A Taste of Japan

Many words can be used to illustrate the diversity of Japan.  This intriguing country with long held traditions is home to hi-tech cities and remote villages where the way of life has remained unchanged for centuries.

A Taste of Japan includes visits to the bustling capital city of Tokyo with its skyscrapers, neon lit shop fronts, and ancient Imperial Palace. 

This is followed by a short stay in the peaceful town of Hakone at the foothills of Mt. Fuji.  The picturesque scenery here is a photographer’s dream, The final few days are spent in Kyoto.  Often described as a living museum, this city is dotted with intricately decorated temples and shrines.  The Gion area of the city gives a unique insight into Japan’s past and here you will often see Geisha girls in traditional dress.

Days 1 & 2

Fly from London Heathrow to Tokyo Narita Airport with Japan Airlines.  On arrival you will be transferred by airport limousine bus to the Palace Hotel for a three night stay.

Day 3

You will be met at the Palace Hotel to join the Cityrama Morning Tour, this will include visits to the Meiji Shrine, Imperial East Garden (or Imperial Palace Plaza on Mondays and Thursdays), Asakusa Kannon Temple and Nakamise Shopping Arcade, followed by a drive through the colourful shopping area of Ginza.

Day 4

Today is spent at leisure to explore Tokyo.

Day 5

After checking out of the Palace Hotel you will be met for your Mt. Fuji one day tour.  This will include a drive half way up the famous mountain, entrance to the Mt. Fuji Visitor Centre and a western style lunch at the Hotel Highland Resort.  Following lunch you will then enjoy a cruise on Lake Ashi and a visit to Mt. Komagatake Cableway before being transferred to the Hotel Kowaki-en for a two night stay. 

Day 6

Today is spent at leisure to explore the delights of Hakone.

Day 7

After checking out of the Hotel Kowaki-en travel by local bus to Odawara Station, from here you will board a Shinkansen (bullet train) to Kyoto.  On arrival make your way to the Rihga Royal Hotel for a three night stay.

Day 8

Today you will enjoy the Kyoto Morning Tour which will include sightseeing at Nijo Castle (or Ryoanji Temple when Nijo Castle is closed), the Golden Pavilion, the Kyoto Imperial Palace (or Higashi Honganji Temple when the Kyoto Imperial Palace is closed) and the Kyoto Handicraft Centre.

Day 9

Today is at leisure to explore Kyoto.

Day 10

After checking out of the Rihga Royal Hotel in Kyoto make your way to Kyoto Station and board the Haruka train to Osaka Kansai Airport.  Fly with Japan Airlines to London Heathrow.

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