9 Day Tokyo & Kyoto 2017 Itinerary

Full Day Mt. Fuji & Hakone with lunch Travel along the scenic roads of rural Japan with its striking natural scenery. Ascend to the 5th Station of Mt. Fuji, the highest mountain in Japan and one of the most beautiful conical volcanoes in the world. Stop to admire the gorgeous landscape (weather permitting) of the park and lake Ashi. After lunch at a local restaurant, proceed to Hakone. A sky gondola takes you to the Owakudani Valley’s extraordinary volcanic zone. A short walking trail leads you to bubbling pools where you observe how black-colored eggs are cooked in the hot waters blackened by sulfur in this volcanic valley. Enjoy a relaxing cruise around placid Lake Ashi before returning to your hotel in Tokyo. Pick up from Shinjuku Washington Hotel (3-2-9 Nishi-Shinjuku-Ku, Tokyo 160-8336, 3d floor), Conrad Hotel Entrance [next door of Villa Fontaine Shiodome: 1-9-1 Higashi-shinbashi, Tokyo 105-7337], or Keio Plaza Tokyo (2-2-1 Nishi-Shinjuku-Ku, Tokyo 160-8330). Pick up time to be advised locally. Drop-off at Shinjuku Station. Approximate tour duration is 11 hours. *Note If the volcanic warning condition is at a high level, the itinerary may be modified and advised locally. OnDay : 4 Price : $140 Full Day Nikko Tour with lunch Nikko a UNESCO World Heritage Site located at the entrance of the Nikko National Park, has served as a center for Shinto and Buddhist worship for centuries. It is home to several temples and shrines, including the Futarasan Shrine and the Rinnoji Temple. Visit the Toshogu Shrine, the mausoleum of the first Tokugawa Shogun, a gorgeous complex of colorful structures featuring the superb craftsmanship of Japan's 17th-century artisans. After an authentic Japanese-style lunch at a local restaurant. enjoy a visit to the Tamozawa Imperial Villa, one of the largest remaining wooden buildings in Japan. This fascinating villa, which is also a designated National Cultural Treasure, features architecture that spans three different periods: Edo, Meiji, and Taisho. Stroll through its 106 rooms and beautifully manicured Japanese gardens to explore the remnants of its illustrious past. Afterward, travel to the Kegon Waterfall, considered one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Nikko. The tour concludes near Shinjuku Station, one of Tokyo's most popular shopping and entertainments districts. Pick up from Shinjuku Washington Hotel (3-2-9 Nishi-Shinjuku-Ku, Tokyo 160-8336, 3d floor), Conrad Hotel Entrance [next door of Villa Fontaine Shiodome: 1-9-1 Higashi-shinbashi, Tokyo 105-7337], or Keio Plaza Tokyo (2-2-1 Nishi-Shinjuku-Ku, Tokyo 160-8330). Pick up time to be advised locally. The pick-up transfer will take you to Hamamatsucho Bus Terminal at 105-0013 Tokyo, Minato, where you will board another bus heading to Nikko. Drop-off at Shinjuku Station. Approximate tour duration is 12 hours. OnDay : 5 Price : $146 Nara Tour 1:40 PM Travel via the Nara Keinawa expressway to the 8th century Imperial capital of Nara, repository of Japan's cultural heritage, with eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites and a wealth of historic treasures. Arrive at the exquisite Todai-ji Temple, one of the world’s largest wooden structures and home of the impressive Great Buddha bronze statue, rising over 50 feet high. You then continue to Nara Park to see the over 1,000 tame deer roaming freely in the peaceful park. The tour concludes with a visit to the famous and beautiful Kasuga Taisha Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, displaying over 3,000 antique hanging bronze lanterns. Please note that pick-up from the hotel not included. Meeting location is Avanti Kyoto Sunrise Desk (Kyoto Station, Hachijo Exit). Meeting time will be advised locally. Drop-off at the hotel. Approximate tour duration is 5 hours. OnDay : 8 Price : $72

Additional Information: Passengers booking the shuttle bus transfers should select flights that arrive in Narita Airport between 7:00 am and 7:00 pm and Haneda Airport between 9:00 am and 5:30 pm; and depart between 11:00 am and 8:00 pm due to scheduled airport bus transfer times. Passengers arriving outside of these times will be required to either purchase a private transfer or take a taxi locally.