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Day 1 Tokyo | Arrive in Japan & Check-in Hotel 09/01/2021
Featured Destinations & Experiences Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo or similar
Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo ( Western Style )
The Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo is the perfect compliment during your stay in Tokyo. Located in Sumida, this hotel includes thoughtful touches to make your stay as comfortable as possible. During your stay, enjoy free Wi-Fi in your rooms, or venture off to popular close by spots to see the culture Japan has to offer. The Arcakit Kinshicho is conveniently located by the JR station nearby, perfect for shopping, lunch, snacks, daily goods, clothing, and more!
Narita Int'l Airport (NRT)
or
Haneda Int'l Airport (HND)
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Arrival Transfer
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Check into the hotel
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Purchase
Optional Travel Insurance
Welcome to Japan! We will have transportation services to take you to your hotel. Please refer to your tour handbook for more information. |
Day 2 Tokyo | Trendy Tokyo Spots Breakfast 09/02/2021 Breakfast
Featured Destinations & Experiences Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo or similar
Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo ( Western Style )
The Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo is the perfect compliment during your stay in Tokyo. Located in Sumida, this hotel includes thoughtful touches to make your stay as comfortable as possible. During your stay, enjoy free Wi-Fi in your rooms, or venture off to popular close by spots to see the culture Japan has to offer. The Arcakit Kinshicho is conveniently located by the JR station nearby, perfect for shopping, lunch, snacks, daily goods, clothing, and more!
Kiyosumi Garden
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Fukagawa Edo Museum
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[
Asakusa
]
Sensoji Temple
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Ramen (JDT Recommends)
|
Shibuya Sky
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Shibuya Scramble Crossing
|
Shibuya Hachiko
|
Harajuku
|
Harajuku Takeshita Street
|
Meiji Shrine
|
Omotesando
|
Tokyo Skytree (JDT Recommend)
- Shopping
Return to the hotel
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Day 3 Hakone & Mt.Fuji View | Immerse in Traditional Japanese Culture & Art Breakfast Lunch 09/03/2021 Breakfast Lunch
Featured Destinations & Experiences Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo or similar
Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo ( Western Style )
The Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo is the perfect compliment during your stay in Tokyo. Located in Sumida, this hotel includes thoughtful touches to make your stay as comfortable as possible. During your stay, enjoy free Wi-Fi in your rooms, or venture off to popular close by spots to see the culture Japan has to offer. The Arcakit Kinshicho is conveniently located by the JR station nearby, perfect for shopping, lunch, snacks, daily goods, clothing, and more!
[
Hakone
]
Lake Ashi Cruise
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Mt. Fuji
- View |
Hakone Ropeway - Mt. Fuji View
|
Owakudani Valley
|
Open-Air Museum
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Return to the hotel
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Day 4 Kyoto & Nara | Meet & Greet the friendly Deer of Nara Breakfast Lunch 09/04/2021 Breakfast Lunch
Featured Destinations & Experiences Vischio Kyoto Hotel By GRANVIA or similar
Vischio Kyoto Hotel By GRANVIA ( Western Style )
Located in Higashikujo Nishisannocho, the Hotel Vischio Kyoto is a comfortable hotel to relax during your Japan tour featuring numerous Kyoto landmarks nearby. Higashi Honganji Temple and Sanjusangendo Temple are within walking distance, as is the convenient Kujo Station.
Bullet Train
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[
Kyoto Prefecture
]
Yatsuhashi (JDT Recommends)
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Kaiten Sushi
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[
Nara Prefecture
]
Todaiji Temple
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Deer Park
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Check into the hotel
|
Kyoto Station Light Show
|
Ramen (JDT Recommends)
Our Cherry Blossom Japan tour will begin today on a bullet train to Kyoto. The bullet train is the fastest way to travel on land and is considered an essential Japanese experience. Enjoy riding to Kyoto in comfort and speed, and be sure to take some photos of the scenery during your ride. Upon arrival in Kyoto, we will stop for a kaiten sushi lunch and at a sake museum for some sampling and to learn the history of Japan's national drink. Afterwards, it's off to Nara to Todaiji Temple. Todaiji Temple holds the World Guinness Record as the largest wooden building. Inside the temple, you will behold the largest Buddha statue in Japan. Just outside the temple is the Nara Deer Park, where you will be greeted by numerous deer that roam around freely. The deer here at the park are known to be friendly and may even bow at you for a little treat. |
Day 5 Kyoto | Breathtaking Maiko Show & Bamboo Forest Breakfast Lunch 09/05/2021 Breakfast Lunch
Featured Destinations & Experiences Vischio Kyoto Hotel By GRANVIA or similar
Vischio Kyoto Hotel By GRANVIA ( Western Style )
Located in Higashikujo Nishisannocho, the Hotel Vischio Kyoto is a comfortable hotel to relax during your Japan tour featuring numerous Kyoto landmarks nearby. Higashi Honganji Temple and Sanjusangendo Temple are within walking distance, as is the convenient Kujo Station.
Golden Pavilion
|
Arashiyama
|
Jinrikisha Ride Experience
|
Maiko Dining Experience
|
Ninenzaka
|
Tea Ceremony
|
Return to the hotel
Today, our Kyoto tour begins with a visit to Arashiyama. The morning's sunlight passing through the bamboo makes for a perfect morning sight. We will also enjoy a spirited rickshaw ride through the bamboo grove. You will be welcomed by the friendly smiles of the Rickshaw drivers who are both entertaining and very knowledgeable. They will also take amazing pictures for you in the Bamboo forest that you will want to show all your friends back home. Following our time in Arashiyama, we will head to the Golden Pavilion, or Kinkakuji Temple, a Japan’s must see attraction where the two upper floors are covered in gold leaf. The reflection of the golden temple on the lake adds to the stunning sight. Next, enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime experience with a Maiko lunch. Maiko are apprentice to Geisha. During the lunch, you will able to see her perform Japanese traditional dances, chances to take photos, and ask questions about her life as a Maiko. It is a great opportunity to learn about Kyoto's traditional culture. We will then head to Fushimi Inari Shrine, one of Kyoto's many can't miss destinations that features hundreds of red torii gates. The path is perfect for photos or to just calm your mind. Our next stop will be the ancient street of Ninenzaka. The street is filled with shops and souvenir stands as well as a great place for photos and to see what Japan looked like many years ago. We will also partake in a hands-on lesson on the tea ceremony. Learn about the history and meaning behind the ceremony as you watch it being performed before your eyes. Try your hand at making a traditional cup of matcha! We then proceed to the hotel. |
Day 6 Himeji | Visit the Elegant White Heron Castle Breakfast Lunch 09/06/2021 Breakfast Lunch
Featured Destinations & Experiences Hotel Granvia Hiroshima or similar
Hotel Granvia Hiroshima ( Western Style )
Hotel Granvia Hiroshima in the ideal location directry connected to JR Hiroshima Station. A great deal of sophisticated hospitality welcomes you.
Fushimi Inari Shrine
|
Inari Sushi
(JDT Recommends) | Bullet Train | [ Hyogo Prefecture ] Lunch - Tempura | Himeji Castle | Koko-en | Check into a hotel Our first stop of the day is the Hakone Open-Air Museum. Enjoy seeing statures, strolling through beautiful nature in the stunning landscape of Hakone. The springtime means the local cherry blossoms may be in bloom, offering visitors a wonderful viewing experience throughout the grounds. After spending our morning in fresh air, we will have Hoto, a hot udon noodle dish served in an iron cast pot that is the perfect comfort food. Next, we have a relaxing ride on the Hakone Ropeway down to Owakudani Valley. The ropeway provides a scenic view of the Hakone area and, if weather permits, Mt. Fuji. We will explore Owakudani for a short amount of time when you arrive, giving you enough time to marvel at the active natural volcanic vents as well as try the black egg. Boiled in one of the vents, it is said that eating one of these eggs will add 7 years to your life! We will also visit the Hakone Shrine. Your Japan tour would not be complete without a long relaxing soak in the onsen (Japanese hot springs), to rejuvenate you for tomorrow’s adventure. An informal, cotton Kimono or Yukata will be provided for you to wear at the ryokan. Your vacation's ryokan includes a hot-spring onsite to enjoy at your leisure during your night's accommodation. |
Day 7 Hiroshima | the Iconic Floating Shrine of Japan Breakfast 09/07/2021 Breakfast
Featured Destinations & Experiences Hotel Granvia Hiroshima or similar
Hotel Granvia Hiroshima ( Western Style )
Hotel Granvia Hiroshima in the ideal location directry connected to JR Hiroshima Station. A great deal of sophisticated hospitality welcomes you.
[
Hiroshima Prefecture
]
[
Miyajima
]
Itsukushima Shrine
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Momiji Manju (JDT Recommends)
|
Oysters (JDT Recommends)
|
Orizuru Tower
|
A-Bomb Dome
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Peace Memorial Park
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Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
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Check into the hotel
We will spend today exploring the city of Hiroshima. The Cherry Blossom tour begins with a visit to the A-Bomb Dome, the only surviving building from the aftermath of the Atomic Bombing in Hiroshima. The A-Bomb Dome is located on the Peace Park Memorial park grounds, the site where the atomic bomb struck Hiroshima. Stroll along the park to see famous attractions like that of Sadako’s statue and the freedom bell. The A-Bomb Dome has been preserved to be a reminder of the tragedy for future generations and to symbolize its wishes for everlasting peace. While at the Peace Park, enjoy the exhibits at the world-famous Hiroshima Peace Park Museum. This museum collects the history and artifacts from the bombing and is a reminder of the city of Hiroshima's wish for world peace. In the afternoon our Japan Tour will head to Miyajima, an island south of Hiroshima known for its Itsukushima Shrine, or floating torii gate. During high tide, the torii gate looks as though it is floating in water, creating a unique sight, considered one of Japan’s three most beautiful sights. Miyajima is also known for its momiji manju (maple leaf shaped cake with red beans) and oysters which you can enjoy during your time on the island. |
Day 8 Hiroshima | Tour Disbands & Depart from Japan Breakfast 09/08/2021 Breakfast
Featured Destinations & ExperiencesYour pleasant and memorable Japan tour ends today. The tour will disband after breakfast. Fly home with cherished memories or enjoy your extended stay in Japan.
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Tour Goods Package
The maximum number of participants will not exceed 26 people during your Japan tour. Your group may be joined with other tour groups during the tour. Please note that your bus and tour guide may be changed if other groups join the tour.
Single travelers are required to pay a single supplement in order to guarantee single room accommodation.
We request one suitcase, one carry-on bag, and an overnight bag per person. The tote bag we provide can be used to hold any small merchandise/souvenirs purchased during your tour. When you check out, bring your luggage to the lobby and the bus driver will assist in loading it onto the bus. When you arrive at the next hotel, the bus driver will unload your luggage for you to bring to your room.
Please note: The maximum weight of a checked in bag is typically 20 Kilograms or 44 Pounds. You will be traveling with your luggage except during the bullet train ride (if applicable).
All hotel rooms come with a full bathroom and room amenities free of charge unless stated otherwise.
All motor coaches come equipped with air-conditioning, plenty of space, comfortable seats, and Wi-Fi.
All of our tours begin in either Tokyo or Osaka/Kyoto. When beginning or ending a tour in Tokyo, please book flights to or from Narita International Airport or Haneda International Airport. For tours beginning or ending in Osaka/Kyoto, please book flights to or from Kansai International Airport or Itami Airport.
We recommend you do not book your flights until the tour status changes from Book Now to Guaranteed Departure. You can also contact us if you would like for Japan Deluxe Tour's to arrange your flights.
Traveling and visiting sights in Japan includes a good amount of walking. To fully enjoy the tour, please be prepared to keep up with the pace of the group, climb stairs with no difficulty, and wear comfortable shoes for all day use.
Guests with tattoos may not be able to use the hot-springs or onsens while in Japan. We apologize if you are unable to enjoy this experience during your stay.
We understand sometimes unanticipated situations may arise before or even during your Japan tour. In order to best assist you when things don't go as planned, Japan Deluxe Tours recommends purchasing travel insurance offered through Travel Guard® Insurance.
Travel Guard® Insurance offers coverage for: Trip Cancellation, Trip Interruption, Travel Delay, Baggage Delay, Medical Expense (deductible required), Emergency Medical Transportation, and an Exclusive Family Protection Plan: One child 16 or under will receive coverage at no additional cost for every adult that purchase a protection plan. Every Travel Guard policy includes 24-hour emergency travel assistance services for emergencies or last-minute travel changes, such as re-booking flights, hotel reservations or ground transportation, tracking lost luggage, and more!
For more information about coverage, view our Travel Insurance Page.
We cannot guarantee cherry blossoms will be in full bloom for viewing during this tour. Please refer to our Cherry Blossom Forecast page for updates and information about Sakura Cherry Blossoms and when they are expected to bloom in select cities.
Please notify us before your tour starts if you have any dietary restrictions or requirements we should be aware about. Japan Deluxe Tours can provide Vegetarian
meals for guests, and we will do our best to cater to any serious allergies or dietary restrictions. We will not be able to substitute or change meals after your tour begins.
| Day | Itinerary
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Day 1 09/01/2021 |
Day 1 Tokyo | Arrive in Japan & Check-in Hotel 09/01/2021
Narita Int'l Airport (NRT)
or
Haneda Int'l Airport (HND)
|
Arrival Transfer
|
Check into the hotel
|
Purchase
Optional Travel Insurance
Welcome to Japan! We will have transportation services to take you to your hotel. Please refer to your tour handbook for more information.
Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo or similar |
|
Day 2 09/02/2021 |
Day 2 Tokyo | Trendy Tokyo Spots 09/02/2021 Breakfast
Kiyosumi Garden
|
Fukagawa Edo Museum
|
[
Asakusa
]
Sensoji Temple
|
Ramen (JDT Recommends)
|
Shibuya Sky
|
Shibuya Scramble Crossing
|
Shibuya Hachiko
|
Harajuku
|
Harajuku Takeshita Street
|
Meiji Shrine
|
Omotesando
|
Tokyo Skytree (JDT Recommend)
- Shopping
Return to the hotel
Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo or similar |
|
Day 3 09/03/2021 |
Day 3 Hakone & Mt.Fuji View | Immerse in Traditional Japanese Culture & Art 09/03/2021 Breakfast Lunch
[
Hakone
]
Lake Ashi Cruise
|
Mt. Fuji
- View |
Hakone Ropeway - Mt. Fuji View
|
Owakudani Valley
|
Open-Air Museum
|
Return to the hotel
|
Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo or similar |
|
Day 4 09/04/2021 |
Day 4 Kyoto & Nara | Meet & Greet the friendly Deer of Nara 09/04/2021 Breakfast Lunch
Bullet Train
|
[
Kyoto Prefecture
]
Yatsuhashi (JDT Recommends)
|
Kaiten Sushi
|
[
Nara Prefecture
]
Todaiji Temple
|
Deer Park
|
Check into the hotel
|
Kyoto Station Light Show
|
Ramen (JDT Recommends)
Our Cherry Blossom Japan tour will begin today on a bullet train to Kyoto. The bullet train is the fastest way to travel on land and is considered an essential Japanese experience. Enjoy riding to Kyoto in comfort and speed, and be sure to take some photos of the scenery during your ride. Upon arrival in Kyoto, we will stop for a kaiten sushi lunch and at a sake museum for some sampling and to learn the history of Japan's national drink. Afterwards, it's off to Nara to Todaiji Temple. Todaiji Temple holds the World Guinness Record as the largest wooden building. Inside the temple, you will behold the largest Buddha statue in Japan. Just outside the temple is the Nara Deer Park, where you will be greeted by numerous deer that roam around freely. The deer here at the park are known to be friendly and may even bow at you for a little treat.
Vischio Kyoto Hotel By GRANVIA or similar |
|
Day 5 09/05/2021 |
Day 5 Kyoto | Breathtaking Maiko Show & Bamboo Forest 09/05/2021 Breakfast Lunch
Golden Pavilion
|
Arashiyama
|
Jinrikisha Ride Experience
|
Maiko Dining Experience
|
Ninenzaka
|
Tea Ceremony
|
Return to the hotel
Today, our Kyoto tour begins with a visit to Arashiyama. The morning's sunlight passing through the bamboo makes for a perfect morning sight. We will also enjoy a spirited rickshaw ride through the bamboo grove. You will be welcomed by the friendly smiles of the Rickshaw drivers who are both entertaining and very knowledgeable. They will also take amazing pictures for you in the Bamboo forest that you will want to show all your friends back home. Following our time in Arashiyama, we will head to the Golden Pavilion, or Kinkakuji Temple, a Japan’s must see attraction where the two upper floors are covered in gold leaf. The reflection of the golden temple on the lake adds to the stunning sight. Next, enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime experience with a Maiko lunch. Maiko are apprentice to Geisha. During the lunch, you will able to see her perform Japanese traditional dances, chances to take photos, and ask questions about her life as a Maiko. It is a great opportunity to learn about Kyoto's traditional culture. We will then head to Fushimi Inari Shrine, one of Kyoto's many can't miss destinations that features hundreds of red torii gates. The path is perfect for photos or to just calm your mind. Our next stop will be the ancient street of Ninenzaka. The street is filled with shops and souvenir stands as well as a great place for photos and to see what Japan looked like many years ago. We will also partake in a hands-on lesson on the tea ceremony. Learn about the history and meaning behind the ceremony as you watch it being performed before your eyes. Try your hand at making a traditional cup of matcha! We then proceed to the hotel.
Vischio Kyoto Hotel By GRANVIA or similar |
|
Day 6 09/06/2021 |
Day 6 Himeji | Visit the Elegant White Heron Castle 09/06/2021 Breakfast Lunch
Fushimi Inari Shrine
|
Inari Sushi
(JDT Recommends) | Bullet Train | [ Hyogo Prefecture ] Lunch - Tempura | Himeji Castle | Koko-en | Check into a hotel Our first stop of the day is the Hakone Open-Air Museum. Enjoy seeing statures, strolling through beautiful nature in the stunning landscape of Hakone. The springtime means the local cherry blossoms may be in bloom, offering visitors a wonderful viewing experience throughout the grounds. After spending our morning in fresh air, we will have Hoto, a hot udon noodle dish served in an iron cast pot that is the perfect comfort food. Next, we have a relaxing ride on the Hakone Ropeway down to Owakudani Valley. The ropeway provides a scenic view of the Hakone area and, if weather permits, Mt. Fuji. We will explore Owakudani for a short amount of time when you arrive, giving you enough time to marvel at the active natural volcanic vents as well as try the black egg. Boiled in one of the vents, it is said that eating one of these eggs will add 7 years to your life! We will also visit the Hakone Shrine. Your Japan tour would not be complete without a long relaxing soak in the onsen (Japanese hot springs), to rejuvenate you for tomorrow’s adventure. An informal, cotton Kimono or Yukata will be provided for you to wear at the ryokan. Your vacation's ryokan includes a hot-spring onsite to enjoy at your leisure during your night's accommodation.
Hotel Granvia Hiroshima or similar |
|
Day 7 09/07/2021 |
Day 7 Hiroshima | the Iconic Floating Shrine of Japan 09/07/2021 Breakfast
[
Hiroshima Prefecture
]
[
Miyajima
]
Itsukushima Shrine
|
Momiji Manju (JDT Recommends)
|
Oysters (JDT Recommends)
|
Orizuru Tower
|
A-Bomb Dome
|
Peace Memorial Park
|
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
|
Check into the hotel
We will spend today exploring the city of Hiroshima. The Cherry Blossom tour begins with a visit to the A-Bomb Dome, the only surviving building from the aftermath of the Atomic Bombing in Hiroshima. The A-Bomb Dome is located on the Peace Park Memorial park grounds, the site where the atomic bomb struck Hiroshima. Stroll along the park to see famous attractions like that of Sadako’s statue and the freedom bell. The A-Bomb Dome has been preserved to be a reminder of the tragedy for future generations and to symbolize its wishes for everlasting peace. While at the Peace Park, enjoy the exhibits at the world-famous Hiroshima Peace Park Museum. This museum collects the history and artifacts from the bombing and is a reminder of the city of Hiroshima's wish for world peace. In the afternoon our Japan Tour will head to Miyajima, an island south of Hiroshima known for its Itsukushima Shrine, or floating torii gate. During high tide, the torii gate looks as though it is floating in water, creating a unique sight, considered one of Japan’s three most beautiful sights. Miyajima is also known for its momiji manju (maple leaf shaped cake with red beans) and oysters which you can enjoy during your time on the island.
Hotel Granvia Hiroshima or similar |
|
Day 8 09/08/2021 |
Day 8 Hiroshima | Tour Disbands & Depart from Japan 09/08/2021 Breakfast
Your pleasant and memorable Japan tour ends today. The tour will disband after breakfast. Fly home with cherished memories or enjoy your extended stay in Japan.
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All small-group journeys are guaranteed to operate with just 6 guests.
