Tokyo: Edoko Museum, Kannon Temple, Nakamise Street, Ginza, Odaiba, Tokyo Bay Bus, Liberty Statue Mt. Fuji: Hakone Park, Lake Ashi, Cedar Ave, Owakudani Spa, Peace Park, Fuji 8 Seas, Crystal Factory Nagoya : Nagoya Castle , Nishijin , Kimono show, Kyoto: Golden Pavilion, Kyomizuyaki pottery street, Kiyuomizu Temple, Kobe : Saka Factory, China Town Nara : Deers Park. Todaiji Temple, Kasuga Shrine Osaka: Shisaibashi, Doutonbori

Japan Honshu Delights 8 Days Tour

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Jan 28,2009 / Feb 18,2009/ Mar 10,2009

Day 1      :             Hometown - Tokyo (Japan)
Today, our vacation begins as we board our transpacific flight to Tokyo, the capital of Japan.
Day 2      :             Tokyo (D)
Hotel: ANA Crown Plaza or similar class
Day 3      :             Tokyo (B/L/D)
Morning visit to Edoko Museum, where you can view scale models of ancient buildings and other artifacts from Old Tokyo. Kannon Temple founded in 628, Tokyo's oldest Temple. It's a major attraction for Japanese and foreigners alike. The nearby Nakamise Street is a great area to shop for Japanese souvenirs. On the way to Ginza, Tokyo's world famous shopping area, we drive pass Imperial Palace and Yasukuni Shrine. A water bus ride on the Tokyo Bay is the best way to get a panoramic view of the Tokyo B ay shores. The water bus takes us to Odaiba, a large shopping center overlooking Rainbow Bridge and Tokyo Bay. From here, you get a fabulous view of the recently finished Liberty Statue , the 3rd in the world.
Hotel: Le Meridien Pacific Hotel, Crown Plaza or similar class.
Day 4      :             Tokyo – Mt Fuji (B/L/D)
Today, we travel to Mt. Fuji area and visit Hakone Park, where we enjoy a scenic cruise on Lake Ashi. After lunch, we drive pass Cedar Avenue, a historic street dating back to Edo period. Owakudani Spa Valley is famous for its hot sulfurous spring water and "black jade" eggs; The Japanese style Peace Park contains numerous Buddhist pagodas and a gold and platinum Goddess of Mercy statue from India. Fuji 8 Seas are eight pools of crystalline water gathered from melt snow on Mt. Fuji. Later, visit a famous crystal factory to learn some of the secrets of this mysterious stone. After dinner, a opportunity to enjoy a relaxing hot spring soak.Hotel: Kawaguchiko Hotel or Tominoko Onsen Hotel or similar class
Day 5      :             Mt Fuji – Nagoya – Kyoto (B/L)
Tea is a daily drink for the Japanese. Today, we visit a tea plantation and discover how tea is processed. Next, we travel to Nagoya Castle, one of the three most famous castles in Japan. After lunch, we travel to Kyoto by bullet train (40 min.). Upon arrival, a fun visit to Kyoto Isetan Department store, where you can shop to your heart's contend and also have dinner at one of the many restaurants. The top floor is a great place to get a panoramic view of Kyoto and the Kyoto Tower. (During Japan holidays or any special convention, tour group will stay at Hotel in Osaka instead of Kyoto) Hotel: Kyoto Rihga Royal Hotel or similar
Day 6      :             Kyoto – Osaka (B/L)
Golden Pavilion is a Zen temple formally known as Rokuonji. Rebuilt in 1955 and covered in gold leaves, it serves as a shrine, housing sacred relics of the Buddha. Today, a special visit to a Nishijin Kimono showroom where kimonos made of gorgeous Nishijin textile are on display. After lunch, walk through the Kyomizuyaki pottery street, reach Kiyuomizu Temple, is one of the most celebrated temples of Japan. From the temple's terrace, there is a spectacular panoramic view of Kyoto. Later, travel to Osaka, the second largest city in Japan. We will visit Shisaibashi, the largest shopping area in Osaka. Free time in Doutonbori, a very popular dinning area with a great variety of restaurants to suit all taste and budget. Hotel: Osaka Rihga Royal Hotel or similar
Day 7      :             Osaka – Nara – Kobe – Osaka (B/L/D)
Nara was the capital of Japan for 74 years. Our tour of Nara starts with a visit to Deer Park, where visitors are allowed to hand feed the friendly deers. Todaiji Temple is one of the oldest temples in Japan and houses the largest in-door Bronze Buddha statue in the country. Kasuga Shrine is famous for its lanterns made of bronze, stone and wood. Next, we travel to Kobe and visit a sake factory. Here, we learn how sake is made and also enjoy free taste. Our last stop today is at Kobe's popular Chinatown. Hotel: ANA Gate Tower Hotel or Washington Kansai or similar
Day 8      :             Osaka – Hometown
After breakfast, transfer to airport for your homebound flight.
 

• Price is subject to change without prior notice.
• Tokyo In, Osaka out, do not turn back
• Painstakingly arranged for the entire Tokyo Bay by boat enjoy the scenery
• Find the Edo period of historical buildings and artifacts
• Enjoy a scenic cruise on Lake Ashi
• Visit a tea plantation and discover how tea is processed
• Enjoyable hot spring.
• Visit Japan’s one of 3 major Castle “ Nagoya Castle”
• “bullet train” from Nagoya to Kyoto (40 minutes), comfortable, faster and avoid to take long-distance trains lose some sightseeing.

• Delicious meals: Japanese Tempura and Sashimi, Shabu Shabu, Kaiseki Ryori, Sea Food hot pot, Japanese BBQ and Sushi
• Tours as indicated.

• Air Tickets Not Included
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