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Japan Golden Route Tour 6 days Osaka to Tokyo

An ideal tour for the first-time visitor to Japan, this trip includes historic city of Kyoto, Mt.Fuji, Hakone and a ride on the famous "Bullet train" to the urban city Tokyo.

Tour Date : Apr. 10 - Apr. 15, 2018
Price: USD 1,790 1,690   Early bird discount! Book now!!

Cherry Blossom Tour Osaka

A popular course for first time visitors to Japan, The Golden Route will give you a well balanced understanding of Japanese history and culture by covering the ancient capital Kyoto grandeur Mt. Fuji, world-class technology of Bullet train and urban city Tokyo.
Wifi is available in the bus. wifi

Itinerary & Price Details

MAP

※View from a coach


Attraction of this tour

  • Cosplayer girl get on the bus with you and spice up the sightseeing!! - Only day5 -
  • 4 nights Western style and 1 night Japanese style accommodation.
  • Bullet train experience from Kyoto to Hamamatsu or Atami
  • Visit top attractions : including Asakusa, Kiyomizu Temple, Kinkakuji, and more!
  • Tour Date : April. 10 - April. 15 , 2018
    Nights: 6 days 5 nights
    Price: USD 1,790 1,690
    Single room supplement:USD 480
    Price (age6-11): USD895

    Extend Plan

    You can also extend your vacation before / after the tour in Tokyo, Osaka. We can provide extension stay in the same hotel which as a tour uses for 15,000 yen per night, per person. Please contact us!

    Child Rate

    Please note that children age 4-11 participant are half price when sharing a bed with their parents or guardians.
    Children age 3 and under participant are free of charge.

    PLEASE NOTE

    All prices are per person, based on double or triple occupancy.
    International flights are not included on our tours - this allows you the flexibility to choose your own departure and get the best value for your money!

    TOUR COST INCLUDES

    4 nights Western style and 1 nights Japanese style accommodation
    Meet and greet upon arrival at Kansai International Airport
    Airport transfers on arrival and departure
    Private coach transfers between destinations in Japan
    Comprehensive escorted with our licensed professional English speaking tour guide
    Meals described as in the itinerary
    Admission fees and activities
    Entry fees to sites, gardens, and museums listed in the itinerary

    TOUR COST DOES NOT INCLUDE

    International Airfares
    Meals that are not included in the itinerary
    Travel Insurance
    Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks
    Personal expenses such as telephone and laundry bills
    Gratuities

    ADDITION INFORMATION

    Transport : Travel by air conditioned, private coach, baggage handling free
    Arrival/Departure Airports : For arrivals at Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) , this tour starts in Osaka and ends in Tokyo, with departures at Narita Airport (NRT).
    Meal Requests : Vegetarian, halal or special meals can be arranged
    Meet and Greet : Please note that the meet and greet and airport transfer to the first hotel is ONLY availableii on the first day of the tour after 10:00 AM. If you plan to stay extra nights before the start of the tour, please arrange your own hotel transfer
    Tour schedule and prices subject to change without notice

    CANCELLATION POLICY

  • 46 days or more prior to arrival date in Japan: no penalty
  • 45-31 days prior to arrival date in Japan: 10% of the tour fee
  • 30-15 days prior to arrival date in Japan: 20% of the tour fee
  • 14- 8 days prior to arrival date in Japan: 30% of the tour fee
  • 7 - 3 days prior to arrival date in Japan: 50% of the tour fee
  • Less than 3 days prior to arrival date in Japan: 100% of the tour fee
  • ※The cancellation fee is based on the date (Japan Standard Time).

    KYOTO

    Gion Kiyomizudera Gekkeikan Sake Brewery

    Gion (District where Geisha and Maiko work)
    Kiyomizu Temple
    Gekkeikan Sake Brewery


    Nishijin Kinkakuji
    Kimono Show (Nishijin)
    Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavillion)


    NARA

    Todaiji Todaiji
    Todaiji Temple
    Deer Park


    MT. FUJI / HAKONE

    Mt.Fuji Lake Ashi
    Mt.Fuji Viewing from Lake Kawaguchi
    Lake Ashi Cruise
    Ropeway


    TOKYO

    Tsukiji Fish Market Imperial Palace Tokyo Sky Tree
    Tsukiji Fish Market (NOT Tuna auction)
    Imperial Palace
    Tokyo Skytree


    Akihabara 
    Akihabara

    DAY1
    Shraton Osaka

    KANSAI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - OSAKA     10.Apr,2018 (Tue)
    Welcome to OSAKA! You will be greeted by an English-speaking assistant at the airport. The assistant will get you in the bus to your hotel.
    You can also extend your vacation before / after the tour in Tokyo, Osaka. Please contact us!


    【About accomodation】
    Sheraton Miyako Hotel Osaka (WiFi=○)
    It is located in central Osaka and there are various kinds of restaurants due to the city is called "City of Food".
    【Meals】×=Not include, ○=Include
    B(breakfast)=×, L(lunch)=×, D(dinner)=×

    Day2
    Nara Deer Park

    OSAKA-NARA-KYOTO    11.Apr,2018 (Wed)
    Visiting the ancient capital of Japan is a must in your tour. You will be greeted with cute deer vowing to you around Todaiji temple at Nara. You will feel sacred when looking up the huge Buddha statue made in 8th century. Just outside the temple is the Nara Deer Park, where you will be greeted by numerous deer that roam around freely.

    If you like drinking sake, you would love to visit our next stop…the sake brewery! The guide gives you a little tour inside the brewery followed by tasting.

    In Kyoto, we can’t miss one place to visit…“Fushimi Inari Taisha”. It is famous for its thousands of vermilion torii gates, Senbon Torii ("thousands of torii gates"), which straddle a network of trails behind its main buildings.

    In the evening you will be taken to Gion “Geisha district” Those who have seen “Memoirs of Geisha” will be fascinated by its shooting spots. We stay in Kyoto for the night.



    Maiko in Gion

    【About accomodation】
    Kyoto Tokyu Hotel (WiFi=○) or similar
    It is located right next to Nishi Honganji (temple, World Heritage).
    It is good idea to take walk to Nishi Honganji to see peace morning atmosphere (no entrance fee).
    Also, they have shuttle bus service to Kyoto station. Please enjoy having dinner aroud there.

    【Meals】×=Not include, ○=Include
    B(breakfast)=○, L(lunch)=○, D(dinner)=×

    Day3
    Kiyomizu Temple

    KYOTO-HAMAMATSU / ATAMI    12.APR,2018 (Thu)
    You will feel that you have time slipped into the world one thousand year ago, when visiting Kiyomizu temple and Golden Pavilion.
    Kiyomizu temple is known as there is not a single nail used in the entire structure.
    Golden Pavilion, beautifully constructed shrine is well balance with nature maintaining a Japanese and Zen Garden with a Bamboo Forest.

    Next, we visit at Nishijin Textile Center, ladies wearing kimonos show you beautiful seasonal design and patterns of kimonos and sashes.

    We finish the day bullet train ride experience to Hamamatsu or Atami,it's depends on the hotel where we stay tonight.


    *We just want to send out an announcement regarding the Kiyomizu-dera which you will be visiting while you are in Kyoto.
    The temple is scheduled to go under renovation for it's roof starting in 2016. The renovations itself require to cover the temple, of which work has already begun. The renovations are scheduled to be completed in March 2020.
    Please be aware that when visiting the temple, it will take some time to get there as demand to see the temple before it is covered will be extremely high. We ask that you understand that the temple will already be partially covered, therefore it may not look like what you expected.



    Tokyu Hotel Kyoto

    【About accomodation】
    Hamanako Royal Hotel (WiFi=○) or similar
    It has large onsen (hot spring). Please enjoy taking bath.

    【Meals】×=Not include, ○=Include
    B(breakfast)=○, L(lunch)=○, D(dinner)=○

    Day4
    Mt.Fuji, Hakone area

    HAMAMATSU/ATAMI-HAKONE-Mt.FUJI-TOKYO    13.Apr,2018 (Fri)
    Our journey will continue to Hakone, the weekend getaway from the Tokyo metropolitan area, a nature-rich resort with the beautiful Lake Ashi where we take a cruise.Also, we will take a ropeway to see the splendid scenery from an observatory deck, Mt.Fuji, Gulf of Sagami and Lake Ashi...

    Then we visit the highest peak in Japan, Mt.Fuji area which has just become No.17 World Heritage Site in Japan. It is has been appreciated by many Japanese for ages because of its perfect conical shape. Please enjoy magnificent Mt.Fuji from Lake Kawaguchi if weather permitting.

    Then we proceed to final destination, Tokyo. If you hear "Tokyo", you may imagine huge metropolis with skylines. Please confirm that with your own eyes.



    Tokyo

    【About accomodation】
    Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba (WiFi=○) or similar
    DAIBA station on the Yurikamome line is facing the hotel entrance. It is 15 minutes from Shimbashi station linked with JR lines.There are DiverCity Tokyo Plaza(shopping mall) or Amusement park(Palette-Town) around the Hotel.

    【Meals】×=Not include, ○=Include
    B(breakfast)=○, L(lunch)=○, D(dinner)=×

    Day5
    Skytree TOKYO    14.Apr,2018 (Sat)
    We start the day to visit Tsukiji Fish Outer Market (Not tuna Auction), which is known to be the biggest fish market in the world. It is known as the Jogai Shijo, is Japan's "Food Town", where one can encounter all of Japan's traditional foods. A mixture of wholesale and retail shops along with numerous restaurants line the streets, and new culinary trends are born here. Take a walk around and experience the taste of Japan.

    Today, Cosplayer girl get on the bus with you and spice up the sightseeing!!
    We head out to the Imperial palace. The Imperial palaceis the primary residence of the Emperor of Japan. It is a large park-like area located in the Chiyoda ward of Tokyo and contains buildings including the main palace, the private residences of the Imperial Family, an archive, museums and administrative offices. It is built on the site of the old Edo Castle and the beautiful cherry flower in spring.

    Today's lunch, please choose which one you like from three kinds.
    Ramen Teishoku Sushi


    We will visit Tokyo Skytree, a broadcasting and observation tower with the height of 634 meters (2,080ft). The view of the metropolitan Tokyo area from there will be spectacular. If the sky is clear, the Mt. Fuji can be seen in the distance.

    Then we proceed to Asakusa Sensoji Temple, the Five Storied Pagoda and the traditional Nakamise shopping arcade.
    Then drive to Akihabara area and enjoy Japanese pop culture zone, the electronic district and the mecca for the anime (Japanese cartoon characters).

    Asakusa

    【About accomodation】
    Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba (WiFi=○) or similar
    DAIBA station on the Yurikamome line is facing the hotel entrance. It is 15 minutes from Shimbashi station linked with JR lines.There are DiverCity Tokyo Plaza(shopping mall) or Amusement park(Palette-Town) around the Hotel.

    【Meals】×=Not include, ○=Include
    B(breakfast)=○, L(lunch)=○, D(dinner)=×

    Day6
    Airport

    TOKYO-NARITA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT    15.Apr,2018 (Sun)
    Time to get back home with unforgettable memory and lots of souvenir.Leaveing for Narita International Airport by Hotel shattle.Return by air.

    You can also extend your vacation before / after the tour in Tokyo, osaka.
    【Meals】×=Not include, ○=Include
    B(breakfast)=○, L(lunch)=×, D(dinner)=×

    Customer Reviews

       Japan is one of the most beautiful places I have been

    The best place : Kiyomizu temple
    All of my experiences here in Japan have been my best experience.
    The guides on Japan Dream Tour are amazing.
    Japan is one of the most beautiful places I have been.

    By Anthony Herbert- 2016 spring -

       This was my first international trip and I had the best time!

    The best place : Nara deer park and Great Buddha
    The best experience : the view from the summit of Mount Komgatake.
    Hotels : All of the amenities were nice. The staff were extremely kind and helpful. No complains at all.
    I enjoyed the Japanese cuisine for the very fast time. This was my first international trip and I had the best time! The accommodations were wonderful and guides were great.
    By Patricia Leoussls- 2016 spring -

       I was so impressed with kimono lady.Very beautiful!!

    The best places : Tokyo
    The best experience :Tokyo skytree, kimono lady was very impressed.
    A variety of Japanese foods were presented to eat.
    Our guide was so helpful and very nice. She helped to make the trip a happy experience. I was extremely impressed with her. I was so impressed with kimono lady.Very beautiful!!
    By Christine Kawai- 2016 spring -

       I would recommend this tour to any family.

    The best places : Golden pavillion, Kyoto
    The best experience: Seeing my daughter feed the deer in Nara park.
    There was a mix of high culture like shrines and museums , but also pop culture like Akihabara and Harajuku.
    I would recommend this tour to any family. My daughter is very sad because it is ending .
    By Alan Fauvel - 2016 spring -

    Tokyo city tour: 1-13-10 Sanshin building 2A, Hatchobori,Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan