Depart USA for Tokyo.
Enjoy excellent in-flight service.

Welcome to Japan. Arrive at Narita Airport. Meet with tour guide and transfer to hotel, dinner will be served.

Hotel : Narita Excel Hotel Tokyu or similar

Today we shall enjoy a tour in the capital of Japan, Tokyo. Our first stop today is Tsukiji Fish Market, the birthplace of Japanese ichthyic culture. Then Asakusa Kannon Temple, the oldest temple in Tokyo. Next we shall visit Ginza and Akihabara, the electronics mecca. Next up will be the Imperial Palace, the official residence of the Japanese Imperial Family. You will be able to stroll past and savor the beauty of cherry trees that only blossom during March and April. Then to visit the Meiji Shrine to commemorate the Meiji Emperor and Empress Showa. Shinjuku, which is renowned for being a shopper's paradise and a food haven. Tonight's dinner is on your own (guide will assist you).

Hotel : Grand Prince Hotel Takanawa or similar.

In the morning we shall drive up to the world-famous, breathtaking Mt. Fuji's 5th Station (subject to weather conditions). Its beauty will take your breath away and leave you in awe of its splendor. Thereafter to Hakone, be mesmerized by its tranquility and scenic views. We shall embark on a serene and mesmerizing boat ride on Lake Ashi, which fills the crater of the extinct volcano Mt. Hakone. Tonight we are staying in a traditional hot spring hotel, and enjoy a special Japanese style dinner.

Hotel :Hotel: Hamanako Royal Hotel or similar

After breakfast, we shall enjoy a brief ride on the bullet train for orientation. Thereafter, we shall proceed to Kyoto - the old capital, noted for its preservation of ancient cultural heritage and scenic natural beauty for over a thousand years. We shall marvel at the magnificent Kinkakuji-Golden Pavilion, recipient of the World Cultural Heritage designation; just a glimpse of the Pavilion from any angle is any eye-opening feast. Proceed to Nishijin Kimono show to enjoy a Maiko performance. Another highlight is Kiyomizu Temple, the foremost significant cultural heritage in Kyoto, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This temple is constructed without any nails, which is a superior achievement by any standards. Tonight we shall stay in Kyoto with a walk in Gion to experience the old Edo-period lifestyle, the surreal experience of geishas walking past you.

Hotel: Kyoto Tokyu Hotel or similar

After breakfast, we will proceed to enjoy the breeze and scenery of Arashiyama; to marvel at its captivating sceneries, which are unsurpassed. Cherry blossoms in spring, autumn foliage in fall and the snow-capped views in winter. Within it lies the Sagano Bamboo Grove; its uniform lineup of the lush green bamboo will fill your mind with serenity, not to mention the alluring scent of fresh air. In the afternoon, we shall proceed to Nara, to visit the Todaiji Temple, which houses the world's largest wooden Buddha statue. The delightful Deer Park within the temple is an adventure in itself, with deer roaming freely in a holy sanctuary. Their presence is an ever-amusing treat. Next we shall visit Osaka Castle, grand and majestic and also an important cultural asset. Enjoy a leisurely stroll within its compound for photo taking from all angles. In the evening, we shall shop at Shinsaibashi, the longest shopping street in Osaka with an abundance of choices and enjoy a fantastic shopping experience. Tonight's dinner is on your own: (your guide will assist you).

Hotel : Best Western Kansai Airport ot similar

After breakfast, transfer to Airport. Fly home with cherished memories!