Depart USA for Tokyo.
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Welcome to the Land of the Rising Sun. Arrive at Narita Airport. Shuttle bus transfer to hotel, dinner will be served. You may take the shuttle to the nearby shopping malls.

Hotel : Nikko Narita Hotel or similar.

Today we shall enjoy a tour in the capital of Japan, Tokyo. Our first stop today is Meiji Shrine and 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. Next up will be Tsukiji Fish Market, the birthplace of Japanese ichthyic culture. Visit Sumo House, where tourists could sometimes watch sumo training. Thereafter we shall enjoy a cruise on Tokyo Bay to enjoy the most beautiful view of Tokyo Bay Area during the Cherry Blossom season. Visit Daiba Toyota Show Room. You may visit Akihabara, the electronics mecca and 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 : Sheraton Miyako Hotel or similar.

In the morning we shall drive to the enlightening and breathtaking Kamakura Buddha. Its beauty will take your breath away and leave you in awe of its splendor especially during cherry blossom when we shall also visit Tsuruokahachiman Shrine .Thereafter to Hakone, be mesmerized by its tranquility and scenic views. Proceed to visit Owakudani, a sulphurous erupting area with smoky hot rivers and hot springs(cable car ride). Tonight we shall stay in a traditional hot spring hotel at Hokone, and enjoy a special Kaiseki-ryori (Japanese-styled dinner) with either Kobe Beef/King Crab.

Hotel : Keizan Hot Spring or similar.

After breakfast, we shall enjoy a brief ride on the bullet train for orientation. Thereafter, we shall proceed to 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 Pavillion, recipient of the World Cultural Heritage designation; just a glimpse of the Pavillion 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 Kokusai or similar

After breakfast, 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 Sugano Bamboo Grove, its uniform linup 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 by istself, with deers 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, enjoy a fantastic shopping experience. Tonight's dinner is on your own, your guide will assist you.


Hotel : Star Gate Hotel Osaka or similar.

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