Japan Golden Route

TOKYO ARRIVAL (Meals on board) Arrival in Tokyo: Begin your ski adventure in Japan with a huge dose of culture in Tokyo. Check in to your hotel and explore the city’s iconic neighborhoods. Dive into the energy of Shinjuku, admire the fashion in Harajuku, and explore the intriguing neighborhood of Asakusa.

TOKYO - FUJI MOUNTAIN - TOKYO (Breakfast) Breakfast at hotel. We are starting Mount Fuji, Oshino Hakkai, and Gotemba Premium Outlets tour. Mount Fuji, also known as Fujiyama, stands at 3,776 meters and is the symbol of Japan. Oshino Hakkai was declared a Natural Monument of Japan in 1934, selected as one of Japan’s 100 best water landscapes in 1985, and in 2013 was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site together with Mount Fuji as a sacred place and source of artistic inspiration. We will end the day at Gotemba Premium Outlets, the largest outlet shopping center near Tokyo. Return to the hotel and overnight stay. Overnight in Tokyo

TOKYO - KAMAKURA & YOKOHAMA - TOKYO (Breakfast) Kamakura and Yokohama tour day. During this excursion, we will visit Kamakura, the oldest historic city near Tokyo. Kamakura is where Japan’s first shogunate government was established. We begin our visit at Kotoku-in, a Buddhist temple of the Jōdo-shū sect. This temple is famous for the Great Buddha of Kamakura, one of Japan’s most iconic symbols. We will also explore Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, one of the most important Shinto shrines in the country, and stroll along Komachi-dori to experience the city’s vibrant atmosphere and cultural diversity. Next, we will travel to Yokohama, one of Japan’s three largest cities, with a population of approximately 3.7 million people. Here, we will visit Yokohama Chinatown, the largest Chinatown in Japan, with more than 160 years of history. At the end of the tour, you will have free time in the Motomachi Shopping Street district, one of the city’s most central and popular shopping streets. Return to the hotel and overnight stay.

TOKYO - HIROSHIMA - MIYAJIMA - HIROSHIMA (Breakfast) After breakfast, transfer to train. Upon arrival visit Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, built in 1954 and dedicated to Hiroshima’s legac y as the first city to suffer a nuclear attack in 1945 World War II, as well as to the memory of the victims. The most famous monument is the Atomic Bomb Dome. The story is presented in detail at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum. A short ferry ride from the mainland takes you to Miyajima, home to the magnificent Itsukushima Shrine and its iconic red torii gate, which appears float on the water at high tide.

HIROSHIMA - OSAKA (Breakfast) After breakfast departure for Osaka. City tour of Osaka, Japan’s second-largest metropolitan area with approximately 17 million inhabitants. Visit Osaka Castle, built in the 16th century and considered one of the finest examples of Japanese achitecture. In the afternoon, we start Osaka by Metro tour. Visit the Shinsaibashi district, once a theater area and now famous for its vibrant atmosphere, nightlife, and iluminated signs. Enjoy a boat ride along the Dotonbori Canal. After the cruise, sample Takoyaki, one of Osaka’s most popular street foods. Overnight in Osaka

OSAKA - KYOTO - OSAKA (Breakfast) After breakfast visit Kinkaku-ji, probablly the most famous temple in Japan and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Known as the “Golden Pavilion” its upper two floors are covered in gold leaf and reflected beautifully in the surrounding pond. Continue through Arashiyama and walk through the famous Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. Visit Fshimi Inari Taisha, one of Japan’s most iconic attractions, famous for its thougsands of red and orange torii gates that wind up the mountainside. End of the day at Kiyomizu-dera, whose name means “Pure water Temple” founded in 780, the current structures date from 1633. It was originally associated with one of Japan’s oldest Buddhist schools. Overnight stays in Osaka

OSAKA - NARA - KOBE - HİMEJİ CASTLE - OSAKA (Breakfast) After breakfast departure Nara. Visit Todai-ji, one of Japan’s most important Buddhist temples. Enter through the impressive Nandaimon Gate and admire the Great Buddha of Nara, a massive bronze statue housed in the temple’s main hall. Afterward, enjoy a walk through Nara Park, a massive bronze statue housed in the temple’s main hall. Afterward, enjoy a walk thruogh Nara Park, famous for its friendly free-rooming deer. Continue to Kobe and visit Kobe Harborland Umie, where you can enjoy local specialties, including famous Kobe beef. The tour concludes with a visit to Himeji Castle. Learn about the castle’s history, cultural significance, and unique defensive features, including hidden passageways. Overnight in Osaka

OSAKA - WAKAYAMA - OSAKA (Kahvaltı) After breakfast visit Senjojiki, a spectacular coastal rock formation overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Its name means”1,000 Tatami Mats” reffering to the broad, flat layers of sandstone shaped by centuries of ocean waves. This scenic coastline is part of the nationally designated natural beauty area known as Engetsu Island, Senjojiki, and Sandanbeki. Continue to Kuroshio Market, where you can watch a live tuna-cutting show (daily at 12:30 pm) and enjoy seafood rice balls and other local delicacies (additional cost). Visit a traditional umeshu (plum wine) brewery and participate and a hands-on experience creating your own umeshu. Enjoy photo oportunities in a beautiful 1,000-square-meter Japanese garden.

OSAKA - TOKYO (Breakfast) After breakfast departure to Osaka by Shinkansen. Upon arrival enjoy a panoramic city tour. Begin in the historic districk of Asakusa, visiting Kaminarimon Gate, Nakamise Shopping Street, Senjo-ji, and Asakusa Shrine. Continue to Shibuya, home to the world-famous Shibuya Crossing and the Nachiko Statuse. In the afternoon, start Tokyo by Metro tour. Visit the luxurious district of Ginza, known for upscale shopping and fine dinning. Continue to Harajuku, famous for youth culture, fashion and pop culture. End the tour in Shinjuku, known for its nightlife, skyscapers, shopping centers, and entertainment venues.

TOKYO - DEPARTURE (Breakfast) Departure back to your home.