JTB USA Luxury Escapes

Itineraries

Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto
8days 7nights
Japan's Golden Route

Day 1 - Tokyo -
Arrival at Tokyo-Narita Airport. Transfer to hotel in Tokyo for check-in. Overnight at selected hotel.

Day 2 - Tokyo -
Commence Tokyo's new parts of Tokyo. Visit to Meiji Shrine constructed in 1920. Harajuku & Omotesando High Fashion Street, Oriental Bazaar where you can check Asian taste goods, Roppongi Hills opened in 2003 with elegant shops 360 degree observation lounge, Ginza-Tokyo's most celebrated shopping and amusement area, etc. Overnight at selected hotel.

Day 3 - Tokyo -
Commence old parts of Tokyo sightseeing of downtown Tokyo. Visit to Edo Tokyo Museum showing chronicles of tumultuous history of Tokyo, Asakusa, traditional Tokyo's downtown. Akihabara-Electronics town, Imperial Palace Plaza, etc. Overnight at selected hotel.

Day 4 - Tokyo - Hakone -
Transfer to Hakone for Full Day Hakone Tour. Cruise on Lake Ashi, Mt. Komagatake Aerial Ropeway ride to Owakudani, etc. After sightseeing, you will be transferred to today's highlight, Gora Kadan, a traditional-style inn that boasts a reputation of excellence among high-end guests from both Japan and overseas. Relax in a room that provides beautiful mountains view and its own private hot spring bath. Overnight at Gora Kadan or other selected ryokan Japanese Inn.

Day 5 Hakone - Odawara - Kyoto -
Check-out "Gora Kadan", and transfer to Odawara Station to take Shinkansen bullet train to Kyoto. Upon arrival at Kyoto Station, commence half day Kyoto Sightseeing starting from Nijo Castle, built in 1603 as Kyoto residence of Ieyasu Tokugawa, First Shogun of Edo era. Kinkaku-ji Temple – The Golden Pavilion, originally built in 1394, villa of a court noble, later changed to temple, burned down in 1950, reconstructed in 1955. Overnight at selected Kyoto ryokan Japanese Inn.

Day 6 - Kyoto -
Full Day Kyoto Sightseeing starting from Sanju-sangendo, containing 1,001 Buddhist statues, Kiyomizu Temple, a massive grand structure at the top of cliff overlooking the neatly lined streets of Kyoto. Heian Shrine, commemorate 1100th year anniversary, Ryoanji Temple with most beautiful stone garden and Gion District to shop for antiques and crafts. Overnight at selected Kyoto ryokan (Japanese Inn) or hotel.

Day 7 Kyoto - Nara - Kyoto -
Transfer to Nara, and commence Half Day sightseeing of Nara, going to Todaiji Temple completed in 752, with one of the largest bronze statues in the world. Kasuga Shrine founded in 710, with 3000 lanterns in line, Nara Park, 1,100 tame deer roaming around. Returning back to Kyoto, and the rest of the day will be free to enjoy at your leisure. Overnight at selected Kyoto ryokan (Japanese Inn) or hotel.

Day 8 Kyoto - Kansai Airport -
The reminder of the morning will be free to enjoy at your leisure until check-out time. Afterwards, you will be escorted to Kansai International Airport for your departure.