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Flavours of Japan

🕒 7 Nights / 8 Days
🌍 1 Country / 3 Cities
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family with Kids

Tour Overview

Immerse yourself in the extraordinary contrasts of Japan — where ultra-modern cities meet ancient temples, bullet trains streak past snow-capped Mt. Fuji, and every meal is a masterpiece. This 8-day journey winds through the neon energy of Tokyo, the timeless elegance of Kyoto, and the vibrant street life of Osaka.

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Tokyo
3 Nights
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Kyoto
2 Nights
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Osaka
2 Nights

📅 Detailed Itinerary

1

Arrival in Tokyo

Tokyo
Arrive at Narita Airport and transfer to your hotel by Airport Limousine Bus on a Seat-in-Coach basis (bus stops at designated locations only). Check-in from 15:00 hrs. Rest of the day is free at leisure to settle in and explore at your own pace.
2

Tokyo Panoramic City Tour

Tokyo
Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a full-day Panoramic Tour of Tokyo by Hato Bus, visiting Skyscrapers in Shinjuku (drive-by), Meiji Shrine, Imperial Palace, Senso-Ji Temple & Nakamise Shopping Street, and Kabukiza – Ginza (drive-by). Western-style lunch included. Afternoon covers Rainbow Bridge, Odaiba & Toyosu Market (drive-by), Hamarikyu Gardens, and the Tokyo Tower Main Deck. Tour ends near Tokyo Station Marunouchi South Entrance; return to hotel on your own.
3

Mt. Fuji & Hakone Day Tour

Tokyo
Breakfast at the hotel. Courier your big luggage to Kyoto hotel today (approx ¥3,000/bag, paid by client). Depart from Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo Main Tower (8:15–8:25) for the Mt. Fuji & Hakone tour. Visit Mt. Fuji 5th Station, enjoy a Japanese-style lunch, a 15-minute Lake Ashi Cruise, and a ropeway ride to the peak of Mt. Komagatake (50 mins total). Tour ends at Shinjuku Station West Exit; return to hotel on your own.
4

Kyoto & Nara City Tour

Kyoto
After breakfast, proceed to the Sunrise Tours Desk in Kyoto Avanti B1F (across from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit) on your own. Full-day tour covering Nijo Castle (50 min), Kinkaku-ji Temple (45 min), Kyoto Imperial Palace (40 min), followed by a Japanese veg/non-veg lunch. Then on to Kasuga Taisha Shrine (60 min), and Todai-ji Temple with the Great Buddha & Nara Park (70 min). Tour ends at Kyoto Station; transfer to hotel on your own. Dinner on your own.
5

Kyoto to Osaka by Shinkansen

Osaka
Breakfast at the hotel, then check out. Make your way to the station on your own and board the Shinkansen Bullet Train to Osaka using sector tickets. Check in to your Osaka hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure, exploring the city's vibrant neighbourhoods and street food scene.
6

Osaka Walking Tour

Osaka
Breakfast at the hotel. Head to the pick-up point at Hotel Hankyu Respire Osaka by 09:50. Walk to the Floating Garden Observatory in the Umeda District (60 min) for sweeping city views. Western-style veg/non-veg lunch included. Travel via Osaka Station to Osakajokoen Station and board the Aqua Liner cruise (40 min) before exploring Osaka Castle (90 min). Tour ends at Higashi-Umeda Station; return to hotel on your own.
7

Osaka → Return to Tokyo

Tokyo
Breakfast and check out from the Osaka hotel. Transfer to Shin-Osaka Station by local taxi and board the Shinkansen to Tokyo (approx. 2 hrs 20 min). Arrive at Tokyo Station, collect your couriered luggage at the hotel, and enjoy the evening at leisure. Lunch and dinner on your own. Check-in from 15:00 hrs.
8

Departure

Tokyo
Breakfast at the hotel. Proceed to Tokyo Airport (Haneda / Narita) on your own for your departure flight. Sayonara, Japan — until next time!

Inclusions & Exclusions

What's Included

3 Nights' accommodation in Tokyo (Standard category)
2 Nights' accommodation in Kyoto (Standard category)
2 Nights' accommodation in Osaka (Standard category)
Daily Breakfast at Hotel
4 × Local-Style Japanese Veg / Non-Veg Meals
1 Day Panoramic Tour of Tokyo by Hato Bus
Mt. Fuji & Hakone City Tour with Lake Ashi Cruise & Mt. Komagatake Ropeway
Kyoto & Nara City Tour on SIC Basis
1 Day Osaka Walking Tour
Train Tickets: Odawara – Kyoto | Kyoto – Shin-Osaka | Shin-Osaka – Tokyo
Arrival Transfer: Airport to Tokyo Hotel on SIC Basis (Airport Limousine Bus)
All Transfers & Sightseeing as per Itinerary

What's Not Included

Airfare
Visa Charges
Luggage courier to Kyoto hotel (approx ¥3,000/bag — paid by client)
Local transfers to/from pick-up & drop-off points for SIC tours
Porter charges at airport & hotel
Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
Personal expenses (telephone, laundry, tips, etc.)
Surcharges during peak periods & blackout dates
Mandatory Accommodation Tax (collected by property directly: ¥100–¥200/person/day)
Note on Hotel Rooms: Hotel rooms in Japan are relatively compact. Standard rooms in 3-star hotels are typically 10–14 sq mtrs, 4-star 15–20 sq mtrs, and 5-star 20–30 sq mtrs. Check-in is at 15:00 hrs and check-out by 10:00 hrs. Room-type preferences (non-smoking, twin, double) will be requested but are subject to the hotel's discretion.

⚠️ Peak Season Surcharges

Additional surcharges apply during peak periods and public holidays. Please enquire for the applicable supplement when booking around these dates:

  • Christmas & New Year's Eve
  • Vietnam Tết (Lunar New Year)
  • Khmer New Year
  • Hung Kings' Festival
  • Reunification Day
  • International Labour Day
  • Da Nang International Fireworks Festival
  • Vietnam National Day

📋 Cancellation Policy

Days Before Departure Cancellation Charge (Per Person)
More than 30 days 30% + Non-Refundable Component
15 to 30 days 30% + Non-Refundable Component
10 to 15 days 75% + Non-Refundable Component
Within 10 days 100%
Hotel / Air (non-refundable) 100%
Cruise / Visa On Actuals