This trip contains a rich itinerary that brings you to check out Japan from an expert’s perspective. The itinerary not only includes classic cities like Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, but also takes you to places like Mountain Fuji, where you can expect to see the natural beauty of Japan
Inclusions
- Airfare to Tokyo and return from Osaka
- 9 nights luxury accommodation
Tokyo: 3 nights Hotel Metropolitan Ikebukuro or similar
Mt Fuji: 1 night Hotel Assoccia Shizuoka or similar
Nagoya: 1 night ANA Crowne Plaza Nagoya or similar
Kyoto: 2 night Daiwa Royal Hotel Grande Kyoto or similar
Osaka: 2 nights Sheraton Miyako Osaka or similar - 23 Meals: 9 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches, 7 dinners
- Guided sightseeing and admissions as specified in the itinerary
- Tour leader from Canada & local English speaking guides for touring
- All your transportation and airport transfers
Exclusive: Book by April 30!
Seniors over 60 years – Save an additional $50 off per person
Repeat China Star Holiday Passengers – Save an additional $100 off per person
| May 14, Jul 22*, Sep 10, Oct 14, Nov 5, 2024 | |
| Vancouver | $5199 + $720 tax |
| Victoria, Kelowna | $5388 + $750 tax |
| Kamloops, Penticton | $5389 + $750 tax |
| Nanaimo, Prince George | $5429 + $750 tax |
| Calgary, Edmonton | $5429 + $760 tax |
| Saskatoon, Regina, Winnipeg | $5599 + $770 tax |
| Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Halifax | $5599 + $770 tax |
| Single Room Supplement (no single share) |
add $950 |
| *July 22, 2024 Departure Bonus one free day in Osaka. Return home on Aug 2, 2024 |
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Please Note:
- Air Canada is providing one check in luggage for free (23 kg).
- Tour Service Fee $140 USD/pp to be paid locally. (In Tokyo)
- Personal Insurance: purchase of personal travel and trip cancellation insurance is highly recommended
- Due to the nature of this reservation, your seats on board these flights are assigned at the discretion of the airline. Any changes can be requested at airport check-in.
Option to extend stay for 5 nights in Korea
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Tour Features:
- Tour Leader from Canada
- Guaranteed Departures
- Luxury Accommodations
- Tokyo Skytree Observation Tower
- Free Group Photo in Skytree
- Tokyo National Museum
- Toyosu Fish Market
- Cruise on Lake Ashi
- Hiroshima with Bullet Train
- Special Farewell Dinner
- One Western Dinner
- One Free Bottled Water Daily
- Japanese Souvenir
Day 1 – Hometown / Tokyo
You will start with Air Canada flight from your hometown to Tokyo via Vancouver. Start your worry-free tour vacation with the guidance of your Canadian tour escort from Vancouver.
Day 2 – Arrive Tokyo
Cross the International Date Line and arrive in Tokyo. You will be greeted and transferred to the hotel.
Hotel: Hotel Metropolitan Ikebukuro or similar
Day 3 – Tokyo (B/L/D)
After breakfast, visit Tokyo Skytree Observation Deck for a skyline view of Tokyo. Then, visit Asakusa Kannon Temple (Sensoji Temple). Explore Nakamise Market and visit the Tokyo National Museum before dinner.
Day 4 – Tokyo (B/L/D)
Morning visit Meiji Jingu (Meiji Shrine), the most important and popular Shinto shrine in Tokyo. Visit Toyosu Fish Market and will drive-by the Imperial Palace. Visit Odaiba, see Nijubashi Bridge and explore Ginza Shopping District.
Day 5 – Tokyo – Hakone – Mt. Fuji – Shizuoka (B/L/D)
Leave Tokyo to Hakone, a 1.5-hour drive. Taking a calming, 30-minute Cruise on Lake Ashi in a pirate boat. After lunch, drive to Mt. Fuji 5th Station (depending on weather conditions) and visit the small village in the Fuji Five Lake region, Oshino Hakkai. Drive back to the hotel for dinner.
Hotel: Hotel Assoccia Shizuoka or similar
Day 6 – Shizuoka – Nagoya (B/L/D)
After breakfast, drive to Nagoya (3.5 hours bus ride). After lunch, visit Nagoya Castle and Atsuta Shrine. Proceed to visit Osu Kannon Temple/ Shopping Arcade, a network of covered shopping streets with over 400 shops and restaurants.
Hotel: ANA Crowne Plaza Nagoya or similar
Day 7 – Nagoya – Kyoto (B/L/D)
After breakfast, take 2-hour bus ride to Kyoto. After lunch, visit Heian Shrine and Fushimi Inari Shrine. Visit the district of Gion and try to catch a glimpse of geikos (Kyoto dialect for geisha) or maikos (geiko apprentices) at Hanami-koji Street. Western Dinner at night.
Hotel: Daiwa Royal Hotel Grande Kyoto or similar
Day 8 – Kyoto (B/L)
After breakfast, travel to Kiyomizu-dera, one of the most celebrated temples of Japan. Tour Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion) and visit Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. Dinner will be by your own arrangement.
Day 9 – Kyoto – Hiroshima – Osaka by Bullet Train (B/D)
Take the morning Bullet Train from Kyoto to Hiroshima. Visit Hiroshima Memorial Park ( Atomic Bomb Dome, Peace Museum ), Itsukushima Shrine, Miyajima Island. In the late afternoon, take the Bullet Train back to Osaka. Lunch will be by your own arrangement.
Hotel: Sheraton Miyako Osaka or similar
Day 10 – Osaka – Nara – Osaka (B/L/SD)
Nara is 1 hour drive away from Osaka. Visit Todaiji Temple, the largest wooden building in Japan and explore the surrounding Nara Deer Park. Visit Kofukuji Temple and take a stroll in Naramachi, a shopping district with a traditional look. Visit Osaka’s oldest shopping area Shinasaibashi. Have a Special Farewell Dinner in Osaka.
Day 11 – Osaka – Canada (B)
After breakfast, fly back to Canada by Air Canada, arriving home on the same day.
Option to extend stay for 5 nights in Korea
Click here for details
