Welcome to Tokyo, the capital of Japan! A tour guide will be waiting for you at the airport. After greeting you, you will be able to check in at the hotel to rest and recharge for the next wonderful journey. 

Free pick-up airport service: Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) 

Free pick-up time: 13:00, 16:00, 19:00 and 22:00. This time is the time for the guests to meet with our staff after picking up their luggage at the baggage claim area.

Hotel: Tokyo Prince Hotel Or Similar.

Today you will have a whole day in Tokyo, you can freely arrange your own day, the following is the recommended itinerary for your reference.

Line A:

Tokyo Disneyland or Tokyo DisneySea (Ticket at your own expense, about 6 hours)

Tokyo DisneySea is the world's first Disney theme park featuring stories and legends about the sea. Tokyo DisneySea is composed of seven themed seaports that give full play to the imagination and creativity. It is based on legends and stories about the sea from ancient and modern countries. Tokyo DisneySea is one of the most popular Disney parks in the world.

Line B:

Odaiba: Odaiba Seaside Park + Odaiba Venus Center + Odaiba Shopping Plaza (90 minutes of free time, you can have dinner here at your own expense)

Odaiba is located on the artificial land of Tokyo Bay. It is Tokyo's new leisure and entertainment center and shopping area. It is a very popular destination for younger people to explore. Explore the Fuji Television Building, Toyota Motor Museum, Funa no Science Museum, and Japan Science Mirai Museum which are all located here. Odaiba is also very popular with its huge Ferris wheel and abundant shopping and dining facilities. Odaiba Seaside Park has the only beach in Kyoto. Along the seaside you can not only enjoy the sea view, but also the Rainbow Bridge and Tokyo Tower. In front of the Odaiba Shopping Plaza stands a huge 1:1 Gundam Model of Mobile Suit, another unique landmark of Odaiba. Another cool place to see is the Daikanyama Tsutaya Bookstore. The Daikanyama Tsutaya Bookstore has been selected as "the most beautiful bookstore in the world." The Tsutaya Bookstore is partly composed of three buildings, among which Magazine Street is 55 meters long, divided by three buildings, and is used to distinguish six book categories. 

C line:

Harajuku: Harajuku is full of trendy brands. Together with Daikanyama and Shibuya, it is known as the representation of Tokyo street culture. It is one of the favorite places for young people to gather. It is also centered on Harajuku Station, located opposite of Takeshita Street, there are many department stores around, and all the attractions of food and shopping can be found. There are many young people in Tokyo wearing fancy clothes along the streets of Harajuku, making it a mecca for vintage lovers. Harajuku Subway Station is another interesting site to discover. It is a must-see for almost every visitor to Harajuku. 

Shibuya: Shibuya is a commercial and entertainment district near the Shibuya Station. It ranks as one of the three major sub-centers of Tokyo alongside Shinjuku and Ikebukuro. It is one of the bustling districts in Tokyo. In this 24-hour block, there are various trendy and fashionable shops, restaurants, bars, entertainment centers and so much more! You can also often see performances by street bands. Take a special look at the bronze statue of Inuhachi! 

Hotel: Tokyo Prince Hotel Or Similar.

After breakfast, we will go to Yokohama, the third largest city in Japan, we will first go to Yokohama Minato Mirai 21, a landmark building in Yokohama. Yokohama, represented by Mirai 21, is a leisurely and modern seaside city. There is not only the blue sea here, but also the horizon of Tokyo in the distance. The huge Ferris wheel and Mount Fuji are the tourist labels of Yokohama. Then take a bus to Yokohama Chinatown, the largest Chinatown in Japan and even in Asia. From unique Chinese-style buildings to restaurants and old streets with decades of history, the strong Chinese style will blow your face the moment you step into the street. Come here, all kinds of food are mouth-watering, come with us to find the local flavor! In the afternoon, head to Kamakura Komachi Street, the most popular commercial street in Kamakura. There are many shops on both sides of the street, which are very suitable for purchasing various souvenirs. Then go to visit Tsuruoka Hachimangu Shrine, one of the three major Hachiman Shrines in Japan, and check in the Kamakura Great Buddha in Kamakura Kotoku-in Temple. After years of baptism, the Bronze Buddha is still kind-hearted and has a Zen-like appearance. It is one of Japan's national treasures.

Itinerary:

Tokyo → Yokohama → Yokohama Minatomirai 21 (30 mins) → Yokohama Chinatown (60 mins, including lunch time) → Kamakura → Kamakura Komachi Dori Shopping Area (45 mins) → Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine (45 mins) → Great Buddha of Kamakura ( 45 mins, Great Buddha of Kamakura ticket included) → Tokyo

Hotel: Tokyo Prince Hotel Or Similar.

After breakfast, we will head to the Sensoji Temple and then visit Nakamise-dori Street, which is one of the busiest shopping streets in Tokyo. Next, follow us to have a glimpse of the highest tower in the world, the Tokyo Skytree. Following, we will head to visit Ginza. There are many large department stores nearby to have a great shopping experience! In the afternoon, we’ll go to Shibuya! At the Shibuya Station, you can also see the statue built to commemorate the loyal dog Hachiko. The observatory of Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building is a thrilling attraction! You can overlook the panoramic views of Tokyo and beyond. Finally, we will visit Shinjuku Kabukicho and feel the charm of this sleepless city! 

Before 04/01 Itinerary:
Sensoji Temple (30 mins) → Nakamise-dori Street (30 mins, overlooking the Tokyo Skytree) → Ginza (80 mins) → Shibuya (40 mins) → Hachiko Memorial Statue (20 mins) → Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Observatory (30 mins) → Shinjuku Kabukicho (50 mins) → Hotel

Itinerary from 04/01:

Sensoji Temple (30 mins) → Nakamise-dori Street (30 mins, overlooking the Tokyo Skytree) → Ginza (50 mins) → The TSUKIJI MARKET (Include lunch time, lunch at your own expense, 75 mins) → Shibuya (40 mins) → Hachiko Memorial Statue (20 mins) → Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Observatory (30 mins) → Shinjuku Kabukicho (30 mins) → Hotel

You can also choose to participate in the night tour of Tokyo at your own expense to enjoy the beautiful night of Tokyo!
Itinerary of Tokyo Night Tour:
The yakatabune: Japanese hot pot & performance (60 mins) → Kanda Shrine (60 mins) → Tokyo Tower (30 mins)

Hotel: Tokyo Prince Hotel Or Similar.

After breakfast at the hotel, we will drive to the Imperial Palace and Erchong Bridge. The Imperial Palace is the palace where the Emperor of Japan lives. The Double Bridge is located in front of the main entrance of the Imperial Palace and spans the inner moat, which is a recognized symbol of Japan. Afterwards, we will visit Lake Yamanaka, one of the Fuji Five Lakes and the largest lake in the Fuji Five Lakes. Then, we will drive to the fifth station of Mount Fuji. Mount Fuji is the highest peak in Japan and one of the largest active volcanoes in the world. In the afternoon, we will go to the Hamanako area hot spring hotel to check-in. There are many lakes in Japan, and Lake Hamana is one of the few saltwater lakes that is perfect for you to discover. The active crustal movement make the hot springs all over the shores of Lake Hamana. We have even arranged a lake view room for all guests. 

Itinerary:

Imperial Palace and Double Bridge (30 mins) → Lake Yamanaka (30 mins) → Mount Fuji 5th Station (40 mins) → Hamanako Hot Spring Hotel

Special Note:

1. If you cannot climb the fifth station of Mount Fuji due to weather, you will go to Arakurayama Sengen Park (40 mins) → Oshino Hakkai (40 mins) instead.

2. During the maple leaf season from 10/21 to 11/18, Yamanakako will go to the Kawaguchiko Maple Leaf Corridor instead. The landscape is affected by the real-time weather and climate. Please refer to what you see. Please understand.

Hotel: Hamanako Resort & Spa The Ocean Or Hotel Listel Hamanako Or The Hamanako Or Similar.

After breakfast at the hotel, we will first drive to Fushimi Inari Shrine. The shrine is dedicated to Inari, the god of agriculture and commerce. In the shrine, you can also see various fox stone statues, which is one of the most prosperous shrines in the Kyoto area. After lunch, we will head to Kinkaku-ji Temple, which is a masterpiece of Muromachi period architecture that combines traditional and emerging cultures of its era. Afterwards, proceed to Gion and Hanami Koji, which are very unique in Japanese culture and attract tourists from all over the world to appreciate the unique historical heritage. Afterwards, we will visit Yasaka Shrine. Yasaka Shrine enshrines the gods such as Suo Yuzun, Kushida Himemei, and Yasushi Yuko God. Whenever the Zhuanyuan Festival is held, a large number of Japanese people come to pray for safety. 

Itinerary:

Fushimi Inari Shrine (60 mins) → Kinkakuji Temple (60 mins, include tickets) → Gion + Hanami Koji (60 mins) → Yasaka Shrine (20 mins) → Hotel

Special Note:

1.10/21-11/18 During the maple leaf season, instead of Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine we will go to Arashiyama Togetsukyo Bridge instead. The landscape is affected by the current weather and climate conditions.

Hotel: Hotel Bay Gul Or Similar.

After breakfast, we will first visit Osaka Castle. Osaka City Park is an attraction that you cannot miss. The Osaka Castle contains green tiles and white walls stands in the middle of the park. Against the backdrop lies a blue sky, white clouds and green plants which make the castle look magnificent. The stone walls are also architectural wonders that cannot be missed! Following, we will visit Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street and Dotonbori, the busiest business district in Osaka. In the afternoon, we will drive to Nara, an ancient city with a history of thousands of years. Here, we will have fun with the clever deer in Nara Park! Finally, we will visit the world's largest wooden building, the Todaiji Temple, and the important Japanese sacrificial place, Kasuga Taisha. 

Itinerary before 04/01:
Osaka Castle Park (60 mins, Outside visit Osaka Castle) → Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street (90 mins) → Dotonbori (45 mins) → Nara → Nara Park (30 mins) → Todaiji Temple (30 mins, no access to the Buddha Hall) → Kasuga Taisha (30 mins) → Osaka

Itinerary from 04/01:

Osaka → Nara → Nara Park (30 mins) → Todaiji Temple (30 mins, no access to the Buddha Hall) → Kasuga Taisha (30 mins) → Osaka → Osaka Castle Park (60 mins, Outside visit Osaka Castle) → Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street&Dotonbori (120 mins) → Kuromon Market (40 mins) 

Hotel: Hotel Bay Gul Or Similar.

Today we will tour Kobe. After breakfast, we will head to Kitano Ijinkan Street in Kobe, where a lot of Western-style buildings left over from the past are preserved. The mansion is dotted with boutiques, coffee shops, bistros and flower shops, and the whole area is filled with elegancy. In the afternoon, we will go to another exotic scenic spot - Kobe Port, to take photos and spend a leisurely afternoon. Then we will go to the Arima Hot Spring, which is one of the oldest hot springs in Japan, with ancient hotels, souvenir shops, and hot spring streets lined with temples. The smoke is scattered, and the shrines and temples are full of ancient flavors. Strolling through the streets full of flavors of Arima, you can stroll through the long and mellow Japan. Finally, we will head to Mt. Rokko, which is known as "Japan's Three Great Night Views" to overlook the panoramic view of Kobe from the top of the mountain. 

Itinerary:

Osaka → Kobe → Kitano Ijinkan Street (90 mins) → Kobe Port (30 mins) → Arima Hot Spring Street (90 mins, you can experience the foot bath of Arima Hot Springs) → Rokko Mountain Night View (60 mins, you can ride Rokkosan Cable Car at your own expense ) → Osaka

Recommended Arima Hot Spring Day Return Hot Spring at your own expense:

Jinnotang Address: 833, Arimacho, Kita-ku, Kobe City, Jintang is rich in iron and sodium elements, and it turns rust-colored when exposed to air, hence the name Jintang.

Fee: 650 yen for adults, 340 yen for elementary school students, free foot bath, regular holidays: 2nd, 4th Tuesday and January 1st of each month

Silver soup Address: 1039-1, Arima-cho, Kita-ku, Kobe City, silver soup is a colorless and odorless carbonated spring, which is said to have a certain effect on various osteoarthritis and muscle pain. Fee: 550 yen for adults, 290 yen for elementary school students, regular holidays: the 1st, 3rd Tuesday and January 1st of each month

The price is for reference only, if you need to participate, please refer to the actual payment.

Rokko Mountain Cable Car (you can experience the unique Rokko Mountain cable car, please pay your own expenses)
Business hours: Monday to Friday 9:30-17:10, Saturday 9:30-20:50, Sunday: 09:30-18:10 (If there is any change, please refer to the official opening)
Fee reference: One-way adults 590 yen, children 300 yen; round-trip adults 1,000 yen, children 500 yen. This price is for reference only, if you need to participate, please refer to the actual payment.
Special reminder: If the cable car is out of service due to weather or force majeure, you will not be able to experience it at your own expense. The transportation method for going up and down the mountain is a round-trip bus, please understand.
Mount Rokko Sky Observatory: Mount Rokko is far from the urban area of ​​Kobe. The mountain area is designated as the Seto Inland Sea National Park. The observation deck on the mountain is as high as 737.5 meters above sea level. From here, you can have a panoramic view of Kobe Port at night. One of the "Three Night Views". In good weather, even the Osaka Plain and the coastline of Wakayama in the distance can be seen. (Tickets: Free)
Recommended: TENRAN CAFE A casual cafe with a superb view of Mt. Rokko, serving Western-style light meals and desserts
Although the location is excellent, the price is not expensive. You can drink and eat snacks or buy a milk ice cream while waiting for the sun to go down, while the night lights of the city gradually light up. The process is quiet and beautiful. In addition, you can also drink at night. Enjoy the $10 million night view, and music and art events are also held from time to time. Business hours: Monday to Sunday: 11:00 to 20:30, per capita consumption: dinner: 1,000 to 1,999 yen;

Hotel: Hotel Bay Gulls Or Similar.

Today we will be the end of our unforgettable and pleasant journey of Japan! You can book a suitable flight to leave Osaka Kansai International Airport (KIX) or book a metro ticket to leave Shin-Osaka according to your needs. Our staff only provides one drop-off service from the hotel at 7:00 in the morning. If the guest has an early flight and needs to leave the hotel before 7 o'clock to the airport.

  The order of itinerary may change without any notice depending on weather situations or for some other unforeseen circumstances.

  The order of activities held during the tour is planned by the tour guide. So, it may be different from what is mentioned on the tour page. On fewer occasions, Tour Guide has to skip an attraction or few during the tour depending on weather, traffic, group interest or some other reason.

  Some attractions are seasonal. So, when they are closed they will be replaced with some other attraction.

  You can skip some optional activities during the tour and plan something on your own. Make sure that you coordinate with Tour guide and stay with the group with next activity. Please note you cannot stay on the bus if you skip some optional activity.

  Probable hotel names are mentioned in the itinerary. It can be similar or a different hotel of the similar rating. Exact Hotel details can only be provided one day before the departure.

  Maximum 4 people of any age can stay in 1 Room in the hotel.

  These tours are conducted in a group. A group can have people of several cultures. We expect each person to coordinate with Tour guide to make sure things are on track.

  Though attractions are optional but you have to at least take 2 attractions.

  All the prices are listed in USD.

  Any Amount paid in cash to the Tour Guide is not refundable.

  Tour display price is based on double occupancy. It is the price each person will pay if a group of two is traveling.

  Prices may change without any notice.

  Prices include hotel accommodation, transportation and taxes.

  Admission Tickets to different places and meals are NOT included in the tour price.

  Mandatory Tip for tour guide and driver are NOT included.

  Only the tour guide can purchase entrance tickets for you. Pre-purchased tickets are NOT acceptable.

  A free (i.e. Buy 2 Get 1 Free) person, not showing up on a departure date will result in a penalty. The penalty is usually the fourth person price, but it varies. Free person has to pay for some admission tickets that is included in the tour package price of Paid Person.

  There must be at least one passenger of 18 years for every booking made with GoldenBusTours. For Children between the age group of 2 to 14 years, a different price will be charged. Please refer to Child price on our pricing calendar. Child Age may vary between different bus operators. Maximum 4 people of any age can stay in 1 Room in the hotel. If the 5th person is infant you will be charged normally then with the second room as an expense.

  Activities are optional though, but each customer has to participate in 2 activities at least. No city pass allowed. Some attractions are mandatory. Each customer has to take part in them and have to pay for them in cash.