7-Day Tokyo to Mount Fuji, Kyoto, Hamanako area, Nara and Osaka Tour (Free Airport Pickup)
Tour Code: GOL-TKY-001A
Duration: 7 Day(s) / 6 Night(s)
Tour Guide:
Quality: Budget
Departure City
Destination
Return City
Overview
Experience: UNESCO, Family
Extra (Excluded): Wifi, Meal etc...
Tour Guide:Chinese, English
Sunday
Travel with us on a delightful eight-day tour with our Chinese speaking tour guides! Attraction tickets and tips are all included in the price.
Stay in Tokyo Tower Prince Hotel (or similar) for two consecutive nights and 5-star Hotel in Osaka for two consecutive nights! We have arranged lake view rooms to Hamanako Resort & Spa The Ocean, Hotel Listel Hamanako and the Hamanako in Hamanako!
Enjoy delicious Japanese food: Hot Spring Cuisine, Xiabuxiabu Hot Pot, Kettle Rice Imperial Cuisine, Net Red Izakaya Seafood Don + Udon Noodle Set Meal, and special arrangements for Osaka Japanese seafood.
Explore the ancient cities of Kamakura, Kyoto and Nara and stroll through the modern city of Tokyo to feel the instant charm of Japan.
Have a quick view of all famous attractions in Honshu: Great Buddha of Kamakura, Sensoji Temple, Mount Fuji, Kinkakuji, Fushimi Inari Shrine, Gion, Osaka Castle Park and Mountain Rokko.
Free shopping in the most prosperous area in Tokyo - Ginza and Shinjuku, the largest commercial district in Osaka - Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street!
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A minimum of 2 people are required for booking this tour.
- Hotel breakfast
Itinerary
Begin your amazing and unforgettable journey with us today by taking a plane ride to Tokyo, Japan!
Attractions
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.
Attractions
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!
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
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 5th station of Mt. Fuji due to weather, you will go to: Arakurayama Sengen Park (40 minutes) → Oshino Hakkai (40 minutes).
2. During the 10/22-11/20 maple leaf season, Yamanakako will be changed to the Kawaguchiko Maple Leaf Corridor. The landscape is affected by the real-time weather and climate. Please refer to the actual view. Thank you for your understanding.
3. During the departure period from 3/19 to 4/24, there will be an additional scenic spot, Chidorigafuchi Moat, for viewing cherry blossoms. The scenery is affected by real-time weather and climate. Please refer to what you actually see. Thank you for your understanding.
Hotel: Hamanako Resort & Spa The Ocean or Hotel Listel Hamanako or The Hamanako or similar. (Lunch and Dinner are Included)
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 & Senbon Torii (60 minutes) → Kinkakuji Temple (including entrance fee, 30 minutes) → Kitano Tenmangu Shrine (30 minutes) → Gion & Hanami Koji (60 minutes) → Yasaka Shrine (20 minutes ) minutes) → hotel
Special Note:
1.10/22-11/20 During the maple leaf season, Fushimi Inari Shrine & Senbon Torii will be changed to visit Arashiyama Togetsukyo Bridge. The landscape is affected by real-time weather and climate. Please refer to the actual view. Thank you for your understanding .
2. During the cherry blossom season from 3/19 to 4/24, the itinerary will add Chidorigafuchi Moat and Maruyama Park cherry blossom viewing. The scenery is affected by real-time weather and climate. Please refer to the actual view. Thank you for your understanding.
Hotel: Hotel Bay Gulls Or Similar. (Lunch Included)
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 Gulls Or Similar. (Lunch and Dinner are Included)
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) according to your needs. Our staff only provides one drop-off service from the hotel at 8:00 in the morning. If the guest has an early flight and needs to leave the hotel before 8 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.
Pricing
What's Included
Passengers will be picked up and dropped off at their chosen locations. (Please take notice of locations and times of pick up)
All tours are carried out in air conditioned bus. We may also use a minivan depending on the number of people booking the tour.
Tour package price includes all the taxes.
Free Airport pick up is available on this tour. The Tour Package price will not include Mandatory Tour Guide tips for Airport Pickup.
What's Excluded
Fares for air travel and transport from home to and from the location chosen for pick-up.
Airport pickup service charges $12/person.
Expenditure for personal purposes.
Fee for Optional Activities and entrance. Pay in cash to the tour guide. He will arrange tickets.Some attractions might be closed on public holidays. Optional activities price may change or can be different as displayed on the website.
A minimum tip of $12 per passenger per day for Tour Guide and Driver is not included in the price of the tour package. Pay it in cash to Tour guide and bus driver. This service fees collected from passengers complement the incomes of the driver and the tour guide.
Travel insurance.
Though the meals are excluded,but the guides will arrange them for you.
Room fees of personal nature, such as, laundry fees, telephone, service fees of valets, expenses on alcoholic drinks and what you buy from the mini bar. However, specified fees may be included.
Important Notice: Passengers are discouraged from purchasing admission packages from sources outside and trying to use them for this tour provided at a discounted price. In case they want to do so, they must arrange transport the same day.
Attraction Prices
| Attractions | Adult | Child(2-11 yrs) | Senior(65+ yrs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokyo Night Tour, JP | $145.00 | $145.00 | $145.00 |
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.
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.
Departure Location
Departure Location
- Free Pickup service is available from Narita International Airport (NRT) at 01:00, 4:00, 7:00 and 10:00 PM. Meet the tour guide at the baggage claim area.
- Free Pickup service is available from Haneda International Airport (airport code: HND) at 02:00, 5:00 and 8:00 PM. Meet the tour guide at the baggage claim area.
Return Location
Important Notes
Arrive at departure location 10 to 15 minutes before the mentioned time to make sure you catch the bus on time. If in case you are late, the bus will not wait for you at the location and ultimately you will miss the entire tour (no refund in this case).
Return time on the website is just an estimation. Expect some variation always. Time may change depending on traffic and weather situations
There is a possibility that tour operator may use a shuttle to drop you off at the return location. It usually happens in the case of multiple return locations.
You can leave the tour at any place only after signing a Tour Departure Form for leaving the tour early.
Please note that price will stay the same even if you leave the tour early.
If you have booked a pre-tour hotel stay, then you will have to arrange your own transport from hotel to departure location.
If you have booked extra night hotel after the tour, then you will arrange transport from drop off point to hotel.
On West Coast tours some bus operators have a lot of departure locations. A slow start is expected on these tours.
Policies
Cancellation and Refund Policy
Determination of the time of cancellation will be done when the notice is received and confirmed by our office. You must make any notice of cancellation directly to GoldenBusTours by email or webmail at the Contact Us section.
Cancellation charges
⇒ 23 days or more prior to departure, 10% of the tour fees will be charged as cancellation.
⇒ 16 to 22 days prior to departure, 50% of the tour fees will be charged as cancellation.
⇒ 9 to 15 days prior to departure, 75% of the tour fees will be charged as cancellation.
⇒ Within 8 days prior to departure, 100% tour fees will be charged as cancellation.
Any Amount paid in cash to the Tour Guide is not refundable.
There is no refund for unused features. You forfeit the entire payment when you are a no-show on the departure date and unable to join the tour for any reason including COVID.
An add-on fee of 6% for handling fees is charged in addition to the above penalties. No matter what the reason for cancellation is, the processing fee will be deducted on each refund.
In order for there not to be a cancellation, a minimum number of participants are required. We reserve the right to cancel a scheduled trip although every effort is made by us to ensure that normal operations are maintained. We reserve the right to cancel or re-schedule any tour departure with respect to operating requirements or circumstances beyond control. In case a cancellation is made at any given moment in time before departure, our only liability as GoldenBusTours will be to refund you the amount we received for the booking of the tour. We will try our best to re-book the same or similar tour if the future travel plan suits you. We are not responsible for any cancellation penalties that may have been incurred on any other travel arrangements like separate purchase of air tickets, visa cost, taxi fare etc. We are not liable for any other travel arrangements that have been affected as a result of the cancellations.
Note: More than 30 days after the completion of the tour, we cannot grant any refunds. Each Cancellation Request must be received in writing by email.
Cancellation and reschedule charges are applicable even if you are NOT able to take the tour because of visa rejection. If you reschedule tour and later decides to cancel it then cancellation charges will be applicable to the original departure date and not to the rescheduled one.
Reservation, Booking & Redemption
Terms & Conditions
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You are advised to carefully read through and understand these Terms & Conditions before making your booking.
Tour Confirmation
You will get an email immediately once you place an order. Tour Confirmation usually takes 2, 3 days except for urgent order. Urgent orders can be confirmed in a day or even few hours, but we can’t assure success in these cases. On fewer occasions, some of the others may require a longer period of time for confirmation. You are advised not to book airline tickets unless you have received the confirmation.
E-Ticket (Mandatory to be on bus)
Your e-ticket includes complete operator information such as local telephone numbers at your destination. You are required to print the e-tickets and bring them along with you on the trip. They will be needed as proof of purchase.
Changes in Booking
You may incur a fee for any revisions or alterations made to the reservation when the booking has already been confirmed. Cancellation fees may be applied to things such as name changes or corrections. They may also apply to tour date changes or tour itinerary changes. Please note that no departure changes are permitted 72 hours before departure.
Changes in Tour Itinerary
We are continuously striving to improve tour itineraries and features. In the event of unforeseen circumstances that are beyond the control, we do reserve the right to vary the itineraries and to substitute hotels. Duplicate departures may operate during certain peak periods, sometimes in reverse order. As such, hotels may vary from those included on the itinerary pages.
Reschedule
If you want to reschedule your tour (change the departure date or choose a different tour) then a reschedule fees may be applied. No reschedule request will be entertained within 15 days before the departure date.
Cancellation and reschedule charges are applicable even if you are NOT able to take the tour because of visa rejection.
Pricing
1. One room can accommodate maximum 4 people. Even if you are 5 people including 1 month old baby you still need 2 rooms.
2. If you can carry your child up to 2 years of age then you do not need to book seats for him. It may vary from one tour to another.
3. Service providers hold the right to change the itinerary and hotel arrangements without any notice.
4. Child (0-9 years) and Single traveler going on the tour have special rates. These prices vary from one tour to another.
5. Meals and Attractions are not included. You can ask your tour guide to try to arrange the meal for you as per your requirements. For attractions, admission fees pay it to the tour guide on the tour.
6. Prices may change without any notice because of prices fluctuation in the market.
7. All prices mentioned on the website are in US dollars.
8. In Case of Bank Wire Transfer customer have to bear Wire transfer fee.
9. Tour package price is inclusive of taxes.
10. Tour Prices are every individual and in view of room inhabitance.
11. Final hotels booked may not be same as the one mentioned on the website.
Child rates are applicable for children between (0-12 years) of age. Parents are advised to bring car seats for the safety of their child.
Buy 2 Get 3rd discounted: Get 3rd Ticket on special discounted rates on the purchase of 2 tickets.
Responsibility
3. Before booking any tour make sure to go through every detail like tour itinerary, tour price, cancellation policy, reschedule and refund policies. Tour Guide will be Chinese and English or it can only be chinese based on the group size.
4. You should either bring a printed copy of your E-Ticket or bring it in your smartphone on the day of tour departure. You should also bring a valid photo ID along with your E-Ticket. In the case of any issues for not carrying E-Ticket or Photo ID GoldenBusTour will not be responsible.
5.Make sure to provide a valid phone number so we can reach you in the case of any emergency.
6. Please read all important notes, inclusion, exclusion section, terms and conditions, policies and below notes.
6a. Tour Operator holds the right to cancel the tour at any time depending on poor weather condition or some other unforeseen circumstances. However, GoldenBusTour will update its customers about the cancellation and shall not be held accountable for charges other than tour fees.
6b. Change in tour price will not affect any confirmed booking.
6c. Tour Operator can change the order of itinerary at any time without any notice.
8.Reach Departure location about 20 to 30 minutes before departure time. Unfortunately, no one will wait for you in case you get in late. The bus mostly has Bus Operator name and logo on it. Even if you are five minutes late and miss the bus then GoldenBusTours or Tour Operator will not be responsible. There will be no refund in this case. You will be charged 100% tour fee.
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