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 on the first day of your tour: Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT), Tokyo International Airport (HND)

Free pick-up time on the first day of your tour: Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT): 13:00, 16:00, 19:00 and 22:00. Tokyo International Airport (HND): 14:00, 17:00 and 20:00. This time is the time for the guests to meet with our staff after picking up their luggage at the baggage claim area.

Hotel: Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo Or Hotel East 21 Tokyo 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: Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo Or Shinagawa 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. You will have a glimpse of the highest tower in the world, Tokyo Skytree. Following, we will head to visit Nijubashi Bridge, the palace where the Emperor of Japan lives. Next, follow us to go to Ginza to shopping! Well, do not miss Tokyo’s famous shopping and entertainment district Odaiba! Enjoy the beautiful ocean view and beach in Odaiba's seaside park; go to DiverCity Shopping Plaza and take an photo with a huge 1:1 Mobile Suit Gundam model. Then we’ll go to Shibuya. At the Shibuya Station, you can also see the statue built to commemorate the loyal dog Hachiko. Finally, we will visit Shinjuku Kabukicho and feel the charm of this sleepless city! 

Itinerary:

Sensoji Temple (30 mins) → Nakamise-dori Street (30 mins, overlook the Tokyo Skytree) → Nijubashi Bridge (40 mins) → Ginza (60 mins) → Odaiba (45 mins) → Shibuya (30 mins) → Hachiko Memorial Statue (20 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)

Special note: During the departure period from March 19 to April 24, the itinerary of the day will be added: Cherry Blossom Viewing at Chidorigafuchi Park. The scenery is affected by the climate. Please understand.

Hotel: Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo Or Hotel East 21 Tokyo Or similar.

After having breakfast at the hotel, we will first drive to Arakurayama Sengen Park to capture the beautiful vista of Mount Fuji. You can overlook the street view of Fujiyoshida City. We will pass by the popular Hikawa Clock Shop & Kanadorii. In the afternoon we will visit Lake Kawaguchiko, the famous shooting spot of Mount Fuji. Then, we will drive to the Mount Fuji 5th Station. Mount Fuji is the highest peak in Japan and one of the largest active volcanoes in the world. Finally, we will head to the Hamanako Hot Spring Resort to check-in. We will arrange lake view rooms for you. 

Itinerary:

Tokyo → Arakurayama Sengen Park (30 mins) → Hikawa Clock Shop & Kanadorii (20 mins) → Lake Kawaguchiko (30 mins) → Mount Fuji 5th Station (40 mins) → Hamanako Hot Spring Resort

Special Note:

1. If you cannot climb the Mount Fuji 5th Station due to weather, you will go to Oshino Hakkai (40 mins) instead.

2. During the maple leaf season from 10/22 to 11/20, you will see the beautiful fall view beside the Lake Kawaguchiko. The landscape is affected by the weather and climate. Please refer to what you see.

Hotel: Hamanako Resort & Spa The Ocean Or Hotel Listel Hamanako Or Hamanako Lakeside Plaza Or Similar. (Lunch & Dinner included)

Rise and shine! Today we will first drive to Fushimi Inari Shrine, one of the most prosperous shrines in the Kyoto area. The shrine is dedicated to Inari, the god of agriculture and commerce. In the shrine, you can see various fox stone statues. Then, we will visit the ancient Kiyomizudera Temple. You will see the suspended Kiyomizudera Stage. The Sannenzaka & Ninenzaka leading to the temple is also very charming. Afterwards, we will proceed to beautiful Gion and Hanamikoji Dori to appreciate the unique historical site. Afterwards, we will go to visit Yasaka Shrine. Yasaka Shrine enshrines the gods such as Suo Yuzun, Kushida Himemei, and Yasushi Yuko God. A large number of Japanese people will come to pray at festival. 

Itinerary:

Hamanako Hot Spring Resort → Fushimi Inari Shrine & Senbon Torii (40 mins) → Kiyomizudera Temple (30 mins, ticket included) → Sannenzaka & Ninenzaka (20 mins) → Gion + Hanamikoji Dori (30 mins) → Yasaka Shrine (15 mins) → Kyoto

Special Note:

1. During the cherry blossom season from 3/19 to 4/24, the itinerary of the day will be added: Kyoto Gyoen National Garden (30 minutes). The scenery is affected by the current weather and climate. Please refer to the actual view. Please understand.

2. From 10/22 to 11/20 of the maple leaf season,  we will go to Arashiyama Togetsukyo Bridge instead of Fushimi Inari Shrine & Senbon Torii. The landscape is affected by the weather and climate conditions, please understand.

Hotel: The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike, Autograph Collection Or Agora Kyoto Shijo Or Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto Or similar. (Lunch included)

After breakfast, we will first drive to Nara, an ancient city with a history of thousands of years. Here, we will have fun with so many cute deer in Nara Park! Then we will visit the world's largest wooden building, the Todaiji Temple. Following, we will head to visit Osaka. Osaka City Park is an attraction that you cannot miss. The Osaka Castle built with green tiles and white walls stands in the middle of the park. The stone walls are also architectural wonders! Finally, we will visit Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street and Dotonbori, the busiest business district in Osaka.

Itinerary:

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

Hotel: Hotel Agora Regency Osaka Sakai Or Agora Place Osaka Namba Or Hotel Plaza Osaka Or similar. (Lunch & Dinner included Osaka Wagyu BBQ)

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 Agora Regency Osaka Sakai Or Agora Place Osaka Namba Or Hotel Plaza Osaka 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) 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 for the airport before 8 o'clock, the tour guide can help the guest take a taxi.

  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.

  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.