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Japan Tour Package |
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: 09 Nights / 10 Days | Grade
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| Destinations
Covered: Delhi - Tokyo - Matsumoto -
Takayama - Shirakawa - Kanazawa - Kyoto - Osaka - Delhi. |
Your itinerary day by day
Day 1:
Delhi - Tokyo
Begin your tour.
Welcome to Vardhman's Tour.
Transfer
to International Airport to board the flight at-least 3 hours prior to the departure
time.
On arrival in JAPAN, our representative will meet and greet you at the
meeting point near the exit gate after immigration and customs and then transfer
to your pre-booked hotel.
Rest of the day is free
Overnight: Hotel
Day
2: Tokyo
Meet our tour director and traveling companions' prior to a morning
sightseeing of Tokyo, home to more than 8 million people. Your tour takes you
to the MEIJI SHRINE, a magnificent 20th century Shinto monument set in a man-made
forest, followed by a drive to see the Imperial palace Plaza. Next, visit an ARTIST'S
STUDIO and enjoy demonstrations by a master calligrapher before trying it yourself.
You will also have an opportunity to try on a traditional KIMONO and enjoy a TEA
CEREMONY. Last stop is the ASAKUSA KANNON TEMPLE with the NAKAMISE SHOPPING ARCADE.
The balance of the day is at leisure, perhaps stroll through the famous
Ginza area. Tonight, join your traveling companions at a welcome dinner hosted
by your Tour director. After dinner, join your tour director for a WALKING TOUR
among the dazzling neon lights of Tokyo.
Overnight: Hotel
Day
3: Tokyo
A free day for independent activities.
You may wish to join
a full day optional excursion to Kamakura, home of the 750-year-old Great Buddha,
followed by a scenic drive to Hakone and a cable car ride for panoramic views
of Mount Fuji (Weather permitting). Your optional tour concludes with a thrilling
bullet train ride back to Tokyo, during your evening at leisure you may want to
experience a local Japanese restaurant.
Overnight: Hotel
Day
4: Tokyo - Matsumoto - Takayama
Journey to Matsumoto, gateway to the Japanese
Alps. Visit famous MATSUMOTO CASTLE, dating back to 1593, and discover
the history at the JAPAN FOLKLORE MUSEUM. After lunch, continue by motor
coach through the ruggedly beautiful Japanese Alps to the quiet, isolated town
of Takayama, where old traditions are untouched by the passage of time. The balance
of the day is at leisure, providing you time to explore the narrow streets where
artisans sell traditional crafts.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 5:
Takayama
Today begins with a visit to the morning market, where farmers
display locally grown fruits, vegetables, and flowers. Then on to the San - Machi
Suji historic district, famous for sake distilleries and tiny lacquer ware shops
where merchants buy and sell as they have for 300 years. Visit the KUSAKABE
HERITAGE HOUSE for a glimpse of traditional Japanese architecture of the late
- 19th Century. In the afternoon, a short ride brings you to the HIDA MINZOKU
- MURA FOLK VILLAGE, a collection of traditional buildings and farmhouses,
as well as numerous artifacts relating to the life and work of the local villagers.
Tonight, enjoy wonderful Japanese - style dinner.
Overnight: Hotel
Day
6: Takayama - Shirakawa -Kanazawa
This morning, enjoy a drive through the
mountainous Shokawa Valley to Shirakawa. This remote region of Japan is home to
several UNESCO world Heritage Sites due to the unique GASSHO - ZUKURI (Joined
hands)- Style thatched houses that can be found only here. Continue to the scenic
town of Kanazawa, situated between the mountains and the sea of Japan and once
the country's richest region. Your tour director leads you on a tour of one of
Japan's greatest gardens. KENROKU - EN, the "Garden of six Qualities,"
is dating from the 1670s. Adjacent to the garden is the ISHIKAWA PREFECTURE CRAFTS
MUSEUM, displaying more than 30 traditional crafts, including the locally famous
Kanazawa Haku gold leaf produced since 1593. Your included dinner tonight is at
your choice of one of three restaurants with in your hotel.(B,D)
Overnight;
Hotel
Day 7: Kanazawa - Kyoto
This afternoon, travel along
the Sea of Japan to Kyoto. Upon arrival, visit the FUSHIMI INARI SHRINE, renowned
for the thousands of brightly colored Torii Gates. Here you will witness an exclusive
performance of MIKO (Shinto girls). Afterward, visit YUZEN HANDMADE CORNER to
learn about the Yuzen dyeing technique used to decorate Kimonos by painting dye
directly on the cloth. You will be invited to participate in making your own souvenir
using this traditional technique. Next, visit Kinkakuji, the TEMPLE OF THE GOLD
PAVILION, and the HEIAN SHRINE & GARDEN.
Overnight: Hotel
Day
8: Kyoto
This morning city tour features the extra ordinary NIJO CASTLE,
built in 1603 as the official residence of Shogun Tokugawa leyasu. For lunch,
participate in a special JAPANESE COOKING CLASS. Under the instruction of a local
chef you will learn how to make a popular Japanese dish. Perhaps join the afternoon
optional excursion to Nara, the oldest capital of Japan , where you will visit
Todaiji Temple with its Great Buddha; Kasuga Shrine, famous for stone and bronze
lanterns; and Kofukuji Temple with its 5- Story Pagoda.
Overnight: Hotel
Day
9: Kyoto
A full day at leisure to explore more of Kyoto's temples, shrines,
palaces and pagodas. Or, for an authentic taste of Japan , consider a visit to
a traditional sake brewery for a tasting and to learn about the brewing tradition
that has been passed down through the generations. Tonight your tour director
hosts a farewell dinner to celebrate your discovery of Japan.
Overnight:
Hotel
Day 10: Kyoto - Osaka - Delhi
Transfer to Kansai airport.
Your homebound flight leaves later this afternoon and arrives the same day.
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