With a relaxed and happy mood, your luggage is filled with unlimited expectations, the distinguished guests will go to the airport by themselves, and the transoceanic flight will take you to Tokyo, the capital of Japan.
Today you will arrive in Tokyo, the capital of Japan. Your tour guide will be waiting for your arrival at the airport. After picking you up, you will be transferred to the hotel to check in and rest to recharge for the wonderful journey ahead. Or take the airport bus to Tokyo Shinjuku Washington Hotel.
Itinerary:
Kamakura Komachi Street-Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine-Kamakura Great Buddha-Kamakura High School Station-Enoden Experience-Shonan Coast Walk
After breakfast, depart for Kamakura, an ancient city on the Shonan coast. Visit the most popular shopping streets【Kamakura Komachi Street】, there are various shops on both sides of the street, which is very suitable for purchasing various souvenirs. Then go to visit Hachimangu Shrine, one of the three major Hachimangu shrines in Japan.【Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine】, check in at Kamakura Kotoku-in Temple【Kamakura Great Buddha】. The bronze Buddha has been baptized over the years and remains kind-hearted and Zen-like. It is one of Japan's national treasures.【Kamakura High School Station Front】It is the prototype of Lingnan High School in "Slam Dunk". The intersection not far from the station is the location for the classic scene where Sakuragi Hanamichi and Akame Haruko greet each other. Standing at the intersection, amid the jingling of bells, you can also feel the passionate youth memories of Slam Dunk. After lunch [Enoden Experience] Enoden is a streetcar that connects Fujisawa and Kamakura. The itinerary includes most of Kamakura's famous attractions, and the scene of the train rushing past often appears in major Japanese movies and animations (experience the section from Kamakura High School Station to Kamakura Daibutsu)【Shonan Coast Walk】Cross the railway crossing and the road, and go down the stairs to reach the Shonan coast. It is a paradise for surfers and those who enjoy seaside sports. Stroll on the beach, listen to the waves and relax. If the weather is good, you can even see Mount Fuji. In the afternoon, drive to Karuizawa in time.
Itinerary:
Karuizawa Stone Church-Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza
After breakfast, drive to Karuizawa, which Lennon called his second hometown, and visit【Karuizawa Stone Church】There are two famous churches in Hoshino Resorts, the Stone Church designed by American architect Kendrick Kellogg that is in harmony with nature, and the Plateau Church with a history of nearly a hundred years.
【Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza】Completed in 1995, it has more than 200 outlets focusing on overseas fashion designer brands. The nearby Harunire Terrace (Spring Elm Street) leads to a different fashion factor from the shopping mall. It is in a claustrophobic place surrounded by forests, but it has many high-end shops and restaurants.
At the right time, drive 3 hours to Ogizawa area and check into the hotel.
Itinerary:
Kurobe Dam-Kurobeira-Daikanbo Observation Deck-Daisetsudani-Murodo-Midahara-Bimeidaira-Toyama Tateyama Station
Remark：If the number of people is small and there is only a driver and tour guide, guests must follow other independent travelers or groups over Tateyama Kurobe. The driver needs to drive the luggage to Lishan Station to wait for the guests.
Tateyama Kurobe Alps Tour
Experience a variety of means of transportation (tunnel trolleybus, cable car and aerial ropeway) to start the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route trip.
Starting from Ogizawa, the trolleybus will take you through the 6.1-kilometer-long Kanden Tunnel to the Kurobe Reservoir (1,470 meters above sea level). pass through【Kurobe Dam】, arrive by underground cable car【Kurobeira】(elevation 1828 meters) where you can overlook the entire Kurobe Lake. Then, the ropeway will take you across【Daikanbong Observation Deck】(2316 meters above sea level), where you can have an unobstructed view of the Japanese Alps and the lake behind the dam. Starting from the Daikanbo Observation Deck, another trolleybus will take you through the famous【Daisetsu Valley】Arrive Arrive【Muro Hall】(2450 meters above sea level), the plateau bus stops at【Mitahara】arrive【Beauty Flat】. Finally, take the mountain cable car to the finish line【Toyama Tateyama Station】, check into a hotel in Toyama city.
★Wonder of the world - Snow Valley [Opening hours: April 15th - June 22nd]
【Daisetsu Valley】Located in the center of the Tateyama Kurobe Northern Alps at an altitude of 2,450 meters, you can see the mountains above 3,000 meters in front of you. It is the highest point of the Tateyama Kurobe Route, Japan's famous alpine tourism and hiking route. The snow on the top of the mountain is thickest in April, reaching more than ten meters. The locals used snowplows to dig out a road in the snow, with snow walls standing on both sides, forming the wonder of the Snow Valley.
Itinerary:
Shirakawa-go Gassho Village-Takayama Jinya-Takayama Sanmachi Street
【Shirakawa-go Gassho Village】Villages with unique landscapes such as Shirakawa-go and Gokayama were registered as UNESCO World Heritage Sites in December 1995 under the name "Gasho-zukuri Settlement of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama".
Lunch recommendation: Taste Miso Hida Beef on Takayama Ancient Street
【Takayama Jinya】Takayama Jinya was first built in 1615. Of the existing buildings, only the barn is from the time of its original construction. The other buildings were rebuilt from the original between 1816 and 1841. It has a long history of 400 years. In order to preserve the original flavor, the internal space configuration of the "Takayama Jinya" is restored according to historical records. It includes the interrogation room where prisoners were tortured and the bamboo torture tools, which are still the interrogation positions of the old times. In addition to the famous Kyoto Prefecture, Takayama City is probably the nostalgic city most highly praised by tourists. Known as "Little Kyoto", Takayama City has an elegant and quiet small town style and a charm that is even better than Kyoto.
【Takayama Sanmachi Street】The traditional Japanese style is preserved here, and the time goes back to show the style of the Edo period. The original-color ancient buildings and the elegant and quiet atmosphere show the traditional beauty of Japanese culture.
Go to Nagoya Shinkansen Station to take the Shinkansen to downtown Osaka and check into the hotel. Or drive directly to Osaka on the same day (it may be overtime and needs to be confirmed with the team)
Today we will end our pleasant journey in Japan by private car (or take the airport bus on our own) and transfer to Osaka Kansai International Airport (KIX) to catch an international flight back home, ending our trip to Japan.
Seat selection and payment instructions
1. Applicable seating range
"Preferred seats" usually refer to the front row area in the bus compartment (specifically based on the actual seat distribution on the bus that day). These seats enjoy a wider field of view, a more convenient boarding and alighting experience, and a relatively comfortable riding space.
2.Charging standards
(1) Itinerary of 8 days or less: USD 12/person/day
(2) Itinerary of more than 8 days: USD 15/person/day
The fee will be calculated on a daily basis based on the total number of days of the trip and will be charged once upon registration.
3. Reservation rules
(1) Voluntary choice: All tour participants can voluntarily choose whether to purchase preferred seat services when registering based on their own needs.
(2) First-come-first-served: The number of preferred seats is limited. Usually for models with 15 seats or above, the first three rows belong to the paid area. Confirmation is based on payment order, while stocks last.
(3) Priority for traveling together: If traveling companions (same order) need to book preferred seats at the same time, we will try our best to arrange adjacent seats.
4. Precautions
(1) The preferred seat fee does not include any other service content, but only the priority of seat location.
(2) If the car needs to be replaced due to weather, road conditions, vehicle scheduling, etc., we will try our best to provide a seat arrangement of equal value or refund the corresponding fee based on the actual number of days affected.
(3) For passengers who have not purchased this service, we will allocate other seats for free in rotation order, and try to ensure that the seats of traveling companions are adjacent to each other.
5.Refund policy
(1) If the order is canceled more than 7 days before the start of the trip, the preferred seat fee will be fully refunded;
(2) If canceled 3-7 days before the trip, 50% of the fee will be refunded;
(3) If canceled within 3 days before the trip, no refund will be given.
Itinerary instructions
Special instructions:
1. The above itinerary sequence, attractions, flights and accommodation locations may be temporarily changed, modified or replaced. The final itinerary is subject to the itinerary confirmed by our company before departure;
2. Our company reserves the right to change the itinerary and add price differences due to factors such as airlines, visas, governments, weather, etc.;
3. The flight numbers and times listed in the itinerary are for reference only, and reasonable adjustments will be made based on the actual situation;
Travel information
1. Gathering and boarding requirements
(1) All tour group members must gather on time and depart on time. Please arrive at the pick-up location 15 minutes in advance. Our company's tour bus will not wait. If you fail to gather and set off at the agreed time and location, or fail to join midway, you will be deemed to have given up automatically and the fee will not be refunded.
(2) The pick-up and drop-off times stated in the tour notice are all estimated times, and the specific pick-up and drop-off locations are subject to confirmation by the company. If due to traffic conditions or other special circumstances, our company's bus cannot arrive at the boarding location on time or the time is temporarily changed, our company will notify you in time, so please be patient.
2. Vehicle and luggage requirements
(1) Passenger buses are divided into three types: buses, minibuses and minibuses. Generally, buses have luggage compartments dedicated to storing luggage, while minibuses and minibuses have relatively smaller spaces for luggage storage. In view of the limited space in the luggage compartment of the bus, it is recommended not to carry too much luggage when traveling. Our company will arrange vehicles according to the final group size, ensuring one person per person.
(2) In order to avoid overcrowding in front of the scenic spots, the bus parking areas in most cities are far away from the scenic spots, and drivers are not allowed to park casually. Violators will be subject to heavy fines. If necessary, the pick-up and drop-off location may be some distance away from the attraction. Please understand.
3. Safety tips for taking a bus
(1) Smoking in the car is prohibited.
(2) Please do not bring prohibited items.
(3) Do not fiddle with anything on the car at will to avoid unnecessary damage.
(4) During the temporary stop of the bus, obey the tour guide’s arrangements and do not stay away from the group.
(5) When group members get off the bus for sightseeing, dining, or shopping, please close the windows of the tour vehicle and carry your valuables with you. The travel agency is not responsible for any loss or theft.
(6) Due to the long journey time and heavy vehicle loads, if the car breaks down and affects the itinerary, the travel agency will quickly take remedial measures and ask the group members to actively cooperate.
