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 aircraft will take you there. Osaka, Japan. We will spend the night on the plane. It will be cold on the plane, so please prepare wind-proof clothes.
Today you will arrive in the Kansai commercial capital of Japan -Osaka, the tour guide will be waiting for your arrival at the airport. After receiving you, he will arrange for you to check in and rest at the hotel to recharge for the wonderful journey ahead. In the evening you can【Shinsaibashi + Dotonbori Shisaibashi & Dotonbori】Free time to do some shopping. Japanese people often say "eat in Osaka" and a gluttonous feast is a must. Crab dish or puffer fish dishes may be good choices. Return to the hotel to rest on your own.
After breakfast, drive to【Osaka Castle Park】(Futo Castle), together with Nagoya Castle and Kumamoto Castle, ranks among the three castles in Japanese history. It is also known as "Jincheng" or "Jincheng". It was built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi and is the spiritual hometown of the Japanese people where the Toyotomi clan is located. Chinese food at【Kuromon Market】Eat on your own. Kuromon Market is the kitchen of Osaka people, a distribution center for top-quality ingredients, and a variety of seafood.
Then head to the spiritual homeland of the Japanese【Nara】As the old capital of Japan, this peaceful city not only preserves the traces of Buddhism’s initial introduction to Japan, but also has a rich Tang-style architectural style.【Nara Park】The leisurely strolling deer add vitality to this ancient city. Walk with the deer and visit the largest wooden building in the world today【Todaiji Temple】and important sacrificial sites in Japan【Kasuga Shrine】. Drive to Japan at the right timeThousand-year-old capital - Kyoto, check-in。
After breakfast, visit【Kiyomizu Temple】The oldest temple in Kyoto and a World Cultural Heritage. The suspended Kiyomizu stage in front of the main hall is a Japanese national treasure.【Nenenzaka Sannenzaka Sannenzaka】Japan’s “Important Traditional Building Group Protection Area”. There are Japanese-style buildings full of ancient charm on both sides of Ishizaka. There are many Japanese-style souvenir shops to browse. From time to time, you can meet women wearing traditional clothes walking past.
Continue to visit【Ryoanji Temple】The sadness, mystery, wabi-sabi, and spirit of things have always been the characteristics of Japanese aesthetics. How does Ryoanji Stone Garden, which represents the ultimate Zen of Japanese dry landscape gardens, embody the beauty of negation and blank space.
【Fushimi Inari Taisha】The most famous thing here is the dense vermilion "Senbon Torii" behind the main hall of the shrine. It is one of the most representative landscapes in Kyoto and also appeared in the movie "Memoirs of a Geisha". Walking into the Senbon Torii Gate, the decayed dark red torii gate and the bright vermilion torii gate are densely intertwined, which looks particularly spectacular and charming through the sunlight, and is quite visually shocking. Drive to JapanChubu City-Nagoya Nagoya。
After breakfast, proceed to visit【Takayama Jinya】The Takayama Jinya was first built in 1615. Of the existing buildings, only the barn is from the original building. The other buildings were rebuilt between 1816 and 1841, making it a 400-year-old building. 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 days. 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.
【Mitsumachi Ancient 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. Lunch recommendation: Taste miso Hida beef on Takayama Ancient Street.
【Shirakawa Village Shirakawa 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".
【Kenroku-en】(Kenroku-en) The first of Japan's three most famous gardens. It is a famous cherry blossom viewing garden in the Hokuriku region and a rare "forest-spring tour-style" garden in Japan. There are more than 400 Somei Yoshino, Satozakura, and Higanzakura trees in the garden.
After breakfast, proceed to visitTateyama Kurobe:Tateyama Kurobe, which has always been known as the "Japanese Alps" and "Japan's last secret place", is located in central Japan. It has been regarded as Japan's spiritual mountain since ancient times, and is listed as Japan's three sacred mountains along with Mount Fuji and Hakusan. Except for the half-year closure of the mountain due to heavy snow every year, the rest of the time here is full of seasonal wonders: the majestic huge mountain snow wall in spring, the mountainous mountains in summer, and the maple leaves on the mountain in autumn complementing the first snow on the peak. Every year it attracts tourists from all over the world to travel thousands of miles to watch it.(Open from the end of April to November)
Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route Experience a variety of means of transportation (tunnel trolleybus, cable car and aerial ropeway) to start the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route trip.
Departing from Toyama Tateyama Station, the cable car takes you to [Bimeidaira], then transfer to the plateau bus and stop at [Mitahara] to reach [Murodo] (2450 meters above sea level) and the famous [Daisetsudani]. Take the tunnel trolley bus again to the [Daikanmine Observation Deck] (2316 meters above sea level) where you can have an unobstructed view of the Japanese Alps and the lake behind the dam. Take the aerial ropeway to fly to [Kurobedaira] Kurobedaira (1828 meters above sea level) overlooks the entire Kurobe Lake. Trolleybuses take you through the 6.1km long Kanden Tunnel to Kurobe Reservoir (1470m above sea level). Finally, take the trolleybus at Kurobe Dam and take you through the 6.1-kilometer-long Kanden Tunnel to the end of the trip, Ogizawa Ogizawa.
★Wonder of the world - Yukino Otani (Great Snow Valley)
[Opening hours: April 15th - June 22nd]
[Daisetsudani Yukino Otani] Located in the center of the Tateyama Kurobe Northern Alps at an altitude of 2,450 meters, mountains above 3,000 meters are 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.
After breakfast, drive to what Lennon called his second home.Karuizawa Karuizawa,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】Established in 1995, it has more than 200 outlet stores 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 a claustrophobic place surrounded by forests, but it has many high-end shops and restaurants.
After breakfast, drive 3 hours to Japan’s capital -Tokyo. Visit after lunch【Imperial Palace + Double Bridge】(30 minutes) The Imperial Palace is the palace where the Emperor of Japan lives. The Niju Bridge is located in front of the main entrance of the Imperial Palace and spans the inner moat. It is a recognized symbol of Japan.
Go to【Ginza】As the most expensive area in the world, there are many large department stores nearby, and the world's first-tier brands gather here. Then go to New York’s Times Square in Tokyo——【Shibuya】(60 minutes), this is where Japan’s trendy culture gathers. At Shibuya Station, you can also see the commemorative【Hachiko statue, the loyal dog】。
Tokyo night view tour itinerary:
Yakatabune Tour: See the scenery of Tokyo Bay, enjoy the Japanese hotpot and enjoy the song and dance show (60 minutes) → visit Kanda Myojin Shrine and watch the Japanese cultural miscellany SHOW (60 minutes) → climb the Tokyo Tower to enjoy the night view of Tokyo (45 minutes)
After breakfast, we will first drive to【Sensoji Temple】(No less than 30 minutes). Sensoji Temple is a historic and popular temple in Tokyo with a history of more than 1,400 years. The main deity enshrined is the Holy Guanyin. Later tour【Nakamise Shopping Street】(no less than 30 minutes), this is one of the busiest shopping streets in Tokyo. Then go to the world’s second tallest tower at 634 meters——【Tokyo Skytree】(Climb the tower) Overlooking the bustling city of Tokyo (if the weather is good, you may have a chance to see Mount Fuji). Then go to Ueno Park for half a day of free activities. Chinese food is available nearby (within a 10-minute walk). The most smoky restaurant in Tokyo【Amigo Ueno】=Solve it yourself. In less than one kilometer, all kinds of goods from all over Japan are gathered. You can spend a slow afternoon here【Tokyo National Museum, Japan】=A large collection of Japanese national treasures, giving you an in-depth understanding of Japan’s past and present (free visit).【National Museum of Western Art】The only work by Le Corbusier in Japan, it is also the only art museum in Japan that collects Western art. The museum collects works by impressionist painters including Rodin, Ruben, Reannault, Monet, and Gauguin. Take a special car back to the hotel at the specified time. Or you can go back to the hotel at your leisure.
Today we will end our pleasant trip to Japan. You can book a suitable flight to leave Tokyo according to your needs.
Please note: Our staff only provides one free airport drop-off service from the hotel (please communicate with the customer service staff to confirm the specific time, other time periods require paid airport drop-off, please know)
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.
