8D7N New Discovery of Golden Route Group Tour
Highlights
Discover the “Golden Route”, stretching from Kyoto to Tokyo, which has much to offer for first-time & seasoned visitors to Japan, not to forget a bullet train shinkansen experience! Stay in 4 – 5* accommodations throughout the trip in this small luxury group.
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The renowned “Golden Route” of Japan, runs from Tokyo to Kyoto and vice versa, has much to offer for both first-time visitors and seasoned visitors to Japan. Immerse yourself in the unique cultures and architectures from ancient to modern Japan.
Following this tour, you will visit the cities of Osaka, Kyoto, Nagoya and Tokyo. Not forgetting the various spots for Sakura viewing at the historic sites and castles. This is a small group luxury tour of 20 pax + 1 T/L, staying at 4-5* hotels throughout the trip and all meals are included.
- Arrive at Itami (Osaka) Airport via Japan Airlines flight from Singapore
- Meet & Greet with local guide
- Transfer to hotel, free time until dinner
- *Hilton Osaka Hotel or similar
- This morning, visit Kuromon Market where you can find various vendors selling fresh produce & shellfish
- Stop by Fushimi Inari Shrine where a majestic view awaits with countless rows of Torii Gates, then Kiyomizu Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site and a symbol of ancient Kyoto
- Finally, take a rest in the hotel before dinner at local restaurant
- *Miyako Kyoto Hotel or similar
- After breakfast, travel to Arashiyama Bamboo Forest and be enchanted by the winding path of bamboos
- Then, visit the Kinkakuji Temple where its top two floors are decked in gold leaf!
- Finally, take a stroll down the streets of Gion before dinner at a local restaurant
- *Miyako Kyoto Hotel or similar
- After breakfast, travel to Hikone Castle where the white exteriors of the castle forms a stark contrast to the pink of the blooming sakuras
- Next, go to Genkyu en Garden which is a landscape garden that existed since the 17th centuries
- Then transfer to the hotel which is situated in front of Japan's largest freshwater lake Lake Biwa for the night's stay
- *XIV Biwako Hotel or similar
- Today, transfer to Nagoya, the fourth most populated city in Japan, where you will stop by the symbol of Nagoya - Nagoya Castle first for some photo opportunities
- Next head off to Sakae area, a popular shopping district in Nagoya city for some shopping until dinner time at a local restaurant
- *Hilton Nagoya Hotel or similar
- After breakfast, hop on the Bullet train Shinkansen ride to Tokyo Station
- Visit Asakusa Kannon Temple, Nakamise Street and Sumida River area to enjoy cherry blossoms
- Head back to hotel for rest time before dinner at local restaurant
- *Royal Park Hotel or similar
- Today, visit the Imperial Palace before Ginza, a district known for its upmarket boutique shops
- Next, stop byOdaiba, a waterfront area in Tokyo city for its beautiful night view before heading for dinner and back to hotel
- *Royal Park Hotel or similar
- After breakfast, visit Ueno Park, a popular spot for sakura viewing
- Stop by the popular crossing of Shibuya and then Harajuku, a place popular with teen culture and tourists!
- Bid farewell to Japan as we head off to the airport for the flight back to Singapore
- No refund for unused services & tours are subjected to weather conditions.*Sakura / Flower viewing is subjected to weather conditions.
- Sequence of itinerary, meals, hotels & activities are subjected to changes without prior notice.
- Pictures shown are purely for illustration purposes only.
- Excludes approximate airport taxes of S$530/pax (subject to change).
- Visa fees, if applicable.
- Guide & driver tipping fees, approximately $8/pax/day.