Breakfast at the hotel.

After Breakfast, we will start our day by exploring Tokyo.

We will visit GOTOKUJI TEMPLE – Gotokuji Temple, located in the Setagaya ward of Tokyo, is a Buddhist temple that is said to be the birthplace of the Maneki-Neko, or “luck-inviting cat figurine.” These small statues, which portray a cat sitting up and beckoning with its front paw, have become quite popular all over the world with cat lovers.

We will now drive by IMPERIAL PALACE GARDENS – Home to the Emperor, the Imperial Palace and the Gardens of the Imperial Palace are one of the most iconic sites in Japan. Nestled within beautiful parkland, the Imperial Palace feels far removed from the sights and sounds of Tokyo’s nearby thriving center. The palace is surrounded by large gardens, which are divided into the Inner Palace Grounds and the Imperial Palace East Gardens.

We will now visit ASAKUSA – It is known as the location of the Sensō-ji, a Buddhist temple dedicated to the bodhisattva Kannon. It is simply one of the most vibrant districts in the capital. Overflowing with restaurants, traditional shops, ancient temples, and historic shopping streets, this well-known spot is a famous destination among tourists.

Next to Asakusa, we will visit NAKAMISE STREET – Bustling shopping street connecting the main gate of Sensoji Temple & the main hall. Get a feel for old-school Tokyo at one of Japan’s oldest shopping streets.

Lunch at a local restaurant. (On your own).

After lunch, we will visit the Tokyo SKY TREE – With a whopping height of 450 meters, Tokyo Skytree was recognized as the world’s tallest tower by Guinness World Records. Ladies! Let’s click some pictures here!

Time to explore the most famous places with CHERRY BLOSSOM BLOOMING near MEGURO RIVER – The Meguro River cherry blossoms are the most famous area in Tokyo to see the budding beauties. Relax under riverside cherry blossoms in hip Nakameguro. Celebrate the arrival of spring at Meguro River—perhaps the best spot in Tokyo to view the sakura cherry blossoms. The sakura trees turn the riverside promenade into shades of white and pink.

In the evening, we will have a session with a SAKE MAKER & DINNER – Discover the world of sake at this unique sake-tasting session in Tokyo. Learn from an expert sake sommelier (wine steward) and pair sake with Japanese snacks. Explore the history, process & taste of Japan’s famous drink. Followed by Japanese Dinner.

Drive back to the hotel.

Overnight at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Check out from the hotel. *(Handover Luggage to Concierge – One Luggage per piece per person for transfer from Odawara to Kyoto).

Move towards MT FUJI till the 5th station – Mt Fuji is one of the most popular landmarks in Japan. The 5th station is the closest place we can reach Mt Fuji. Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station is a popular sightseeing spot also for those not climbing the mountain. The observation area here has views of Fujiyoshida and Lake Yamanaka at Komitake Shrine, behind the shopping area.

Lunch at Beer Brewery.

After lunch, we will visit HAKONE – It is close to Tokyo and Mount Fuji and is a popular travel destination. Hakone can be enjoyed year-round with its stunning seasonal landscape and many events. Famous for its hot springs, natural beauty, and the view across Lake Ashinoko of nearby Mount Fuji.

Time to enjoy a short ride to LAKE ASHINOKO CRUISE – Lake Ashi Cruise is a basic 15-20 min. cruise and it runs around Mt Fuji. Enjoy a beautiful view of Lake Ashi, a lake formed in the caldera of Mount Hakone after the volcano’s last eruption 3,000 years ago.

We will now transfer to OWAKUDANI VALLEY – One of Hakone’s best-known draws is Ōwakudani, a rugged valley riddled with volcanic vents belching pungent clouds of steam. A volcanic valley with active sulphur vents and hot springs in Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. It is the area around a crater created during the last eruption of Mount Hakone some 3000 years ago.

Time to relax!

Our trip to Japan won’t be that rewarding without the ONSEN EXPERIENCE – The Japanese emphasized the virtues of “naked communication”. Onsens are an important part of Japanese culture. It is a natural hot spring fuelled by volcanic activity and the resort atmosphere that has emerged around many such springs. (Note – Keep your own swimming costumes to avoid the rentals).

We will now Drive to Odawara Station for Kyoto – Board a Shinkansen Bullet Train from Odawara Station and arrive at Kyoto Station. Check Out from Kyoto Station.

Arrive in Kyoto and walk down to the hotel. Check-in.

Dinner at the local restaurant.

Overnight at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel.

After breakfast, we will start our day by visiting YASAKA KŌSHIN-DŌ TEMPLE – The Most Colourful Temple in Kyoto. It is a small temple located in the Higashiyama area in Kyoto. Explore and enjoy the visit to Kyoto’s most colorful Instagram-worthy temple.

We will now proceed to visit the KINKAKUJI TEMPLE – It is a Zen Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan. Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion) is a temple in northern Kyoto whose top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf. Formally known as Rokuonji, the temple was the retirement villa of the shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, and according to his will, it became a Zen temple of the Rinzai sect after his death in 1408. Indulge in the history of Kinkaku-Ji & enjoy its famous sights and hidden spots from a new perspective.

We will now experience the famous tradition of Japan “TEA CEREMONY WITH KIMONO WEARING”- The Japanese tea ceremony is drinking green tea with explanations in English and wearing a traditional kimono in downtown Kyoto. Enjoy this session by wearing a traditional Japanese kimono. Click as many photos as you want!

Lunch at the local restaurant (On your own).

After lunch, we will visit FUSHIMI INARI SHRINE – It is famous for its thousands of vermilions torii gates, which straddle a network of trails behind its main buildings. The trails lead into the wooded forest of the sacred Mount Inari, which stands at 233 meters and belongs to the shrine grounds.

Passing through the torii gate signifies that you have stepped into the domain of the deity.

We will now visit PHILOSOPHER’S PATH for Cherry Blossom witnessing – The Philosopher’s Path is a pleasant stone path through the northern part of Kyoto. The path follows a canal that is lined by hundreds of cherry trees. It is a gorgeous place to go for a stroll when the cherry trees are in full bloom. Pink blossoms hang down over a narrow, cobblestone path, following close beside a gentle flowing canal at the base of the Higashiyama (Eastern Mountains).

We will now visit the GION AREA – It is Kyoto’s most famous geisha district, located around Shijo Avenue between Yasaka Shrine in the east and the Kamo River in the west. It is filled with shops, restaurants, and ochaya teahouses, where geiko (Kyoto dialect for geisha) and maiko (geiko apprentices) entertain.

Free time exploring on your own.

Later Dinner at a local restaurant.

Drive to the hotel in Kyoto. Check-in, and pick up the luggage.

Overnight at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel.

After breakfast, we will check out from the hotel and drive towards SANJUSANGENDO TEMPLE – It is the popular name for Rengeo-in, a temple in eastern Kyoto which is famous for its 1001 statues of Kannon, the goddess of mercy. The name Sanjusangendo (literally “33 intervals”) derives from the number of intervals between the building’s support columns, a traditional method of measuring the size of a building. In the center of the main hall sits a large, wooden statue of a 1000-armed Kannon (Senju Kannon) that is flanked on each side by 500 statues of human-sized 1000-armed Kannon standing in ten rows.

Spend some time in Shijo Area and get souvenirs for your loved ones.

Lunch (On your own).

After lunch, take a short walk to visit the World’s First Starbucks With Tatami – Starbucks Coffee – Kyoto Ninenzaka Yasaka Chaya is one of Starbucks’ Regional Landmark Stores, which conveys the beauties of regional history, traditional crafts, and culture. Blending so well into this neighborhood of beautiful streets that passersby often fail to notice it, this Kyoto Starbucks is situated in a traditional Japanese house fronting the Ninenzaka pathway leading to Kiyomizu-dera Temple.

We will now visit KIYOMIZU DERA TEMPLE – Also known as the ‘Temple of the Pure Water Spring’ a Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan. The site is famous for its impressive viewing platform, three-story Koyasu pagoda, and the medicinal pure waters of the Otowa Spring. The temple is part of the Historic Monuments of the Ancient Kyoto UNESCO World Heritage site.

We will now be transferred to Osaka by road.

We will visit the Shinsekai area for dinner and try some local food.

Check-in at the hotel in Osaka for overnight stay.

Breakfast at the hotel.

After breakfast, we will start our tour by exploring OSAKA.

We will start our day by visiting OSAKA CASTLE – Osaka Castle, or “Osaka-jo” in Japanese, is certainly one of the most famous landmarks in Japan, and for good reason. Famous for its incredibly well-built stone wall, which is impressive in its sheer size, with an estimated 500,000 to 1 million large stones (up to 12kg) having been used in its construction. The moat walls stand up to 20 meters tall and 90 meters wide. Explore and enjoy your visit to get a bit of a history lesson and get some great views of the city.

We will now visit JAPAN MINT MUSEUM for Cherry blossom viewing – Originally constructed as a thermal power plant in 1911, the Mint Museum is the only western-style brick building dating back to the Meiji era on the premises of the Japan Mint. Explore the museum and enjoy the cherry blossoms outside the Mint Museum.

Explore the visit to UMEDA SKY BUILDING – It is a spectacular high-rise building in the Kita district of Osaka. With its unique shape and the 173-meter-high outdoor view from the Kuchu Teien Observatory, it is a very popular tourist spot, famous among locals and foreign visitors alike.

You can now shop around at Rinku Premium Outlet and Dotonbori/ Shinsaibashi.

Get ready for the cultural night and enjoy your Farewell Dinner with Japanese Dance performances.

Drive back to the hotel.

Overnight at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Transfer to Kansai International Airport.