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Start off your stay in Tokyo with a morning tour. Visit the Imperial Palace grounds and Nijubashi Bridge. The palace is the residence of the Emperor of Japan and the grounds are a relaxing spot for Tokyoites and visitors alike. Then visit Tokyo Tower’s main deck for a 360-degree panoramic view from the observatory. Next, visit Senso-Ji Temple and Nakamise Shopping Street. Senso-Ji, Tokyo's oldest temple, offers plenty to see including the bright red Kaminarimon Gate, a statue of the god of thunder, and a five-story pagoda. The bustling street known as 'Nakamise' stretches for about 250 m from Kaminarimon Gate to Senso-Ji Temple and is filled with a plethora of shops. The tour will also drive by the National Diet Building which is the center of Japanese Government and Kabukiza, a classic Japanese-style theatre where Kabuki is performed. The tour ends near Tokyo Station. Enjoy your free time in the afternoon.

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Tokyo

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Grand Prince Hotel Shin Takanawa

Grand Prince Hotel Shin Takanawa offers spacious, elegantly designed rooms with serene garden or city views, complemented by modern amenities and traditional Japanese hospitality. Set amid beautifully landscaped Japanese gardens, the hotel features multiple dining options, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a peaceful atmosphere just minutes from Shinagawa Station.

Today, enjoy Tokyo at leisure, where every street corner offers a new discovery, from tranquil gardens to bustling markets. Explore the city's vibrant energy as you adventure into its diverse neighborhoods and iconic landmarks on your own.

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Tokyo at leisure

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Grand Prince Hotel Shin Takanawa

Grand Prince Hotel Shin Takanawa offers spacious, elegantly designed rooms with serene garden or city views, complemented by modern amenities and traditional Japanese hospitality. Set amid beautifully landscaped Japanese gardens, the hotel features multiple dining options, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a peaceful atmosphere just minutes from Shinagawa Station.

Depart from Tokyo by bus for Fuji Hakone-Izu National Park in the morning. Your first stop is Mt. Fuji where you will drive half way up the mountain to the 5th station for a spectacular view of the surrounding countryside from a sight 2,300 meters. (When the drive to the 5th Station is closed in winter, due to snow, you will go to the highest possible point.) After lunch (included) take a cruise on the beautiful Lake Ashi followed by a scenic ride on the Mt. Komagatake Ropeway. Arrive at your hotel in Hakone in the evening, where you will overnight.

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Tokyo to Mt Fuji to Hakone

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Tenseien Odawara Station Annex

Conveniently situated in the Odawara part of Hakone, this property puts you close to attractions and interesting dining options. This property is packed with in-house facilities to ensure a great stay.

Drive to Odawara Station in the morning and take the Shinkansen (bullet train) to Kyoto. Enjoy a western-style lunch at a hotel, and then head out on an afternoon tour of Kyoto. Set out to visit Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine to walk through the thousands of ted tori gates that line the hillside. Continue on to Sanjusangendo Temple, home to the world's longest wooden structure which houses over a thousand life-sized statues of Buddhist deities. Finally, proceed to the hilltop temple Kiyomizudera and admire the views of Kyoto from its wooden veranda. You might also want to catch a few drops of the Otowa waterfall which flows underneath the main hall, known to grant wishes to those who drink it. Return to your hotel in the evening.

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Hakone to Kyoto

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Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo blends modern comfort with warm hospitality, offering a variety of stylish rooms. Located just steps from Kyoto Station, the hotel features multiple dining options and unique cultural experiences, making it a convenient and enriching base for exploring the city.

Take a full day tour to explore some of Kyoto and Nara's most famous sites. Visit Nijo Castle, noted for its gorgeous interiors and its 'squeaky' nightingale floors which alerted residents to unwanted intruders (if Nijo Castle is closed, visit Ryoanji Temple instead). Continue to Kinkakuji Temple, famous for its Golden Pavilion covered entirely in thin layers of pure gold as well as for its exquisite Japanese gardens and koi ponds. Afterwards, visit Kyoto's Imperial Palace and gain exclusive access to the former residence of the Emperor of Japan (if the Palace is closed, visit Kitano Tenmangu Shrine instead). After a western-style lunch, travel by bus to Nara, the first permanent capital of Japan. Visit the ancient Todaiji Temple and its massive Great Buddha (the largest bronze Buddha in Japan). You will also see the colorful Kasuga Taisha Shrine with 3,000 lanterns. This Shinto shrine is considered one of Japan's "Three Great Shrines". Also visit Nara Park, affectionately called "Deer Park" because of the friendly, free-roaming deer that inhabit it. Return to Kyoto in the evening.

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Kyoto and Nara Excursion

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Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo blends modern comfort with warm hospitality, offering a variety of stylish rooms. Located just steps from Kyoto Station, the hotel features multiple dining options and unique cultural experiences, making it a convenient and enriching base for exploring the city.

Leaving from Kyoto early this morning travel to Hiroshima by shinkansen train. The journey takes approximately two hours. Arrive at the JR Hiroshima station and walk to the Granvia Hotel, directly connected to Hiroshima station to meet your tour group. First, you will transfer to Miyajimaguchi where you will take a ferry over to beautiful Miyajima Island, an UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its Itsukushima Jinja Shrine. Here, you will have the opportunity to take in one of the three most renowned views in Japan, especially at high tide when the shrine appears to be floating magically on top of the sea! Break for lunch (not included) and enjoy some time to relax on your own. Continue on to Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Museum, dedicated to promoting peace around the world. Walk around and reflect on human history through the poignant portrayals of Hiroshima's darkest hours. See the Atomic Bomb Dome, a sobering reminder of World War II and an inspiring symbol of peace. At the end of the tour take the shinkansen train back to Kyoto station, you will arrive in Kyoto in the evening.

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Hiroshima and Miyajima Excursion

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Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo blends modern comfort with warm hospitality, offering a variety of stylish rooms. Located just steps from Kyoto Station, the hotel features multiple dining options and unique cultural experiences, making it a convenient and enriching base for exploring the city.

Today is a day at leisure to explore Kyoto on your own.

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Kyoto at leisure

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Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo blends modern comfort with warm hospitality, offering a variety of stylish rooms. Located just steps from Kyoto Station, the hotel features multiple dining options and unique cultural experiences, making it a convenient and enriching base for exploring the city.

Kyoto Hotel to Osaka Kansai Airport by Shared Taxi or Airport Bus.

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