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Japan's Big Four 11 Days

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Embark on an unforgettable journey through Japan's Big Four—Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, and Hiroshima. This 11-day adventure will take you through the heart of Japan's most iconic cities, each offering a unique blend of history, culture, and modernity. Start your adventure in Tokyo, Japan's bustling capital. Immerse yourself in the vibrant energy of this metropolis, where traditional temples stand alongside futuristic skyscrapers. Explore famous landmarks like the historic Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa, the shopping paradise of Shibuya, and the serene Meiji Shrine. Don’t miss the chance to experience the eclectic nightlife in districts like Shinjuku and Roppongi. Next, journey to Kyoto, the cultural heart of Japan. Known for its well-preserved temples, traditional tea houses, and exquisite gardens, Kyoto is a city where you can truly experience the essence of Japanese tradition. Wander through the enchanting Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, visit the golden splendor of Kinkaku-ji, and walk the path of thousands of torii gates at Fushimi Inari Shrine. Kyoto's serene and timeless beauty provides a perfect counterbalance to the hustle and bustle of Tokyo. From Kyoto, travel to Osaka, a city famed for its lively atmosphere and culinary delights. Osaka is a haven for food lovers, with its vibrant street food culture offering treats like takoyaki and okonomiyaki. Explore historical landmarks such as Osaka Castle, enjoy the bustling nightlife in Dotonbori, and experience the excitement of Universal Studios Japan. Osaka's friendly locals and energetic vibe make it a must-visit destination. Finally, journey to Hiroshima, a city that symbolizes resilience and peace. Visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Museum to reflect on the city’s history and its message of hope. A short ferry ride away, the picturesque island of Miyajima awaits, where you can see the famous "floating" torii gate of Itsukushima Shrine. Hiroshima’s blend of historical significance and natural beauty offers

Trip Type:Tailor-Made

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Travel Theme:Explorer Trips

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Departure City:Tokyo

End City:Hiroshima

Operated in:English / Spanish

Physical Difficulty:Light

Travel Styles: Visit markets · Culture & History · Meet local people.

Things you will do

Tokyo Skytree Combo Ticket (Tembo Galleria + Tembo Deck) & teamLab Planets TOKYO

Kimono Tea Ceremony at Tokyo Maikoya

Mt Fuji Day Tour with Kawaguchiko Lake (Bus tour)

Osaka Local Foodie Walking Tour in Dotonbori and Shinsekai

Itinerary

Day 1: Tokyo Arrival: Embracing the Vibrancy of Japan's Capital

Day 2: Tokyo Adventure - Tokyo Skytree Combo, teamLab Planets, and Afternoon Kimono Tea Ceremony

Meals

Breakfast, Snacks

Accommodation

The Gate Hotel Ryogoku by HULIC

Experience the best of Tokyo on this exciting day tour. Start your adventure with a visit to the iconic Tokyo Skytree, where you'll enjoy breathtaking views from both the Tembo Deck and Tembo Galleria with a combo ticket. Next, immerse yourself in the mesmerizing digital art world of teamLab Planets TOKYO DMM. In the afternoon, relax and embrace traditional Japanese culture with a serene Kimono Tea Ceremony. This tour offers a perfect blend of modern marvels and timeless traditions, making your Tokyo adventure truly unforgettable.

Tokyo Skytree Combo Ticket (Tembo Galleria + Tembo Deck) & teamLab Planets TOKYO DMM Admission Ticket

This ticket set includes an admission ticket to Tokyo Skytree Observatory and an admission ticket to teamLab Planets TOKYO DMM.

To make a reservation, please apply for the visiting date and time for admission to Tokyo Skytree.

This set includes an admission ticket to the Skytree Tembo Deck (350m), the Tembo Galleria (450m), and an admission ticket to teamLab Planets TOKYO DMM.

STARTING SCHEDULE:

10:00:00

11:00:00

12:00:00

13:00:00

14:00:00

15:00:00

16:00:00

17:00:00

18:00:00

19:00:00

RESTRICTIONS:

Children's price still applies to primary school students at 12 years old. High school students' price still applies to students who are 18 years old and older.

Preschool children under the age of 6 can visit Tokyo Skytree for free. teamLab Planets TOKYO DMM is free for children under 3 years old. Preschool children aged 4 to 6 will be charged only at teamLab Planets TOKYO DMM, so please purchase a child ticket separately at the ticket vending machine on the day.

REQUIREMENTS:

Please enter the Tokyo Skytree Observatory at the time selected at the time of booking.

You don’t need to make a reservation to visit TeamLab Planets TOKYO DMM. Please visit it during business hours on the day selected at the time of booking.

The opening hours of teamLab Planets TOKYO DMM may be subject to change. Please check the homepage for the opening hours before visiting. (https://planets.teamlab.art/tokyo/jp/）

The last entry is 1 hour before closing time. Please note that you will not be allowed to enter the venue after the last admission time.

You will only be admitted if you have a valid voucher on the day of participation.

This ticket can only be used at TeamLab Planets located in Toyosu and cannot be used at other TeamLab venues. Please pay attention to the correct venue.

Included

Tokyo Skytree Combo Ticket (Tembo Galleria + Tembo Deck) , Admission ticket to teamLab Planets TOKYO DMM

Not included

All not mentioned in the inclusion.

Kimono Tea Ceremony at Tokyo Maikoya at 16:00

You will make Green tea (Matcha) in an ancient style tea ceremony room wearing Kimono. Kimono is prepared for both males and females.

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby

Children under 7 can not enter the tea ceremony venue

Itinerary

It is ideal to wear a kimono during the traditional tea ceremony. The best thing at Maikoya is that you can dress up and enjoy the ceremony in an authentic tea ceremony room without leaving our facility. We are the only place in Tokyo where a group of any size can get engage in various cultural activities, including tea ceremony, in a traditional setting.

Included

Snacks , Utensils , Hairstyling (simple style) , Kimono costume , Green tea

Not included

Hotel pickup and drop-off , Transportation

Day 3: Mt Fuji Day Tour with Kawaguchiko Lake

Meals

Breakfast

Accommodation

The Gate Hotel Ryogoku by HULIC

Overview The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Mt. Fuji is over 2-hours from Tokyo, which means it can be tricky planning transport. Take the stress out of navigating the world’s busiest train station—Shinjuku, by going on a Mt. Fuji day tour instead. You’ll travel easily between dispersed sites that would be hard to reach otherwise, such as Lake Kawaguchiko, Oishi Park, Arakurayama Sengen Park, and Gotemba Premium Outlets. Swap the busy city of Tokyo for a day exploring sites near Mt. Fuji Travel between spread out attractions in a comfortable vehicle Pick up souvenirs at a great price at Gotemba Premium Outlets See a UNESCO World Heritage Site—Mt. Fuji, and Kawaguchiko Lake.

From 2023.05.01, the itinerary and tariff will be changed. Please refer to the plan info.

07:45 Meet up in Shinjuku (Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Shinjuku-Nishiguch Branch) or Meet up in Tokyo (Tokyo Bus Terminal, Tokyo Yaesu B2)

08:00 Departure

Oishi Park (about 30 minutes)

- Take stunning views of Lake Kawaguchi and Mount Fuji at Oishi Park.

Arakurayama Sengen Shrine (about 1 hour)

- Enjoy the best view of Mt. Fuji from the Five-storied Pagoda.

**Mt.Fuji 5th Station** (about 1 hour)

Saiko Iyashi no sato Nenba will be changed during the period of the road closure.

Oshino Hakkai (about 1 hour)

- Visit the natural pond of Oshino Hakkai to feel and taste the natural water of Mount Fuji.

18:00 Go back to Shinjuku: Dismissal

Available Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

Starting times08:00:00

OTHER INFOI

In case of bad weather, such as typhoons, snowstorms, etc., we will decide whether to cancel the tour or not 1 day before departure (15:00 local time) and notify you by email.

Please be sure to arrive at the meeting place 15 minutes before. Please be punctual as there will be NO waiting for late-comers.

Please be sure to arrive on time at the gathering time of each spot.

Please note you will not be refunded if you cannot continue participating in the activities due to personal reasons such as being late.

Please note that the itinerary or the stay time to each spot will be adjusted due to traffic jams, facility maintenance, etc.

Please note that the itinerary may be changed, or the visit to a spot may be canceled due to force majeure, such as traffic jams and bad weather.

This plan doesn’t include lunch. You can bring your own food or have lunch at restaurants at Mt. Fuji, Kawaguchiko, Gotemba Outlet, etc.

There will be many people during the flowering season. We recommend you prepare some food as there may be severe traffic jams.

It may not be possible to enjoy the panoramic view of Mount Fuji due to weather conditions.

Pregnant women and people with special physical conditions should pay attention to their health conditions as there is long-distance traffic time in the plan. Please note that we won’t take any responsibility if there are emergencies caused by physical discomfort during the travel. And please be informed of the risk of not being able to seek immediate medical attention.

Children aged 0-2 who do not need a seat can participate for free.

Every person can take one hand luggage to the bus. Please put your other luggage in the hotel or nearby lockers.

Please dress appropriately according to the weather conditions on the day of the event.

Location

Meeting place: Ground floor of Mitsui Sumitomo Bank, Shinjuku Nishiguchi Branch

Google Map : https://goo.gl/maps/iSTwmNtr4Zs

Meeting Place: Tokyo Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu, 2nd basement floor, stop 13, next to FamilyMart.

Boarding Location: Tokyo Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu Stop 13

Address: Tokyo Midtown Yaesu, 2-2-1 Yaesu, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0028

Official Website: https://bt-tokyoyaesu.com/accessmap-a/

Google Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/VLvKSa9MDM92rofe8

Once the booking is completed, we'll send you a voucher via email which will include a QR code and important information about the meeting location, time, and a local

contact telephone number. The voucher will be sent within two business days after the booking has been received. Please ensure to provide the email address where the voucher will be sent and review the voucher carefully once received.

Included

Transportation (coach service) for all mentioned itinerary English/Chinese-speaking tour leader

Day 4: Transfer from Tokyo to Kyoto and Leisure Day

Day 5: Kyoto Free Exploration - Day 5

Day 6: Kyoto Day Tour (Tenryu-ji Temple, Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Kinkaku-ji Temple, Fushimi Inari Taisha S

Meals

Breakfast

Accommodation

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Shinmachi Bettei

Important : It is mandatory to provide us with customer mobile phone no. at the time of reservation.

☆See Kyoto’s most famous sites in one day on comfortable bus tour.

☆About 2 hours free times in Arashiyama, Bamboo Forest area.

☆Multi-language audio guide in English, Chinese and Korean are available on board.

Operating period:

Plan

<BF> Kyoto Day Tour (Tenryu-ji Temple, Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Kinkaku-ji Temple, Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine)

★With English・Chinese・Korean audio guide★

Duration: about 6 hours

*Lunch is not included in the tour. Instead passengers can enjoy their lunch around Arashiyama area of their own choice.

[You will ride together with the BE course.]

9:50 Meet at JR Kyoto Station Karasuma Exit Kyoto Sightseeing Bus Terminal

* Please arrive at least 20 minutes before departure and show your voucher either by mobile or by paper device for exchange boarding ticket. Please give yourself extra time to exchange the ticket.

*You cannot board the bus with a mobile or paper voucher.

10:10 departure

◇ Stroll around Tenryu-ji Temple, bamboo grove, and Arashiyama (140 minutes, including time to visit Tenryu-ji Temple)

Have lunch around Arashiyama and visit the Tenryu-ji Garden on your own (admission fee included)

*You can only visit the garden of Tenryu-ji Temple.

You will get the following discounts when walking around Arashiyama.

(1) Discounts on admission to Arashiyama Music Box Museum (there are closed days)

(2) Discounts on rickshaw rides/yakata bune

(3) Discounts on footbath using

(4) Discount prices for meals, drinks, and shopping

◇Kinkakuji (40 minutes)

The official name of Kinkakuji is Rokuonji, which is symbolic of Ashikaga Yoshimitsu's Kitayama culture era and is famous for its shimmering lacquered gold-leaf relic hall. The reflection of Kinkakuji on the lake's surface shows each season's different faces.

◇Fushimi Inari Shrine (70 minutes)

Fushimi Inari Taisha is the head shrine of the 30,000 Inari Taisha shrines nationwide. It is also the No. 1 sightseeing spot that foreigners visiting Japan want to see, and the "Senbon Torii," a row of vermillion torii gates, is a must-see. You can enjoy a mysterious Japanese space that feels like entering another world.

16:15 Arrive at JR Kyoto Station Karasuma Exit Kyoto Sightseeing Bus Terminal (planned) , tour end.

Available Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

Starting times10:10:00

RESTRICTIONS:

Please be sure to show your mobile or paper voucher on the day of participation. If you do not present your mobile or paper voucher, you will not be able to collect your bus ticket. You will have to pay the total amount again locally to purchase a bus ticket.

Adult rates apply to passengers of junior high school students and older (age:12~ years old). Child rates apply to passengers from 6 to 11 years old. However, only 12 years old who is still in elementary school is still considered a child. Children under elementary school age are free of charge, but seats and meals will not be included. Please reserve a seat for the children too old to sit on parents' laps. In that case, a child's fee will be charged. For children who can travel for free, meals may be charged additionally for buffet courses at the restaurant.

The tour with the GPS multi-language (English, Chinese, Korean) earphone guide. You can choose the language channel you want, but the machine only has a signal in the bus. Please don't take it out of the bus to avoid losing it. Don't forget to return the interpreter at the end of the tour.

Lunch is not included in the tour. Instead passengers can enjoy their lunch around Arashiyama area of their own choice.

REQUIREMENTS

Please arrive at the meeting place 20 minutes before departure. We recommend you check the meeting place in advance. Even if you are late, the bus will depart on time, and you cannot join the tour on the way. Please note that if you miss the bus, you will be considered to have given up boarding, and no refunds will be given.■■■■ Coronavirus Infection Control Measures ■■■■

① Passengers are requested to wear a mask. (* All bus staffs wear masks)

② Hand sanitizers will be provided in the car and ticket counter. Please sanitize your hands before boarding.

③ The staff will sanitize the car occasionally.

④ The bus guide will give passengers trip information when heading to the destination.

⑤ The staff will measure the temperature of each passenger before departure.

(Passengers with a body temperature higher than 37.5 degrees will not be allowed to board the bus)

⑥ The staff will ventilate the bus occasionally.

⑦ Except for beverages offered on the bus, passengers are prohibited from eating or drinking alcohol.

OTHER INFO

Please note that the tour's content may change depending on the road conditions on the day.Please get in touch with your travel agency as soon as possible if you would like more information about the tour or if you would like to cancel your booking.A Japanese guide will accompany you (no foreign language support), and you will share the bus with Japanese guests (BE course).Smoking is prohibited on the bus.After arriving at each sightseeing spot, the guide will inform you of the next meeting time on the whiteboard, so be sure to check it and return to the bus on time.The bus ticket can also be used as an admission ticket to enter each tourist facility. It cannot be reissued if lost. Please keep it in a safe place until the end of the tour.The tour may be suspended or canceled at the discretion of the operating company due to wind, rain, or other weather conditions that prevent safe operations.

Location

[JR Kyoto Station Karasuma Exit, Kyoto Sightseeing Bus Terminal]

Address: 600-8216 Higashishiokojicho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto. Kyoto Station.

*Step out of the central exit of JR Kyoto Station(1F), turn left, and walk for about 1 min.

Step out of the west exit of JR Kyoto Station(2F), turn right, go straight down to the first floor along the Nanboku-Jiyu-Tsuro, cross the entrance building of the PORTA underground shopping center, and walk for about 2 mins.

(Find the Kyoto Tower building, the ticket counter is on the ground floor across from the Isetan Department store and the Kyoto Central post office.)

*Please arrive at least 20 minutes before departure and exchange your voucher for a boarding ticket. Please make sure to show up on time.

*You can’t board the bus with a mobile or paper voucher.

CANCELLATION POLICY

8 days before the boarding date: 0 yen

From 7 days before the boarding date (same day of the week) to 23:00 on the day before the boarding date: 100 yen

The ticket cannot be canceled after 23:00, the day before the boarding date.

★For inquiries/cancellations regarding this course, please contact the travel agency where you made the reservation. ★

Included

Bus fare Japanese guide Admission fee On-board audio guide (English,Chinese,Korean)

Not included

Lunch

Day 7: Journey from Kyoto to Osaka - Osaka Local Foodie Walking Tour in Dotonbori and Shinsekai

Meals

Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation

Miyako City Osaka Hommachi

Start your day by checking out from your accommodation in Kyoto. Take a moment to appreciate the serene ambiance of Kyoto's traditional neighborhoods before bidding farewell to this historic city.

Embark on a smooth transfer from Kyoto to Osaka, a journey that typically takes around 30 to 45 minutes by train. Upon arrival in Osaka, head to your accommodation to drop off your luggage and freshen up before starting your day in the city.

Activity: Osaka Local Foodie Walking Tour in Dotonbori and Shinsekai

◼︎Feel the nostalgia of the past in Shinsekai with your palate with local foods such as Kushikatsu◼︎ This 3-hour food journey will start with visiting the Shinto shine in Shinsekai. You will see an old busy commercial district with the Tsutenkaku Tower as the symbol of this area. ◼︎Step in time as your guide takes you through a food alley from the past◼︎ You wouldn't believe how much you can explore in this narrow alley which is only 1.2m in width. ◼︎Stuff yourself like you mean it at Dotonbori, the "nation's kitchen" with local foods like okonomiyaki and takoyaki◼︎ Dotonbori has been the symbol of Osaka for a long time! Historically a merchant city and during the Edo period, it served as a center for the rice trade. Magical Trip is a local tour operator with the TripAdvisor certificate of excellence that offers various types of small-group tours throughout Japan! Check out our Trip Advisor Page for more tours and our reviews!

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

The itinerary for this tour includes some locations that are not accessible by a wheelchair or stroller.

We are unable to accommodate gluten-free requests for this tour.

Please note that we are unable to guarantee allergy-free or cater to dietary restrictions as the food is prepared in kitchens that do not belong to MagicalTrip. Additionally, there may be instances where substitutions are not possible at certain stops; however, we will make every effort to compensate at different stops throughout the tour.

Itinerary

Shinsekai area

Take photos in front of Tsutenkaku in Shinsekai

Dotonbori　Tour

Dotombori River

Move to Dotombori

Walk through a famous street, Shinsaibashi_suji Shopping Street in Dotombori.

Pass by Hozen-ji Temple in Namba

Get local street food, Takoyaki in Namba, Dotombori district in Osaka

Dotombori Glico Sign

Included

3 hrs with a local Guide , 2 drink (alcohol available) , 1 piece of Okonomiyaki (a Japanese pancake-like delicacy with toppings) , 1 box of Takoyaki ( a round, fried food made from batter, tender octopus and other ingredients) , 6 pieces of Kushikatsu (a Japanese dish of deep-fried skewered meat and vegetables)

Not included

Additional food/drinks (available for purchase) , Transportation fees (180JPY)

Day 8: Discover Hiroshima: 3 Days of Independent Exploration

Day 9: Discover Hiroshima: 3 Days of Independent Exploration

Day 10: Discover Hiroshima: 3 Days of Independent Exploration

Day 11: Hiroshima and Miyajima 1 Day Bus Tour

Meals

Breakfast

The Highlight

Explore Hiroshima city with Tour bus a comfortable air conditioned.

Special Ferry route from Hiroshima to Miyajima guchi.

Take pictures of Great Torii from the nearest location on ferry.

Enjoy shopping at Miyajima.

The Experience

You will visit main popular attractions on a bus trip from Hiroshima station.

Hiroshima prefecture has a couple of world heritage sites, Atomic Bomb Dome and Itsukushima shrine. And you can explore both of them on this tour.

Atomic Bomb Dome (Hiroshima Memorial Park)

This architecture is located in Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. It tells us how miserable the destructive effects of nuclear warfare is and how important peace is.

Itsukushima Shrine (Miyajima Island)

Miyajima Island is a small island in Hiroshima Prefecture and famous for a historic site of shinto. On this island, there is a Isukushima shrine known for one of the most scenic spot in Japan. You can enjoy beautiful red shrine as if it is floating over the middle of the sea.

Itinerary

Include: Lunch

09:45Meet your guide at Shinkansen ticket gate of Hiroshima station (2nd floor)

10:00Move to Bus Location

10:15Depart from Hiroshima station with tour busHiroshima castle (Enjoy looking at the scenery from the bus window)

10:30Atomic bomb dome & Hiroshima Peace memorial Park (30 minutes)

11:00Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum (Admission fee is included/ 60 minutes)

12:30Lunch time (Okonomi-yaki *Japanese Pancake/ 45 minutes)

14:00Arrive at Miyajimaguchi Pier

14:10Miyajimaguchi Pier ⇒ Miyajima Pier (Ferry with "Great Torii Ferry Route") Taking you closest to the Great Torii from the sea!!

14:20Travel at Itsukushima Shrine, Great Torii, Goju no to Pagoda and Toyokuni Shrine (60 minutes)

15:20Free time at Omote sando Shopping Street (60 minutes)

16:40Miyajima Pier ⇒ Miyajimaguchi Pier (Ferry / Arrive at 16:50pm)17:40End at Hiroshima station

Included

English Speaking guide , Miyajima Ferry ticket , Air-conditioned bus , Lunch , Entrance fee of Itsukushima shrine , Entrance fee of Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum

Not included

Other personal expenses

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