JAPAN DURING CHERRY BLOSSOM

• We will board our flight today from our respective cities. Your Tour Manager from KareVoyage will meet you at Delhi’s IGI airport. Today you arrive in Haneda (Tokyo) Airport, after Immigration formalities we will transfer to the Tokyo Hotel.
• Asakusa Senso Ji Temple: Nakamise 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 interesting shops.
• In the evening, take a leisurely stroll through Shibuya Street, one of Tokyo’s most vibrant and iconic areas. The neon lights, bustling crowds, and giant digital screens create an exciting, electric atmosphere. Don’t miss stopping by the Hachiko Statue, the famous bronze monument honoring the loyal dog who waited for his owner every day at Shibuya Station.
• Overnight stay at the hotel in Tokyo.

• After having a leisurely breakfast at the hotel, we will proceed on a City Tour of Tokyo at 09:00 AM.
• Ueno Park (Cherry Blossom): Ueno Park is one of Japan’s five oldest public parks. Home to over one thousand cherry trees, Tokyo’s Ueno Park transformes into a sea of pink blossoms during the spring. The park grounds were originally part of Kaneiji Temple, which used to be one of the city’s largest and wealthiest temples and a family temple of the ruling Tokugawa clan during the Edo Period.
• Team lab planet: Excellent addition to Tokyo’s technological advancement. You will experience a different world. TeamLab Planets is a museum where you walk through water, and a garden where you become one with the flowers. It comprises 4 large-scale artwork spaces and 2 gardens created by art collective teamLab.
• People go barefoot and immerse their entire bodies in the vast artworks together with others. The artworks change under the presence of people, blurring the perception of boundaries between the self and the works. Other people also create change in the artworks, blurring the boundaries between themselves and the works, and creating a continuity between the self, the art, and others.
• Overnight stay at the hotel in Tokyo.

• Today after Breakfast, we will visit Nikko which is at a short 2 hours distance from the city of Tokyo.
• National park: Enhance your experience of Nikko National Park on an enriching full-day excursion. Feast your eyes upon breathtaking countryside, sacred shrines, and stunning temples as you explore the region with an accomplished guide.
• Edo Wonderland: is a cultural theme park in Nikko, that brings the Edo period (1603–1868) vividly to life. Step back in time to experience the atmosphere of old Japan through traditional streets, samurai residences, merchant shops, and performances. Staff dressed as samurai, ninjas, and townspeople interact with guests, creating an immersive and educational experience. You can watch thrilling ninja shows, see elegant oiran (courtesan) parades, try on Edo-style costumes, and even sample authentic Japanese food from the era. Edo Wonderland offers a fun and memorable way to explore Japan’s history.
• Lunch at a Local Restaurant.
• Back in Tokyo (Total driving- To & From- 3-4 Hours).
• Transfer to the hotel.
• Overnight stay at the Hotel in

• Today after breakfast at the Hotel, at around 9:00 am check out we will proceed to Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour.
• Oshino Hakkai is a peaceful village famous for its eight crystal-clear ponds formed from the snowmelt of Mount Fuji. The spring water is so pure that you can see right to the bottom of the ponds. The village has charming thatched-roof houses, small shrines, and local food stalls selling specialties like grilled fish and handmade soba noodles—perfect for a relaxing stroll with views of Mount Fuji in the background.
• Mt Fuji 5th station (if weather permits): The bus will head up to the 5th Station along the Subaru Line. The 5th Station is situated at 2,300 meters (7,546 ft) above sea level. At this height, participants will be amazed at spectacular, breathtaking views from above the clouds.
• Lunch at a Restaurant.
• Hakone Ropeway : Take ropeway ride to the peak of Mt. Komagatake. A total of 50 minutes will be spent here, including time to walk around at the peak. Take a cableway ride up to the spiritual Hakone Shrine Mototsumiya (original shrine) that nestles at the mountain top.
• Lake Ashi Cruise : This crater lake along the southwest wall of the caldera of Mt. Hakone was formed by a powerful volcanic eruption nearly 3,000 years ago, and provides postcard views of Mt. Fuji towering 30 km north-west. Admire the superb view of Mt. Fuji from aboard a ship. The tour may be guided to another ropeway or an alternative destination if the Lake Ashi cruise operation is suspended, or depending on road conditions, etc.
• Dinner at a Restaurant.
• Transfer to the hotel.
• Overnight stay at the hotel in Hakone.

• Transfer from Hakone Hotel to train station to board bullet train from Hakone to Hiroshima. Pick up on arrival and proceed for Miyajima tour.
• Enroute lunch break at local restaurant.
• Visit Miyajima Island (Ferry Ticket included), Itsukushima Shrine (Photo Stop)
• Miyajima Island: Miyajima is a small island in Hiroshima Prefecture, also known as “Shrine Island”. This is where one of the greatest Japanese shrines called “Itsukushima Shrine” and its magnificent floating red torii gate are located.
• Itsukushima Shrine: A World Heritage site, established in the 6th century, this shrine is one of Japan’s finest, and is famous for its beautiful Shinden-zukuri style structure (architecture representative of a nobles’ residence in the Heian period). The contrast of the green of Mount Misen behind the lacquered shrine pavilion and the blue of the Seto Sea is beautiful and evocative of the underwater palace of Ryugujo.
• Transfer to the hotel.
• Overnight stay at the hotel in Hiroshima.

• Today after breakfast, proceed for Hiroshima city tour, leave the hotel at around 9:00 am.
• Visits- Atomic Bomb museum (Photo Stop): Sadako Monument, Cenotaph: The Atomic Bomb Dome is a symbol of the disastrous atomic bombing during WWII, the first atomic bombs used in human history, and has been preserved as it was to promote peace and elimination of atomic weapons around the world.
• Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum (Ticket included): This large-scale park was established in 1949 after the Pacific War ended, and is visited by countless visitors as a symbol of peace. The museum within the park is an important Cultural Property of Japan, and was built to remind future generations of the terror wrought by atomic bombs.
• Sadako monument: Visitors to Peace Memorial Park see brightly colored paper cranes everywhere. These paper cranes come originally from the ancient Japanese tradition of origami or paper folding, but today they are known as a symbol of peace. They are folded as a wish for peace in many countries around the world. This connection between paper cranes and peace can be traced back to a young girl named Sadako Sasaki, who died of leukemia ten years after the atomic bombing.
• Drive down to Kyoto
• Enroute lunch break.
• Dinner at a Restaurant.
• Overnight stay at the hotel in Kyoto.

• After breakfast at the Hotel, get ready and proceed on a day excursion in Kyoto.
• Kinkakuji Temple – Golden Pavilion (Ticket included): A World Heritage site. The wooden architecture is covered in thin layers of pure gold and is surrounded by a beautiful pond.
• Tea Ceremony: The tea ceremony in Japan, known as “chanoyu” or “sado,” is a traditional cultural ritual centered around the preparation and serving of matcha, a finely powdered green tea. It’s much more than just drinking tea—it’s a graceful art form that embodies harmony.
• Arashiyam Bamboo forest: Located at the foot of the “Storm Mountains” in the north of the city of Kyoto, this world-famous, seemingly endless forest of swaying bamboo boughs is perfect for a relaxing retreat to nature during a stay in Japan.
• Shopping in Nishiki Market: Step off the downtown and into a thriving food market, one filled with locals, visitors, and everyone in between — from grandmothers buying pickles to toddlers chewing on skewered octopus heads. There’s something charming about this place, and plenty to explore. And it’s been here, in one form or another, since around 1615 (and perhaps even earlier).

• After breakfast at the hotel, get ready to visit the following places:
• Todaiji Temple: It is one of Japan’s most famous and historically significant temples and a landmark of Nara. The temple was constructed in 752 as the head temple of all provincial Buddhist temples of Japan and grew so powerful that the capital was moved away from Nara in 784 in order to lower the temple’s influence on government affairs. Temple visitors will also encounter some deer from the adjacent Nara Park.
• Nara Park: Nara is a historic city in Japan, famous for its ancient temples, friendly deer, and deep cultural heritage. Stroll through Nara Park, where hundreds of free-roaming deer are considered sacred messengers of the gods and are known to gently bow for special deer crackers.
• At evening enjoy shopping at Dotombori & Shinsaibashi shopping arcade: Shinsaibashi is an area near Namba, the center of Osaka sightseeing, and Dotonbori. Here, you’ll find a famous Osaka shopping arcade called Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street. Come and experience the liveliest and most colorful area of Osaka.
• Visit Sumo Show: Enjoy an exciting live sumo performance, where tradition comes to life. Watch real wrestlers in action. A unique cultural experience you won’t forget!

Today after breakfast, we take our flight back home with memories to relish for a lifetime. Let’s
say a goodbye to this wondrous country and your new friends with a promise to meet again.

• Hotel accommodation for 9 days.
• International Airfares (Direct flight from Delhi – by Japan Airlines or Nippon Airways).
• Japanese Tea Ceremony.
• MEALS:
  • 8 Buffet Breakfast at the hotel
  • 8 Dinners
  • 7 Lunches (We keep meals “On own” in order to give our guests a flexibility to try local and other food of their choice).
• PRIVATE VEHICLE: All transfer & sightseeing by Air Conditioned Coach.
• ENGLISH SPEAKING GUIDE: Services of an English speaking guide for the entire trip.
• TOUR MANAGER: KareVoyage Tour Leader services throughout the tour.
• ENTRANCE: All Inclusive as per itinerary.
• BULLET TRAIN: HAKONAY – Hiroshima (Normal class).
• Visa: Japan Visa Charges.
• Tips: to Guides and Drivers.
• Travel Insurance: for 69 years of age and below.
• Taxes: 5 % GST

• Sightseeing other than those specified in the itinerary.
• Personal travel plans / programs before, during, or after the tour.
• Cost of extension of validity of your main international air ticket.
• Any increase in the airfare / taxes / routing charged by the airlines for tickets.
• Meals other than mentioned in the inclusions.
• Expenses of personal nature like laundry, telephone calls, juices and beverages, excess baggage, mini bar cost.
• TCS (As per government norms).