Best of Japan 6Nights|7Days
Japan Golden Route Tour Itinerary (Osaka – Kyoto – Hiroshima – Mt. Fuji – Tokyo)
| Day | Route | Detailed Itinerary | Meals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Osaka → Kyoto | Arrive in Osaka, known for its modern architecture and vibrant culture. Enjoy a photo stop at Osaka Castle. Proceed to Kyoto and visit the beautiful Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji Temple), famous for its gold-leaf exterior and serene gardens. | Dinner |
| Day 2 | Kyoto → Hiroshima → Kyoto | Travel to Hiroshima by bullet train. Visit the Atomic Bomb Dome, Peace Memorial Park, and Museum. See the Cenotaph honoring victims of WWII. Take a ferry to Miyajima Island to explore Itsukushima Shrine and its iconic floating Torii Gate. Return to Kyoto by Shinkansen. | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 3 | Kyoto → Nagoya | Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine, famous for its thousands of red torii gates. Explore the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and stop at the historic Togetsukyo Bridge. Continue to Nagoya, an important industrial and cultural hub of Japan. | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 4 | Nagoya → Mt. Fuji → Hakone | Visit Mt. Fuji 5th Station (weather permitting) for breathtaking views. Alternatively, visit Fuji Visitor Center. En route, explore the Toyota Automobile Museum. Continue to Hakone. | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 5 | Hakone → Tokyo | Visit Owakudani Valley and enjoy a ropeway ride over volcanic landscapes. Try the famous black eggs. Experience a scenic pirate cruise on Lake Ashi. Proceed to Tokyo and visit Tokyo Skytree for panoramic city views. | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 6 | Tokyo City Tour | Explore Tokyo with visits to Asakusa Temple, Imperial Palace (photo stop), and Shibuya Crossing. Visit Shinjuku Gyoen Park (seasonal cherry blossoms) and TeamLab Planets museum. Enjoy free time for shopping. | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 7 | Departure from Tokyo | After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your return flight. Sayonara and we hope to see you again in Japan! | Breakfast |
Tour Price Includes
- Return economy class airfare from Mumbai / region (if specifically mentioned)
- Internal airfare / cruise tickets as mentioned in the itinerary
- Visa cost as per itinerary (excluding USA tours)
- Accommodation on twin-sharing basis for the entire tour duration
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
- Travel insurance up to 70 years of age (except Kailash Mansarovar Yatra)
- Coach transfers from first day meeting point to last day drop-off point
- All entrance fees for sightseeing as mentioned in the itinerary
- Services of a professional Tour Manager throughout the tour
- Eurostar / Euro Tunnel / Ferry tickets (for Europe tours as applicable)
- Baggage allowance of 1 piece for internal flights (if applicable)
- One suitcase porterage at hotels (for senior citizen special tours)
- Driver and guide tips as per itinerary
- City tax (if applicable)
- Complimentary Travel Essentials – Shigeta Travels Voucher
Tour Price Excludes
- Airport / Seaport / Railway station transfers for joining or leaving guests
- Any increase in airfare, rail fare, or cruise charges
- Increase in fuel surcharge or government taxes
- Exchange rate fluctuations affecting land arrangements
- Cost of tour extension or deviation
- Personal expenses such as porterage, laundry, beverages, telephone, shopping, etc.
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- Insurance for extra pre/post tour stay
- Expenses due to unforeseen circumstances (natural calamities, strikes, etc.)
- Expenses due to illness, accident, or hospitalization
- Private transfers instead of group coach
- Additional optional activities or extra toppings
- Repeated sightseeing or activities
- Add-on tours not mentioned in the itinerary
- Special clothing (e.g., jackets for snow areas)
- Room or airline upgrades
- Extra photos beyond group photos
- Extra bottled water charges
- Premium seat charges
- Medicines (if required)
- Applicable government/service taxes
- Anything not specifically mentioned in “Tour Price Includes”
Hotels for Your Japan Tour
| City | Hotel | Nights |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | Asakusa View Hotel or Similar | 2 |
| Hakone | Hotel Clad or Similar | 1 |
| Matsumoto | Iroha Grand Hotel or Similar | 1 |
| Toyama | DoubleTree by Hilton Toyama or Similar | 1 |
| Nagoya | Nagoya Tokyu Hotel or Similar | 1 |
| Kyoto | Gifu Miyako Hotel or Similar | 3 |
Note: In unavoidable circumstances, hotels are subject to change. In such cases, a substitute hotel of a similar category will be provided.