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Best of Tokyo and Kyoto

Duration of tour 

8Nights &9Days

Cost of tour

Ask for customized cost

Minimum Pax travelling

2

Type of Tour

Explore

About the Destination

Japan The Island country is rich with its history and culture, Japan's History is as early as 300 BC or more, Japan has evolved with its different periods in history with different cultures introduced and language has evolved along with religions introduced, and In today's modern time Japan with the history of the atomic blast in Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Japan had evolved in every social aspect of its people. Now Japan is also one of the Most Important countries in the world economy.
Shinto and Buddhism are two major religious practices in Japan, Shinto is the oldest Japanese culture, and Buddhism was introduced during the Asuka period in Japan, while visiting Japan you will visit some most important temples and shrines of different periods significant differences in architecture from the various period.
Japan's History is well written and some practices were followed till the modern times as well, NARA became the first permanent capital of Japan in 710 AD, later on, there were changes of capitals during different periods. Last was Kyoto, later the Present capital of Japan Tokyo which was renamed from EDO when the emperor moved to EDO, how ever there was never an official announcement, hence the previous capital Kyoto is still considered the capital of western Japan there for technically Japan has two capital but now people consider Tokyo as the capital of modern-day Japan, out different cultures The samurai (or bushi) were the warriors of premodern Japan. They later made up the ruling military class which eventually became the highest ranking social caste of the Edo Period. To separate the social castes, samurai were forced to reside in designated districts of the castle towns during the Edo Period.
Today, a few of these samurai districts remain preserved with their historic atmosphere of narrow lanes, earthen walls, entrance gates, and residences, and allow tourists to get a glimpse into the samurai lifestyle.
While visiting Japan you will witness Not only the natural beauty but also explore some of Japan's traditions that are preserved today for tourists,
Explore Japan with Highway Dreams' exclusive customized itinerary. or you can ask for your customization.

What to Explore

  • Tokyo city tour

  • Bullet train ride

  • water bus ride

  • beautiful parks and shrines

  • Market hopping

  • major sites in Arashiyama, Tenryuji Temple, the bamboo groves, the monkey parks Kyoto

  • Nara Japan's first permanent capital

  • Hakone and Mount Fuji

  • Kyoto's eastern hills,Kiyomizudera, Ginkakuji, Yasaka Shrine,the Philosopher's Path.

  • Day trip to Osaka


Day Wise itinerary

Day 1 - Arrive In Tokyo Airport

Arrive In Tokyo Airport and spend the rest of the day in Tokyo. depends on your arrival time you can explore the sites around Shinjuku Station, the busiest train station in the world, which is surrounded by one of Tokyo's most popular

shopping and entertainment districts. Included in the plan are Shinjuku Gyoen, the modern skyscraper district of western Shinjuku and the observation decks of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office with plenty of opportunities for shopping and a large variety of restaurants along the way. overnight in Tokyo


Day2: Tokyo

Today after breakfast Start with a visit to the Imperial palace and garden, visit sensoji temple and the historic Asakusa district take ride in the water bus. overnight in Tokyo


Day3: Tokyo -Hakone- Mount Fuji

Famous for hot springs, natural beauty and the view across Lake Ashinoko of nearby Mount Fuji, Hakone is one of the most popular destinations among tourists visiting Japan.Visit lake Ashinoko, hakone Shrine, Pola museum,Hakone ropeway,Odawara Castle. return and overnight at Tokyo


Day4: Tokyo- Kyoto

Travel to Kyoto, afternoon explore central Arashiyama including Tenryuji Temple, the bamboo groves and the monkey park.


Day 5:Kyoto

today after breakfast explore Kyoto's eastern hills, includes many of the city's most popular temples and shrines including Kiyomizudera, Ginkakuji, Yasaka Shrine, Heian Shrine and Nanzenji. The route also leads through the narrow streets of the Higashiyama District and along the Philosopher's Path.


Day6:Kyoto - Nara day trip

Take a Day trip tp Nara Visit the central golden Hall, Eastern Golden hall, of Kofukuji Temple,National treasure museum, Nara National Museum,

Nandaimon Gate, Todaiji temple,Daibutsuden Hall, Approach to Nigatsudo, Nigatsudo Hall Temple hall with nice views from its balcony evening return to Kyoto


Day7: Kyoto - osaka Day trip

Take a day trip to osaka, visit Osaka Museum of Housing and Living,Tenjinbashi-suji Shopping Street One of Japan's longest shopping streets, visit osaka Castle,Shitennoji Temple


Day 8: Kyoto- Tokyo

In the morning, take the shinkansen from Kyoto to Tokyo and spend the afternoon and evening in Tokyo.


Day9 Tokyo Departure

Depart from japan





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