Your Travel Experience with Connections
Day 1
Tokyo
Arrive in Tokyo, the world’s largest metropolis (a shuttle bus will directly drive you to your hotel).
This bustling city is the economic and cultural hub of the nation. Spend the afternoon exploring the best of what Tokyo has to offer and enjoy the endless opportunities for fine dining and entertainment at every turn.
THE B TOKYO GINZA 4*
Day 2 - 3
Tokyo
Free days at leisure.
You can explore the historic and culturally significant areas of the metropolis and see some of Tokyo’s most recognisable sights. From the city’s oldest Buddhist temple, Sensoji, to Ginza, one of Tokyo’s most upscale and famous districts, unravel the mysteries of the past and see how it blends seamlessly with the present day.
Tokyo is a city with a hip, happening, and vibrant youth culture scene. Young Tokyoites have set trends both in Japan and globally with their avant garde fashion. Explore the perennially trendy neighbourhoods of Shibuya and Harajuku, stopping at Meiji Shrine for a glimpse of the local Shinto traditions, before heading to the ‘Skyscraper District’ of Shinjuku.
THE B TOKYO GINZA 4*
Day 4
Kawaguchiko
Take the highway bus bound for Kawaguchiko Station, home to the spectacular Mt Fuji. With cosy hot spring inns (ryokan), art museums, and cultural activities, Lake Kawaguchi — known as Kawaguchiko in Japanese — is a true gem.
Most importantly, it’s the best place to catch those sweeping, lakeside views of Mt. Fuji that are featured in travel magazines. Travel time between Tokyo and Kawaguchiko: 1h45min.
FUJI VIEW HOTEL 3*
Day 5
Kyoto
Wave goodbye to the splendid Mt. Fuji and make your way to Kyoto, Japan’s reigning cultural capital. This captivating city and former Imperial capital boasts over 2,000 shrines and temples, and 17 registered UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Spend the afternoon strolling around the historical geisha district of Gion and the modern shopping precinct of Shijo.4
Travel time between Kawaguchiko and Kyoto: less than 4 hours.
HOTEL VISTA PREMIO KYOTO NAGOMITEI 3*
Day 6 - 7
Kyoto
Free days at leisure.
Head off the beaten path today and visit Fushimi Inari Shrine, which is famous for the thousands of blazing red torii gates that line the trails winding through the forests. Legend has it that torii are gateways between the earthly and divine realms. Follow the route to the sprawling and scenic grounds of Tofuku-ji Temple before ambling to Kiyomizudera Temple, one of Kyoto’s star attractions and an exquisite example of the skill displayed in traditional Japanese carpentry.
You can go visit Nanzen-ji Temple, famous for its magnificent 350-year-old wooden entrance gate known as the Sanmon, and the remarkably Roman-looking red brick aqueduct within its grounds. From here, descend towards Ginkaku-ji Temple, the Silver Pavilion. In the afternoon, visit Kyoto’s iconic Golden Temple or enjoy a half-day excursion to Arashiyama to admire the glorious Bamboo Grove.
HOTEL VISTA PREMIO KYOTO NAGOMITEI 3*
Day 8
Departure from Kyoto. Check out of your hotel and make your way to Osaka International Airport by train.