GOLDEN ROUTE · crafts such as making beautiful Edo Kiriko cut glass or furin wind chimes 15:30 Tokyo ⇒ About 2 hrs 15 min . ⇒ Toyama 18:00 Accommodation in Toyama 3 9:00 Toyama

HIGHLIGHTS

● The course takes you to two of Japan's most representative cities – Tokyo and Osaka. ● In Tokyo, you can visit urban tourist spots such as TOKYO SKYTREE, Akihabara and Ginza. ● You can thoroughly enjoy scenic views of Mt. Fuji, the symbol of Japan.● Kyoto is known for its temples and shrines steeped in history and set in beautiful natural surroundings that bring out the beauty

of the four seasons.● In Osaka, you can enjoy shopping in Dotonbori and Umeda.

ROUTE MAP

SCHEDULE

Day Time T / A Details

1

Narita Airport ⇒ About 1 hr/Approx . 80 km ⇒ Tokyo

Afternoon

Tokyo area*Option: Sumida River Waterbus Cruise and Hamarikyu Garden for tourists arriving in the morning

17:00 Accommodation in Tokyo

2

10:00 TOKYO SKYTREE® 1

*Option: Viewing cherry blossoms along the Sumida River if springtime

13:00 Visiting Sensoji Temple 2 and strolling along the Nakamise-dori Street

15:30 Visiting Akihabara, shopping at the household appliance stores and anime goods shops


3

10:00 A tour of the Kokyo（The Imperial Palace）

12:00 Getting a glimpse of the Tokyo skyline from Odaiba

15:00 Shopping in Ginza or Shinjuku


4

8:30 Tokyo ⇒ About 2 hrs/Approx . 140 km ⇒ Mt . Fuji

10:30 Mt. Fuji and Gotemba areaMt. Fuji 3 Five Lakes Tour, Lake Kawaguchi

13:00 Oshino Hakkai （Springs of Mt . Fuji）

14:30 Shopping at GOTEMBA PREMIUM OUTLETS® 4

16:40 Gotemba ⇒ About 2 hrs 20 min ./Approx . 180 km ⇒ Lake Hamana-ko

19:00 Accommodation at Lake Hamana-ko*Option: Viewing flowers at Hamamatsu Flower Park （Depending on the season, night viewings may be available）

5

8:20 Lake Hamana-ko ⇒ About 40 min ./Approx . 20 km ⇒ Toyohashi

9 .20 Toyohashi ⇒ About 1 hr ⇒ Kyoto

10:30 Kyoto areaWalking around Kiyomizu-dera Temple 5 and Kiyomizu-dera Sando

13:00 Fushimi-Inari Taisha Shrine

15:00 Walking around Gion 6

18:00 Accommodation in Kyoto

6

9:00 Kinkakuji Temple

10:30 Kyoto ⇒ About 1 hr/Approx . 45 km ⇒ Osaka

11:30 Osaka areaTouring Osaka Castle 7

15:00 Strolling around Dotonbori 8 , shopping in either Shinsaibashi or Umeda

19:00 Enjoying the night lights of Osaka from the Floating Garden Observatory

20:00 Accommodation in Osaka

7Itami Airport or Kansai Airport ⇒ About 1 hr 20 min . ⇒ Narita Airport

Imperial Palace grounds, Tokyo

Transport / Accommodation： Airplane　 Shinkansen　 Bus　 Sightseeing Boat　 HotelModel Course 1

GOLDEN ROUTE This route is recommended for first-time visitors to Japan. It is a seven-day tour that combines the beautiful, the traditional, and the modern aspects of Japan, featuring Tokyo, Mt. Fuji, Kyoto and Osaka.

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8 Dotonbori

This is one of the main shopping districts of Osaka and is famous for its bright and colourful neon signs and unique exterior decor. It has an enormous variety of stores centring on eateries and restaurants, and has a very cheerful atmosphere.

7 Osaka Castle

The symbol of Osaka's history and tourism. Built in 1583 it eventually succumbed to fire and fell but was rebuilt in 1931. There are many historical items on display in the tower and you can take in all of Osaka city in a single glance from the viewing platform. Also various seasonal events are held in Osaka Castle Park.

6 Gion

Gion was initially developed as the area leading up to the Yasaka Shrine. You might also be lucky enough to meet a beautiful young maiko or geiko （apprentice geishas） in traditional Japanese costume.

5 Kiyomizu-dera Temple

The standard tourist spot in Kyoto. You can see all of Kyoto city from Kiyomizu Stage jutting out from the main temple. Famous for sakura in the spring, red and gold leaves in the autumn, and illuminated at night with each changing season, it is beautiful enough to take your breath away.

4 GOTEMBA PREMIUM OUTLETS®

With over 200 brand shops and restaurants, this is one of the largest outlet malls in Japan. Amidst the wide-open natural space, and with a view of World Cultural Heritage site Mt. Fuji, you can enjoy a whole day full of shopping.

3 Mt. Fuji

Mt. Fuji is the largest mountain in Japan （3,776m）, and located roughly in the centre. A registered world heritage site, where in spring you can see cherry blossoms, and in winter snow-covered scenery. You can enjoy its natural beauty as it changes form with the coming of each season.

2 Sensoji Temple （Asakusa）

The Sensoji Temple is Tokyo's oldest temple. It is in Asakusa, a popular tourist spot that preserves the traditional shitamachi

（shopping and entertainment district） atmosphere of Tokyo. There is a shopping arcade called the Nakamise-dori along the approach to the temple, where a variety of souvenirs and traditional Japanese products are sold.

1 TOKYO SKYTREE ®

TOKYO SKYTREE®, inaugurated in May 2012, is a free-standing ratio tower at a height of 634m. The shape of its silhouette was inspired by the camber of traditional Japanese architecture, and it has been designed to give the impression of a tree stretching up toward the sky.

© TOKYO-SKYTREE

8 9The Best of JAPAN© 2017 March by Japan National Tourism Organization. All rights reserved.© 2017 March by Japan National Tourism Organization. All rights reserved.

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HIGHLIGHTS

● This course includes visits to popular theme parks including the Tokyo Disney Resort and Universal Studios Japan®.● It includes visits to technology factories to experience Japan's newest technologies.● （Optional） The whole family can experience traditional Japanese crafts such as making beautiful Edo Kiriko cut glass or furin

wind chimes.● The daily schedule for this course is quite relaxed, allowing large families to travel leisurely without rushing.

ROUTE MAP

SCHEDULE


1

Narita Airport ⇒ About 1 hr/Approx . 80 km ⇒ Tokyo

Afternoon



2

10:00 TOKYO SKYTREE®

*Option: Viewing cherry blossoms along the Sumida River if springtime

13:00 Visiting Sensoji Temple and strolling along the Nakamise-dori Street*Option: Experiencing traditional Japanese crafts such as making beautiful Edo Kiriko cut glass or furin wind chimes

16:00 Tokyo Bay areaGetting a glimpse of the Tokyo skyline from Odaiba 1


3

9:30 Tokyo ⇒ Around 30 min ./Approx . 20 km ⇒ Maihama

10:00 Tokyo Disney Resort 2

18:30 Maihama ⇒ About 30 min ./Approx . 20 km ⇒ Tokyo


4

8:00 Tokyo ⇒ About 1 hr 40 min . ⇒ Nagoya

10:00 Nagoya areaToyota Kaikan Museum （Factory Tour） 3

15:00 Touring the Nagoya Castle

17:00 Accommodation in Nagoya

5

9:00 Nagoya ⇒ About 35 min . ⇒ Kyoto

10:00 Kyoto areaWalking around Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Kiyomizu-dera Sando

13:00 Toei Kyoto Studio Park or Kinkakuji temple 4

15:00 Walking around Arashi-yama 5


6

9:00 Kyoto ⇒ About 1 hr/Approx . 45 km ⇒ Osaka

10:00 Osaka areaTouring Osaka Castle

13:00 Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan 6

16:00 Strolling around Dotonbori, shopping in either Shinsaibashi 7 or Umeda


7

9:30 Osaka city ⇒ About 20 min ./Approx . 10 km ⇒ Universal City

10:00 Universal Studios Japan® 8

18:30 Universal City ⇒ About 20 min ./Approx . 10 km ⇒ Osaka city


8Itami Airport or Kansai Airport ⇒ About 1 hr 20 min . ⇒ Narita Airport


GOLDEN ROUTE Recommended for a fun family holiday in Japan.Eight-day tour of Tokyo, Nagoya, Kyoto and Osaka focusing on theme parks and popular tourist spots.

7 Shinsaibashi

Shinsaibashi is one of Japan's most popular shopping districts and the most bustling area in Osaka city. A large number of department stores, brand outlets and other commercial facilities line the streets and form a major shopping zone.

（c） Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau

6 Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan

Located in Tenpozan in Osaka Prefecture, this aquarium is home to the largest indoor fish tank in the world. You can find 30,000 sea creatures of 620 kinds here. One of its features is the Aqua Gate, a tunnel guaranteed to thrill you just to walk through it.

5 Arashi-yama

Set in the midst of mountains and a river flowing between them, Arashi-yama is a place of remarkable scenic beauty. Right from the old times, it was loved by many people and has many historical shrines and temples. It is especially known for its beautiful cherry blossoms （mid-March to early April） and autumn colours （mid-November to early December）, and has an atmosphere of great purity.

4 Kinkakuji Temple

A registered UNESCO World Heritage site since 1994, Kinkakuji Temple is a tourist spot that no visitor to Kyoto should miss. The temple is gold-plated and topped with a bronze phoenix ornament signifying peace. Kinkakuji Temple is also famous for its beautiful gardens created mainly in and around the pond surrounding the temple.

3 Toyota Kaikan Museum （Factory Tour）

The Toyota Kaikan Museum shows how they insightfully deal with environmental and safety issues as well as showcasing their latest technologies. They also have Factory tours in which you can see behind the scenes of car assembly and welding. （Reservation required）.

2 Tokyo Disney Resort

You can have fun, stay, dine, shop and much more at Tokyo Disney Resort. You'll find two theme parks, unique dining, a variety of shops and accommodations including the Disney Hotels. Come stay at Tokyo Disney Resort, and experience a multitude of fun and excitement in this place where dreams come true.

© Disney © Disney/Pixar

1 Odaiba

Odaiba is an island in the Tokyo Bay built on artificially reclaimed land. It is one of Tokyo's major commercial districts, connected to the mainland by the Rainbow Bridge. It is a popular picnic area and sightseeing spot for tourists. c Tokyo Convention ＆ Visitors Bureau

8 Universal Studios Japan®

A theme park with world class entertainment that can be enjoyed by everyone from kids to adults. It offers thrilling rides that are themed on Hollywood blockbusters, theme shows of popular characters, and more. © Walter Lantz Productions LLC

© & ® Universal Studios.　All rights reserved.


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HIGHLIGHTS

● This tour takes in the three cities of Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka.● Using the Hokuriku Shinkansen, you can enjoy the sights of Toyama and Kanazawa.● In Toyama admire the natural grandeur of the Tateyama Kurobe and Shirakawa-go's village forest scenery.● Lose yourself in the charming old streets and historical heritage sites of Kanazawa and Kyoto.

ROUTE MAP

SCHEDULE


1

Narita Airport ⇒ About 1 hr/Approx . 80km ⇒ Tokyo

Afternoon



2

9:00 TOKYO SKYTREE®

*Option: Viewing cherry blossoms along the Sumida river if springtime

12:00 Visiting Sensoji Temple and strolling along the Nakamise-dori Street*Option: Experiencing traditional Japanese crafts such as making beautiful Edo Kiriko cut glass or furin wind chimes

15:30 Tokyo ⇒ About 2 hrs 15 min . ⇒ Toyama

18:00 Accommodation in Toyama

3

9:00 Toyama ⇒ About 1 hr/Approx . 35 km ⇒ Tateyama

10:00 Tateyama Kurobe areaYuki-no-Otani 1 Walk （Between mid-April and mid-June）*Other seasons: Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route walk （Midagahara, Murodo 2 , Daikanbo, Kurobe Dam 3 etc .）

16:00 Tateyama ⇒ About 1 hr 30 min ./Approx . 95 km ⇒ Kanazawa

18:00 Accommodation in Kanazawa

4

9:00 Kanazawa areaWalking around Kenrokuen Garden 4

11:00 Walking around Naga-machi Buke Yashiki District 5

13:00 Experience Traditional Japanese Culture （Wear a kimono, apply gold leaf, make kagatemari balls and tonbodama beads, etc .）

15:00 Walking around Higashi Chaya District

18:00 Accommodation in Kanazawa

5

9:00 Kanazawa ⇒ About 1 hr/Approx . 75 km ⇒ Shirakawa-go

10:00 Shirakawa-go areaWalking around the gassho-zukuri-styled village, Shirakawa-go Shiroyama observation deck, etc .

14:00 Takayama areaWalking around Sanmachi Street, Takayama Jinya, Takayama Yatai Kaikan, etc .

17:30 Takayama ⇒ About 2 hrs/Approx . 125 km ⇒ Gifu

19:00 Accommodation in Gifu

6

9:00 Gifu ⇒ About 2 hrs/Approx . 130 km ⇒ Kyoto*Option: Otsu Service area （Lake Biwa observation Deck）

11:00 Kyoto areaTouring around Kinkakuji Temple, Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Toji Temple 6 , Nijo-jo Castle 7 , etc .


7

7:45 Kyoto ⇒ About 1 hr 15 min ./Approx . 65 km ⇒ Osaka

9:00 Go up Tsutenkaku Tower 8

10:00 Osaka areaStrolling around Dotonbori, shopping in either Shinsaibashi or Umeda

13:00 Osaka city centre ⇒ About 1 hr/Approx . 50 km ⇒ Kansai Airport

14:00 Kansai Airport ⇒ About 1 hr 20 min . ⇒ Narita Airport


GOLDEN ROUTE Have your fill of the Japanese travel experience!A seven-day tour covering Tokyo, Tateyama Kurobe, Kanazawa, Kyoto and Osaka, which allows you to tour Japan's cities as well as enjoy its scenic beauty and explore some of its famous places of interest.

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8 Tsutenkaku Tower

This is one of Osaka's most famous tourist landmarks. Known as a symbol of Osaka, it is a fondly admired observation tower. In the evening, you can get a full night-view of Osaka.

（c） Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau

7 Nijo-jo Castle

This fortified structure was built by Tokugawa Ieyasu, who began the Edo Bakufu （Tokugawa shogunate）, to stand as his villa. The building is recognized as part of a World Heritage Site and is most notable for its remarkable splendour and the paintings on the room partitions. Renowned for cherry blossoms, in spring the castle's inner circle is filled with around 400 blooming sakura trees.

6 Toji Temple

This famous temple, one of Kyoto's most notable, was built 1200 years ago and is a World Heritage Site. The national treasure “Gojunoto”, or five-storied pagoda, stands proudly among its buildings as the tallest wooden tower in Japan.

5 Naga-machi Buke Yashiki District

Here you can find the remains of samurai estates. The earthen walls and stone paving give the area a charming air, making you feel as if you had been transported through time to the old Japan.

4 Kenrokuen Garden

One of the great gardens of Japan, it beautifully harmonizes the loveliness of nature and the skill of human hands. It is differently lovely in each season, with cherry blossoms in the spring, red and gold leaves in the autumn, and snowy landscapes in the winter.

3 Kurobe Dam

At a height of 186 m, and a length of 492 m this is the largest arch-style dome overflow dam in Japan. Seeing Kurobe dam spitting out more than 10 tonnes of water every second really packs a punch!

2 Murodo

This tourist spot is located in the centre of the Alpine Route at a height of 2450 m. The grandeur of the 3000 m tall Mt. Tsurugi and the Tateyama mountain range, rise up in a single glance. The deepest alpine lake in the Japanese Alps, “Mikurigaike pond” is found here.

1 “Yuki-no-Otani” – Snow Wall

Tateyama has some of the heaviest snowfalls in the world. From mid-April to mid-June you can walk between the 20 m tall snow walls in Murodo's dynamic Gorge of Snow, enjoy the snowfall and play to your heart's content in the snow-covered world.


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GOLDEN ROUTE · crafts such as making beautiful Edo Kiriko cut glass or furin wind chimes 15:30 Tokyo ⇒ About 2 hrs 15 min . ⇒ Toyama 18:00 Accommodation in Toyama 3 9:00 Toyama