Destinations: Tokyo (2N) – Kawaguchiko (1N) – Kyoto (2N) – Osaka (1N) – Okayama (1N) – Hiroshima (2N)
Tour Type: Premium Escorted Spring Group Tour (Private Coach & Bullet Train Transits)
Morning/Afternoon: Land at Tokyo International Airport. Meet our local coordinator and board your scheduled group shuttle bus directly to your central city hotel for check-in.
18:30: Meet your English-speaking guide in the lobby for a professional orientation. Head out via the hyper-efficient Tokyo Metro system (tickets fully included) to explore the high-energy Shinjuku District. Witness the neon skylines, historic alleyways, and vibrant nightlife footprint that anchors this collective transport center.
Meals & Night: Welcome Dinner included at a local restaurant. Return to the hotel via metro alongside your guide.
Morning: Board your private coach for an immersive 5-hour guided exploration of Tokyo’s fascinating contrasts. Stop briefly at the historic Zojoji Temple to photograph its ancient timber architecture set against the sleek backdrop of the Tokyo Tower. Observe the hundreds of sacred Jizo stone deities—traditional protecting guardians dressed in knit hats, robes, and small windmills to shield travelers and children.
Afternoon: Navigate the iconic multi-directional pedestrian rush at Shibuya Crossing. Walk through the grand cedar torii gates of the Meiji Shinto Shrine, drive along the fashionable tree-lined boulevard of Omotesando, and edge the stone moats of the Imperial Palace Gardens to stand before the classic Nijubashi Bridge.
Late Afternoon: Drive through Akihabara “Electric Town”—the global capital of Manga and Anime subcultures—and catch a view of the Kokugikan Sumo Stadium. Conclude your tour at the ancient Sensoji Buddhist Temple in Asusa, marveling at its 55-meter-high pagoda before enjoying free time to shop for traditional crafts along the historic Nakamise Commercial Street.
Meals & Night: Buffet breakfast at the hotel, and a traditional lunch at a local restaurant. Enjoy a free evening at your leisure.
Morning: Depart Tokyo by coach, traveling through scenic rural valley landscapes toward the Fuji-Hakone-Izu region. Arrive at Arakurayama Sengen Park and climb the steps to capture the quintessential picture-postcard panorama: the vibrant red Chureito Pagoda framed by blooming cherry blossoms and the snow-capped peak of Mount Fuji.
Afternoon: Arrive at the picturesque lakeside town of Kawaguchiko. Tour the sacred Fuji Sengen Shrine, historically revered as the ancient spiritual starting point for pilgrims climbing the volcanic slopes. Express your gratitude before boarding an elegant scenic cruise boat across the mirrored waters of Lake Kawaguchi.
Late Afternoon: Ascend the winding alpine roads of Mount Fuji to reach the “Fifth Station” at an elevation of 2,305 meters ($7,562\text{ feet}$) for sweeping forest and cloudline views.
Meals & Night: Breakfast and lunch included. Check into a traditional Japanese Ryokan hotel. Change into a comfortable yukata robe and spend your evening soaking in the therapeutic, mineral-rich thermal waters of the public Onsen (hot springs). Enjoy a traditional multi-course Japanese dinner at the property.
Morning: Drive along the lake-bordering highways to Iyashi no Sato Nenba. Originally destroyed by a historic typhoon in 1966, this settlement has been meticulously restored into a traditional open-air thatched-roof mountain village and museum. Explore the individual cottages, which now host artisan craft shops, weaving studios, and local heritage galleries.
Afternoon: Stand before the sweeping natural amphitheater of Shiraito Falls, an impressive 150-meter-wide cascade fed by Mount Fuji’s volcanic spring waters and widely ranked among Japan’s most beautiful waterfalls. Continue southwest toward Nagoya on the Pacific coast to tour the Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology—a fascinating look at industrial looms and automotive engineering history.
Evening: Drive into the historical cultural heart of Kyoto for check-in and accommodation.
Meals: Breakfast at the ryokan.
Morning: Dedicate your full day to Kyoto, Japan’s imperial capital from 794 to 1868. Head to the western outskirts to Arashiyama. Cross the iconic wooden span of the Togetsukyo Bridge (“Bridge Over the Moon”) to capture sweeping mountain reflections. Tour the beautifully manicured Zen gardens of Tenryuji Temple (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) before taking a meditative morning walk through the soaring, sun-dappled stalks of the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest.
Afternoon: Travel across the city to walk through the unforgettable tunnels of thousands of vermilion torii gates at the Fushimi Inari Shinto Shrine. Tour the expansive grounds of the Kyoto Imperial Palace, and marvel at Kinkakuji Temple (The Golden Pavilion), whose top two floors are completely covered in brilliant gold leaf overlooking a pristine reflection pond.
Evening: Spend your evening winding through the narrow lantern-lit wooden streets of Gion, Kyoto’s world-famous traditional entertainment quarter where you may spot geishas walking between appointments.
Meals: Breakfast at the hotel.
Morning: Travel to Nara, Japan’s first permanent capital. Enter the massive timber gates of Todaiji Temple (built in 752 AD), one of the largest wooden buildings in the world, to stand before the colossal bronze Great Buddha statue. Spend time walking through Nara Park, where you can safely photograph, interact with, and feed the hundreds of sacred, free-roaming sika deer.
Afternoon: Tour the sacred grounds of Horyuji Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site whose majestic central five-story pagoda stands as one of the oldest preserved wooden structures on earth. Continue your drive to Osaka, the nation’s vibrant commercial metropolis.
Evening: Dive into the neon-drenched canal district of Dotonbori. Walk past the iconic Glico Running Man sign and experience a street-food paradise packed with local izakayas and takoyaki stalls.
Meals & Night: Breakfast at the hotel and a local lunch included. Overnight in Osaka.
Morning: Depart Osaka for Himeji. Tour the immense, gleaming white complex of Himeji Castle (also known as the “White Heron Castle”), universally regarded as the finest surviving masterpiece of 17th-century Japanese feudal castle architecture and defensive engineering.
Afternoon: Travel into Okayama Prefecture. Spend your afternoon walking through Korakuen Garden, celebrated as one of the three great landscape gardens of Japan, complete with winding streams, peaceful ponds, miniature waterfalls, and historic wooden teahouses.
Late Afternoon: Drive to the ancient Shinto shrine of Kibitsu-Jinja. Dedicated to the deity Kibitsuhiko-no-Mikoto, this sacred site is the legendary birthplace of the beloved Japanese folklore hero Momotaro (The Peach Boy). Marvel at its unique double-gabled roof architecture and its magnificent, unbroken 360-meter-long outdoor wooden corridor.
Meals & Night: Breakfast at the hotel and a local lunch included. Enjoy free time in Okayama’s active provincial capital. Overnight in Okayama.
Morning: Travel to the historic merchant town of Kurashiki. Enjoy a peaceful morning stroll along its beautifully preserved canal district, lined with white-washed, black-tiled rice granaries from the Edo period that have been converted into cafes and boutiques.
Afternoon: Continue overland to Hiroshima, a city reborn from the tragic atomic bombing of August 6, 1945. Take an impactful, reflective walk through the Peace Memorial Park to view the structural remains of the Genbaku (Atomic Bomb) Dome and tour the deeply moving Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum.
Late Afternoon: Board the local ferry to the sacred island of Miyajima (Itsukushima). Approach the breathtaking Itsukushima Shinto Shrine, built partially over the tidal flats so that its famous giant vermilion Torii gate appears to float seamlessly on the surface of the sea at high tide. Enjoy free time exploring the island’s scenic lanes before returning.
Meals & Night: Breakfast at the hotel and dinner included. Overnight in Hiroshima.
Full Day: Enjoy a dedicated breakfast at the hotel, followed by an additional guided sightseeing layout of Hiroshima’s scenic coastal lookouts, regional gardens, and seasonal spring blossom avenues before returning to the hotel for an evening of relaxation.
Meals: Breakfast at the hotel.
Morning: After breakfast, transfer directly to the central station to board Japan’s iconic Shinkansen (Bullet Train).
Midday: Experience a smooth, high-speed transit across Honshu, covering the 800-kilometer ($497\text{ miles}$) distance back to the capital in just under four hours.
14:00: Arrive back at Tokyo Station, where your unforgettable cherry blossom holiday officially concludes. (Please coordinate with your tour guide for directions or recommendations regarding your public airport express trains if flying out this evening).
Tokyo: Metropark Lido Hotel (or similar)
Kawaguchiko: Traditional Onsen Ryokan Resort Allocation
Kyoto: Aurum International / Titan Times Hotel (or similar)
Guilin / Okayama: Bravo Hotel / Okayama Central Business Accommodations
Shanghai / Hiroshima: Baixia Pagoda Hotel / Central Hiroshima Premium Accommodations
| Package Inclusions | Package Exclusions |
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• Baseline international economy class airfare. • Japanese Tourist Visa processing & support fees. • 08 Nights premium accommodation (including 1 Night traditional Onsen Ryokan). • Professional private coach transit with an English-speaking national guide. • Scheduled meals as explicitly indicated inside the daily itinerary ( • Tokyo Metro passes, Miyajima Island Ferry round-trip, and Lake Kawaguchi cruise. • Standard 2nd Class Shinkansen (Bullet Train) ticket from Hiroshima to Tokyo. • Comprehensive entry tickets to all parks, UNESCO temples, castles, and museums listed. • International travel insurance policy protection fees & 5% TCS. |
• Mandatory 5% GST surcharge. • Customary tips and gratuities for the local tour guide and coach driver. • Personal incidental expenses (laundry, long-distance phone cards, bar bills). • Airport departure transfers on Day 10 (public transit routes advised on-spot). • Meals, snacks, and beverages not explicitly outlined under inclusions. |
PACKAGE COST PER PERSON: Rs 3,49,000 + 5% GST
To guarantee promotional airfare block seats and high-season boutique room inventory, a non-refundable reservation deposit is required at registration.
Balance amounts must be fully cleared as per institutional milestone deadlines shared prior to final ticketing issuance.
Itinerary Notice: Due to volatile spring weather irregularities, variable cherry blossom peak bloom schedules, and local crowd management rules, the sequence of daily sightseeing activities may be swapped or modified on the spot by the tour director to maximize your viewing experience. SVM Travel World and its Japanese ground partners are not liable for delayed rail connections, visa queue updates, or administrative landmark closures beyond standard corporate control. Supplemental re-routing expenses must be settled directly by passengers.
