Summer Japan Alpine Route 2024

Day 1
Arrive at Narita Upon arrival, welcome by the Tour Manager/local tour guide and transfer from the airport to the hotel for check in. (Standard check in time 1400-1500 hrs). Dinner at Indian Restaurant. Overnight in Narita. (D)

Note:
The standard check-in time is 1500 hrs. Packed dinner will be provided in case of late arrivals of flight or long queue at the immigration.

Day 2
Visit Asakusa Kannon Temple & Nakamise Dori Street - Visit Team Labs - Visit Shibuya Sky and Shibuya Crossing After breakfast, we proceed to visit Asakusa Kannon which is one of Tokyo's most colourful and popular temples and Nakamise Dori street which is one of Japan's oldest shopping streets. Later, we visit Team Labs, which is a popular, immersive museum known for its colorful, futuristic digital art installations & photo ops. We then visit Shibuya Sky where you can see views of Tokyo at this 360° open-air observation deck at the rooftop and then walk through the busiest crossing in Tokyo known as Shibuya Crossing. Dinner at Indian Restaurant with Roll Cake Tasting. (What’s More) Overnight in Tokyo. (B, L, D)

Day 3
Lake Ashi Cruise – Owakudani Ropeway – Visit Owakudani Valley (All sightseeing are Weather permitting) After breakfast, we proceed to Mount Fuji. We take a cruise on the Lake Ashi and Owakudani ropeway and visit the Owakudani Valley, a volcanic valley with active sulphur vents and hot springs. Dinner at Indian Restaurant. Overnight in Nagano/Matsumoto. (B, LL, D)

Day 4
Alpine Tour After breakfast, we proceed to the Alpine Tour. The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine (pronounced “Alpen”) Route is known as the “Roof of Japan”. The route passes through the dynamic scenery of Mt. Tateyama in the Japan Alps. It is traversed using a variety of vehicles with an elevation change from Toyama Prefecture to Nagano Prefecture. Dinner at Indian Restaurant. Overnight in Toyama. (B, PL, D)

Day 5
Visit Shirakawago Village – Visit Nabana No Sato (24 Apr – 31 May & 01 Aug – 30 Sep) or Visit Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium (01 Jun – 31 Jul) After breakfast, we visit Shirakawago village known for its unique architecture as no nails or any other metal materials were used during the construction of the houses. We then proceed to Nagoya. Visit Nabana No Sato (24 Apr – 31 May & 01 Aug – 30 Sep) We visit Nabana No Sato which is a landscaped flower field with colourful blooms, night time displays of LED lighting. Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium (01 Jun – 31 Jul) We visit Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium which is home to Orca killer whales, dolphins and Beluga Whales, and featuring marine life from Japan to Antarctica. Dinner at Indian Restaurant. Overnight in Nagoya. (B, L, D)

Day 6
Visit SCMAGLEV and Railway Park - Visit Nara & Deer Park – Visit Todaiji Temple After breakfast, we visit SCMaglev and Railway Park which is a hands-on museum looking at the past, present and future of Japan's railway systems and rolling stock. Later we visit Nara Deer Park which is home to hundreds of freely roaming deer also known as “Messengers of God” and the Todaiji temple where you can see the temple’s best known relic “Daibutsu”. Dinner at Indian Restaurant. Overnight in Osaka. (B, L, D)

Day 7
Visit Naruto Whirlpool including Cruise (Weather permitting) - Free Time at Shinsaibashi After breakfast, we visit Naruto Whirlpool which is a natural phenomenon that occurs because of the harsh tidal currents caused by the tidal variation. Get an up-close look of the impressive whirlpools of Naruto from a small tide-watching boat. In the evening, we visit Shinsaibashi - one of the most famous shopping streets in Osaka and Japan. Dinner at Indian Restaurant with Sushi Tasting. (What’s More) Overnight in Osaka. (B, L, D)

Day 8
Visit Kinkakuji Temple – Visit Arashiyama Bamboo Forest – Experience Japanese Tea Ceremony – Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine After breakfast, we visit the Kinkaku-ji Temple - a pagoda made to house the sacred relics of the Buddha which has given this temple the popular name of Kinkaku-ji (“Temple of the Golden Pavilion”). We then visit the world famous Arashiyama Bamboo Forest where the thick green bamboo stalks seem to continue endlessly in every direction and Visitors can stroll paths lined with endless rows of towering bamboo. Later, experience the famous Japanese Tea Ceremony which is a Japanese cultural activity involving the ceremonial preparation & presentation of “MATCHA” powdered green tea. We also visit Fushimi Inari Shrine famous for its thousands of vermilions torii gates. Dinner at Indian Restaurant with Ramen Noodles Tasting (What’s More). Overnight in Osaka. (B, L, D)

Day 9
Day Trip to Hiroshima – Bullet Train Experience (Osaka – Hiroshima – Osaka) – Visit Miyajima Island – Visit Itsukushima Shrine – Photostop at the Floating Tori Gate – Photostop at Atomic Dome – Visit Peace Memorial Park and Museum Collect Packed Breakfast and proceed for a Day Trip to Hirsohima. Today, we take a bullet train ride from Osaka to Hiroshima. Upon arrival in Hirsohima, we proceed to the pier to take the ferry to the Miyajima Island and visit the Itsukushima Shrine, the centuries-old Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima, the shrine is known worldwide for its iconic “Floating Tori (Gate)”. Later, we visit the Hiroshima Peace Park, Museum, and the Atomic Bomb Dome which is a part of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and a designated UNESCO World Heritage. We return to Osaka via a bullet train from Hiroshima. Dinner at Indian Restaurant. Overnight in Osaka. (PB, L, D)

Day 10
Return home Today, we check out and proceed to the airport for your flight back home. It’s time to say goodbye to all the new friends you have made. We hope you take back many happy memories of your holiday. We would like you to spare a few minutes of your time to write and tell us how you enjoyed your holiday and any suggestions you may have for the future. (B)

Note: The normal check out time is 11:00 am.