Day 1 Tokyo
Arrival in Tokyo (Narita/Haneda Airport).
Meet your Japanese driver at the airport.
Individual transfer to the hotel without a guide.
Check-in at the hotel.
Attention! In most Japanese hotels, check-in is after 15:00/16:00. If desired, you can order early check-in for an additional fee, but this must be done immediately when ordering the tour.
OPTIONAL TOUR
Sightseeing tour of evening Tokyo: "Evening Tokyo. Tokyo Skytree. Asakusa District". Approximate tour time 16:00-20:00, 4 hours. MEALS NOT INCLUDED
We invite you to go on a trip to evening Tokyo, get acquainted with the city, the subway system, and also just feel the atmosphere of the city, once home to thousands of samurai.
The historical district of Tokyo, Asakusa, will seem unusually elegant in the evening illumination. You will take a walk to the oldest Buddhist temple complex Senso-ji, and will be able to buy traditional souvenirs on the shopping street Nakamise-dori.
Continuing the excursion, you will climb to the observation deck of the tallest television tower in the world - the Tokyo television tower - "Space Tree" in the Sumida area. In addition to the observation deck, you can visit a small oceanarium and a planetarium in one of the halls of the "Space Tree".
Then you will walk along the evening Asakusa, and enjoy the view of the Senso-ji temple complex in the night lights.
Return to the hotel.
Day 2 Tokyo
Breakfast at the hotel. Meeting with a Russian-speaking guide in the hotel lobby.
Individual sightseeing tour "Historical Tokyo" by private transport with a Russian-speaking guide.
Approximate tour time 10:00-18:00, 8 hours.
You will start the tour in the historical district of Tokyo - Asakusa. You will see the oldest Buddhist temple complex Sensoji, you can buy traditional souvenirs on the shopping street Nakamisedori. It is noisy and crowded here, regardless of the day of the week. From Asakusa you will take a cruise along the Sumida River and walk through the wonderful Japanese garden Hamarikyu, famous for its unique ponds with sea water, as well as its tea pavilion.
In the very center of Tokyo you will see the Imperial Castle surrounded by massive stone walls - the main residence of the Emperor of Japan (closed to visitors).
In the government quarter, near the central Tokyo station, you will make a stop at the National Museum of Modern Art, the building of the Japanese Parliament, and the building of the Ministry of Justice. Next, you will walk along the most expensive street in the world – Ginza, with a stop near the traditional Japanese theater Kabuki.
Continuing the excursion, you will visit Meiji Jingu - the largest Shinto shrine in Tokyo, dedicated to Emperor Meiji and his wife – Empress Shoken.
You will not be left indifferent by the nearby areas of Tokyo youth Harajuku - Shibuya, where there is a small monument to the famous dog Hachiko.
You will finish the excursion in the skyscraper area of Shinjuku. Having climbed to the observation deck (243 m) in the building of the Tokyo municipality, you will see the evening illumination of Tokyo and a romantic sunset.
Return to the hotel.
Day 3 Tokyo - Yokohama
Breakfast at the hotel. Meeting with a Russian-speaking guide in the hotel lobby.
The second individual sightseeing tour by private transport around Tokyo with a visit to the seaside resort of Kamakura.
Estimated excursion time: 9:00-17:00, 8 hours
Kamakura is a popular seaside resort and a remarkable city located on the Pacific coast, founded more than 800 years ago. It was here that Minamoto Yoritomo created the first shogunate government in Japan at the end of the 12th century. For a long time, Kamakura remained the military headquarters of several shogunates and, at the same time, a temple city.
You will see the 13-meter bronze statue of Buddha "Daibutsu", cast in 1252 - an outstanding example of the art of the Kamakura era. Visit the Tsurugaoka Hachiman Shrine - a Shinto shrine dedicated to the patron deity of chivalry and the military class.
You will see the Buddhist Hase Temple, founded in 736, with a wooden statue of Kannon and magnificent views of the Kamakura sea coast; wander along the old narrow streets with souvenir shops. You will be able to feel the extraordinary contrast between ancient Kamakura and modern Japan, having moved to the largest port city of Yokohama - the second largest metropolis of the country.
You will see the futuristic "Minato Mirai" ("Port of the Future"), walk along the embankment and visit one of the tallest skyscrapers in Japan - Yokohama Landmark Tower (296.3 m), one of the fastest elevators in the world (listed in the Guinness Book of Records) will take you to the observation deck with a panoramic view of the entire city of Yokohama.
Return to Tokyo. Sending luggage to Kyoto.
Day 4 Tokyo - Kyoto
Breakfast at the hotel. Meeting with a Russian-speaking guide in the hotel lobby.
Individual sightseeing tour "Fuji-Hakone National Park" by private transport with a Russian-speaking guide.
Approximate tour time 9:00-20:00, 11 hours.
Excursion to the Hakone National Park, from where in clear weather a magnificent view of the symbol of Japan - Mount Fuji opens. The park includes five Fuji lakes, Mount Fuji itself, the Izu Peninsula and the famous area of healing mineral springs - Hakone. Once there was a checkpoint (Sekisho outpost) of the historical Tokaido route, connecting the shogunal city of Edo with the imperial Kyoto. The exposition of the Sekisho outpost museum masterfully recreates the flavor of the Edo era.
You will visit the Shinto Kuzuryu Shrine dedicated to the nine-headed dragon of Lake Ashinoko and take a boat ride on Lake Ashinoko, which was formed about 400 thousand years ago as a result of volcanic activity of the Hakone Mountains. Then, by cable car, you will ascend to the Great Boiling Gorge "Owakudani" - the famous Valley of Geysers. See the equipment for producing thermal water and try eggs boiled in a sulfur spring. In clear weather, you can enjoy the view of the majestic Mount Fuji.
End of the excursion. Transfer to Odawara Station.
Transfer to Kyoto by high-speed Shinkansen Odawara-Kyoto train.
Check-in at the hotel.
Day 5 Kyoto
Breakfast at the hotel. Meeting with a Russian-speaking guide in the hotel lobby.
Individual sightseeing tour of Kyoto by private transport with a Russian-speaking guide.
Estimated tour time 10:00-18:00, 8 hours.
Sightseeing tour of Kyoto, which was the center of Japanese civilization for a thousand years.
You will begin the tour with a visit to the world-famous Golden Pavilion - Kinkakuji. In the pavilion's garden there is a pond called "Mirror Lake". The reflection of the Golden Pavilion in the waters of the pond creates a truly delightful sight.
You will be able to solve the riddle of Zen philosophy and enjoy the harmony in the Garden of 15 Stones (Ryoanji Temple).
You will see Kiyomizu Temple ("Temple of Pure Water") - one of the oldest temples in Kyoto. The temple is known for its unique architectural style. Its main hall stands on a cliff, and a wooden platform in front of it offers a magnificent panoramic view of Kyoto.
Return to the hotel.
Day 6 Kyoto - Nara - Osaka
Breakfast at the hotel. Meeting with a Russian-speaking guide in the hotel lobby.
Individual sightseeing tour of Nara and Osaka by private transport with a Russian-speaking guide.
Approximate tour time 9:00-17:00, 8 hours
Nara is one of the most beautiful cities that has preserved the spirit of old traditional Japan to this day. According to legend, it was on the land of Nara that the first Japanese emperor Jimmu laid the foundation for Japanese statehood. From 710 to 784, Nara was the capital of Japan. There are a huge number of historical, cultural and architectural monuments here, many of which have been awarded UNESCO World Heritage status.
You will visit the Todaiji temple complex, inside which a majestic statue of Buddha sits on the petals of a sacred lotus.
You will walk through the park, which is home to hundreds of tame deer, which you can feed from your hands. In the Deer Park on the outskirts of the city, you will also visit the Kasuga Taisha Temple and the Manyoshu Botanical Garden at the temple.
Then move to Osaka. Here you will visit Osaka Castle - a five-story samurai castle that played a key role in Japanese history in the late 16th and early 17th centuries; you will be able to enjoy the panorama of the city and its surroundings from the height of the open observation deck of the ultra-modern 173-story office skyscraper - Umeda Sky Building.
Return to the hotel in Kyoto
Day 7 Osaka - Okinawa - Naha
Transfer to Osaka airport by chartered car.
Flight to Okinawa, to the city of Naha.
Individual transfer from the airport to the hotel.
Check-in at the hotel. Rest.
Day 8 Okinawa
Check-out from the hotel.
Meet the Russian-speaking guide in the hotel lobby.
Individual sightseeing tour of Okinawa with a Russian-speaking guide by chartered transport.
Approximate tour time 9:00-18:00, 9 hours
You will begin the tour with a visit to the Shuri Palace Complex, the Ryukyu Kingdom (1429 - 1879). During this period, the castle was the domestic political center of the Kingdom and was the most beautiful building of that time on the entire Ryukyu archipelago. Then you will go to the Okinawa World theme park, where you can get acquainted with the history and culture of the island. The most interesting object in the park is the ancient cave of the island of Gyokusendo, the length of which is more than 5000 meters. In the park you can also see a terrarium with snakes, and even buy healing tinctures on snakes (a special type of poisonous snakes Okinawa`s Habu, which are bred for the purpose of making sake infused with snakes). The Japanese believe in its miraculous power.
End of the excursion, transfer to the hotel, check-in at the hotel, rest
Day 9 Okinawa
Free day. Beach rest or just rest by the sea (depending on the season)
Day 10 Okinawa
Free day. Beach rest or just rest by the sea (depending on the season)
We recommend visiting the Churaumi Aquarium.
Churaumi is the largest aquarium in Japan, located on the island of Okinawa. It was opened in 2002. The oceanarium consists of 4 floors, on its territory there are 77 aquariums with deep-sea inhabitants, such as: tiger sharks, mantras, more than 80 types of corals, tropical fish, etc. You can visit the dolphin theater with the Fuji dolphin, the first dolphin with a prosthetic tail.
In addition, the park has an aquarium with sea cows donated by the Mexican government, as well as an aquarium with turtles.
Day 11 Okinawa
Free day. Beach vacation or just relaxing by the sea (depending on the season)
Day 12 Okinawa
Free day. Beach vacation or just relaxing by the sea (depending on the season)
Day 13 Okinawa - Tokyo
Transfer to Naha Airport by chartered car. Flight to Tokyo (Haneda).
Individual transfer to the hotel.
Optional. Evening excursions around Tokyo.
Day 14 Tokyo
Check out from the hotel.
Individual transfer to the airport
Departure.
* depending on circumstances, minor changes in the tour program are possible
