Japan Honeymoon: Japan Cherry Blossom and Cultural

Today you will fly to Tokyo. On arrival, your driver will welcome you at the arrival hall and transfer you to your hotel with a private car to ensure your arrival is worry-free.

Welcome to Meiji Jingu Shrine This shrine is the largest and most powerful spot in Tokyo. Meiji Jingu enshrines Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken as its deities.Shinjuku Gyoen is one of Tokyo's largest and most popular parks. In spring Shinjuku Gyoen becomes one of the best places in the city to see cherry blossoms. Chidorigafuchi's path is the most scenic spot around the Imperial Palance moat, with a 700-meter-long tunnel of cherry trees in the spring. The pathway is a five-minute walk from Kudanshita Station or Hanzomon Station. The Meguro River is a river which flows through Tokyo, Japan. Its tributaries include the Kitazawa River and the Karasuyama River. The river is a popular venue for cherry blossom viewing in the spring.

Akihabara:Akihabara, also commonly known as “Electric Town,” is the go-to district in Tokyo for electronics—and a popular spot to immerse in anime and manga culture.  The area’s hundreds of stores sell everything from computer parts to home goods.Sensoji Temple:Senso-ji Temple Tokyo`s oldest and most prominent temple. The magestic Senso-Ji Buddhist Temple is almost 1400 years old and is a symbol of Asakusa and the entire city of Tokyo.Tokyo national museum:The Tokyo National Museum features one of the largest and best collections of art and archeological artifacts in Japan, made up of over 100,000 individual items including nearly a hundred national treasures. At any one time, about 4000 different items from the permanent museum collection are on display. In addition, visiting temporary exhibitions are also held regularly.

Hakone is the most popular tourist attraction in the Kanto region. "Hakone Day Tour" will take you to Lake Ashino to take the "Hakone Pirate Ship" to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Mt. Fuji and the lake, and then take the "Hakone Ropeway" to Owakudani. The scenery along the way is pleasing to the eye . Owakudani, left over from a volcanic eruption 4,000 years ago, in addition to being able to see the crater, now still has bursts of white smoke and the smell of sulfur. In Owakudani, you can buy the legendary black jade, which can prolong life. It is said that eating one can prolong life by 7 years! 

West Lake Village is located in the "West Lake" a display of Japan's original scenery thatched cottage village. From the village you can see Mount Fuji in the distance, and the pointed roofs are covered with thick thatch. The village brook murmuring, birds singing flowers, seems to have come to Xanadu.Head to Oshino Hakkai is a touristy set of eight ponds in Oshino, a small village in the Fuji Five Lake region, The eight ponds are fed by snow melt from the slopes of nearby Mount Fuji that filters down the mountain through porous layers of lava for over 80 years, resulting in very clear spring water that is revered by the locals.The Narusawa Hyoketsu Ice Cave is located at the east entrance to the Aokigahara Jukai "sea of trees" forest, and is regarded as one of the tourist spots within the Fuji Five Lakes area that can be visited throughout the year. Over 1150 years ago, during year 6 of the Jogan era (864 a.d.), Nagaoyama, a flank volcano of Mt. Fuji erupted. The red hot lava flow (Aokigahara Maruo) descended between ancient parasitic volcanoes, creating this two-tunnel type cave.Arakurayama Sengen Park is one of the world-famous viewing spots of Mount Fuji. In springtime, the cherry blossoms in bloom create a spectacular view of a five-storied pagoda and Mount Fuji unique to Japan. Not only does the park offer splendid views of the mountain in respective seasons, but it also serves as a popular viewing spot for the beautiful night scenery of Fujiyoshida City.

Matsumoto Castle is one of the most complete and beautiful among Japan's original castles. It is a "hirajiro" - a castle built on plains rather than on a hill or mountain. Matsumoto Castle is unique for having both a secondary donjon and a turret adjoined to its main keep. The castle structures, in combination with their characteristic black wainscoting, give off an air of grandeur and poise.The lake is located in the heart of Suwa and is the largest lake in Nagano Prefecture. In spring, the lake is surrounded by beautiful cherry blossoms, while summer sees it lit up by fireworks above. In warmer months, lake activities include pleasure cruises, amphibious bus tours, fishing, and more.Suwa Taisha (Suwa Grand Shrine), located in Nagano Prefecture, south east of Matsumoto, in the center of the country, is one of Japan's oldest and most important shrines.

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The Miyagawa Morning Market has existed in one form or another for more than two centuries, and it's still a hub for fresh produce.You can buy everything from local fruit and vegetables to traditional "sarubobo" dolls and stylish chopsticks. Shirakawa-go is surrounded by steep mountains, 96% of the village is forest, and only 0.4% of farmland is a typical mountain village. In the village, there are Hakusan National Park, Tiansheng Prefectural Natural Park, etc.and there are many natures that have been preserved since ancient times. In the Hida area, villages fall into steep areas with mountain folds, while Shokawa flows through gaps in steep slopes like stitched folds, forming villages in the watershed.The Takayama Jinya served as the local government office headed by the officials dispatched from Edo (present day Tokyo). The building complex was in official use until 1969 and is now open to the public as a museum.  

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During the Edo Period, Kanazawa served as the seat of the Maeda Clan, the second most powerful feudal clan after the Tokugawa in terms of rice production and fief size.  Accordingly, Kanazawa grew to become a town of great cultural achievements, rivaling Kyoto and Edo (Tokyo).This tour will take you to visit Nagamachi Samurai, Kenrokuen, Higashi Chaya District and Kanazawa's Geisha District. Standing quietly in the city, these traditional buildings blend in with the modern atmosphere of Kanazawa, resulting in a charming classical town.

One Way between Kanazawa and Kyoto by Shinkansen（2hrs26min）

Kinkaku-ji Temple:With its gleaming gold tiers reflected in the lake below and a backdrop of forests and twisted pines, Kinkaku-ji (the Golden Pavilion) is an enchanting sight.  Dating back to the 14th century, the UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of Kyoto’s most popular attractions and among Japan’s most visited temples.The Philosopher's Path:The Philosopher's Path (哲学の道, Tetsugaku no michi) is a pleasant stone path through the northern part of Kyoto's Higashiyama district. The path follows a canal which is lined by hundreds of cherry trees. Usually in early April these trees explode with color, making this one of the city's most popular hanami (cherry blossom viewing) spots.Ginkaku-ji: (Silver Pavilion) is a Zen temple along Kyoto's eastern mountains (Higashiyama).  As the retirement villa of an art obsessed shogun, Ginkakuji became a center of contemporary culture, known as the Higashiyama Culture in contrast to the Kitayama Culture of his grandfather's times.    Unlike the Kitayama Culture, which remained limited to the aristocratic circles of Kyoto, the Higashiyama Culture had a broad impact on the entire country.    The arts developed and refined during the time include the tea ceremony, flower arrangement, noh theater, poetry, garden design and architecture.Japanese traditional culture performance:Kitano Tenmangu is also a popular autumn color spot, as the shrine open its garden to the public during the peak of the autumn leaf season from late October to early December.  Hundreds of maple trees line the garden's river and are lit up in the evenings.

Kimono and Tea Ceremony Experience:Kyoto Tea Ceremony in Japan is one of the best and memorable experiences you can have! Kimonos would normally be worn during traditional tea ceremonies.  Our expert tea master and host, and friendly staff will demonstrate the process during the tea ceremony while explaining the significance behind it the steps and the tools. You will get to learn about tea ceremony history, Kyoto, and tea ceremony etiquette.  During the tea ceremony, you will not only observe how to make matcha green tea but you will also be guided on the process of making your own by the tea master. You will be using high-quality matcha powder that will produce a brilliant cup of green matcha.Sagano Bamboo Forest:Sagano Bamboo Forest and listen to the unique sounds of the wind.Togetsukyo Bridge:Togetsukyo is a 155-meter bridge built across the Katsura River, which flows leisurely through Saga Arashiyama , a well-known place of scenic beauty in the western hills of Kyoto. The artistic form of the bridge embodies the aesthetic sense that is at the heart of the Japan artistic tradition.Tenryu-ji:Tenryuji is the most important temple in Kyoto's Arashiyama district. It was ranked first among the city's five great Zen temples, and is now registered as a world heritage site. Tenryuji is the head temple of its own school within the Rinzai Zen sect of Japanese Buddhism.

Photography Option 1 hours:Leave a good moment.

After a tour with a history tracing back to the 8th century, Fushimi Inari Taisha is the headquarters of the some 30,000 Inari shrines around the country. We will take you to visit down to Uji. Famous for its high quality tea, Uji was one of the first places in Japan where green tea was cultivated. Afterwards, head to Nara Park and Tōdai-ji Temple, all prized possessions in the heart of the city. Nara Park houses over 1,200 roaming deers that have become a natural treasure. 

Explore Osaka's rich history at Osaka Castle, built in 1583 on the historic site of the Ishiyama Honganji Temple. Embrace a unique experienceAt Ninja-do, dressing up as a ninja and learning traditional techniques. Marvel at the world's largest ovular Ferris wheel, reopened in 2018 outside the famous Don Quixote store in Dotonbori, a lively hub for shopping, entertainment, and food, illuminated by neon lights at night. Enjoy diverse local delicacies like Takoyaki, Kobe Beef, and Okonomiyaki. Visit Kani Doraku, a renowned crab restaurant known for its iconic giant crab billboards and a wide array of exquisite crab dishes. 

*Tis:Dotonbori street most traditional snack bars only accept cash, please have some cash on hand.

KaniDouraku Restaurant:

Kani Doraku is a famous crab restaurant found in several locations around Japan. Easily identified by its iconic giant, moving crab billboards outside many of its restaurants, it is also known for its huge range of delicious crab dishes.

*Meals not included Refer to meal fee 6000JPY~10000 per person

Free Time or self-arrangment by your own.

Transfer service between Osaka and KIX airport with private English speaking driver guide.