Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included

Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel features accommodation with a restaurant, private parking, a fitness centre and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage space and free WiFi. The hotel has family rooms. All guest rooms in the hotel are fitted with a kettle. Rooms are equipped with a private bathroom with a shower, slippers and a hairdryer. The rooms will provide guests with air conditioning, a safety deposit box and a flat-screen TV. Guests at Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel can enjoy a buffet breakfast. At the accommodation guests are welcome to take advantage of a sauna. Popular points of interest near Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel include Fukagawa Gatharia Shopping Mall, Tatsuminomori Kaihin Park and Susaki Stadium Monument. The nearest airport is Tokyo Haneda International Airport, 12 km from the hotel.

HeadLine : In Hiroshima (Minami Ward)

Location : With a stay at Grand Prince Hotel Hiroshima in Hiroshima, you ll be 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from Hiroshima Castle. This 4-star hotel is 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Hiroshima Green Arena and 5.7 mi (9.1 km) from Atomic Bomb Dome.

Rooms : Make yourself at home in one of the 510 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LED televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

Dining : Grab a bite at Riho Chinese Restaurant, one of the hotel s 4 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/café. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.

Renovations : The property is closed between April 27 and June 30.

CheckIn Instructions : Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property For the comfort of guests using the outdoor seasonal swimming pool, public bathing areas, and other public facilities, this property does not permit guests with tattoos to use the facilities.

Special Instructions : Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests booked in Dinner included rates must check-in by 8 PM to receive dinner. No refunds will be issued for any unused portion of the rate plan. The hotel s train station shuttle is located at Hiroshima Station s North Exit. This property’s guestrooms will be non-smoking as of October 1, 2020 Please note that buffet meal service is not available at this property until further notice.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included

• We’ll check out from our hotel in Osaka to head for Hiroshima by bus, which will take a few hours, enough time to relax or enjoy the scenery as we ride past a few cities on our way. We’ll visit Akashi Kaikyo Bridge upon arrival, the world’s longest suspension bridge that connects Kobe to Awaji Island, that’s almost 4 km far. Enjoy your lunch at an Indian Restaurant Okayama after.
• Next, we visit the Atomic Bomb Dome, which is part of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. It became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996, after the tragedy that befell the city in 1945. Back in 1915, this was the Hiroshima Prefectural Industrial Promotion Hall, where people showcased and sold products of Hiroshima and several art galleries were held. Then we move to the Peace Memorial Museum, which documents the aftermath of the destruction after a single atomic bomb decimated tens of thousands of lives. It is a symbol of Japan’s determination to advocate for the elimination of nuclear weapons.
• We enjoy dinner at an Indian Restaurant afterward, before finally reaching our hotel in Hiroshima for check-in and an overnight stay.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included

• After breakfast at the hotel, please prepare a small handbag and one big luggage courier for Nagano. Then check-out and continue on our trip to Miyajima Tour.
• Our next destination is Itsukushima Shrine located on Miyajima. To reach here, we’ll ride a ferry from Miyajimaguchi Station. Some of you may have seen the sight of the floating gate, and this is where it is. The torii gate of this shrine is unique as it was built over water and always seems like it’s floating when the tide is high. It is a national treasure and became a World Heritage site in 1996. It was built when water was swelling underneath and retreated far enough to reveal the dry land.
• After lunch at an Indian Restaurant, we head to Hiroshima Station and head for Nagoya, a city located in Ise Bay. Nagoya is the fourth biggest city in Japan, an urban city best known as the shipping hub in Honshu. Nagoya is dotted with museum, most famously the Nagoya Castle, containing artifacts and stories of how the city came to be that goes back to the 1600s.
• Enjoy your dinner at an Indian Restaurant before we go to our hotel, where we’ll receive our luggage for check-in and an overnight stay in Nagoya.

Set 200 metres from Toyama Station, DoubleTree by Hilton Toyama offers 4-star accommodation in Toyama and features a bar. Offering a restaurant, the property also has a fitness centre, as well as a sauna and a hot tub. The accommodation offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage for guests. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a wardrobe, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. With a shared bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at DoubleTree by Hilton Toyama also provide guests with a city view. At the accommodation every room includes bed linen and towels. The daily breakfast offers continental, Full English/Irish or American options. Toyama-ko is 8.6 km from DoubleTree by Hilton Toyama, while Minami-Toyama Station is 3.8 km away. The nearest airport is Toyama Airport, 7 km from the hotel.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included

• After breakfast at the hotel, check-out, and head to Nagoya’s SCMAGLEV and Railway Park. This museum displays some of the most impressive high-speed trains and educates people on the advancement of railways in Japan. It features 39 full-size railway vehicles with one bus exhibit and a series of simulators.
• Then we go to FujiAntarctic Museum, which is a research-ship-turned-museum filled with amazing stories during the time it served as an icebreaker. This museum was made from the Former Research Ship Fuji that was part of Japan Maritime Self-Défense Force in the mid ‘60s. It parks on the port of Nagoya’s Garden Wharf, just opposite the Nagoya Aquarium. Once you’re satisfied with exploring the museum, we’ll go for an early lunch at an Indian Restaurant before heading to Takayama.
• In Takayama, Shirakawa-go Village Tour remains a major tourist attraction because of its unique houses. Locals of old times would build Gassho-Zukuri farmhouses in these remote mountains, which is a unique architectural style to this area. Gassho-Zukuri means “made like hands in prayer,” referring to the thatched roofs that look like hands pressed together when Buddhist monks pray. These houses are resilient, particularly during snowy weather, and able to withstand thick piles of snow without a single nail. Some of these houses are over 250 years old!
• After the village, we’ll have dinner at a local Indian Restaurant, before going back to our hotel for check-in. We spend an overnight in Toyama.

HeadLine : Near Matsumoto Castle

Location : With a stay at Matsumoto Marunouchi Hotel, you ll be centrally located in Matsumoto, a 7-minute walk from Matsumoto Castle and 12 minutes by foot from Matsumoto Performing Arts Center. This 4-star hotel is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Japan Ukiyo-e Museum and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Utsukushigahara Onsen.

Rooms : Make yourself at home in one of the 90 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains.

Dining : At Matsumoto Marunouchi Hotel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant.

CheckIn Instructions :

• Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
• Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
• Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
• This property accepts credit cards and cash
• Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

Special Instructions : Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included

• After breakfast at the hotel, check-out, and head to Alpine Route. We wait at Tateyama Station and hop on a cable car to Bijodaira, a 7-minute ride up with a beautiful view below us. From Bijodaira, we ride a highland local bus through the snowy valley, a vast area just covered in white, an unusual sight guarantee to take your breath away. Up above, we have lunch at a Japanese Restaurant (Restaurant Tateyama).
• From Murodo, we hop on a trolley bus for Daikanbo, and then to Kurobe Daira by ropeway. Enjoy yet another fascinating view of the alpine-like view from the observatory located on the east side of Mt. Tateyama. We go down to Kurobe Dam Lake by cable car and take in the amazing view of Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route. From the dam, we enter the Tunnel Trolley Bus for Ogizawa, and reach the foot of the Great Northern Alps. We meet our charter coach at Ogizawa station and be taken for dinner at a local Indian Restaurant.
• We head to our hotel next for check-in and receive our luggage. Then spend an overnight in Nagano

HeadLine : Near Lake Ashi

Location : When you stay at Hakone Hotel in Hakone, you ll be on a lake, a 1-minute drive from Lake Ashi and 8 minutes from Hakone Shrine. This 4-star hotel is 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from Hakone Kowakien Yunessun and 6.2 mi (10 km) from Mishima Sky Walk.

Rooms : Make yourself at home in one of the 48 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

Dining : Satisfy your appetite at one of the hotel s 2 restaurants. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.

Renovations : This property is closed from February 8 2022 to April 26 2022 (dates subject to change). This property will be closed from December 1 2021 to April 22 2022 for renovations and will resume operation once the renovation is complete (completion date subject to change).  

CheckIn Instructions :

• Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
• Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
• Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
• This property accepts credit cards and cash
• Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Special Instructions : The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - midnight. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. Meals and bedding are not included in the Breakfast Included rate for children ages 0-5.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included

• After breakfast at the hotel, check out and head out to Hakone Tour. We’ll head out to see the flowers at Fujiheiwa Park, also called Gotemba Peace Park. You’ll love the stunning views from this peace park, featuring an elegant view of Mt. Fuji, with your surrounding having the most typical Japanese decoration landscape if time allows. Enjoy your lunch at a local Indian Restaurant.
• Next is the Owakudani Ropeway, which is an observation platform overlooking Owakudani. This is Hakone’s most popular destination, which takes about 30 minutes to reach by aerial lift. Enjoy the unforgettable sight of the rising volcanic fumes of Owakudani during the cable ride as well as from the observation platform. You can also see Mount Fuji from afar on a clear day.
• Afterwards, we’ll ride the Lake Ashi Cruise from Hakonemachi-ko to Togendai-ko.Enjoy a sightseeing ride through the lake on a pirate ship, or any other designs that are available at the port. You’ll have free time at Lake Ashi for pictures and relax while taking in the tranquil atmosphere of the park. Then enjoy an early dinner at a local Indian Restaurant. After dinner, we leave for the hotel to check-in and spend overnight at in Hakone.

Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel features accommodation with a restaurant, private parking, a fitness centre and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage space and free WiFi. The hotel has family rooms. All guest rooms in the hotel are fitted with a kettle. Rooms are equipped with a private bathroom with a shower, slippers and a hairdryer. The rooms will provide guests with air conditioning, a safety deposit box and a flat-screen TV. Guests at Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel can enjoy a buffet breakfast. At the accommodation guests are welcome to take advantage of a sauna. Popular points of interest near Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel include Fukagawa Gatharia Shopping Mall, Tatsuminomori Kaihin Park and Susaki Stadium Monument. The nearest airport is Tokyo Haneda International Airport, 12 km from the hotel.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included

• After breakfast at the hotel, check out and head out to Hakone Tour. We’ll head out to see the flowers at Fujiheiwa Park, also called Gotemba Peace Park. You’ll love the stunning views from this peace park, featuring an elegant view of Mt. Fuji, with your surrounding having the most typical Japanese decoration landscape if time allows. Enjoy your lunch at a local Indian Restaurant.
• Next is the Owakudani Ropeway, which is an observation platform overlooking Owakudani. This is Hakone’s most popular destination, which takes about 30 minutes to reach by aerial lift. Enjoy the unforgettable sight of the rising volcanic fumes of Owakudani during the cable ride as well as from the observation platform. You can also see Mount Fuji from afar on a clear day.
• Afterwards, we’ll ride the Lake Ashi Cruise from Hakonemachi-ko to Togendai-ko.Enjoy a sightseeing ride through the lake on a pirate ship, or any other designs that are available at the port. You’ll have free time at Lake Ashi for pictures and relax while taking in the tranquil atmosphere of the park. Then enjoy an early dinner at a local Indian Restaurant. After dinner, we leave for the hotel to check-in and spend overnight at in Hakone.

HeadLine : Near Lake Ashi

Location : When you stay at Hakone Hotel in Hakone, you ll be on a lake, a 1-minute drive from Lake Ashi and 8 minutes from Hakone Shrine. This 4-star hotel is 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from Hakone Kowakien Yunessun and 6.2 mi (10 km) from Mishima Sky Walk.

Rooms : Make yourself at home in one of the 48 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

Dining : Satisfy your appetite at one of the hotel s 2 restaurants. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.

Renovations : This property is closed from February 8 2022 to April 26 2022 (dates subject to change). This property will be closed from December 1 2021 to April 22 2022 for renovations and will resume operation once the renovation is complete (completion date subject to change).  

CheckIn Instructions :

• Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
• Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
• Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
• This property accepts credit cards and cash
• Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Special Instructions : The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - midnight. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. Meals and bedding are not included in the Breakfast Included rate for children ages 0-5.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included

• After breakfast at the hotel, check-out, and head to Alpine Route. We wait at Tateyama Station and hop on a cable car to Bijodaira, a 7-minute ride up with a beautiful view below us. From Bijodaira, we ride a highland local bus through the snowy valley, a vast area just covered in white, an unusual sight guarantee to take your breath away. Up above, we have lunch at a Japanese Restaurant (Restaurant Tateyama).
• From Murodo, we hop on a trolley bus for Daikanbo, and then to Kurobe Daira by ropeway. Enjoy yet another fascinating view of the alpine-like view from the observatory located on the east side of Mt. Tateyama. We go down to Kurobe Dam Lake by cable car and take in the amazing view of Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route. From the dam, we enter the Tunnel Trolley Bus for Ogizawa, and reach the foot of the Great Northern Alps. We meet our charter coach at Ogizawa station and be taken for dinner at a local Indian Restaurant.
• We head to our hotel next for check-in and receive our luggage. Then spend an overnight in Nagano

HeadLine : Near Matsumoto Castle

Location : With a stay at Matsumoto Marunouchi Hotel, you ll be centrally located in Matsumoto, a 7-minute walk from Matsumoto Castle and 12 minutes by foot from Matsumoto Performing Arts Center. This 4-star hotel is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Japan Ukiyo-e Museum and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Utsukushigahara Onsen.

Rooms : Make yourself at home in one of the 90 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains.

Dining : At Matsumoto Marunouchi Hotel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant.

CheckIn Instructions :

• Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
• Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
• Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
• This property accepts credit cards and cash
• Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

Special Instructions : Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Open from August 2016, Quintessa Hotel Osaka Bay is located a 32-minute train ride from JR Osaka Station. It features rooms furnished with modern interior, a restaurant and free WiFi. Private parking is available on off-site. The hotel operates a free shuttle service to/from Universal Studios Japan®. The smoke-free rooms come with a flat-screen TV, fridge and an electric kettle with tea bags. The en suite bathroom comes with free toiletries, slippers, toothbrush sets and a hairdryer. The 24-hour front desk offers free luggage storage and safety deposit service. There is also a drinks vending machine for the guests' convenience. A wide range of dishes are served at the buffet restaurant. Osaka Castle can be reached with a 30-minute drive while Universal Studios Japan is a 47-minute train ride from Quintessa Hotel Osaka Bay. Kansai International Airport is a 68-minute ride on the Nankai-Limited Express.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included

• Once we arrive in Osaka, our tour in the Kansai region of Japan begins accompanied by a professional, English-speaking guide. Osaka is possibly best known for Osaka Castle, one of the most famous landmarks in Japan that were built in 1597. It was the centre point of Japan’s unification during the 16th century between opposing forces on the island. Today, it’s a museum that has survived numerous disasters, including fire from a lightning storm strike, and was rebuilt several times where you can learn about the history of Osaka, feudal lords, and the building itself inside the 8-story castle.
• After the Osaka Castle, we take a lunch buffet at an Indian Restaurant and then proceed to your pre-booked hotel for check-in at around 15:00. Freshen up for a bit before we visit Umeda Sky Building, a prominent landmark in Osaka consisting of two 40-floor towers connected by a bridge at the highest ground. It is the nineteenth tallest building in the prefecture, and the high-rise building serves as a great viewpoint of the city landscape.
• We’ll also attend a Japanese tea ceremony (Sado) in Osaka, a very famous traditional event, but not to worry – you can keep your casual clothes in here. Enjoy an authentic experience in a calming environment as you learn the significance of tea ceremony and the unique taste of matcha. Bond with fellow guests and the host, ask curious questions about the tea, or simply drown in the exquisite taste of the unblemished tea.
• After exploring the area, we will take you for buffet dinner at an Indian Restaurant before retreating back to the hotel for an overnight in Osaka.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included

• We’ll check out from our hotel in Osaka to head for Hiroshima by bus, which will take a few hours, enough time to relax or enjoy the scenery as we ride past a few cities on our way. We’ll visit Akashi Kaikyo Bridge upon arrival, the world’s longest suspension bridge that connects Kobe to Awaji Island, that’s almost 4 km far. Enjoy your lunch at an Indian Restaurant Okayama after.
• Next, we visit the Atomic Bomb Dome, which is part of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. It became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996, after the tragedy that befell the city in 1945. Back in 1915, this was the Hiroshima Prefectural Industrial Promotion Hall, where people showcased and sold products of Hiroshima and several art galleries were held. Then we move to the Peace Memorial Museum, which documents the aftermath of the destruction after a single atomic bomb decimated tens of thousands of lives. It is a symbol of Japan’s determination to advocate for the elimination of nuclear weapons.
• We enjoy dinner at an Indian Restaurant afterward, before finally reaching our hotel in Hiroshima for check-in and an overnight stay.

HeadLine : In Hiroshima (Minami Ward)

Location : With a stay at Grand Prince Hotel Hiroshima in Hiroshima, you ll be 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from Hiroshima Castle. This 4-star hotel is 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Hiroshima Green Arena and 5.7 mi (9.1 km) from Atomic Bomb Dome.

Rooms : Make yourself at home in one of the 510 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LED televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

Dining : Grab a bite at Riho Chinese Restaurant, one of the hotel s 4 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/café. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.

Renovations : The property is closed between April 27 and June 30.

CheckIn Instructions : Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property For the comfort of guests using the outdoor seasonal swimming pool, public bathing areas, and other public facilities, this property does not permit guests with tattoos to use the facilities.

Special Instructions : Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests booked in Dinner included rates must check-in by 8 PM to receive dinner. No refunds will be issued for any unused portion of the rate plan. The hotel s train station shuttle is located at Hiroshima Station s North Exit. This property’s guestrooms will be non-smoking as of October 1, 2020 Please note that buffet meal service is not available at this property until further notice.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included

• After breakfast at the hotel, please prepare a small handbag and one big luggage courier for Nagano. Then check-out and continue on our trip to Miyajima Tour.
• Our next destination is Itsukushima Shrine located on Miyajima. To reach here, we’ll ride a ferry from Miyajimaguchi Station. Some of you may have seen the sight of the floating gate, and this is where it is. The torii gate of this shrine is unique as it was built over water and always seems like it’s floating when the tide is high. It is a national treasure and became a World Heritage site in 1996. It was built when water was swelling underneath and retreated far enough to reveal the dry land.
• After lunch at an Indian Restaurant, we head to Hiroshima Station and head for Nagoya, a city located in Ise Bay. Nagoya is the fourth biggest city in Japan, an urban city best known as the shipping hub in Honshu. Nagoya is dotted with museum, most famously the Nagoya Castle, containing artifacts and stories of how the city came to be that goes back to the 1600s.
• Enjoy your dinner at an Indian Restaurant before we go to our hotel, where we’ll receive our luggage for check-in and an overnight stay in Nagoya.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included

• After breakfast at the hotel, check-out, and head to Nagoya’s SCMAGLEV and Railway Park. This museum displays some of the most impressive high-speed trains and educates people on the advancement of railways in Japan. It features 39 full-size railway vehicles with one bus exhibit and a series of simulators.
• Then we go to FujiAntarctic Museum, which is a research-ship-turned-museum filled with amazing stories during the time it served as an icebreaker. This museum was made from the Former Research Ship Fuji that was part of Japan Maritime Self-Défense Force in the mid ‘60s. It parks on the port of Nagoya’s Garden Wharf, just opposite the Nagoya Aquarium. Once you’re satisfied with exploring the museum, we’ll go for an early lunch at an Indian Restaurant before heading to Takayama.
• In Takayama, Shirakawa-go Village Tour remains a major tourist attraction because of its unique houses. Locals of old times would build Gassho-Zukuri farmhouses in these remote mountains, which is a unique architectural style to this area. Gassho-Zukuri means “made like hands in prayer,” referring to the thatched roofs that look like hands pressed together when Buddhist monks pray. These houses are resilient, particularly during snowy weather, and able to withstand thick piles of snow without a single nail. Some of these houses are over 250 years old!
• After the village, we’ll have dinner at a local Indian Restaurant, before going back to our hotel for check-in. We spend an overnight in Toyama.

Set 200 metres from Toyama Station, DoubleTree by Hilton Toyama offers 4-star accommodation in Toyama and features a bar. Offering a restaurant, the property also has a fitness centre, as well as a sauna and a hot tub. The accommodation offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage for guests. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a wardrobe, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. With a shared bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at DoubleTree by Hilton Toyama also provide guests with a city view. At the accommodation every room includes bed linen and towels. The daily breakfast offers continental, Full English/Irish or American options. Toyama-ko is 8.6 km from DoubleTree by Hilton Toyama, while Minami-Toyama Station is 3.8 km away. The nearest airport is Toyama Airport, 7 km from the hotel.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included

• Enjoy a delightful breakfast at the hotel before we tour Kyoto and Nara today. Our first destination is one of the most instagrammable spot in Japan, Arashiyama Sagano Bamboo Forest. This is one of the world’s most beautiful bamboo forest, located in Kyoto and is loved by both tourists and locals. You’ll be able to see many walk through the groves wearing traditional Japanese clothing. It is a long, satisfying walk to the end if you wish to enjoy the environment to the fullest.
• Then we head to the most popular temple in Kyoto, Kinkaku-ji. This is a Zen Buddhist temple, which also has the official name Rokuonji, “Deer Park Temple”. What makes this place fascinating is the top two floors of the Zen Temple, which is completely covered in gold leaf. On top of that, this was also the retirement villa of shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu who passed away in 1408, a descendant of the family that dominated Japan during their time.
• Before lunch, we’ll attend the popular Nishijin Kimono Show, which takes around 20 minutes. Watch how local textile crafters showcase their best works, displayed in the form of the famous traditional Japanese clothing, kimono. We’ll enjoy our buffet lunch at an Indian Restaurant before continuing.
• We head to Nara to visit Nara Todaiji Temple, a landmark of Nara. Todaiji means the “Great Eastern Temple” and serves as one of Japan’s most historically important Buddhist temple. It was part of the Seven Great Temples and was founded in the year 738. Within the complex, a series of massive buildings are built, with the Great Buddha Hall housing one of Japan’s largest bronze statues of Buddha Vairocana, seated at 15 meters tall.
• Nara is also known for the Nara Deer Park, which is popular with people of all ages. In spring, this place is flooded with people and deer alike who came out after a long sleep during winter. The falling cherry blossoms make this a popular spot for Hanami, an activity Japanese people indulge in while watching the flowers fall. We’ll take you for dinner at an Indian Restaurant before returning back to the hotel for an overnight in Osaka.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included

Breakfast & Lunch included

Breakfast & Lunch included