Affordable Japan 8 Days - Land Only

Osaka - Nara - Kyoto - Mt Fuji - Tokyo

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price starts at:
U$3,299.00+ U$4,299.00

  • Tour Code: AJ08-LO
  • Days: 8 Day(s)
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  • Highlights:

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    ☆ Enjoy a perfect first-timer’s trip to Japan; you’ll be introduced to the country’s natural beauty, its rich culture, and many historic sights
    ☆ Visit the foodie mecca of Osaka; see deer roam the historic city of Nara; visit the geisha district and beloved shrines in Kyoto
    ☆ Visit a 1300 year old Yasaka Shrine in Kyoto
    ☆ Walk through the neon-buzzing streets of Dotnobori in Osaka
    ☆ Experience the buzzing energy of Japan vacation that blends guided group tours with plenty of time to explore on your own



  • Service Language: English
  • Better to Book Before: 20 Day(s)
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OVERVIEW

ALL PRICES ARE IN USD

Deposit Policy:

Full Payment is Required at the Time of Booking.

Optional program and Upgrades:

* Since the seats are limited, we recommend you to choose optional and extension programs at the time of booking.

Group Size:

☆ 10 - 40 Each Departure Date.

Meal Plan:

☆ Breakfast Package( Day3-8): USD 149/Person. 【Early Bird Price: $99】

Highlights:

☆ Visit the foodie mecca of Osaka; see deer roam the historic city of Nara; visit the geisha district and beloved shrines in Kyoto
☆ Enjoy a perfect first-timer’s trip to Japan; you’ll be introduced to the country’s natural beauty, its rich culture, and many historic sights
☆ Visit a 1300 year old Yasaka Shrine in Kyoto
☆ Walk through the neon-buzzing streets of Dotnobori in Osaka
☆ Experience the buzzing energy of Japan vacation that blends guided group tours with plenty of time to explore on your own
*Late March to early April is historically the best time to view cherry blossoms, but we can’t guarantee that they will flower on these dates as they are highly seasonal and subject to climatic conditions.
*From June to August, it is the best time to view fresh spring greens and enjoy the warm climate.
*The end of Oct through early Nov is the best time to see crimson leaves in Autumn.


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ITINERARY

Day 1: USA/CANADA - OSAKA

International flight to Osaka

Day 2: OSAKA ARRIVAL

Upon arrival at Osaka Airport, make your way to the hotel on your own (airport pick up & drop off service are not included). The second-largest city in Japan, Osaka is known as Tenka no Daidokoro (the Nation’s Kitchen) thanks to its reputation as a culinary mecca. Be sure to sample some local cuisine while you’re here.

*We will do our best to accommodate early arrivals, but hotel check-in is typically available from 3:00 pm. You may arrange baggage storage at the hotel so you’re free to explore unencumbered.

Day 3: OSAKA - NARA - KYOTO

Visit the famed Osaka Castle Garden. Surrounded by greenery, the garden commands a beautiful view of the castle tower and a moat’s stone wall. 

Then, enjoy free time in Shinsaibashi, the premier shopping area in Osaka. Around 6.5 football fields long, it’s filled with trendy boutiques, retail chains, and luxury department stores like Daimaru, UniQlo, H&M, Bulgari, and Zara. When your shopping bags are full, cross the street and emerge from the covered arcade into an open area where you’ll see a massive neon sign that reads “Glico.” This is Dotnobori and the sign is Dotonbori’s most iconic landmark, affectionately known as Glico Man. It was originally installed in 1935 as an ad for the Glico candy company (makers of Pocky).

Later, we’ll head to Nara, a city thronged with significant sites, including the largest bronze Buddha statue in the world and the oldest temple in Japan. We’ll begin at Nara Deer Park, home to approximately 1,200 freely roaming deer. Considered in the Shinto religion to be messengers of the gods, Nara’s deer have become a designated “natural treasure” and a symbol of the city. You’ll find deer crackers are for sale around the park and you’re welcome to feed the animals.

In the afternoon drive to Kyoto and visit the Shinto Yasaka Shrine in the Gion district (famous for its geisha culture and tea houses). Originally built during the seventh century, Yasaka-Jinja (“jinja” is the Japanese term for a Shinto shrine) is dedicated to Susanoo, the god of the sea, one of the central deities in Japanese mythology. The shrine is located east of the Gion district, at the end of Shijo-Dori shopping avenue. The Yasaka Shrine is particularly famous for hosting the path of the Gion Matsuri (one of the oldest and grandest traditional festivals in Japan) each July. 

Day 4: KYOTO

Spend today exploring on your own to discover the many historical sights and hidden gems in Kyoto. Alternatively, you can join an optional in-depth tour of Kyoto. 

Recommended Options:

Kyoto City In-Depth Tours【USD 159 Per Person】:

Highlights:

● Arashiyama Bamboo Forest

● Fushimi Inari

Day 5: KYOTO - TOKYO

Today we’ll head to Tokyo via the Tomei Expressway; the 300-mile drive takes around 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can book the optional tour which includes a 2-3 hour ride to Tokyo on Shinkansen, the Japanese Bullet Train, and a guided half-day Tokyo city tour.

Recommended Options:

The Shinkansen Experience & Tokyo City Excursion【USD 249 Per Person】:

Take a 2-3 hour ride from Kyoto to Tokyo on the Shinkansen (bullet train). On arrival in Tokyo, we’ll embark on an orientation tour of the city, beginning at Meiji Shrine, a key Shinto religious site that was dedicated to the Imperial Family in 1926. Walk around the serene gardens that surround the shrine as your guide explains its historic and cultural significance. Then visit Nakamise Shopping Street, a brightly-colored thoroughfare of food vendors and souvenir stores, which leads to Asakusa Kannon Temple (Senso-Ji), one of Japan’s most important Buddhist sites. Your guide will lead the group through its elaborate gardens while discussing the site’s architecture and shrines.

Day 6: TOKYO

Enjoy a free day exploring the dynamic capital city of Tokyo, where more than 13 million people live within the city limits. Alternatively, you may want to join the optional Tokyo Highlights Tour.

Recommended Options:

Tokyo City Highlight Tours【USD 159 Per Person】:

Highlights:

● Imperial Palace

● Tsukiji Fish Market

● Akihabara

● Shibuya Crossing

Day 7: TOKYO

Spend today exploring more of Tokyo at your leisure, or join the optional full day tour to Mt. Fuji, Japan’s highest mountain.

Recommended Options:

Mount Fuji Excursion【USD 199 Per Person】:

Highlights:

● Mt. Fuji 5th Station

● Oshino Hakkai

● Lake Yamanakako Cruise

Our bus will head up to Mt. Fuji’s 5th Station along the Subaru Line. Situated 7,546 feet above sea level, the 5th station will provide breathtaking views from above the clouds.

Then, we’ll head to the small village of Oshino in the Fuji Five Lakes region to see the scenic Oshino Hakkai, a set of eight ponds which are fed by snowmelt from the slopes of Mount Fuji. The snow makes an 80 year journey down the mountain, filtering through porous layers of lava; the end result is very clear water that you can drink straight from the source.

Finally, we will make our way to Lake Yamanakako, one of the lakes comprising the Fuji Goko, a group of five lakes located around the base of Mt. Fuji. With an expansive area of approximately 2.5 square miles, Lake Yamanakako is the largest among the five and also the closest to the majestic mountain. During our visit, we will embark on a delightful swan-shaped boat cruise, offering picturesque views of Mt. Fuji from the serene waters of the lake.

Day 8: TOKYO TO HOMETOWN

Today, passengers will take their own transportation to the Airport concluding your unforgettable journey of Japan. Please note: the Hotel room check-out time is 11:00 AM, later check out is available for an additional cost. 

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Included:

1) Land-only package without round-trip international flight ticket

2) Ground transportation between the cities ( BY BUS )

3) Hand-picked well-reviewed hotel accommodations 

4) Sightseeing admission fees as listed on the agenda

5) Food as specified on the itinerary (B-breakfast L-lunch D-dinner X-no meal) 

6) Special cultural programs as specified in the schedule

7) Professional English speaking local tour expert

8) All tax and fuel surcharge

9) UTOvacation’s Travel Assurance Program ( Free Reschedule before 150 days prior to trip departure and before air tickets are issued )

Excluded:

1) International flight

2) Travel insurance

3) Any personal expenses

4) Tour Extensions and Optional program

5) A Mandatory Service Charges & Tipping of USD$190/person is required and payable by Credit Card Before Your Final Payment Due Date.

6) Single supplement $599.  (*Our tour price is based on double occupancy and if a single passenger is traveling solo and not sharing room with any roommate for the entire trip, a single supplement fee is charged. If a passenger shares a room with travel partner(s) on the tour, such fee is waived.)

Optional Features

Flight Option:

☆ : If you need us to help purchase your flight ticket, our ticketing department will start searching for discounted deals on the market based on your departure date and city upon receiving your request. Once we find the best quote available, we will contact you right away(150 days before your trip). Where to submit your request for the flight during your booking process? Click here

Optional Program: 【BOOK ONSITE - Minimum guarantee of 10 ppl】

☆ Private Airport Pick Up / Drop Off Service: USD 120/ person/Ride (Minimum To 2 PP)

* Select your optional packages while you are in Japan and pay to the local tour guide.

- Breakfast Package( Day3-8): USD 199 Per Person 

- Kyoto City In-Depth Tours [ $159 Per Person ] 

Fushimi Inari-Taisha Shrine Tour with a National Licensed Guide in ...

- The Shinkansen Experience & Tokyo City Excursion [ $249 Per Person ] Click here for details


 - Tokyo City Highlight Tours [ $159 Per Person ] 

     

 - Mount Fuji Excursion [ $199 Per Person ] 

Stay Like A Local-Extensions:-(Choose before the trip)：

1) Osaka 2 Nights Hotel pre-extension

                 Price: $1399 

                 Single Supplement: $1399

2) Tokyo 2 Nights Hotel post-extension

                 Price: $1399 

                 Single Supplement: $1399

Visa

【JAPAN DOES NOT REQUIRE A VISA FOR USA, CANADA & MEXICO PASSPORT HOLDERS.】 

Visit the "IATA Travel Centre" for detailed information on country-specific passport, visa and health requirements:

https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/passport-visa-health-travel-document-requirements.htm

More about Travel Documents

*It is your responsibility to ensure that you- and any child travelling with you- have all the valid travel documents necessary to enter in, exit from or transit through, each country/region on your itinerary. Note that the documents required for the outbound portion of your travel may differ from those required for the return.

*Your passport should be valid for six months beyond your date of return. Passport must be in good condition: passport damaged beyond normal wear and tear will not be accepted.

*Consult with the appropriate embassy, high commission or consulate about the travel document requirement for any country that you plan to enter in, exit from or transit through.

*Some country no longer issue paper visas but rather electronic visas. E-Visa holders must present the printed e-Visa and valid passport at the checkpoint.

*International travel with infants and children may be required to show documentary evidence of your relationship and a Letter Consent or permission for the child’s travel from the parent(s) or legal guardian not present.

*Americans holding dual citizenship must travel to the United States with a valid U.S. passport. American permanent residents returning to the United States from abroad must carry a valid passport and a valid U.S. Permanent Resident Card (Green Card).

*Canadians holding dual citizenship must travel to Canada with a valid Canadian passport. Canadian permanent residents returning Canada from abroad must carry a valid passport and a valid Canadian Permanent Resident Card (PR Card).


Hotels & Flights
Flight Option:
☆ : If you need us to help purchase your flight ticket, our ticketing department will start searching for discounted deals on the market based on your departure date and city upon receiving your request. Once we find the best quote available, we will contact you right away(150 days before your trip). Where to submit your request for the flight during your booking process? Click here

Hotels:

Osaka: Karaksa Spring Hotel Kansai Air Gate / Izumisano Center Hotel Kansai International Airport or similar

Kyoto: Heian No Mori Kyoto / Ariston Hotel Kyoto / S Peria Hotel Kyoto / Hotel MyStays Kyoto-Shijo / Kyoto Yamashina Hotel Sanraku or similar

Tokyo: APA Hotel & Resort Tokyo Bay Makuhari or similar