7 Days Central Japan
[JOSA]
Osaka • Nara • Kyoto • Toyohashi • Hakone National Park • Mount Fuji • Yokohama • Sanrio Puroland • Tokyo
Mount Fuji
Sanrio Puroland
Highlights OSAKA Osaka Castle + Kobe City Tour Shinsaibashi & Dotombori NARA Todaiji Temple Nara Deer Park KYOTO Geisha accompanied tour Heian Shrine Nishijin Kimono Show Kiyomizu Temple MOUNT FUJI LAKE DISTRICT Hakone National Park Cruise on Lake Ashi Owakudani Valley Mount Fuji 5th station (subject to weather condition) YOKOHAMA/TOKYO Yokohama ChinaTown Ramen Museum Sanrio Puroland (Hello Kitty Land) Ueno fleamarket Imperial Palace (by-pass) Choice of Tokyo Disneyland or Tokyo DisneySea * *CTC's Special Value Inclusion
Price Includes Bullet Train Ride Overnight in traditional Japanese style Inn Enjoy traditional “Onsen hotspring” bath *CTC's Special Value Inclusion
Itinerary Day 1
SINGAPORE - KANSAI :
Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport for your flight to the land of the rising sun - Japan. (Meal on Board) Day 2
KANSAI - OSAKA: Kobe City Tour (JOSA)
In the morning, we visit the majestic Osaka Castle (admission to Castle’s Museum excluded). Next, visit Kobe Chinatown, locally known as “Nankin-machi” and Harbourland. Its “Mosaic” town with a big Ferris wheel and carousel, Mosaic Garden and restaurants, boutiques and movie theatres form an almost mosaic-like effect in this commercial park complex. In the evening, you are free to explore the shopping and eating paradise “Shinsaibashi” - famous for its neon lights and “Dotombori” You can also roam the streets of Umeda and marvel at the spectacular city lights. (Meal on Board, Dinner) Day 3
OSAKA - NARA - KYOTO -TOYOHASHI
After breakfast, we head for Nara. Sightseeing includes visits to Todaiji Temple of Daibutsu - the largest bronze Buddha structure in Japan within the serenity of Nara Deer Park where thousands of deers roam freely. Upon arrival in Kyoto, a Geisha will board the coach and accompany us on our tour of Kyoto. We will visit the famous Heian Shrine and witness the Nishijin Kimono Show. Nested in the quiet foothills of Mount Otawa is Kiyomizu Temple, which has a large verandan supported on hundreds pillars and was built in 1633. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) Day 4
TOYOHASHI - HAKONE NATIONAL PARK - MOUNT FUJI
In the morning, hitch a bullet train (shinkansen) ride from Toyohashi to Hamamatsu. Next, proceed to beautiful Hakone National Park, and marvel the exquisite Lake Ashi in the picturesque and unforgettable surroundings. Next, proceed to Owakudani Valley, also known as “Boiling Valley”, where sulphurous fumes rise from cervices in rocks. In the late afternoon, you will ascend Mount Fuji, Japan’s tallest and most scared mountain. In the evening, enjoy the traditional Onsen (hotspring) bath. You will get to put on the Japanese Yukata and experience a Japanese dinner in a traditional Japanese Inn. (Note: Excursion to the 5th station of Mt Fuji is subject to weather conditions). (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) Day 5
MOUNT FUJI - YOKOHAMA - TOKYO
After breakfast, we depart for Tokyo. We begin our tour with a visit to the the Famous “Hello Kitty Land” – Sanrio Puroland. It is located in Tama City on the outskirts of Tokyo. Sanrio Puroland opened in 1990. At Kitty Land, enjoy the fun attractions including the fairy Theatre, Marchen Theatre, the time machine of dreams, discovery theatre and not forgetting their mysterious toilets ! You can also purchase large varieties of Hello Kitty products which are available there only. After that you will proceed to the most popular Yokohama Chinatown, the largest Chinese Settlement in Japan. Once inside the colorful gates of Chinatown, see more than 500 brightly colorful shops line the streets. Next visit Ramen Museum, you will have your Ramen lunch here (at your own expense). Over here, you can try Ramen from Sapporo, Asahikawa, Yokohama, Tokyo, Wakayama, Kurume and Kumamoto. Then you will by-pass Imperial Palace and shopping spree at Ueno flea market. (Breakfast, Dinner) Day 6
TOKYO : Tokyo Disneyland OR DisneySea
After breakfast, a day of excitement awaits you at the thrilling Tokyo Disneyland. Armed with your Passport for unlimited rides, explore Toontown, World Bazaar, Adventureland, Fantasyland, Tomorrowland or Critter Country. OR venture into the mystical and romantic world of DisneySea where adventure and imagination set sail. (Breakfast, Dinner) Day 7
NARITA (TOKYO) - SINGAPORE
You may do your last minute shopping before you flight departs back to Singapore (Breakfast, Meal on Board) * Due to unforeseen circumstances, the sequence of itinerary may subject to changes without prior notice