Welcome to Tokyo – Japan!
Upon arrival at Narita Airport, please go to lobby A at Narita Airport and you will be greeted by our representative with the “AVG Travels” logo. They will take you to the hotel to check in.
The rest of the day at leisure or explore the city on your own.

Meals: In-flight meals
Accommodation: Toyoko Inn Narita Airport Shinkan 3* or Similar

Important Information:

• If you purchase the land only option, please be advised transfers are not included. You will need to make your own way to the hotel.
• With all the flight delays without notice from your side, our driver will wait for you at the airport only 90 minutes from your landing time. After 90 minutes, the driver will leave, and you have to transfer to the hotel on your own (at your own expense)
• If the guest arrives at the hotel on their own without notifying the designated contact person and does not meet the driver as arranged, no refund will be issued.
• The standard check-in time at the hotel is 03.00pm. If you arrive before the standard check-in time of, you can leave the luggage at the hotel reception until a room is available. Although early check-in may be permitted, it is subject to availability and solely at the hotel’s sole discretion. Any fees associated with early check-in must be paid directly to the hotel.

 Tipping Information: Tips in Japan is 10 AUD/person/day for tour guides and drivers (The total tip amount will correspond to the number of days in your tour package). Our tour guide in Tokyo will collect tips on the second day of the tour.

After breakfast, depart Tokyo and journey to the picturesque Hakone national park. Upon arrival, enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Ashi, set within the caldera of Mount Hakone and renowned for its views of Mount Fuji. The lake’s western-inspired boats offer scenic rides through this forested area, which has long attracted hikers and sightseers.

Next, travel to Lake Kawaguchiko, the second largest of the Fuji Five Lakes, known for its breathtaking vistas of Mount Fuji. Check into your hotel and enjoy a delicious dinner. The evening is yours to explore the local nightlife at your leisure.

Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodation: The Celecton Hotel Gotemba interchange 3* or Similar

Today, we’ll travel to Nara, renowned for its historic temples and free-roaming deer. Our first stop is Tōdai-ji (Great Eastern Temple), one of Japan’s most iconic temples. This grand structure houses one of Japan’s largest bronze Buddha statues, known as Daibutsu. After visiting the temple, we’ll take a leisurely stroll through Nara Park, where you can encounter hundreds of friendly sika deer roaming freely.

Following our time in Nara, we’ll head to Osaka. There, you’ll embark on a walking tour of the lively Dōtonbori area. This bustling district, running alongside the Dōtonbori Canal, is famous for its vibrant shopping scene, delicious street food, lively bars, and entertainment options. As evening falls, the area lights up with a dazzling array of colorful neon signs and mechanized displays, including the iconic Glico Man and Kani Doraku crab signs. After the tour, you’ll have the evening free to enjoy Osaka at your leisure.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: KOKO HOTEL Osaka Shinsaibashi 4* or Similar

Today, you have free time to explore Osaka at your leisure.

You can wander through its vibrant shopping districts, savor local cuisine, or visit landmarks like Osaka Castle. Alternatively, you may purchase an optional tour to Kyoto, where you can see highlights such as Fushimi Inari Shrine or Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion).

Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodation: KOKO HOTEL Osaka Shinsaibashi 4* or Similar

After breakfast, depart Osaka to visit Himeji Castle, also known as the “White Heron Castle.” This UNESCO World Heritage Site is the largest surviving example of a traditional Japanese castle, consisting of 83 buildings. Its white roof, reminiscent of a heron in flight, gives it its popular name, Shirasagi-jō. Enjoy stunning views of Himeji city from the castle grounds.

Next, travel to Kurashiki, located on Japan’s Seto Inland Sea. Explore the Bikan Historical Quarter, renowned for its well-preserved historic buildings and charming local shops. After your visit, transfer to your hotel in Hiroshima.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: HOTEL MYSTAYS Hiroshima Peace Park 3* or Similar

After breakfast, board a ferry for a short trip to Miyajima Island, renowned for its lush forests and ancient temples. On arrival, visit the iconic “floating” torii gate, which appears to be partially submerged at high tide and marks the entrance to Itsukushima Shrine, first built in the 12th century. Nearby, explore the Museum of History and Folklore, housed in a 19th-century merchant’s home and showcasing cultural artifacts. Enjoy a stroll along Omotesando Shopping Street, where you can grab lunch before returning to Hiroshima by ferry. Upon returning to Hiroshima, visit the Atomic Bomb Dome, or Genbaku Dome, the Hiroshima Peace Memorial. This partially ruined building is one of the few structures that survived the 1945 atomic bombing and stands as a powerful symbol of the city’s resilience and the tragedy of war.

Next, tour the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, which features moving and significant exhibits. The eternal flame in the cenotaph symbolizes the city’s hope for the abolition of nuclear weapons, intended to burn until the last nuclear weapon is destroyed.

Afterwards we made our way back to Osaka. Upon arrival, check in at your hotel and relax.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: KOKO HOTEL Osaka Shinsaibashi 4* or Similar

Today, embark on a full-day coach tour of Kyoto. The first stop in Kyoto is Fushimi Inari Taisha, one of the most iconic sights in Japan with thousands of red Shinto shrine gates. The shrine is dedicated to Inari, the Shinto god of rice, and is famous for its thousands of vermilion torii gates that form a winding path through the forested hills of Mount Inari. We strolled through the gates and visited the various shrines and temples. Afterwards, we continue to the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove for an enchanting walk through the towering bamboo forest. Aside from the bamboo grove, visitors can also explore other attractions in the Arashiyama district, including the Togetsukyo Bridge, which offers a picturesque view of the Katsura River and the surrounding mountains.

Our last stop in Kyoto is the World Heritage-list Golden Pavilion, also known as Kinkaku-ji. It is renowned for its stunning golden facade, covered in gold leaf and reflects beautifully in the pond in front of it the temple. The three-story pagoda- style structure was originally built in the 14th century as a retirement villa for a shogun and was later converted into a temple by his son. Then we will transfer to the hotel for check-in.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Kyoto Plaza Hotel Kintetsu Jujo 3* or Similar

Today, you have free time to explore Kyoto at your leisure. Overnight at hotel in Kyoto

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Kyoto Plaza Hotel Kintetsu Jujo 3* or Similar

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. You will have free time to explore or relax until it’s time to head to the airport.

Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodation: On plane

Note: If you purchase the land only option, please be advised airport transfers will not be included and you will need to make your own way to the airport.

You arrived home today. We hope you had a pleasant trip in Japan and see you again on your next trip with AVG Travels!