An upscale hotel by Hiroshima Bay

The elegant geisha walking the streets of Gion

Dry landscape in a Zen temple. Can you spot all the rocks?

Japan Classics - ID

15 Hari

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Itsukushima Shrine and its famous floating torii gate

A thoroughly beautiful hotel in the heart of Tokyo

Sushi in Ginza. Classy place, classy meal!

Kaga ryori, a traditional kaiseki course of the region

A thoroughly beautiful hotel in the heart of Tokyo
Senso-ji and the illustrious pagoda in Asakusa
Sushi in Ginza. Classy place, classy meal!
Stopping by the famous Niju-bashi bridge of Tokyo Imperial Palace
Chureito Pagoda, overlooking Fujiyoshida and the sacred mountain
Quality onsen with views of Mt. Fuji and more! Your luxurious ryokan
The Great Buddha of Kamakura, sitting unsheltered for centuries
Kaga ryori, a traditional kaiseki course of the region
Kanazawa Castle, seat of the powerful Maeda Clan of Kaga Province
Old samurai residence (Buke Yashiki) in the Naga-machi district
Historic Village of Shirakawa-go, a remote village in the mountains
Kyoto-style lunch in an atmospheric restaurant
The elegant geisha walking the streets of Gion
A royal hotel to stay at in the millennium capital
The iconic facade of the Golden Pavilion, Kinkaku-ji
Dry landscape in a Zen temple. Can you spot all the rocks?
Aesthetically superb sushi in an equally aesthetic restaurant
The serenely beautiful bamboo groves in Arashiyama
Todai-ji, the temple with the world's largest Daibutsu statue
High-quality kuroge wagyu beef with seasonal vegetables
The Atomic Bomb Dome, a grim reminder
Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki -- many layers of delicious temptation!
An upscale hotel by Hiroshima Bay
Itsukushima Shrine and its famous floating torii gate
Oysters as they are served in Miyajima -- fresh and tasty
Osaka Castle, always a sight to behold
The iconic Kani Doraku restaurant. Delicious crabs for lunch!
Kode trip: CJ-01-EN (2)
Japan Classics - ID

15 Hari

TokyoFuji Five LakesKamakuraTokyoKanazawaShirakawa-goKanazawaKyotoArashiyamaKyotoNaraKyotoHiroshimaMiyajimaOsaka

Classic Japan
Ketersediaan:All year round

Ringkasan tour

So you have never been to Japan. You have read a lot about it in travel magazines, or maybe your friends have been sharing their wonderful experience there during their last vacation. You would really like to see for yourself what the all the buzz is about, but you don’t know where to start. Worry not, we have the right itinerary and service for you to realize this dream!

Japan Classics is the best and most extensive of ILJT’s three newcomer-friendly itineraries. The two-week journey covers four of the five regions of Honshu: Tokyo and Kamakura in Kanto, Kanazawa in Chubu, Kyoto, Osaka, and Nara in Kansai, and Hiroshima in Chugoku. The destinations in each city have been selected to provide the most variety while emphasizing the famous, must-see spots.

Featuring a complete set of classic Japanese experiences, our aptly named Japan Classics is the definitive Japan tour. Enjoy a relaxing stay in a ryokan near Mt. Fuji, visit samurai and geisha districts in Kanazawa, take a rickshaw ride around the scenic Arashiyama, and experience tea ceremony in Kamakura. With the right activities at the right places, a Japan tour has never been more exciting!

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Japan Express - ID Dari e 8

Ringkasan tour

So you have never been to Japan. You have read a lot about it in travel magazines, or maybe your friends have been sharing their wonderful experience there during their last vacation. You would really like to see for yourself what the all the buzz is about, but you don’t know where to start. Worry not, we have the right itinerary and service for you to realize this dream!

Japan Classics is the best and most extensive of ILJT’s three newcomer-friendly itineraries. The two-week journey covers four of the five regions of Honshu: Tokyo and Kamakura in Kanto, Kanazawa in Chubu, Kyoto, Osaka, and Nara in Kansai, and Hiroshima in Chugoku. The destinations in each city have been selected to provide the most variety while emphasizing the famous, must-see spots.

Featuring a complete set of classic Japanese experiences, our aptly named Japan Classics is the definitive Japan tour. Enjoy a relaxing stay in a ryokan near Mt. Fuji, visit samurai and geisha districts in Kanazawa, take a rickshaw ride around the scenic Arashiyama, and experience tea ceremony in Kamakura. With the right activities at the right places, a Japan tour has never been more exciting!

Highlights

Ringkasan tour

Kedatangan: Narita International Airport

Day 1: Arrival in Tokyo

Arrive in Tokyo. Adventure is about to start!

Day 2: Tokyo Tour

Explore Tokyo, a modern metropolis of tradition, fashion, and action

Makanan termasuk : Sarapan / Makansiang

Day 3: Mt. Fuji Tour

Explore and stay in the Fuji Five Lakes area, where atmosphere meets comfort

Makanan termasuk : Sarapan / Makansiang / Makanmalam

Day 4: Kamakura Tour

Explore Kamakura, a traditional city with beautiful and iconic temples

Makanan termasuk : Sarapan / Makansiang

Day 5: Kanazawa Tour

Transfer to Kanazawa, and learn all about its famous gold leaf production

Makanan termasuk : Sarapan / Makansiang

Day 6: Kanazawa Tour

Explore more of Kanazawa and the legacy of its samurai culture

Makanan termasuk : Sarapan / Makansiang

Day 7: Shirakawa-go Tour

Explore the Historic Village of Shirakawa-go, a remote mountain settlement

Makanan termasuk : Sarapan / Makansiang

Day 8: Kyoto Tour

Explore a prominent temple and the geisha district of East Kyoto

Makanan termasuk : Sarapan / Makansiang

Day 9: Kyoto Tour

Explore more of Kyoto, including a castle, two temples, and a kimono museum

Makanan termasuk : Sarapan / Makansiang

Day 10: Arashiyama Tour

Explore Arashiyama, and enjoy a rickshaw ride amid its beautiful nature

Makanan termasuk : Sarapan / Makansiang

Day 11: Nara Tour

Explore Nara, visit its majestic temple and shrine, and interact with wild deer

Makanan termasuk : Sarapan / Makansiang

Day 12: Hiroshima Tour

Explore Hiroshima, and learn all about the city’s most significant historic event

Makanan termasuk : Sarapan / Makansiang

Day 13: Miyajima Tour

Explore Miyajima, a scenic spot known for its floating torii gate on high tide

Makanan termasuk : Sarapan / Makansiang

Day 14: Osaka Tour

Explore Osaka, both its landmark castle and busy shopping streets

Makanan termasuk : Sarapan / Makansiang

Day 15: Leaving Japan

Leave Japan, and bring home many wonderful memories!

Makanan termasuk : Sarapan

Keberangkatan: Kansai International Airport

Hotel

Apa saja yang termasuk?

Akomodasi Tur

Western hotel: 13 nights -- Japanese ryokan: 1 night

Makanan

14 breakfasts -- 13 lunches -- 1 dinner

Transportasi

Airport pickup -- Private car: 13 days -- Bullet train: 3 times (Tokyo - Kanazawa, Kyoto - Hiroshima, Hiroshima - Osaka) -- Express train: 1 time (Kanazawa - Kyoto)

Guide

Airport pickup -- Guided tour: 13 days

Aktivitas yang termasuk

Tickets for attractions and rides as defined in the itinerary, where necessary

Info tambahan

Pertanyaan umum mengenai tour ini

International flights are not included in the tour price, and should be independently arranged by the traveler. This particular itinerary starts in Tokyo and ends in Osaka. Please book a flight to either Narita International Airport (NRT) or Haneda Airport (HND), and a flight out of Kansai International Airport (KIX). It should be noted that we can arrange the included airport pickup service only if your flight arrives during working hours (between 9 AM and 5 PM, Japan time). We recommend flights that arrive around/after noon, as you can only check into your hotel starting at 3 PM.
An English-speaking guide will accompany you on Days 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14. The guide will be at your service during the designated tour hours. Please note that the guide will be staying at the same hotel as you on Day 3 for logistical reasons. The guide will also pick you up at the airport if your flight arrives during working hours (between 9 AM and 5 PM, Japan time). In the event that your flight arrives early, we can arrange a half-day tour on the day of arrival at an additional cost.
The tour price includes thirteen nights in 3- or 4-star hotels and one night in a predesignated ryokan (Japanese-style inn). Breakfast is included for each night’s stay in a hotel, whereas both dinner and breakfast are included for every night in a ryokan unless otherwise specified in the itinerary. Lunch is provided on every guided day, but not on days of arrival or departure. As you can only check into your hotel starting at 3 PM, in the event that your flight arrives early, we can arrange lunch on the day of arrival at an additional cost.
The tour price includes the service of a driver and a private car on every guided day. It also includes three scheduled bullet train transfers between Tokyo and Kanazawa on Day 5, Kyoto and Hiroshima on Day 12, and Hiroshima and Osaka on Day 13, as well as one express train transfer between Kanazawa and Kyoto on Day 8. The driver and car will be available only during the designated tour hours, and only for the included destinations. Please note that the driver will be staying at the same hotel as you on Day 3 for logistical reasons. Airport pickup is also included if your flight arrives during working hours (between 9 AM and 5 PM, Japan time). In the event that your flight arrives early, we can extend the use of the private car for the purposes of lunch or a half-day tour at an additional cost. Please note that airport transfer for departure is not included.
All entrance tickets for destinations defined in the schedule are included in the tour price. Some tickets cannot be pre-booked, and it may be necessary for the guide to procure them on the spot. Please note that some attractions require strict compliance to pre-booked entrance times, and may void the booking if the schedule is not observed. As such, please complete your preparations to leave the hotel by the designated start time of the day.

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Day 1: Arrival in Tokyo

  Tokyo

Kedatangan: Narita International Airport

Park Hotel Tokyo Barat

Kegiatan

The first day is a standard affair. Your guide will pick you up at the airport and assist you with preparations for the tour. A private coach will take you to your hotel in the heart of the city. After the check-in procedures are completed, you will have the rest of the day to yourselves.

Day 2: Tokyo Tour

  Tokyo
Sarapan / Makansiang Park Hotel Tokyo Barat

Jadwal

  • 09:00 - 10:00 Transfer to Asakusa
  • 10:00 - 11:30 Asakusa and Senso-ji
  • 11:30 - 12:00 Transfer to Ginza
  • 12:00 - 13:30 Sushi lunch
  • 13:30 - 14:15 Drive around Ginza, Marunouchi/Otemachi and the Imperial Palace
  • 14:15 - 14:45 Transfer to Harajuku
  • 14:45 - 15:45 Meiji Jingu
  • 15:45 - 16:45 Sightseeing around Takeshita Street
  • 16:45 - 17:00 Transfer to Shibuya
  • 17:00 - 17:30 Sightseeing around Shibuya
  • 17:30 - 18:00 Return to hotel

Makanan

Sarapan
Western-style buffet
Makan siang
Hokkaido-style sushi set in an upscale restaurant in Ginza

Kegiatan

The famous Tokyo has an impressive way of blending both tradition and modernity. A classic example is Asakusa, your first destination of the day, where the city’s oldest temple stands in stark contrast to the towering Tokyo Skytree. You will once again witness this beautiful contradiction in around the Imperial Palace, whose stone walls and great moat feels almost like a different era next to a highly developed business district.

Later in the afternoon, you will be visiting the great shrine Meiji Jingu where they venerate the spirit of Emperor Meiji, as well as the busy Takeshita Street known for its unique fashion boutiques and trendy stores. Your last stop today will be Shibuya, to be visited around the end of the working day. When pedestrian traffic is at its peak, you will witness the renowned scramble crossing getting populated with a sea of humans.

Day 3: Mt. Fuji Tour

  Fuji Five Lakes
Sarapan / Makansiang / Makanmalam Hotel Kaneyamaen Jepang

Jadwal

  • 09:00 - 11:30 Hotel check-out >> transfer to Fuji Five Lakes
  • 11:30 - 12:30 Arakura Sengen Shrine
  • 12:30 - 13:00 Transfer to Iyashi no Sato
  • 13:00 - 14:30 Hoto udon lunch
  • 14:30 - 15:30 Sightseeing around Iyashi no Sato
  • 15:30 - 16:00 Transfer to ryokan
  • 16:00 - 18:00 Ryokan check-in >> onsen, free time
  • 18:00 - 19:30 Kaiseki dinner

Makanan

Sarapan
Western-style buffet
Makan siang
Hoto udon, Fuji Five Lakes’ signature thick noodles with vegetarian miso broth
Makan malam
Quality kaiseki course served in the ryokan

Kegiatan

The Fuji Five Lakes area is about a two-hour drive away from Tokyo. Your first destination is a mountainside shrine known for its Chureito pagoda. Together with Mt. Fuji in the background, they form an iconic view that features in many panoramic shots of Japan. Later in the day, you will also see Mt. Fuji from other angles during lunch or when you circle Lake Kawaguchi. Be it looming over a city or reflected in the water, Mt. Fuji is a classic Japanese sight that you cannot miss.

You will enjoy lunch at the scenic Iyashi no Sato, a small village featuring quaint little houses with thatched roofs. The menu itself is a local delicacy, in which udon noodles are cooked with many locally harvested ingredients. Finally, you will be transferred to Kaneyamaen, an onsen ryokan selected for its high-quality open-air baths from which you can see Mt. Fuji in the twilight. In addition to the hot spring experience that the country is so renowned for, you will also enjoy the rich dinner and cozy tatami rooms for a quintessential Japanese experience.

Day 4: Kamakura Tour

  Kamakura › Tokyo
Sarapan / Makansiang Park Hotel Tokyo Barat

Jadwal

  • 09:00 - 11:30 Ryokan check-out >> transfer to Kamakura
  • 11:30 - 12:15 Kotoku-in (Kamakura Daibutsu)
  • 12:15 - 13:30 Hase-dera
  • 13:00 - 13:30 Transfer to Komachi-dori
  • 13:30 - 15:00 Unagi lunch
  • 15:00 - 15:30 Transfer to Jomyo-ji
  • 15:30 - 16:30 Jomyo-ji (tea ceremony)
  • 16:30 - 18:00 Transfer to Tokyo >> hotel check-in

Makanan

Sarapan
Japanese-style buffet
Makan siang
Rice and grilled unagi (freshwater eel) seasoned with delicious tare sauce

Kegiatan

Today, you will see many famous landmarks of Kamakura. This old coastal city features many historic temples established in the 13th century. Among them, the outdoor Buddha statue of Kotoku-in is an instantly recognizable icon of Japan. The eleven-faced statue of Guanyin that sits in the main hall of Hase-dera is another impressive Buddhist art.

You will have lunch in the long shopping street of Komachi-dori, a walk that leads from the main station to the city’s biggest shrine. Finally, as a last stop in Kamakura, you will experience an authentic tea ceremony in a teahouse in the Jomyo-ji Temple. Enjoy a bowl of matcha and a bite of Japanese sweets as you look at a beautiful garden outside.

Day 5: Kanazawa Tour

  Kanazawa
Sarapan / Makansiang Mystays Premier Kanazawa Barat

Jadwal

  • 09:00 - 12:30 Hotel check-out >> transfer to Kanazawa by shinkansen
  • 12:30 - 13:00 Transfer to restaurant
  • 13:00 - 14:30 Kaga ryori lunch
  • 14:30 - 15:00 Transfer to Gold Leaf Museum
  • 15:00 - 16:30 Gold Leaf Museum
  • 16:30 - 17:00 Transfer to hotel >> check-in

Makanan

Sarapan
Western-style buffet
Makan siang
Kaga-ryori, a kaiseki course with roots in the old Kaga Province

Kegiatan

Leaving Tokyo in the morning, you will take the famous bullet train to the other coast of Japan. The city of Kanazawa is one of the major cities in the Hokuriku area of the Chubu region, and it is renowned for being the premier production hub of the gold leaf used in many Japanese artifacts and ornaments, among other things.

After sampling the local cuisine for lunch, you will visit the Gold Leaf Museum and learn firsthand about this incredible craft. You can browse its souvenir shop, which sells gold leaf-related goods, You may also obtain food products that feature gold leaf decorations! Afterward, you will check in to your hotel in Kanazawa, where you will stay for 3 nights.

Day 6: Kanazawa Tour

  Kanazawa
Sarapan / Makansiang Mystays Premier Kanazawa Barat

Jadwal

  • 09:00 - 10:00 Transfer to Kanazawa Castle
  • 10:00 - 12:00 Kanazawa Castle and Kenroku-en
  • 12:00 - 12:30 Transfer to Omi-cho
  • 12:30 - 14:00 Kaisen-don lunch
  • 14:00 - 14:30 Transfer to Ninja-dera
  • 14:30 - 15:30 Ninja-dera
  • 15:30 - 16:00 Transfer to Naga-machi
  • 16:00 - 17:00 Buke Yashiki (samurai residence)
  • 17:00 - 17:30 Return to hotel

Makanan

Sarapan
Western-style buffet
Makan siang
Kaisen-don, a bowl of rice with a colorful assortment of seafood

Kegiatan

Today, you will experience many facets of samurai culture in Kanazawa. First and foremost is Kanazawa Castle, which was the residence of the richest feudal lord in the Edo period, second only to the shogun’s clan itself. Its outer garden, Kenroku-en, is said to be one of the three most beautiful Japanese gardens. Together, they are a prime example of grand samurai architecture.

You will visit the exciting Ninja-dera in the afternoon. Despite its name, the temple is actually a samurai hideout that earned its name from its many tricks and traps. Your last stop of the day is another legacy of the samurai’s reign in Kanazawa. Explore an example of a samurai residence, and learn about their way of living as you walk through the Naga-machi area.

Day 7: Shirakawa-go Tour

  Shirakawa-go › Kanazawa
Sarapan / Makansiang Mystays Premier Kanazawa Barat

Jadwal

  • 09:00 - 11:00 Transfer to Shirakawa-go
  • 11:00 - 13:00 Historic Village of Shirakawa-go
  • 13:00 - 14:30 Hida beef lunch
  • 14:30 - 16:00 Transfer to Kanazawa
  • 16:00 - 17:30 Sightseeing around Higashi-chaya district (tea break)
  • 17:30 - 18:00 Return to hotel

Makanan

Sarapan
Western-style buffet
Makan siang
Grilled Hida beef, along with a set of other dishes local to Shirakawa-go

Kegiatan

You will go on an excursion to the Historic Village of Shirakawa-go, a remote settlement amid the Japanese Alps. This iconic spot is known for retaining a lot of Japan’s traditional gassho-zukuri architecture, in which the houses have steep thatched roofs designed to withstand the heavy snowfall of the region. This timeless village is beautiful in any season, and the panoramic view from atop its observation deck is simply marvelous.

Returning to Kanazawa in the afternoon, you will explore its old town district. Enjoy a cup of tea in one of the well-preserved teahouses, and learn about the geisha culture. After another peaceful stroll in an atmospheric setting, you will return to your hotel in Kanazawa, where you will stay for one last night.

Day 8: Kyoto Tour

  Kyoto
Sarapan / Makansiang Rihga Royal Kyoto Barat

Jadwal

  • 09:00 - 12:00 Hotel check-out >> transfer to Kyoto by express train
  • 12:00 - 12:30 Transfer to restaurant
  • 12:30 - 14:00 Washoku lunch
  • 14:00 - 14:30 Transfer to Nanzen-ji
  • 14:30 - 15:45 Nanzen-ji
  • 15:45 - 17:00 Sightseeing in Higashiyama
  • 17:00 - 17:15 Transfer to Gion
  • 17:15 - 18:00 Sightseeing around Gion
  • 18:00 - 19:00 Gion Corner (subject to availability)
  • 19:00 - 19:30 Transfer to hotel >> check-in

Makanan

Sarapan
Western-style buffet
Makan siang
Washoku set served in an atmospheric restaurant in downtown Kyoto

Kegiatan

It is time to bid Kanazawa goodbye. Taking the Thunderbird express train from Kanazawa, you will arrive in Kyoto. After lunch, you will visit one of the most important temples in Kyoto, Nanzen-ji. As the head temple that presides over the five great Zen temples, Nanzen-ji boasts a massive gate, impressive gardens, and beautiful paintings on gold leaf, among many other things.

Immerse yourself in the preserved traditional atmosphere as you walk through the slopes of Higashiyama. In the evening, you will pick up where you left off in Kanazawa and go sightseeing around Kyoto’s -- and Japan’s -- most famous geisha district. Get a taste of Kyoto’s antiquated atmosphere as you explore the old-fashioned streets of Gion! You will also watch a cultural show where apprentice geisha will perform different kinds of Japanese art.

Day 9: Kyoto Tour

  Kyoto
Sarapan / Makansiang Rihga Royal Kyoto Barat

Jadwal

  • 09:00 - 10:00 Transfer to Nijo Castle
  • 10:00 - 11:00 Nijo Castle
  • 11:00 - 11:15 Transfer to Nishijin Textile Center
  • 11:15 - 12:30 Nishijin Textile Center
  • 12:30 - 13:15 Transfer to restaurant
  • 13:15 - 14:45 Temari-zushi lunch
  • 14:45 - 15:00 Transfer to Kinkakuji
  • 15:00 - 15:45 Kinkaku-ji
  • 15:45 - 17:00 Ryoan-ji
  • 17:00 - 17:30 Return to hotel

Makanan

Sarapan
Western-style buffet
Makan siang
Temari-zushi, very attractive and tantalizing small balls of sushi

Kegiatan

Classic Kyoto sights await you! You will start the day with a visit to Nijo Castle, a former samurai fortress that also functioned as an interim imperial palace. You will visit the well-preserved palace, hear its squeaking nightingale floors, and see its beautiful decorations. Afterward, you will browse through a gallery of beautiful kimono at Nishijin Textile Center.

After a delightful temari-zushi lunch, you will explore two of the most well-known icons of Kyoto. The first is the golden temple, Kinkaku-ji, whose impressive exterior and reflection in the water are legendary. The second temple features the most renowned “dry landscape” in the country, which is a carefully raked rock garden.

Day 10: Arashiyama Tour

  Arashiyama › Kyoto
Sarapan / Makansiang Rihga Royal Kyoto Barat

Jadwal

  • 09:00 - 10:00 Transfer to Arashiyama
  • 10:00 - 10:45 Adashino Nenbutsu-ji
  • 10:45 - 11:30 Otagi Nenbutsu-ji
  • 11:30 - 13:00 Sightseeing around Arashiyama (rickshaw ride)
  • 13:00 - 14:30 Kyo-ryori lunch
  • 14:30 - 15:30 Tenryu-ji
  • 15:30 - 17:30 Return to Kyoto hotel

Makanan

Sarapan
Western-style buffet
Makan siang
Kyo-ryori with ingredients that accentuate the essence of four seasons

Kegiatan

Enjoy an exciting trip to the Arashiyama area, a scenic getaway that is very popular among visitors to Kyoto. This place is known for its many iconic landmarks, including the famed bamboo grove and one of the five great Zen temples, Tenryu-ji, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will explore a portion of Arashiyama on a traditional rickshaw, which is a quintessential classic Japanese experience.

In addition, you will visit two lesser known temples in the northern Arashiyama area. Both of the Nenbutsu-ji temples feature stone sculptures numbering in the thousands. The eerie-looking statues, along with the generally quiet ambience, will leave you in awe as you walk around this remote corner of Arashiyama. As for lunch, you will enjoy an authentic kaiseki meal in an atmospheric restaurant by the river.

Day 11: Nara Tour

  Nara › Kyoto
Sarapan / Makansiang Rihga Royal Kyoto Barat

Jadwal

  • 09:00 - 10:00 Transfer to Nara
  • 10:00 - 11:00 Nara Park
  • 11:00 - 11:15 Transfer to restaurant
  • 11:15 - 12:45 Irori lunch
  • 12:45 - 13:00 Transfer to Todai-ji
  • 13:00 - 14:30 Todai-ji
  • 14:30 - 14:45 Transfer to Kasuga Taisha
  • 14:45 - 15:45 Kasuga Taisha
  • 15:45 - 16:30 Manyo Botanical Garden
  • 16:30 - 18:00 Return to Kyoto hotel

Makanan

Sarapan
Western-style buffet
Makan siang
Irori (grilled dishes) featuring many different ingredients, including kuroge wagyu beef

Kegiatan

Today’s excursion brings you to Nara, best known for the thousands of wild deer that roam in its park. You will have a great time feeding them the specially sold deer crackers. Some of the deer even picked up the Japanese habit of bowing to you! Near the park is the equally famous Todai-ji, the Great Eastern Temple. It has the largest wooden building and Daibutsu statue in the country.

Afterward, you will visit the grand shrine Kasuga Taisha, which is known for its thousands of lanterns. There is even a dark room within the inner area, where the myriad hanging lanterns are fully lit, making this shrine a magical visit. To conclude the classic Nara experience, you will visit the botanical garden just outside Kasuga Taisha. You will then return to Kyoto for another stay.

Day 12: Hiroshima Tour

  Hiroshima
Sarapan / Makansiang Grand Prince Hotel Hiroshima Barat

Jadwal

  • 09:00 - 11:30 Hotel check-out >> transfer to Hiroshima by shinkansen
  • 11:30 - 12:00 Transfer to restaurant
  • 12:00 - 13:30 Okonomiyaki lunch
  • 13:30 - 14:00 Transfer to Peace Memorial Park
  • 14:00 - 15:30 Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
  • 15:30 - 15:45 Transfer to Shukkei-en
  • 15:45 - 16:45 Shukkei-en
  • 16:45 - 17:30 Transfer to hotel >> check-in

Makanan

Sarapan
Western-style buffet
Makan siang
Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki, pancakes with layers of vegetables, pork, and other ingredients

Kegiatan

After four nights in Kyoto, you will leave the old capital city and take the bullet train to Hiroshima. Hiroshima is most known for being the first unfortunate city in the world to be destroyed by an atomic bomb. However, the historic nightmare did not stop the city from attempting to restore its former glory. The Atomic Bomb Dome, which still stands in its dilapidation among the now modern city, is testament to Hiroshima’s resilience and resolve.

After an enlightening experience in the Peace Memorial Park, which was built right under the center of the explosion, you will visit the beautiful garden of Shukkei-en. While it was heavily damaged during the bombing, it has been reconstructed to be as gorgeous as ever. The garden’s serene atmosphere provides a certain calm in the middle of the memories that this city evokes.

Day 13: Miyajima Tour

  Miyajima › Osaka
Sarapan / Makansiang Osaka Daiichi Hotel Barat

Jadwal

  • 09:00 - 10:00 Hotel check-out >> transfer to ferry port
  • 10:00 - 10:30 Take the ferry to Miyajima
  • 10:30 - 12:00 Itsukushima Shrine
  • 12:00 - 13:30 Oyster lunch
  • 13:30 - 14:00 Take the ferry to Hiroshima
  • 14:00 - 16:00 Transfer to Osaka by shinkansen
  • 16:00 - 17:00 Transfer to hotel >> check-in

Makanan

Sarapan
Western-style buffet
Makan siang
Fresh oysters, prepared in various ways, such as fried, barbecued, raw, etc.

Kegiatan

Checking out of your hotel in the morning, you will be driven to Hiroshima Port. Just a short ferry ride from Hiroshima is the island of Itsukushima, more commonly known as Miyajima (the shrine island) due to its iconic Shinto shrine. Your driver will be waiting for you on this side as you cross the strait to the legendary island.

The floating torii gate of Itsukushima Shrine has been widely ranked as one of Japan’s top three scenic views, and today you will get to see it in all its glory. Depending on the tide, you may even be able to get close to the torii gate for a memorable picture. After a pleasant walk and a delightful lunch in Miyajima, you will take the ferry back to Hiroshima, and from there the bullet train to Osaka.

Day 14: Osaka Tour

  Osaka
Sarapan / Makansiang Hotel Nikko Kansai Airport Barat

Jadwal

  • 09:00 - 10:00 Hotel check-out >> transfer to Osaka Castle
  • 10:00 - 11:30 Osaka Castle
  • 11:30 - 12:00 Transfer to Namba
  • 12:00 - 13:30 Crab lunch
  • 13:30 - 15:30 Shopping walk at Shinsaibashi/Amerika-mura
  • 15:30 - 16:30 Transfer to Kansai International Airport >> hotel check-in

Makanan

Sarapan
Japanese- or Western-style buffet
Makan siang
A variety of crab dishes is Osaka’s most famous crab restaurant

Kegiatan

Osaka is a big and lively city, which makes it a great dessert for your classic Japan tour. You will first visit Osaka Castle, which has a classic exterior, but is actually a modern museum in disguise. Then you can enjoy a serving of the city’s most popular crab dishes, and see all the bustle in action on its shopping streets.

In the afternoon, you will be brought to a hotel near Kansai International Airport, which will be your port of exit. Nearby is the Rinku Premium Outlets, which you may want to visit in case you haven’t bought enough for gifts and souvenirs. Enjoy your last night in Japan!

Day 15: Leaving Japan

  Osaka

Keberangkatan: Kansai International Airport

Sarapan

Makanan

Sarapan
Western-style buffet

Kegiatan

You have completed the Japan Classics tour! We hope that you enjoyed your trip with ILJT! On the last day, you will check out of your hotel and conduct an independent transfer to the airport. Have a safe flight back home, and see you again soon!

 Tokyo

Kedatangan: Narita International Airport

Park Hotel Tokyo Barat

Kegiatan

The first day is a standard affair. Your guide will pick you up at the airport and assist you with preparations for the tour. A private coach will take you to your hotel in the heart of the city. After the check-in procedures are completed, you will have the rest of the day to yourselves.

 Tokyo

Jadwal

  • 09:00 - 10:00 Transfer to Asakusa
  • 10:00 - 11:30 Asakusa and Senso-ji
  • 11:30 - 12:00 Transfer to Ginza
  • 12:00 - 13:30 Sushi lunch
  • 13:30 - 14:15 Drive around Ginza, Marunouchi/Otemachi and the Imperial Palace
  • 14:15 - 14:45 Transfer to Harajuku
  • 14:45 - 15:45 Meiji Jingu
  • 15:45 - 16:45 Sightseeing around Takeshita Street
  • 16:45 - 17:00 Transfer to Shibuya
  • 17:00 - 17:30 Sightseeing around Shibuya
  • 17:30 - 18:00 Return to hotel
Sarapan / Makansiang Park Hotel Tokyo Barat

Kegiatan

The famous Tokyo has an impressive way of blending both tradition and modernity. A classic example is Asakusa, your first destination of the day, where the city’s oldest temple stands in stark contrast to the towering Tokyo Skytree. You will once again witness this beautiful contradiction in around the Imperial Palace, whose stone walls and great moat feels almost like a different era next to a highly developed business district.

Later in the afternoon, you will be visiting the great shrine Meiji Jingu where they venerate the spirit of Emperor Meiji, as well as the busy Takeshita Street known for its unique fashion boutiques and trendy stores. Your last stop today will be Shibuya, to be visited around the end of the working day. When pedestrian traffic is at its peak, you will witness the renowned scramble crossing getting populated with a sea of humans.

Makanan

Sarapan
Western-style buffet
Makan siang
Hokkaido-style sushi set in an upscale restaurant in Ginza

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 Fuji Five Lakes

Jadwal

  • 09:00 - 11:30 Hotel check-out >> transfer to Fuji Five Lakes
  • 11:30 - 12:30 Arakura Sengen Shrine
  • 12:30 - 13:00 Transfer to Iyashi no Sato
  • 13:00 - 14:30 Hoto udon lunch
  • 14:30 - 15:30 Sightseeing around Iyashi no Sato
  • 15:30 - 16:00 Transfer to ryokan
  • 16:00 - 18:00 Ryokan check-in >> onsen, free time
  • 18:00 - 19:30 Kaiseki dinner
Sarapan / Makansiang / Makanmalam Hotel Kaneyamaen Jepang

Kegiatan

The Fuji Five Lakes area is about a two-hour drive away from Tokyo. Your first destination is a mountainside shrine known for its Chureito pagoda. Together with Mt. Fuji in the background, they form an iconic view that features in many panoramic shots of Japan. Later in the day, you will also see Mt. Fuji from other angles during lunch or when you circle Lake Kawaguchi. Be it looming over a city or reflected in the water, Mt. Fuji is a classic Japanese sight that you cannot miss.

You will enjoy lunch at the scenic Iyashi no Sato, a small village featuring quaint little houses with thatched roofs. The menu itself is a local delicacy, in which udon noodles are cooked with many locally harvested ingredients. Finally, you will be transferred to Kaneyamaen, an onsen ryokan selected for its high-quality open-air baths from which you can see Mt. Fuji in the twilight. In addition to the hot spring experience that the country is so renowned for, you will also enjoy the rich dinner and cozy tatami rooms for a quintessential Japanese experience.

Makanan

Sarapan
Western-style buffet
Makan siang
Hoto udon, Fuji Five Lakes’ signature thick noodles with vegetarian miso broth
Makan malam
Quality kaiseki course served in the ryokan

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 Kamakura › Tokyo

Jadwal

  • 09:00 - 11:30 Ryokan check-out >> transfer to Kamakura
  • 11:30 - 12:15 Kotoku-in (Kamakura Daibutsu)
  • 12:15 - 13:30 Hase-dera
  • 13:00 - 13:30 Transfer to Komachi-dori
  • 13:30 - 15:00 Unagi lunch
  • 15:00 - 15:30 Transfer to Jomyo-ji
  • 15:30 - 16:30 Jomyo-ji (tea ceremony)
  • 16:30 - 18:00 Transfer to Tokyo >> hotel check-in
Sarapan / Makansiang Park Hotel Tokyo Barat

Kegiatan

Today, you will see many famous landmarks of Kamakura. This old coastal city features many historic temples established in the 13th century. Among them, the outdoor Buddha statue of Kotoku-in is an instantly recognizable icon of Japan. The eleven-faced statue of Guanyin that sits in the main hall of Hase-dera is another impressive Buddhist art.

You will have lunch in the long shopping street of Komachi-dori, a walk that leads from the main station to the city’s biggest shrine. Finally, as a last stop in Kamakura, you will experience an authentic tea ceremony in a teahouse in the Jomyo-ji Temple. Enjoy a bowl of matcha and a bite of Japanese sweets as you look at a beautiful garden outside.

Makanan

Sarapan
Japanese-style buffet
Makan siang
Rice and grilled unagi (freshwater eel) seasoned with delicious tare sauce

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 Kanazawa

Jadwal

  • 09:00 - 12:30 Hotel check-out >> transfer to Kanazawa by shinkansen
  • 12:30 - 13:00 Transfer to restaurant
  • 13:00 - 14:30 Kaga ryori lunch
  • 14:30 - 15:00 Transfer to Gold Leaf Museum
  • 15:00 - 16:30 Gold Leaf Museum
  • 16:30 - 17:00 Transfer to hotel >> check-in
Sarapan / Makansiang Mystays Premier Kanazawa Barat

Kegiatan

Leaving Tokyo in the morning, you will take the famous bullet train to the other coast of Japan. The city of Kanazawa is one of the major cities in the Hokuriku area of the Chubu region, and it is renowned for being the premier production hub of the gold leaf used in many Japanese artifacts and ornaments, among other things.

After sampling the local cuisine for lunch, you will visit the Gold Leaf Museum and learn firsthand about this incredible craft. You can browse its souvenir shop, which sells gold leaf-related goods, You may also obtain food products that feature gold leaf decorations! Afterward, you will check in to your hotel in Kanazawa, where you will stay for 3 nights.

Makanan

Sarapan
Western-style buffet
Makan siang
Kaga-ryori, a kaiseki course with roots in the old Kaga Province

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 Kanazawa

Jadwal

  • 09:00 - 10:00 Transfer to Kanazawa Castle
  • 10:00 - 12:00 Kanazawa Castle and Kenroku-en
  • 12:00 - 12:30 Transfer to Omi-cho
  • 12:30 - 14:00 Kaisen-don lunch
  • 14:00 - 14:30 Transfer to Ninja-dera
  • 14:30 - 15:30 Ninja-dera
  • 15:30 - 16:00 Transfer to Naga-machi
  • 16:00 - 17:00 Buke Yashiki (samurai residence)
  • 17:00 - 17:30 Return to hotel
Sarapan / Makansiang Mystays Premier Kanazawa Barat

Kegiatan

Today, you will experience many facets of samurai culture in Kanazawa. First and foremost is Kanazawa Castle, which was the residence of the richest feudal lord in the Edo period, second only to the shogun’s clan itself. Its outer garden, Kenroku-en, is said to be one of the three most beautiful Japanese gardens. Together, they are a prime example of grand samurai architecture.

You will visit the exciting Ninja-dera in the afternoon. Despite its name, the temple is actually a samurai hideout that earned its name from its many tricks and traps. Your last stop of the day is another legacy of the samurai’s reign in Kanazawa. Explore an example of a samurai residence, and learn about their way of living as you walk through the Naga-machi area.

Makanan

Sarapan
Western-style buffet
Makan siang
Kaisen-don, a bowl of rice with a colorful assortment of seafood

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 Shirakawa-go › Kanazawa

Jadwal

  • 09:00 - 11:00 Transfer to Shirakawa-go
  • 11:00 - 13:00 Historic Village of Shirakawa-go
  • 13:00 - 14:30 Hida beef lunch
  • 14:30 - 16:00 Transfer to Kanazawa
  • 16:00 - 17:30 Sightseeing around Higashi-chaya district (tea break)
  • 17:30 - 18:00 Return to hotel
Sarapan / Makansiang Mystays Premier Kanazawa Barat

Kegiatan

You will go on an excursion to the Historic Village of Shirakawa-go, a remote settlement amid the Japanese Alps. This iconic spot is known for retaining a lot of Japan’s traditional gassho-zukuri architecture, in which the houses have steep thatched roofs designed to withstand the heavy snowfall of the region. This timeless village is beautiful in any season, and the panoramic view from atop its observation deck is simply marvelous.

Returning to Kanazawa in the afternoon, you will explore its old town district. Enjoy a cup of tea in one of the well-preserved teahouses, and learn about the geisha culture. After another peaceful stroll in an atmospheric setting, you will return to your hotel in Kanazawa, where you will stay for one last night.

Makanan

Sarapan
Western-style buffet
Makan siang
Grilled Hida beef, along with a set of other dishes local to Shirakawa-go

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 Kyoto

Jadwal

  • 09:00 - 12:00 Hotel check-out >> transfer to Kyoto by express train
  • 12:00 - 12:30 Transfer to restaurant
  • 12:30 - 14:00 Washoku lunch
  • 14:00 - 14:30 Transfer to Nanzen-ji
  • 14:30 - 15:45 Nanzen-ji
  • 15:45 - 17:00 Sightseeing in Higashiyama
  • 17:00 - 17:15 Transfer to Gion
  • 17:15 - 18:00 Sightseeing around Gion
  • 18:00 - 19:00 Gion Corner (subject to availability)
  • 19:00 - 19:30 Transfer to hotel >> check-in
Sarapan / Makansiang Rihga Royal Kyoto Barat

Kegiatan

It is time to bid Kanazawa goodbye. Taking the Thunderbird express train from Kanazawa, you will arrive in Kyoto. After lunch, you will visit one of the most important temples in Kyoto, Nanzen-ji. As the head temple that presides over the five great Zen temples, Nanzen-ji boasts a massive gate, impressive gardens, and beautiful paintings on gold leaf, among many other things.

Immerse yourself in the preserved traditional atmosphere as you walk through the slopes of Higashiyama. In the evening, you will pick up where you left off in Kanazawa and go sightseeing around Kyoto’s -- and Japan’s -- most famous geisha district. Get a taste of Kyoto’s antiquated atmosphere as you explore the old-fashioned streets of Gion! You will also watch a cultural show where apprentice geisha will perform different kinds of Japanese art.

Makanan

Sarapan
Western-style buffet
Makan siang
Washoku set served in an atmospheric restaurant in downtown Kyoto

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 Kyoto

Jadwal

  • 09:00 - 10:00 Transfer to Nijo Castle
  • 10:00 - 11:00 Nijo Castle
  • 11:00 - 11:15 Transfer to Nishijin Textile Center
  • 11:15 - 12:30 Nishijin Textile Center
  • 12:30 - 13:15 Transfer to restaurant
  • 13:15 - 14:45 Temari-zushi lunch
  • 14:45 - 15:00 Transfer to Kinkakuji
  • 15:00 - 15:45 Kinkaku-ji
  • 15:45 - 17:00 Ryoan-ji
  • 17:00 - 17:30 Return to hotel
Sarapan / Makansiang Rihga Royal Kyoto Barat

Kegiatan

Classic Kyoto sights await you! You will start the day with a visit to Nijo Castle, a former samurai fortress that also functioned as an interim imperial palace. You will visit the well-preserved palace, hear its squeaking nightingale floors, and see its beautiful decorations. Afterward, you will browse through a gallery of beautiful kimono at Nishijin Textile Center.

After a delightful temari-zushi lunch, you will explore two of the most well-known icons of Kyoto. The first is the golden temple, Kinkaku-ji, whose impressive exterior and reflection in the water are legendary. The second temple features the most renowned “dry landscape” in the country, which is a carefully raked rock garden.

Makanan

Sarapan
Western-style buffet
Makan siang
Temari-zushi, very attractive and tantalizing small balls of sushi

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 Arashiyama › Kyoto

Jadwal

  • 09:00 - 10:00 Transfer to Arashiyama
  • 10:00 - 10:45 Adashino Nenbutsu-ji
  • 10:45 - 11:30 Otagi Nenbutsu-ji
  • 11:30 - 13:00 Sightseeing around Arashiyama (rickshaw ride)
  • 13:00 - 14:30 Kyo-ryori lunch
  • 14:30 - 15:30 Tenryu-ji
  • 15:30 - 17:30 Return to Kyoto hotel
Sarapan / Makansiang Rihga Royal Kyoto Barat

Kegiatan

Enjoy an exciting trip to the Arashiyama area, a scenic getaway that is very popular among visitors to Kyoto. This place is known for its many iconic landmarks, including the famed bamboo grove and one of the five great Zen temples, Tenryu-ji, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will explore a portion of Arashiyama on a traditional rickshaw, which is a quintessential classic Japanese experience.

In addition, you will visit two lesser known temples in the northern Arashiyama area. Both of the Nenbutsu-ji temples feature stone sculptures numbering in the thousands. The eerie-looking statues, along with the generally quiet ambience, will leave you in awe as you walk around this remote corner of Arashiyama. As for lunch, you will enjoy an authentic kaiseki meal in an atmospheric restaurant by the river.

Makanan

Sarapan
Western-style buffet
Makan siang
Kyo-ryori with ingredients that accentuate the essence of four seasons

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 Nara › Kyoto

Jadwal

  • 09:00 - 10:00 Transfer to Nara
  • 10:00 - 11:00 Nara Park
  • 11:00 - 11:15 Transfer to restaurant
  • 11:15 - 12:45 Irori lunch
  • 12:45 - 13:00 Transfer to Todai-ji
  • 13:00 - 14:30 Todai-ji
  • 14:30 - 14:45 Transfer to Kasuga Taisha
  • 14:45 - 15:45 Kasuga Taisha
  • 15:45 - 16:30 Manyo Botanical Garden
  • 16:30 - 18:00 Return to Kyoto hotel
Sarapan / Makansiang Rihga Royal Kyoto Barat

Kegiatan

Today’s excursion brings you to Nara, best known for the thousands of wild deer that roam in its park. You will have a great time feeding them the specially sold deer crackers. Some of the deer even picked up the Japanese habit of bowing to you! Near the park is the equally famous Todai-ji, the Great Eastern Temple. It has the largest wooden building and Daibutsu statue in the country.

Afterward, you will visit the grand shrine Kasuga Taisha, which is known for its thousands of lanterns. There is even a dark room within the inner area, where the myriad hanging lanterns are fully lit, making this shrine a magical visit. To conclude the classic Nara experience, you will visit the botanical garden just outside Kasuga Taisha. You will then return to Kyoto for another stay.

Makanan

Sarapan
Western-style buffet
Makan siang
Irori (grilled dishes) featuring many different ingredients, including kuroge wagyu beef

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 Hiroshima

Jadwal

  • 09:00 - 11:30 Hotel check-out >> transfer to Hiroshima by shinkansen
  • 11:30 - 12:00 Transfer to restaurant
  • 12:00 - 13:30 Okonomiyaki lunch
  • 13:30 - 14:00 Transfer to Peace Memorial Park
  • 14:00 - 15:30 Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
  • 15:30 - 15:45 Transfer to Shukkei-en
  • 15:45 - 16:45 Shukkei-en
  • 16:45 - 17:30 Transfer to hotel >> check-in
Sarapan / Makansiang Grand Prince Hotel Hiroshima Barat

Kegiatan

After four nights in Kyoto, you will leave the old capital city and take the bullet train to Hiroshima. Hiroshima is most known for being the first unfortunate city in the world to be destroyed by an atomic bomb. However, the historic nightmare did not stop the city from attempting to restore its former glory. The Atomic Bomb Dome, which still stands in its dilapidation among the now modern city, is testament to Hiroshima’s resilience and resolve.

After an enlightening experience in the Peace Memorial Park, which was built right under the center of the explosion, you will visit the beautiful garden of Shukkei-en. While it was heavily damaged during the bombing, it has been reconstructed to be as gorgeous as ever. The garden’s serene atmosphere provides a certain calm in the middle of the memories that this city evokes.

Makanan

Sarapan
Western-style buffet
Makan siang
Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki, pancakes with layers of vegetables, pork, and other ingredients

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 Miyajima › Osaka

Jadwal

  • 09:00 - 10:00 Hotel check-out >> transfer to ferry port
  • 10:00 - 10:30 Take the ferry to Miyajima
  • 10:30 - 12:00 Itsukushima Shrine
  • 12:00 - 13:30 Oyster lunch
  • 13:30 - 14:00 Take the ferry to Hiroshima
  • 14:00 - 16:00 Transfer to Osaka by shinkansen
  • 16:00 - 17:00 Transfer to hotel >> check-in
Sarapan / Makansiang Osaka Daiichi Hotel Barat

Kegiatan

Checking out of your hotel in the morning, you will be driven to Hiroshima Port. Just a short ferry ride from Hiroshima is the island of Itsukushima, more commonly known as Miyajima (the shrine island) due to its iconic Shinto shrine. Your driver will be waiting for you on this side as you cross the strait to the legendary island.

The floating torii gate of Itsukushima Shrine has been widely ranked as one of Japan’s top three scenic views, and today you will get to see it in all its glory. Depending on the tide, you may even be able to get close to the torii gate for a memorable picture. After a pleasant walk and a delightful lunch in Miyajima, you will take the ferry back to Hiroshima, and from there the bullet train to Osaka.

Makanan

Sarapan
Western-style buffet
Makan siang
Fresh oysters, prepared in various ways, such as fried, barbecued, raw, etc.

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 Osaka

Jadwal

  • 09:00 - 10:00 Hotel check-out >> transfer to Osaka Castle
  • 10:00 - 11:30 Osaka Castle
  • 11:30 - 12:00 Transfer to Namba
  • 12:00 - 13:30 Crab lunch
  • 13:30 - 15:30 Shopping walk at Shinsaibashi/Amerika-mura
  • 15:30 - 16:30 Transfer to Kansai International Airport >> hotel check-in
Sarapan / Makansiang Hotel Nikko Kansai Airport Barat

Kegiatan

Osaka is a big and lively city, which makes it a great dessert for your classic Japan tour. You will first visit Osaka Castle, which has a classic exterior, but is actually a modern museum in disguise. Then you can enjoy a serving of the city’s most popular crab dishes, and see all the bustle in action on its shopping streets.

In the afternoon, you will be brought to a hotel near Kansai International Airport, which will be your port of exit. Nearby is the Rinku Premium Outlets, which you may want to visit in case you haven’t bought enough for gifts and souvenirs. Enjoy your last night in Japan!

Makanan

Sarapan
Japanese- or Western-style buffet
Makan siang
A variety of crab dishes is Osaka’s most famous crab restaurant

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 Osaka

Keberangkatan: Kansai International Airport

Sarapan

Kegiatan

You have completed the Japan Classics tour! We hope that you enjoyed your trip with ILJT! On the last day, you will check out of your hotel and conduct an independent transfer to the airport. Have a safe flight back home, and see you again soon!

Makanan

Sarapan
Western-style buffet

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