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- Day 1 ARRIVE IN TOKYO, JAPAN Welcome to Japan! Your hotel is available for mid-afternoon check-in.
- Day 2 TOKYO Today, meet your Local Guide and hop on 's subway system for a sightseeing tour of the city. Start with a visit to Meiji Shrine, a magnificent 20th-century Shinto monument set in a man-made forest. At Skytree, ascend to Sorakara Point on floor 450 at some 450 meters/ 1500 feet, the highest point visitors can explore. Here you'll marvel at the stunning panoramic views over the city and, on a clear day, Mount Fuji.Tour the Samurai and Ninja Museum for a hands-on history lesson of Japan's famous warriors, including the armor, weapons, and swords from the Medieval era.After lunch, visit bustling Nakamise shopping arcade and Asakusa Kannon Temple, the oldest of their kind in . Explore more of the city with free time this evening. (B,L)
- Day 3 TOKYO Enjoy a full day at your leisure.INSIDER PICKS Enjoy a full day at leisure for your own discoveries. Utilize your included Metro Pass to explore more of 's unique neighborhoods, take a day trip to Mount Fuji, or visit the street-food markets for local specialties. (B)
- Day 4 TOKYO-KYOTO Today, travel by shinkansen (bullet train) to Kyoto, former capital of Japan. Use your free time this evening to stroll along the Kamo River or savor a kaseiki dinner, a traditional Japanese multi-course cuisine. (B)
- Day 5 KYOTO Your guided sightseeing tour uses efficient public transportation to take you around the city. Start at stunning Kinkakuji, Temple of the Gold Pavilion, covered with shimmering gold leaf. Next, take a walking tour through Gion, 's most famous geisha district, which is also known for its high concentration of machiya-style merchant houses. Continue to Sanjusangendo Temple, famous for 1,001 statues of Kannon, the Buddhist goddess of mercy. Flanking the main statue are 1,000 life-sized statues, covered in gold leaf, with 40 arms said to have the power to save 25 worlds. Finish with a visit to Fushimi Inari Shrine, renowned for the thousands of brightly colored Torii Gate.(B,L)
- Day 6 KYOTO Enjoy a full day at your leisure. INSIDER PICKSTake an excursion to nearby Nara or explore more of s historic temples and shrines using your included subway and bus pass. (B)
- Day 7 KYOTO Your vacation ends after breakfast this morning.(B)
Name: Independent Tokyo & Kyoto
Brand: Globus
Quality: First Class
Tour Type: City Stay
Start City: Tokyo
End City: Kyoto
Meals: Breakfast daily; 2 lunches
