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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, hop on 's subway system for a private guided 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.? Lastly, visit bustling Nakamise shopping arcade and Asakusa Kannon Temple, the oldest of their kind in . (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 historic Kyoto, former capital of Japan. (B)
- Day 5 KYOTO ? Your private 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-OSAKA ? Drive to Osaka where your private guided sightseeing tour starts at Osaka Castle and the surrounding park.? Visit Minami, the city's famous entertainment district, encompassing the districts of Shinsaibashi and Namba and the famed Dontonbori Street. Start with lunch featuring okonomiyaki, a delicious pancake dish famous in Osaka. Then, explore this exciting area by foot with your guide. From museums and shopping to theater and dining, this is where the locals come for fun!(B,L)
- Day 8 OSAKA ? Enjoy a full day at your leisure.INSIDER PICKSReturn to Minami for further exploration or visit the Open-Air Museum of Japanese Farmhouses. Whatever you choose to do, we've included a subway and bus pass to help you get around. (B)
- Day 9 OSAKA Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Name: Independent Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka City Stays
Brand: Globus
Quality: First Class
Tour Type: City Stay
Start City: Tokyo
End City: Osaka
Meals: Breakfast daily; 3 lunches
