Hi Guys,My Family of 4.2 adults and 2 kids(ages 6 & 4) have booked our tickets to Japan.We will be there from Oct 27-Nov 8 via Narita.Can you guys comment on our tentative I.T.. Any suggestions would be very much welcome.Thanks.
DAY 1-TOKYO-10:35AM ARRIVAL OCT 27 Arrival at Tokyo-Narita Airport transfer to hotel in Tokyo for check-in. After Lunch,Check out Shinjuku,Shibuya area.Overnight at TOKYO
DAY 2-TOKYO OCT 28 Commence Tokyofs new parts of Tokyo. Visit to Meiji Shrine constructed in 1920, Harajuku & Omotesando High Fashion Street, Oriental Bazaar where you can check Asian taste goods, Roppongi Hills opened in 2003 with elegant shops 360 degree observation lounge, Ginza-Tokyofs most celebrated shopping and amusement area, etc. Overnight at TOKYO.
DAY 3- TOKYO OCT 29 Commence old parts of Tokyo sightseeing of downtown Tokyo Visit to Edo Tokyo Museum showing chronicles of tumultuous history of Tokyo, Asakusa, traditional Tokyofs downtown. Akihabara-Electronics town, Imperial Palace Plaza, etc.Check out Odaiba. Overnight at TOKYO
DAY 4-TOKYO-HAKONE(FREE PASS) OCT 30 Transfer to Hakone for Full Day Hakone Tour. Cruise on Lake Ashi, Hakone Aerial Ropeway ride to Owakudani, etc. After sightseeing, you will be transferred to todayfs highlight, Gora Kadan, a traditional-style inn that boasts a reputation of excellence among high-end guests from both Japan and overseas. Relax in a room that provides beautiful mountains view and its own private hot spring bath. Overnight at HAKONE.
DAY 5-KYOTO (JR PASS DAY 1) OCT 31 Check-out Hakone Hotel and transfer to Odawara Station to take Shinkansen bullet train to Kyoto. Upon arrival at Kyoto Station, commence half day Kyoto Sightseeing starting from Nijo Castle, built in 1603 as Kyoto residence of Ieyasu Tokugawa, First Shogun of Edo era. Kinkaku-ji Temple- The Golden Pavilion, originally built in 1394, villa of a court noble, later changed to temple, burned down in 1950, reconstructed in 1955. Overnight at KYOTO
DAY 6-KYOTO(JR PASS DAY 2) NOV 1 Full Day Kyoto Sightseeing starting from Sanju-san-gendo, containing 1001 Buddhist statues, Kiyomizu Temple, a massive grand structure at the top of cliff overlooking the neatly lined streets of Kyoto. Heian Shrine, commemorate 1100th year anniversary, Ryoanji Temple with most beautiful stone garden and Gion District to shop for antiques and crafts. Overnight at KYOTO.
DAY 7 KYOTO-NARRA(JR PASS DAY 3) NOV 2 Transfer to Nara, and commence Half Day sightseeing of Nara, going to Todaiji Temple completed in 752, with one of the largest bronze statues in the world. Kasuga Shrine founded in 710, with 3000 lanterns in line, Nara Park, 1,100 tame deer roaming around. Returning back to Kyoto, and rest of the day will be free to enjoy at your leisure. Overnight at KYOTO.
DAY 8 KYOTO-HIROSHIMA-MIYAJIMA(JR PASS DAY 4) NOV 3 Check out Kyoto Hotel and Transfer to Hiroshima.Commence whole day Day sightseeing of Hiroshima starting from Atomic Bomb Dome first place to suffer an actual atomic bombing, Peace Memorial Park, Peace Memorial Museum. Transfer to down to western part of Hiroshima, getting aboard a ferry to Miyajima, home of Itsukushima Shrine, which is famous for its Floating Torii Gate and was designated as a World Heritage site in 1996.Overnight at HIROSHIMA
DAY 8 HIROSHIMA-HIMEJI-OSAKA(JR PASS DAY 5) NOV 4 Check out Hiroshima Hotel,Train to Himeji then Transfer to Osaka visit to Osaka Castle originally constructed 1583, but completely destroyed by Tokugawa Ieyasu. Now the castle was rebuilt in 1931. Shitenno-ji Temple built in 593 A.D. by Shotokutaishi, now the buildings are rebuilt many times, preserving traditional Buddhism since ancient style, etc. Overnight at OSAKA
DAY 10 OSAKA-(JR PASS DAY 6) NOV 5 Full Day at OSAKA.(UNIVERSAL) or Full Day at OSAKA.. Overnight at OSAKA
DAY 11-OSAKA-TOKYO-DISNEY LAND -(JR PASS DAY 7) NOV 6 Check out Osaka Hotel and travel to Tokyo.Halfday at Tokyo Disneyland or Tokyo City
DAY 12-TOKYO-DISNEY SEA NOV 7 Enjoy a fun action packed day at Tokyo Disney Sea. Tokyo Disney Sea's attractions include: Mediterranean Harbour, American Waterfront, Port Discovery, Lost River Delta, Arabian Coast, Mermaid Lagoon & Mysterious Island. Overnight at Tokyo
DAY 13 TOKYO-NARITA-11:45AM FLIGHT (JR PASS DAY 7) NOV 8 Check Out Hotel,Take train to airport 8AM for Flight out
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