Tour Schedule
DAY 1 : Arrive at Hotel in Tokyo
- Hotel Check-In (Transportation not included.)
★★★ Hotel in Tokyo
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DAY 2 : TOKYO
Take the “Tokyo Morning Tour” on your first day in Japan!  In the afternoon, free time allows for independent exploration (sightseeing, shopping, dining, etc.).
 
★ Tour Itinerary *****************
- Tokyo Tower
- Imperial Palace
- Sensoji Temple & Nakamise Shopping Street
- End of Tour at Tokyo Station
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★★★ Hotel in Tokyo
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DAY 3 : TOKYO → NAGANO → MATSUMOTO
After arriving at Nagano Station, visit ancient Zenkoji Temple. After visiting Zenkoji-temple, return to Nagano station and take a train to Matsumoto for hotel check-in.
 
★ Daily Itinerary *****************
- Take a Bullet Train to Nagano Station
- Zenko-ji Temple
- Lunch at a Restaurant around Zenko-ji Temple or Nagano Station
- Take a Limited Express Train to Matsumoto Station
- Arrive at Matsumoto Station
- Hotel Check-in
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Hotel: ★★★ Hotel in Tokyo
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DAY 4 : MATSUMOTO → NAGOYA
Visit Matsumoto Castle, which is said to be one of the most beautiful castles in Japan! Enter the 400 year old tower and see how a Japanese castle is built from the inside. Take the train to Nagoya Station and check-in to the  hotel.
 
★ Daily Itinerary *****************
- Leave Luggage at Hotel after Check-Out
- Matsumoto Castle
- Lunch
- Pick-up Luggage at Hotel
- Ride a Limited Express Train to Nagoya Station
- Arrive at Nagoya Station, Hotel Check-in
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★★★ Hotel in Nagoya
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DAY 5 : NAGOYA
Visit two popular castles in the area: Nagoya Castle and Inuyama Castle. Over 550 years old, Inuyama Castle is the oldest castle remaining in Japan. Nagoya Castle is surrounded by an intricate triple moat system. You must see Nagoya Castle’s  elaborately restored Honmaru Palace! Compare two castles of different ages.
 
★ Daily Itinerary *****************
- Ride a subway to Shiyakusho (City Hall) Station or other subway stations near Nagoya Castle
- Nagoya Castle and Honmaru Palace
- Take the Subway (Meijo-Line and Kami-iida Line) to Inuyama Station, or Subway (Tsurumai Line) and Meitetsu Train (Inuyama Line) to Inuyama Station
- Lunch at Inuyama Castle Town (Honmachi-dori Street)
- Inuyama Castle
- Return to Hotel
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★★★ Hotel in Nagoya
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DAY 6 : NAGOYA → HIKONE → KYOTO
On the way to Kyoto, stop by Hikone and take a stroll around the city. Hikone Castle is one of the five castles designated as national treasures. From Genkyu-en Garden, enjoy a wonderful view with the castle in the background.
 
★ Daily Itinerary *****************
- Take a Bullet Train to Maibara Station, Change to a Local Train to Hikone Station
- Hikone Castle and Genkyu-en Garden
- Lunch at Yume-Kyobashi Castle Road
- Move to Kyoto and Hotel Check-In
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★★★Hotel in Kyoto
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DAY 7 : KYOTO
Take the “Kyoto Morning Tour” and use the free time in the afternoon to visit places you missed or have yet to explore.
 
★ Tour Itinerary *****************
- Nijo Castle
- Kinkaku-ji Temple
- Kyoto Imperial Palace [Closed Mondays]
- Kitano Tenmangu Shrine [Closed Mondays (and Tuesday when Monday is a National Holiday)]
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★★★ Hotel in Kyoto
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DAY 8 : KYOTO → OSAKA → KYOTO
Explore Osaka Castle on a side trip to Osaka. Osaka Castle’s beautiful castle tower is popular, but you can also see the huge stones built into the walls.  Afterwards, enjoy walking around the city in lively areas such as Dotonbori and other shopping districts.
 
★ Daily Itinerary *****************
- Take a Bullet Train from Kyoto Station to Shin-Osaka Station, and take a Local Train to Osakajo-koen Station
- Osaka Castle
- Dotonbori, Kuromon Market, Tenjinnashi-suji, Shinsaibashi-suji, and more!
- Return to Kyoto
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★★★ Hotel in Kyoto
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DAY 9 : KYOTO → HIMEJI → KYOTO
Explore Himeji Castle on a side trip to Himeji. Himeji Castle is popular for its beauty and is always voted as the most popular castle. A designated World Heritage Site, you will definitely want to visit when you come to Japan!
 
★ Daily Itinerary *****************
- Take a Bullet Train from Kyoto Station to Himeji Station and walk over to Himeji Castle
- Himeji Castle
- Koko-en Garden
- Return to Kyoto
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★★★ Hotel in Kyoto
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DAY 10 : KYOTO → ( OSAKA ) → USA
If you depart from Itami Airport, transfer by private vehicle from your hotel.
If you depart from Kansai International Airport, transfer by express train “Haruka” on your own.
End of Tour
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