Japan Travel

Detailed Day Wise Itinerary

• Day : 1 Arrival in Tokyo

  Arrive in Tokyo and check into your hotel.
  Visit Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa, one of Tokyo's oldest and most significant temples.
  Explore the bustling streets of Shibuya and experience the famous Shibuya Crossing.
  
  Senso-ji Temple: Tokyo's oldest temple, and one of its most significant. This important center of worship draws 30 million visitors every year.
  
  Shibuya Crossing: A popular pedestrian scramble crossing located in front of Shibuya Station. Over the years it has been the backdrop for countless movies and television shows thanks to its neon-lit buildings and mix of cultures.

• Day : 2 Tokyo DisneySea

  Spend a magical day at Tokyo DisneySea, enjoying thrilling rides and enchanting attractions.
  Explore the various themed areas, such as Mediterranean Harbor and Mermaid Lagoon.
  End the day with a spectacular nighttime show, Fantastic!
  
  Tokyo DisneySea: A unique theme park located next to Tokyo Disneyland, opened in 2001 and themed around nautical exploration.
  
  Mediterranean Harbor: The entrance "port-of-call" themed as an Italian port city named "Porto Paradiso", complete with Venetian gondolas that guests can ride.
  
  Mermaid Lagoon: Themed to Disney's The Little Mermaid, this area is mostly indoors and recreates the feeling of being underwater with rides geared towards younger children.

• Day : 3 Kyoto Exploration

  Take a bullet train to Kyoto, known for its stunning temples, traditional tea houses, and beautiful gardens.
  Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine, famous for its thousands of vibrant torii gates.
  Explore the historic district of Gion and maybe catch a glimpse of a geisha.
  
  Fushimi Inari Shrine: Famous for its thousands of vermilion torii gates which straddle a network of trails behind its main buildings, leading into the wooded forest of the sacred Mount Inari.
  
  District of Gion: Kyoto's famous geisha district, with hostesses in colorful kimonos often sighted on wooden bridges or amid upscale Japanese restaurants and boutiques.

• Day : 4 Arashiyama and Kinkaku-ji

  Explore the bamboo groves and iconic Togetsukyo Bridge in Arashiyama.
  Visit the stunning Golden Pavilion, Kinkaku-ji, and marvel at its golden exterior set amidst lush greenery.
  Enjoy a traditional tea ceremony in a serene tea house.
  
  Bamboo Grove: A natural forest of bamboo in Arashiyama, considered part of the soundscape of Japan by the Ministry of the Environment.
  
  Togetsukyo Bridge: A 155-meter bridge built across the Katsura River, embodying the aesthetic sense at the heart of Japanese artistic tradition.
  
  Golden Pavilion, Kinkaku-ji: A Zen temple whose top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf, originally the retirement villa of shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu.

• Day : 5 Nara Day Trip & Departure

  Take a day trip to Nara, home to friendly wild deer and impressive ancient temples.
  Visit Todai-ji Temple, housing a giant Buddha statue, and wander through Nara Park.
  Explore the picturesque streets of Naramachi and try some local delicacies before returning to Osaka/Kyoto for departure.
  
  Nara Park: A vast 660-hectare public park established in 1880, renowned for its free-roaming deer and world-famous temples. Feeding the deer is a popular attraction.
  
  Todai-ji Temple: A Buddhist temple complex that houses one of Japan's largest bronze statues of Buddha (Daibutsu) - a 15-meter tall seated Buddha representing Vairocana.