Best of Japan – Tokyo, Mt. Fuji, Kyoto, Osaka & Hiroshima

Tour Overview

This Japan tour package is designed for travellers flying out from the UAE who want to experience Tokyo, Mt Fuji, Kyoto, Osaka and Hiroshima in one well-paced group holiday. The journey begins with arrival at Narita Airport, where travellers are welcomed by the tour manager and transferred to the hotel for an overnight stay in Narita. Over the following days, the group explores Tokyo's landmarks including the Asahi Super Dry Museum with a beer tasting session, the Ushiku Great Buddha, JAXA Space Center, and a drive past the iconic Shibuya Crossing. Tokyo sightseeing continues with visits to Hie Shrine, Tokyo Skytree, Asakusa Kannon Temple, Nakamise Dori Street and the immersive TeamLab digital art museum. The tour then heads towards Mt Fuji for a Lake Ashi cruise, the Owakudani Ropeway, and a visit to Owakudani Valley, weather permitting, with overnight stay in Hamamatsu. From there, the group experiences Kyoto's cultural side with Kinkakuji Temple, Arashiyama Bamboo Forest and a traditional Japanese tea ceremony, before moving on to Osaka. In Osaka, the itinerary covers Nara Deer Park, Todaiji Temple, a photostop at Osaka Castle, and free time at Shinsaibashi shopping street. A highlight of the trip is the day excursion to Hiroshima by bullet train, covering Miyajima Island, Itsukushima Shrine, the Atomic Dome and the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Museum. Throughout the tour, daily breakfast, lunch and dinner are served, largely at Indian restaurants, along with hotel accommodation, sightseeing and airport transfers as per the itinerary. This Japan tour package suits UAE-based travellers, including families and groups, looking for a comprehensive introduction to Japan's cities, culture, history and cuisine within eight days.