Wandering of Japan Ends Hokkaido

Today you will fly to Tokyo. On arrival, your driver will welcome you at the arrival hall and transfer you to your hotel with a private car to ensure your arrival is worry-free.

Welcome to Meiji Jingu Shrine This shrine is the largest and most powerful spot in Tokyo. Meiji Jingu enshrines Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken as its deities..Harajuku is the center of kawaii and young fashion Japanese style.Omotesando,tree-lined avenue is Tokyo’s answer to the grand thoroughfares of Paris., just like the Champs-Élysées, is lined with high-end shopping. Senso-ji Temple Tokyo`s oldest and most prominent temple. The magestic Senso-Ji Buddhist Temple is almost 1400 years old and is a symbol of Asakusa and the entire city of Tokyo.

Tsukiji Fish Market, Your guide leads you through the sprawling, 80-year-old market to visit fishmongers and food vendors.  Sample a range of sushi, Japanese-style omelets, fried fish cakes, sake, and Japanese tea on this in-depth experience of the legendary market.et on the banks of Tokyo Bay, with great views of the city skyline,Odaiba Seaside Park is a man-made landscaped park and beach. It’s popular with locals and tourists.Shibuya Sky Observation Deck on the rooftop, observe Tokyo from the "Sky Edge," where you can look down at the cityscape without any obstruction.  one of Japan's unofficial landmarks, the Hachiko statue in Shibuya is a homage to the faithful Akita dog who waited at Shibuya Station every day for his master, even after his death. Today, it’s one of the most popular meeting places in Tokyo.

West Lake Village is located in the "West Lake" a display of Japan's original scenery thatched cottage village. From the village you can see Mount Fuji in the distance, and the pointed roofs are covered with thick thatch. The village brook murmuring, birds singing flowers, seems to have come to Xanadu.Head to Oshino Hakkai is a touristy set of eight ponds in Oshino, a small village in the Fuji Five Lake region, The eight ponds are fed by snow melt from the slopes of nearby Mount Fuji that filters down the mountain through porous layers of lava for over 80 years, resulting in very clear spring water that is revered by the locals.The Narusawa Hyoketsu Ice Cave is located at the east entrance to the Aokigahara Jukai "sea of trees" forest, and is regarded as one of the tourist spots within the Fuji Five Lakes area that can be visited throughout the year. Over 1150 years ago, during year 6 of the Jogan era (864 a.d.), Nagaoyama, a flank volcano of Mt. Fuji erupted. The red hot lava flow (Aokigahara Maruo) descended between ancient parasitic volcanoes, creating this two-tunnel type cave.Arakurayama Sengen Park is one of the world-famous viewing spots of Mount Fuji. In springtime, the cherry blossoms in bloom create a spectacular view of a five-storied pagoda and Mount Fuji unique to Japan. Not only does the park offer splendid views of the mountain in respective seasons, but it also serves as a popular viewing spot for the beautiful night scenery of Fujiyoshida City.

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Matsumoto Castle is one of the most complete and beautiful among Japan's original castles. It is a "hirajiro" - a castle built on plains rather than on a hill or mountain. Matsumoto Castle is unique for having both a secondary donjon and a turret adjoined to its main keep. The castle structures, in combination with their characteristic black wainscoting, give off an air of grandeur and poise.The lake is located in the heart of Suwa and is the largest lake in Nagano Prefecture. In spring, the lake is surrounded by beautiful cherry blossoms, while summer sees it lit up by fireworks above. In warmer months, lake activities include pleasure cruises, amphibious bus tours, fishing, and more.Suwa Taisha (Suwa Grand Shrine), located in Nagano Prefecture, south east of Matsumoto, in the center of the country, is one of Japan's oldest and most important shrines.

Shirakawa-go is surrounded by steep mountains, 96% of the village is forest, and only 0.4% of farmland is a typical mountain village. In the village, there are Hakusan National Park, Tiansheng Prefectural Natural Park, etc.and there are many natures that have been preserved since ancient times. In the Hida area, villages fall into steep areas with mountain folds, while Shokawa flows through gaps in steep slopes like stitched folds, forming villages in the watershed.The Takayama Jinya served as the local government office headed by the officials dispatched from Edo (present day Tokyo). The building complex was in official use until 1969 and is now open to the public as a museum. The Sanmachi Suji District consists of three streets in the heart of Takayama’s old town, which lies just to the east of the Miya-gawa River.  The streets are lined with traditional houses, shops, restaurants, sake breweries and cafes. 

Kenrokuen Garden:Japan’s most celebrated landscape garden Kenrokuen (兼六園) in Kanazawa is justifiably classified as one of Japan's "three most beautiful landscape gardens" alongside Mito's Kairakuen and Okayama's Korakuen. The spacious grounds used to be the outer garden of Kanazawa Castle and were constructed by the ruling Maeda family over a period of nearly two centuries. Opened to the public in 1871, Kenrokuen features a variety of flowering trees which provide the garden with a different look for each season.

Higashi Chaya District:The picturesque Higashi Chaya district is designated as one of Japan’s Cultural Assets with its historic buildings giving you a glimpse of what a geisha district in ancient Japan looked like. Located to the northeast of Kanazawa Castle, the area was established in the early 19th century as an entertainment center for geisha and their wealthy patrons. 

Nagamachi Samurai:Nagamachi was a samurai district located at the foot of the former Kanazawa Castle, where samurai and their families used to reside. The area preserves a historic atmosphere with its remaining residences, earthen walls, private entrance gates, narrow lanes and water canals.

One Way between Kanazawa and Kyoto by Shinkansen（2hrs26min）

After arriving at Station,Check in at the hotel by yourself.The hotel is close to the station.

Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Founded in 778, Kiyomizu-temple is one of Kyoto's oldest monasteries and was added to the World Heritage List in 1994. The Shimizu stage hanging in front of this hall is a precious cultural relic of Japan, surrounded by green trees. In spring, cherry blossoms are in full bloom, which is one of the famous places for appreciating cherry blossoms in Kyoto. In autumn, it becomes a holy place for appreciating maple trees.With its gleaming gold tiers reflected in the lake below and a backdrop of forests and twisted pines, Kinkaku-ji (the Golden Pavilion) is an enchanting sight.  Dating back to the 14th century, the UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of Kyoto’s most popular attractions and among Japan’s most visited temples.Nijo Castle was built in 1603 as the Kyoto residence of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first shogun of the Edo Period (1603-1867). His grandson Iemitsu completed the castle's palace buildings 23 years later and further expanded the castle by adding a five story castle keep. After the Tokugawa Shogunate fell in 1867, Nijo Castle was used as an imperial palace for a while before being donated to the city and opened up to the public as a historic site. Its palace buildings are arguably the best surviving examples of castle palace architecture of Japan's feudal era, and the castle was designated a UNESCO world heritage site in 1994.

Fushimi Inari Shrine/Red Torii Gates is an important Shinto shrine in southern Kyoto.  It is famous for its thousands of vermilion torii gates, which straddle a network of trails behind its main buildings.  The trails lead into the wooded forest of the sacred Mount Inari, which stands at 233 meters and belongs to the shrine grounds. Nara Park it is also home to hundreds of freely roaming deer.  Considered the messengers of the gods, Nara's over 1000 deer have become a symbol of the city and have even been designated as a natural treasure.   Deer crackers are for sale around the park, and some deer have learned to bow to visitors to ask to be fed. Nara's deer are surprisingly tame, although they can be aggressive if they think you will feed them, so make sure not to tease them with food.Todaiji is one of Japan's most famous and historically significant temples and a landmark of Nara. The temple was constructed in 752 as the head temple of all provincial Buddhist temples of Japan and grew so powerful that the capital was moved away from Nara in 784 in order to lower the temple's influence on government affairs.Until recently, Todaiji's main hall, the Daibutsuden (Big Buddha Hall).Watch making mochi The shop do not set a time for mochi-tsuki because we do mochi-tsuki at any time while watching the sales.  Please note that this is to provide "fresh, warm and soft rice cakes" to as many customers as possible.

Filled with over 1000 years of history and culture, Arashiyama used to be a place of Japanese aristocracy, and has remained a highly relevant destination while keeping its pristine natural beauty. In this half day walking tour, get to visit different important spots in Arashiyama, such as the Tenryuji Temple, recognized for its sprawling gardens and stunning views.Drop by the iconic Sagano Bamboo Forest and listen to the unique sounds of the wind before your last stop at the Togetsukyo Bridge.Okochi-Sanso The main house here is one of the finest examples of traditional Japanese residential architecture anywhere and the teahouse is a wabi-sabi gem.

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Your private driver will escort you to Osaka international airport for your onward flight.

Hokkaido your driver will welcome you at the arrival hall and transfer you to your hotel with a private car to ensure your arrival is worry-free.

Take on an exciting full-day adventure to the best and most popular attractions that Hokkaido has to offer. Go, get up, and make your way to Asahiyama Zoo, one of the most prominent zoos on the island, offering visitors spectacular views of the animals from different angles. Get to see majestic polar bears, wolves, big cats, apes, and more inside - don’t miss the chance to pass through the glass tunnel of the penguin pool to see these cute little birds dance underwater! Head to the breathtaking Shirogane Blue Pond to marvel at its unique azure waters and move to Shirahige Falls. The Blue Pond outside the hot spring town of Shirogane Onsen is named after its deep blue color which it owes to natural minerals dissolved in the water. Not promoted as a tourist spot until recent years, the pond is part of an erosion control system to prevent damage to Biei in case of an eruption by nearby Mount Tokachidake.

Mt.Showa Shinzan, located near Kuma Ranch, is an active volcano that was created by the eruption of Mt. Usu. Showashinzan is a lava tome with a unique volcanic morphology, and is extremely valuable from an academic point of view. Why don't you visit the majestic red mountain body that emits volcanic smoke and feel the mystery of nature, and the scenery you can't usually see.This overlooks the entire view of Lake Toya, the northern limit of the lake, which is also famous as an ice-free lake, is a popular photography spot in Hokkaido, and many tourists visit regardless of the season. In addition, you can see not only Lake Shikotsu, but also scenic spots such as Nakajima, Mt. Usu, and Mt. Showa Shinzan. At the observatory, there is a souvenir corner that sells famous Hokkaido sweets, and we recommend the delicious yogurt and limited edition pudding.Lake Shikotsu is located in Lake Shikotsu National Park, the closest to Sapporo City, and is the northernmost ice-free lake in Japan. Lake Shikotsu, which is famous for its high transparency, looks like a mirror on a sunny day. Surrounded by beautiful mountains around Lake Shikotsu, you can see the scenery full of nature in each season, such as cherry blossoms in spring, fresh greenery in summer, autumn leaves in autumn, and ice in winter. Therefore, it attracts a large number of tourists every year.

In 1964, Hokkaido Jingu enshrined Emperor Meiji with the permission of Emperor Showa, and currently enshrines four gods. The guardian deity who watches over the development of Hokkaido and the happiness of its people is still deeply involved in the lives of the people of Hokkaido, starting with the New Year's visit to the shrine, exorcising evil spirits, setsubun, and weddings. The precincts are rich in nature, and wild Ezo squirrels can be seen on the grounds.Shiroi Koibito is the name of the famous European-style biscuit manufactured in Hokkaido. It is a popular sweet that everyone knows as a souvenir from Hokkaido. Shiroi Koibito Park is a theme park with this Shiroi Koibito theme as its main theme. You can see everything about chocolate, such as the history of chocolate, a valuable art collection, and the production line of Shiroi Koibito.The Otaru Canal is a waterway that supported the maritime transportation of the port city of Otaru, which supported the development of Hokkaido. Along the Otaru Canal, there are many historic brick buildings and warehouses, creating a nostalgic scenery unique to Otaru.

Private transfer service between Sapporo and CTS airport