Japan Railway Pass is THE best way to travel within Japan. Enjoy unlimited rides on most of the Japan Railway trains and you can use many of the Japan Railway bus services as well. Ride the famous Bullet Train Shinkansen! The Japan Rail Pass is offered in 7, 14, or 21 days with choice of Ordinary or Green class. All deliveries will be sent to you by DHL International.
The Green Class Car includes: luxurious and large seating, more space between seats, carpeted floors and a hot towel service.
The Ordinary Class includes: clean and comfortable seating, casual and relaxing, great for families.
Fushimi Inari Shrine is the head shrine for some 30,000 Inari shrines across the country. It is especially famous for its seemingly endless vermilion torii (1,000 shrine gates.) Fushimi Inari was dedicated to the gods of agriculture; the deities were enrolled to ensure prosperity in business, a bountiful harvest and traffic safety. The Fox is traditionally seen as sacred, and is considered the messenger of Inari. According to Folklore, it has been said that in the olden days the Fox ate the insects that would harm the crops, which then led to a bountiful harvest. Arashiyama is notable for its view of cherry blossoms and color of autumn leaves, the bridge "Togetsukyo" which spans across Katsura River is a central landmark of Arashiyama.
The most highly recommended spot is the Sagano Bamboo Forrest! It is a plesantly cool 100m long walkway that begins from the side of the world heritage Tenryuji Temple. We will also enjoy a ride on Randen, a local train with a 100 year history. Kinkaku-ji (UNESCO World Cultural Heritage), a pagoda made to house the sacred relics of the Buddha, has given this temple the popular name Kinkaku-ji (Temple of the Golden Pavillion) complex, whose gardens and agriculture focused around a central Golden Pavilion, was said to evoke paradise on earth. The view of Kinkaku which is reflected in the Kyoko-chi (mirror pond) is very beautiful.
Tokyo by night is glittering and luminescent. Discover its streets and monuments with a panoramic drive and a traditional sit-down dinner.
HIGHLIGHTS:
* Drive by Tokyo’s most famous bridges
* Enjoy a delicious Japanese set meal
* Top off the evening with views from Roppongi Hills Tokyo City View Observation Deck
Hop aboard our sightseeing bus and take to the streets of Tokyo with your guide. Drive by the multi-coloured Rainbow Bridge, and catch its reflection sparkling in Tokyo Bay before heading on to a popular and unmissable photo opportunity.
We reach Odaiba, Tokyo’s own version of the Statue of Liberty, where we make a stop at a beautiful vantage point from where you can take photos overlooking the city. In commemoration of ‘The French Year in Japan’ in the late nineties, the French Statue of Liberty was temporarily brought into the land of the rising sun before its replica, which you can see today, was created.
Next, we head to Tokyo’s other iconic bridge: Tokyo Gate Bridge, also known as ‘Dinosaur Bridge’. We drive by the dueling dinosaurs which connect the Wakasu area to the Central Breakwater for a panoramic view over the city on our way to Kagaya (Tokyo Ariake Branch), a traditional Japanese-style inn at Wakura Onsen in Noto, for a delicious set meal. We end the tour on a high note with unforgettable views from the Roppongi Hills Tokyo City View Observation Deck.
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We will take you to places where local people usually gather where no foreigners are seen. You will be provided a lot of information, such as Japanese night life, local food/drink, and more information about Japanese cultures and traditions!
You will visit local Izakaya bars, which include those on street seating, standing bars, small squeezing bars, etc. These bars are usually located on backstreets and not listed on sightseeing guidebook. They do not have English menu or English speaking person, but in this program, the guide will order local tasty Japanese dishes for you and explain about it.
We will take you to non-touristy spots where foreigners are hardly seen, although these are located in Tokyo!
This is a perfect opportunity to learn local tradition, culture, and food, and will definitely be an unforgettable experience!
Join a walking tour through Tokyo’s famous geisha district and feel the spirit and history of the Edo period in Kagurazaka.
HIGHLIGHTS:
* Enjoy a guided tour through an area that has flourished for 150 years as a geisha district
* Amble down stone-paved streets and contemplate the history of the area
* You might be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of a geisha
From our meeting point we travel by Oedo Subway Line or JR Line to what is now the fashionable dining and shopping district of Kagurazaka. Take a guided walking tour along the cobblestone streets and traditional architecture to admire the remains of the Edo period. The neighbourhood is also an established entertainment district with many geisha houses dotted around the area, giving it a traditional atmosphere.
During our walking tour we go by the most important landmarks including Tokyo Daijingu Shrine, considered lucky for those seeking love, then to Ushigome Mitsuke and Ushigomebashi Bridge, along Kagurazaka-dori shopping street on to the Zenkoku-ji Temple, devoted to Bishamonten, with its bright red pillars. We head along Atamiyu Stairs into a smaller, more intimate area to Kagurazaka Wakahachiman Shrine, Koguri Yokocho, Geisha Shindo, Kakurenbo Yokocho, Hyogo Yokocho, Kousho-ji Temple, to Ushigome Kagurazaka and many more. Along the way you get to enjoy a delicious local Kagurazaka delicacy as you take in the atmosphere of the neighbourhood with its small, winding streets and alleyways.
Boasting eight World Heritage Sites, Nara is a focal point for Japanese culture and history located a short distance away from Osaka.
HIGHLIGHTS:
* Spend the afternoon sightseeing in Nara
* See two World Heritage Sites: Todai-ji Temple and Kasuga Taisha Shrine
* Rare up close encounter with wild deer in Nara Park
Departing from Osaka we travel by JR Special Rapid Service or Rapid Service to Kyoto from where we continue the journey by bus taking the Nara Keinawa Expressway. We kick-start our sightseeing tour by visiting the star of the show: Nara Park and Todai-ji Temple, also known as the Great Buddha. This is the largest wooden structure in the world which houses the largest bronze figure in the world is truly awe-inspiring. Absorb the scale of this Unesco World Heritage Site, and as you wander through Nara Park come closer than ever to wild deer; thought to be the shrine messengers.
We continue our afternoon in Nara by seeing one of the most celebrated shrines in the city: Kasuga Taisha. Founded in the 8th century, the shrine is famous for its bronze lanterns that adorn the buildings where you are free to stroll through the areas not requiring admission. To round off the tour we go to Nara Nagomikan, the largest souvenir shop in Nara where you can stock up on local souvenirs to remember your time.
One of Japan’s largest cities and famous for sake brewing, Kobe is a multicultural port city full of interesting neighbourhoods to discover.
HIGHLIGHTS:
* Enjoy a walk through Kitano Ijinkan neighbourhood with your guide
* Admire unique art in Meriken Park
* See how Japan’s national drink is made at the Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum
We kick start our Kobe sightseeing tour with an hour-long stroll through the fascinating Kitano Ijinkan district; home to international diplomats, this 19th century neighbourhood overlooks downtown Kobe and is a great starting point for getting to know the city with your guide.
Afterwards, we take a rest and enjoy a Japanese and Western-style buffet lunch before we head to Meriken Park, a picturesque area by the waterfront. Built on reclaimed land, the park features many unique artworks for you to admire. Next we board the train from Sannomiya Station to Sumiyoshi Station (note that there is no reserved seating) ready for our Japanese Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Tour. You’ll spend the next hour learning about traditional sake making methods and history in the famous brewing town of Nada, where at the end of the visit you’ll get to taste the sake for yourself. We then return to Osaka via Kyoto by JR Special Rapid Service, Rapid Service, or Local (non-reserved seat) train.
No te pierdas un solo rincón de la ciudad con este tour de un día por los monumentos y atracciones más destacadas. Visita el Palacio Imperial, el templo Senso-ji en Asakusa y el mercado de pescado Tsukiji antes de disfrutar de un magnífico crucero por la bahía de Tokio.
Destacamos
- Pasea por los alrededores del Palacio Imperial
- Admira la fascinante arquitectura de la puerta Kaminari-mon y el templo Senso-ji
- Deambula por el mercado de pescado más grande del mundo: Tsukiji
Mantén los ojos bien abiertos mientras paseas por Kabuki-Cho, el barrio rojo de Tokio y el más importante de Japón. Este distrito cobra vida cuando se pone el sol y los carteles de neón iluminan los numerosos karaokes, bares, clubes y restaurantes que abarrotan el barrio.
Contempla más tarde el impresionante Edificio de la Dieta, el centro de la vida política del país. Seguidamente te dirigirás a la zona comercial más importante de la capital nipona: Ahihabara. En el mercado al aire libre de Ameyoko, que cuenta con más de 500 puestos, podrás poner en práctica tus habilidades para regatear. Y si no lo consigues, siempre estás a tiempo de encontrar una ganga en la calle comercial de Kappa-Bashi, donde acuden habitualmente los residentes en busca de utensilios para la cocina.
A continuación echa un vistazo a la Torre de Tokio, inspirada en el diseño de la Torre Eiffel, y observa atónito el movimiento peatonal del famoso cruce de Shibuya. Pasea también por la avenida arbolada de Omote-Sando y merodea por el centro cultural de Harajuku.
La siguiente parada es el Jardín Este del Palacio Imperial, un precioso jardín japonés con estructuras que datan del período Edo. Después de la visita, pondremos rumbo a Asakusa, una de las zonas preferidas por los turistas, y luego pasaremos por la Tokyo Skytree, la sede de Asahi Beer, Ryogoku Kokugikan, Bakuro-cho, el puente y barrio de Nihon-bashi, Yaesu, Ginza y el teatro Kabuki-sa.
Después de todo esto nos adentraremos en el mercado de pescado más grande del mundo: Tsukiji, que tiene a la venta casi cualquier pescado que puedas imaginar. Pasea por sus puestos antes de disfrutar de un relajado crucero por la bahía de Tokio que te permitirá admirar de cerca el impresionante puente Rainbow. Antes de dar por concluida la jornada, haremos una última parada de una hora en el centro comercial de Aqua City Odaiba.
Si eliges la opción con almuerzo podrás disfrutar de una comida buffet con platos típicos como estofado Chanko o pollo Karaage.
Idiomas
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Iriomote island is an uninhabited rustic land where pristine nature stays untouched by men and urbanization. Here, you can relax in the forest of mangroves as you leisurely cruise by on your Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP).
Take a bath in the powerful waterfalls of the outback and kayak through unexplored jungles to see rare species of wildlife such as the Iriomote wild cat, an endangered species.
Join us on this exciting adventure through the unexplored jungles of Iriomote island!
Points of interest/ itinerary:
1. Meet your guide at the facility venue.
2. Enjoy a brief lesson and experience stand up paddle boarding!
3. Indulge on a delicious Okinawan meal at a nearby restaurant recommended by the guide (lunch fee is not included.)
4. Be adventurous and trek through unexplored and mysterious caves.
Have a kayak and snorkeling adventure in Blue Cave, Okinawa! Enjoy the sunny beach and marvel at the glowing blue ocean in between crevices and tunnels.
In this experience, you'll meet your host at a handmade marine house before kayaking towards the Blue Cave where you'll enjoy panoramic views of cliffs, coastlines, and subtropical plants!
Enjoy a short tea break, and then snorkel for the remainder of the time with tropical fish among the magical Blue Cave.
Points of interest/ itinerary:
1. Gather at the guide's handmade marine house.
2. Get into a kayak and row out towards the "Blue Cave". Enjoy a panoramic view of cliffs, coastlines, and subtropical plants while you leisurely row your kayak.
3. When the huge cave appears, kayak onto the shore nearby and have some tea.
4. Snorkeling practice in the ocean near the shore.
5. Head towards Okinawa ocean!
6. Enjoy snorkeling, play with tropical fish, and explore the mysterious and magical Blue Cave with sunlight glistening from the bottom.