WELCOME LUNAR NEW YEAR AMID THE EARLY PINK OF CHERRY BLOSSOMS

Morning: You have breakfast and complete check-out procedures. Then the coach and tour guide take the group to sightseeing in Tokyo.
Asakusa Kannon Temple: The oldest temple in Tokyo, built in 645 during the Edo period. It is dedicated to the Goddess of Mercy Kannon and is also the centre of major annual festivals in Japan. You can visit and shop in the Nakamise shopping street beside the temple.
Tokyo Skytree – view from the Sumida River (tower entrance fee not included)
Noon: You have lunch at a restaurant. After lunch, you visit:
Tokyo Imperial Palace: Former residence of the Emperor of Japan, with luxurious and magnificent architecture. The site impresses not only with its historic design but also with its harmonious natural landscape and fresh, pleasant atmosphere. (You take photos from outside)
If time allows, you can shop in the shopping paradises of Akihabara / Ginza
Evening: The group has dinner and spends the night at a hotel in the Mount Fuji area. After dinner, you are free to bathe in the natural hot mineral springs within the hotel grounds in the Japanese style (called Onsen in Japanese) – the Japanese believe that soaking in hot springs can relieve some ailments such as joint pain, muscle aches… and other conditions.

Morning: The group has breakfast at the hotel and completes check-out procedures. The coach and tour guide pick up the group to visit Mount Fuji.
Fujiten Snow Resort: Known as the most beautiful ski resort in Asia, because its snow-covered scenery looks like a beautiful fairy tale. At an altitude of about 1,500m and divided into different levels, it provides safety for beginners as well as professional athletes. Like a snowfield in a myth, Fujiten Snow Resort gives visitors moments of complete relaxation under a blue sky and fresh white snow (you are responsible for renting ski clothing and equipment yourself).
Oshino Hakkai ancient village: A peaceful old village at the foot of Mount Fuji. Today, the houses in Oshino Hakkai still retain the traditional architecture of old Japan. To attract visitors to this historic village, the Japanese government has developed Oshino Hakkai into a well-planned tourist village.
Early cherry blossom experience at Kawazu Sakura: Kawazu Sakura is one of the most famous cherry blossom varieties in Japan, known for blooming early, before the official cherry blossom season, heralding spring while the weather is still cool. This variety originates from Kawazu town in Shizuoka prefecture and stands out for its vivid deep pink colour and larger, thicker petals compared with the common Somei Yoshino variety.
Please note: The location for viewing early cherry blossoms will be chosen specifically at the time of travel, depending largely on the actual blooming status and local weather conditions.
Evening: You have dinner and spend the night at a hotel in Chubu

Morning: Breakfast at the hotel and check-out. Then the coach takes the group to the ancient capital of Kyoto.
You will get to experience one leg of the Shinkansen bullet train – the pride of the Japanese, with an average speed that at times reaches 300 km/h.
Noon: Lunch at a local restaurant. Afternoon, you visit:
Fushimi Inari Shrine (the 1,000 torii gates shrine) dedicated to Inari – the deity who blesses bountiful harvests and prosperous business. The path of brilliant orange torii gates, which seems endless, running up Mount Inari creates an impressive scene and is one of the most famous images of Japan.
Kiyomizu-dera Temple: One of the most sacred temples in the land of cherry blossoms, with a unique architectural style built entirely of wood, located on Higashiyama hill. The main hall is designed like a national treasure, supported by 139 pillars 15m tall. Kiyomizu Temple was recognised by UNESCO as a Cultural Heritage Site in 1994.
Evening: Dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight at a hotel in Kyoto

Morning: Breakfast at the hotel and check-out.
The group tries on traditional Japanese costumes at Toji Temple. Toji Temple is a timeless symbol of ancient Kyoto and houses the tallest wooden architectural masterpiece in Japan. Over 1,200 years of history, Toji Temple still keeps its ancient and sacred beauty, attracting visitors from all over the world.
Sagano Bamboo Forest – Arashiyama: Immerse yourself in the cool green space of towering bamboo groves, intertwining to form a poetic path in the heart of Kyoto. In winter, the forest takes on a quiet, peaceful beauty, with cool weather, soft sunlight filtering through each bamboo canopy and the rustling of the wind. You stroll through the bamboo forest, feel its characteristic natural beauty, and capture memorable moments of Kyoto in winter.
Tsutenkaku Tower – a sturdy symbol of rebirth right in the centre of the district. The tower is a living work of art that combines the architecture of the Eiffel Tower in Paris with the refined beauty of neo-Gothic and Art Nouveau architecture. With its unique shape, the three-storey tower is connected by domes, using steel and concrete to create a solid and high-class structure. (Tower entrance fee not included)
Shinsekai district – a district with a strong classic style, recreating the entertainment space of Osaka of a century ago with huge, colourful neon signs.
The group is free to shop at Shinsaibashi (if time allows)
Evening: Dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight at a hotel in Osaka

You have breakfast at the hotel and check out. The coach and tour guide take you on sightseeing:
Osaka Castle, whose distinctive feature is that it is built on two high stone platforms backed by two sheer stone walls, surrounded by two moats, and sits on a site of only about 1 km2. (Photos from outside)
The group is free to shop at Aeon Mall (if time allows)
The coach takes the group to Kansai International Airport to check in for flight VN339 (15:40 – 19:15) back to Hanoi. At the airport, the group is free to shop at duty-free shops until boarding (if time allows).
The group lands at Noi Bai Airport. The coach and tour guide take the group back to the original pick-up point. The group says goodbye to you. End of programme

***Please note: The timing of cherry blossoms or other seasonal flowers blooming, as well as the changing of autumn leaves to red and gold, are natural phenomena that depend heavily on each year's weather conditions such as temperature, rainfall and sunlight. Therefore, the blooming time and leaf colour change may vary from year to year and are difficult to predict accurately. We sincerely hope that you will understand and be considerate of this force majeure factor. We hope that a small change in nature will not take away from your wonderful experience on your journey through Japan, since the scenery of Japan is always deeply impressive at any time of year, and we always strive to provide you with dedicated, quality service so that you can fully enjoy this memorable trip to the Land of the Rising Sun.