JAPAN: AUTUMN COLOURS IN THE LAND OF THE RISING SUN

06h55: The plane lands at Kansai International Airport. After immigration formalities, the coach and tour guide take the group sightseeing to Nara – the sacred home of the deer
Nara Park: also known as Deer Park, one of the most attractive places to visit in Japan. The park was established long ago, in 1880, covers more than 500 hectares, and is home not only to rich and diverse vegetation but also to a conservation area where many deer are raised. On arrival you will find the park like an unexpectedly beautiful natural painting: large ancient trees in green, red and yellow foliage, interspersed with temples of distinctive architecture, with deer wandering and playing around them.
Todai-ji Temple: Also known as Tōdai-ji, a famous Buddhist temple located within Nara Park. The temple is known for its Great Buddha Hall (Daibutsuden), one of the largest wooden buildings in the world, which houses a giant bronze Daibutsu statue.
Lunch: The group has lunch at a local restaurant, enjoying the famous Kobe/Wagyu beef.
Afternoon: The group continues sightseeing:
Osaka Castle – Japan's historic, long-standing castle and a symbol of the city of Osaka (photo stop outside).
You return to Osaka and have free time to shop in the Shinsaibashi district – also called the lively Nippon Bashi, with high-quality Japanese domestic products.
Evening: The group dines at a local restaurant, then returns to the hotel to check in and rest.
Overnight at a 4* hotel in Osaka or similar

Morning: You have breakfast at the hotel.  Then the group checks out and travels to the ancient capital Kyoto. There the group sees:
Kiyomizu-dera – Pure Water Temple, one of the most sacred temples in the land of cherry blossoms, with a unique architectural style built entirely of wood, set on the high slopes of Higashiyama hill. The main building is designed to look like a national treasure, supported by 139 pillars, each 15m tall. Kiyomizu-dera was recognised by UNESCO as a Cultural Heritage site in 1994.
Stroll and take photos in the Gion old town – one of Kyoto's most famous historic quarters, a peaceful destination with a distinctive history and the culture of the geisha.
Lunch: You have lunch at a restaurant offering the flavours of the local cuisine.
Afternoon: The group continues the sightseeing programme:
Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine – the head shrine of all Inari shrines in Japan. The path lined with brilliant orange torii gates that seems endless as it climbs up Mount Inari creates an impressive scene and is one of Japan's most famous images.
Evening: You have dinner at a local restaurant. Then the coach and tour guide take you back to the hotel to rest.
Overnight at a 4* hotel in Nagoya or similar.

Morning: You have breakfast at the hotel. The group checks out, then experiences one leg on the shinkansen bullet train – the pride of the Japanese, reaching average speeds of up to 300km/h at times. (About 20 minutes.)
The group checks in at Starbucks Fujikawa – one of the Starbucks stores with the best view of Mount Fuji in Japan. From here you can enjoy a drink (at your own expense) while admiring the majestic scenery of Mount Fuji and taking “likeable” photos against the poetic natural backdrop.
Lunch: The group has lunch at a restaurant, enjoying local cuisine.
After lunch, the coach and tour guide take the group sightseeing:
Mount Fuji – the symbol of Japan (In good weather you will go up to the 5th station and see the peak of Mount Fuji with its silver snowcap glistening in the sun).
Oshino Hakkai ancient village – a peaceful old village at the foot of Mount Fuji, where you can explore ancient Japanese culture.
Evening: The group has dinner and stays overnight at a hotel in the Mount Fuji area. After dinner, you are free to enjoy a natural hot spring bath (onsen) in the hotel grounds, in the Japanese style. (The Japanese believe that soaking in hot springs can help relieve joint pain, aching muscles and some other ailments.)
Overnight at a 4* hotel in the Mount Fuji area or similar.

Morning: The group has breakfast at the hotel and checks out. Then the group travels for sightseeing:
Momiji Kairo maple tunnel: Located on the northern shore of Lake Kawaguchi, along an old river. In essence, this is a long riverside walking path lined on both sides with maple trees, known in Japanese as “momiji”. In autumn, the maple leaves turn red and orange and fall to the ground. The brilliant red-orange canopy embracing the path looks like a tunnel, which is why this place is also known as the “maple tunnel”.
Lunch: The group has lunch at a local restaurant.
Afternoon: The group travels to the capital, Tokyo, for sightseeing:
Asakusa Kannon Temple: Also known as Sensō-ji, one of the oldest and most sacred temples in Tokyo. Built in the 7th century, the temple enshrines Kannon Bodhisattva, bringing peace and good fortune to those who come to pray. On visiting the temple you will admire its distinctive architecture, explore the bustling Nakamise-dori street with its traditional shops, and enjoy a tranquil atmosphere in the heart of Tokyo. Every year, Asakusa Kannon attracts millions of visitors from around the world to sightsee and pray.
View the Tokyo Skytree TV tower from the Sumida River (tower ascent fee not included).
If time allows, you have free time to shop in the Akihabara electronics district.
Evening: You have dinner at a restaurant. Then the coach and tour guide take you back to the hotel to rest.
Overnight at a 4* hotel in Narita or similar.

Morning: The group has breakfast at the hotel. You check out of the hotel, and the coach and tour guide take you to Narita Airport to check in for the flight back to Vietnam.
Flight: VN 311 NRTHAN 0930 1350
13:50 Landing at Noi Bai Airport. The coach and tour guide take you back to the city centre. The programme ends – we look forward to welcoming you again!
Please note:
The itinerary may change in order to be practical, but all sightseeing stops are guaranteed to be included.
Blooming flowers and autumn leaf colouring are strongly affected by external weather conditions, so they may come earlier or later than expected. This is force majeure, and we appreciate your understanding.