JAPAN: ROMANTIC AUTUMN NARA - TOKYO

Morning: Arrive at Chubu Airport, Japan, you complete immigration procedures. Then, the car and tour guide take the group to visit Nara:
Nara Park: Located in Nara city, this is a famous tourist destination with a unique combination of beautiful nature and rich cultural heritage. It is famous for more than 1,200 wild sika deer roaming freely, creating a friendly and close atmosphere with animals. With cool green spaces, ancient architecture and friendly deer, Nara Park is an ideal destination for visitors to relax, explore culture and enjoy the natural beauty of Japan
Todaiji Temple: Also known as the Great Eastern Temple, it is a famous Buddhist temple located within the Nara Park complex. This temple is known for the Great Buddha Hall (Daibutsuden), one of the largest wooden architectural structures in the world, housing the giant bronze Daibutsu Buddha statue.
Lunch: You have lunch at a restaurant. After lunch, the car picks up the group and departs for Osaka to visit:
Osaka Castle: A symbol of Osaka city, this is also one of the castles visitors cannot miss when coming to Japan. With magnificent architecture and spacious gardens, the castle is not only a historical relic but also a beautiful check-in spot. (You take photos from outside)
The group is free to explore and shop at the bustling Shinsaibashi – Nippon Bashi commercial area (if time permits).
Evening: The group has dinner at a local restaurant, free to explore the city at night. Overnight at a hotel in Osaka.

Morning: The group has breakfast at the hotel and checks out. You travel to visit:
Kiyomizu-dera Temple: One of the most sacred and famous temples in the land of cherry blossoms with unique architecture made entirely of wood, located on the Higashiyama hillside. The main hall is supported by 139 wooden pillars about 15m high, creating an ancient architectural masterpiece of Japan. In autumn, the temple grounds are covered in brilliant red, orange and yellow of thousands of maple trees, creating an extremely poetic scene and one of the most beautiful spots to view autumn leaves in Kyoto. Kiyomizu Temple was recognized by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage site in 1994.
The group experiences wearing traditional Japanese costumes at Toji Temple. Toji Temple is a timeless symbol of the ancient capital Kyoto, becoming the tallest wooden architectural masterpiece in Japan. Through 1,200 years of ups and downs in history, Toji Temple still retains its ancient and sacred beauty, attracting visitors from all over the world.
Fushimi Inari: A Shinto shrine famous for thousands of vermilion torii gates forming an impressive tunnel through the forests on Mount Inari. Here, visitors can pray for prosperity and explore the mysterious beauty of one of the most sacred shrines in Japan
Evening: The group has dinner at a restaurant and overnight at a hotel in Nagoya or the Aichi area depending on actual local conditions.

Morning: After breakfast at the hotel, the group checks out.
You get to EXPERIENCE ONE LEG OF THE SHINKANSEN BULLET TRAIN - the pride of the Japanese, with an average speed sometimes reaching up to 300km/h.
Then, the car takes you to the Mount Fuji area to visit:
Mount Fuji – the symbol of Japan: If the weather is nice, you will go up to Station 5, admiring the sparkling silver snow-capped peak of Mount Fuji in the sunlight.
Continuing the journey, you visit one of the following two places depending on departure time and actual autumn scenery at the Lake Kawaguchiko area:
Oishi Park (applies during the period when Kochia grass is in its beautiful season): Located on the shore of Lake Kawaguchiko, Oishi Park is one of the most famous spots to view Mount Fuji in the area. In autumn, the Kochia grass hills gradually change from green to brilliant red, creating an impressive scene with majestic Mount Fuji in the distance.
Or Maple Leaf Tunnel – Momiji Kairo (applies during the beautiful autumn leaves period): Located on the northern shore of Lake Kawaguchiko, Momiji Kairo is one of the most famous autumn leaf viewing spots in Japan. When autumn comes, hundreds of maple trees simultaneously turn yellow, orange and brilliant red, creating the romantic scenery characteristic of autumn in the Land of the Rising Sun.
Note: The sightseeing spot will be arranged to suit the departure time and actual seasonal scenery conditions to bring the best experience to you.
Evening: The group has dinner and overnight at a hotel in the Mount Fuji area. After dinner, you are free to soak in natural hot springs within the hotel grounds in Japanese style (called Onsen in Japanese - the Japanese believe that soaking in hot spring water can treat some ailments such as joint pain, aches and fatigue… and some other diseases).
SPECIAL: On the Mount Fuji sightseeing day, you are GIVEN GOLD-LEAF MATCHA ICE CREAM AND A MEAL WITH SNOW CRAB LEGS – gifts from the travel company.

Morning: The group has breakfast at the hotel and checks out. Then, the group travels to visit:
Oshino Hakkai Ancient Village: An ancient village lying peacefully at the foot of Mount Fuji. Today, the houses in Oshino Hakkai still retain the traditional Japanese architecture of old. To attract tourists to visit this ancient village, the Japanese government has planned Oshino Hakkai into a perfect tourist village. The entire peaceful beauty of the village emanates from its vegetable gardens.
Noon: You have lunch at a restaurant. After lunch, the group visits:
Asakusa Kannon Temple: Also known as Sensō-ji Temple, it is one of the most ancient and sacred temples in Tokyo. Built in the 7th century, this temple is dedicated to Kannon, the Bodhisattva of Compassion, bringing peace and good fortune to those who come to pray. Visiting the temple, you will admire its unique architecture, explore the bustling Nakamise-dori street with traditional shops, and enjoy the tranquil atmosphere in the heart of Tokyo. Each year, Asakusa Kannon attracts millions of visitors from around the world to visit and pray.
View the Tokyo Sky Tree broadcasting tower from the Sumida River (tower admission fee not included)
If time permits, you are free to shop at Akihabara electronics center.
Evening: You have dinner at a restaurant and stay overnight at a hotel in Tokyo.
SPECIALLY, during the sightseeing day in Tokyo, you will enjoy a unique and interesting GEISHA SHOW and take photos and interact with Geisha artists: Geisha are traditional Japanese entertainers, rigorously trained to perform music, dance, poetry, and conversation. They often appear at tea parties, cultural events, and entertainment districts. To become a geisha, a woman must undergo rigorous and strict training lasting many years. They learn to play traditional instruments such as the shamisen, sing traditional songs, perform traditional dances, and also learn elegant communication, manners, and the art of conversation. The geisha's attire is also very elaborate and refined. They usually wear vibrant kimonos, heavy makeup, and high hair ornaments.

Morning: The group has breakfast at the hotel. You check out of the hotel.
You visit one of the following two places, depending on departure time and the actual condition of the autumn foliage season:
The Imperial Palace of Japan, also known as the Tokyo Imperial Palace, is the official residence of the Emperor of Japan. Located right in the heart of bustling Tokyo, it is a peaceful oasis with expansive gardens and refined traditional architecture. The Imperial Palace was built on the site of the ancient Edo Castle, bearing the historical and cultural marks of the Land of the Rising Sun. It is not only a famous tourist destination but also a symbol of the power and endurance of the Japanese imperial family. (You take photos from outside)
Or Icho Namiki Avenue (applicable when the ginkgo leaves turn a beautiful yellow) – One of the most famous spots for viewing autumn leaves in Tokyo. The rows of ginkgo trees stretching along create a brilliant golden scene from around mid-November to early December each year, attracting crowds of visitors and locals to sightsee and take photos.
Odaiba Bay: one of the shopping and entertainment centers located on a man-made island in Tokyo Bay. Here, you can admire wonderful architectural works and many interesting sights such as the replica of the Statue of Liberty erected after the original statue was returned to the French.
Noon: You have lunch at a restaurant. The car and tour guide take you to Haneda Airport for flight VN385 HND// HAN (16:35 – 20:15) back to Noi Bai Airport. Upon arrival in Hanoi, the tour guide bids farewell to the group and ends the program. See you on future journeys./.
 
***Please note: The blooming time of seasonal flowers and the color change of yellow and red leaves are natural phenomena that depend greatly on each year's weather factors such as temperature, rainfall, and sunlight. Therefore, the blooming and leaf-changing times may vary each year and are difficult to predict accurately. We sincerely hope you can understand and sympathize with this force majeure factor. We hope that a small change of nature will not diminish your wonderful experience on your Japan tour. Because the scenery of Japan is extremely impressive at any time, and we always strive to bring you dedicated quality services so you can fully enjoy a memorable trip to the Land of the Rising Sun.