Explore Japan
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| Departure Dates | |
|---|---|
| March | 27 |
Highlights
Japan is an archipelago, or string of islands, on the eastern edge of Asia. There are nearly 4,000 smaller islands in Japan! Almost four-fifths of Japan is covered with mountains. The Japanese Alps run down the center of the largest island, Honshu. The highest peak is Mount Fuji, a cone-shaped volcano considered sacred by many Japanese.
Japan seamlessly blends ancient tradition with modern marvels, offering travelers an enchanting journey through vibrant cities and serene landscapes. From the neon lights of Tokyo to the tranquil beauty of cherry blossoms in Kyoto, every moment is infused with culture and wonder.
Explore iconic temples like Sensoji, immerse yourself in lively districts such as Akihabara and Shinsaibashi, and witness nature’s splendor at Ueno Park and Arashiyama Bamboo Groves. Marvel at engineering feats like Tokyo Skytree and experience the thrill of traveling on the famed Shinkansen bullet train.
Adventure awaits in Hakone with scenic ropeways and Lake Ashi cruises, while history comes alive in Hiroshima’s Peace Memorial Park. Enjoy unique experiences―from kimono dressing in Kyoto to sake tasting and meeting the gentle deer at Nara. This tour is designed to capture the heart and soul of Japan, perfect for travelers seeking unforgettable Cherry Blossom, wildlife, culture, and scenic highlights.
Tokyo:
- Meguro River Cruise
- Shibuya Rooftop Bar
- Imperial Palace Plaza East Garden
- Chidorigafuchi Park
- Sensoji Temple
- Tokyo Skytree with Tembo Deck
- Team labs
- Rainbow Bridge
- Ueno Park
- Akihabara Electronic Town Shopping
Hakone/Shizuoka:
- Mt Fuji 5th Station
- Owakudani Boiling Valley
- Ride on the Hakone Ropeway to Togendai
- Pirate Cruise from Togendai to Hakone Machiko (Lake Ashi Cruise)
Hiroshima:
- Visit Peace Memorial Park
- Atomic Bomb Dome
- Peace Memorial Museum
Kyoto & Nara:
- Sagano Romantic Ride
- Arashiyama Bamboo Groves
- Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku – Ji)
- Kyoto Botanical Garden
- Sake Tasting
- Kiyomizu Dera Temple
- Fushimi Inari Shrine
- Kimono – wearing Experience
- Todaiji Temple
- Nara Deer Park
Osaka
- Osaka Castle
- Osaka Aquarium
- Umeda sky tower
- Shinsaibashi Street and Dotonbori
Itinerary
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Day 1 Welcome to Japan! Arrive at Itami International Airport, where your English-speaking guide greets the group. Enjoy a comfortable transfer to your hotel for a smooth check-in.
transfer to your hotel for a smooth check-in.
- Lunch at an Indian restaurant—relax and settle in.
Stay: Osaka
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Day 2 Osaka City Tour
- Morning: Post Breakfat 9 am pick up. Visit Osaka Castle Park—enjoy hanami under thousands of cherry trees and explore historical castle grounds.
- Midday: Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan—discover world-class marine exhibits.
- Lunch: Indian restaurant in Osaka.
- Afternoon: Ascend Umeda Sky Tower for panoramic city views.
- Evening: Shop and explore lively Shinsaibashi and Dotonbori streets—illuminated, bustling, and rich in Osaka street culture.
- Dinner: Indian restaurant in Osaka.
Stay: Osaka
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3 Osaka - Hiroshima - Osaka
- Early breakfast and 7:30 am departure from hotel to Osaka station, osaka station catch Shinkansen to Hiroshima.
- Lunch: Indian restaurant in Hiroshima.
- Visit Peace Memorial Park for reflective walks; visit the Atomic Bomb Dome (UNESCO site), and Peace Memorial Museum.
- Afternoon: Shinkansen to Osaka
- Dinner: Sit-down Indian meal at a Osaka restaurant.
- Hotel drop off after dinner.
Stay: Osaka
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4 Osaka - Nara - Kyoto
- Morning: After breakfast start by 9:00 am
- Transfer to Nara for Todaiji Temple (Great Buddha) and Nara Deer Park—see cherry blossoms among free-roaming deer.
- Lunch: Indian restaurant in Osaka.
- Afternoon: Participate in a kimono-wearing experience and group photos.
- Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine—walk the iconic torii gate pathway in springtime.
- Visit Kiyomizu Dera Temple before the crowds—enjoy hillside cherry blossoms and sweeping city vistas.
- Dinner: Indian restaurant in Kyoto.
- Hotel drop off.
- Prepare a single 23 kg (max) bag per person for Tokyo hotel transfer.
Stay: Kyoto
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5 Kyoto City Tour
- Morning: Start at 9:00 am with the Sagano Romantic Train—breathtaking cherry blossom valley views.
- Stroll through iconic Arashiyama Bamboo Groves for spectacular photos.
- Visit Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku–Ji)—admire spring cherry blossoms reflected against the golden temple.
- Lunch: Indian lunch in Kyoto.
- Afternoon: Kyoto Botanical Garden—wander among flowering cherries and peaceful greenery.
- Late Afternoon: Sake tasting experience at a local brewery, sampling and learning about sake traditions.
- Dinner: Indian restaurant in Kyoto.
- Evening hotel drop off.
Stay: Kyoto
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6 Kyoto – Hakone – Tokyo
- Morning: Early breakfast; depart at 7:30 am driver will pick you up at hotel, transfer to Kyoto station, take bullet train from Kyoto to Hakone.
- Pick up from Odawara station by 11:00 am for Mt. Fuji 5th Station with panoramic views from 2,300m—photo opportunities and souvenir shopping.
- Mid-morning: Explore Owakudani Boiling Valley; witness volcanic activity, sulfur vents, and try black eggs.
- Lunch: Buffet or set Indian meal with Fuji/Hakone views.
- Early afternoon: Ride the Hakone Ropeway from Sounzan or Owakudani, soaring above the volcanic landscape toward Togendai.
- Mid-afternoon: Board the Pirate Cruise on Lake Ashi—a 30-min ride with glorious lake and Mt. Fuji views.
- Late afternoon: Free time for a lakeside stroll, torii gate visit, or souvenir shopping.
- Return by coach to Tokyo for Indian group dinner at a local restaurant.
Stay: Tokyo
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 7 Tokyo City tour
- Morning: After breakfast, depart at 9:00 am to the Imperial Palace Plaza East Garden for Tokyo’s most picturesque cherry blossom viewing.
- Midmorning: Team Labs’ immersive digital art
- Lunch: Savor Indian cuisine at a local restaurant.
- Afternoon: Visit Tokyo Skytree’s Tembo Deck for spectacular aerial sakura vistas
- Later: Unwind in Ueno Park—a top cherry blossom gathering spot.
- Evening: Experience Rainbow Bridge’s cityscape and Delight in a Meguro River cruise, renowned for its dazzling cherry blossoms and twilight city views during sakura season.
- Visit a Shibuya rooftop bar (drinks at own cost) for stunning panoramic city views.
- Indian dinner, then drop off at the hotel.
Stay: Tokyo
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 8 Departure
- After breakfast, check out and transfer to Tokyo Airport for your homeward journey, taking unforgettable cherry blossom memories back with you.
Tour Details
Accommodation
| City | Nights | Star | Hotel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 3 | 4 | Shingawa Prince Hotel / Oriental Tokyo Bay / Similar |
| Kyoto | 2 | 4 | Rihga Royal Kyoto / Similar |
| Osaka | 2 | 4 | The Royal Park Iconic Midosuji / Similar |
Flight
Inclusions
- Applicable Visas
- Basic Travel Insurance up to Age 59
- Entry Fees: All applicable entry fees for activities mentioned under “Sightseeing Tours”
- 1 Bullet Train Experience
- Accommodation in comfortable and convenient hotels on Twin sharing/Double sharing basis as per location and availability
- Breakfast daily at the hotels
- One Ramen / Sushi lunch
- A/C Coach transfers between airports and hotels
- Local transportation including private coach transfers for daily sightseeing
- Services of Expert Indian Tour Manager
- Guide & Driver tips for the Duration of the tour
- 5% GST
Exclusions
- International Flights: Round-trip flights
- Early Check In / Late Check Out
- Meals other than that are what is mentioned in your itinerary.
- Cost of excursions, city sightseeing, entrance fees and local guides availed of by the passengers, other than that mentioned in your itinerary.
- Any hike in currency exchange rate can alter the package cost at the time of confirmation
- Anything which is not mentioned in the “INCLUSIONS” list.
- Private airport transfers, Cost of Suggested / Optional Excursions.
- Any entrance fees not mentioned in the itinerary
- Any expenses of personal nature such as porterage, laundry expenses, wines, mineral water, food and drink not in the regular menu provided by us, minibar, telephone calls, etc.
- Anything mentioned apart from Itinerary.
- 5% TCS
Policy
| * 20% of the package value Plus Flights Cost: Immediate on booking confirmation * 50% of the package value (Excluding Flights Cost): 45 Days Prior to travel * Balance: 30 Days Prior to travel |
| * NEFT/RTGS/NET BANKING: Account Name: Northern Wheatear Holidays, Account Number:201003123271, Branch Name: Hiranandani Gardens, Bank: IndusInd Bank, IFSC: INDB0000497, Account Type: Current * Cheque In Favour of: NORTHERN WHEATEAR HOLIDAYS (Booking will be processed only post clearance of the Cheque/DD) * Credit/Debit Card Payment Link: A payment getaway charge 3% will be levied on using above given payment link |
| Cancellation Period | Cancellation Charges |
|---|---|
| Date of booking to 45 days before travel | 30% of land cost (flight cost non-refundable) |
| 45 to 30 days before travel | 75% of land cost (flight cost non-refundable) |
| 30 days or less before travel | 100% cost non-refundable |
Please Note:
• Hotel cancellation policy is subject to change and depends on the hotel’s policy.
• In peak season (long weekends, festival season, summer vacation, etc.), most hotels charge 100% cancellation.
• Flights are strictly non-refundable. No refund will be provided in case of flight cancellation.
Insights
Regarding Visa:
- 1. Visa application process will start immediately after booking is confirmed
- 2. Visa appointment and application fee is included in the cost.
- 3. Visa Checklist
Tourist Visa
- Passport: Original passport with at least six months of validity from the date of return (with more than two blank pages), along with any old passports.
- Photocopy of the Bio Data Page of the Current Passport (First and Last Page)
- Application Form: A fully completed and signed visa application form.
- Photographs: Two recent taken within the last 6 months, passport-sized (45mm x 35mm) color photos with a white background,Face visibility should be 70% – 80%.
- Travel Itinerary: A day-by-day travel plan.
- Flight Tickets: Confirmed round-trip flight bookings or proof of onward travel.
- Accommodation: Proof of hotel reservations or details of the host.
Financial and employment proof
- Bank Statements: Stamped and
signed bank statements for the last six months. - Income Tax Returns (ITR): ITRs
for the last two years. - Salary Slips: Last 3 to 12
months’ salary slips if employed. - Self-employed: Documents like
GST certificate, proof of ownership, or company registration documents. - Sponsored Trips: Sponsor’s
documents, including bank statements and ITRs, and a consent letter.
Specific requirements by purpose
- For Students/Dependents: Student
ID or college letter, parent’s or spouse’s consent letter, Latest Income Tax Return of parents / spouse, bank
statements, and proof of relationship. - For Business Travelers: A cover
letter on company letterhead stating the purpose of travel, an invitation letter from the Japanese company, and
the sponsoring company’s documents (e.g., letter of guarantee, business registration documents). - For Visiting Relatives/Friends:
Proof of kinship (e.g., birth certificate, marriage certificate) and documents from the relative/friend in Japan,
such as a letter of guarantee, bank statements, and proof of income.
Note:
- The above is a guide to the
documents you should provide with your visa application. Japan Embassy - may request you for an interview
/ additional documentation depending on your personal circumstances. - Documents submitted will not be
returned (except for the passport). - The timelines given by Embassy
of Japan; New Delhi for the processing of each application is minimum 05 working days from the day it is submitted
at Embassy of Japan - On account of high volume of
application submission, The Japanese Embassy might take extra processing time(specially for group submission) so
we request you to please plan your travel accordingly. - Please note that this is an
indicative processing time only. Processing time may increase or decrease at the discretion of the Embassy of
Japan, New Delhi.
