Trip Itinerary

 

Your Trip starts in Tokyo 

 

Day 1: Welcome to Tokyo 

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• Arrival at Tokyo International Airport by afternoon.

• Check-in at the hostel. Meeting point for all travelers in the hostel.

• LUNCH at a local restaurant

• Start with a walking tour of Harajuku and Shibuya Evening Walking Tour

• In Dinner, authentic Japanese food with Japanese Sake (Rice Wine)

 

Day 2: Tokyo Sightseeing

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• Breakfast at the hostel.

• This morning, head out for a tour of Toyosu Fish Market (formerly known as the Tsukiji Fish Market), the largest fish and seafood market in the world.

• Explore the city with a Hop Hop off bus tour 

• In the evening, head out to Mori Tower to witness the beautiful view of the city.

• Japanese traditional Dinner with Japanese Beverages.

Day 3: Exploring Old Tokyo​

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• After breakfast, FREE DAY 

• Explore old Tokyo which is famous for traditional houses and narrow shopping lanes.

• Explore Asakusa, the oldest Geisha district in the city, and pass through the iconic gate of the seventh-century Senso-Ji Temple, Tokyo’s oldest Buddhist temple.

• Explore the food stalls, artisan shops, and teahouses of the Yanaka neighborhood and learn about Fumio Asakura, known as the father of modern Japanese sculpture, at his former workshop – which is now a museum (optional)

• Evening head for Local Bar Hopping and Hashigozake Tour in Asagaya

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Day 4: Transfer to Hakone

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• After breakfast, check out and leave for Hakone by train.

• Hakone is a sprawling natural wonderland of hot springs, lakes, volcanic islands, and soaring peaks.

• Check-in at the hostel, and after lunch, head out to Hakone Open Air Museum, which has thousands of sculptures, artworks, and Symphonic Sculptures.

• You can also visit the Pola Museum of Art.

• Evening free for leisure time.

• Dinner & Drinks at the hostel.

Day 5: Hakone Sightseeing

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• After breakfast, take a boat cruise to witness the beautiful Lake Ashinoko.

• After visiting lake Ashinoko, you can take a short walk to Chisuji Falls.

• You can also soak in hot springs, Yunessun.

• Ride the Hakone ropeways to witness the scenic views of Mount Fiji.

• Tonight, stay in a Ryokan or Japanese inn to truly experience Hakone.

• Enjoy a multi-course kaiseki dinner with seasonal ingredients.

 

Day 6: Transfer to Fujikawaguchiko

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• After breakfast, check out from the hostel and leave for Fujikawaguchiko, by train.

• Check-in at the hostel.

• After lunch, rent a pedal boat along the shore of Lake Kawaguchi.

• In the late evening head out to the famous landmark, Kawaguchiko Ohashi Bridge to enjoy the night view of this iconic city.

• For dinner & Drinks, must try some hot noodles, with veggies.

 

Day 7: Fujikawaguchiko - Mt.Fuji

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• Conquering Mount Fuji is on every Backpackers list and today you will climb the majestic mountains of Mount Fuji.

• There are four different trails you can take to reach the summit of Mount Fuji.

• You will be climbing along Yoshida trails, which are equipped with many facilities and many mountain huts.

• Dinner & Drinks at Hostel.

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Day 8:  Rest Day

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• Rest Day

• Free to explore.

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Day 9:  Transfer to Kyoto

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• After breakfast, check out from the hostel and leave for Kyoto, by train.

• Kyoto is the cultural capital of Japan for more than a thousand years.

• Check-in at the hostel.

• You will take a walk along the Path of Philosophers, a pedestrian path that follows a cherry-tree-lined canal.

• Night walking tour of Kyoto.

• Dinner and Drinks at Hostel.

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Day 10:  Kyoto Sightseeing

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• After breakfast, you will visit the home of a local tea master to participate in an exclusive Japanese tea ceremony with traditional kimonos.

• Sip green tea, and learn about the beverage’s connection to Zen Buddhism.

• In the evening, explore the trails of Fushimi Inari Shrine with a local guide, which is dedicated to the Shinto God of Rice and takes around 3 hours.

• Dinner & Drinks at Hostel.

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Day 11:  Kyoto Sightseeing

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• After breakfast, you can explore the city on your own.

• In the evening, head out to Gion, also known as the entertainment area in Kyoto for Geisha Spotting and Geisha Shows followed by a Geisha Dance.

• You can also take the Geisha evening walk tour.

• Dinner & Drinks at Hostel.

 

Day 12:  Day trip to Nara

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• After breakfast, check out from the hostel and leave for Nara, the city full of cultural treasures and heritage, by train.

• Check-in at the hostel, Rest for the daytime.

• After lunch, visit the famous Nara Park, and Isui-en Garden.

• Also, see the Great Buddha Hall at Todaiji Temple

• Dinner & Drinks at Hostel.

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Day 13: Transfer to Osaka

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• After breakfast, check out from the hostel and leave for Osaka, by train.

• Check-in at the hostel.

• Explore Dotonbari, a popular tourist attraction in Japan, running along the Dotonbari Canal, with a variety of restaurants and bars.

• Dotonbari is one of the best places in Osaka to experience. Kuidaore-style love for food which means ‘eat till you drop’.

• Lunch in Dotonbari.

• Spend the night at Kuromon Market, which is known for its street food.

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Day 14: Osaka sightseeing

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• After breakfast, marvel at the majestic Osaka Castle Park.

• At Osaka Castle Park, watch the Cheery blossom season as it offers the most spectacular views of Japan. Lunch.

• In the evening, climb up the Umeda Sky Building for a panoramic view of Osaka.

• A small gathering with music. Dinner & Drinks.

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Day 14: Transfer to  Airport

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• After breakfast, check out from the hostel and leave for Kansai International Airport for departure.

 

Inclusions:

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• Stay in Hostel in Tokyo with breakfast included - 3 nights

• Stay in Hostel in Hakone with breakfast included - 2 Nights 

• Stay in Hostel in Fujikawaguchika with breakfast included - 3 Nights 

• Stay in Hostel in Kyoto with breakfast included - 4 Nights 

• Stay in Hostel in Osaka with breakfast included - 2 Nights

• Night walking tour in Tokyo 

• Bus tour Hop on Hop off in Tokyo

• Visit Mori tower - evening visit

• Walking tour Old city Tokyo & Asakusa

• Train transfers / Bus transfers between cities

• Entry to Hakone Open Air Museum

• 1 night 2 days trek to Mt Fiji - round trip with a stay and meals

• Night walking tour of Kyoto

• Kyoto Geisha Districts Tour

• Visit Nara Park

• Visit Osaka Castle Park

• Umeda Sky Building - Night visit

• Guidebook for the trip

• Visa assistance on documentation part ( SUbmissions of the docs has to be done from your end )

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Exclusions:

 

•  Flights from India to and fro

• Airport transfers

• Travel Insurance

• Covid test wherever applicable if any

• Visa fees

• Local tourist tax wherever applicable if any

• Lunch and dinner at all times / Meals not mentioned specifically

• Anything not mentioned specifically under inclusions

• Due to any unavoidable circumstances - if any route changes or plan change -- the extra cost would be incurred individually

 

Terms & Conditions

 

• You are an adult and you have to take full responsibility for yourself at all times and respect other cultures.

•  If you are caught doing anything illegal you would be facing the consequences alone, travel to discover will not come into the picture.

• You have to follow all the instructions told by the trip leader at all times.

• When you are traveling alone you have to tell the team about your whereabouts.

• You have to abide by all the rules and regulations of another country.

• You would be traveling with other people, you have to respect everyone's privacy.

• We have a plan/itinerary for the whole trip but some things might get changed according to the situation please be prepared. (like flight delays etc)

• No refund in case of cancellation of flights or interconnecting flights/trains.

• We would be staying in a backpacker hostel all the time and would be sharing the room with other people, you are responsible for your own stuff and yourself