Magical 8 Days Tokyo to Nagano Vacation Package

The Millennials Shibuya 3

Welcome to Japan! Transfer by coach (SHUTTLE BUS) to hotel.
18H30.- Meeting with guide. Late in the afternoon, we will
pay a visit to this fascinating country by taking a trip on
the metro (tickets included) to the Shinjuku district and
see the crowds of people who use this modern and efficient
collective transport system. Shinjuku is one of the most
important nightlife districts. Dinner included and return
to hotel by metro with our guid

The Millennials Shibuya 3

In the morning, we take part in a 5-hour trip with our guide
to see this amazing city, with its hustle and bustle and extremely modern districts that coexist with quiet, peaceful
areas. Brief stop at the Zojoji Temple to make a beautiful photograph of the Tokyo Tower. Pay attention to the
hundred of Jizos, stone traditional protecting deities who
guide us on our travels, give power to those who are weak
(such children) and those in dangerous places, and who are
dressed including hats, robes and windmills. Then we head
to the junction of Shibuya, a junction that is said to be the
most crowded in the world. The Meiji Temple is dedicated
to the Emperor Meiji, his wife, and their spirits. We continue
on our bus along the elegant street of Omotesando. We will
edge the most beautiful part of the Imperial Palace and the
gardens. Stop to visit the famous Nijubashi Bridge. We will
pass through the district of Akihabara, the /“electric town/”
with icons from the popular Japanese Manga and Anime culture and then see Kokugikan, the Sumo stadium, home of
this Japanese sport. We will also visit the Buddhist temple
of Sensoji, the oldest and most important temple in Tokyo,
with its 55-metre high pagoda. Then we will have some free
time to visit the traditional commercial street of Nakamise in
the district of Asakusa. Lunch included in a local restaurant. Return to hotel.
Free time in the afternoon.
NOTE: During the Japanese Olympics, accommodation may be
given near Narita airport.

Kawaguchiko Station Inn 3

We travel to the beautiful area of Monte Fuji, through
pretty countryside on our way. First of all we see the ARAKURAYAMA SENGEN PARK, with its beautiful pagodas,
and from here enjoy the best and most well-known views of
Mount Fuji. After this we go on to KAWAGUCHIKO with its
tiny houses, flowers and mountains, and its beautiful lake.
On our arrival, we will visit the FUJI SENGEN SHRINE set
in a magical site surrounded by tall trees, and the starting
point of the traditional pilgrimage to the mountain. At the
shrine, we will express our thanks for being able to visit
this wonderful place. The visit also includes a delightful
boat trip on Kawaguchiko Lake. After lunch, we start to
ascend Mount Fuji on the road that takes us to the /“fifth
station/”, surrounded by spectacular forests and views, to a
height of 2,305 metres.
Note: In winter, the route up to Mount Fuji is closed due to
snow or other adverse weather conditions; during this season,
we will ascend as far as the authorised point.
Return to Kawaguchiko, with time to stroll near the lake.
We will stay at a Ryokan (a traditional Japanese hotel), and
have the chance to enjoy its ONSEN (public baths). Dinner
included.
(NB: In the planned Ryokan, some rooms are in Japanese style,
with accommodation on tatamis, and others are in westernstyle. Accommodation may sometimes be in a western type
hotel).

Hotel Gran Ms Kyoto 3

We are only 130km (81 miles) from KYOTO. In the morning, we continue along the pretty road bordered by lakes
to IYASHI NO SATO NENBA, a tiny village destroyed by a
typhoon in 1966 and later restored as a traditional open-air
mountain village and museum. Its traditional houses have
been transformed into arts and crafts shops, restaurants
and traditional museums. We then have the opportunity to
admire the SHIRAITO FALLS, considered one of the most attractive sites in Japan, with a waterfall height of 150 metres.We will then continue to NAGOYA, the third most important
city of Japan, on the shores of the Pacific. Here we will visit
the TOYOTA MUSEUM (admission included), a must-see for
motor lovers. We continue to KYOTO, accomodation.

Hotel Gran Ms Kyoto 3

We spend all day in the city that was the capital of Japan
from the year 794 to 1868 and home to the Imperial Court.
During World War II the city was the only major Japanese to
escape the bombardments, and so it still preserves its wealth
of artistic heritage; the famous protocol restricting greenhouse gas emissions was signed in Kyoto in 1997. We head
for the outskirts of Kyoto to Arashiyama, where we cross
the Togetsukyo Bridge (/¨bridge over the moon/¨), which has
fantastic views. We will visit the Tenryuji temple, one of the
/¨five major Zen temples of Kyoto/¨ and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, followed by a walk through its mystic bamboo forest. The visit includes a trip to one of the most important
parts of the city. We will see the marvellous Shinto Shrine of
Fushimi Inari, the Imperial Palace and Kinkakuji temple,
/“the golden pavilion/” and its wonderful gardens.
Free time before visiting GION, a busy traditional quarter
famous for its Geisha. Free time.

Nagano Tokyu REI Hotel 3

We set out for TSUMAGO, passing attractive country scenery on our way. This small village with its wooden houses
is one of the prettiest places in Japan. Free time to explore
and lunch included. Then we continue to MATSUMOTO, a
tourist city, where we will visit the impressive 16th century
castle, known as the /“Crow Castle/”. Free time to explore
this bustling tourist city.
We continue to NAGANO, accommodation

Shinki 3

In NAGANO we will see the Zenko-ji, a place of pilgrimage
with the first Buddhist image in Japan. Our travellers will be
included the Gomakuyo ceremony to bring luck. After this,
we will travel to the beautiful Japanese Alps and in the mountains we will go to the JIGOKUDANI Monkey Park, where
we will include lunch and stroll amidst its forests with its
rivers and spa waters where colonies of Japanese macaques
live and bathe. After this, very beautiful high mountain scenery (we go up to 2,172 metres), passing semi-active volcanoes. KUSATSU, an attractive spa town, its main square
full of life. We will include attendance at a Yumomi show,
with its actresses and singing telling us about the traditional
method used to cool the spa waters. We follow this with a
walk in the city park which has the open air Onsen. Then on
to IKAHO, a picturesque spa town where we will stroll in
its ancient centre with its staircase streets. We will stay at
a RYOKAN, a Japanese style hotel where we will continue
to enjoy its baths. Traditional Japanese dinner included.
NB: In the autumn, depending on the amount of fruit in the
mountains, the movement of the monkeys is unpredictable. If
the macaques do not come down to the park, it may be closed.
The visit to Kusatsu and the Yumoni show are cancelled due to
the weather from November to April

We continue on our way to NIKKO, and in this fantastic
town we will visit the impressive Nikko-Toshogu Temple
with its room with the sound of a dragon. We will also see
the Taiyuinbyo mausoleum, an impressive place full of
peace. After this a stroll by the river in Kanmangafuchi, Hundreds of Jizos watch us! We will have free time in the centre
before leaving for TOKYO once more.- Arrival in Tokyo at
around 18.30 in the evening.- End of our services. Check
the time of your flight in case you need an additional night.