NARA SHORT STAY

DAYS 2

View the eminent Todaiji, wander beautiful Nara Park, see the lovely Kasuga Shrine and visit Meiji-era Isuien Garden.

Prices are from per person, based on low season CATEGORY TWIN SHARE SOLO TRAVELLER Standard $625 $1,160 Superior $765 $1,440

Price includes

 Accommodation (1 night Osaka)

 Meals as stated

 Transportation as stated

 Private touring with guides and entrance fees

DAY 1: NARA DAY TRIP

Your guide will meet you at your hotel in Osaka and together transfer to Osaka Station and take the local train to Nara. Located in the Kansai region of Japan, ancient Nara was Japan’s capital before Kyoto. Start at Todaiji, a UNESCO-listed temple that is home to the Daibutsu, or Great Buddha.

Take time to wander through the beautiful grounds and see the sika deer. Continue into the huge expanse of Nara Park, a designated ‘Place of Scenic Beauty’, home to even more sika deer who, in the Shinto religion, are considered the messengers of the gods.

DAY 3: JIGOKUDANI MONKEY PARK

This morning, head to Jigokudani Monkey Park. Walk through the forested valley where you will come across some thermal pools. Spend time watching the Japanese macaques bathe and play. Later, explore the old town of Obuse and also visit Hokusai Museum, a tribute to the renowned Japanese artist Hokusai Katsushika, and see a collection of his woodblock paintings on display before returning to your ryokan. (B,D)

DAY 4: YUDANAKA ONSEN TO TOKYO

Transfer to Nagano Station and board the bullet train to Tokyo. Upon arrival at your Tokyo hotel your arrangements end. (B)

After lunch at a local restaurant, visit Kasuga Taisha, Nara’s most celebrated shrine, and the tranquil Meiji-era garden of Isuien. Transfer back to Osaka by local train and arrive at your hotel. (L)

DAY 2: DEPART OSAKA

Your day is at leisure until the time comes to transfer independently to the airport for your onward flight. (B)

Tokyo Short Stay

Days 4

Visit the tranquil Meiji Jingu Shrine, explore quirky Harajuku, discover beautiful Kamakura and see the Great Buddha at Kotokuin.

Prices are from per person, based on low season

Price includes

 Accommodation (3 nights Tokyo)

 Meals as stated

 Transportation as stated

 Private touring with guides and entrance fees

DAY

Travel to the dazzling metropolis of Tokyo, Japan’s capital city. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred by public transport to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure.

DAY

Enjoy

Spend a full day exploring Tokyo with a guide. Making use of the city’s excellent public transport, start by visiting Sumida Hokusai Museum, before heading to Meiji Shrine, a Shinto shrine nestled amongst an evergreen forest in the city, and then continue to the fast-paced districts of Harajuku and Omotesando. This afternoon, visit the Tokyo Government Building’s observatory deck for panoramic views of Tokyo and beyond. Spend some time in the bustling entertainment district of Shinjuku before returning to your hotel. (B)