DAY 1: Departure from USA
- Depart USA to Tokyo, flight to Tokyo airport.
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DAY 2: Arrival in Tokyo
- 02:20 PM We welcome you to Japan. Upon arrival, meeting with guide and transfer to hotel and Check in.
- 05:30 PM Arrival at the hotel.
- 07:30 PM Welcome Buffet Dinner at the Hilton Hotel at the St. George Bar with free flow of beer, red and white wine, whisky, and soft drinks for two hours.
- Overnight in Tokyo
- Meal: Dinner
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DAY 3: Tokyo City Sightseeing Tour
- 06:00-08:45 AM Breakfast at 1F Marble Lounge at the hotel.
- 09:00 AM - You will be met by our guide to start our tour in Tokyo.
- 09:20 AM - We will head to our first stop, Asakusa-Sensoji Temple, Nakamise Shopping Street (approximately 20 minutes` drive).
- Sensoji is perhaps the most famous and photographed of Tokyo`s temples. It is the oldest Buddhist temple in the capital, and the five-story pagoda, trails of incense, and vast eaves will take you back to a Tokyo of time gone by.
- Nakamise-dōri (Nakamise Shopping Street) is the main approach to Sensō-ji Temple. It is filled with stalls selling all sorts of knick-knacks, including souvenirs, sweets, and clothes. Some are better than others. You can`t miss the street as it is headed by the great Kaminarimon Gate.
- 11:30 AM - We will head to enjoy our buffet lunch at Sky Grill Buffet Musashiu.
- Buffet Lunch menu:
- Cold dishes: Sesame tofu, Vegetable sticks, Smoked duck, terrine, Cheese platter, Branded,Caprese, Marinated gizzard
- Musashi Kiln Grill: Grilled beef loin,Grilled pork loin , Grilled potatoes, Grilled Lamb, Sauteed cabbage, Braised pork , Grilled teriyaki chicken, Sausage grill , Today`s Gratin, Grilled squid,Grilled seasonal vegetables,Corn and bacon pizza , Grilled Red Sea Bream, Sautéed shrimp, Grilled Abalone
- Asian cuisine: Sesame balls, Spring rolls, Stir-fried chicken with morning chilli peppers, Black and sour pork made with Sangen pork , Szechuan Style (Century Egg) Tofu, Fried tomato and egg, Blue crab ramen, Tantan cold noodles
- Western cuisine: Japanese Black Beef Minced Cutlet, Beef stew, Today`s Pasta, Parmesan cheese, Crab cream croquette, Sea urchin cream croquette, Steamed mussels in white wine,Today`s Ajillo, Takoyaki and Fried Noodles, Pumpkin potage, Whole chicken medicinal soup, Mini Hamburger
- Japanese cuisine: Chilled noodles, Shrimp, shiitake mushroom, eggplant and other tempura, Lotus root with pickled plum, Eggplant and green beans with ginger, Braised clams in soy sauce, Bamboo shoots boiled in Tosa, Simmered beef, Horse mackerel nanbanzuke, Simmered freeze
- Salad: Bean sprouts, Red radish, Wasabi greens, Carrot / Yellow Carrot, broccoli, tomato, Early Red Slice, paprika, Seaweed salad, Cucumber
- Rice, bread, soup: Today`s Bread 10 to 11 types, Butter / Jam, Koshihikari rice from Niigata, Beef curry
- Dessert: Pineapple & Mango Cake, Almond tofu, Chocolate truffle, Shiratama Zenzai, Corn Snacks, chocolate, Pudding, Caramel mousse, tart, Matcha Mille Crepes, jelly, Souffle Cheesecake
- Fruit: melon, Lychee, orange, mango, Pine, Watermelon
- 01:00 PM - Japanese Tea Ceremony, Dance Lesson, Kimono Dressing.
- 05:30 PM Return to your hotel in Tokyo.
- Overnight in Tokyo
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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DAY 4: Tokyo City Sightseeing Tour
- 06:00-08:45 AM Breakfast at 1F Marble Lounge at the hotel.
- 09:00 AM - You will be met by our guide to start our tour in Tokyo.
- 09:30 AM Tokyo Sky tree (150+250 m)
- Based on the Eiffel Tower in design, Tokyo Tower was completed in 1958. At 333 meters tall, it was the tallest freestanding tower in the world when it was built. It remained the tallest structure in Japan until being surpassed by Skytree in 2010.
- 11:00 AM Imperial Palace (Visit outside)
- The current Imperial Palace is located on the former site of Edo Castle, a large park area surrounded by moats and massive stone walls in the center of Tokyo, a short walk from Tokyo Station. It is the residence of Japan`s Imperial Family.
- 12:00 PM Stop for lunch at the Ventaglio Restaurant.
- Buffet Lunch menu:
- FRESH VEGETABLE AND CONDIMENTS: Mixed Green, Cucumber, Cherry Tomato, Corn, Mix Daikon, Hummus, Tzatziki, Marinated Olives, Mix Vegetable Pickles, Tuna and Rosemary, Anchovy, Gherkins
- SEASONAL COMPOSED SALAD: Winter Melon Clam and Crab with Herb Sauce, Cumin Flavored Quinoa Corn and Spinach Salad, Hokkaido Potato with Cod Roe, White Kidney Beans Spam Dragon Fruit and Pineapple Salad , Mozuku Seaweed Cucumber and Daikon with Shiikuwasa Ponzu Sauce
- APPETIZER: Chilled Hokkaido Potato Vichyssoise, Heirloom Tomato with Tomato Consommé and Mozzarella Cheese Salad, Hokkaido Scallop Cooked with Rice, Marinated Scallops and Yuzu Pepper Flavored Salmon Roe, Torched Salmon Carpaccio with Lavender Blossom and Tomato Relish, Hakodate Herring Esacabeche with Pickle Vegetables, Spicy Shrimp Avocado and Mango Salad, Green Papaya Salad and Sliced Pig Ear in Creamy Goma Dressing
- BREAD: Soft Roll, Ciabatta, Baguette
- LIVE STATION: OKINAWA SOUL FOOD TACO RICE (Original Taco Meat, Tomato, Cheese, Lettuce, Salsa Sauce), HEARTY HOKKAIDO SOUP CURRY (Chicken, Seasonal Vegetables, Curry Broth), ROASTED BEEF (Daikon Ponzu Sauce, Red Wine Sauce)
- MAIN DISHES: Thick Soup of Corn and Flaky Snow Crab, Roasted Hokkaido Summer Cod with Tomato Basil and Meuniere Sauce, Oven Baked Salmon with Miso Butter Sauce, Rafute Okinawan Style Braised Pork in Awamori Szechuan Pepper , Sauteed Beef and Vegetables with Homemade Hokkaido Onion Sauce, Okinawan Style Stir-fried Somen and Vegetables and Prawns, Oven Baked May Queen and Northern Ruby Potato with Creamy Mornay Sauce
- DESSERT: Mango Pudding, Red Fruits Crumble, Fruits Tart, Coconut Chocolate Mousse, Round Coconut & Pineapple Cake, Square Exotic Cake, Mint Pineapple, Summer Jelly Fruits & Tea
- 01:30 PM Explore the Shinjuku Area.
- Shinjuku is a special ward in Tokyo, Japan. It is a major commercial and administrative center, housing the northern half of the busiest railway station in the world (Shinjuku Station) and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, the administration center for the government of Tokyo.
- 04:00 PM Return to your hotel in Tokyo.
- Overnight in Tokyo
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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DAY 5: Hakone Sightseeing Tour
- 06:00-07:45 AM Breakfast at 1F Marble Lounge at the hotel.
- 08:00 AM You will be met by our guide and start the journey to Hakone (approximately 2-2.3 hour drive, 130 km).
- 10:30 AM Enjoy a visit to the Mt. Fuji 5th Station.
- The Fujinomiya 5th Station is the second most popular and second most developed of the four 5th stations on Mount Fuji. At 2400 meters above sea level, it is the highest of the 5th stations.
- 11:30 AM Head to Oshino Hakkai (approximately 1 hour drive).
- 12:30 PM Visit Oshino Hakkai, or the Eight Seas of Oshino, a set of eight ponds located in the Fuji Five Lakes area, on the site of a former sixth lake that dried out several centuries ago.
- 12:30 PM Proceed to our lunch location (approximately 30 minutes` drive).
- 01:00 PM Enjoy our lunch at the Trofeo.
- Lunch menu:
- CHOICE OF APPETIZER:
- Marinated Octopus, Potato, White Kidney Beans, Smoked Paprika, Preserved Lemon-Mint Dressing
- Caprese, Nanatomi Mozzarella Cheese, Amela Tomato, Citrus Fruit, Basil, Shizuoka Olive Oil
- Caesar Salad, Romaine Lettuce, Smoked Bacon, Crouton, Parmesan Cheese
- Marinated Fuji Atlantic Salmon, Red Onion, Lemon Sour Cream
- CHOICE OF MAIN:
- Busiata Alla Trapanese, Amela Tomato, Almond, Basil, Parmesan Cheese
- Spaghetti Aglio e Olio, Japanese Corn, Young Corn, Green Chili Lobster Linguine, Garlic, Arugula, Fresh Tomato Cream Sauce
- Pizza Prosciutto , Grilled Romaine Lettuce, Capper, Nanatomi Mozzarella Cheese, Parmesan Cheese
- Jun`s Burger Japanese Beef, Cheddar Cheese, Bacon, Tomato, Grilled Onion, French Fries
- Roasted Olive Pork Spareribs, Seasonal
- CHOICE OF DESSERT: Shizuoka Green Tea Tiramisu Fuji Speedway Hotel Original Chocolate Cake
- SPECIAL MENU:
- Allergic to Bananas, Almonds: Pasta Pomodoro
- Allergic to Shellfish, Onions, Latex: Mixed salad
- Plant based: Mixed salad, grilled vegetables, balsamic sauce
- Pescatarian: Mixed salad Seafood only, Main course: Salmon
- No fish: Mixed salad
- Allergic to Crawfish: Not used
- Diabetic: Dessert Fruit Plate No high sugar added
- Allergic to Cocnut: Not used
- No pork: Main course: Salmon, Dessert: Fruit plate
- Allergic to Shellfish & Vegan or Vegetarian: Mixed salad with grilled vegetables and balsamic sauce
- Allergic to Seafood & Eat Red meat, pork: Mixed salad
- Allergic to Corn, Alfalfa, Wheat, Peanuts & Eat Dairy: Salad without sprouts, pasta made with gluten-free ingredients
- Allergic to Shellfish: Mixed salad
- Coffee and Tea
- 03:00 PM After lunch, proceed to Ashi Lake (approximately 1 hour drive).
- 04:00 PM Ashinoko Lake Cruise.
- Experience the breathtaking beauty of Ashi Lake on a scenic cruise. As you glide across the calm waters, enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and, on clear days, catch a glimpse of the majestic Mount Fuji in the distance. The cruise offers a unique perspective of the area`s natural beauty, and you may even spot the iconic red torii gate of Hakone Shrine nestled along the shore.
- 05:00 PM Transfer back to Tokyo (approximately 1.30-2 hour drive, 100 km).
- 06:30 PM Return to your hotel in Tokyo.
- Overnight in Tokyo
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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DAY 6: Tokyo Sightseeing Tour
- 06:00-08:45 AM Breakfast at 1F Marble Lounge at the hotel.
- 09:00 AM We will head to our first stop, the teamLab Planets museum (approximately 20 minutes` drive).
- 09:30 AM Immerse yourself in the stunning world of teamLab Planets, an interactive art exhibition located in Toyosu, Tokyo. This unique experience blends digital art with physical space, inviting you to walk through mesmerizing installations that engage all your senses. This exhibition beautifully explores the relationship between nature, art, and the human experience, leaving you inspired and in awe.
- 12:30 AM The Sushi Making Lesson at Sushinowa with lunch
- Vegetarian Menu: 7 pieces of vegetable sushi (2 cucumbers, 2 avocados, 1 red pepper, 1
daikon radish, 1 carrot)
- Assorted vegetable skewers
- Vegetable hot pot
- Matcha warabimochi
- One drink (Cola, ginger ale, green tea, oolong tea, medium draft beer, highball, sake)
- We offer a sushi making experience for group tours.You will feel the Japanese atmosphere while wearing a happi coat or hat.
A craftsman will dismantle the fish right in front of you, and afterwards you will have the chance to try making sushi.The yellowtail used in the dismantling show will be cut on the spot and served as sashimi or shabu-shabu. A certificate with a photo taken during the sushi making experience will be provided to everyone at the end of the experience.
- 03:00 PM After lunch, we will proceed with our tour to Explore the Akihabara Area.
- Akihabara is Japan`s most famous neighborhood for all things electronics, anime, and otaku culture. Also known as Electric Town or Akiba, various large-scale electronic retailers, as well as shops selling parts and gadgets, gather on the main Chuo-dori Street.
- 04:00 PM Transfer back to Tokyo (approximately 1.3 to 2 hours drive, 100 km).
- 06:00 PM Return to your hotel in Tokyo.
- Overnight in Tokyo
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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DAY 7: Free Day - Farewell Dinner
- 09:00 AM Breakfast at Hotel.
- Today is free at your leisure to enjoy exploring the city on your own, enjoy the hotel amenities or go shopping
- 05:30 PM transfer to local restaurant
- 06:00 PM enjoy a Farewell Dinner at Tavern - Grill & Lounge.
- Dinner menu:
- Amuse-bouche
- baked beetroot salad ponzu & tofu espuma, quinoa, seeds, pine nut
- kanpachi amberjack crudo cucumber, chive, lime - dill dressing
- Main Course: Beef tenderloin
- Dessert: Mango Rum Baba
- a choice of 1 drink from Sparkling wine, Red wine, White wine, Beer, soft drinks
- Coffee, tea and mignardises
- 07:30 PM transfer back to hotel
- Overnight in Tokyo
- Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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DAY 8: Departure
- Breakfast at hotel. Check out hotel.
- 08:00 AM Transfer to airport by private bus with guide.
- Departure from Japan
- Meal: Breakfast
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