TOUR ITINERARY

7 APR (SUN) HONOLULU,

Leave Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. A meal and snack will be served aboard the flight. Free Movies and Drinks.

8 APR (MON) YOKOHAMA,

YOKOHAMA BAY SHERATON HOTEL & TOWERS

Arrive at Narita International Airport and after clearing government formalities, By bus to Yokohama, 2nd largest city in Japan. We will stay 2 nights at this hotel which is connected to an underground shopping mall with department store, 100-yen shop, Big Electronics Store, Supermarket, etc. After hotel check-in tour guides will take you “Holo Holo” around the hotel.

9 APR (TUE) YOKOHAMA,

YOKOHAMA BAY SHERATON HOTEL & TOWERS

Visit Yokohama Wholesale Market to enjoy shopping for Japanese traditional food items, such as Umeboshi, Tsukemono pickles, etc., at a wholesale price. We will drive over the spectacular Rainbow Bridge crossing northern part of Tokyo Bay while we head into Tokyo. We will see spectacular views of the waterfront while we drive to Tokyo Metropolis while seeing Tokyo's famous tourist attractions from our bus windows. Tokyo city is known as “Little Manhattan.” The famous red and white colored 1,092 feet tall tower Tokyo Tower, Imperial Palace Outer Garden, the center of political activity in Japan National Diet Building, New National Olympic Stadium, etc. Visit Shinjuku Gyoen Park home to as many as 1,300 Sakura trees of 65 varieties. This urban park is Tokyo's most popular place to see Yaezakura (double-flowered cherry blossom). It’ll be the season to admire enchanting varieties of Yaezakura (Blooming level depends on climate). And visit Ameyoko, one of Japan's most popular shopping streets, filled with many shops dealing discounts on all kinds of products including dried seafood, candies, T-shirts, snacks, etc. Enjoy more shopping after going back to the hotel.

10 APR (WED) HACHIOJI,

KEIO PLAZA HOTEL HACHIOJI

In the morning, visit Anpan Factory, Anpan is a traditional Japanese pastry that is a flaky bun filled with Anko red bean paste. We will visit Ogino bakery producing a very popular “Tanzawa Anpan” that always draws a steady crowd of visitors to stock up. You will also get a chance to taste Japanese Malasada (Age-pan) at your own expense. Later go to Mt. Takao awarded the maximum of three stars as highly recommended sightseeing spot in Japan by European travel guidebook. We’ll ride the Japan’s steepest Cable Car with 889 feet difference of elevation while viewing Sakura Cherry blossom that will be blooming along the way (Blooming level depends on climate condition of the year). After arrival at Mountain top station, you can observe a fantastic view of Kanto plain, skyscrapers of downtown Tokyo, etc. (depending on weather). We also visit Monkey Park where you can see 70 monkeys up close. Then to our hotel in Hachioji in West Tokyo. Train station and its shopping area are only short walk from the hotel. Enjoy shopping after hotel check in. 

11 APR (THU) MINAKAMI,

GENSEN YUNO YADO MATSUNOI (ONSEN) ♨

Go to Chichibu, embraced by mountains with dramatic landscape of steep cliffs and beautiful rock beds. Enjoy driving through the National Park filled with nature picturesque scenes. Visit Chichibu Festival Museum, exhibits actual festival floats that are used for famous Chichibu Night Festival which is considered “1 of Japan’s top 3 festivals that feature floats.” You can experience the climax of the festival through a Hi-Vision movie. Then see Sakura (Cherry blossom) in Nagatoro one of Japan’s 100 most famous Cherry blossom viewing spots. If timing is right, a tunnel of flowers made by the Sakura Cherry trees on both sides, creating an utterly spectacular sight. (Blooming level depends on climate). Tonight’s hotel is a Traditional Japanese Ryokan style hotel which along Tone River surrounded by nature. We will be staying in a western style room with beds. This hotel has a “Large 8-acre Japanese Landscape Garden” where you can enjoy a peaceful walk in the morning. Enjoy a relaxing soak at the Onsen Hot Spring bath and Open-air bath that uses “100% Pure Hot Spring Water.” 

12 APR (FRI) NIIGATA,

HOTEL OKURA NIIGATA

In the morning ride Mt.Tanigawa Ropeway* to the height of 4,327 feet to Tenjindaira, known for its deep and long periods of snow. Enjoy a dynamic snowy scenery in nature. Then proceed to Niigata. Niigata is known as the “Rice capital of Japan” because they produce the “Best rice in Japan” and “High-quality rice products.” We’ll visit Senbei Kingdom to enjoy “Grilling your own Senbei (rice cracker).” You can also buy fresh Senbei at the factory store for your souvenir. Our hotel is located along the Shinano River Japan’s longest river. After hotel check in, tour guides will take you “Holo Holo” to a commercial district near the hotel. Crossing the Bandai Bridge that is symbol of the city with a beautiful series of sturdy stone arches gives a majestic feeling and allows you to feel the atmosphere of Niigata. 

*Mt.Tanigawa Ropeway is closed due to maintenance. We will go another sightseeing place.

13 APR (SAT) SADO ISLAND,

FAMILIO SADO AIKAWA (ONSEN) ♨

Board the JETFOIL to Sado Island, Japan’s 6th largest island filled with picturesque scenery with an interesting history, unique culture, traditional arts, and entertainments. Upon arrival on the island, we will visit Toki- no Mori Park to see symbolic Crested Ibis of Sado Island “Toki.” See the internationally protected Toki that was once extinct in Japan but now once again inhabits Sado Island. Then visit Obata Sake Brewery. Enjoy the famous Sado Sake, and watch a short English movie about its Sake. Then enjoy “Tarai-bune” the traditional washtub boat ride. Experience one of Sado Island’s rich traditions as tubs were used for catching abalones in very winding and narrow coves. Later we will visit Mano Park praised as the best Sakura viewing place on Sado. If timing is right the park will be filled with cherry blossoms. Tonight's hotel is a pleasant beachside resort that offers a grand view of the East Sea from your room. Enjoy a relaxing soak at the Onsen Hot Spring Bath.

14 APR (SUN) NIIGATA,

HOTEL OKURA NIIGATA

Visit "One of the Best scenic spots on Sado Island" Senkaku Scenic Bay with its steep rocky cliffs that stretches over 1 mile. It praised as resembling the Northern European fjord. A series of 100 feet high cliffs will overwhelm you. We will also visit Aquarium to see coastal fishes, shellfishes, etc, live around the island. Then visit the Sado Gold Mine that is now on the nomination list for UNESCO's World Heritage inscription. Once was the largest gold mine in Japan which had been in operation for 388 years starting from 1601. We will go inside the mine with its display of robots recreating scenes from the old gold mining days. For those who have been here before, you can try Doyuko Course with actual hauling inspection tunnel which had been used until 1989. You will see the symbolic Doyuno Wareto or Split Mountain at the end of this route. Then catch a Jetfoil to go back to Niigata city. After hotel arrival, Free time to enjoy shopping or just rest.

15 APR (MON) MADARAO HEIGHTS,

TANGRAM MADARAO TOKYU RESORT (ONSEN) ♨

Visit Niigata Furusato Village to see the history and culture of Niigata and enjoy shopping for local specialties such as Traditional handicraft, Sake, Dried Seafood, etc. Later visit Shirone Kite Museum with its exhibits of 500 rare kites from across Japan and the world. With a huge kite the size of 24 tatami mats! Which is used in the Giant kite battle festival. We will also see dynamic 3-D movie of this exciting Giant kite battle which has over 300-year history. Then head to Madarao Highlands. We’ll stay at popular highland resort hotel which is surrounded by great nature. You can refresh yourself while overlooking photogenic panoramic view of vast ski grounds. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the Onsen Hot Spring bath and Open-air bath.

16 APR (TUE) KOMAGANE HEIGHTS,

KOMAGANE RESORT LINX (ONSEN) ♨

Go to Nagano city to enjoy Strawberry Picking. Tasting fresh and sweet Japanese strawberries in season. Head to Obuse, a lovely small town renowned for its charming streets with well-preserved historic buildings were known as “Little Kyoto in Nagano.” We will visit Katsushika Hokusai Museum. Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849) is author of Japan’s exquisite and aesthetic Ukiyoe Woodblock Prints. You can enjoy Japanese beauty through exhibits of his celebrated beautiful masterpieces. Obuse is also called "Chestnut Town" because of its delicious Chestnuts. There is a good chance to buy a variety of locally grown chestnuts products such as Chestnuts Yokan, Sweet chestnut paste, etc. We also visit Floral Garden Obuse, shows great variety of flowers planted within the landscape garden, ponds, and giant flowerbeds, etc. This beautiful scenery is a symbol of a flower town Obuse. Then head to Komagane Heights located at the foot of the magnificent Southern and Central Japan Alps. We will stay at the hotel that is secluded, and lovely mountain resort hotel surrounded by forest. Soak and relax in Onsen Hot Spring bath and Open air Rotenburo bath where you can feel nature while soaking.

17 APR (WED) TOYOHASHI,

LOISIR HOTEL TOYOHASHI

In the morning, see Hanamomo (Hana Peach) Blossom. This is unusual type of peach tree with 3 different shades of pink flowers blooming from 1 tree. If the timing is right, the whole village will be filled with pink color. This beautiful scenery is called "Shangri-La in Japan". Later visit Magomejuku Old town where you can experience the Edo period (17th ~ 19th century) of ancient Japan in the well-preserved post station. You will be able to stroll through the charming stone paved street featuring a variety of Edo style houses built using traditional techniques using materials of unique wooden and plaster. You will feel like you traveled back in time to Samurai period! Then head to Toyohashi. We’ll stay 2 nights at the hotel located right next to MEGA Don Quijote shopping center offers discount goods, food items, Japanese souvenirs, household items, etc. Enjoy shopping after hotel check in.

18 APR (THU) TOYOHASHI,

LOISIR HOTEL TOYOHASHI

Go to Okazaki, an old castle town well-known as the home of Lord Tokugawa Ieyasu who is the main character of the 2023 NHK’s TV Drama. We will visit Okazaki Castle, the birthplace of Tokugawa Ieyasu who is one of the most influential Samurai in Japanese history. The beautiful purple wisteria is expected to bloom on the castle ground. We will stop to have lunch and shopping at AEON Shopping Mall. Later we will go to Laguna Ten bosch, a big shopping complex that carries a variety of local specialties including dried seafood, Tsukemono pickles, local snacks, Unagi (eel) Bento, etc. Main feature in this area is Shrimp chips. You can sample lots of flavors and you can purchase fresh ones as souvenir for family and friends. (Lunch / dinner will be at your own expense)

19 APR (FRI) TOYOHASHI / HONOLULU,

At checkout time our agent will come to tape and tie-up the boxes and take the baggage to be checked-in down. Afternoon go by bus to Chubu Centrair International Airport to catch flight in the evening to Honolulu. Arrive in Honolulu the same morning, 19 APR (Fri) After clearing U.S. Customs, proceed home. (Lunch / dinner will be at your own expense.)

Clients remaining back will be assisted in obtaining plane, train, and hotel reservations. Members may return to Honolulu individually, but no later than 90 days from day of departure. Weekend returns will cost more per person. Please call our office if you are extending your stay. MAHALO!

*Itinerary and Meals are subject to change at anytime.

*** TOUR CONDITIONS ***

AIR: Estimated airfare and May be more or May be less at time of ticket purchased. Airline tickets are Non-refundable once purchased unless you request a refundable ticket is usually charged by the airlines. 

INCLUDES: Land Transportation included in the itinerary, all hotel accommodations, meals, and all sightseeing listed, all transfer of passenger and baggage, souvenir picture and tour tax.

DOES NOT INCLUDE: AIRFARES, Individual expenses after termination of tour as stated in itinerary. Also, wine, liquor, mineral water, laundry and other items of personal nature, cost of obtaining passport and visa or other necessary documents.

LAND TOUR CANCELLATION POLICY PER-PERSON:

69 DAYS - 46 DAYS --- $800.00*

45 DAYS - 22 DAYS --- $1,000.00*

21 DAYS - 01 DAY ----- $1,500.00*

*No refund once tour starts. *May have extra cancellation charges along with the preordered event tickets for Miyako Odori show tickets, Tokyo Disney Sea tickets, Shinkansen ticket fee, etc. If Yen was already purchase to pay for this tour, Then the Yen exchange rate at time of refund will affect the refund since we have to convert the Yen back to U.S. dollars again.

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