TOUR ITINERARY
MAY 31 (SUN) HONOLULU,
Leave Daniel K. Inouye International Airport on Japan Airlines Flight #799 to Kansai. A meal and a snack will be served aboard our flight, and there will be Free Movies and Drinks.
JUN 1 (MON) USJ, OSAKA,
ORIENTAL HOTEL UNIVERSAL CITY
Arrive at Kansai Int’l Airport and after clearing entry formalities, by bus to the official hotel of Universal Studios Japan (USJ). We will stay 4 nights at the soaring tower hotel that is located only 1 minute walk to entrance of USJ and easy walking distance to the Universal Studio’s Shopping mall. Enjoy strolling vibrant mall after hotel check in.
JUN 2 (TUE) USJ, OSAKA,
ORIENTAL HOTEL UNIVERSAL CITY
Today we will enjoy relaxing sightseeing tour in Kansai area to make you adjust Japan time before the big fun day of USJ. We will go to Nara the first permanent capital of Japan founded over 1,300 years ago. We will visit UNESCO’s World Heritage site Todaiji temple, one of the most famous and historically significant temples in Japan which originally constructed in 752. Its Daibutsuden (Big Buddha Hall) is the world's largest wooden building holds the world’s largest bronze statue 50ft high Big Buddha. It’s a symbol of the ancient capital of Japan which has been widely admired and worshipped as the Great Buddha of Nara. Later visit Koshien Baseball Stadium Japan’s oldest full-scale baseball stadium where legendary Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig once played. This stadium was originally built to host the annual national high school baseball championship tournament. And now it’s a home ground of Hanshin Tigers Japan's second oldest professional baseball team known for the most enthusiastic and dedicated fans in all of Japanese professional baseball teams. We will visit its Museum to experience Japanese baseball culture with exhibitions contain many historical artifacts such as Championship banner, Star player’s uniforms, caps, pennants and video displays. What's more, you can put on baseball gloves, grab bats, touch real home plate, etc. We will also enjoy a Guided Stadium Tour which have exceptional access to the normally off-limits backstage of the stadium. It’s very exciting to go to the infield to see bullpen, practice mound, locker room and dugout with amazing views of the field that usually not permitted. After going back to the hotel, Tour guides will take you to Universal Citywalk Shopping mall. This massive shopping complex feature restaurants and shops carries unique goods such as local souvenirs, USJ Characters, etc.
JUN 3 (WED), 4 (THU) USJ, OSAKA,
ORIENTAL HOTEL UNIVERSAL CITY
You can spend 2 whole days at Universal Studios Japan (USJ)! USJ is the first Universal Studios outside of the USA and became the World's top 3 most-visited theme parks in 2023. This fun-packed theme park offers a wide range of rides and attractions with a mix of Hollywood and Japanese characters. Enjoy lots of the best amusement rides ranging from child-friendly carousels to thrilling high-speed rides, exciting attractions such as roller coasters, 4D experiences simulators, etc. Parades and performances incorporated with Japanese characters makes it stand out from other Universal Studios parks worldwide. You will be able to visit The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, a magnificent area with attractions, shops and restaurants reproducing the Wizarding World from the Harry Potter films. Hogwarts castle, School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Hogwarts Express train, etc., are faithfully reproduced with incredible intricate details. You will experience physical incarnation just like you are in scene of the Harry potter story. Also you will get a chance to visit World’s first Super Nintendo World that is the most sought-after attraction now. You can experience the wonderment of “life-size, living video game.” There are various attractions including high-tech rides with the theme of Mario Kart and Yoshi's Adventure New area Donkey Kong Country was opened in December 2024. You can go on a wild adventure in the world of Donkey Kong with the vibrant jungle setting. "2 days Studio Pass and Express Pass 7 (1 day)" are included on this tour. Enjoy exciting theme ride, shows of famous movie, animation and video games as you like! (Lunch / Dinner will be at your own expense)
JUN 5 (FRI) KYOTO,
MIYAKO HOTEL KYOTO HACHIJO
Head to Kyoto, awarded #3 in “2024 Best Places to Visit in Japan” chosen by U.S. News. Kyoto has a 1,200 years history and has long been considered the cultural capital of Japan. Here is one of the best places to experience Japan's history and traditions. We will visit magnificent Heian Jingu Shrine with beautiful Japanese garden named "God's Garden". Enjoy peaceful walk through stroll-style landscape garden designated as a National Scenic Spot. And visit Kyoto's most famed attraction Kinkakuji Temple known as “Golden Pavilion” situated picturesquely in its garden. This World heritage site is chosen as "1 of 36 of Japan's most stunning places" by CNN. The three stories golden pavilion extends over the pond and is reflected in the calm waters, an image designed to suggest an existence somewhere between heaven and earth. Then go to the hotel located in front of Kyoto Station and close to AEON shopping mall including UNIQLO, 100 YEN shop, Toy store, etc. After hotel check in, tour guides will take you Holo Holo around the hotel.
JUN 6 (SAT) LAKE KAWAGUCHI,
HOTEL REGINA KAWAGUCHIKO
In the morning, walk to Kyoto Station to ride a Shinkansen Bullet Train to Mishima in Shizuoka prefecture. You be able to experience world renowned Japanese train technology with a speed of max 171 M.P.H. Upon arrival at station, transfer by bus to Fuji Safari Park a biggest full-scale zoological park in Japan where many animals from around the world live freely at the foot of Mt. Fuji. Drive slowly through vast “Safari Zone” where Lion, Tiger, Elephant, Cheetah (30 species total) can be observed up close. If weather is fine, you get to see animals with the impressive backdrop of Mt. Fuji. Then we head to Mt. Fuji which is the tallest mountain in Japan (12,389 ft high) and U.S. News’s #1 in “Best Places to Visit in Japan.” Our hotel is located at the foot of Mt. Fuji, with the picture window of all the room facing it. It will be a good chance to enjoy a relaxing soak in Onsen Hot Spring bath. And enjoy Traditional Japanese Kaiseki Dinner in the evening.
JUN 7 (SUN) DISNEY RESORT,
HOTEL OKURA TOKYO BAY
Visit Fuji-Q Highland, one of Japan's most popular amusement parks which is best known for thrilling, record-breaking roller coasters and elaborate, anime-themed rides and attractions. We will give you "3 Attractions ticket" to enjoy your favorite attractions. If you like, you can try Guinness World Record breaking roller coasters, such as “Eejanaika,” boasting the world’s highest total number of spins, “Fujiyama” roller coasting from 259 feet high with 230 feet drop, and numerous outstanding roller coasters. There are also popular character theme-parks such as “Thomas Land.” a train themed zone which is based on the British Thomas the Tank Engine books and television series. Later visit Mt. Fuji World Heritage Center a museum that you can learn about “Symbol of Japan” Mt. Fuji’s ecology, arts, cultural history of the sacred mountain, etc. You can also purchase merchandise pertaining to Mt. Fuji at the gift shop. Then head to Tokyo Disney Resort, World's #4 most-visited theme parks in 2023. We will stay 3 nights at the official hotel of Tokyo Disney Resort located near the Disney Resort Monorail station. You will get a chance to visit Disney’s official souvenir shop Bon Voyage and Ikspiari Shopping mall after hotel check in (optional). (Lunch will be at your own expense)
JUN 8 (MON), 9 (TUE) DISNEY RESORT,
HOTEL OKURA TOKYO BAY
You can spend two whole days enjoying Tokyo Disney Resort! Tokyo Disney Sea is a sea-themed park that is only available in Japan and is different from any other Disney park in the world. The intention was to create a more adult-themed park, including faster, scarier rides and shows designed for older audiences. 2024 opened “Fantasy Springs,” immersing you in the worlds of Frozen, Tangled, and Peter Pan. In the morning, we will go to the station and catch a Disney Resort Line monorail to the main entrance of Tokyo Disney Sea. Upon arrival, a day of free time to have fun at Disney Sea. Wandering around, you will be amazed at the fantastic shows and rides in the parks, such as the carnival-like Toy Story Mania, the Tower of Terror free fall, the high-speed ride through Indiana Jones Adventure, the roller coaster type ride Journey to the Center of the Earth, and the simulation experience called Soaring Fantastic Flight etc. You can visit Tokyo Disney Land the next day. “Pooh's Hunny Hunt,” “The Happy Ride with Baymax,” “Monsters, Inc. Ride & Go Seek!” “Enchanted Tale of Beauty and the Beast” is available only in Japan! We will give you a "Park ticket of Tokyo Disney Sea (1 day), Tokyo Disney Land (1 day), and a 3-day Monorail pass." You can return to the hotel anytime, using the monorail. If you wish, you can see fireworks in the evening at the park. (Lunch / Dinner will be at your own expense)
JUN 10 (WED) YOKOHAMA,
YOKOHAMA BAY SHERATON HOTEL & TOWERS
All day Tokyo Metropolis Tour! Enjoy the World’s Biggest City, Tokyo's mega-city vibes, and buzzing energy. We will visit the iconic Tokyo Sky Tree, the world’s highest stand-alone tower, at 2,080 feet. We will go up to the 1,148 feet high observation deck from where you can enjoy the best 360-degree panoramic spectacular views out over Japan’s giant metropolis. You will also get a chance to enjoy shopping and lunch at the interesting shopping complex "Tokyo Solamachi." Many highly specialized shops offer a variety of Japanese traditional crafts and pop-culture goods. Then proceed to Ueno in central Tokyo and visit the National Museum of Nature and Science, Japan's largest science museum. We will see outstanding and curiosity-inspiring exhibitions, exploring the animal and plant kingdoms, the prehistoric world, etc. Impressive collections of dinosaur displays are worth seeing. Then head to Yokohama, the 2nd largest city in Japan. We will stay 2 nights at a very convenient hotel within easy walking distance to a department store, a big electronics store, a 100 Yen shop, and an underground shopping mall. After hotel arrival, the tour guides will take you to Pokémon Center Yokohama.
JUN 11 (THU) YOKOHAMA,
YOKOHAMA BAY SHERATON HOTEL & TOWERS
Enjoy Hakkeijima Seaparadise, a complex amusement island floating on Yokohama Bay. We will visit one of Japan’s top aquariums, Aqua Resorts, which consists of four Aquariums that display 700 types of 12 million sea creatures. Discover quite an impressive aquarium with marine mammal shows in which animals put on a series of performances. You can also enjoy shopping at various stores, eating local foods at restaurants, and seeing 20,000 hydrangeas blooming in the amusement park. Then proceed to the Japanese Overseas Migration Museum. You can learn about the history of Japanese emigration with displays showing pictures, documents, daily life tools, etc., of Japanese people emigrating overseas, including Hawaii. Many exhibits tell the story of the over 2.5 million Japanese who left their homeland to settle in Hawaii. You will learn more about their past, their daily lives, how they lived and worked, the reasons for emigration, the struggles, the growth, and development in the new country, their impact, and their descendants' impact throughout the world, and why there are fairly large Japanese communities in Hawaii. It is a significant museum for those who have a Japanese background. After returning to the hotel, Free Time to continue Shopping, Packing, etc. (Lunch / Dinner will be at your own expense).
JUN 12 (FRI) YOKOHAMA / HONOLULU,
At check-out time, our agent will tape and tie up the boxes and take the baggage to be checked in. In the afternoon, go to Haneda International Airport to catch Japan Airlines flight #72 in the evening to Honolulu(or via domestic airport), arriving the same morning, June 12 (Fri). After clearing U.S. Customs, proceed home. (Lunch / Dinner will be at your own expense)
*Itinerary and Meals are subject to change at any time.
