TOUR ITINERARY
MAR. 13 (SAT) HONOLULU,
Depart from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport on a Japan Airlines flight to Haneda International Airport. A meal and light snack will be served on board, along with complimentary beverages. You can also enjoy in-flight entertainment, including movies, during your journey to Japan.
MAR. 14 (SUN) ASAKUSA,
ASAKUSA VIEW HOTEL
Arrive at Haneda International Airport and, after clearing government formalities, transfer by bus to Asakusa, one of Tokyo’s most popular sightseeing areas, known for its historic temple complex and charming old downtown atmosphere. We will stay for two nights at a hotel conveniently located in the heart of Asakusa, within easy walking distance of Sensoji Temple, Tokyo’s oldest temple, originally built in the 7th century, and Nakamise Shopping Street, one of Tokyo’s most historic shopping streets, lined with around 90 traditional souvenir shops and food stalls. As you stroll through the area, you can feel the atmosphere of an Edo-period downtown townscape. After hotel check-in, your tour guide will take you holo-holo around the hotel area. Shopping areas are right on your doorstep, and you can visit nearby places such as a supermarket, Don Quijote discount store, and other local shops, even in the evening.
MAR. 15 (MON) ASAKUSA,
ASAKUSA VIEW HOTEL
We will enjoy a full-day sightseeing tour of Tokyo, Japan’s exciting capital city and one of the world’s top metropolitan areas, with a population of about 14 million people. In the morning, we will visit the famous landmark, Tokyo Skytree, the world’s tallest freestanding broadcasting tower at 2,080 feet. We will go up to the observation deck, where you can enjoy spectacular 360-degree panoramic views of the greater Tokyo metropolis. You will also have a chance to visit Tokyo Solamachi, one of Tokyo’s popular shopping complexes, offering a wide variety of authentic Japanese foods, unique traditional souvenirs, pop-culture goods, and specialty shops, including the Pokémon Center, Sanrio shop, and more. Then, we will proceed to Shinagawa in southern Tokyo to visit Maxell Aqua Park Shinagawa, an immersive urban-style indoor aquarium that combines the wonders of marine life with advanced digital technology, sound effects, dazzling lights, and fantastic visuals. This unique aquarium offers a different experience from a typical aquarium, with attractions such as a tunnel where sharks and rays appear to fly overhead, illuminated jellyfish displays, and its main attraction: a brilliant dolphin performance with digital art based on seasonal themes in a 360-degree circular pool. Enjoy extraordinary attractions and experience the captivating beauty and quality found only in Japan. After returning to the hotel, you can enjoy strolling around and shopping in the lively Asakusa area.
(Lunch and dinner will be at your own expense.)
MAR. 16 (TUE) HACHIOJI,
HOTEL KEIO PLAZA HACHIOJI
Today, we will visit one of Tokyo’s exciting new attractions, Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter, which opened in 2023. It is the second attraction of its kind in the world after London and offers a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at how the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts movies were made. You will be able to explore the magical world of Harry Potter in Tokyo while walking through real movie sets, costumes, props, immersive exhibits, seasonal displays, and behind-the-scenes experiences. Highlights include full-scale recreations of iconic scenes such as the Great Hall at Hogwarts, the Ministry of Magic Atrium, the Dursleys’ house on Privet Drive, the triple-decker Knight Bus at the outdoor Backlot, Platform 9¾ with the Hogwarts Express, and the Forbidden Forest, where you may encounter magical creatures. You can also enjoy fun photo opportunities, such as appearing in a moving portrait on the Grand Staircase or cheering at a Quidditch match. In addition, you can taste magical dishes and drinks at special dining areas, including the world’s largest Butterbeer Bar, and enjoy shopping at the world’s largest dedicated Harry Potter shop, featuring Tokyo-exclusive merchandise. Afterward, we will proceed to Hachioji in western Tokyo. Hachioji Station, department stores, and supermarkets are all within a short walk of our hotel. After hotel check-in, your tour guides will take you holo-holo around the nearby shopping area.
(Lunch and dinner will be at your own expense.)
MAR. 17 (WED) LAKE KAWAGUCHI,
HOTEL REGINA KAWAGUCHIKO
We will head to Yamanashi, often called the “Land of Beautiful Mountains,” for its famous mountain scenery, including Mt. Fuji and the Southern Japan Alps. We will visit the Yamanashi Prefectural Maglev Exhibition Center, where you can learn about the world’s fastest bullet train technology, with the Superconducting Maglev designed to travel at speeds of up to 374 mph. Through exhibits and displays, we will learn about one of the world’s most advanced railway systems. Later, we will enjoy seasonal Strawberry Picking, where you can taste fresh and sweet Japanese strawberries. Shingen Mochi is one of Yamanashi’s most famous sweets and a popular souvenir throughout Japan. We will visit Kikyouya, a factory shop of a well-established confectionery company with over 130 years of history, where you can purchase this beloved local specialty. Later, we will head to Lake Yamanaka, one of the Fuji Five Lakes, to enjoy the exciting Yamanakako KABA Amphibious Bus. This unique experience allows the bus to drive from land directly into the lake. After watching a short video about the KABA Bus, we will board the bus, count down, and splash into the water. If the weather is clear, you may enjoy magnificent views of Mt. Fuji while feeling the refreshing breeze across the lake. Our hotel is located at the foot of Mt. Fuji, with picture windows in the rooms facing the mountain. This evening, you can enjoy a relaxing soak in the onsen hot spring bath and a traditional Japanese kaiseki dinner.
MAR. 18 (THU) DISNEY RESORT,
HOTEL OKURA TOKYO BAY
We will head to Daiba, a popular shopping and entertainment district located on a man-made island in Tokyo Bay. We will visit Aqua City Odaiba, a shopping mall with a wonderful location overlooking Tokyo Bay, the Rainbow Bridge, and the Tokyo skyline. Enjoy shopping and lunch at the mall, which features about 120 shops and restaurants, including Toys“R” Us, Disney Store, Onitsuka Tiger, 100-yen shops, a variety of dining options, and a ramen alley. Later, we will visit the internationally renowned teamLab Planets TOKYO, one of Tokyo’s hottest art attractions. This multimedia art museum combines digital art with the beauty of nature through immersive experiences of light, water, sound, and movement. It features several multisensory, full-body immersive art exhibitions, including the Water Area, where you can walk barefoot and interact with artworks as the water around you, and the Garden Area, where you can experience the beautiful “Floating Flower Garden” surrounded by thousands of live orchids. The large-scale artworks create a magical fusion of color, light, and nature, offering a fun and unforgettable sensory journey. Then, we will head to Tokyo Disney Resort, one of the world’s most-visited theme park resorts. We will stay for three nights at an official Tokyo Disney Resort Hotel, conveniently located near the Disney Resort Line monorail station. After hotel check-in, you will have an optional chance to visit Disney’s official souvenir shop, Bon Voyage, and Ikspiari shopping mall.
(Lunch and dinner will be at your own expense.)
MAR. 19 (FRI) & 20 (SAT) DISNEY RESORT,
HOTEL OKURA TOKYO BAY
You will have two full days to enjoy Tokyo Disney Resort. On the first day, we will visit Tokyo DisneySea, a sea-themed Disney park found only in Japan. The sights, details, attractions, and atmosphere are unlike any other Disney park in the world. DisneySea offers exciting attractions, character greetings, performances, shows, and a wide variety of dining options throughout its themed ports. One of the newest and most popular areas is Fantasy Springs, where you can experience the worlds of Frozen, Tangled, and Peter Pan. In the morning, we will go to the station and take the Disney Resort Line monorail to the main gate station of Tokyo DisneySea. Upon arrival, you will have the whole day free to enjoy the park at your own pace. As you explore, you can enjoy many popular attractions such as Toy Story Mania!, Tower of Terror, Indiana Jones Adventure: Temple of the Crystal Skull, Journey to the Center of the Earth, Soaring: Fantastic Flight, and more. The next day, you can visit Tokyo Disneyland, the first Disney park built outside the United States. Tokyo Disneyland features many familiar Disney favorites, including Pirates of the Caribbean, The Haunted Mansion, Jungle Cruise: Wildlife Expeditions, and Splash Mountain. The park also offers unique attractions available only in Japan, such as Pooh’s Hunny Hunt, Enchanted Tale of Beauty and the Beast, The Happy Ride with Baymax, and Monsters, Inc. Ride & Go Seek!. We will provide you with a one-day park ticket for Tokyo DisneySea, a one-day park ticket for Tokyo Disneyland, and a three-day Disney Resort Line monorail pass. You may return to the hotel on your own at any time by using the monorail. In the evening, you may also enjoy the fireworks at the park if available.
(Lunch and dinner will be at your own expense.)
MAR. 21 (SUN) HANEDA / HONOLULU,
At check-out time, our agent will come to tape and tie up the boxes, then assist with taking the baggage downstairs for check-in. In the afternoon, we will proceed by bus to Narita International Airport to catch our evening flight to Honolulu. We will arrive in Honolulu the same morning, Sunday, March 21. After clearing U.S. Customs, please proceed home.
(Lunch and dinner will be at your own expense.)
*Itinerary and Meals are subject to change at any time.