Japan with Yuzawa and Hakone

Today we have a full day excursion to Yuzawa Snow Mountain – a snow land surrounded by Japanese Alps. It is known for its deep powdered snow. Let’s put on our snowshoes and enjoy gondola ride, snowmobile, sledging, sliding etc. All guests will have a short Meet & Greet session today during the bus journey.

Today we visit Asakusa Temple Complex along with Nakamise Shopping area. We then take a photo stop at Tokyo Skytree. Later we explore Shinjuku Garden which is famous for its traditional Japanese landscapes. We enjoy shopping at Shibuya crossing and take a photo stop at Hachiko – The statue of Japanese Dog Akita, remembered for his remarkable loyalty to his owner for whom he continued to wait for over nine years following his death and Imperial Palace – main residence of the Emperor of Japan. It is a large park-like area located in the Chiyoda district.

Today we visit Yamanashi Maglev Exhibition Center which offers informational exhibits on the future world’s fastest bullet train. Later we proceed to Hakone - is a mountainous town known for its hot springs resorts (onsen) and views of the iconic volcano Mount Fuji. Upon arrival, we visit Japan's first Open Air Museum – an outdoor sculpture gallery that plays with nature. Situated in the mountains of Hakone, it spreads across 70,000 square meters and has beautiful views of the surrounding mountains. In the evening, we relax at Hakone Kowakien Yunessun – which offers traditional Japanese hot spring baths with gorgeous views of the Hakone mountains.

Today we visit Mt. Fuji 5th Station and enjoy spectacular views of the Mt. Fuji, followed by a visit to Gotemba Peace Park. Later it’s time for an exciting travel by Bullet train to Hiroshima from Mishima / Odawara station.

Today we visit the world famous landmark of Japan – Miyajima Shrine and its Floating Torii Gate. Later we visit Hiroshima Peace Park and History museum, followed by a visit to Bomb Dome, Sadako Monument and the Memorial Cenotaph. Upon arrival at Osaka, we view Gate Tower Building – a 16-storey office building famous for the highway that passes through three floors of the building. It’s time to discover the incredible Team Lab Botanical Garden – a multi-sensory art display that combines touch, sound and visual effects.

Today we enjoy a walk through Arashiyama Bamboo Groove and Togetsukyo Bridge – Arashiyama Bridge. We then visit the spectacular Golden Pavilion followed by a stroll around Gion with its traditional village setup. Later we to proceed to Fushimi Inari Shrine which is famous for its thousands of Vermilion Torii Gates. On our return journey to Osaka, we pass by Osaka Castle.

Today we head to Nara - the first capital of Japan. We visit Nara Deer Park – Home to hundreds of freely roaming deer. Nara's nearly 1200 deer have been designated as a natural treasure. Later we visit Todaiji Temple – A UNESCO World Heritage site and also one of Japan's most famous and historically significant temples and a landmark of Nara. Later we visit Kaiyukan Aquarium consists of over 15 large tanks, each recreating a specific region of the Pacific Rim, taking visitors on a virtual tour of the Pacific Ocean.
In the evening, we have free time for shopping at Namba/Dotonbori District.

It’s time now to say goodbye, Phir Milenge!
Let’s stay in touch with each other through email, phone, WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, etc. and meet again on yet another memorable Indian Paradise tour. See you all! ‘Mumbai to Mumbai’ tour guests will proceed to the airport as per their scheduled group flight departure time and start their journey back home. 'Joining & Leaving' tour guests will proceed on their own to their scheduled departure destination, like an airport, railway station, bus terminal, or cruise terminal. Tour concludes.
Please note:
Airline: On group tours, we generally fly well-reputed airlines that are group-friendly. During your air travel, refreshments and meals are provided as per the airline policy. However, we recommend you carry dry snacks of your choice for the flight journey.
Transport: For transfers and sightseeing, we use mini coaches, big coaches, or small vans, depending on the respective tour group size. If you wish to have a separate vehicle solely for yourself or your family, it can be arranged at an additional cost, subject to availability.
Sightseeing attractions: Given the current dynamic situation, some monuments or sightseeing places may be closed temporarily without any prior notice; in such cases, every attempt will be made to visit an alternate sightseeing place if possible.
Hotels: The hotels on tour are comfortable and have been appreciated by Indian Paradise’s guests in the past. The category of hotels on international tours is a mix of three-star, three-star superior, and basic four-star.

Meals: On tour, we provide all meals, from day one to the last day, as mentioned in the itinerary. Breakfasts are generally continental on European tours, whereas, lunches and dinners are Indian OR Indian along with a local dish OR local cuisine, OR at times fast food meals from Subway, McDonald’s, etc., depending on the convenience and ease of execution of the itinerary or the availability of food at the respective destination.
Post-Covid Precautions: All tours are available for fully vaccinated guests (both doses of Covishield/Covaxin with a 15-day cooling-off period post the 2nd dose) and are subject to government directives and orders, airline connectivity, and visa regulations.
All guests must follow the prevailing mandatory requirements for travel, such as RT-PCR tests (departure and arrival), a certificate of full vaccination, web check-in, self-declaration, etc., as per the airline, state, or country. Any cost incurred for such requirements is not part of the tour price and should be borne by the guests.