Japan – A Land of Timeless Charm

9 Days / 8 Nights
Kochi → Japan (Ashi Lake cruise, Miyajima Island, Owakudani Valley, Team Lab Planet Museum, Tokyo Skytree)

Journey Through Japan’s Spring Magic

Flights by SriLankan Airlines

8 Nights | 9 Days | 25, 30 Mar and Apr 05 2026

Welcome to Japan, a land where modern innovation blends harmoniously with ancient traditions. This unforgettable journey takes you through bustling cities, serene temples, breathtaking landscapes, and exquisite cuisine. Explore Japan’s rich history, vibrant culture, and warm hospitality. From the peaceful gardens of Kyoto to the neon-lit streets of Tokyo, this tour promises experiences that will astonish and inspire you.

Itinerary

Begin your journey at Kochi International Airport and meet the Malayalee Tour Manager from Santamonica.
Board your flight to Singapore.
Upon arrival in Singapore, take the connecting flight to Tokyo.
Touch down at Haneda Airport, Tokyo, and meet your guide.
Proceed to the Tokyo Sky Tree, the tallest structure in Japan at 634 meters, offering a bird’s-eye view of Tokyo from the 350-meter observation deck.
Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.
Check in to your hotel in Tokyo city.
Overnight stay at the hotel.

Visit the Shibuya Crossing, the world’s busiest pedestrian intersection where thousands of people cross in different directions as the traffic lights turn green.
Visit the Hachiko Statue, a bronze monument honoring the loyal Akita dog Hachiko, who waited for his owner for almost a decade after the owner’s death.
Dinner at a local restaurant.
Return to the hotel.
Overnight stay at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel.
Check out of the hotel.
Proceed to Fujiyama (Mt. Fuji), an active volcano, a sacred symbol, and the tallest mountain in Japan.
Visit the Mt. Fuji World Heritage Center, a museum dedicated to Mount Fuji’s recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Visit the Kawaguchiko Music Forest, a European-themed park and museum featuring automatic musical instruments, antique music boxes, mechanical organs, and a 1905 French fairground organ that plays every 30 minutes.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
Proceed for the Kawaguchiko Lake Cruise — a 20-minute pleasure boat ride on Lake Kawaguchiko offering spectacular views of Mt. Fuji and opportunities for scenic photography.
Check in to the hotel.
Dinner at the hotel restaurant.
Overnight stay at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel.
Check out of the hotel.
Start the day with a Nagoya city tour — Japan’s fourth-most populated city and one of the leading business and industrial hubs with over 2 million residents.
Visit the Nagoya SCMaglev Museum, featuring displays of modern high-speed rail advancements, steam locomotives, retired trains, Shinkansen bullet trains, and more.
OR visit the Toyota Kaikan Museum, showcasing Toyota’s latest models and technologies (ideal for car enthusiasts).
Lunch at a local restaurant.
Proceed to Nara, home to some of Japan’s oldest and largest temples.
Visit Nara Park, a central city park with freely roaming deer considered messengers of the gods.
Visit Todai-ji Shrine, one of Japan’s most historically significant temples and home to the world’s largest wooden building, housing a 15-meter bronze Buddha statue.
Dinner at a local restaurant.
Check in to the hotel in Nara City.
Overnight stay at the hotel.

Proceed to Kyoto city tour
Visit Kiyomizu-dera Temple
- A UNESCO World Heritage site and a Buddhist temple located in Kyoto.
- Famous for its wooden stage built without any nails—an architectural marvel.
Lunch at a local Japanese restaurant
Visit Kinkakuji Golden Pavilion
- A golden temple with two floors completely covered in gold leaf.
- Beautifully built overlooking a pond.
- Initially a retirement villa, it later became a Zen temple.
Next stop: Fushimi Inari Shrine
- An important shrine famous for its thousand vermillion torii gates.
- Dedicated to Inari, the Shinto God of rice.
- Foxes are considered the God’s messengers; many fox statues can be found here.
Visit Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
- Enjoy a relaxing and soothing trail through this magical and serene forest.
- Filled with slender, tall bamboo stalks that tower into the sky—an enchanting and picturesque view.
Dinner at a local Indian restaurant
Return to the hotel
Overnight stay at the hotel

Breakfast at the hotel
- Check out of the hotel
- Proceed with Osaka city tour
  - Known as Japan’s Kitchen, it is the second-largest metropolitan area.
  - Famous for its diverse culinary scene, street foods, night markets, Universal Studios, historic castles, and impressive architecture.
- Indulge in a Tea Ceremony
  - Drinking tea in Japan is a unique cultural experience.
  - The ceremony follows rituals from preparation to serving, offering deep insight into Japanese tradition.
- Depart from Osaka
- Stop for lunch at a local restaurant
- Proceed to Hiroshima via Shinkansen Bullet Train
  - A high-speed railway network renowned for speed, reliability, and safety.
  - Nicknamed the “bullet train” due to its aerodynamics and bullet-like shape.
  - Travels up to 320 km/h, connecting Japan’s largest cities efficiently.
- Explore Miyajima Island and Itsukushima Shrine
  - A centuries-old shrine and UNESCO World Heritage site.
  - Famous for its iconic floating torii gate in the sea.
  - Built over water, with buildings connected by boardwalks supported by pillars above the sea.
  - At low tide, the gate is fully visible; at high tide, it appears to float on water.
- Dinner at a local restaurant
- Check into the hotel in Hiroshima city
- Overnight stay at the hotel

Breakfast at the hotel
Proceed to Hiroshima city tour
- Hiroshima was the victim of a nuclear bomb blast by the US in 1945.
Visit Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Atomic Bomb Dome
- Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park: Built in memory of lives lost during the nuclear bombing, symbolizing peace and resilience.
- Atomic Bomb Dome: Originally the Prefectural Industrial Promotion Hall, destroyed in the atomic bomb. Parts of the walls and dome remain standing and it is now a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Depart for Himeji city
- Famous for Japan’s beautiful and well-preserved feudal castles.
- Recognized as a national treasure and UNESCO World Heritage site.
Lunch at a local restaurant
Visit Himeji Castle (White Heron Castle)
- Known for its elegant white appearance and excellent preservation.
- Never destroyed by war, fire, or earthquake.
- Popular spot for cherry blossom viewing.
Leave for Kobe city
Arrive and check in to the hotel, Kobe city
Dinner at the hotel restaurant
Overnight stay at the hotel

Breakfast at the hotel
Proceed to Kobe city tour
- Kobe is one of Japan’s most attractive cities and the first port city to open for foreign trade.
Visit Kobe Earthquake Memorial Museum
- Built to honor the lives lost during the 1995 earthquake.
- Educates visitors on disaster prevention.
Transfer to Osaka
Lunch at a local restaurant
Visit Umeda Sky Building
- A 173-meter high-rise consisting of two towers connected by a floating garden observatory on the 39th floor.
- Offers spectacular panoramic views of the city.
Shopping at Shinsaibashi and Dotonbori
- Dotonbori: Known for lively nightlife, neon signs, clubs, and amazing food.
- Shinsaibashi: A retail paradise for shoppers.
Dinner at a local Indian restaurant
Drive back to the hotel
Overnight stay at the hotel

Take packed breakfast from the hotel
Check out from the hotel
Transfer to Kansai Airport
Check in for the flight to Singapore
Depart for Singapore
Arrive in Singapore
Take a connecting flight to Kochi
Arrive in Kochi

Inclusions & Exclusions

Economy class airfare (Ex-Kochi)
Shinkansen bullet train tickets
Hotel accommodations as per itinerary
Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Guided sightseeing with AC coach
Entrance tickets to all attractions
Malayalee Tour Manager
Travel insurance (up to 70 years, Indian passports only)

Passport cost
Optional excursions
Refundable security deposits
Extra meals, snacks, or beverages
Personal expenses (laundry, calls, shopping)
Anything not mentioned under “Inclusions”
TCS

Important Information

Indian and local cuisines served alternately; special meals chargeable.
Strict adherence to timing is required due to foreign driving laws.
Group bus cannot be used for personal sightseeing.
Weather or traffic delays may require itinerary changes; refunds not applicable.
Transit meals not provided unless airline includes them.
Refunds apply only to ticketed sightseeing activities, not photo stops.
Cruise (if applicable) may change schedule due to weather or company policy.