Osaka, nara, kyoto, hakone, tokyo
Traveling through Japan promises a trip steeped in history, culture, tradition, and grace. Embark on an exhilarating journey through the heart of Japan, where every step is a dance between past and present, tradition and innovation. This adventure is tailor-made for intrepid souls eager to rediscover or acquaint themselves with this captivating country. We explore the most popular and significant cities on Japan’s main island of Honshu. If you have never been here before, give yourself a gift and join us on this journey.
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Land Only per person based on Double Occupancy: $3,999.00
For Single Occupancy, Add: $1,290.00
Round trip Eva Airways Airfare: $1,775.23
(Comprised of $1,350. base airfare and $425.23 in taxes, fees and surcharges)
Additional charges for Pre Reserved Seats May Apply
See Land Only pricing notes
Applications
For Single Occupancy, Add: $1,290.00
Round trip Eva Airways Airfare: $1,775.23
(Comprised of $1,350. base airfare and $425.23 in taxes, fees and surcharges)
Additional charges for Pre Reserved Seats May Apply
See Land Only pricing notes
Applications
Wed., Jun 10 – Depart Home:
Thu., Jun 11 – Cross the International Dateline:
Fri., Jun 12 – Arrive in Taipei: You arrive a day before the Rotary Convention activities begin. Hotel accommodations and transfers to the convention hotels are not included in the tour price.
Sat., Jun 13 – Wed., Jun 17 - Taipei: Attend the Rotary International Convention. No Howard Tours’ events are scheduled in deference to the Rotary Convention activities.
Thu., Jun 18 – Taipei/Osaka: This afternoon, we depart on our group flight to Osaka, Japan. Upon our evening arrival, we will transfer to our accommodations at the Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka, which include daily breakfasts.
Fri., Jun 19 – Osaka: This morning, we begin our exploration of Osaka, including visits to Himeji Castle, a UNESCO world heritage site, followed by a walk through the beautifully manicured Japanese garden at Kokoen Gardens. The afternoon is free so you can explore this vibrant city. This evening, we will enjoy a welcome dinner.
Sat., June 20 – Osaka/Kyoto: We depart Osaka and travel to Nara, Japan’s 8th century capital; sightseeing includes visits to the Todaiji Temple, Deer Park, and Kasuga Taisha shrine. Lunch is provided. After lunch we continue to the ancient city of Kyoto for sightseeing at the Heian Shrine, before transferring to our acccommodations at the Hotel Okura Kyoto, which includes daily breakfasts.
Sun., June 21 – Kyoto: Kyoto is the fabled former capital of Japan, noted for its imperial palaces, Shinto shrines, Buddhist temples, traditional wooden houses, and traditions. This morning’s city sightseeing includes Kinkakuji Temple, Nijo Castle, built by the founder of the Tokugawa Shogunate, Nishiki Market, etc. Afternoon free.
Mon., June 22 – Kyoto/Hakone: This morning’s city sightseeing includes the Kinkakui (The Golden Pavillion) and Nijo Castle. This afternoon, we board a Shinkansen bullet train bound for Odawara and Lake Hakone. Traditional bento box lunch onboard the train. Lake Hakone is a special, precious place with magnificent views and traditional Japanese hotels. Prince Hakone Ashinoko Hotel, which includes tonight’s dinner and tomorrow’s breakfast. This evening, you can enjoy a traditional “onsen,” which are baths that use mineral water from the naturally heated hot springs.
Tue., June 23 – Hakone/Tokyo: All day sightseeing en route to Tokyo including a boat cruise on Lake Hakone and a cable car ride to the top of Mt. Komagatake for a magnificent view of the surroundings, including Mt. Fuji on a clear day. Lunch is provided as a tour service, before we continue our travels to Tokyo. Our accommodations are at the Hotel Metropolitan Ikebukuro, which includes daily breakfasts.
Wed., June 24 – Tokyo: This morning’s city sightseeing includes visits to the Tokyo Tower, Imperial Palace Plaza, and the Meiji Shrine. This afternoon and evening are free for your to explore Tokyo’s shopping, exciting street life, and famous restaurants
Thu., June 25 – Tokyo: Today’s all-day sightseeing takes us to Kamakura to witness the Great Buddha, a national treasurer, Kasedera temple, the historical Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, etc. Lunch provided as a tour service.
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Fri., June 26 – Tokyo: Today’s all-day sightseeing takes us to Nikko, to visit Toshugu Shrine complex, the Tamozawa Imperial Villa, and Kirfuri Falls. Lunch is provided as a tour service before we return to Tokyo.
Sat., June 27 – Tokyo: Our final day of sightseeing includes visits to the Edo Museum, Asakusa Kannon Temple, etc. This afternoon is free for final shopping and exploration. This evening, we will gather for a final dinner, provided as a tour service.
Sun., June 28 – Tokyo/Depart for Home: Today, our visit to Japan ends as we provide a motorcoach transfer for our members departing on our group flight.
Thu., Jun 11 – Cross the International Dateline:
Fri., Jun 12 – Arrive in Taipei: You arrive a day before the Rotary Convention activities begin. Hotel accommodations and transfers to the convention hotels are not included in the tour price.
Sat., Jun 13 – Wed., Jun 17 - Taipei: Attend the Rotary International Convention. No Howard Tours’ events are scheduled in deference to the Rotary Convention activities.
Thu., Jun 18 – Taipei/Osaka: This afternoon, we depart on our group flight to Osaka, Japan. Upon our evening arrival, we will transfer to our accommodations at the Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka, which include daily breakfasts.
Fri., Jun 19 – Osaka: This morning, we begin our exploration of Osaka, including visits to Himeji Castle, a UNESCO world heritage site, followed by a walk through the beautifully manicured Japanese garden at Kokoen Gardens. The afternoon is free so you can explore this vibrant city. This evening, we will enjoy a welcome dinner.
Sat., June 20 – Osaka/Kyoto: We depart Osaka and travel to Nara, Japan’s 8th century capital; sightseeing includes visits to the Todaiji Temple, Deer Park, and Kasuga Taisha shrine. Lunch is provided. After lunch we continue to the ancient city of Kyoto for sightseeing at the Heian Shrine, before transferring to our acccommodations at the Hotel Okura Kyoto, which includes daily breakfasts.
Sun., June 21 – Kyoto: Kyoto is the fabled former capital of Japan, noted for its imperial palaces, Shinto shrines, Buddhist temples, traditional wooden houses, and traditions. This morning’s city sightseeing includes Kinkakuji Temple, Nijo Castle, built by the founder of the Tokugawa Shogunate, Nishiki Market, etc. Afternoon free.
Mon., June 22 – Kyoto/Hakone: This morning’s city sightseeing includes the Kinkakui (The Golden Pavillion) and Nijo Castle. This afternoon, we board a Shinkansen bullet train bound for Odawara and Lake Hakone. Traditional bento box lunch onboard the train. Lake Hakone is a special, precious place with magnificent views and traditional Japanese hotels. Prince Hakone Ashinoko Hotel, which includes tonight’s dinner and tomorrow’s breakfast. This evening, you can enjoy a traditional “onsen,” which are baths that use mineral water from the naturally heated hot springs.
Tue., June 23 – Hakone/Tokyo: All day sightseeing en route to Tokyo including a boat cruise on Lake Hakone and a cable car ride to the top of Mt. Komagatake for a magnificent view of the surroundings, including Mt. Fuji on a clear day. Lunch is provided as a tour service, before we continue our travels to Tokyo. Our accommodations are at the Hotel Metropolitan Ikebukuro, which includes daily breakfasts.
Wed., June 24 – Tokyo: This morning’s city sightseeing includes visits to the Tokyo Tower, Imperial Palace Plaza, and the Meiji Shrine. This afternoon and evening are free for your to explore Tokyo’s shopping, exciting street life, and famous restaurants
Thu., June 25 – Tokyo: Today’s all-day sightseeing takes us to Kamakura to witness the Great Buddha, a national treasurer, Kasedera temple, the historical Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, etc. Lunch provided as a tour service.
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Fri., June 26 – Tokyo: Today’s all-day sightseeing takes us to Nikko, to visit Toshugu Shrine complex, the Tamozawa Imperial Villa, and Kirfuri Falls. Lunch is provided as a tour service before we return to Tokyo.
Sat., June 27 – Tokyo: Our final day of sightseeing includes visits to the Edo Museum, Asakusa Kannon Temple, etc. This afternoon is free for final shopping and exploration. This evening, we will gather for a final dinner, provided as a tour service.
Sun., June 28 – Tokyo/Depart for Home: Today, our visit to Japan ends as we provide a motorcoach transfer for our members departing on our group flight.
