Tours to Japan and sakura. Tour to japan on sakura with a rest in a thermal resort

sakura is a tree symbolizing the soul of japan

Location

Tour covers the middle and western part of the main island - Honshu: Tokyo - Fujiyama - Kyoto - Osaka and Shikoko Island (11 days), with highest mountains and ancient cities. In a short time (8-11 days) - you can only learn a little about this vast world - Japan, but the main goal is to see cherry blossoms.

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Excursion tour «Japan SAKURA» , March-April 2020

Arrivals 15,22, 29 March, April 5,12 for 8 days and 11 days (with Sikoko), without air tickets, in $ (US dollars) for 1 person:

8 days	1-seater	2-seater *	2nd to 11	3rd to 11	3rd out of 11	up to 6 years*
Hotel 2*	2300$	1990$	1550$	No	No	390
Hotel 3*	2650$	2250$	2000$	2050$	1850$	420
Hotel 4*		2900$	2700$	1990$	2300$	490

11 days	1-seater	2-seater *	2nd to 11	3rd to 11	3rd out of 11	up to 6 years*
Hotel 2*	2690$	2390$	2350$	No	No	560
Hotel 3*	3200$	2690$	2450$	2090	2390	590
Hotel 4*	4990$	3600$	3300$	2900	3090	690

Payment in rubles at the rate of the Central Bank + 3% on the day of payment.
* In the absence of a couple - 1 local accommodation is paid (on request we select - without a guarantee), children "up to 6 years" - accommodated (optional) in any room, on the bed with parents

The tour price includes:

• accommodation in hotels of the selected category (according to the program) with breakfast
• 3 lunches on the tour for 8 days and 5 lunches for 11 days
• transfer airport-hotel Tokyo-airport (for JAL and Aeroflot flights)
• excursions - 4 (tour 8 days), 7 (tour 11 days) according to the program, with Russian-speaking guides, transport, entrance tickets, lunches or dinners
• JR Pass for 7 days, valid for the entire railway transport- including for transfers to Osaka and travel around the cities

Additional charge for 1 person:

• air tickets to Tokyo and back, at the moment the estimated price from Moscow is from 30,000 rubles. (flight with transfers) and from 45,000 rubles. - direct flight
• visa - $ 70 (without personal presence), $ 20 (self-submission, preparing documents), medical insurance is required (from $ 2 per day)
• optional excursions - it is advisable to book in advance)

Notes:

• Other options and dates available on request
• The program and type of transport (from private to public) can be adjusted depending on from the group set
• All hotels are within walking distance of the train stations. The following hotels (or similar) are planned - Tokyo: 2* ToyokoInn Shinagawa Tennozu , ToyokoInn Tozai-sen Nishikasai , 3* KeikyuEX Inn Shinagawa , SunrouteAriake , 4* GrandPrince Hotel Takanawa , East21 Tokyo ; Osaka: 2* Toyoko Inn Shin Osaka Higashiguchi , 3* MyStaysShinOsaka Conference Center , 4* Courtyard Marriott Shin Osaka hotel ; Kotohira: 2* Kompira onsen Wataya, 3* Kompira onsen Kotone, 4* KotohiraKadanhotel; Takamatsu: 2* Takamatsu Terminal Hotel, 3* OkuraTakamatsuhotel, 4*TakamatsuClementhotel. In general, in Japan the level of hotels is 0.5-1 star higher than in Europe, but in 2 * hotels the rooms are very small (about 10 sq.m.)

Territory

A trip to Japan during the cherry blossom season is not just a visit to this interesting country, but also "immersion" in her inner state, knowledge of her spirit. Sakura (Japanese cherry) is a tree symbolizing Japan, an integral part of its culture. From mid-March until the very end of April, hundreds of thousands of tourists flock to Japan to admire this phenomenon, when all of Japan is buried in pink sakura petals. It seems that everything is shrouded in clouds or light haze. Parks, gardens, alleys, become a place of pilgrimage for residents of the country and tourists. The cherry blossom period is considered a sacred time, in his honor they came up with a special holiday “hanami”, which translates as “contemplation of flowers”. In the world, and especially in Japan, many poems have been written that praise cherry blossoms. In ancient times, sakura was considered a symbol of the harvest, and its flowering indicated that it was time to plant rice. The Japanese firmly believed that nature was inhabited by spirits, and therefore offerings were made to sakura trees. Today, the tradition of celebrating the cherry blossom period has been preserved. People still gather under flowering trees, have picnics and fun until late at night.

The cherry blossom season ends quite quickly, after the first buds open on the trees, the cherries are in bloom from several hours to a week, after which the flowers rapidly fall to the ground. There are 16 species and about 400 varieties of sakura in total. The most famous of them are shidarezakura (blooms with pink flowers) and someyoshino (it blooms with white flowers). The most beautiful Japanese cherry blossoms can be seen in the ancient capitals - Kyoto, Nara and Kamakura. There are also many cherry trees in modern capital Japan - Tokyo, because the imperial family brought an ancient tradition to a new place and decorated the city with sakura trees. The province does not lag behind the capitals, because initially a purely aristocratic tradition of contemplating sakura has become popular, even in small towns and villages you can see this cherry orchards.

The time and place of abundant flowering is unpredictable - but it moves like a sea wave from north to south of the country, so tours starting in Tokyo also move south - to Kyoto-Osaka, which allows you to catch abundant flowering somewhere, and if you're lucky, they will move together with this wave. Of course, along the way, tourists will not ignore other sights of Japan - ultra-modern megapoles, ancient palaces and temples, views of Fujiyama and other mountains, get acquainted with the traditions of the Japanese.

Program

• 1st day
  Arrival at Tokyo airport. Transfer to the hotel ( to JAL and Aeroflot flights). Check-in after 16:00 (earlier check-in on request and for an additional fee), things can be left at the reception. In the evening it is offered for an additional fee (from $ 150) - an excursion "Evening Tokyo" - at 17:00 meeting with a guide in the hotel lobby, moving to the Akasaka area (by subway), 18:00 dinner at the restaurant Ninja Akasaka ” (you will get acquainted with Japanese cuisine, as well as the secrets of the ninja, the original menu and funny tricks),at 19:30 transfer to the Roppongi area - the busiest area of ​​the city, a place of concentration of clubs, discos, as well as the most fashionable area for living - Roppongi Hills, visiting observation deck in the Mori Tower building, at 21:00 return to the hotel

• 2nd day
  At 09:00 meeting with the guide. Tour of Tokyo by subway or minibus. Moving to the medieval area of ​​Asakusa. Visit Senso-ji, the oldest Buddhist temple in Tokyo. Here you can buy souvenirs and Japanese delicacies at Nakamise-dori shopping street. Dinner. Participation in the tea ceremony - the master conducts a demonstration of tea preparation, then the guests are given the opportunity to try to make real matcha tea. 15:15 Boarding the futuristic ship Himiko from the pier at Asakusa, transfer to entertainment district Odaiba, located on artificial island. From the deck, you can see the Marunouchi skyscrapers, the Fuji Television Building, the Rainbow Bridge, and the International Exhibition Center Tokyo. Walk around Odaiba, photo stop at the Statue of Liberty and Gangdam robot. Visiting a Toyota dealership. At 18:00 return to the hotel.
• 3rd day
  At 09:00 meeting with the guide. Tour of Tokyo public transport and on foot. You will visit Shinjuku Gyoen Park. During the Edo period, the shogun donated the land on which the modern territory of the park is located to an influential feudal lord and his viceroy, Naito. After the Meiji Restoration, the park was converted into an agricultural center, and then it came under the jurisdiction of the imperial family and turned into a botanical park. This is one of the best places in Tokyo for cherry blossom viewing. Visit to the Shinto shrine Meiji Jingu. 13:30 Lunch at the restaurant. After lunch - Samurai Museum. Samurai culture is an integral part of the Japanese spirit, so you will have a great chance to touch the traditions of the military class. The museum presents original armor, ammunition, swords and other samurai paraphernalia from different eras. Mini-show for 15 minutes about samurai traditions. Also, if you wish, you can take a picture with a samurai in full dress or hold a real samurai sword (surcharge on the spot, on your own). At 17:00 return to the hotel.
• 4th day
  

  Extract from the hotel with things. 08:00 meeting with the guide at the reception. Transfer to the Fuji-Hakone area by bus.Visit to the onsen mineral spring in a traditional Japanese hotel. Hot tubs inside and outside the ryokan allow you to experience the delights of traditional Japanese relaxation. Dinner at a local restaurant. Walk on Lake Asi on a stylized pirate ship.Visit to the mini-museum of wooden mosaic boxes Hakone Yosegi and a museum shop. All the boxes are handcrafted from local woods, whose intricate ornamentation and Japanese sophistication are renowned throughout Japan.After the tour, the guide accompaniesTake the Shinkansen bullet train at Odawara Station, self-transfer to Shin-Osaka Station without a guide.Self-transfer and check-in at the hotel.Attention - people with tattoos are not allowed to visit the onsen, pMount Fuji may not be visible due to weather conditionsa.

• 5th day
  09:00 Meeting with the guide. Sightseeing tour by chartered transport around the city of Kyoto, which has been the center of Japanese civilization for a thousand years. Here are the most popular attractions in Japan. Visits to the world famous Golden Pavilion - Kinkakuji. In the garden of the pavilion there is a pond "Mirror Lake". Visit Nijo Castle, famous for its "nightingale" floors. The floors in the castle are mounted in such a way that it is impossible to step on it without creating a noise reminiscent of birds singing. Dinner. A visit to a kimono factory and a kimono mini show. Visiting the Kiyomizu-dera temple, the main pavilion of which stands on high wooden piles on a hillside. The observation deck of the pavilion offers a magnificent view of Kyoto, complemented by many red maple trees. Walk through the ancient geisha district - Gion, famous for its traditional ancient architecture and many cozy shops with local products. Attending a performance of Japanese traditional arts at a local theater (seats are free). 19:30 Departure to Osaka, return to hotels at 20:30.

• 6th day
  Free time in Osaka. On this day, from 9-16:00, a guided public transport tour of Osaka and Nara is offered - for an additional fee. a fee of about $200. Nara is one of most beautiful cities, to this day retained the spirit of the old traditional Japan. There is a huge number of monuments of history, culture and architecture. You will visit the Todaiji temple complex, walk through the park, where hundreds of tame deer live. In the Deer Park on the outskirts of the city, you will also visit Kasuga Taisha Shrine and Botanical Garden Manyoshu at the temple. Then transfer to Osaka. Here you will visit Osaka Castle - a five-story samurai castle, then you can enjoy the panorama of the city and its environs from the height of the open observation deck of an ultra-modern skyscraper of 173 floors - the Umeda Sky Building.

• 7th day - for a group of 8 days
  Check-out from the hotel with things before 10:00. Independent transfer to Tokyo and check-in at the hotel. In the afternoon, you can visit Disneyland on your own or go on an excursion (for an additional fee of about $ 160, depending on the group set) to Yokohama.
• 7th day - for a group of 11 days
  The group stays in Osaka - take a walk to admire the parks with sakura. We also offer an excursion to the island of Mujiyama and Hiroshima - for extra. fee around $200 depending. 9:30 am Meet your guide at Hiroshima station. Excursion to Miyajima Island by public transport (train and ferry). You will visit the island of Miyajima, where no one has died or been born for hundreds of years. You will plunge into the unique atmosphere of the island as soon as you get off the ferry that brought you there. Deer (sacred animals according to Japanese beliefs) live here, they are not afraid of people at all and roam freely throughout the island. Official name Miyajima - Itsukushima, the name of the island's Shinto shrine, included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. You can admire the pearl of the island, Itsukushima Shrine, which is one of the most picturesque places in Japan. Take the funicular to the top of the island for an unforgettable view. At the end of the tour, seeing off to the Hiroshima station.

• 8th day - for a group for 8 days
  Check-out from Tokyo hotel before 10:00. Meeting with the driver in the lobby. Group transfer to the airport ( to JAL and Aeroflot flights) .
• 8th day - for a group for 11 days
  Check out from the hotel before 10 o'clock, independent transfer by Shinkansen to Okayama. Visiting Korakuen Garden , one of the three most beautiful parks in Japan, as well as Okayama Castle , also called the Black Crow Castle.Crossing the bridges to the island of Shikoku. visit temple of Kotohiratsu, one of the main Buddhist temples in Japan. The 1,300 steps of the temple lead to the deity Tengu, a crow-man carved into the rock. Not everyone can climb the stairs, so only the main complex of the temple, located in the first third of the ascent, is included in the inspection. You will also see the building of one of the oldest kabuki theaters - Kanamaru-za (inspection from the outside). Check-in at a hotel in the Kotohira area, near mineral springs.

• 9th day - for a group for 11 days
  Check out from the hotel, an excursion to the most beautiful mountains for a boat trip along the Oboke Gorge on the Yoshino-gawa River. Nearby is the Kazurabashi Vine Branch Suspension Bridge, which is an important cultural asset of the country. Located in the village of Nishi Iya, it is considered one of the three strangest bridges in Japan. Its length is 45 m, width is 2 m, it rises at a height of 14 m above the gorge. Those who wish can take a chance and cross the gorge along it. The route passes through stunning protected areas, the surrounding mountains enchant with their beauty.Then you will have lunch in the most unusual onsen in Japan.You need to go down to the onsen in a mountain river in a trailer of a real cable car. You will try Japanese cuisine and fish from the cleanest local rivers in a restaurant above a gorge in the mountains, which are 5 kilometers away from civilization. Here reigns the spirit of pilgrimage and the pristine beauty of the Japanese islands. After a rest in the onsen, we - transfer and accommodation in a hotel in the city of Takamatsu.

• 10th day - for a group for 11 days
  Check out from the hotel. Tour of Takamatsu by public transport, where you will visit the most beautiful landscape garden in Japan - Ritsurin, one of the most beautiful gardens in Japan. It was founded in 1625, construction continued for more than 100 years. The area of ​​the garden is about 75 hectares. The Ritsurin Koen Garden includes about six ponds and thirteen artificial hills. The whole area is divided into a Japanese garden, which is located on the south side, and a Western-style park in the north.Also, in the park there are cherry and plum groves - perfect place for walks under the shade of snow-white flower clouds.Immediately behind the park, Mount Shiun rises, providing a majestic backdrop to the scenery of the Ritsurin Garden.Transfer to Okayama by trainGreat Seto Bridge(1 hour 10 minutes), the construction of which took 40 years. The bridge is made up of six parts that could very well be separate bridges, each with its own unique design and charm. Tothe most beautiful views of the Inland Sea of ​​Japan This is what everyone should see.Transfer in Okayama to Shinkansen to Tokyo. Self-accommodation at the hotel.
• 11th day - for a group for 11 days
  Check out from Tokyo hotel 10:00. Meeting with the driver in the hotel lobby. Group transfer to the airport ( to JAL and Aeroflot flights) .

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07:00 – Breakfast in the hotel.

09:00 – In the morning you will be met by a guide in the hotel lobby and you will go on an excursion to the city Kamakura!
Located on the picturesque coast Pacific Ocean Kamakura - is ancient capital Japan, this is a small town with a lot of ancient Buddhist temples, quiet and picturesque. Kamakura is one of the oldest cities in Japan, founded in 1192.

10:00 – Daibudu Statue - Great Buddha
This Buddha statue is the second largest in Japan (the first is in Nara). The height of the statue is 11.4 m, weight - 93 tons. Buddha sits under open sky, green hills create a wonderful backdrop. The statue was cast in 1252. The statue was probably made by Ono Goryomon or Tanshi Hisatomo, the leading Japanese bronze sculptors of the time. At a certain period of time, the statue was gilded. There are still traces of gilding near the ears of the statue.

11:00 – Temple of Haseder

The temple was built in 736. You will marvel at the statue of the 11-headed goddess Kannon, 9.5 meters high. Another attraction of the temple is a giant bell cast in 1264, the oldest in Kamakura. It is declared the most important cultural value of Japan. You will completely immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the 12th century, feel like a part of the great past

13:00 – Lunch at a restaurant (Japanese cuisine).

14:00 –Hachimangu Temple
Hachimangu Shrine is an important shrine in Kamakura. It was founded in 1063 by representatives of the Minamoto family. The temple is dedicated to the god of war, as well as the memory of the legendary emperor Ojin Hachiman. Here Yoritomo warriors practiced yabusame - archery from a horse. In order to get to the temple, you need to go from the embankment through the entire city center along a long, wide passage with several tory gates along the way. The main hall stands on a terrace at the top of a wide staircase. The main hall houses the temple itself and a museum where shrines such as swords, masks and documents are kept.

15:00 – Departure for Yokohama.
Yokohama is a metropolis, largest port Japan, get ready for reality to exceed your wildest expectations.

16:00 –Landmark Tower
Tallest building in Yokohama and third tallest building in Japan. The height of the building is 296.3 m. The construction of the building was completed in 1993. The skyscraper houses the highest observation deck in the country.

17:00 – Future Port Minato Mirai
The most famous area "Minato Mirai" is located in the central part of Yokohama and means "port of the future" in Japanese. There are multi-storey office buildings, luxury hotels, shopping centers, restaurants, conference halls, exhibition complexes.

19:00 - Return to the hotel in Tokyo.
*Overnight at 3-star Tokyo hotel “Toyoko Inn Tokyo Shinagawa-eki Konan-guchi Tennozu”.

The tour price includes a standard JR PASS for 7 days. JR Pass is a voucher that upon arrival in Japan is exchanged for a travel ticket that allows you to freely move around Japan on intercity trains and buses of the JR group of companies. The exchange of the vouchers you have purchased will be centrally performed by a guide or a representative of our company (partially in your presence, as your passports with temporary visitor visas will be required for the exchange).

Excursions on the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 6th, 7th days are carried out on a charter bus. In the 5th (Miyajima) and 8th (Himeji) - moving to the island of Miyajima and Himeji by public transport, walking around the island and the castle.

If the group consists of 8 people or less, then all excursions will be conducted by public transport.

The company reserves the right to change the sequence of places visited during the tours.

Hotels

Race 1
March 25-28, Tokyo, Mitsui Garden Hotel Gotanda 4*
March 28 - April 1, Osaka, Hotel Quartz Shin-Osaka 4*
April 1-3, Mitsui Garden Hotel Gotanda 4*

Questions and answers

In Tokyo, sakura usually blooms after March 25th, and the peak of flowering falls on the last days of the month and the beginning of April. So both the first and the second race will definitely see the sakura in all its glory.

If there are three of us, how much will the trip cost for three people? Or will we have 2 double rooms?

There are rarely triple rooms in Japan, and the third bed is usually designed for a teenager. Therefore, triple rooms are not provided for this tour. You can consider the option of sharing or finding a companion to check into a double room. A room for one will cost a little more than $450.

Do we have to buy tickets ourselves as soon as we book? Which lines are better to fly and more convenient in time? Maybe you have the right site, where it is cheaper to buy?

Our tourists are people from different countries and cities, so everyone buys tickets on their own. You need to fly out for the first round on March 24th, and for the second round - on March 31st. But since flight prices may be lower on other days, you can arrive earlier or depart later, in any case, a transfer from the airport to the hotel and back will be provided. We will also help with booking a hotel in the days before and after the end of the tour. On additional days, the hotel will probably not be the one indicated in the program, since we make reservations for the tour in advance - half a year before arrival. Tickets can be issued on the website

How much does insurance cost for 9 or 10 days, and where can I buy it? I have insurance for a year - the territory of insurance is the whole world! Can I provide it?

Traveling in Japan does not require health insurance, but we recommend purchasing it. All detailed information you can look at the site And if you have ready-made insurance around the world, then it is suitable for Japan, but it is better to clarify this issue with the insurance company itself.

Bank fee for payment - what is it? How much per person? and who should pay it? And where?

The bank fee is a fee that the bank charges for international payments, so it varies depending on the amount of the transfer and the bank that makes the transfer. Usually it is up to $50 for one bank transfer, so it is more profitable to transfer the entire amount for several people in one payment, rather than separately.

According to the program, days 5 and 8 are train journeys, will we move with our suitcases ourselves, or leave them somewhere?

On the fifth day you make an excursion from Osaka to about. Miyajima and return back to Osaka, so there is no need to take luggage with you. Day 8: You make an excursion from Osaka to Himeji, and after that - transfer to Tokyo via Osaka, where you pick up your luggage from the hotel. We recommend that you send luggage from Osaka directly to your hotel in Tokyo by courier service (for an additional fee of ≈15$ per suitcase). Delivery will not take more than one day, but it will be much more convenient.

The tour includes payment for all excursions, entrance fees, accommodation in hotels with breakfast, transfers according to the tour program and lunches during the excursions. Therefore, in fact, there are expenses for personal expenses - water, Japanese sweets, souvenirs and dinner. $20 a day is enough economically, but we would recommend taking from $50 a day per person. You do not need to take additional excursions - even on the only free day from excursions in Tokyo, we provide an escort for shopping and walking around Odaiba.

• Will you make us a visa, but can you buy a ticket without a visa?

  You can buy an air ticket without a visa. We make a visa in advance, immediately after paying for the tour, but not earlier than 3 months before the start of the tour. Visa support for citizens Russia and Ukraine included in the price of the tour, excluding postage within Russia or Ukraine.

Tokyo

Arrival in Tokyo at Narita or Haneda airport. Meeting with a Japanese driver at the airport and transfer to the hotel on a shuttle bus with other tourists (without a guide). Self-check-in at a hotel of the selected category. Please note that most Japanese hotels check-in after 15:00/16:00. If you wish, you can order an early check-in for a fee, but this must be done in advance, at the stage of booking the tour.

Optional tour (for tourists arriving in Tokyo no later than 13:00) - an evening tour of Tokyo with a Russian-speaking guide (approximate tour time from 17:00 to 20:00). The cost of the tour is 165 USD/person.

In the evening, when the lights are lit, the city is transformed. In late March - early April, you can admire a rare sight: cherry blossom alleys in the light of evening illumination. You will visit the world-famous Ginza luxury shopping district, cross Tokyo Bay on the scenic Rainbow Bridge, visit the artificial island of Odaiba, which offers stunning views of Tokyo and the bay, and see the recognized symbol of the city - Tokyo Tower. You can also visit the Shibuya area, where the famous monument is located. faithful dog Hachiko and the busiest intersection in the world - during peak hours, about 3,000 people cross it at the same time.

Day 2

Tokyo, Kamakura

Breakfast in the hotel. Excursion to Kamakura with a Russian-speaking guide.

The ancient city of Kamakura, located on the ocean, is the first capital of the military rulers of Japan, the shoguns, the city of ancient temples, shrines, magnificent gardens, picturesque hills and coasts.

You visit a Shinto Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine- the main Shinto shrine of the city, built in 1063 and dedicated to the patron deity of the samurai class, which for a long time was the center of not only the spiritual, but also the political life of the region. The road to the temple is adorned with an elegant avenue of sakura, and delicate fragile flowers make an amazing contrast to the solid architecture. temple complex. Dinner.

Next you will visit Buddhist temple Hasedera, the main relic of which is a 9-meter wooden statue of the bodhisattva of mercy Kannon, created back in the 8th century. The temple is also famous for its picturesque gardens and a wonderful panorama of the city and the coast from here.

And, of course, you can not ignore main symbol Kamakura - 11 meters bronze statue of the Great Buddha at the temple of Kotokuin. The majestic statue, cast by the masters of the past back in 1252, sits right under the open sky, as if from century to century, patiently watching the life passing at its foot.

Return to the hotel in Tokyo.

Day 3

Tokyo, Osaka

Breakfast in the hotel. Sightseeing tour of Tokyo with a Russian-speaking guide.

The tour will start with a walk through Shinjuku Gyoen Park. It was founded in 1906 and originally belonged to the imperial family, now it is one of the most famous parks in Tokyo and one of the most popular places for viewing cherry blossoms. In Shinjuku Gyoen, there are more than a thousand cherry trees of 65 varieties, some of which bloom as early as early February, while others delight visitors as early as late April.

Then you will visit the observation deck of the highest television tower in the world - sky tree(634 meters), from where you can admire the breathtaking panoramas of Tokyo from a height of 350 meters.

Having moved to Asakusa area- one of the few places where the spirit of old Tokyo has been preserved - you will visit the oldest Buddhist temple on the territory of Tokyo Sensoji and walk along the Nakamise shopping street, where the largest number of souvenir shops in Tokyo is located.

At the end of the tour you will visit area at Imperial Palace - here since 1869 is the official residence of the Emperors of Japan, the oldest ruling dynasty in the world.

Transfer to the railway station. Moving to Osaka high-speed train shinkansen. Meeting with the coordinator at the Shin-Osaka station near the car. Accommodation in a hotel of the selected category.

Day 4

Osaka, Kyoto

Breakfast in the hotel. Tour of Kyoto with English speaking guide.

Kyoto, the imperial capital of Japan for more than a thousand years, is still considered the main center of the country's traditional culture. The bombing of the Second World War did not affect Kyoto, so it is here that the richest cultural and historical heritage has been preserved, many of which are included in the UNESCO List.

Inspection of one of the main attractions of Kyoto - the world famous golden pavilion(Kinkakuji) - a temple lined with gold, resting above the waters of the Mirror Lake.

Further moving and visiting the famous philosophical Garden of 15 stones at Ryoanji Zen Temple, in which the stones are arranged in such a way that no matter where you look at the garden, one of the stones invariably escapes your gaze. Dinner.

visit Temple of Pure Water(Kiyomizu), which got its name from the waterfall inside the temple itself. The temple is located on a hill, and from its observation deck offers a wonderful panorama of Kyoto.

Walk through the Gion geisha district. Return to the hotel in Osaka.

Day 5

Osaka, about. Itsukushima (Miyajima), Hiroshima, Okayama, Kaike

Breakfast in the hotel. Excursion to Hiroshima and Miyajima with a Russian-speaking guide on public transport.

One of Japan's most famous landscapes is the bright red gates of a Shinto shrine facing the sea. Sacred Island Miyajima is the place where you can see the famous landscape with your own eyes. The gates themselves belong to the ancient Shinto shrine Itsukushima ( world heritage UNESCO). The green mountains of the island, the surrounding sea, and the over 1,400-year-old temple merge in an amazing harmony that is so characteristic of traditional Japanese architecture. Deer (sacred animals according to Japanese beliefs) freely roam the streets - they are not at all afraid of people and, on the contrary, show an active interest in guests.

Dinner. The tour ends with a visit Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park.

Transfer by train to Yonago Station with a change in Okayama (without a guide). Meeting on the platform near the carriage with the coordinator and transfer to the hotel of the selected category, located in the Kaike resort area. Accommodation in a traditional hotel with natural mineral spring on the coast of the Sea of ​​Japan. Free time, rest at the springs.

Day 6

Kaike

Breakfast in the hotel. Free time at the hot springs. We recommend booking excursions for an additional fee.

Optional tour - excursion to the samurai city of Matsue and the park of flowers and birds (incl. lunch).

Matsue Castle, around which a samurai city once grew up, was built in 1611. This is one of the twelve castles in Japan that have survived to this day in its original form. The main tower of the castle, made of wood, survived, unlike many castles in Japan, which were destroyed by fires, earthquakes or during the mass destruction of castles in the 19th century. You can go inside the castle, get acquainted with the collection of samurai armor and weapons and admire the view of the city from its main tower. Dinner.

You will also visit the Vogel flower and bird park. The park, located on the green hills near the lake, all year round drowning in flowers. It is also famous for its rich bird collection: more than 90 species of birds from all over the world, from tropical hornbills to penguins. You will be able to feed the toucans, learn a lot about nocturnal owl birds and watch shows with the participation of feathered artists.

Day 7

Kaike, Okayama, Kurashiki, Tokyo

Breakfast. Check out from the hotel, transfer to the station with a coordinator. Transfer by train to Okayama Station, meeting with the guide on the platform.

Excursion to Okayama and Kurashiki with a Russian-speaking guide.

The tour starts with a visit to the famous "Crow's Castle" in Okayama, which got its name because of the black color of the outer walls, reminiscent of the plumage of a raven. You will then visit Koraku-en garden, which is considered one of the three great gardens of Japan. Dinner.

Moving to the city of Kurashiki, a walk through the old quarter on the banks of the canal, along which there are many old warehouses. Weeping willow trees growing along the canal give the quarter a special picturesqueness. Then you will visit the family home of the Ohashi family, which was built in 1796. With tatami-mat rooms, elegant sliding partitions and hanging scrolls, the traditional house is built in a style typical of Kurashiki's wealthy merchants.

Transfer to Tokyo by high-speed Shinkansen train. Meeting with the coordinator at the Tokyo station at the carriage. Accommodation in a hotel of the selected category.

Day 8

Tokyo, Russia

Breakfast. Self-check-out from the hotel. Meeting with a Japanese driver in the hotel lobby. Transfer to Narita/Haneda Airport by shuttle bus with other tourists (no guide). Flight to Russia.