Excursions

After meeting your guide in the lobby, you will go to downtown to see the majestic building of the Parliament, the Imperial Palace Park with Japanese Matsu pine trees, plus the double-arched stone bridge of Nijubashi, the Asakusa Kannon temple, the Yagoda temple, and eight ancient Buddha statues, and, finally, Nakamise street, where you can buy authentic and inexpensive souvenirs. Then, you will relocate to Ginza to see the Sony exhibition center, the Smart toy store, and the Pearl Gallery.
Later, you will move to Odaiba island, built in Tokyo Bay in the 1850s to keep enemy ships out. Let's start a picturesque journey around the island: from Deisan Historical Park with the remains of defensive structures to the futuristic Fuji TV building. Finally, ride the giant 115-meter-high Ferris wheel to enjoy a stunning view of the evening Tokyo skyline.

Kamakura is Japan’s medieval military capital. It was founded by Minamoto Yoritomi, the first shogun of Japan. The era when Kamakura was the capital gave its name to the historical period of the same name in the history of Japan.

After meeting the guide at the reception, you will start your excursion to Kamakura, the ancient military capital of Japan. The city is located on the Pacific coast and surrounded by picturesque mountains, making it an impregnable fortress for enemies. You will see the Shinto shrine Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, which is dedicated to the god of war. Then, you will walk the famous Wakamiya Oji road, which splits the city and leads to the shrine. The road runs between two ponds: one is called "Genji," which means life, and another is "Heike," which means death.

The next spot, the Kotoku family temple, includes the Great Bronze Buddha Daibutsu, which is 13.5 meters high. The shrine was created in 1252 and survived severe fires, powerful earthquakes, and tsunami. Then, you will see the three-level Hasedera temple. On top of a sacred hill is the famous gilded sculpture of the eleven-faced goddess Kannon, the tallest wooden sculpture in Japan, 9.5 meters high. Buddhist monks carved the sculpture from a single trunk of a camphor tree. Then, you will enjoy your lunch.

Moving to Fujisawa, the island of the samurai, on the top of the hill, you will see a sanctuary of the dragon of the seas, revered as the deity of loyalty and devotion. You will then visit the Cape of Love, where all lovers strive to strengthen their feelings. Iwaya Cave was carved out by water and served as a natural shelter during the samurai wars. After the tour is completed, you will come back to your hotel.

First thing in the morning, you'll meet your guide at the reception. The picturesque Ashinoko SkyLine mountain road has stunning views of the surrounding landscapes. Then, you will move to the park; inside it is the museum of the imperial artifacts, plus an observation deck with the best views of Mt. Fuji.

You can also cruise along the mountain lake Asi on a pirate ship. Giant cryptomerias surround the beautiful Hakone Temple, located near the lake. The temple, built in 757, is magnificent any time of the year. Then, the mountain road will lead you to the footsteps of the sacred mountain Kami Yama. You can also try tasting eggs boiled in hot spring water in the nearby Owakudani Valley. According to local legend, each egg eaten extends life by seven years!

Finally, you can relax and enjoy yourself at the Yunessun hot spring resort. You can try up to 25 hot spring open baths, known as rotenburo, such as green tea, sake, coffee, cypress, charcoal with dead sea water onsen, and many more. There's also a spa resort that also uses hot spring water. You will have a ride to the hotel after the excursion.

In the morning, you will meet your guide at the reception. Then, you will have a two-hour drive to the Nikko National Park – a place that, as its name suggests in Japanese, means sunshine. Since the temple with the great Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu's tomb was built here in the 17th century, Nikko has been synonymous with splendor and grace.

The red Shinkyo Bridge, which could only be crossed by representatives of the Shogun or Emperor, was constructed on the spot where the founder of Nillo's first temple, the Buddhist monk Shodo, crossed a stormy mountain stream on the backs of two giant snakes. At least, this is what the local legend says.

The famous Hall of Three Buddhas in the Rinnoji Temple has a unique composition of three statues: Buddha Amida, the Goddess of Mercy Kannon, and the thousand-armed Kannon. Just behind the temple, there is a classic Japanese Shoyo-en landscape garden. Nearby is the sacred stable with a world-famous bas-relief of three wise monkeys, whose poses say: "I see no evil, I hear no evil, I speak no evil."

The Great Hall of the main shrine, Honden, contains the deified spirits of the three great shoguns of Japan: Ieyasu Tokugawa, Hideyoshi Toyotomi, and Yoritomo Minamoto. Those who wish to worship it can climb 200 stone steps to the bronze Hodo Pagoda, where Ieyasu's ashes are buried. Climbing along the mountain track, you will see the cascade of Kagon waterfalls.

After the excursion, you will get back to your hotel.

First thing in the morning, you will meet your guide at the reception. Then you will take a ride to the footsteps of the sacred Mt. Fuji, or Fuji-san.

As you reach the 5th station, located at 2,300 meters, the Fuji Subaru Line road will lead you to the Shinto shrine Sengen, dedicated to Princess Konohanasakuya. According to local legend, the spirit of the greatest mountain in Japan lives there. In the same area, you will find the Kachi-Kachi Ropeway, which leads to nearby Mt. Tenzo. From the observation deck, you can enjoy the magnificent view of Mt. Fuji and the whole Five Lakes region.

You can visit one of the volcanic caves, each with unusual names like Bat Cave, Ice Cave, and Narusawa Wind Cave. After that, you can visit Yasino Sato village, an open-air museum. There, you can get acquainted with the culture and lifestyle of ancient Japan: take part in a tea ceremony and try on an authentic kimono or samurai armor. Finally, you can visit the local winery to enjoy wines representing Mt. Fuji's best vineyards: a special complimentary tasting is a part of the program. Then, you will return to your Tokyo hotel.

You will meet your guide at 4 pm at the reception for a fancy Tokyo evening tour.

First, you will visit the trendy area of Shibuya, which was the location for famous movies like 'Tokyo Drift' or 'Hachiko.' Then, you will stroll down Omotesando Boulevard in the vibrant Aoyama district, which is full of stunning boutiques, such as PRADA or Chanel. Then, you will relocate to the Roppongi area, the main nightlife attraction for foreigners.
Your next stop will be elegant Ginza, Tokyo's most prestigious district. This genuinely chic area is even more stunning in the evening when you walk down the neon-lit streets.

Later, you will move to Odaiba island, built in Tokyo Bay in the 1850s to keep enemy ships out. Let's start a picturesque journey around the island: from Deisan Historical Park with the remains of the defensive structures to the futuristic Fuji TV building. Finally, ride the gigantic 115-meter-high Ferris wheel to enjoy a stunning view of the evening Tokyo skyline.

You will meet your guide at 4 pm at the reception for an excellent Tokyo evening tour. This is a special day trip for couples who dream of a romantic adventure in Tokyo.

First, you will visit the trendy area of Shibuya, which was the location for famous movies like 'Tokyo Drift' or 'Hachiko.' Then, you will stroll down Omotesando Boulevard in the vibrant Aoyama district, which is full of stunning boutiques, such as PRADA or Chanel.

Then, you will have a 9.5 km long ride along the Aqualine super tunnel at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean. After the drive, you will enjoy watching the sunset on the Sea Firefly artificial island. It is situated in the middle of the ocean; you can choose what city to enjoy viewing: Tokyo, Yokohama, or both!

Then, you will visit the hot springs resort only to be dressed in a yukata to enjoy a variety of local onsen spots there. The place has a cave with the so-called Source of fidelity. You can enjoy a romantic dinner at a local oceanfront restaurant with stunning views of the world outside. After dinner, at approximately 10 pm, you will have your transfer to the hotel.

First thing in the morning, you will meet your guide at the reception. Then you will take a ride to the footsteps of the sacred Mt. Fuji, or Fuji-san.

As you reach the 5th station, located at 2,300 meters, the Fuji Subaru Line road will lead you to the Shinto shrine Sengen, dedicated to Princess Konohanasakuya. According to local legend, the spirit of the greatest mountain in Japan lives there. In the same area, you will find the Kachi-Kachi Ropeway, which leads to nearby Mt. Tenzo. From the observation deck, you can enjoy the magnificent view of Mt. Fuji and the whole Five Lakes region.

You can visit one of the volcanic caves, each with unusual names like Bat Cave, Ice Cave, and Narusawa Wind Cave. After that, you can visit Yasino Sato village, an open-air museum. There, you can get acquainted with the culture and lifestyle of ancient Japan: take part in a tea ceremony, and try on an authentic kimono or samurai armor.

You will transfer to Fuji-Q Highland then. The park is located in the Mount Fuji area. There are several unique attractions here: for example, the 80-meter-high Fuji-Q roller coaster with maximum speed up to 130 km/h. The Dodompa roller coaster is 52-meter-high, accelerating up to 172 km/h! Finally, the Takabisha roller coaster is over 1000 meters long with seven turns, and an angle to fall of 121 degrees from a height of 43 meters. You can also visit the Cave of Fear. The rumors say it is inhabited by ghosts, monsters, and criminals. Another, brighter option, is Thomas Land, an amusement park for kids. You will transfer to the hotel after the day trip.

After meeting the guide at the reception, you will start your excursion to Kamakura, the ancient military capital of Japan. The city is located on the Pacific coast and surrounded by picturesque mountains, making it an impregnable fortress for enemies. You will see the Shinto shrine Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, which is dedicated to the god of war. Then, you will walk the famous Wakamiya Oji road, which splits the city and leads to the shrine. The road runs between two ponds: one is called "Genji," which means life, and another is "Heike," meaning 'death.'

The next spot, the Kotoku family temple, includes the Great Bronze Buddha Daibutsu, which is 13.5 meters high. The shrine was created in 1252 and survived severe fires, powerful earthquakes, and tsunamis. Then, you will see the three-level Hasedera temple. On top of a sacred hill is the famous gilded sculpture of the eleven-faced goddess Kannon, the tallest wooden sculpture in Japan, 9.5 meters high. Buddhist monks carved The sculpture from a single trunk of a camphor tree. Then you will enjoy your lunch.

After that, you will relocate to Yokohama, Japan’s second-largest city, and an epicenter of new trends and ideas. You will walk into Minato Mirai 21, meaning the Port of Future 21, full of ultramodern architectural masterpieces.

Minato Mirai’s centerpiece is the Landmark Tower, built in 1993 by the American Hugh Stubbinson bureau. It is a 300-meter-high skyscraper, one of the tallest buildings in the country. You will walk through Yamashita Park, one of the most beautiful parks in the city. From its observation deck, you will enjoy an unforgettable view of Yokohama Bay and the 890-meter long bridge. You will also check out ‘Hikawa Maru’ (Queen of the Pacific Ocean) ship, now a museum, forever moored to the pier. You will transfer to your hotel in Tokyo after the tour.

After meeting the guide at the reception, you will start your excursion to Kamakura, the ancient military capital of Japan. The city is located on the Pacific coast and surrounded by picturesque mountains, making it an impregnable fortress for enemies. You will see the Shinto shrine Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, which is dedicated to the god of war. Then, you will walk the famous Wakamiya Oji road, which splits the city and leads to the shrine. The road runs between two ponds: one is called ‘Genji,’ which means life, and another is ‘Heike,’ meaning 'death.'

The next spot, the Kotoku family temple, includes the Great Bronze Buddha Daibutsu, which is 13.5 meters high. The shrine was created in 1252 and survived severe fires, powerful earthquakes, and tsunami. Then, you will see the three-level Hasedera temple. On top of a sacred hill is the famous gilded sculpture of the eleven-faced goddess Kannon, the tallest wooden sculpture in Japan, 9.5 meters high. Buddhist monks carved The sculpture from a single trunk of a camphor tree. Then you will enjoy your lunch.

After that, you will relocate to Yokohama, Japan’s second-largest city, and a source of new trends and ideas.

You will walk into Minato Mirai 21, meaning the Port of Future 21, full of ultramodern architectural masterpieces. Minato Mirai’s centerpiece is the Landmark Tower, built in 1993 by the American Hugh Stubbinson bureau. It is a 300-meter-high skyscraper, one the tallest buildings in the country. You will walk through Yamashita Park, one of the most beautiful parks in the city. From its observation deck, you will enjoy an unforgettable view of Yokohama Bay and the 890-meter long bridge. You will also check out "Hikawa Maru" (Queen of the Pacific Ocean) ship, now a museum, forever moored to the pier. The Marine Tower building – “Sea Lighthouse”, located near Minato Mirai, is the tallest structure of its kind in the world.

The next part of this long day trip will be a 9.5 km long ride along the Aqualine super tunnel at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean. After the drive, you will enjoy watching the sunset on the Sea Firefly artificial island. It is situated in the middle of the ocean; you can choose what city to enjoy viewing: Tokyo, Yokohama, or both!

Then, you will visit the hot springs resort only to be dressed in a yukata to enjoy a variety of local onsen spots there. The place has a cave with the so-called Source of fidelity. You can enjoy a romantic dinner at a local oceanfront restaurant with stunning views of the world outside. After dinner, at approximately 10 pm, you will come back to the hotel.