8 Days Japan's Kanto In-depth Tour（Private Guide and Driver）- Umetravel

Upon your arrival in Tokyo, your driver will welcome you at your airport’s arrival hall and get you to your hotel in a private vehicle.

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One of our pro English-speaking guides shall assist you throughout your trip.

• ­ ­Blossom Season in Various Regions of Japan
• 【Honshu】: Late March~Mid-April
• 【Central Japan】: Early April ~ Mid-April
• 【Kansai】: Late March ~ Early April
• 【Kanto】: Late March ~ Early April
• 【Shikoku】: Late March ~ Early April
• 【Hokkaido】: Late April ~ Mid-May
• 【Kyushu】: Mid-March ~ Late March
• 【Tohoku】: Mid-April ~ Late April
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• Maple Leaf Season in Various Regions of Japan
• 【Honshu】: Mid - October ~ Late November
• 【Central Japan】: Mid - October ~ Mid - November
• 【Kansai】: Mid - October ~ Early November
• 【Kanto】: Mid - October ~ Early November
• 【Shikoku】: Mid - October ~ Early November
• 【Hokkaido】: Mid - September ~ Mid - October
• 【Kyushu】: Early October ~ Late October
• 【Tohoku】: Late September ~ Mid - October

The beautiful Lake Kawaguchi, one of the Fuji Five lakes surrounding Mt. Fuji, is also a lively resort town with various tourist attractions including hot springs, museums, and access to the Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway. Visitors can also hop aboard the excursion boat Appare for a sightseeing cruise.

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Tenjozan Park is a park on the east bank of Lake Kawaguchi. Visitors can access this park by taking a cable car to the middle of the mountain. The peaceful, less crowded nature of this park also provides excellent observation decks to see Mt. Fuji and the town below.

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Next, venture to Oshino Hakkai, a cluster of eight springs in the quaint village of Oshino within the Fuji Five Lake region. It’s renowned for its crystal-clear and drinkable spring water, sourced from porous layers of hardened lava.

Accomodation：

-Fuji View Hotel

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Meals Included：

- Breakfast

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Hakone stands as the crown jewel of the Kanto region, and remains a popular tourist hotspot.

Our "Hakone Day Tour" invites you to Lake Ashino, where you'll board the "Hakone Pirate Ship" for a scenic voyage, treating you to the breathtaking vistas of Mount Fuji and the serene lake.

You'll get to hop on the Hakone Ropeway for a mesmerizing ride to Owakudani.

Owakudani is the still active volcanic zone from Mt. Hakone's last eruption 4,000 years ago, where you can still witness naturally occuring geothermal activity such as bursts of white smoke and sulfurous fumes. Here, you'll be able to eat one of the area's famous black eggs which are cooked in the area's sulfuric waters.

Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station:The Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station lies at approximately the halfway point of the Yoshida Trail, which leads from Fujiyoshida Sengen Shrine at the mountain's base to the summit of Mount Fuji. It is the most popular of the four 5th stations on Mount Fuji and the best developed and easiest to access by public transportation from Tokyo. The Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station is accessible almost year round, snow conditions permitting, and is a popular sightseeing spot even outside of the climbing season.

Accomodation：

-Hotel New Grand

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Meals Included：

- Breakfast

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English-speaking guide by private car

Odawara Castle:Odawara Castle was originally built in the mid 15th century and soon fell into the hands of the Hojo Clan, one of the most powerful clans during the Warring States Era who used it as a base to control the region around modern day Tokyo.   In 1590, Toyotomi Hideyoshi attacked the castle, and with the defeat of the Hojo Clan, reunited Japan.Today it is the closest castle keep to Tokyo.

Kotokuin Great Buddha Of Kamakura:The Great Buddha of Kamakura (Kamakura Daibutsu) is a bronze statue of Amida Buddha, which stands on the grounds of Kotokuin Temple. With a height of 11.4 meters, it has long been the second tallest bronze Buddha statue in Japan, surpassed only by the statue in Nara 's Todaiji Temple and some recent creations.

Shichirigahama Beach:Perhaps it is not the most pristine beach on this part of the shoreline but it offers an expansive bay view of the shore and view of the distant storefronts and buildings. There are fishing boats on shore and surfers in the distant. Great area to see the sunset. This is a great beach, with a wide vista to view the entire coastline.

Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine:Tsurugaoka Hachimangu , is the most important shrine in Kamakura. Its extensive grounds contain a number of sub-shrines and several museums. Tsurugaoka Hachimangu can be approached along the picturesque, cherry-tree lined Wakamiya-Oji leading from Yuigahama Beach south to the shrine.

Accomodation：

-Tenseien Odawara Station Annex

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Meals Included：

- Breakfast

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You will accompany with a Private English speaking guide by Private Car.

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Cupnoodles Museum:This interactive museum is designed to stir the creativity and curiosity within every child and provide a rich educational experience.Through the museum’s many exhibits you can learn.about the creative thinking of Momofuku Ando, the founder of Nissin Food Products and inventor of Chicken Ramen, the world’s first instant ramen that revolutionized eating customs all over the world.Here you will gather the knowledge.that inspires invention and discovery and find the creativity .within you by seeing, touching, playing, eating, and having fun.

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Yokohama-Akarenga:When Japan opened its market to the rest of the world in the late 19th century, Yokohama was the main port through which trade flowed to the Tokyo area. The red brick warehouse, also known as Akarenga, was opened during the Meiji -Time built in support of the port of Yokohama, it served as a customs clearance point to control the flow of goods through the port.

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Meiji Jingu Shrine:Meiji Shrine is a shrine dedicated to the deified spirits of Emperor Meiji and his consort, Empress Shoken. Located just beside the JR Yamanote Line's busy Harajuku Station, Meiji Shrine and the adjacent Yoyogi Park make up a large forested area within the densely built-up city. The spacious shrine grounds offer walking paths that are great for a relaxing stroll.

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Shibuya Crossing:It is an unquestioned must-visit for any trip to Tokyo. The sprawling scramble intersection just outside Shibuya Station is an embodiment of Tokyo itself: action in all directions. Three huge television screens mounted on the buildings facing the intersection flash all day, while the rest of the area is covered with lights, advertisements, and more lights.

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Shibuya hachiko:one of Japan's unofficial landmarks, the Hachiko statue in Shibuya is a homage to the faithful Akita dog who waited at Shibuya Station every day for his master, even after his death. Today, it’s one of the most popular meeting places in Tokyo.

Accomodation：

-Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo

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Meals Included：

- Breakfast

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You will accompany with a Private English speaking guide by Private Car.

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Sushi Making Experience:Discover the delicate art of making the perfect sushi roll with this two-hour group cooking class inTokyo, where you'll learn how to make different types of sushi, including nigiri, inari, hosomali, and more.

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Imperial Palace Outer Gardens:Tokyo Imperial Palace Outer Gardens was the emperors' residence between 1888 and 1948. There is a big garden in the palace, where tourist can see many historical houses and colorful plants. During cherry blossom season, many tourists admire the blossom here.

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Zojoji Temple（Tokyo Tower Appearance View）:Zojoji Temple is the head temple of the Jodo sect of Japanese Buddhism in the Kanto Region.  Standing next to Tokyo Tower, the temple grounds consist of some impressive structures as well as a mausoleum of the Tokugawa family and a small museum.

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Tokyo Tower 150m Main deck:See unmatched 360-degree panoramic views of the bustling, colorful city of Tokyo through the Tokyo Tower Main Observatory. From this height, you'll see the sprawling urban landscape below, from famous buildings to its well-known shopping streets and stops. Parks and monasteries as well as shrines dot this beautiful cityscape, and you will be able to see as far as the Gulf of Tokyo, and even up to Mt. Fuji in the distance. *Inclusive Of  Main Deck (150m) ticket

Accomodation：

-Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo

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Meals Included：

- Breakfast

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You will accompany with a Private English speaking guide by Private Car.

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Sensoji Temple:Senso-ji Temple Tokyo`s oldest and most prominent temple. The magestic Senso-Ji Buddhist Temple is almost 1400 years old and is a symbol of Asakusa and the entire city of Tokyo.

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Sky Tree Tembo TemboDeck（350m）:The Tokyo Skytree is a television broadcasting tower and landmark of Tokyo. It is the centerpiece of the Tokyo Skytree Town in the Sumida City Ward, not far away from Asakusa. With a height of 634 meters (634 can be read as "Musashi", a historic name of the Tokyo Region), it is the tallest structure in Japan and was the second tallest in the world at the time of its completion. A large shopping complex with an aquarium is located at its base.Inclusive OfTOKYO SKYTREE® 350m Tembo Deck ticket.

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Sumida River Cruise:You’ll ride Tokyo Mizube Line’s comfortable water bus that will allow you to move freely in this thrilling scenic ride. You can choose between the Asakusa to Odaiba route or vice versa whichever fits your schedule and itinerary best. Make sure to bring your camera as you will pass by some of Tokyo’s top sights including the Tokyo Sky Tree, Tsukiji Bridge, Rainbow Bridge, and more! The cruise can be done in under an hour allowing you to use your free time to explore more of either Asakusa or Odaiba. Bring your family and friends along and enjoy this exciting voyage together in Tokyo!

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Odaiba Marine Park&Tokyo's Rainbow Bridge:Odaiba Marine Park&Tokyo's Rainbow Bridge is a public park that stretches around the Tokyo Bay. The roughly 800m long artificial coastline of Odaiba Beach hosts a number of marine sports for visitors to enjoy, such as windsurfing.The park also has a rocky beach area where you can enjoy fishing, gathering seashells, Best of all, the Odaiba Marine Park offers you fantastic views of Tokyo's Rainbow Bridge, which provides the connecting link between mainland Tokyo and the island..

Accomodation：

-Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo

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Meals Included：

- Breakfast

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Today you will fly to Tokyo. On arrival, your driver will welcome you at the arrival hall and transfer you to your hotel with a private car to ensure your arrival is worry-free.