日JAPAN, BEYOND
THE ORDINARY
10 — 18 MAY 2027 · 09 DAYS / 05 DESTINATIONS
A JOURNEY THROUGH THE LAND OF THE RISING SUN
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Japan, Beyond
the Ordinary.

10 — 18 MAY 2027TOKYO · HAKONE · KYOTO · NARA · OSAKA
旅のはじまり / THE BEGINNING
日本の風景 / LANDSCAPES OF JAPAN
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01 — 09
THE JOURNEY
旅の記録 · A TRAVEL EDITORIAL日本

NOT JUST A DESTINATION. A DIFFERENT WAY OF SEEING.

Some journeys are
measured in moments.

From temple paths and mountain lakes to neon-lit streets, follow a journey through the many textures of Japan.

8 NIGHTS / 9 DAYSSPRING · 2027
THE WAY THROUGH JAPAN

Five destinations.
One unfolding story.

Follow the route from the pulse of Tokyo to the quieter landscapes of Hakone, the heritage of Kyoto and Nara, and the energy of Osaka.

AN ILLUSTRATED ROUTE · DESTINATION ORDER IS EDITORIAL, NOT A CONFIRMED TRANSPORT SCHEDULE

THE ITINERARY AT A GLANCE

Nine days, day by day.

Tap any day to jump straight to its places and practical details.

THE DAILY CHAPTERS

九つの日々

Nine days.
A thousand details.

CHAPTER 01MON · 10 MAY 2027
DAY 01 · MON · 10 MAY 2027TOUCHDOWN TOKYO / 東京

The journey begins.

A threshold between the familiar and the extraordinary. Your first glimpse of Japan begins in Tokyo.

TOKYO
  • 22° / 16°
  • Stay: Night 1 of 3
  • ✈ Chennai → Tokyo (Narita) · flights not included
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DAY 01 AT A GLANCE · MON · 10 MAY 2027

Today's plan.

Weather 22° / 16° (typical, estimate). Mild and mostly pleasant: warm sun, cooler mornings and evenings. Carry a light rain jacket; the rainy season usually starts later.

Arrival at Narita01 / 01日本
STOP 01 / TOKYO

Arrival at Narita

  • Afternoon
  • 2 h
  • Great for kids

Touch down and let the city slowly come into focus.

Private one-way transfer from Narita, with an English-speaking meet-and-assist guide.

Before you go: what to wear & carry

A long walk through the terminal, then passport control and bags, then a big bus waiting outside for the ride into Tokyo.

Wear: Comfy walking shoes and a light jacket; the plane cabin is cold and May in Tokyo is mild.

Carry:
  • Passports and landing forms
  • Snacks and water for small kids
  • Luggage tags with the hotel name
  • A toy or tablet for the bus
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An evening welcome01 / 02日本
STOP 02 / TOKYO

An evening welcome

  • Night
  • 1 h 15 min
  • Great for kids

A gentle first evening before the journey gathers pace.

Dinner at an Indian restaurant: hot dosas, rotis and curries after a long flight.

Before you go: what to wear & carry

The first dinner in Japan is familiar food, after check-in at the bay-side Oriental Hotel Tokyo Bay near Disney.

Wear: Casual clothes, with a light layer for the walk or bus ride. Slip-on shoes help tired kids.

Carry:
  • Wet wipes for sticky fingers
  • A lighter-spice request for 2–5 year olds
  • Hotel address card
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TONIGHT'S STAY · Night 1 of 3

Oriental Hotel Tokyo Bay

Tokyo · 4 star · Bed & breakfast

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THE PRACTICAL DETAILS

For the day ahead.

As listed in the operator's quotation, with traveller counts. Water (2 × 500 ml per person) is provided daily.

  • 01Narita Airport → hotel · private one-way transfer (45-seat bus + 9-seat HiAce)
  • 02English-speaking meet & assist guide
  • 03eSIM with unlimited data
  • 04Travel insurance
  • 05Dinner at an Indian restaurant
THE JOURNEY CONTINUES
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TOKYO
CHAPTER 02TUE · 11 MAY 2027
DAY 02 · TUE · 11 MAY 2027OLD TOKYO, NEW TOKYO

Where worlds meet.

Ancient temple streets, immersive digital art, and a skyline that seems to reach into tomorrow.

TOKYO
  • 22° / 16°
  • Stay: Night 2 of 3
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DAY 02 AT A GLANCE · TUE · 11 MAY 2027

Today's plan.

Weather 22° / 16° (typical, estimate). Mild and mostly pleasant: warm sun, cooler mornings and evenings. Carry a light rain jacket; the rainy season usually starts later.

Senso-ji & Nakamise02 / 01日本
STOP 01 / TOKYO

Senso-ji & Nakamise

  • Morning
  • 1 h 45 min
  • Great for kids

A storied temple precinct and a shopping street filled with traditional details.

Senso-ji is one of Asakusa's best-known Buddhist temples. Explore respectfully around worshippers and ceremonies.

Before you go: what to wear & carry

Walk under the giant red Kaminarimon lantern toward the main hall and five-storied pagoda, with incense drifting from the big burner. Nakamise-dori is a 200-metre lane of little shops selling fans, yukata and snacks, packed shoulder to shoulder.

Wear: Comfortable walking shoes for stone paving and light layers. Keep kids by the hand in the crowded lane, and lower your voice near the main hall.

Carry:
  • Coins for the offering box
  • Small cash for snacks and souvenirs
  • A stroller or carrier for 2–5 year olds
  • A group meeting-point photo
  • A sun hat and wipes
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teamLab Planets02 / 02日本
STOP 02 / TOKYO

teamLab Planets

  • Afternoon
  • 2 h
  • Great for kids

Step into a world where light, space, and perception become part of the artwork.

Entry tickets included. Strollers are not allowed inside.

Before you go: what to wear & carry

Shoes come off: you wade through knee-deep water and walk through rooms of light, mirrors and flowers.

Wear: Shorts or trousers that roll up above the knee (no skirts). You go barefoot, so bring socks for afterwards.

Carry:
  • Spare clothes for small kids
  • A towel
  • E-tickets on phone
  • A carrier for 2–3 year olds
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Tokyo Skytree02 / 03日本
STOP 03 / TOKYO

Tokyo Skytree

  • Evening
  • 1 h 30 min
  • Great for kids

Look out across a city where dense streets meet a seemingly endless horizon.

Entry tickets included. Visibility depends on the weather.

Before you go: what to wear & carry

A fast lift whisks you up the 634-metre tower to look out over the whole city and, on a clear day, far beyond.

Wear: Light layers; the deck is indoors, so any shoes are fine.

Carry:
  • E-tickets on phone
  • A light jacket
  • A snack for the queue
  • A carrier for 2–5 year olds
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TONIGHT'S STAY · Night 2 of 3

Oriental Hotel Tokyo Bay

Tokyo · 4 star · Bed & breakfast

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THE PRACTICAL DETAILS

For the day ahead.

As listed in the operator's quotation, with traveller counts. Water (2 × 500 ml per person) is provided daily.

  • 01Private Tokyo day tour · 45-seat bus, max 10 hrs between 8 am and 8 pm
  • 02English-speaking day-tour guide
  • 03Senso-ji & Nakamise-dori visit
  • 04teamLab Planets entry tickets
  • 05Tokyo Skytree entry tickets
  • 06Lunch and dinner
THE JOURNEY CONTINUES
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TOKYO DISNEYSEA
CHAPTER 03WED · 12 MAY 2027
DAY 03 · WED · 12 MAY 2027DISNEYSEA DAY · OPTIONAL

A world of imagination.

Pick your day: DisneySea for the booked group, or Tokyo at your own pace for everyone else.

TOKYO DISNEYSEA
  • 22° / 16°
  • Stay: Night 3 of 3
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DAY 03 AT A GLANCE · WED · 12 MAY 2027

Today's plan.

Weather 22° / 16° (typical, estimate). Mild and mostly pleasant: warm sun, cooler mornings and evenings. Carry a light rain jacket; the rainy season usually starts later.

Tokyo DisneySea03 / 01日本
STOP 01 / TOKYO DISNEYSEA

Tokyo DisneySea

  • Morning
  • 9 h
  • Optional

Explore an imaginative world shaped by water, stories, and spectacular themed environments.

Optional. Tickets and the two-way transfer are quoted for part of the group only; confirm who is going.

Before you go: what to wear & carry

A park built around a harbour and a giant volcano, with eight themed ports such as Mermaid Lagoon, Arabian Coast and the new Fantasy Springs.

Wear: Broken-in walking shoes, layers for the cool evening and a light rain jacket.

Carry:
  • Tickets on phone
  • A stroller for 2–5 year olds
  • Sunscreen and a hat
  • A power bank
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STOP 02 / TOKYO DISNEYSEA

Or: a free day in Tokyo

  • Afternoon
  • 7 h
  • Optional

Those not at Disney choose their own pace and wander Tokyo in smaller groups.

No transfers, tickets or guide are included for the free day.

Before you go: what to wear & carry

Wear: Walking shoes and light layers; check the day's weather.

Carry:
  • A metro or IC card with charge
  • Hotel address card in Japanese
  • Snacks
  • Phone with data
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STOP 03 / TOKYO DISNEYSEA

Dinner at an Indian restaurant

  • Night
  • 1 h 15 min

Another round of curries and breads after a long day, the Disney crowd swapping stories with everyone else.

The quotation lists this dinner for part of the group.

Before you go: what to wear & carry

Wear: Casual clothes, with a light layer for the evening.

Carry:
  • Wet wipes
  • A lighter-spice request for little ones
  • Hotel address card
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TONIGHT'S STAY · Night 3 of 3

Oriental Hotel Tokyo Bay

Tokyo · 4 star · Bed & breakfast

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THE PRACTICAL DETAILS

For the day ahead.

As listed in the operator's quotation, with traveller counts. Water (2 × 500 ml per person) is provided daily.

  • 01Private two-way DisneySea transfer · 26-seat bus
  • 02Tokyo DisneySea entry tickets (for those who opted in)
  • 03Dinner at an Indian restaurant
THE JOURNEY CONTINUES
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HAKONE
CHAPTER 04THU · 13 MAY 2027
DAY 04 · THU · 13 MAY 2027CHASING FUJI / 箱根

Between mountains and water.

Leave the city behind for mountain air, reflective water, and landscapes that invite you to slow down.

HAKONE
  • 19° / 12°
  • Stay: 1 night
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DAY 04 AT A GLANCE · THU · 13 MAY 2027

Today's plan.

Weather 19° / 12° (typical, estimate). Roughly 4–10 °C cooler than Tokyo. The ropeway and lake are windy, and cloud can hide Fuji.

Oshino Hakkai04 / 01日本
STOP 01 / HAKONE

Oshino Hakkai

  • Morning
  • 1 h
  • Great for kids

A traditional village setting known for its clear spring-fed ponds and views toward Mount Fuji.

Mount Fuji visibility is weather-dependent; no view can be guaranteed.

Before you go: what to wear & carry

Eight clear spring ponds in a village, with big fish you can spot in the water and a thatched farmhouse nearby.

Wear: It's cooler here than Tokyo, so bring a jacket, and sturdy shoes for wet paths.

Carry:
  • Small coins for snacks and the museum
  • A jacket
  • Wipes
  • A stroller for 2–5 year olds
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Lake Ashi cruise04 / 02日本
STOP 02 / HAKONE

Lake Ashi cruise

  • Afternoon
  • 1 h
  • Great for kids

See the Hakone landscape from the water, with mountains rising around the lake.

Cruise tickets included.

Before you go: what to wear & carry

A pirate-style ship crosses the lake in about 25–30 minutes, with wind on deck and, if the cloud lifts, Fuji in the distance.

Wear: A windbreaker for the open deck and shoes with grip on wet decks.

Carry:
  • A jacket
  • Motion-sickness tablets
  • A hat that ties on
  • Hold small kids' hands on deck
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Hakone Ropeway04 / 03日本
STOP 03 / HAKONE

Hakone Ropeway

  • Afternoon
  • 1 h 15 min
  • Great for kids

Travel above the terrain from Sounzan Station to Owakudani Station.

Tickets included for Sounzan → Owakudani.

Before you go: what to wear & carry

Gondolas climb above a steaming volcanic valley that smells of eggs, famous for eggs boiled black in the hot springs.

Wear: A warm layer and windbreaker (it's windy and cooler at altitude), and shoes with good grip.

Carry:
  • A jacket
  • A mask or cloth for the sulphur smell
  • Coins for black eggs
  • Wipes
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TONIGHT'S STAY · 1 night

Hilton Odawara Resort & Spa

Hakone · 4 star · Bed & breakfast

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THE PRACTICAL DETAILS

For the day ahead.

As listed in the operator's quotation, with traveller counts. Water (2 × 500 ml per person) is provided daily.

  • 01Private Mt Fuji & Hakone tour from Tokyo · 45-seat bus
  • 02English-speaking day-tour guide
  • 03Oshino Hakkai visit
  • 04Lake Ashi cruise tickets
  • 05Hakone Ropeway (Sounzan → Owakudani) tickets
  • 06Lunch and dinner
  • 07Drop at the Hakone hotel
THE JOURNEY CONTINUES
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HAKONE → KYOTO → OSAKA
CHAPTER 05FRI · 14 MAY 2027
DAY 05 · FRI · 14 MAY 2027ONSEN & THE BULLET TRAIN / 新幹線

A changing landscape.

Hot-spring fun in Hakone, then the Shinkansen to Kyoto and on to Osaka for four nights.

HAKONE → KYOTO → OSAKA
  • 19° / 12°
  • Stay: Night 1 of 4
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DAY 05 AT A GLANCE · FRI · 14 MAY 2027

Today's plan.

Weather 19° / 12° (typical, estimate). Roughly 4–10 °C cooler than Tokyo. The ropeway and lake are windy, and cloud can hide Fuji.

Hakone Kowakien Yunessun05 / 01日本
STOP 01 / HAKONE → KYOTO → OSAKA

Hakone Kowakien Yunessun

  • Morning
  • 3 h

A resort-style hot-spring and bathing destination set in the Hakone area.

Admission included. Swimwear is required in the main zone.

Before you go: what to wear & carry

A hot-spring theme park where you splash in coffee, wine and tea baths and ride slides in swimsuits.

Wear: Easy slip-on shoes; swimwear is required in the main Yunessun zone.

Carry:
  • Swimsuits
  • Towels
  • Swim diapers or a rental plan for 2–3 year olds
  • A waterproof bag
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The bullet train05 / 02日本
STOP 02 / HAKONE → KYOTO → OSAKA

The bullet train

  • Afternoon
  • 2 h 30 min
  • Great for kids

Watch the landscape become a moving sequence of fields, towns, and distant mountains.

Odawara → Kyoto, ordinary class only. Luggage T&Cs apply; train time and seats are not yet supplied.

Before you go: what to wear & carry

A white bullet train glides past towns and, if you're lucky, Fuji out of the window.

Wear: Comfortable shoes and light layers for the cold carriage.

Carry:
  • Tickets and passports
  • Luggage tags (bags over 160 cm in total size need a reservation)
  • Snacks
  • A toy or tablet
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Kyoto Station → Osaka05 / 03日本
STOP 03 / HAKONE → KYOTO → OSAKA

Kyoto Station → Osaka

  • Evening
  • 45 min check-in
  • Great for kids

From Kyoto Station, the private bus continues to Namba, where the streets glow with signs.

One-way private transfer from Kyoto Station, then check-in at Holiday Inn Osaka Namba for four nights.

Before you go: what to wear & carry

Wear: Comfortable shoes and light layers.

Carry:
  • Passports
  • Luggage tags
  • A change of clothes
  • Snacks
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TONIGHT'S STAY · Night 1 of 4

Holiday Inn Osaka Namba

Osaka · 4 star · Bed & breakfast

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THE PRACTICAL DETAILS

For the day ahead.

As listed in the operator's quotation, with traveller counts. Water (2 × 500 ml per person) is provided daily.

  • 01Private bus · 45-seat, max 10 hrs between 8 am and 8 pm
  • 02English-speaking day-tour guide
  • 03Hakone Kowakien Yunessun admission
  • 04Odawara → Kyoto bullet train, ordinary class · luggage T&Cs apply
  • 05Tokyo → Kyoto luggage courier · 1 bag per person
  • 06Lunch and dinner
  • 07Kyoto Station transfer · one way, 45-seat bus
THE JOURNEY CONTINUES
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KYOTO
CHAPTER 06SAT · 15 MAY 2027
DAY 06 · SAT · 15 MAY 2027A THOUSAND GATES / 京都

Paths of heritage.

Gold reflected in water. Vermilion gates disappearing into the trees. Bamboo moving in the wind.

KYOTO
  • 24° / 15°
  • Day trip from Osaka
  • Stay: Night 2 of 4
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DAY 06 AT A GLANCE · SAT · 15 MAY 2027

Today's plan.

Weather 24° / 15° (typical, estimate). Warm and often humid. Kyoto and Nara are outdoors-heavy days; the rainy season usually begins late May or June.

Kinkaku-ji06 / 01日本
STOP 01 / KYOTO

Kinkaku-ji

  • Morning
  • 45 min
  • Great for kids

The Golden Pavilion sits beside a reflective pond, surrounded by carefully composed gardens.

Entry tickets included. Keep to the one-way visitor path.

Before you go: what to wear & carry

A golden temple sits on a still pond with its reflection, and visitors follow a one-way path through the gardens.

Wear: Comfortable walking shoes for gravel paths and light layers.

Carry:
  • A sun hat
  • Wipes
  • A carrier for 2–5 year olds
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Fushimi Inari Shrine06 / 02日本
STOP 02 / KYOTO

Fushimi Inari Shrine

  • Morning
  • 1 h 30 min
  • Great for kids

A pathway framed by vermilion torii gates winds into the wooded hillside.

Guided visit. Fushimi Inari is associated with Inari, a kami linked to rice, prosperity, and business.

Before you go: what to wear & carry

Walk into a tunnel of bright orange gates that wind up the hill, with stone foxes watching along the way.

Wear: Grippy shoes, as the hill has steps, and a light layer for humid weather.

Carry:
  • Water bottles
  • Coins for the offering
  • A carrier for 2–5 year olds
  • Wipes
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Arashiyama Bamboo Forest06 / 03日本
STOP 03 / KYOTO

Arashiyama Bamboo Forest

  • Afternoon
  • 1 h
  • Great for kids

Tall bamboo creates a shifting pattern of green, light, and shadow.

Guided visit. Keep pathways clear and respect the quiet of the area.

Before you go: what to wear & carry

Tall green bamboo stalks tower on both sides of a narrow path, creaking and swaying in the breeze.

Wear: Comfortable walking shoes, a light rain jacket and a sun hat.

Carry:
  • Water
  • A stroller or carrier for 2–5 year olds
  • Coins for snacks
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TONIGHT'S STAY · Night 2 of 4

Holiday Inn Osaka Namba

Osaka · 4 star · Bed & breakfast

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THE PRACTICAL DETAILS

For the day ahead.

As listed in the operator's quotation, with traveller counts. Water (2 × 500 ml per person) is provided daily.

  • 01Private Kyoto day tour · 45-seat bus, max 10 hrs between 8 am and 8 pm
  • 02English-speaking day-tour guide
  • 03Kinkaku-ji entry tickets
  • 04Fushimi Inari Shrine tour
  • 05Arashiyama Bamboo Forest tour
  • 06Lunch and dinner
THE JOURNEY CONTINUES
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KYOTO & NARA
CHAPTER 07SUN · 16 MAY 2027
DAY 07 · SUN · 16 MAY 2027SUMO & SACRED DEER / 奈良

Living traditions.

A day connecting a living sporting tradition, free-roaming deer, and one of Japan's monumental temple complexes.

KYOTO & NARA
  • 24° / 15°
  • Day trip from Osaka
  • Stay: Night 3 of 4
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DAY 07 AT A GLANCE · SUN · 16 MAY 2027

Today's plan.

Weather 24° / 15° (typical, estimate). Warm and often humid. Kyoto and Nara are outdoors-heavy days; the rainy season usually begins late May or June.

Sumo experience07 / 01日本
STOP 01 / KYOTO & NARA

Sumo experience

  • Morning
  • 1 h 15 min

Discover the ceremony, discipline, and cultural history surrounding Japan's national sport.

Tickets included. The exact format isn't specified.

Before you go: what to wear & carry

Wrestlers show how a bout works, and kids may get a turn to try the stance and the pushing.

Wear: Stretchy, comfortable clothes for any hands-on activity; socks or bare feet near the ring.

Carry:
  • Phone camera
  • Wipes
  • An appetite for chanko hotpot
  • Age and ID details
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Nara Deer Park07 / 02日本
STOP 02 / KYOTO & NARA

Nara Deer Park

  • Afternoon
  • 1 h 15 min
  • Great for kids

Deer move through a broad park landscape alongside visitors and historic sites.

Entry included. Observe the deer calmly and follow local feeding guidance.

Before you go: what to wear & carry

Hundreds of deer wander freely and bow for deer crackers, sometimes nudging kids for more.

Wear: Closed shoes for muddy paths; avoid loose, dangling items.

Carry:
  • Deer crackers (about ¥200 a pack)
  • Hand wipes or sanitiser
  • Small coins
  • A carrier for 2–5 year olds
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Todai-ji Temple07 / 03日本
STOP 03 / KYOTO & NARA

Todai-ji Temple

  • Afternoon
  • 1 h
  • Great for kids

A monumental wooden temple hall houses one of Japan's most celebrated Great Buddha images.

Visit included. Respect signs and photography rules in religious spaces.

Before you go: what to wear & carry

Pass two fierce guardian statues at the Nandaimon gate, then stand before a 15-metre bronze Great Buddha in a huge wooden hall.

Wear: Comfortable shoes; quiet voices inside the hall.

Carry:
  • Coins for offerings
  • A carrier for 2–5 year olds
  • Water
  • Wipes
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TONIGHT'S STAY · Night 3 of 4

Holiday Inn Osaka Namba

Osaka · 4 star · Bed & breakfast

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THE PRACTICAL DETAILS

For the day ahead.

As listed in the operator's quotation, with traveller counts. Water (2 × 500 ml per person) is provided daily.

  • 01Private Kyoto & Nara tour · 45-seat bus, max 10 hrs between 8 am and 8 pm
  • 02English-speaking day-tour guide
  • 03Sumo experience tickets
  • 04Nara Deer Park entry
  • 05Todai-ji Temple
  • 06Lunch and dinner
  • 07Drop at Osaka
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OSAKA
CHAPTER 08MON · 17 MAY 2027
DAY 08 · MON · 17 MAY 2027CASTLE, OCEAN, NEON / 大阪

Energy after dark.

A city of castle walls, ocean life, shopping streets, and neon reflected in the canal.

OSAKA
  • 24° / 15°
  • Stay: Night 4 of 4
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DAY 08 AT A GLANCE · MON · 17 MAY 2027

Today's plan.

Weather 24° / 15° (typical, estimate). Warm and often humid. Kyoto and Nara are outdoors-heavy days; the rainy season usually begins late May or June.

Osaka Castle08 / 01日本
STOP 01 / OSAKA

Osaka Castle

  • Morning
  • 1 h 30 min
  • Great for kids

A landmark of Japanese castle architecture surrounded by a broad park.

Entry tickets included; check current access details closer to travel.

Before you go: what to wear & carry

A white-and-green castle tower looks over wide stone walls and moats, with a museum inside and views from the top.

Wear: Comfortable shoes for park paths and a sun hat.

Carry:
  • E-tickets on phone
  • A stroller for 2–5 year olds
  • Water
  • A light rain jacket
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Kaiyukan Aquarium08 / 02日本
STOP 02 / OSAKA

Kaiyukan Aquarium

  • Afternoon
  • 2 h
  • Great for kids

Enter an underwater world through large-scale marine habitats and immersive blue light.

Entry tickets included.

Before you go: what to wear & carry

A spiral walk down around a nine-metre-deep tank with a giant whale shark, rays and fish gliding past.

Wear: Comfortable shoes and light layers; it's cool and dim inside.

Carry:
  • Tickets on phone
  • A stroller for 2–5 year olds
  • A light sweater
  • Coins for lockers and snacks
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Shinsaibashi08 / 03日本
STOP 03 / OSAKA

Shinsaibashi

  • Night
  • 2 h with Dotonbori

A lively shopping district where covered arcades and city life meet.

Allow time for browsing; no specific shops or purchases are included.

Before you go: what to wear & carry

A long covered arcade of shops leading toward the canal, busiest in the evening.

Wear: Comfortable shoes and light layers for a humid evening.

Carry:
  • Small cash
  • A meeting-point photo
  • Hold kids' hands in crowds
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Dotonbori08 / 04日本
STOP 04 / OSAKA

Dotonbori

  • Night
  • 2 h with Shinsaibashi

Neon signs, canal reflections, and Osaka's energetic street atmosphere.

A good place to try the city's street food; no specific restaurant bookings are listed.

Before you go: what to wear & carry

A neon canal street with the running Glico man, a mechanical crab and takoyaki stalls, crowded in the evening.

Wear: Comfortable shoes and light layers for a humid evening.

Carry:
  • Small cash for street food
  • A meeting-point photo
  • Wipes
  • Hold kids' hands in crowds
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TONIGHT'S STAY · Night 4 of 4

Holiday Inn Osaka Namba

Osaka · 4 star · Bed & breakfast

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THE PRACTICAL DETAILS

For the day ahead.

As listed in the operator's quotation, with traveller counts. Water (2 × 500 ml per person) is provided daily.

  • 01Private Osaka city tour · 45-seat bus, max 10 hrs between 8 am and 8 pm
  • 02English-speaking day-tour guide
  • 03Osaka Castle entry tickets
  • 04Kaiyukan Aquarium entry tickets
  • 05Shinsaibashi & Dotonbori
  • 06Lunch and dinner
THE JOURNEY CONTINUES
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KANSAI AIRPORT
CHAPTER 09TUE · 18 MAY 2027
DAY 09 · TUE · 18 MAY 2027SAYONARA, JAPAN / またね

Until the next journey.

Nine days, five destinations, and a route that stays with you long after the journey ends.

KANSAI AIRPORT
  • 24° / 15°
  • ✈ Osaka (Kansai) → Chennai · flights not included
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DAY 09 AT A GLANCE · TUE · 18 MAY 2027

Today's plan.

Weather 24° / 15° (typical, estimate). Warm and often humid. Kyoto and Nara are outdoors-heavy days; the rainy season usually begins late May or June.

Transfer to Kansai Airport09 / 01日本
STOP 01 / KANSAI AIRPORT

Transfer to Kansai Airport

  • Morning
  • 2 h
  • Great for kids

The final transfer brings the journey to a close. Keep a little room for the memories still unfolding.

Private one-way transfer to Kansai Airport. Flight details and departure time were not provided.

Before you go: what to wear & carry

A long bus ride to a big airport on an island, with a last look at Japan before the flight home. Hotel check-out is by 12 noon.

Wear: Comfortable layers for the airport and the flight.

Carry:
  • Passports
  • Boarding passes
  • Luggage tags
  • Snacks and a toy for the flight
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THE PRACTICAL DETAILS

For the day ahead.

As listed in the operator's quotation, with traveller counts. Water (2 × 500 ml per person) is provided daily.

  • 01Hotel → Kansai Airport · private one-way transfer (45-seat bus + 9-seat HiAce)
WHERE YOU'LL STAY

Three hotels, eight nights.

All 4-star, with breakfast.

Tokyo

Oriental Hotel Tokyo Bay

Nights
10, 11 & 12 May · 3 nights
Category
4 star
Meal plan
Bed & breakfast
Rooms
10 standard triple rooms, with extra beds/mattresses
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Hakone

Hilton Odawara Resort & Spa

Nights
13 May · 1 night
Category
4 star
Meal plan
Bed & breakfast
Rooms
10 Japanese-western style corner rooms, with extra beds/mattresses
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Osaka

Holiday Inn Osaka Namba

Nights
14, 15, 16 & 17 May · 4 nights
Category
4 star
Meal plan
Bed & breakfast
Rooms
10 standard triple rooms, with extra beds/mattresses
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WHAT IT COSTS

₹2,60,000*

per person

*Terms & conditions apply.

What's included

  • Accommodation as per the hotel table (or similar category), bed & breakfast
  • Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Private return airport / station transfers
  • All tours and transfers on a private vehicle with an English-speaking guide
  • Bullet train tickets (Odawara → Kyoto), ordinary class
  • eSIM with unlimited data (complimentary)
  • Entry tickets as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Travel insurance (complimentary for Indian passport holders)
  • Tokyo → Kyoto luggage transfer, 1 bag per person
  • Water bottles, 2 × 500 ml per person per day
Travel insurance cover
  • Emergency medical expenses (accidental injury)
  • Personal accident (AD, PTD, PPD)
  • Personal accident (common carrier)
  • Compassionate visit: emergency hotel accommodation / extension
  • Overseas travel service supplier insolvency
  • Political risk and catastrophe evacuation
  • Terrorism cover
  • Common carrier delay
  • Flight diversion and cancellation (indemnity)
  • Deductibles apply

Not included

  • GST & TCS as applicable
  • Airfare / taxi service
  • Transfers not listed above
  • Local bus and train tickets
  • Tips / gratuities
  • Early check-in
  • Accommodation / city tax
  • Rate of exchange (ROE) applicable as on the payment date
  • Anything not mentioned in the inclusions
注
A NOTE ON THE ITINERARY

Some details
need confirming.

The quotation's hotel table books Osaka from 14 May for four nights, so Kyoto (15 May) and Kyoto & Nara (16 May) are shown here as day trips from Osaka. The day-wise plan, however, lists only a one-way Kyoto Station transfer on 14 May and a drop at Osaka on 16 May. Confirm the daily Osaka–Kyoto transfers with the operator.

The quotation also states that no reservations had been made when it was issued; all services are subject to availability.

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TERMS & CONDITIONS

The fine print.

These apply to the ₹2,60,000 per person price shown above.

Financial & payment

  • Taxes: GST and TCS will be charged extra as applicable.
  • Bank fees: all remittance and bank transfer charges are borne by the client.
  • Currency & ROE: the operator quotes in Japanese yen (JPY). Payments in local currency are calculated at the prevailing rate of exchange on the payment date.

Booking & availability

  • No reservations have been made at this stage; all services are subject to availability.
  • Final confirmation is subject to availability on receipt of payment.

Hotels & dining

  • Standard check-in is from 3:00 pm and check-out is by 12:00 noon, unless the hotel specifies otherwise.
  • Standard dinner service in Japan is strictly between 6:00 pm and 6:30 pm unless custom-arranged.

Transport, guides & hours

  • Services are limited to a maximum of 10 hours a day between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm, and must end by 8:00 pm unless pre-arranged.
  • Waiting time: 15 minutes complimentary for tours and transfers; 90 minutes from actual flight landing for airport arrivals.
  • Delays beyond these windows incur overtime: guide JPY 10,000 per hour; vehicle/driver JPY 30,000 per hour.
  • Cleaning fees apply if excessive cleaning is needed due to spills, damage, or unusual mess.

Itinerary & force majeure

  • Once the time-wise itinerary is approved, no on-ground changes are permitted.
  • Guests must keep to scheduled times. Late arrival may change the itinerary or forfeit pre-booked slots, with no refunds or alternatives.
  • Itineraries may be adjusted for weekly closures, public holidays, or unexpected venue maintenance.
  • Additional costs from flight delays, traffic, weather, natural disasters, or government regulations are borne by the client.

Insurance

  • Complimentary travel insurance applies only to Indian passport holders under 70 years of age. It does not cover foreign passport holders or passengers with existing illness or pre-existing critical medical conditions.

Cancellation (peak season)

61–75 days before departure30% of the total cost
46–60 days before departure55% of the total cost
31–45 days before departure80% of the total cost
30 days or less100% of the total cost

Operator quotation ref. 4213860.

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