JAPAN: OSAKA – KOBE – KYOTO – NAGOYA – MOUNT FUJI – TOKYO
5 days 4 nights from Ho Chi Minh City to Japan.
The route covers Osaka, Kobe, Kyoto, Nagoya, Mount Fuji and Tokyo.
| DAY | ROUTE | MEALS |
|---|---|---|
| DAY 1 | HO CHI MINH CITY – OSAKA – KOBE | Lunch, dinner |
| DAY 2 | KOBE – KYOTO – NAGOYA | Breakfast, lunch, dinner |
| DAY 3 | NAGOYA – KAWAGUCHIKO | Breakfast, lunch, dinner |
| DAY 4 | KAWAGUCHI – TOKYO – NARITA | Breakfast, lunch, dinner |
| DAY 5 | NARITA – HO CHI MINH CITY | Breakfast |
Evening before Day 1: Vietravel tour leader will pick up guests at the International Terminal to process check-in for the flight to Osaka, Japan. Guests will spend the night on the plane.
Upon arrival at the airport, the Vietravel tour leader assists with immigration procedures. Guests begin their sightseeing trip with photos outside the iconic Osaka Castle, a symbol of Osaka. Recognized as a World Heritage Site, the castle's winding moats, unique architectural structures, and each building as a museum of ancient architecture, are a source of pride for the people of Osaka and Japan. (Exterior castle viewing and photography).
Guests have lunch with famous Kobe beef at a local restaurant, then visit the bustling port at Kobe Harbourland and the Hakutsuru Sake Museum – a miniature "Sake world." Guests can understand the entire production process of Japan's famous traditional Sake. In the event that the sake museum is closed for repairs during the tour visit, guests will visit Kobe Chinatown. It is a compact Chinatown located within Kobe and is a community center for Chinese people in the Kansai region. The neighborhood has a long and rich history. Many Chinese people from Guangdong and Fujian provinces came here to establish their lives. As a result, there are various souvenir shops and restaurants with Chinese architectural styles located right in Japan.
Guests will have dinner and check into the Kobe Portopia Hotel, equivalent to a 5-star local hotel for overnight stay.
After breakfast and checking out of the hotel, the tour begins:
*** For departure dates from 01/01/2025 to 15/02/2025 & from 07/04/2025 to 27/05/2025 & 01/06/2025 to 31/07/2025:
- Visit: Katsuo-ji Temple - located north of Osaka, a temple dating back to the 8th century, previously known as Mirokuji. It was renamed Thang Vi Tu with a history of over 1100 years and is renowned for its sacredness. Katsuo-ji Temple is known as a temple for praying for good fortune, so many tourists come to pray at the temple at the beginning of the year, with thousands of Daruma dolls - a symbol of good fortune in the land of the rising sun.
The tour continues to the ancient capital of Kyoto and visits:
- Kinkaku-ji Golden Pavilion, one of the most prominent cultural heritage sites in Kyoto, Japan. Known for its splendor and magnificence, the Golden Pavilion shines with its two upper floors covered in glistening golden leaves, representing unique architectural art and rich Japanese history. The temple is located in northern Kyoto, famous for its golden temple architecture. The roof has a golden phoenix statue, which highlights the overall architecture. The temple is surrounded by a pond, creating a peaceful and picturesque scene.
- Yukata experience and a stroll through the Gion district - Yukata is a type of Kimono usually made from light and breathable cotton fabric. After putting on beautiful Yukata, you can freely stroll through the ancient Gion streets, and imagine yourself as a true Japanese person while passing traditional wooden houses, serene Zen gardens, and Japanese tea houses. (Visit and experience time is approximately 1 hour 30 minutes).
After the visit, the tour moves to Nagoya or Hamamatsu. Dinner and check-in to a comparable 3* local hotel. (Depending on the actual situation, the hotel may be located in Nagoya, Mei, or Hamamatsu... to facilitate the tour program the next day).
*** For departure dates from 16/02/2025 to 06/04/2025:
- Visit the Kinkaku-ji Golden Pavilion, recognized by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage Site in 1994. The temple is located in northern Kyoto, famous for its golden temple architecture. The roof has a golden phoenix statue, which highlights the overall architecture. The temple is surrounded by a pond, creating a peaceful and picturesque scene.
- Yukata experience and a stroll through the Gion district - Yukata is a type of Kimono usually made from light and breathable cotton fabric. After putting on beautiful Yukata, you can freely stroll through the ancient Gion streets, and imagine yourself as a true Japanese person while passing traditional wooden houses, serene Zen gardens, and Japanese tea houses. (Visit and experience time is approximately 1 hour 30 minutes).
After lunch, the tour moves to Nagoya and visits:
- Nabana no Sato Park - This park, designed in a traditional style, has many rare flower varieties and is known as a famous flower park in Japan. The park is also the venue for the annual Light Festival. During the festival, the entire park is immersed in glittering lights. Over 7 million colorful LED lights are strung over an area of up to 26,400 square meters, from the ground, water to trees, everywhere is shimmering and brightly lit.
Dinner and check-in to a comparable 3* local hotel.
(Depending on the actual situation, the hotel may be located in Nagoya, Mei, or Hamamatsu... to facilitate the tour program the next day).
The group has breakfast at the hotel and checks out, then begins the sightseeing:
*** For departure dates from January 1, 2025 to February 15, 2025:
- Guests can experience fruit picking seasonally with fresh and super-clean fruits at the orchard (does not include the cost of buying fruits to take out of the orchard).
- Guests experience the Shinkansen, also known as the "bullet train". This transportation can reach a speed of 320 km/h and has an extensive rail network (short experience of about 10-15 minutes), then continue to Kawaguchi by car.
- Visiting Mount Fuji: the symbol of the Land of the Rising Sun, recognized as a World Heritage site (at the actual time, the group will visit Station 5 depending on the traffic and weather conditions that the Japanese government allows).
Guests have dinner and check into a hotel equivalent to 3* locally and experience Onsen bathing at the hotel. (Depending on the actual situation, the hotel may be located in Kawaguchi or Atami or Hakone for convenience in the next day's sightseeing program).
*** For departure dates from February 16, 2025 & May 27, 2025 & June 16, 2025-July 31, 2025:
- Guests depart for Hamanatsu, experience fruit picking seasonally with fresh and super-clean fruits at the orchard (does not include the cost of buying fruits to take out of the orchard).
- Visit Hamamatsu Park, covering over 300,000 square meters. The park is a botanical garden with over 3,000 different flower species, creating a spectacular flower forest to delight visitors from around the world.
The group has lunch and continues to Kakegawa, Guests experience the Shinkansen, also known as the "bullet train". This transportation can reach a speed of 320 km/h and has an extensive rail network (short experience of about 10-15 minutes), then continue to Kawaguchi by car.
Guests have dinner and check into a hotel equivalent to 3* locally and experience Onsen bathing at the hotel. (Depending on the actual situation, the hotel may be located in Kawaguchi or Atami or Hakone for convenience in the next day's sightseeing program).
*** For departure dates from June 1, 2025-June 15, 2025:
- Guests visit Oshino Hakkai Old Village - a peaceful village nestled at the foot of Mount Fuji, which still retains its traditional Japanese architecture and subtly evokes the nostalgic charm of the Land of the Rising Sun.
- Visit Hamamatsu Park, covering over 300,000 square meters. The park is a botanical garden with over 3,000 different flower species, creating a spectacular flower forest to delight visitors from around the world.
The group has lunch and continues to Kakegawa, Guests experience the Shinkansen, also known as the "bullet train". This transportation can reach a speed of 320 km/h and has an extensive rail network (short experience of about 10-15 minutes), then continue to Kawaguchi by car.
Guests have dinner and check into a hotel equivalent to 3* locally and experience Onsen bathing at the hotel. (Depending on the actual situation, the hotel may be located in Kawaguchi or Atami or Hakone for convenience in the next day's sightseeing program).
Guests have breakfast at the hotel and check out. The tour starts:
*** For departure dates from 01/01/2025 to 15/02/2025:
- Guests can enjoy themselves at Fujiten ski park, playing in the white snow, making snowmen, sledding… (including only entrance fee and sledding, guests will cover the costs of participating in snow activities and renting ski equipment).
*** For departure dates from 16/02/2025 to 27/05/2025 & 01/06/2025-31/07/2025:
- Visiting Mount Fuji: the symbol of the Land of the Rising Sun, recognized as a World Cultural Heritage (at the time of the trip, the group will visit Station 5, depending on traffic conditions and weather conditions permitted by the Japanese Government to visit the viewing station).
After lunch, the group travels to Tokyo and visits: Asakusa Kannon Temple (also known as Senso-ji Temple) - a historic temple in Central Tokyo. The temple has two main gates, the Thunder Gate and the Hozomon Gate, connected by the Nakamise shopping street. From Asakusa Temple, guests take photos with Tokyo Skytree (exterior view) - a symbol of a "new and modern" Japan, with a height of 634 meters, twice the height of Tokyo Tower, equipped with a lighting system with changing colors depending on special events in Japan or depending on the seasons, festivals in the year.
Guests can shop freely at Ginza shopping paradise - bustling with fashion stores from famous international brands, considered one of the most luxurious shopping districts in the world and a high-end entertainment paradise in Tokyo.
At the end of the tour, the group travels to Narita. Guests have dinner and check in to a local 3-star equivalent hotel.
Guests check out, have breakfast at the hotel, or receive a packed breakfast to go. The group travels to the airport for their departure using the hotel's shuttle bus. Upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat Airport, the tour concludes. We look forward to welcoming you on future Vietravel programs.
Important Note for the Entire Trip: Natural scenery can change with the seasons and weather conditions at the time of the visit. Flowers are particularly susceptible to external weather conditions and may bloom earlier or later than expected, or not be in full bloom during the visit. This is an unavoidable situation, and we appreciate your understanding and compassion. Thank you.
*Depending on the actual situation, the order of the tour spots may be changed, but all the places will be covered..
Tour price for children (for Vietnam Airlines flights):
+ Children under 2 years old: 30% of the adult tour price.
+ Children from 2 to under 12 years old: 75% of the adult tour price (no private bed).
+ Children from 2 to under 12 years old: 90% of the adult tour price (with private bed).
+ Children 12 years old and above: 100% of the adult tour price.
Note: If you travel with 1 adult and 1 child under 12, please pay the child's price with a bed to get 1 room.
Tour price for children (for Vietjet Air flights):
+ Children under 2 years old: 30% of the adult tour price.
+ Children from 2 to under 12 years old: 90% of the adult tour price (no private bed).
+ Children from 2 to under 12 years old: 100% of the adult tour price (with private bed).
+ Children 12 years old and above: 100% of the adult tour price.
Note: If you travel with 1 adult and 1 child under 12, please pay the child's price with a bed to get 1 room.
- After payment, if you want to change/cancel the tour, please bring the Travel Voucher to the tour registration office to complete the change/cancellation procedure and bear the costs according to Vietravel's regulations. We do not handle change/cancellation requests via phone.
- For tours with cancellation periods but visas already processed, please pay the visa fee.
+ After depositing the tour and before Vietravel submits the visa fee: the non-refundable fee is VND 2,000,000 (flight ticket deposit fee)
+ After Vietravel submits the visa fee: the non-refundable fee is VND 3,000,000
+ In case you are denied a visa, the non-refundable fee is VND 3,000,000.
- If you cancel or switch to other tours before the departure date 30 days: No charge.
- If you cancel or switch to other tours from 24-29 days before the departure date: The transfer/cancellation fee is 50% of the tour deposit.
- If you cancel or switch to other tours from 20-23 days before the departure date: The transfer/cancellation fee is 100% of the tour deposit.
- If you cancel the tour immediately after the Embassy/Consulate has granted a visa: The cancellation fee is 100% of the tour deposit.
- If you cancel the tour within 14-19 days before the departure date: The cancellation fee is 50% of the tour price.
- If you cancel the tour within 10-13 days before the departure date: The cancellation fee is 70% of the tour price.
- If you cancel the tour within 2-9 days before the departure date: The cancellation fee is 90% of the tour price.
- If you cancel the tour within 1 day before the departure date: The cancellation fee is 100% of the tour price.
- Cancellation time is calculated for working days, excluding Saturdays and Sundays
* Holiday tours are tours that take place on one of the holidays as stipulated.
- If you cancel or switch to other tours before the departure date 45 days: No charge.
- If you cancel or switch to other tours from 34-44 days before the departure date: The transfer/cancellation fee is 50% of the tour deposit.
- If you cancel or switch to other tours from 25-33 days before the departure date: The transfer/cancellation fee is 100% of the tour deposit.
- If you cancel the tour immediately after the Embassy/Consulate has granted a visa: The cancellation fee is 100% of the tour deposit.
- If you cancel the tour within 20-24 days before the departure date: The cancellation fee is 50% of the tour price.
- If you cancel the tour within 11-19 days before the departure date: The cancellation fee is 70% of the tour price.
- If you cancel the tour within 2-10 days before the departure date: The cancellation fee is 90% of the tour price.
- If you cancel the tour within 1 day before the departure date: The cancellation fee is 100% of the tour price.
- Cancellation time is calculated for working days, excluding Saturdays and Sundays
* Holiday tours are tours that take place on one of the holidays as stipulated.
Prices are indicative starting rates. Please contact us for availability and a final quotation tailored to your travel dates and group.
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