Tour 9 Days Highlights Of Japan | Anime

Accommodation

The Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo is the perfect compliment during your stay in Tokyo. Located in Sumida, this hotel includes thoughtful touches to make your stay as comfortable as possible. During your stay, enjoy free Wi-Fi in your rooms, or venture off to popular close by spots to see the culture Japan has to offer. The Arcakit Kinshicho is conveniently located by the JR station nearby, perfect for shopping, lunch, snacks, daily goods, clothing, and more! Near by....... -Tokyo Skytree -Edo-Tokyo Museum -Asakusa Nakamise & Sensoji Temple -Arcakit Kinshicho Shopping Plaza (Uniqlo, Daiso, MUJI, Eddie Bauer, etc.)

Meals

Daily Breakfast-Buffets, 5 Lunches, and 1 Dinner included.

Transport

Complimentary arrival and departure transfers will be provided between designated airports and hotels on the scheduled starting and ending day of your tour.

Guide

Travel Highlights Tour Tokyo’s Anime & Cultural Attractions Catch exclusive goods at Tokyo’s Pokemon Center Time spent geeking out in Akihabara Explore the anime stores of Nakano Broadway A trip to the Ghibli Museum Shopping for limited edition merchandise at the JUMP Shop The endless red gates of Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto World Famous Kyoto destinations including Golden Pavilion Time admiring the Big Buddha at Todaiji Temple Owakudani Valley’s Black Steamed Eggs snack

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Optional

Tokyo Disneyland & DisneySea (Optional Tour - $150) Tokyo Disneyland | The Happiest Place on Earth Japan has its own Happiest Place on Earth, Tokyo Disneyland. Taking it’s design from the original Disneyland in California and the Magic Kingdom in Florida, this was the first Disney Park opened outside of the Unites States in 1983. In 2013 (just 30 years after opening), Tokyo Disneyland became the second most visited amusement park in the world, edging out the original Disneyland before falling short to the Magic Kingdom at Disney World. DisneySea | Imagination and Adventure set Sail This is the world’s one-and-only Disney theme park themed to the sea. You’ll find yourself transported into a completely different realm, featuring diverse attractions filled with a sense of adventure, discovery, and wonder. You can also enjoy entertainment that will captivate your imagination, and delight in relaxing meals paired with alcoholic beverages. This is one of the world’s largest theme park that will bring joy to everyone, both children and adults alike.

Others

Airfare Travel Insurance Optional Excursions

Insurance

Vacations are an enjoyable and memorable experience, whether spending time exploring the history of Kyoto or relaxing on the beaches of Okinawa. Unfortunately, unanticipated situations can arise before, or even during your trip. To assist with these unfortunate events, Japan Deluxe Tours recommends purchasing travel insurance offered through Travel Guard® Insurance.

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Day 1 Tokyo | Arrive In Japan & Check-In Hotel
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Tokyo | Arrive In Japan & Check-In Hotel

Welcome to Japan! Japan Deluxe Tours has arranged transportation services to meet you at your airport’s arrival lobby and will take you to your hotel. Keep an eye out for a sign with your name on it to find your driver.

Rest at the hotel and be ready to start your exciting tour tomorrow.

**INFORMATION**

From Narita Airport to downtown hotel in Tokyo - about 90 mins(Bus)

From Haneda Airport to downtown hotel in Tokyo - about 30 mins(Bus)
Day 2 Tokyo | Meet Your Favorite Iconic Anime Characters
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Tokyo | Meet Your Favorite Iconic Anime Characters

During the Tokyo Anime touring, we will use public transportation systems including JR(Japan Railroad)trains, Metro, subways and a bus. We will provide you Pasmo or Suica that is prepaid transportation card. You get to travel just like a local!

Kicking things off with our anime tour, we start our day at Odaiba, a popular shopping and entertainment district on a manmade island in Tokyo Bay. Your group will go see the iconic 65 feet-tall Unicorn Gundam and Gundam-Base shop where you can take pictures and get a glimpse at the ever so famous Gundam fandom.

You can then go to Small World Tokyo while you have free time in Odaiba (additional cost required). The attraction specializes in miniature models all made to scale. Not your typical models, Small Worlds has created unique worlds based on fantasy and space exploration as well as special models based on Sailor Moon and Evangelion. With moving parts within each model, feel as though you are truly watching each world in real time.

Next, we will visit Shibuya Parco where the latest anime spot called Cyberspace Shibuya has been a popular spot in recent years. You can find the very first Nintendo shop, Nintendo Tokyo, the stylish Pokemon Center Shibuya, Capcom store, Jump shop and much more.

We end the day relaxing with some sweets with Godzilla! Located on rooftop, Godzilla has found home in Shinjuku at Café Bonjour for the time being. Here, enjoy a Godzilla themed cake set with your choice of drink. Once done, you can take pictures of/with the HUGE Godzilla.

Next, we will head to the unique and interactive Ninja Trick House. Here, you can learn about the way of the Ninja, touch a Japanese sword, throw Shuriken star blades, and take pictures with Ninja to complete your own ninja training regimen.
Day 3 Tokyo | Akihabara’S Finest Anime & Otaku Destinations
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Tokyo | Akihabara’S Finest Anime & Otaku Destinations

We head to the Electronic Town of Akihabara. Before we head to the main shopping area, we will take a brief walk to the anime-famous Kanda Shrine. Famously featured in anime such as Love Live! and collaborating with hit anime & manga like My Hero Academia, Kanda Shrine is the only shrine to offer good luck charms for electronics and anime characters.

We make our way back to the main street where you can enjoy shopping at some of the most popular otaku destinations, including Animate. Animate carries all kinds of character goods, electronics, and games from current and popular anime/manga series. For those interested in character figures, a stop by Tamashii Nations cannot be overlooked as they are the premier figurine shop and exhibit in Akihabara. There’s plenty of free time in Akihabara, so Japan Deluxe Tours recommends exploring Super Potato for vintage games, SEGA arcade, visit a Maid Cafe, or just explore the area.

We will visit the anime specialized shopping complex: Nakano Broadway. Explore the many stores dedicated to anime and otaku goods or try the eight-layer ice-cream they serve downstairs! Once we finish up at Nakano Broadway, we head east to visit the famed Ghibli Museum. This animation and art museum exhibits the works of Miyazaki Hayao, creator of world famous films such as My Neighbor Totoro, Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away, and Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea. Ghibli Film fans will certainly enjoy the artistic museum, which not only exhibits the history and techniques of animation but also plays short movies in a theater room, produced exclusively for the museum. We then proceed to the hotel.
Day 4 Tokyo | Enjoy The Day Free At Your Leisure
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Tokyo | Enjoy The Day Free At Your Leisure

We have cleared up the day for you to explore and enjoy Japan as you wish.

During this time, you can also:

Spend the day at Tokyo Disneyland or DisneySea

Visit the newly opened Yokohama Gundam Factory

Explore teamLab Borderless

Shop at the Sailor Moon Store
Day 5 Tokyo | Trendy Anime Meets Historic Asakusa
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Tokyo | Trendy Anime Meets Historic Asakusa

We start off our Tokyo tour with a visit to Tokyo’s Tsukiji Fish Market, the former home of the world-famous tuna auction. Browse through the freshest flavors, mouth-watering dishes, and incredible sushi meals at this market that serves over thousands of businesses and local families daily before we explore the rest of the sights in Tokyo!

The tour will then head to the old town district of Asakusa where you can purchase traditional Japanese souvenirs at the Nakamise area and explore Senso-ji Temple, the oldest and the most popular temples in Tokyo.

For lunch, enjoy a delicious Teppan-yaki meal. Enjoy watching the careful hands of your personally assigned chef prepare Wagyu beef before your eyes.

Then we are off to Harajuku to explore the famous Takeshita Street and Omotesando area. The area is filled with cute shops, delicious crepes, high end stores, and beautiful cafés and restaurants. Don’t forget to check out the Cat Café and Headgehog café for those who love animals.

We will then make our way to the famous Shibuya Crosswalk to be part of the thousands who cross daily. This crosswalk gathers as much foot traffic as New York City, and crossing is an experience unlike any other.
Day 6 Hakone | Immerse In Traditional Japanese Culture
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hakone | Immerse In Traditional Japanese Culture

Our first stop is the Hakone Open-Air Museum. Enjoy viewing statues and stroll through beautiful nature in the stunning landscape of Hakone. After spending our morning in fresh air, we will have Hoto, a hot udon noodle dish served in an iron cast pot that is the perfect comfort food.

Next, we have a relaxing ride on the Hakone Ropeway down to Owakudani Valley. The ropeway provides a scenic view of the Hakone area and, if weather permits, Mt. Fuji. We will explore Owakudani for a short amount of time when you arrive, giving you enough time to marvel at the active natural volcanic vents as well as try the black egg. Boiled in one of the vents, it is said that eating one of these eggs will add 7 years to your life! We will also visit the Hakone Shrine.
Day 7 Kyoto & Nara | Meet & Greet The Friendly Deer Of Nara
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Kyoto & Nara | Meet & Greet The Friendly Deer Of Nara

Our day begins with a bullet train ride to Kyoto. The bullet train is the fastest way to travel on land and is considered an essential Japanese experience. Enjoy riding to Kyoto in comfort and speed, and be sure to take some photos of the scenery during your ride.

Upon arrival in Kyoto, we will stop for a kaiten sushi lunch and at a sake museum for some sampling and to learn the history of Japan’s national drink.

Afterwards, it’s off to Nara to Todaiji Temple. Todaiji Temple holds the World Guinness Record as the largest wooden building. Inside the temple, you will behold the largest Buddha statue in Japan. Just outside the temple is the Nara Deer Park, where you will be greeted by numerous deer that roam around freely. The deer here at the park are known to be friendly and may even bow at you for a little treat.

Your Japan tour would not be complete without a long relaxing soak in the onsen (Japanese hot springs), to rejuvenate you for tomorrow’s adventure. An informal, cotton Kimono or Yukata will be provided for you to wear at the ryokan. Your vacation’s ryokan includes a hot-spring onsite to enjoy at your leisure during your night’s accommodation.
Day 8 Kyoto | Breathtaking Maiko Show & Bamboo Forest
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Kyoto | Breathtaking Maiko Show & Bamboo Forest

Today, our Kyoto tour begins with a visit to Arashiyama. The morning’s sunlight passing through the bamboo makes for a perfect morning sight. We will also enjoy a spirited rickshaw ride through the bamboo grove. You will be welcomed by the friendly smiles of the Rickshaw drivers who are both entertaining and very knowledgeable. They will also take amazing pictures for you in the Bamboo forest that you will want to show all your friends back home.

Following our time in Arashiyama, we will head to the Golden Pavilion, or Kinkakuji Temple, a Japan’s must see attraction where the two upper floors are covered in gold leaf. The reflection of the golden temple on the lake adds to the stunning sight.

Next, enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime experience with a Maiko lunch. Maiko are apprentice to Geisha. During the lunch, you will able to see her perform Japanese traditional dances, chances to take photos, and ask questions about her life as a Maiko. It is a great opportunity to learn about Kyoto’s traditional culture.

We will then head to Fushimi Inari Shrine, one of Kyoto’s many can’t miss destinations that features hundreds of red torii gates. The path is perfect for photos or to just calm your mind.

Our next stop will be the ancient street of Ninenzaka. The street is filled with shops and souvenir stands as well as a great place for photos and to see what Japan looked like many years ago. We will also partake in a hands-on lesson on the tea ceremony. Learn about the history and meaning behind the ceremony as you watch it being performed before your eyes. Try your hand at making a traditional cup of matcha! We then proceed to the hotel.
Day 9 Osaka | Tour Disbands & Depart From Japan
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Osaka | Tour Disbands & Depart From Japan

Your pleasant and memorable Japan tour ends today. The tour will disband after breakfast. Fly home with cherished memories or enjoy your extended stay in Japan.

**INFORMATION**

From downtown hotel in Osaka to KIX Airport - about 70 mins (Bus)

From downtown hotel in Osaka to ITM Airport - about 30 mins (Bus)

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Itinerary of your trip 9 Days Highlights Of Japan | Anime

Tokyo | Arrive In Japan & Check-In Hotel

Tokyo | Meet Your Favorite Iconic Anime Characters

Tokyo | Akihabara’S Finest Anime & Otaku Destinations

Tokyo | Enjoy The Day Free At Your Leisure

Tokyo | Trendy Anime Meets Historic Asakusa

Hakone | Immerse In Traditional Japanese Culture

Kyoto & Nara | Meet & Greet The Friendly Deer Of Nara

Kyoto | Breathtaking Maiko Show & Bamboo Forest

Osaka | Tour Disbands & Depart From Japan

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