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Today you will begin your Swain Destinations customized itinerary. Please note, international air has not been included in this package price.
Upon arrival, you will clear customs and immigration before being transferred to your hotel. One of the world's main economic centers – as well as its most populous metropolitan agglomeration - Tokyo is a city that presents a different view of itself at every turn. S...
Your first stop today is the observation deck of the Tokyo Tower where you can get sweeping 360° across the city and on a clear morning even Mount Fuji. Tokyo Tower is 1,091 ft / 333 m tall, making it the tallest man-made structure in Japan. Heading to the center of...
Nikko is a town located in the mountains of Tochigi Prefecture, about 87 miles to the north of Tokyo. This morning travel by coach to Nikko and visit the shrines and temples there, which together with their natural surroundings, have for centuries been a sacred site k...
Mt. Fuji stands at 12,388 feet high and is surrounded by five lakes: Lake Kawaguchi, Lake Yamanaka, Lake Sai, Lake Motosu and Lake Shoji. They, and nearby Lake Ashi, provide excellent views of the mountain. Part of the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park it is also an activ...
The Shinkansen is a network of high-speed railway lines in Japan operated by Japan Railways. Since the initial Tokaido Shinkansen opened in 1964 running at 130 mph, the network of 1528 miles has expanded to link most major cities on the islands of Honshi and Kyushu wi...
This morning's first stop is Nijo Castle, the Kyoto Residence of the Tokugawa Shogun built in 1603, the castle is noted for the contrast of its solemn exterior and gorgeous interiors. Closed Tuesday's in January, July, August and December and substituted with Ryoanji ...
Travel from Kyoto by train to Saga-Arishiyama Station. Arashiyama is an exclusive district on the western outskirts of Kyoto and also the name of the mountain across the Oi River, which forms a backdrop to this district. Start with a stroll through Sagano Bamboo Grove...
Travel 50 minutes eastbound from Kyoto a distance of 92 miles to Nagoya on the Tokaido or Sanyo Shinkansen line. On arrival at JR Nagoya Station you will change to a limited express bound for Takayama, two hours northbound on the Hida Line. Takayama is located in th...
Depart your hotel this morning to visit the morning market of Takayama. Every morning, from 7:00 am to noon, farmers' wives from nearby villages bring fresh produce – vegetables and flowers – to these markets. The varieties of produce mark the changing seasons in the ...
This morning enjoy sightseeing in Kanazawa with your first destination being Kenrokuen Garden, one of Japan's three most beautiful gardens, created and maintained since the 1620's from its city center location. Then visit the Kutaniyaki Pottery Kiln which creates whit...
Transfer from Osaka to the airport for your departure flight to the USA.
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