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The first destination on the Japan tour itinerary is the ancient village of Oshino Hakkai. Nestled peacefully at the foot of Mount Fuji, approximately 100km from the capital Tokyo, this village maintains the timeless architecture of traditional Japan. Renowned for its eight unique ponds, these bodies of water predominantly consist of volcanic sediment, nurtured by the melting snow from Mount Fuji's peak.
After enjoying lunch, the group heads to Fujiten Snow Resort for some exhilarating tobogganing. Following this, they ascend to the fifth station at 2,300 meters to admire Mount Fuji, the highest peak in Japan. Mount Fuji symbolizes the Land of the Rising Sun and is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
After a long day, guests return to the hotel for relaxation and dinner. Notably, they experience an Onsen bath, a traditional hot spring soak, a unique cultural aspect of Japan. This provides an excellent opportunity to rejuvenate for the following day.
The next morning, after breakfast at the hotel, the group checks out and departs for Saitama, a city approximately 20km from central Tokyo. They visit the historic Oedo Kawagoe Castle and the Kita Shrine area, where the Toshogu Shrine and remnants of the original Edo Castle can be found. The Kurazukuri district showcases buildings with earth walls from the Edo period.
At noon, the group travels to Tokyo for lunch and indulges in shopping at Akihabara Electric Town. Electronics here are priced 20-30% lower, with a duty-free system catering to foreign visitors. Hundreds of items are displayed for customers to choose from and admire.
The journey continues to Meiji Shrine. Established in 1920, this shrine honors Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken. En route to dinner, the group pauses at Shibuya Crossing, home to the famous Hachiko Statue, before returning to the hotel for rest.
On the last day of the tour, our group will visit the man-made island of Odaiba in Tokyo Bay, connected to the city center by the Rainbow Bridge. Here, stands a replica of the Statue of Liberty, brought over from New York by the French for an exhibition, then returned. Standing where the original statue once stood, a replica now stands tall.
Continuing our journey, we will proceed to the Imperial Palace, the residence and workplace of the Emperor of Japan, for exploration and photo opportunities. Next, we'll visit the ancient Asakusa Kannon Temple, a venerable shrine with traditional Tokyo architecture, and stroll through Nakamise shopping street, located at the temple's entrance, followed by a visit to the Tokyo Sky Tree.
After lunch, we'll transport you back to Narita. There, you'll have the opportunity to explore and shop at the renowned Shisui Premium Outlets, one of Japan's top shopping destinations. Later, we'll enjoy dinner before returning to the hotel to rest. The following morning, we'll transfer to Narita Airport for your flight back to Vietnam, concluding our 5-day, 4-night tour of Japan.
We hope that on this 5-day, 4-night tour of Japan with Mytour, you'll have the most amazing experiences in the Land of the Rising Sun.
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MytourDecember 12, 2022
