If your dream of traveling abroad has not yet been fulfilled, then traveling to Japan can be an option for you. IRCTC has brought an international tour package to visit Japan, which is famous worldwide for its modern technology, beautiful natural views and unique culture. Under this package, passengers will be taken to visit famous places of Japan like Tokyo, Mount Fuji, Kyoto, Osaka and Hiroshima. This entire tour will be of 8 nights and 9 days. The journey will start from Mumbai and passengers will also get flight facilities to and from Japan.
Japan's journey will start from Mumbai
Travelers going on Japan tour will get flights from Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. From here it will be taken to Tokyo's Haneda Airport via Air India flight.
After reaching Tokyo, passengers will be welcomed by local guides. After this, they will be treated to a meal at an Indian restaurant and on the first day of the tour, they will be taken to prominent places like the digital art museum teamLab Planets and the historic Ueno Park. After this, there will be arrangements for check-in and dinner in the hotel.
Tokyo sightseeing on the second day
On the second day of the tour, passengers will be taken on a tour of major tourist places in Tokyo. After breakfast, the tour will start in Asakusa, where you will get a chance to see the famous Senso-ji Temple and Nakamise-dori.
After this, passengers will be able to see the beautiful view of the city from Tokyo Skytree. After lunch, tourists will also visit the world famous Shibuya Crossing.
Visit Mount Fuji on the third day
The most special attraction of the tour on the third day will be Mount Fuji. Travelers will get a chance to see this famous mountain of Japan and the beautiful views around it.
The tour then also includes a visit to the Owakudani Valley via the Hakone Ropeway and a Pirate Ship Cruise in Lake Ashi. After completion of the day's program, passengers will be taken to Hamamatsu, where they will have hotel accommodation.
Technology Experience in Nagoya on Day 4
On the fourth day, travelers will go to Nagoya by bus. After lunch, they will get a chance to see places related to technology and engineering in Japan.
During this time a visit will be made to Toyota Museum or SCMAGLEV and Railway Park. Here you can get a glimpse of Japan's automobile and railway technology.
Day 5: Kyoto and bamboo forest tour
On the fifth day, passengers will be taken to major tourist destinations in Kyoto and Osaka area. During this time, you will get a chance to see the famous Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and the beautiful Kinkaku-ji i.e. Golden Pavilion.
Apart from this, travelers will also visit Fushimi Inari Taisha Temple, which is famous worldwide for its thousands of red Torii Gates.
Day 6 Nara Park and Osaka Aquarium
On the sixth day, travelers will be taken to Nara Park. This park is quite famous for its deer roaming freely. After this, we will be shown the huge Buddha statue in Todai-ji Temple.
The next stop of the day will take passengers to Osaka, where they can visit the famous Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan.
Historic trip to Hiroshima on the seventh day
On the seventh day the passengers would be taken to Hiroshima. For this, travel by high-speed Shinkansen train from Shin-Osaka Station is also a part of the package.
In Hiroshima, travelers will be able to see the Atomic Bomb Dome, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum and Peace Memorial Park. After this, a boat trip will be taken to Miyajima Island.
Here you will get a chance to see the famous Itsukushima Shrine and the huge Floating Torii Gate visible in the sea.
Return to Tokyo on the eighth day
Travelers will return to Tokyo on the eighth day. Here they will get a chance to watch Cultural Sumo Show along with traditional Japanese food.
After this the tour will be taken to Odaiba area. The famous giant Gundam Statue will also be seen here. After completion of the day's program, dinner will be arranged in an Indian restaurant.
Japan tour will end on the ninth day
Passengers will have to check-out from the hotel on the ninth and final day of the tour. After this the group will be taken to Tokyo Haneda Airport via coach.
From there you will return to Mumbai by flight. With this, the Japan tour of 8 nights and 9 days will be completed.
How much is the fare for Japan tour package?
As per the package details given by IRCTC, the price per person is as follows:
- One person: ₹4,14,770
- For two: ₹3,36,200 per person
- For three persons: ₹3,36,200 per person
- Children 2 to 11 years, including bed: ₹3,36,200 per child
- Children 2 to 11 years, without bed: ₹2,63,100 per child
Note: These prices do not include additional 2% TCS.
What will you get in the package?
There are many facilities included in this Japan tour package. These include round-trip airfare between Mumbai and Haneda, 3-star hotel accommodation in Tokyo, Hamamatsu, Osaka and Hiroshima.
Apart from this, passengers will also be given local travel by air-conditioned deluxe bus, transportation facility to tourist places, continental breakfast at the hotel and lunch-dinner at local restaurants.
The package also includes entry tickets to designated tourist destinations, bullet train travel between Osaka-Hiroshima and Hiroshima-Tokyo and luggage delivery facility from Osaka to Tokyo.
Apart from this, normal visa fees, one bottle of mineral water per day per person, English speaking local tour guide, travel insurance for passengers below 80 years of age, coordination by IRCTC and GST are also said to be included in the package.
Before booking the journey, passengers must confirm the date, availability, included features and final price of the package on the official website of IRCTC.