- 14 Day Japan Rail Pass Ordinary
- Shirakawago and Ainokura Day Tour
- 3 nights at the Hotel Granvia Hiroshima - Hiroshima
- 3 nights at the Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo - Kyoto
- 2 nights at the Hida Hotel Plaza - Takayama
- 2 nights at the Palace Hotel - Hakone
- 3 nights at the Shinagawa Prince Hotel - Tokyo
To see Japan in Cherry Blossom season is a truely unforgettable experience. Travel by bullet train down the length of the major island of Honshu from Hiroshima, Takayama, Mount Fuji to Tokyo with a stay of 2 or 3 nights at each stop. Subject to the warmth of the season, see the famous Cherry Blossoms all along the way.
*inclusions shown in the bullet points - package does not include airfares
Tenryuji Temple
Bamboo Forest, Arashiyama
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Today continue your exploration of Kyoto and visit the nature area called Arashiyama. From Kyoto Station board a JR Sanin-Main Line (Sagano Line) train to JR Saga-Arashiyama Station. (15 min)
Arashiyama is particularly famous for its beautiful scenery. Visit Tenryuji-Temple (8:30am – 17:30pm/JPY500). The main attraction of the temple is the Zen garden dating back to the 14th century.
Leave Tenryuji-Temple to head down to the bamboo groves and peer up at the towering bamboo from the narrow pathway. The bamboo is used to manufacture many local products such as baskets, cups and boxes. Other places of interest in the Arashiyama area include Togetsukyo Bridge and the Monkey Park atop Mt. Iwatayama (09:00 – 17:00/JPY550).
In the late afternoon, return to your accommodation by boarding a JR San-in Main Line (Sagano) train from Saga Arashiyama Station back to Kyoto. (16 min)
In the afternoon, board a local bus to the base of Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Walk up this attractive winding road lined with colourful souvenir and craft shops. Kiyomizu-dera is famous for its giant wooden stage overlooking panoramic views of Kyoto and its main hall purely constructed of wood and sustained by huge columns and beams without the use of a single nail, screw or bolt.
Be sure to visit the Sky Plaza Observation Deck on top of Kyoto Station for a free panoramic view of the surrounding area of Kyoto. This modern station also contains a large shopping mall, specialty shops and restaurants.
Stay: Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo - 2/3
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