Tokyo and Beyond Tour
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Tokyo (Edo during the time of the Samurai), in the Kanto Region of Japan, was the center of power for the Shogun's government during the Edo Period. Despite Tokyo's non-stop, super-modern feel, its traditions can still be seen tucked away between the skyscrapers and amongst the people. The Tokyo and Beyond Tour will show you not only the modern capital of Japan, but the parts of it that represent old Japan and Edo culture.

Destinations:
Tokyo - Modern Japan with hidden gems of the past
Kamakura (day trip) - Home of one of the largest Bronze Buddhas
Nikko - Sacred forests and mountains where Ieyasu Tokugawa (the first Shogun) is enshrined
Hakone - Rejuvenate in the hot springs used but the Shoguns and their samurai.

Our Tokyo and Beyond Tour is a 7 day self-guided tour that will give you a chance to see Tokyo and visit the playgrounds of the Shogunates as well as modern Tokyo. Since this is a self-guided tour you will not have to worry about visiting places you have no interest in or at pace that is not right for you.

The price is US$ 2,350 per person, including all transportation between destinations, accommodations, 6 breakfasts and 3 evening meals. This tour can also be combined with a tour of Kyoto, Nara or other destinations. This tour starts and finishes in Japan.

I hope the above has peaked your interest in this tour. If you have any questions or wish to sign up for a tour please Contact Us.

Day 1 – Tokyo - Western Style Hotel - Western Style Room
- Arrive at Narita International Airport
- Travel to Tokyo
- Stay in a city center hotel

After a long flight to Japan you will be met by one of Japan Roads staff who will take you to your hotel in Tokyo. If your plane arrive early in the day our staff will also show you around and help plan some of your time in Tokyo.

Day 2 – Tokyo- Western Style Hotel - Western Style Room
- Rikugien Japanese Landscape Garden
- Meiji Imperial Shrine
- Ginza District

Day 3 – Tokyo with a day trip to Kamakura - Western Style Room
- Travel to Kamakura
- Great Buddha of Kamakura cast in 1252
- Hasedara Temple

Today you will take a day trip to Kamakura which was the home of the Shoguns from 1192 to 1333. Today you will find remnates of the Kamakura Period in various temples and shrines including the Great Buddha of Kamakura

Day 4 – Nikko - Ryokan Lodging - Japanese Style Room
- Toshogu Shrine
- Rinnoji Temple
- Overnight in a Ryokan (Japanese inn)

Upon arriving in the small mountain town of Nikko, you will go to Toshogu shrine, its most famous sight. This lavishly decorated Shinto Shrine, one of the most well-known in Japan, is also the mausoleum to Tokugawa Ieyasu, the most famous Shogun in Japanese history. In addition, there are a number of famous wood carvings at Toshogu, including the three monkeys embodying the phrase, "hear no evil, see no evil, speak no evil." You will also see Rinnoji Temple, which was founded by Shodo Shonin, who introduced Buddhism to Nikko in the 8th century. At the end of the day, you will stay the night and dine at a Japanese style ryokan.

Day 5 – Tokyo - Western Style Hotel - Western Style Room
- Kegon no Taki (Kegon Falls) in Okunikko
- Futarasan Shrine in Nikko
- Return to Tokyo and Explore Its Modern Sights

The first stop today will be the picturesque Kegon Falls, located in Lake Chuzenji in Okunikko. This waterfall is 97 meters high and one of the tallest in Japan. This will be followed by a visit to Futarasan Shrine, founded in 767 by Shodo Shonin in (the same monk who founded Rinnoji): this shrine is dedicated to three mountain deities and houses two swords that are national treasures. After returning to Tokyo, you will have the chance to explore freely and see some of the modern sights of the city. Destination suggestions within the city include: the Shiodome District (breathtaking skyscrapers and a reconstruction of the old Shinbashi train station), Akihabara (the flashy and famous electronic goods district), Odaiba (a futuristic island entertainment district in the bay), or Shibuya (a trendy shopping and entertainment district south of Shinjuku). You can also use your rail pass to visit nearby cities such as Yokohama.

Day 6 – Hakone - Ryokan Lodging - Japanese Style Room
- Travel to Hakone
- Old Tokaido Highway
- Tozan Mountain Railway
- Lake Ashinoko
- Overnight in a Hot Spring Ryokan (Japanese inn)

You will be going to one of the finest hot spring resorts in Japan, Hakone, today. This area has been popular as a hot spring resort for hundreds of years, and its natural beauty and abundance of hot spring baths make it an ideal spot to relax after spending time in the capital, just as feudal lords did hundreds of years ago. While in Hakone, you will have the chance to walk parts of the old Tokaido highway which connected Edo (Tokyo) with Kyoto in times past, ride the scenic Tozan Railway through the mountains, and visit the breathtaking Lake Ashinoko. Additional, you will be staying overnight at a ryokan with hot spring baths and delicious food.

Day 7 – Return to Tokyo then Home - Tour Ends
- Return to Tokyo and then home

Today is the last day of the tour. You can either return to Tokyo and continue on to Narita International Airport to catch your homeward flight, or else continue on to other destinations you plan to visit.

Note: If you want to visit other destinations in Japan, you will in a good position to do so, as Tokyo is a main hub for most Shinkansen ("bullet trains") in Japan. A 7 day pass is included with your tour, but if you pay the additional cost we can purchase a 14 day pass or 21 day pass so you can continue sightseeing in Japan once the tour is over. If you are interested in this option, we recommend you take the tour first and do other sightseeing afterwards. The Kyoto area is highly recommended for any first-time visitor to Japan, and is easily accessible by Shinkansen from Tokyo.

Tour Accommodation:
Throughout the tour, you will have the chance to stay at Japanese style inns, or ryokans, as well as modern, Western style hotels. By choosing the best accommodations possible and offering both traditional and modern lodging experiences, Japan Roads aims to give you a deeper insight into life in Japan and make you as comfortable as possible. In particular, the traditional accommodations will allow you to have close personal contact with the Japanese owners and staff of these places, thus deepening your cultural experience.

Sample Accommodations (may vary but will be of similar quality)
Tokyo: Mitsui Garden Hotel Ginza Premium (Western Hotel)
Nikko: Senhime Monogatari (Japanese Ryokan)
Hakone: Matsuzakaya Honten (Japanese Ryokan)