With a relaxed and happy mood and bags filled with unlimited expectations, the distinguished guests will gather at the airport on their own, and the transoceanic flight will take you to Tokyo, the capital of Japan.
After you arrive at Tokyo Narita International Airport today, your tour guide will pick you up at the airport and then head to Tokyo, the largest city in Japan. Check in at the hotel in the city, rest, and recharge for the wonderful journey ahead.
After arriving at Tokyo Narita International Airport at the designated time, the tour guide will pick you up at the airport and go to Nagano Karuizawa.
Itinerary A: Karuizawa-Karuizawa Prince Outlets- Saitama
▼Karuizawa
The Japanese resort [Karuizawa] is the filming location of the popular Japanese drama "Quartet". Surrounded by beautiful mountain scenery, it is known as the best place for eco-tourism.
Larch and white birch trees grow luxuriantly and the natural environment is pleasant. It is Japan's most famous luxury villa area and upper-class settlement. Legend has it that the emperor met his lifelong partner here.
▼Karuizawa Prince Outlets (about 3 hours, free time)
This outlet in Karuizawa is known as the most beautiful outlet in Japan. It has more than 200 brand clothing stores (including Prada, Coach, DKNY, TOD'S, etc.)
and more than 100 restaurants, and even a golf course and ski resort. Divided into five districts, there are about 200 shops in total, ranging from big European and American brands to mid-tier Japanese brands, and the prices are much cheaper than those in Tokyo and Osaka.
B itinerary: Karuizawa-Hoshino Resorts-Saitama
▼Hoshino Resorts (about 2 hours, free time)
Cloud pool
Kumoba Pond is a lake located in the southeastern part of Nagano. This pond, called Swan Lake, is most suitable for forest bathing and is a summer resort. I was attracted by the red maple trees on both sides of the river. The red maples in Yunchang Pond are like the red river, reflected in the lake, which is very picturesque. Unbachi likes to change her outfits with the seasons. In summer, Yun Changchi wears a green dress, which looks charming against the blue sky. The green leaves beside the pool contrast with the clear water of Yunchang Pool. The autumn cloud pool is dragging another red skirt, which is extremely beautiful. The red maple leaves are reflected in the emerald water waves, like a natural landscape painting.
plateau church
Karuizawa Plateau Church was built in 1921. It was the first church in Japan where brides wore wedding dresses and held Western-style weddings. It is still the most popular place for young people in Japan to hold weddings. After a long period of baptism, the warm church exudes the unique fragrance of wooden buildings. The soft sunlight shines through the front windows on the marble couple's path, leading the couple to happiness. The sweet sound of the harp accompanies the couple's vows of love. The breeze and green of the plateau also witness the unforgettable moment of a lifetime.
Hoshino Onsen
The hot springs operated by the Hoshino Resorts Group are known as the "hot springs for beautiful skin." The hot springs are located at the foot of the mountain, allowing you to immerse yourself in the open-air baths and take in the stunning views. The wide glass windows of the open indoor bath also allow you to have an unobstructed view of the outdoor scenery. Self-pay: Adults 1,300 yen (1,500 yen in August)
For lunch, the celebrity-style restaurant is recommended for the ultimate melt-in-your-mouth barbecue.
Lin Youjia and Ding Wenqi held a small wedding party in Karuizawa, Japan, and stayed in a log cabin villa in this barbecue restaurant. They can make a reservation (+20 RMB/time) for the premium beef set meal, which costs 3,240 yen/person, including: supreme beef (tenderloin, steak, and diaphragm, about 200g in total per person) and grilled vegetable platter, salad, rice, side dishes, and miso soup. Closed every Wednesday
▼Kawagoe Little Edo
Kawagoe: "Travel" back to the Edo period four hundred years ago and experience the dreamy feeling of traveling back in time. There are many Little Kyotos in the world, but there is only one Little Edo in Kawagoe." Kawagoe was very prosperous in the Edo period and was known as "Little Edo." It is not only filled with Edo style, but also has Western-style buildings and Showa-style alleys that exude Taisho romance. Kawagoe is also one of the filming locations for the anime "Moonlight is Beautiful". It attracts many anime fans to come here for "Holy Land Tour"
Recommended attractions:
【Kurazao Ichiban Street】Kawagoe City was a city that prospered as a castle town of the Kawagoe Domain during the Edo Period. The city retains many historic streets and temples passed down from the Edo Period, and is full of nostalgia for the past. Among them, it is particularly famous for its black brick tile-made Kurayas. The entire city has been designated as a "preservation area for traditional Japanese buildings."
【Bell of the Times】The landmark of Kawagoe, it is said that the bell tower was built by the lord of Kawagoe domain four hundred years ago, but it was destroyed several times since then. The current bell tower is the fourth generation bell tower. Although it has been rebuilt many times and changed to a mechanical bell with the progress of the times, it still fulfills the responsibility of telling the time every day.
【Confectionery Yokocho】In Kawagoe's Confectionery Yokocho, there are many traditional candy shops. Not only can you feel the strong traditional style, but you can also buy Japan's most traditional candies and snacks.
▼Internet celebrity shrine-Hikawa Shrine
Hikawa Shrine is a famous "Internet celebrity attraction". It is the "head shrine" of more than 200 Hikawa Shrines in Japan. It is said to have a history of 1,500 years. Since ancient times, it has been a holy place for marriage and perfect love. Japanese weddings are often held here, and there is an endless stream of men and women who come here to make wishes every day. There is also a small tunnel made of wishing ema in the shrine, which is also one of the check-in spots that netizens must visit.
Hikawa Shrine’s “asking for fortune” is also very unique. The lottery ticket is hidden inside the snapper doll, which symbolizes good luck, and you need to catch it with a "fishing rod".
▼Imperial Palace Niju Bridge
The Imperial Palace is the palace where the Emperor of Japan lives. The Niju Bridge is located in front of the main entrance of the Imperial Palace and spans the inner moat. It is a recognized symbol of Japan.
▼Ginza
Known as "the most expensive place in Asia", it is a paradise for shoppers. It is one of the three most prosperous centers in the world along with the Champs Elysées in Paris and Fifth Avenue in New York. There are many large department stores nearby, and the world's first-tier brands gather there.
▼Meiji Shrine
Founded in 1920, it is dedicated to the revered Emperor Meiji. It covers an area of nearly 70 hectares in Tokyo, where land is scarce, and is surrounded by a large forest. It is a veritable forest oxygen bar.
▼Omotesando
Japan’s Champs Elysées, a 1-kilometer-long road, is lined with architectural works designed by masters such as Tadao Ando, Kazuyo Sejima, Ryue Nishizawa, and Kengo Kuma for major brands.
▼Shibuya
The 24-hour sleepless street - Shibuya is known as the "street of young people" and is the birthplace of various fashions in Japan and abroad. Shibuya sky Climb to the top to enjoy Tokyo at sunset.
▼Sensoji Temple + Nakamise Shopping Street
Sensoji Temple is a historic and popular temple in Tokyo with a history of more than 1,400 years. The main deity enshrined in Sensoji Temple is the Holy Goddess of Mercy. Nakamise Shopping Street is a bustling shopping street filled with century-old shops.
▼Climb to the top of Tokyo Skytree
Climb to the top of the world's tallest tower - Tokyo Skytree, with a height of 634 meters. The 350-meter-high observation deck allows you to overlook the super metropolis of Tokyo. If the weather is good, you can see Mount Fuji.
▼Ueno Park
This place has a profound history and culture. It was once the family temple of Tokugawa Ieyasu and contains Buddhist temples, shrines, museums, and art galleries. The Tokyo National Museum gives you the opportunity to wander into Japanese history and culture.
It’s time to drive goodbye to Tokyo and head to Japan’s hot spring resort, Hakone, to enjoy hot spring cuisine and soak in the hot springs before going to bed to relieve body fatigue.
▼Mt. Fuji fifth station
Located in the central and southern part of Honshu Island, it is one of the classic symbols of Japanese spirit and culture. In the hearts of Japanese people, it is a sacred mountain that contains natural charm, beauty and solemnity. The mountain is cone-shaped, and the top of the mountain is covered with snow all year round.
▼Shinshu Takato Castle Ruins Park "The Best Cherry Blossoms in the World" & Ina Rokudo Embankment
The park was once the site of the Takato clan, with ancient city walls and Yakkenbori ruins remaining. It is a typical Japanese garden. During the cherry blossom season, there are about 1,500 Takato Higan cherry trees, which bloom with romantic and beautiful pink cherry blossoms. It is known as "the best cherry blossom in the world"
At the right time, drive to Hamamatsu city and check into a hotel in the city (dinner will be taken out). The journey time is longer on this day.
After dinner, take a bus to Kansai area
Meixiu Art Museum
If you want to exhaust the forest, you need a mountain. The mountain has a small opening, as if there is light. The famous architect Bei Jinming built it based on the concept of Peach Blossom Spring. In order not to damage the landscape of the entire valley, 80% of the entire building is buried underground, perfectly integrating with the surrounding mountain scenery. The museum contains historical relics related to Egypt, Rome and ancient civilizations from various parts of Asia collected by Ms. Mihideko Koyama. During the cherry blossom season, the entire tunnel is filled with romantic air.
Fushimi Ten Stone Boat
The Fushimi Toshibune used to be a means of transporting goods between Kyoto and Osaka. Now it has become a famous cherry blossom viewing spot in the suburbs of Kyoto. When the Sakurabuki snow comes, the entire river is covered with pink cherry blossom petals, which is extremely gorgeous.
Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine
The main shrine of all Inari shrines in Japan, it originally prayed for a good harvest in agriculture, but now it has been extended to pray for success in business. Senbon Torii is also one of the filming locations for the movie "Memoirs of a Geisha".
Zhuanyuan
Regarding another era in Kyoto - the era of geisha singing and dancing, Gion, known as the entertainment district of Kyoto, still retains its past style. Teahouses and healing pavilions abound on the stone roads. Geishas and dancers often walk by, giving it a unique style. Maruyama Park (Weeping Cherry Blossoms), Kyoto's premier cherry blossom viewing spot, famous for its "Gion Night Cherry Blossoms"Big attraction.
Takase River + Gion Shirakawa Night Cherry Blossom Viewing
The old fireworks place in Kyoto is particularly enchanting and moving against the background of night cherry blossoms. It is very pleasant to have a drink at the unknown Kyoto restaurant by the river.
gaotai temple
Kodaiji Temple is most famous for its dry landscape cherry blossoms. Toyotomi Hideyoshi loved cherry blossom viewing during his lifetime. A weeping cherry tree was planted on the west side of Haxinting Garden. It is now the fourth generation cherry tree. When the pink weeping cherry blossoms are in full bloom, soft bouquets hang on the white sand and sway gently in the breeze. Sit quietly in the abbot and look at the lines of the dry landscape under the cherry blossom trees, feeling like the waves are rippling and the spring breeze is blowing on your face.
Nara Park
There are various temples and shrines as well as a wide variety of cherry blossoms. If you want to take photos of cute deer dancing with cherry blossoms, this is not to be missed. Stroll through the park and feel the romance and happiness surrounded by paths and cherry blossoms.
Todaiji Temple
The architectural style of the Tang Dynasty is simple, solemn and graceful. It is the largest wooden building in the world. Inside the hall is a large Buddha statue of more than 15 meters high, the Lushena Buddha. In spring and bright weather, the cherry blossoms fluttering in the wind outside the hall and the deer strolling in the garden are very eye-catching.
Kasuga Taisha Shrine
With a history of nearly 1,000 years, there are "sacred deer" and "sacred mountains". After passing through the Ichino Torii Gate and entering the shrine, you will feel the aura of ancient times.
Yoshinoyama cherry blossom viewing
Mount Yoshino is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is home to 30,000 white mountain cherry trees. Every spring, starting around March, they will follow the mountain from the foothills, Lower Senbon, Middle Senbon, Upper Senbon to Okusenbon. Cute and charming flowers bloom on the branches one after another from bottom to top. During the cherry blossom season, it is known as the beautiful scenery of "a thousand trees at a glance". There are many shrines and temples on Mount Yoshino. In spring, the most famous ones are the Flower Puja at Kinhozan Temple and the Oden Plant Festival at Yoshino Mizuchi Shrine.
Osaka Castle
One of the three most famous cities in Japan, it was built in 1583 by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, a very famous figure in Japanese history. It has a history of 400 years. The cherry blossoms in the castle, mainly Somei Yoshino cherry blossoms, look ancient and healing against the backdrop of the castle tower.
Osaka Mint
Osaka is a famous cherry blossom viewing spot, with spectacular cherry blossoms blooming on both sides of the avenue.
Kuromon Market
Started in 1822, Osaka’s kitchen is a gourmet paradise and a place where top-quality ingredients are scattered! Shopping while eating is the best way to open the black door.
Shinsaibashi Dotonbori
Half a day of free activities will make this trip to Japan no longer regretful.
After gathering at the designated time, go to Osaka Kansai International Airport and take an international flight to Los Angeles to end this trip to Japan.
