JAPAN 2026 DIWALI

Tour Overview

• Duration: 9 Nights / 10 Days (11 Nov 2026 – 21 Nov 2026)
• Destinations: Osaka, Nara, Hiroshima, Kyoto, Hakone / Mt. Fuji Region, and Tokyo
• Key Highlights: Direct flights from/to Mumbai via Air India, 4 Bullet Train rides, Universal Studios Japan, Tokyo DisneySea, and teamLab Planets .
• Inclusions: Return economy class airfare, Japan Visa fees, 3★/4★ accommodation with daily breakfast, 6 lunches, 9 Indian dinners (Jain/Veg/Non-Veg), driver/guide tips, and Japanese local guide services .

 Flight Details (Air India - Direct)

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1 (12 Nov): Arrive in Tokyo & Bullet Train to Osaka

• Hotel: Anchored by RIHGA Osaka Namba or similar
• Meals: Lunch, Dinner
• Itinerary:
  • Arrive early morning at Tokyo’s Haneda International Airport, meet your Tour Manager, and transfer to the station .
  • Board your first Shinkansen (Bullet Train) ride heading straight to Osaka .
  • Check into your hotel and relax .
  • In the evening, visit the world-famous Dotonbori district, famous for its neon lights, lively street atmosphere, and shopping avenues .
  • Overnight stay in Osaka .

Day 2 (13 Nov): Nara Excursion & Osaka City Highlights

• Hotel: Anchored by RIHGA Osaka Namba or similar
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Itinerary:
  • After breakfast, set off on a morning excursion to historic Nara .
  • Visit Todai-ji Temple (housing the monumental Great Buddha statue) and feed the free-roaming deer at Nara Deer Park .
  • Return to Osaka for a city tour featuring Osaka Castle and the Umeda Sky Building Observation Deck for sweeping 360-degree city views .
  • Overnight stay in Osaka .

Day 3 (14 Nov): Hiroshima & Miyajima Island Day Trip

• Hotel: Anchored by RIHGA Osaka Namba or similar
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Itinerary:
  • Take a round-trip Bullet Train journey from Osaka to Hiroshima .
  • Visit the emotional Peace Memorial Park and see the historic Atomic Bomb Dome .
  • Take a short ferry ride over to Miyajima Island to admire the iconic "floating" Vermilion Torii Gate of Itsukushima Shrine .
  • Return to Osaka via Bullet Train .
  • Overnight stay in Osaka .

Day 4 (15 Nov): Full Day at Universal Studios Japan

• Hotel: Anchored by RIHGA Osaka Namba or similar
• Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
• Itinerary:
  • Spend a full fun-filled day at Universal Studios Japan (USJ) .
  • Explore themed worlds like Super Nintendo World, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, and Minions Park .
  • Enjoy dinner at an Indian restaurant in the evening .
  • Overnight stay in Osaka .

Day 5 (16 Nov): Osaka to Kyoto Cultural Exploration

• Hotel: Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo or similar
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Itinerary:
  • Drive to Kyoto, Japan’s cultural heartland .
  • Ride the Sagano Scenic (Romantic) Train along the Hozugawa River Valley .
  • Stroll through the world-famous Arashiyama Bamboo Forest .
  • Visit the glittering Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion) and the historic Kiyomizu-dera Temple .
  • Walk through the endless red gates of Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine .
  • Overnight stay in Kyoto .

Day 6 (17 Nov): Kyoto to Hakone & Mt. Fuji Region

• Hotel: Numazu Riverside Hotel or similar (Hakone / Mt. Fuji Area)
• Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
• Itinerary:
  • Board the Bullet Train from Kyoto to Odawara .
  • Transfer into the scenic Mt. Fuji region .
  • Ascend to Mt. Fuji 5th Station for breathtaking mountain views (weather & road permitting) .
  • Ride the scenic Hakone Ropeway and take a relaxing cruise across Lake Ashi .
  • Overnight stay in the Hakone / Numazu region .

Day 7 (18 Nov): Hakone to Tokyo Waterfront & Shibuya

• Hotel: Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main or similar
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Itinerary:
  • Drive from Hakone to Tokyo .
  • Walk across the world's busiest pedestrian crossing at Shibuya Crossing .
  • Head to the futuristic island district of Odaiba to see modern architecture and views of Rainbow Bridge across Tokyo Bay .
  • Dinner at an Indian restaurant .
  • Overnight stay in Tokyo .

Day 8 (19 Nov): Full Day Tokyo Sightseeing Highlights

• Hotel: Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main or similar
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Itinerary:
  • Enjoy panoramic views from the top of the Tokyo Skytree .
  • Visit Asakusa and step inside Senso-ji Temple, Tokyo's oldest Buddhist site .
  • Take a peaceful Sumida River Cruise .
  • Immerse yourself in digital art sensory exhibits at teamLab Planets Tokyo .
  • Drive through Akihabara Electronic Market .
  • Overnight stay in Tokyo .

Day 9 (20 Nov): Full Day at Tokyo DisneySea

• Hotel: Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main or similar
• Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
• Itinerary:
  • Spend a magical full day at Tokyo DisneySea, a theme park exclusive to Japan .
  • Explore uniquely detailed ports, nautical attractions, and world-class theatrical entertainment .
  • Overnight stay in Tokyo .

Day 10 (21 Nov): Departure to Mumbai

• Meals: Breakfast
• Itinerary:
  • After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to Haneda Airport .
  • Board flight AI 355 departing at 08:50 AM, landing in Mumbai at 14:20 PM with unforgettable Japanese memories .

Accommodations Summary

Inclusions

• Taxes: 5% GST & 2% TCS included on the total package cost .
• Flights: Return Economy Class airfare & taxes departing from Mumbai .
• Visa: Normal Japan visa processing charges .
• Accommodation: 9 Nights stay at 3★/4★ hotels .
• Meals:
  • 09 Breakfasts (Western / Japanese at hotel)
  • 06 Lunches
  • 09 Dinners (Indian Jain / Veg / Non-Veg)
• Sightseeing: Entry fees and sightseeing tours as per the itinerary .
• Bullet Train Experiences: 4 Rides on Japan's Shinkansen :
  • Tokyo $\rightarrow$ Osaka
  • Osaka $\rightleftharpoons$ Hiroshima (Round Trip)
  • Kyoto $\rightarrow$ Hakone
• Refreshments: 2 bottles of $500\text{ ml}$ water per person, per day .
• Tour Support:
  • Services of a caring Indian Tour Manager (for groups of 25+ passengers) .
  • Services of an English-speaking Japanese local guide .
• Tips: Driver and guide tips are fully included .

 Exclusions

• Additional Sightseeing: Any extra visits or places not explicitly mentioned in the itinerary .
• Hotel Services: Early check-in and late check-out fees .
• Insurance: Travel insurance of all types .
• Personal Expenses: Laundry, phone calls, shopping, or individual personal expenses .
• Unforeseen Circumstances: Any additional expenses resulting from reasons beyond control (e.g., natural disasters, typhoons, flight delays/cancellations, accidents, medical evacuations, strikes, etc.) .