Day 1: Tokyo - Mt. Fuji - Hakone - Kyoto
Deluxe motorcoach to the foot of Mt. Fuji via expressway. Then drive halfway up Japan's highest mountain to enjoy a spectacular view from a height of 2,300 meters (7545 feet). Enjoy lunch at the Hotel Highland Resort. After lunch, visit Hakone for a cruise on Lake Ashi and Mt.Komagatake Aerial cableway before boarding a Shinkansen train to the classical city of Kyoto.

Kyoto overnight accommodation (your choice from the following):
Tourist Class Hotel or First Class Hotel
*see Kyoto Accommodation List for details

Day 2: For both One Way Course (SH3-O) and Round Trip Course (SH3-R)
Morning sightseeing of Kyoto, visiting Golden Pavilion, Nijo castle noted for its gorgeous interiors, and Kyoto Imperial Palace (on Sat., Sun., & national holidays: visit Kitano Tenmangu Shrine or Higashi Honganji Temple instead). After lunch at Kyoto Handicraft Center, Proceed to Nara, the first permanent capital of Japan. Visit Todaiji Temple housing a great image of Buddha, colorful Kasuga Shrine with 3,000 lanterns and Deer Park where many tame deer are freely roaming. Return to Kyoto.

Day 3: One Way Trip Course (SH3-O)
Tour concludes this morning in Kyoto.

Ueno, was originally a temple town of Kan-eiji Temple, established in 1625 by the Buddhist high priest, Tenkai who performed the purification rites to protect Edo Castle from the destruction of fires. See the Statue of Saigo Takamori which is credited for bringing about the downfall of the Tokugawa Shogunate.This bronze statue has become a familiar Ueno landmark. Toshogu Shrine is dedicated to the first generation of the Tokugawa Shogunate,Tokugawa Ieyasu. It was established in 1627. The existing structure was rebuilt in 1651 by the third generation Shogun,Tokugawa Iemitsu.

Later visit Tokyo National Museum Art Tokyo was opened in 1952 as Japan?s first-ever national art museum. These facilities engage in a wide range of activities,including the collection/preservation of works of art, craft and film as well as of related materials; surveys and research on these works; and exhibitions and screenings organzied for the public. Ueno was originally a temple town of Kan-eiji Temple, established in 1625 by the Buddhist high priest,Tenkai who performed the purification rites to protect Edo Castle from the destruction of fires.

Visit Isetatsu, a craft store selling items made from Japanese paper, including paper fans,boxes . It was opened in the middle of 18th century by Hirose family. It specilizes in chiyogami, handmade decorative paper printed with wood blocks. Click here for more information and Booking Details

Transfer from your hotel to Kokugikan (Sumo Amphitheater) by Train. Where you will enjoy a traditional Sumo Wrestling match.

Tour Highlights include:

• Sumo Museum - Sumo-related objects from the Edo period to the present are displayed in the Sumo Museum.
• Dohyo-iri and Sumo matches - Enjoy a Dohyo-iri (entering the ring) ceremony and exciting Sumo matches (B-class reserved seat on the second floor). English guidance by rental radio is available.