Tokyo Express

Overview

Join us on our Tokyo Express vacation package to discover the magic of this ancient yet modern city at a truly remarkable price. Travel to Tokyo, Japan non-stop via the world's #1 carrier, Singapore Airlines. You'll stay at a beautiful and well-located hotel in Tokyo and enjoy a lavish daily breakfast. Transfers and a guided tour of Tokyo are also included as well as plenty of optional day tours. Maximize your sightseeing in Japan by taking advantage of optional excursions to some of the country's most popular attractions.

Itinerary at a Glance

• 1 Depart USA
• 2 Arrive Tokyo, Japan
• 3 Tokyo City Tour
• 4 Tokyo
• Optional Excursion: Full-day Nikko Tour with lunch, $210
• 5 Tokyo
• Optional Excursion: Full-day Mt. Fuji & Hakone with lunch, $230
• 6 Tokyo
• 7 Depart Tokyo/Arrive USA

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 Depart USA

• Check-in for your overnight non-stop flight to Tokyo via Singapore Airlines

Day 2 Arrive Tokyo, Japan

• Meet our representative upon arrival at Narita International Airport
• Transfer via scheduled airport bus to your hotel located in central Tokyo for check-in

Keio Plaza Hotel or similar

Full Day Itinerary

Tokyo e Youkoso! (Welcome to Tokyo!) Arrive early this afternoon in Tokyo, one of the world's leading economic centers and Japan's modern capital. Upon arrival, transfer via scheduled airport bus to your hotel located in central Tokyo, near famous districts like Roppongi and Akasaka. En route, you'll have your first glimpse of the quintessential Tokyo's stunning, modern skyline and glittering neon-lit streets. The remainder of the evening is at leisure.

Day 3 Tokyo City Tour

• Visit the Tokyo Tower, modeled after the Eiffel Tower in Paris
• View the beautiful gardens at the Imperial Palace
• Visit Sensō-ji temple and Nakamise-dōri street
• Drive through Ueno and Tokyo's "Electric-Town," Akihabara
• End the tour at Tokyo Station; explore independently or make your own way back to the hotel
• Spend the afternoon at leisure for independent sightseeing

Keio Plaza Hotel or similar Breakfast

Full Day Itinerary

After breakfast this morning, set out on a city tour to explore some of Tokyo's main sights. Begin at the Tokyo Tower, modeled after (and slightly taller than) the Eiffel Tower in Paris, where you will enjoy a fantastic city view. Proceed to the Imperial Palace Garden Plaza, which dates back to the 15th century and is the former site of Edo Castle and the present residence of the Emperor of Japan. Visitors are not permitted inside this very private residence of royalty. Stop at a viewpoint to admire the Nijubashi Bridge and surrounding gardens.

Continue to Sensoji Temple, also known as Asakusa Kannon, which is dedicated to the Buddhist deity of mercy and compassion. Sensoji Temple is one of the most famous sights in Tokyo. Later, stroll Nakamise shopping street, which stretches approximately 250 meters from the main grounds of Sensoji Temple. It is lined with more than 50 shops offering local specialties and souvenirs. Finally, drive through Ueno and Tokyo's "Electric Town," Akihabara. Finally, the half-day tour will end at Tokyo Station, where you can continue your exploration independently or return to your hotel. Spend the afternoon and the balance of the day at leisure.

Day 4 Tokyo

• Enjoy a full day at leisure in Tokyo or join an optional full-day tour to Nikko

Keio Plaza Hotel or similar Breakfast

Full Day Itinerary

Enjoy today discovering the wonders of Tokyo and all it has to offer. Your hotel is conveniently located in the center of Tokyo, and by train or subway, you can easily explore Tokyo's significant attractions. From popular shopping areas like Ginza and Omotesando, where you can purchase the latest fashions, to sprawling entertainment and nightlife districts like Roppongi and Shinjuku, Tokyo seems to have a place to indulge in every desire. And, by taking a relaxing stroll through one of Tokyo's beautiful parks or gardens, you may even forget that you're in the largest city in the world.

See the sights on your own, arrange optional excursions, or schedule a day trip to Nikko.

Optional Excursion: Full-day Nikko Tour with lunch, $210

This full-day tour by motor coach will take you from Tokyo to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Nikko. Nikko is a city picturesquely set amid mountains, where numerous magnificent shrines and pagodas are found, including Toshogu Shrine, which houses the mausoleum of the first Tokugawa shogun. The shrine has an unusual mixture of Confucian, Zen, and Shinto architecture and is the original site of the see-no-evil, hear-no-evil, speak-no-evil monkeys, which you will find carved on one of the gates. Enjoy a Japanese-style lunch. Return to Tokyo by motor coach this evening. The tour ends in Tokyo at Ginza or Shinjuku, then, go back to your hotel or stay and experience some of Tokyo’s famous nightlife. Nikko is approximately 2.5 hours from Tokyo by bus. This is a regularly scheduled English-speaking bus tour. Assistance from the hotel to the tour pick-up point is included.

Note: This is a shared tour.

Day 5 Tokyo

• Enjoy a full day at leisure in Tokyo or join an optional full day tour to Mt. Fuji and Hakone

Keio Plaza Hotel or similar Breakfast

Full Day Itinerary

Enjoy a full day at leisure to explore Tokyo. See the sights on your own, arrange optional excursions, or schedule a day trip to Mt. Fuji and Hakone.

Optional Excursion: Full-day Mt. Fuji & Hakone with lunch, $230

This full-day trip from Tokyo takes you to one of Japan's most iconic places, Mt. Fuji. The tour starts on the 3rd floor of Keio Plaza Hotel Main Tower, traveling by motor coach up to Mt. Fuji's 5th Station. At this height, you will be amazed at the spectacular, breathtaking views from high above the clouds. After an included Japanese-style lunch, sightseeing continues in the popular Lake Ashi in Hakone. Enjoy a cruise on Lake Ashi and a gondola ride on one of Hakone's ropeways. Return to Tokyo by Kodama Shinkansen this evening. The tour ends in Tokyo Station, then return to your hotel or stay and experience some of Tokyo's famous nightlife. Mt. Fuji is approximately 2.5 hours from Tokyo by bus. This is a regularly scheduled English-speaking bus tour. Assistance from the train station to the hotel is not included.

Note: This is a shared tour.

Day 6 Tokyo

• Spend the day at leisure to explore the wonders of Tokyo on your own

Keio Plaza Hotel or similar Breakfast

Full Day Itinerary

Enjoy your last full day in Tokyo independently. See the sights on your own, or arrange optional excursions.

Day 7 Depart Tokyo/Arrive USA

• Today, bid sayonara to Tokyo as you transfer to the Narita Airport, via scheduled airport bus
• Board your non-stop return flight on Singapore Airlines
• Your Tokyo adventure ends on arrival in the USA later today

Breakfast

Hotel

Keio Plaza Hotel

First Class

The Keio Plaza Hotel is in an ideal location to explore the delights of the city of Tokyo. Situated in Shinjuku, in the very heart of the Tokyo metropolis, it is only minutes away from the most popular shopping and entertainment spots. Take time to enjoy the outdoor pool located on the seventh floor of the main building, as well as a fitness room.

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In the unlikely event that a particular hotel is not available, a similar or better hotel may be substituted.

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Trip Details

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