Japan Wisteria Festival & Alpine Route Adventure
Japan Wisteria Festival & Alpine Route Adventure
- 10 Days | 9 Nights
Experience the magic of Japan’s most spectacular spring season with Samisha Holiday’s Wisteria Festival & Alpine Route Tour. Journey through cascading purple dreams at Ashikaga Flower Park and conquer the “Roof of Japan” via the legendary Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- Tokyo Metropolitan Sightseeing - Japan's Dynamic Capital City
- Ashikaga Flower Park - CNN's Dream Destination & Wisteria Wonderland
- Owakudani Boiling Valley - Hakone's Active Volcanic Wonder
- Lake Ashi Pirate Cruise - Scenic Hakone Boat Excursion
- Kyoto Sightseeing - Ancient Capital & Cultural Heart of Japan
- Mount Fuji 5th Station - Closest Access to Japan's Sacred Peak
- Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route - "The Roof of Japan" Mountain Traverse
- Shirakawa-go - UNESCO World Heritage Gassho-Zukuri Village
- Hiroshima Peace Memorial & Miyajima Island - History & Sacred Beauty
- Arashiyama Bamboo Grove - Kyoto's Enchanting Natural Wonder
Tour Plan
01
Mumbai – Tokyo (International Flight)
Evening Departure & Night Arrival
Depart from Mumbai by air on May 9 at 11:35 PM for your exciting Japan adventure. Arrive at Narita International Airport at 6:00 PM local time (next day). Complete immigration and customs formalities, then transfer to your comfortable Tokyo hotel for check-in and rest after your international journey.
Overnight: Tokyo
Meals: In-flight meals
02
Tokyo Metropolitan Sightseeing - Skytree, Senso-ji Temple & Sunset Cruise
After breakfast, begin your Tokyo exploration at the iconic Tokyo Skytree, Japan’s tallest broadcasting and observation tower standing 634 meters high (350m observation deck). From the Tembo Deck, enjoy breathtaking 360-degree panoramic views spanning the entire metropolis, and on clear days, catch glimpses of distant Mount Fuji.
After lunch, visit the historic Asakusa Senso-ji Temple, Tokyo’s oldest and most colorful Buddhist temple founded in 628 AD. Walk through the famous Kaminarimon Gate with its massive red lantern and explore Nakamise Shopping Street, a 250-meter traditional shopping arcade lined with over 90 stalls selling traditional snacks, crafts, and souvenirs.
In the evening, proceed to Sumida Park for a relaxing sunset cruise on Tokyo Bay, offering spectacular views of the city skyline, Rainbow Bridge, and iconic landmarks illuminated as dusk falls over the capital.
Overnight: Tokyo
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
03
Tokyo - Ashikaga Flower Park & teamLab Planets Digital Art Museum
After breakfast, embark on a full-day excursion to Ashikaga Flower Park, Japan’s largest and most spectacular wisteria garden spanning 94,000 square meters with over 350 wisteria trees in bloom. This CNN-recognized dream destination features the legendary 160-year-old Great Wisteria tree with its massive 1,000-square-meter purple canopy, the enchanting 80-meter white wisteria tunnel, and rare golden kibana-fuji (yellow wisteria). The wisteria bloom in various vibrant colors—deep purple, pristine white, pale pink, and golden yellow—creating a mesmerizing sight perfect for nature lovers and photography enthusiasts.
After this floral paradise, experience the futuristic teamLab Planets Tokyo, an immersive digital art museum where technology meets nature. Walk barefoot through water-filled rooms where koi fish swim around your feet, become one with blooming flowers in interactive garden spaces, and lose yourself in infinite mirror installations. This “body immersive” museum comprises 4 large-scale artwork spaces and 2 gardens, offering unforgettable sensory experiences and Instagram-worthy photo opportunities.
Overnight: Tokyo
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
04
Tokyo – Hakone (Owakudani & Lake Ashi) – Numazu
After breakfast, enjoy a city orientation tour covering Tokyo’s iconic modern landmarks: Shibuya Crossing (world’s busiest pedestrian intersection), the National Diet Building (Parliament), the upscale Ginza shopping district, and the Imperial Palace (exterior views with beautiful East Gardens).
Proceed to Gotemba area (approximately 100 km). After lunch, continue to Togendai and take the exciting Hakone Ropeway cable car ascending Mount Hakone to Owakudani Boiling Valley (“Great Boiling Valley”), an active volcanic zone featuring sulfurous steam vents and bubbling hot springs. Witness the otherworldly volcanic landscape and taste the famous kuro-tamago (black eggs) boiled in sulfuric springs. On clear days, enjoy spectacular views of Mount Fuji’s snow-capped peak rising majestically beyond the volcanic terrain.
Experience the unique Lake Ashi Pirate Cruise from Togendai to Hakonemachi-ko, sailing aboard colorful replica pirate ships across turquoise volcanic crater lake waters with Mount Fuji as backdrop.
Overnight: Numazu
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
05
Mount Fuji 5th Station & Chureito Pagoda – Matsumoto
After breakfast, ascend to Mount Fuji’s 5th Station at 2,305 meters elevation (weather permitting), the highest point accessible by road on Japan’s tallest and most sacred mountain (3,776m). This UNESCO World Heritage Site offers panoramic views of the Fuji Five Lakes region, surrounding forests, and on clear days, distant mountain ranges. Visit the mountain shrine and browse souvenir shops while breathing crisp alpine air.
Continue your journey to Matsumoto. En route, visit the iconic Chureito Pagoda, a five-story peace memorial pagoda offering one of Japan’s most photographed views—the vermillion pagoda framing Mount Fuji in the background. Stop at Lake Yamanaka, the third-highest lake in Japan (980m elevation) and largest of the Fuji Five Lakes, providing stunning reflections of Mount Fuji on calm days.
Overnight: Matsumoto
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
06
Matsumoto – Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route – Toyama
After breakfast, embark on the breathtaking Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route journey through the Northern Japan Alps with packed lunch. This legendary “Roof of Japan” mountain traverse spans 90 kilometers using seven different transportation modes including cable cars, highland buses, tunnel trolleybuses, ropeways, and electric buses.
Experience the world-famous Yuki-no-Otani Snow Corridor at Murodo (2,450m elevation) with towering snow walls reaching up to 20 meters high (April-June season). Visit Kurobe Dam, Japan’s tallest dam at 186 meters, and enjoy spectacular alpine panoramas from multiple viewpoints along this engineering marvel completed in 1971.
After this action-packed alpine adventure showcasing the raw beauty of Japan’s Northern Alps, proceed to Toyama for evening relaxation.
Overnight: Toyama
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
07
Toyama – Shirakawa-go – Takayama – Maglev Museum – Hiroshima (Bullet Train)
After breakfast, visit Shirakawa-go, a UNESCO World Heritage village famous for its unique gassho-zukuri (prayer-hands style) farmhouses with steep thatched roofs. This 250-year-old architectural masterpiece is located at the foot of Mount Hakusan, one of Japan’s three sacred mountains. These traditional farmhouses create a fairy-tale landscape where time seems to stand still.
Proceed to Hida-Takayama, a beautifully preserved heritage town with Edo-period streets, traditional merchant houses, sake breweries, and morning markets. Experience authentic old Japan in this charming mountain town.
After lunch, visit the fascinating SCMaglev and Railway Park Museum in Nagoya, showcasing Japan’s railway technology evolution including historic steam locomotives, world-record-setting experimental Shinkansen (bullet trains), and the latest magnetic levitating trains (Maglev) reaching speeds over 600 km/h.
Later, board the famous Shinkansen bullet train from Nagoya Station to Hiroshima (approximately 1.5 hours), experiencing Japan’s legendary high-speed rail system.
Overnight: Hiroshima
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
08
Hiroshima Peace Memorial & Miyajima Island – Osaka
After breakfast, experience the profound history of Hiroshima with visits to:
Atomic Bomb Dome (Genbaku Dome): UNESCO World Heritage Site, the only structure left standing near the hypocenter
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park: Contemplative gardens and monuments dedicated to peace
Cenotaph Memorial: Honoring all atomic bombing victims
Sadako Sasaki Monument: The Children’s Peace Monument with thousands of paper cranes
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum: Powerful exhibits documenting the atomic bombing’s impact
Gandhi Statue: Bust gifted by India during PM Narendra Modi’s G7 summit visit, symbolizing India-Japan friendship
After lunch, proceed to Osaka (approximately 330 km). En route, take a photo stop at the magnificent Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, the world’s longest suspension bridge spanning 3,911 meters with its main span of 1,991 meters—an engineering marvel connecting Kobe with Awaji Island.
Overnight: Osaka
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
09
Osaka – Kyoto Full Day (Arashiyama, Kinkaku-ji, Fushimi Inari) – Osaka
After breakfast, journey to Kyoto, Japan’s ancient imperial capital and cultural heart. Begin at the enchanting Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, where thousands of towering bamboo stalks create a serene, otherworldly pathway with filtered green light and rustling natural music. Walk across the historic Togetsu Bridge (Moon Crossing Bridge) spanning the Hozu River, showcasing brilliant shades of green and gold—one of Kyoto’s most photographed and iconic locations.
Visit the stunning Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion), a famous Zen Buddhist temple whose top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf. This 14th-century architectural masterpiece reflects brilliantly in the surrounding Mirror Pond, creating one of Japan’s most beautiful and serene sights.
After lunch, explore Fushimi Inari Taisha, Kyoto’s most iconic shrine featuring thousands of vermillion torii gates forming tunnels up the sacred Mount Inari. This shrine is dedicated to Inari, the Shinto deity of rice, agriculture, good harvest, and success in business. Walk through the mesmerizing torii gate pathways—a truly magical experience, especially in the late afternoon light.
Overnight: Osaka
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
10
Osaka City Tour – Osaka Castle, Umeda Sky Building, Dotonbori – Kansai
After breakfast and hotel check-out, enjoy a comprehensive Osaka orientation tour. Visit the magnificent Osaka Castle, one of Japan’s most famous landmarks and powerful symbols of the unification of Japan during the 16th-century Azuchi-Momoyama period. The five-story main tower surrounded by impressive stone walls and moats showcases classic Japanese castle architecture.
Ascend the futuristic Umeda Sky Building Observatory, an ultramodern architectural landmark completed in 1993. Take the floating escalator to the Floating Garden Observatory on the 39th floor for spectacular 360-degree panoramic cityscape views of Osaka’s urban sprawl.
After lunch, enjoy free time shopping and exploring Dotonbori, Osaka’s most vibrant entertainment district and culinary paradise. This bustling riverside area features iconic neon signs including the famous Glico Running Man, countless street food vendors, restaurants, and diverse shopping options. Experience Osaka’s friendly culture while sampling local specialties like takoyaki (octopus balls), okonomiyaki (savory pancakes), and kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers).
After dinner, transfer to Kansai area for your final night.
Overnight: Kansai (near Osaka)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
11
Kansai – Mumbai (International Departure)
After breakfast, check out and transfer to Kansai International Airport (KIX) for your return flight to Mumbai.
Tour Concludes with Lifetime Colorful Spring Memories of Japan
Meals: Breakfast
Tour Cost per Head
per person
Rs.249400 + Airfare onwards*
Cost Inclusions
- Deluxe 4 star Hotel Accommodation on twin sharing basis
- All Meals – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner as mentioned in the Itinerary (All Indian Meals)
- 2nd class Bullet Train Travel experience from Mishima to Nagoya and Kyoto to Okayama
- Entrance fees of all sightseeing places to be visited from inside as per the itinerary
- Transfer by AC coach for entire tour
- Boat Rides, Cable Car Rides as shown in the itinerary
- Baggage Transfer for Bullet train journey 1 Bag, Max 23 Kgs per person.
- English speaking Guide service as mentioned in the Itinerary.
- Experienced Tour Escort on tour.
Cost Exclusions
- GST as applicable, Visa charges, International Air tickets
- TCS as applicable & insurance charges (depends upon age).
- Any extra expense such as route change, Airline change, Date change, Accommodation facilities, etc incurred due to the unforeseen, unavoidable forced circumstances during the tour.
- Any extra expense such as route change, Airline change, Date change, Accommodation facilities, etc incurred due to the unforeseen, unavoidable forced circumstances during the tour.
- Porterage, laundry, telephone charges, shopping, wines & alcoholic beverages, mineral water, items of personal nature and food or drink which is not part of a set group menu.
- Any extra cost incurred on behalf of an individual due to illness, accident, hospitalization, or any personal emergency.
- Any item not mentioned under ‘Tour Cost includes’
Please Note
1. All Group Departures with bookings of less than 15 passengers will be organized on Customized basis with the assistance of a local tour Escort.
2. Passenger Sharing in Vehicles could differ depending on Group Size.
3. Extra person in a room will be provided with Mattress and not bed.
4. Cancellation Policy
* Disclaimer: Prices are subject to market rates at the time of booking | Services subject to availability | Terms and conditions apply | Airfare excluding
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