13 Day China-Japan In-Depth Experience Tour

A professional private chauffeur will meet you on your arrival at Beijing airport and transfer you to your comfortable Beijing’s hotel, then you will enjoy free time in the afternoon.

Your Beijing guide will pick you up at your Beijing's hotel lobby at 7:30AM and begin the full-day tour of highlight at the Forbidden City, the largest ancient imperial palace complex in the world, with 750 years of history to discover. Your guide will take you along the central axis of the site from south to north for an hour-long tour.

Then take a short visit to Jade gallery before having lunch at a loccal reataurant, later on explore China's top highlight attraction: the Great Wall. You will visit the less crowded and quieter section of the Great Wall.

After a 2-hour hike at the Great Wall, you will experience the interesting tea ceremony at Chinese tea house in downtown of Beijing. Then go back hotel.

Fly to Lhasa in the morning, then your Tibetan private tour guide will pick you up at Lhasa Gonggar Airport or train station according to the itinerary you provided at the time of booking and then transfer to your own prearranged hotel. The rest of day is at your leisure for exploration.

Today you wil lexplore Jokhang Temple and Potala Palace, which are both key landmarks of Tibet. Later on, you will visit a local market before returning to your hotel.

This morning, you will embark on a wonderful journey to the Ganden Monastery. In addition to the impressive architecture, you will be treated to a spectacular setting at the top of Ganden Wangpo Mountain. Take a stroll up the hill and enjoy panoramic views of the valley before continuing on to Sera Monastery and finally driving back to your hotel.

On the last day, you will be transferred to Lhasa Airport then take total 25 hours flight to tokyo, including 18 hours layover at Beijing airport (Accommodation covered), then tokyo driver will transfer you back to tokyo’s hotel.

Begin with a visit to the Meiji Jingu Shrine, a sacred temple nestled in an enchanting forest where you can view portraits of Emperor Meiji and Empress Seitoku.

Next, experience Tokyo's oldest temple, Sensuji, which dates back to the 8th century. Nakamise-dori shopping street is bustling with traditional souvenirs and delicious street food.

Afterwards, visit the top of the world's tallest building, the TOKYO SKYTREE, for a panoramic view of the city.

Begin with a visit to the Tsukiji Outer Market, a famous center for fresh seafood and traditional cooking. Discover the secrets behind perfect sushi rice and sushi fish and savor your own delicious creations.

Afterwards, visit the wonderful teamLab Borderless Lab, a fascinating museum of digital art. Immerse yourself in the energy of Shibuya Crossing, the world's busiest pedestrian intersection.

Step into the Anime Café and experience colorful worlds and fantastical characters. Explore the wonderful world of Japanese anime surrounded by life-size statues and themed decorations.

First visit the Miyagawa Morning Market, a collection of local specialties and traditional handicrafts. Enjoy the delicious fresh fruits and souvenirs.

Step into the past at Takayama Jinya, an old courthouse that has been carefully preserved since the Edo period. Its rustic style and restored interior of the inquisition house bear witness to Takayama's history as the direct seat of the Tokugawa Shogunate, making it an important sightseeing attraction in Takayama City.

Hida Takayama Sake Brewery is a famous sake brewery in the area, a place that is rich in fine sake and has many historic sake breweries. With its high altitude and cold climate, the soft, mineral-poor water of the Northern Alps is used in conjunction with artisanal brewing techniques to create pure and elegant sake brews, each with its own distinctive flavor and characteristics, and you can learn about the brewing process of this revered Japanese beverage.

You will board a bullet train to Kyoto, then enjoy the free time at the Kyoto hotel in the afternoon

Experience the sights and treasures of Kyoto

Start your day with a visit to Kinkakuji Temple, originally the villa of Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, the third shogun of the Muromachi Shogunate, but later converted into a Zen temple by his son and named Koenji after Yoshimitsu's Buddhist name. The central building, Shariden, is known as the “Golden Pavilion” because its exterior walls are covered with gold leaf, and has become a symbol of the Kitayama culture in Japan.

Explore the Arashiyama area and see the picturesque and unforgettable view of Togoshi Bridge, an elegant wooden structure spanning the Katsura River.

Seek blessings and serenity by exploring Nonomiya Shrine, a simple black shrine that is small but has a long history, first appearing in “The Tale of Genji”. Although Nonomiya Shrine is small in size, the garden is interesting and the various wooden plaques and guardians are popular among visitors. The shrine is dedicated to the gods of fate, fortune and luck.

In the enchanting Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Mengzong Bamboo stands on both sides, creating a natural tunnel view. The sound of the wind blowing the bamboo leaves in the forest has been recognized by the Japan Environment Agency as one of Japan's 200 most treasured sounds, and the structure of the bamboo fence is made of naturally shed bamboo stems and leaves, reflecting the organic fusion of monuments and nature.

Firstly, Firstly going to Osaka via Shinkansen from Kyoto, then climbing up to the majestic Osaka Castle to experience the fortifications of the city and enjoy a panoramic view of the city, with its unique architectural style and overall circular structure, including the outer moat, outer gardens (such as Ninomaru and Nishinomaru), inner moat and the main pillars. The central building of Osaka Castle, the Tenshokaku, was the residence of the Shogun and served the functions of residence, defence and watchtower.

Step into the Shinsekai (New World Sea), then climb up to the Tsutenkaku Tower for a great view of the city and a taste of the local cuisine.

Finally, you'll end your day's adventure in the culinary atmosphere of Shinsaibashi. Savour takoyaki and okonomiyaki and enjoy the lively atmosphere.