VIETNAM – JAPAN

Itinerary

THE TRIP REFERENCE

STARTING POINT: HCM CITY/ HA NOI/ DA NANG

ENDING POINT: OSAKA/TOKYO- KOREA

Note: The tour programs can be customized on your request (If any). Or, you can follow our tour programs, and the detailed itinerary will be sending to you for confirmation when you have a booking with us.

VIET NAM SCHEDULES:  (5 Days 5 nights)

ROUTE: HA NOI – QUANG NINH – NINH BINH

Destinations:

– Ha Noi  (2 nightS)

You can visit:

• Sword Lake
• Turtle Tower
• Ngoc Son Temple
• The Opera House
• Visit Hanoi’s old town with Hang Ngang, Hang Dao by Tramcar
• Dong Xuan Market
• West Lake
• Tran Quoc Pagoda – the temple with the oldest history in Hanoi.
• walking around Hanoi’s Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake
• Shopping at the bustling Hanoi Night Market
• Ba Dinh – is a unique artifact that has been used to chronicle many significant events in Vietnam’s history.
• Ho Chi Minh Museum – Situated in a complex of exceptional treasures that includes the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Presidential Palace relic, One Pillar Pagoda…
• One Pillar Pagoda (Temple of Mat) – the temple boasts a one-of-a-kind architecture, with only one chamber erected on a stone pillar in the midst of Linh Chieu Lake

– QUANG NINH  (1 night)

You can visit:

• Strolling along Bai Chay Beach
• Shopping at Ha Long Night Market
• Bai Chay Bridge
• Ha Long Bay – A World Natural Heritage recognized by UNESCO, admire the mysterious beauty of thousands of  Limestone Karst.
• Interesting caves such as Thien Cung Cave, Dau Go Cave
• See the scenery of Fishing Village
• Am Promontory
• Rua Promontory
• Dinh Huong Promontory
• Cho Da Promontory
• Ga Choi Promontory
• Truc Lam Zen Monastery
• Go to Visit Hoa Yen Pagoda by cable car

– NINH BINH (1 night)

You can visit:

• Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the northern province of Ninh Binh, Vietnam.
• The complex features a stunning landscape of limestone karst peaks, rivers, caves, and temples.
• The area was once the capital of Vietnam during the Dinh and Le dynasties, and visitors can explore the ancient temples and pagodas that still stand today.
• The old Bai Dinh pagoda is located on the western slope of Dinh mountain and nestles in quiet forest
• With fanciful scenery and quiet atmosphere , the pagoda will make visitors feel likely to live in fairy land and they find  peace in their minds.

– HAI PHONG (1 night)

• Cat Ba national park is one of the most beautiful national parks in Viet Nam
• Cat Ba Island

ROUTE: HCM CITY – TIEN GIANG – VUNG TAU 

Destinations:

– HCM (2 nights)

You can visit:

• Cu Chi tunnel
• Nguyen Hue Pedestrian Zone
• Bui Vien Town.
• Independence Palace
• Notre Dame Cathedral .
• City Theatre
• War Remnants Museum
• Shopping at Ben Thanh Market or the local market
• special: You can choose to visit aroud Saigon City (HCM City) by motorbike

– TIEN GIANG (1 night)

You can visit:

• Thoi Son isle : Tasting honey, Listening to folk music, Visiting fruit gardens, row or Sight seeing aroud location by horse wagon
• Visiting  a coconut candy factory and explain the process of making this sweet. (local specialties)
• Phung isle : Ong Dao Dua relic, Crocodile farm, Experience Fish foot massage.

 –VUNG TAU ( 2 Nights)

You can visit:

• Marina Wharf, which is considered an attractive destination for domestic and foreign tourists in Vung Tau with a view of the West next to many modern yachts.
• canoeing on the sea
• Surf by sailing boat
• Enjoy the scenery on Dinh River
• Study the lives of fishermen on floating rafts…
• “Christ Statue”, the largest statue of God in Southeast Asia today, located on the top of Small Mountain, also known as Tao Phung Mountain.
• Dai Tong Lam Pagoda: One of the largest temples in Vung Tau coastal city. Coming here, you can pray for health, peace and happiness for your family.
• Minera Hot Springs Binh Chau

ROUTE: DA NANG – HOI AN ANCIENT TOWN – HUE

Destinations:

-DA NANG (2 nights)

You can visit:

• Marble Mountains which includes 5 mountains in the Marble Elements of the East are named after the five elements of the ancient oriental philosophy.: Metal – Wood – Water – Fire – Earth, a masterpiece of nature.
• My Khe beach
• Ba Na Hills
• Golden Bridge (150 meters long and located at an altitude of 1414 meters above sea level),
• Dragon Bridge – Love Bridge: Dragon Bridge is a typical symbol of Da Nang, with the shape of a dragon reaching out to fly out to the sea. And Love Bridge is a place to prove the love of couples with the extremely famous “write your name on love keychain” activity.
• Son Tra Peninsula: This is considered the green lung of Da Nang city with pristine beauty, three sides facing the sea, one side overlooking the bustling city.
• Linh Ung Pagoda
• Da Nang Cham Museum

 –HOI AN ANCIENT TOWN (1 night)

You can visit:

• Cau Pagoda: the architectural work was the deemed the heart of Hoi An
• Listening to the presentation about stories of Lai Vien Kieu Footbridge
• Phuoc Kien Hall
• Tan Ky Ancient House
• Phung Hung Ancient House
• Visit the Museum of History and Culture.
• Many Handicraft Workshop
• You can admire the hundred-year-old ancient houses under colourful lanterns in the night.

 –HUE (2 nights)

You can visit:

• Some of the construction materials were bought from France (iron, steel, cement and Ardoise tile) and Japan (porcelain and glassware). Compared to other tombs in Hue, Khai Dinh tomb is smaller, yet more elaborate and time-consuming. It is the combination of East-West classic and modern architectures.
• Khai Dinh tomb is a rectangular construction with up to 127 steps. Mountains and streams around the tomb not only serve as Feng-Shui elements but also create a majestic natural scenery.
• Huong Thuy Xu Village
• The Citadel Hue
• Thien Mu Pagoda
• Huong Nguyen Communal House
• Tam Quan Gate
• Dai Hung Palace
• Thien Lam Pagoda
• Dong Ba Market
• YesHue Eco: With mountain views, YesHue Eco is located in Hue and has a restaurant, a shared lounge, bar, garden and sun terrace.

JAPAN SCHEDULES: (5 Days 4 nights)

ROUTE: FUKUOKA – KUMAMOTO – NAGASAKI

– FUKUOKA (1 night)

You can visit:

• Daihonzan Naritasan Kurume: The Daihonzan Naritasan Kurume Temple was founded in 1958 . It is famous for housing the Fudo Myo, or the Buddhist Vicarious Protector. The interior of the 62 meter (203 foot) tall statue of the Affectionate Mother Kannon (the largest such statue in Japan!) is an observation deck.
• Fukuoka tower
• TenjinUnderground Shopping Center: This is the largest underground shopping area in Kyushu, built underground of Tenjin, stretching for 590 meters from the north to south of the downtown area.

 – KUMAMOTO (2 nights)

• Kumamoto Castle
• The old residence of the Hosokawa Gyobu clan
• Aso Volcano Peak: Aso’s ancient caldera ranks among the world’s largest, with a diameter of up to 25 kilometers and a circumference of over 100 kilometers
• Kurokawa Onsen Ancient Village: This small village tucked away in the hills of Oguni north of Aso is famed for its many and beautiful ‘lotenburo‘,- outside hot spring baths

 – NAGASAKI (1 night)

You can visit:

• MINAMI SHIMABARA: You can see the pristine dolphins, although the time is not fixed, such as when they are flocking or jumping.
• Unzen Jigoku: also known as Unzen Hell, is one of the best places to enjoy natural hot spring in Nagasaki Prefecture. Located inside Unzen National Park, which was designated as Japan’s first national park in 1934, Unzen Hell has been a hot spring resort since the Meiji Period.

• Unzen Mikado Hotel: “Sakura Quality” is a certification for accommodation facilities in which it guarantees the safety and quality of their service. This is one of the “Sakura Quality” certified accommodation facilities. The trees that decorate the hotel are extremely old and are awesome to check out. You go to be immersed in traditional Japanese onsen ambience

ROUTE: OSAKA  – KYOTO

– OSAKA (2 Nights)

You can visit:

• Osaka Castle (Osakajo): The construction of Osaka Castle (大阪城, Ōsakajō) started in 1583 on the former site of the Ishiyama Honganji Temple, which had been destroyed by Oda Nobunaga thirteen years earlier.
• Tsūtenkaku Tower: Tsutenkaku Tower, the most recognisable icon of the Shinsekai neighbourhood, is the spot to experience old Osaka. This 100-meter-tall steel tower may not be as tall as today’s new buildings, but it has etched a place in local history as a symbol of growth and ingenuity.
• Legoland Discovery Center Osaka: An indoor LEGO® world of creativity, colour and building fun for families with kids aged 3-10 years. Located in the heart of Tempozan Marketplace, Osaka. With a LEGO® ride, 11 immersive LEGO play experiences, a 4D cinema and much more, there is a whole world of LEGO fun to explore!
• Minoo Park, located on the borders of Osaka Prefecture, is a gorgeous natural forest valley. Each season of the year presents a different scene that captivates visitors. Minoo is part of the Meiji no Mori Mino National Park, which spans 83.8 hectares. Minoo Park is home to over 954 different plant and animal species.
• Katsuoji Temple: Temple fortunes are sold tucked inside small Daruma dolls, which can be taken home as a souvenir or left on the temple grounds with the hundreds of others– on stairways, hidden among greenery, and perched on walls looking out over the scenery.
• Visitors who need a lot of luck or who have an ambitious goal in mind may purchase a larger Daruma doll and write your goal on his back.
• Solaniwa Onsen Osaka Bay Tower: Solaniwa, billed as Kansei’s largest onsen-theme park, is a large public family-friendly onsen just a few stops from Osaka Station. Natural hotspring baths (indoor and outdoor), hot stone baths, foot baths, fish treatment, a roof top garden, relaxation rooms, and restaurants are all available.

– KYOTO (2 Nights)

You can visit:

• Fushimi Inari Shrine: is an important Shintoshrine in southern Kyoto. It is famous for its thousands of vermilion torii gates, which straddle a network of trails behind its main buildings. The trails lead into the wooded forest of the sacred Mount Inari, which stands at 233 meters and belongs to the shrine grounds.
• Kinkakuji Temple: is one of the most visited attractions of Kyoto. The temple’s name literally means ‘Temple of the Golden Pavilion.’ This astounding Zen Buddhist shrine is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Gion: Kyoto’s most famous geisha district
• Miyama village culture: For centuries, Miyama has provided a peaceful mountain retreat from the nearby city of Kyoto. The Miyama region is well known within Japan for its traditional village atmosphere, with many small hamlets nestled between steep forested mountains.

ROUTE: TOKYO – KANAGAWA

– TOKYO (3 Nights)

You can visit:

• Imperial Palace: The current Imperial Palace is built on the former Edo Castle grounds and is surrounded by a moat and large stone walls. It contains several buildings, including some residences for the Imperial Family.
• Asakusa Temple:  is a Buddhist templelocated in Asakusa. It is one of Tokyo‘s most colorful and popular temples.
• Nakamise Shopping Street: Enjoy Tokyo’s street food! Nakamise is a traditional shopping street located at Sensoji Temple, Asakusa
• Meiji Jingu Gaien Ginkgo Avenue: Meiji–jingu Gaienis one of the most famous spots to see autumn leaves in Tokyo
• Mount Fuji: Mount Fuji is with 3776 meters Japan’s highest mountain. It is not surprising that the nearly perfectly shaped volcanohas been worshiped as a sacred mountain and experienced big popularity among artists and common people throughout the centuries.,
• Oshino Hakkai Ancient Village : Oshino Hakkai is a touristy set of eight ponds in Oshino, a small village in the Fuji Five Lakeregion, located between Lake Kawaguchiko and Lake Yamanakako on the site of a former sixth lake that dried out several hundred years ago.
• Gotemba Outlet Shopping
• Ryogoku Kokugikan National Sumo Arena
• Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
• Ueno Zoological Gardens, Japan’s flagship zoo, looks after some 3,000 animals

 – KANAGAWA (1 Nights)

You can visit:

• The Hakone Open-Air Museum: Opening in 1969, the Hakone Open Air Museum is Japan’s first outdoor museum. Masterpieces from modern sculptors such as Rodin and Henry Moore are exhibited in a spacious area of 70,000㎡. Take your time finding your favorite artwork while walking among rich greenery. The museum also houses the Picasso Pavillon, an exhibition of over 300 pieces from the Picasso collection including his ceramic work, and the Happiness in Symphonic Sculpture, a piece entirely fitted with stained glass. Here, you can comfortably take the day to appreciate the art found in the museum.
• Kōtoku-in: The statue is 36 feet in height, weighs 93 tons and is the third largest Bronze Buddha in Japan.
• Yokohama Chinatown: Yokohama Chinatown is known as the world’s best Chinese food spot. With more than 600 shops in only a 250,000 square meter area there are plenty of restaurants to choose from 

You can follow the tour group back to Vietnam, or freely with your schedule, or book a flight back home from the ended trip of local city depending on your choice at first.

The programme is subject to change depending on the weather and season, or it can be customized to meet the demands of the customer.