Meeting at 07.50 at Sofia Airport, Terminal 2. for the flight Sofia - Istanbul with Turkish Airlines. Arrival in Istanbul followed by flight Istanbul - Tokyo.

Arrival in Tokyo at 08.30 at Narita Airport. Transfer to hotel. Overnight in Tokyo.

After breakfast, the tour of Tokyo begins by bus. First we will visit the Parliament building and then the Imperial Palace and the "Double Bridge" in front of it. We will continue to the East Imperial Garden, home to beautiful Japanese gardens. Then the Asakusa district awaits us, where you will have free time for lunch and the opportunity to explore the Hakamise shopping street, over 200 meters long, with small souvenir shops and restaurants that transport you to the atmosphere of old Tokyo. We then head to the Asakusa Kanon Temple, dedicated to the goddess of mercy Kanon, which is the oldest temple in Tokyo, built in 645. This day will end with a visit to the modern and lively shopping district of Shibuya- famous for its diagonal pedestrian walkway "Shibuya Crossing" , as well as the bronze statue of Hachiko the dog, a symbol of the neighborhood for the last 80 years. In the evening, you will have the opportunity to stroll along the Ginza shopping street - known as "Japan's 5th Avenue". Overnight.

Breakfast. Today we continue our exploration of Tokyo with a visit to the Old Fish Market, which functions as a gastronomic hub where visitors can enjoy a variety of Japanese cuisine every morning and lunchtime. We continue on to Tokyo's new tourist attraction, the futuristic Odaiba district, with its modern shopping mall buildings as well as the "Rainbow Bridge". You will have the opportunity for photos in front of the "Statue of Liberty", a gift to Tokyo from France and from where you can enjoy one of the most beautiful views of the city and Tokyo Bay. Free time, or optionally you can join a visit to the "Tokyo digital museum "*, and at dusk there is the opportunity to climb the world's tallest TV tower "Tokyo Sky Tree " with stops on floors 350 and 450*. Overnight.

Breakfast and at 08.00 we leave for the town of Nikko to visit the impressive Shinto shrine of Toshogu. It combines the architecture of a Japanese temple and shrine built in 1636 during the reign of Tokugawa Shogun III, one of Japan's most famous leaders. Here we will see the famous works "the three monkeys" and "the sleeping cat" made by the Japanese master Jigaro Hidari. Then we will visit the "Futarasan" shrine, founded in 782 by the Buddhist monk Shodo Shonin, who spread Buddhism in this part of the country. Transfer to hotel in central Yokohama. Free time. Overnight.

Breakfast. Departure by bus to. Kamakura, where we will visit the "Great Buddha of Kamakura", a 13.5 m high bronze statue of Amida Buddha located in the Kotokuin Temple in 1252. It is the second largest Buddha statue in Japan. The tour will continue with the Hase Kanon Temple of the Jodo sect, famous for its statue of Kanon, the goddess of mercy with her 11 heads. With its height of 9.18 meters, this gilded wooden statue is the largest wooden statue in Japan. Free time for lunch and a chance to stroll along the famous Komachi Street with its many restaurants and souvenir shops. Return to Yokohama, free time to explore the modern " Minato Minai" complex, walk in the flower park - "Yamashita Park", along the waterfront boulevard and in Chinatown. The night lights of Yokohama are astonishingly beautiful from the 69th floor of the Landmark Tower (entrance fees apply). Overnight.

After breakfast, depart Yokohama for Hakone district. It is part of the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, famous for its wonderful resorts and 17 hot mineral springs. A fun day awaits us with a cruise on Lake Ashi, from where we will have the opportunity to enjoy beautiful views of the surrounding mountains (including Mt. Fuji) formed by volcanic activity over 400,000 years ago. We then take a bus or optional cable car- (payable locally) up to the Ovakudani area. There you will find the volcanic hot springs, where you can boil an egg, coloured black because of the minerals contained in the spring water. From the cable car you can enjoy a magnificent panorama of both Lake Ashi and Japan's pride, Mount Fuji, which is 3,776 m high. Free time for lunch. We will continue to Shin Fuji with a transfer to Shin Fuji Station to take the Shinkansen bullet train to Kyoto. Transfer to hotel, overnight.

Breakfast. We are in the heart of Japan, its capital for more than 1000 years, the most beautiful city that brought together the unique vision of Japanese art and design. In the 1860s, every artist from Paris or London dreamed of visiting Kyoto, where an unusual spectrum of motifs, charm and unconventional asymmetry of architectural composition was revealed to the world. The tour of this incredible city begins with the Ruoanji Temple, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994 and also known as the Temple of the "Peaceful Dragon". The incredible rock garden, in the Karesansui style and consisting of 15 rocks, is recognized as an absolute creation of Japanese culture. We continue on to the Golden Pavilion (so the famous Kinkakuji Temple), built in 1397 as the residence of the retired shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu and, after his death, converted into Zen Temple. Next, visit Nijo Castle, built in 1603 by Tokugawa Yeasu as his residence in Kyoto. Free time for lunch , and then if you wish, we can visit the "Fushimi Inari" shrine - famous for its thousand "tori" - sacred gates*. Return to the hotel. Free time. Overnight.

Breakfast. Free day in Kyoto or on request we will offer you a half-day excursion "The Incredible Japan "*. It includes a visit to " Arashiyama Bamboo Forest" - a unique bamboo forest located in the western part of Kyoto, next to the entrance of "Tenryu-ji" temple. You will also have the pleasure of traveling on the romantic tourist train " Sagano", which passes through beautiful areas between Saga-Arashiyama and Kameoka through the gorge of the Hozugawa River. After lunch, whoever wishes can visit the Kiomizu temple, the temple of "pure water".* This is an ancient temple of the Buddhist sect "Haso", which according to one legend was founded in 657 by the Chinese monk Dosho. The temple is one of the most beautiful in Kyoto - (admission is payable locally). Afterwards, you are offered an optional tea ceremony known as "Sado".* Free time with the opportunity to explore the historic districts of "Gion" and "Higashiyama", whose narrow streets and charming wooden houses carry the spirit of traditional Japanese architecture from the time of the old capital Kyoto. Overnight.

Breakfast. Departure to Nara, where we will see the largest statue of the Great Buddha in all of Japan, located in Todaiji Temple. Here we also have the pleasant opportunity to walk in the impressive deer park, which you can feed "by hand" with locally bought food. Then our journey continues to Osaka and upon arrival we will first visit the business center " Umeda Sky Building". It is famous for its observatory called the "Sky Garden" from where we will be able to admire a beautiful panoramic view of the city. Free time for lunch. Next, we will take a tour to see Osaka Castle, built in 1583 during the reign of Emperor Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and the goal was to make it the center of a unified Japan. If desired, there is the option of viewing the museum exhibitions in the castle tower and ascending to the observation deck on the fifth floor* - (admission paid locally). Afterwards, you will have free time on the city's most famous shopping street, Dotonbori. Overnight.

Breakfast. After breakfast, we will start the tour of Osaka city, we will visit the business center "Umeda Sky Building". It is famous for its observatory called the "Sky Garden", from where we will be able to admire a beautiful panoramic view of the city. Free time for lunch. Next, we will take a tour to see Osaka Castle, built in 1583 during the reign of Emperor Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and the goal was to make it the center of a unified Japan. If desired, there is the option of viewing the museum exhibitions in the castle tower and ascending to the observation deck on the fifth floor* - (admission paid locally). Those who wish can visit the "Kaiyukan" aquarium, where the aquatic animals of the Pacific Ocean are displayed* (admission is payable locally, or you can opt for the "Osaka Museum of Housing and Living" - a type of ethnographic museum where through interactive exhibitions you will see and learn all about the life and development of Osaka during different periods of its history in the past*(admission is payable locally). Then you will have free time on the city's most famous shopping street, Dotonbori. Overnight.

Arrival in Istanbul followed by flight Istanbul-Sofia. Arrival at Sofia airport.