CULTURAL JOURNEY: NAGOYA – TAKAYAMA – MATSUMOTO – FUJI – TOKYO - NARITA | VIETNAM AIRLINES

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CULTURAL JOURNEY: NAGOYA – TAKAYAMA – MATSUMOTO – FUJI – TOKYO - NARITA

Itinerary

NIGHT AND DAY 1: HO CHI MINH CITY - NAGOYA

- Guests arrive at Tan Son Nhat International Airport on February 5, 2026 at 20:20, the Tour Leader welcomes guests and assists with check-in procedures to board the flight to Chubu (Nagoya) Airport on February 6, 2026 VN342 SGN – NGO 00:20 – 07:35. The group stays overnight on the plane.

*For the Vietnam Airlines flight, the group has breakfast on the plane.

DAY 1: NAGOYA - TAKAYAMA (Lunch, Dinner)

- Morning: Arrive at Nagoya airport, complete immigration procedures. Transfer to visit:

- Shirakawa-go Historic Village: recognized by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage, famous as the "Doraemon" village – where the famous manga of the same name was born.

- Have lunch at a restaurant featuring the renowned Hida beef specialty. In the afternoon, guests transfer to visit Takayama:

- Takayama Old Town - a famous historic district possessing an ancient and peaceful beauty, with traditional wooden houses standing out amidst the white snow scenery, snow-covered roofs, and yellow lights creating a very poetic atmosphere.

- Evening: The group enjoys dinner with Shabushabu hot pot. Overnight at a hotel in Takayama.

DAY 2: TAKAYAMA - MATSUMOTO (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)

- Morning: Guests enjoy breakfast at the hotel. The group completes check-out procedures. Move to Matsumoto to visit:

- Matsumoto Castle: One of Japan's largest castles. This is the oldest surviving castle keep, characterized by its mysterious black color and considered a national treasure here.

- Strolling along Nawate-dori Street: A long street located between the Matsumoto Castle moat and the Metoba River, famous for about 50 traditional-style shops, quirky stone frog statues, Kaeru Daimyojin Shrine, and street snacks like red bean-filled taiyaki.

- Lunch: Have lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, the group moves to visit:

- Yohashira Shrine: A famous shrine dedicated to four sacred deities simultaneously: Ame-no-Minakanushi, Takamimusubi, Kamimusubi, and Amaterasu, considered sacred for praying for love, good luck, and success.

- Evening: The group enjoys dinner with a Kaiseki menu and checks into the hotel. Experience an overnight stay in Yamanashi in a Ryokan style – a traditional hotel type of the world.

- Experience Onsen bathing – a traditional Japanese hot spring hydrotherapy.

DAY 3: MATSUMOTO - YAMANASHI (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)

- Morning: Guests have breakfast at the hotel. Then complete check-out procedures. The group departs to visit:

- Mount Fuji – The highest mountain in Japan at 3,776 meters above sea level. It is also a scenic spot, a historical site, and has been recognized as a world cultural heritage. Visitors will go up to the 5th station at an altitude of 2,300m to view Mount Fuji more clearly (Weather permitting).

- Lunch: The group has lunch. Then continues to visit:

- Oshino Hakkai Village: Recognized by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage. This place is an ideal destination for those who love peace and want to experience the beautiful nature of Japanese tourism.

- Photo experience at Fujiten Snow Resort: Located at the foot of Mount Fuji, it is a famous winter destination with stunning white snow scenery. Visitors have the opportunity to experience exciting snow activities and admire the majestic beauty of Mount Fuji. (The cost of renting sleds and ski equipment is at your own expense).

Note: Depending on the operating hours of the attraction and weather conditions, the program can flexibly change to another ski resort in the area.

- Gotemba Premium Outlet: One of Japan's largest-scale outlet shopping centers. With about 290 stores, it brings together many famous domestic and international fashion, accessories, footwear, cosmetics, and household goods brands. (if time permits)

- Evening: The group has dinner at a local restaurant featuring Snow Crab specialty. Afterward, the group checks in and rests at a 4-star hotel in Yamanashi.

DAY 4: YAMANASHI - TOKYO (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)

- Morning: Guests enjoy breakfast. The group checks out of the hotel. Depart for Tokyo:

- Experience picking and tasting seasonal fruits at the orchard: hand-pick and enjoy fresh, safe fruits right at the orchard, grown using natural methods meeting Japanese standards.

- Lunch: The group enjoys lunch with Hokkei fish. Afterward, continue sightseeing:

- Asakusa Temple: also known as Sensoji - featuring distinctive architecture deeply imbued with Japanese characteristics, it can be said this is the oldest and most important temple in Tokyo. Take photos with the giant paper lantern hanging in the middle of the gate, which is the symbol of Asakusa. Stroll around Nakamise shopping street leading to Asakusa Temple, bustling with hundreds of stalls selling traditional goods, souvenirs, and local snacks.

- Tokyo Skytree television tower: one of the symbols of Japan (photos taken from the outside).

- Stroll and shop at the Akihabara electronics district: associated with famous anime and manga characters displayed in shops (if time permits).

- Evening: The coach takes the group for a BBQ dinner, then check into the hotel. Overnight at a 4-star hotel in Narita.

DAY 5: NARITA - HCMC (Breakfast – Lunch on plane)

- Morning: Guests enjoy breakfast, complete check-out procedures, then the bus takes the group to Narita International Airport to check in for the flight back to Ho Chi Minh City. The group enjoys lunch on the plane.

- Arriving at Tan Son Nhat Airport, bidding farewell to the group and looking forward to seeing you again.

Note: The itinerary may change depending on weather conditions, tidal forecasts, and port authority regulations.

What's Included

Terms & conditions

TOUR PRICE INCLUDES:

1. Round-trip air ticket with the group (SGN-NGO// NRT-SGN) including: Vietnam Airlines: 01 checked baggage piece (23kg/piece) and 01 carry-on piece 10kg/piece

2. Standard hotel 02 guests/room, triple room case if guests travel individually as 1 or 3 people.

Night 1: KURETAKESO TAKAYAMA or equivalent

Night 2: WAKAMIRO RYOKAN or equivalent

Night 3: FUJIZAKURA or equivalent

Night 4: NIKKO NARITA or equivalent

*Note: According to Japanese culture, hotels mostly only have Twin rooms (02 single beds). If guests wish to use a Double room (1 double bed), the company will try to arrange and inform you specifically before the departure date. For guests using a Triple room (room for 3 people), some hotels in Japan may not be able to meet the quantity of this room type. The company will try to arrange according to your request; in case a Triple room cannot be arranged, the company requests to arrange 01 Twin room (02 single beds) or 01 Double room (01 double bed) and 01 Single room (01 single bed).

3. Group visa to enter Japan.

4. Meals according to the program, diverse menus, changing daily.

5. One-time admission tickets to sightseeing spots according to the tour program.

6. Air-conditioned vehicle for transfers and sightseeing according to the program.

7. Global travel insurance worth 1,000,000,000 VND/guest/Incident.

8. Vietnamese-speaking tour guide serving the group according to the tour program.

TOUR PRICE EXCLUDES:

1. Passport with validity of over 6 months.

2. Single room surcharge 6,000,000 VND (for guests requesting a single room – standard Japanese single room has 1 bed for 01 person).

3. Personal expenses: drinks, laundry, excess baggage, telephone, photography…

4. Tips for tour guide and driver (900,000 VND /Guest/Tour)

5. Vietnam re-entry visa for foreign nationals.

6. Other expenses not included in the inclusion list.

CHILD TOUR PRICE:

- Toddlers under 2 years old: 30% of the full adult tour price (sharing bed with adults).

- Children from 2 years old to under 10 years old: 80% of the full adult tour price (No separate bed arrangement).

- Children aged 10 and above: 100% of the full adult tour price.

- Children requesting a separate bed will be charged 100% of the adult tour price.

REFUND/CANCELLATION CONDITIONS:

- If canceling the tour, guests shall pay the tour cancellation and air ticket cancellation fees specifically:

- If canceling the tour right after the Embassy or Consulate has issued the visa: the travel company has the right to cancel the issued visa, and guests will bear the cancellation fee according to the terms below:

- Immediately after paying the deposit and 30 days before departure date: Cancellation fee is 3,000,000 VND

- 21-30 days before departure date: Pay 50% of the tour price.

- 14-21 days before departure date: Pay 70% of the tour price.

- Within 14 days before departure date: Pay 100% of the tour price.

- In case guests are refused a visa: 100% fee will be refunded (depending on the status of your documents, the company will review) (Tour cancellation time is calculated for working days, excluding Saturdays and Sundays). Specifically, Tet holiday tours are non-refundable and non-cancellable.

- Tour cancellation with the COMPANY must be notified directly via Fax, email, text message and must be confirmed by the COMPANY. Cancellation via phone is not accepted.

NOTE:

- Passport must have a validity of over 6 months (Calculated from the departure date).

- Before registering for the tour, please carefully read the tour program, terms, tour price inclusions as well as exclusions in the program.

- The Travel Company is exempt from liability in case guests participating in the tour are refused or not allowed to exit/enter for personal reasons, or issues arising from self-applying for entry visas, using ABTC (APEC) cards, service passports, diplomatic passports when traveling, or in case your visa application is refused or delayed by competent authorities.

- Guests need to fulfill tax obligations so as not to affect their departure.

- Guests aged 70 and above must ensure sufficient health to participate in the tour itinerary, and are encouraged to travel with relatives for mutual support when needed. If guests have underlying health conditions or poor physical fitness, a doctor's health certificate is required to ensure sufficient health for international travel.

- Due to the nature of joining a group tour with individual travelers, the company will receive a minimum number of 10 adult guests and ensure the group departs on schedule. In case the group does not have enough guests, the company is responsible for notifying guests 07 days before the departure date and will reschedule another departure date, or refund the total amount paid by guests.

- Because flights depend on airlines, in some cases flight times may change without prior notice.

- Purely a sightseeing tour, guests registering for the tour are requested to follow the group for departure and return on the tour end date and must not separate from the group.

- If guests are overseas Vietnamese or Foreigners and the Vietnam visa in the passport is a single-entry visa. Guests must self-apply for a Vietnam re-entry visa via the link: https://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/web/guest/khai-thi-thuc-dien-tu/cap-thi-thuc-dien-tu

- If guests are overseas Vietnamese or Foreigners with a separate Vietnam visa, they must bring it along during the tour.

- Guests holding 2 Nationalities or Travel documents (not yet naturalized) please notify the tour sales staff at the time of tour registration and submit originals along with related documents (if any).

- Guests holding only a green card (temporary residence card abroad) and no longer having a valid Vietnamese passport cannot register for travel to a third country.

- Pregnant guests please inform the tour sales staff at the time of registration for further consultation. Note that a doctor's opinion must be obtained before taking the tour. Pregnant guests from 30-32 weeks onwards are not accepted for safety reasons.

- Children under 18 years old not traveling with Parents must have an authorization letter certified by local authorities (authorized by Parents to take the tour).

- Visa applications after being submitted to the Consulate will not be returned.

- Services on the tour will not be refunded or canceled if customers do not use them.

- Depending on actual conditions, the order of sightseeing spots in the program may change while still ensuring all sightseeing spots as initially planned.

- The Travel Company is exempt from liability in the event of natural disasters, earthquakes, droughts, protests, strikes, epidemics, aircraft technical glitches, etc., leading to flight delays, cancellations, or postponements, in which case the company retains the right to change the itinerary at any time for the convenience and safety of customers and will not be responsible for compensating arising damages.