Summer Japan Tour: Tokyo - Hakone - Mount Fuji, from Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) 2025
Viet Media Travel
5 days
Vietnamese
Highlights tour
Japan in summer paints a beautiful picture, a perfect blend of nature, culture, and modern technology. On this captivating journey, three prominent destinations—Tokyo, Hakone, and Mount Fuji—will offer you diverse and unforgettable experiences.
Tokyo – The City That Never Sleeps
Tokyo is Japan's bustling capital and its financial and cultural heart. Visiting in summer allows you to immerse yourself in the vibrant energy of famous districts like Shibuya, Shinjuku, and Akihabara. Lively shopping centers, restaurants, and cafes provide excellent spots to enjoy a dynamic summer. You can also visit the Imperial Palace, Tsukiji Fish Market, or Tokyo Tower to feel the unique blend of past and present.
During the summer, Tokyo also hosts numerous traditional festivals, such as Tanabata and various fireworks festivals, showcasing Japan's rich cultural heritage. You'll have the chance to experience the festive atmosphere, don a yukata, and savor unique street foods.
Hakone – Nature's Serene Escape
Beyond Tokyo's urban pulse, Hakone offers a tranquil retreat into nature. This scenic area is famous for its stunning lake views, hot springs (onsen), and the iconic torii gate of Hakone Shrine standing in Lake Ashi. A cruise on Lake Ashi provides breathtaking vistas of Mount Fuji on clear days, while a ride on the Hakone Ropeway offers panoramic views of the active volcanic valley of Owakudani. Hakone's natural beauty provides a refreshing contrast to the city's hustle.
Mount Fuji – Japan's Majestic Icon
No trip to Japan is complete without witnessing the majestic Mount Fuji. As Japan's highest peak and an active volcano, its iconic, symmetrical cone is a sight to behold. In summer, you might even have the opportunity to ascend to a higher station (weather permitting) for closer views. The areas around Mount Fuji, such as the Fuji Five Lakes region, offer picturesque landscapes and serene settings, perfect for appreciating this natural wonder.
This summer adventure through Tokyo, Hakone, and Mount Fuji promises a harmonious blend of dynamic city life, relaxing nature, and unique traditional culture. It's sure to be an unforgettable experience for anyone who loves discovery and new experiences.
Itinerary Overview
DAY 1: HO CHI MINH CITY – NARITA (OVERNIGHT ON BOARD)
Evening: Please arrive at Tan Son Nhat Airport. Your tour guide will meet the group and assist you with check-in for flight VJ822 (23:35 – 07:55) to Narita (Tokyo). You will spend the night on board.
DAY 2: TOKYO (LIGHT BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER)
Morning: Upon arrival at Narita International Airport (Tokyo), complete immigration procedures and collect your luggage. Afterward, the group will depart for sightseeing:
- Asakusa Kannon Temple – Tokyo's most sacred temple, a venue for major national festivals, and shrouded in the mysterious legend of its origin.
- Explore and shop along Nakamise Arcade, located within the temple grounds. This is one of Japan's oldest shopping streets, stretching approximately 250m from Kaminarimon Gate of Senso-ji Temple to Hozomon Gate. This street offers small, distinctly Japanese items like Edo-era toys, ribbons, hairpins, and fans; as well as street food like Ningyoyaki and Kaminari Okoshi. Famous Edo-era shops line the street, with seasonal lanterns and decorations, and a cobblestone path extending from Kaminarimon Gate to Hozomon Gate, creating a street rich in Japanese style.
- View and photograph Tokyo Skytree from the temple grounds (cost to ascend the tower is not included).
Lunch: The group will have lunch, then continue sightseeing.
- Shop at Akihabara shopping district – the world's leading electronics hub. Akihabara offers a wide range of electronic goods, focusing on home appliances. During Japan's period of high economic growth, specialized CD, record, and game shops flourished, and later, many hobby and anime shops emerged, forming the Akihabara known today.
Evening: The group will have dinner. Check into your hotel. Overnight stay in Tokyo.
DAY 3: TOKYO - YAMANASHI (BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER)
Morning: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, complete check-out procedures, and depart for sightseeing.
- Visit Oshino Hakkai Ancient Village – nestled at the foot of Mount Fuji, this place has been developed as a tourist attraction, yet all its traditional elements remain intact. The village houses are still inhabited, with moss-covered roofs and walls adorned with dried agricultural products.
- Experience a Tea Ceremony – a characteristic cultural aspect of Japan.
Lunch: The group will have lunch.
- Visit Mount Fuji – one of Japan's most famous symbols. Fuji is the highest mountain and one of the nation's "Three Holy Mountains." This active volcano, standing at 3,776m, is renowned for its nearly perfect conical shape and is considered a sacred mountain in Japanese Shintoism. In Japanese culture, many believe the mountain is a demigod with a soul. (If weather permits, the group will ascend to the 5th station of Mount Fuji).
Evening: Return to the hotel, check in, and enjoy a buffet dinner or set menu at the hotel. Overnight stay in Yamanashi. Here, guests can experience wearing a summer Kimono (Yukata) and enjoy a bath in Japan's famous Onsen (natural hot springs).
DAY 4: YAMANASHI – NARITA (BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER)
Morning: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, complete check-out procedures, and depart for sightseeing.
- Visit a Japanese Fresh Fruit Orchard. Here, guests can pick and enjoy fresh, delicious fruits such as strawberries, grapes, apples, melons, peaches, cherries, etc. (Subject to actual weather conditions and seasonality).
Lunch: The group will have lunch. The group will then travel for sightseeing.
- Visit Misogi Shrine – a temple that embodies the traditional philosophy of Japanese Shintoism. It continues to perform "Misogi," an ancient ritual that purifies both body and soul, rooted in ancient Shinto – a religion that celebrates nature and cherishes life. Afternoon: Depart for Narita.
- Shop at Aeon Mall (if time permits).
Evening: The group will have dinner, then return to the hotel. Overnight stay in Narita.
DAY 5: NARITA – HOCHI MINH CITY (BREAKFAST, LIGHT MEAL ON BOARD)
Morning: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Complete check-out procedures. The group will transfer to Narita Airport. Complete check-in and exit procedures for your flight VJ823 (08:55 – 13:00) back to Ho Chi Minh City.
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Terms of Service
Child Pricing Policy
Under 2 years old: 30% of tour price + taxes (sharing bed with adults).
2 to under 11 years old: 90% of tour price + taxes (sharing bed with adults). If there are two children, one child pays the adult price to secure an additional bed.
11 years old and above: Full adult tour price.
Tour Registration
To register, submit all required documents and a 70% deposit of the total tour price.
The remaining balance must be paid 2 weeks prior to departure.
Visa Rejection: If your visa is denied for any reason, the tour price will be refunded, and a 2,500,000 VND visa processing fee will be charged. Your group visa will also be canceled.
Existing Visa: If you already have a valid Japanese visa, you will receive a 600,000 VND discount.
APEC Card Holders: No 600,000 VND discount for APEC card holders due to invitation letter fees.
Payment Surcharge: A 3% service fee will apply for payments made by bank card or via VNPAY/OnePAY gateways.
Cancellation Policy (Normal Days)
Cancellation immediately after visa issuance by Embassy/Consulate: 100% of the tour deposit will be forfeited.
Cancellation 30 - 45 days before departure: 10% of the total tour price.
Cancellation 16 - 29 days before departure: 30% of the total tour price.
Cancellation 08 - 15 days before departure: 60% of the total tour price.
Cancellation 04 - 07 days before departure: 90% of the total tour price.
Cancellation 01 - 03 days before departure: 100% of the total tour price.
Cancellation periods are calculated based on working days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays.
"Holiday/Tet tours" are tours where the travel period falls on one of the public holidays/Tet as per regulations.
All cancellations must be communicated directly to the Company or via fax/email and must be confirmed by the Company. Cancellations by phone will not be accepted.
Price Includes
Round-trip airfare: Ho Chi Minh City – Osaka // Tokyo – Ho Chi Minh City with Vietnam Airlines.
Baggage allowance: 10kg carry-on + two 23kg checked bags (per passenger, round trip).
Transportation: All transport as per the itinerary.
Accommodation: 3 or 4-star hotels, double occupancy (2 people/room). Triple rooms will be arranged if necessary (1 large bed + 1 extra bed).
Tour Leader: An accompanying tour leader for the entire trip.
Meals: Standard menu meals as per the program.
Entrance Fees: Admission tickets to all attractions listed in the program.
Visa: Single-entry Japanese visa for the group.
Travel Insurance: Up to 50,000 USD per case. (Not applicable for guests 85 years and older).
Price Excludes
Passport costs: Passport must be valid for over 6 months from the return date.
Vietnam re-entry visa: 75 USD/person/entry for foreign nationals.
Personal expenses and costs not included in the program (e.g., excess baggage, phone calls, laundry).
Gratuities for local guides and drivers: 1,000,000 VND/person/tour (must be paid before the tour departs).
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