Explore Our Exciting Tour Packages for 2025
JAPAN WORLD EXPO 2025
JAPAN WORLD EXPO 2025
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7-Day Robotic-Tech Event Starting from
$2,500 incl taxes & fees
April 21- 28
ROBOTIC TOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES
- 4 nights at Humanoid & Dinosaur staffed hotel
- 12 visiting sites related to drones, robots, AI tech, & or STEM-base learning
- 9 meals (4 breakfast, 3 dinners, 2 lunches)
- 4 souvenirs (your choice from 9 attractions)
- 4 interactive, hands-on attractions
- MY ROBOTIC TOUR PHOTO ALBUM
- Choice of discount coupon off next 1 OF 5 ROBOTIC TOURS offered by DRAITS TRAVEL HAWAII, LLC (2025)
Highlight
- Miraikan (National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation
- Odaiba Gundam Statue
- TeamLab Borderless
- TeamLab Planets
- Madame Tussauds Tokyo
- Robot Restaurant
- Kawasaki Robostage Exhibition
- TEPIA Advanced Technology Gallery
- TENQ Space Museum
- Akihabara
- Ninja Akasaka
Note: In the event an attraction should be canceled and/or inaccessible, we will visit another attraction at no additional cost of equal or greater value than the original canceled attraction.
These locations offer interactive experiences and a deep dive into da fasinating world of robotics & technology. With Japan’s reputation for being at da forefront of technological advancements, taking these trips will be da perfect way to explore da latest innovatiions in da field.
Itinerary
Day 1: Departure from Honolulu
Day 2: Arrive @ Tokyo International Airport
- Check-in @ hotel staffed with dinosaur & humanoid robots.
- Hotel certified by the Guinness World Records as the 1st hotel in the world with working robots.
Day 3: Explore Odaiba
Breakfast & Dinner
Morning
- Visit MIRAIKAN (NATIONAL MUSEUM OF EMERGING SCIENCE & INNOVATION), known for hosting special exhibitions, workshops, & educational discoveries on various environmental topics & space explorations.
Afternoon
- Marvel at the 65 feet tall GUNDAM STATUE (that switches between Unicorn & Destroy mode); which holds the 2017 Guinness Worlds Record as the world’s most animated statue.
Evening
- Dinner @ NINJA AKASAKA
Day 4: Odaiba & Tokyo
Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner
Morning
- Immerse yourself in interactive digital art installations at teamLab BORDERLESS<, an artificial island & the 1st digital museum in the world. It’s concept is being “A Museum Without a Map”
Afternoon
- Walk through water & become one with the art installations at teamLab PLANETS.
- Lunch @ the teamLab PLANETS RESTAURANT.
Evening
- Meet lifelike wax figures of celebrities & figures @ MADAME TUSSAUDS TOKYO.
- Dinner & a futuristic show with robots & neon lights @ ROBOT RESTAURANT.
Day 5: Tokyo
Breakfast & Dinner
Morning
- Discover the cutting edge of industrial robots @ the KAWASAKI ROBOSTAGE EXHIBITION, where you can experience the thrilling K-ROBORIDE, a virtual reality robot attraction that stimulates a drone ride. You can also have du-AURO, a drawing robot, crest a portrait of you. Dive into the realms of industrial robotics & Japanese innovation.
Afternoon
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Visit TEPIA ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY GALLERY, which exhibits 70 advanced industrial technologies that will become keys to the development of future society. The gallery is divided into four themed sections:
1. LIVING AND ECONOMY
2. SOCIETY
3. EARTH AND LIFE
4. THE NEW NORMAL
Evening
- DINNER @ DAWN AVATAR ROBOT CAFE, also known as Orihime Cafe. An experimental cafe run by Ory Lab, Inc. The cafe employs people who have difficulty going our due to various reasons. These individuals remotely operate avatar robots named Orihime & Orihime-D from their homes or hospitals to provide services.
- Experience space-themed exhibits & interactive displays @ the TenQ SPACE MUSEUM.
- Take in panoramic views of Tokyo from the observation deck of TOKYO SKYRISE, one of the tallest towers globally.
Day 6: Robotic Tour Gathering
Breakfast & Welcome Drink
Morning
- Check-out & meet in lobby for Robotic Tour Gathering
Afternoon
- Transfer to new hotel. Get settled in before meeting your Tour Director & fellow travelers during tonight’s Welcome Drink.
Day 7: Sightseeing Tour of Tokyo & Cooking Class
Breakfast & Welcome Dinner
Morning
- Join a local guide & embark on your 1st tour of Japan’s bustling capital.
- Stroll through the colorful HARAJUKU neighborhood, where Tokyo’s history & present-day pop culture intertwine.
Afternoon
- Explore Tokyo’s old town, including the ancient ASAKUSA KANNON TEMPLE, the city’s oldest & most scared temple.
- Peruse a vibrant variety of handmade crafts & local fare @ the centuries-old NAKAMISE SHOPPING ARCADE.
Evening
- Join an experienced chef @ a local restaurant for a cooking lesson during tonight’s welcome dinner.
- Grab your apron & watch as the chef demonstrates how to make traditional Japanese cuisine such as sushi rolls, rolled omelet, sesame spinach salad, or a chicken teriyaki bento box.
- Try your hand at crafting your own authentic meal & sit down to enjoy the cuisine for dinner.
Day 8: Free Day in Tokyo
Breakfast
Morning
- Enjoy a free day in Tokyo or add an excursion.
KAWAKURA
From $135 per person
Day 9: Sightseeing Tour of Tokyo & Transfer to Mount Fiji Region
Mount Fiji Region – 1 night
Breakfast & Dinner
Morning
- Follow your Tour Director on another guided sightseeing tour of vibrant Tokyo before continuing on to the MOUNT FUJI area.
- Make a photo stop & view the iconic SHIBUYA CROSSING from overhead as you drive through the central part of the city.
- Stop inside Shibuya Station to view “THE MYTH OF TOMORROW”, Japanese artist Taro Okamoto’s famous avant-garde mural depicting the explosion of an atomic bomb.
- Head to the top of the Metropolitan Building to get a bird’s-eye view of the city.
- Later, make your way to HAKONE, a resort town in the Owakudani Valley.
- Make a photo stop at MOUNT FUJI, which stands an imposing 12,388 feet high.
- Take in panoramic views of nearby lakes & villages from the midway-point observatory.
- Sit down for an included DINNER followed by free time to relax in the hotel’s hot springs.
Day 10: Hakone & Train to Kyoto
Kyoto – 4 nights
Breakfast & Tasting
Morning
- Spend the morning in HAKONE, a resort area set on LAKE ASHI renowned for it’s natural beauty.
- Enjoy a ropeway ride up to the top of MOUNT KOMAGATAKE, admiring spectacular views from the cable car as you go.
- Make your way to the volcanic valley of OWAKUDANI for a tasting of their famous, mineral-rich, black eggs.
- Pay a visit to the HAKONE open-air museum, with endless sculptures over its 17 acres & a gallery with more than 700 works by Picasso.
Afternoon
- Board a high-speed train to Kyoto
Day 11: Sightseeing Tour of Kyoto
Breakfast
Morning
- Join a local guide on a tour of KYOTO, the city that served as the capital of Japan for more than 1000 years & is still considered its spiritual capital.
- Tour the 17th-century NIJO CASTLE, which boasts intricate architecture & a unique alarm system: floors that sound like a nightingale when walked on.
- See one of Japan’s most famous temples, the glittering GOLDEN PAVILION.
- Tap into your unconscious mind during a guided Zen meditation session.
- Sit down to sip Matcha green tea alongside a traditional Japanese sweet.
Evening
- Free evening in Kyoto or add an excursion.
FUSIMI INARI WALKING TOUR & TEA CEREMONY
From $95 per person
Day 12: Zen Meditation Class & Sightseeing Tour of Nara
Breakfast, Tasting, & Lunch
Morning
- Visit a Buddhist temple & immerse yourself in the spiritual traditions of Japan.
- Tap into Tap into your unconscious mind during a guided Zen meditation session.
- Sit down to sip Matcha green tea alongside a traditional Japanese sweet.
- Later, journey to the former capital city of Nara for a guided tour led by a local guide.
- Tour UNESCO-listed Buddhist TODAIJI TEMPLE, site of the world’s largest bronze Buddha.
- Enter KASUGA-TAISHA to see the many bronze & stone lanterns in & around the SHINTO-SHRINE.
- Stroll through NARA PARK, home to more than 1,200 wild deer considered sacred by locals.
Afternoon
- Enjoy an included lunch.
Day 13: Free Day in Kyoto
Breakfast, Liquor Tasting, & Farewell Dinner
Enjoy a free day in Kyoto or add an excursion
ARASHIYAMA DISTRICT OKOCHI SANSO GARDEN
From $119 per person
Evening
- Join your fellow travelers @ a farewell dinner in Kyoto, where you’ll enjoy a sake tasting & traditional shabu-shabu (hot pot).
Day 14: Departure
Flight Home
Breakfast & Tasting
Continue on to OSAKA, the birthplace of many of Japan’s well-known arts, such as Kabuki theater & the tea ceremony.
Today’s guided tour, led by your Tour Director, offers a look inside the city’s historic sights.
- Make a photo stop @ the massive OSAKA CASTLE, which was built by legendary leader Toyotomi Hideyoshi.
- Stroll through Kuromon Ichiba Market, famous for its selection of fresh fish, vegetables, fruit & other Japanese specialties.
Afternoon
- Transfer to the airport to board your flight home or choose to continue your adventure with a visit to HIROSHIMA.
Please note: If you are joining the tour extension in HIROSHIMA & OSAKA, you will spend the evening of day 10 in OSAKA.
Osaka & Hiroshima Extension
- We have OSAKA to thank for some of Japan’s most well-known arts, like Kabuki Theater & the tea ceremony.
- Drink it all in, then take a high-speed train to HIROSHIMA to remember one of the most infamous moments in history.
- Get to the heart of both cities, & marvel @ UNESCO-listed HIMEJI CASTLE, on sightseeing tours alongside local experts.
Day 15: Sightseeing Tour of Osaka
OSAKA – 1 night
Breakfast
Morning
- Today’s guided tour, led by your Tour Director, offers a look inside the city’s historic sights.
- Make a photo stop @ the massive OSAKA CASTLE, which was built by legendary leader Toyotomi Hideyoshi.
- Stroll through KUROMON ICHIBA MARKET, famous for its selection of fresh fish, vegetables, fruit & other Japanese specialties.
Afternoon
- Transfer to the airport to board your flight home or choose to continue your adventure with a visit to HIROSHIMA.
Please note: If you are joining the tour extension in HIROSHIMA & OSAKA, you will spend the evening of day 10 in OSAKA.
Osaka & Hiroshima Extension
- We have OSAKA to thank for some of Japan’s most well-known arts, like Kabuki Theater & the tea ceremony.
- Drink it all in, then take a high-speed train to HIROSHIMA to remember one of the most infamous moments in history.
- Get to the heart of both cities, & marvel @ UNESCO-listed HIMEJI CASTLE, on sightseeing tours alongside local experts.
Day 16: Train to HIROSHIMA & Sightseeing Tour
Breakfast
Morning
- Board a high-speed bullet train to HIROSHIMA & get to know this world-renowned “CITY OF PEACE” on today’s guided sightseeing tour.
- Visit PEACE MEMORIAL PARK to see the PEACE MEMORIAL MUSEUM & the Atomic Bomb Dome, which was the only structure to withstand the infamous atomic bombing of the city during World War II.
- Take a short ferry ride to MIYAJIMA ISLAND to view the 12th-century, UNESCO-listed ITSUKUSHIMA SHRINE.
Afternoon
- Transfer to the airport to board your flight home or choose to continue your adventure with a visit to HIROSHIMA.
Please note: If you are joining the tour extension in HIROSHIMA & OSAKA, you will spend the evening of day 10 in OSAKA.
Osaka & Hiroshima Extension
- We have OSAKA to thank for some of Japan’s most well-known arts, like Kabuki Theater & the tea ceremony.
- Drink it all in, then take a high-speed train to HIROSHIMA to remember one of the most infamous moments in history.
- Get to the heart of both cities, & marvel @ UNESCO-listed HIMEJI CASTLE, on sightseeing tours alongside local experts.
Day 17: Osaka via Himeji
Breakfast
Morning
- Travel back to OSAKA, stopping in the city of HIMEJI along the way. Step inside the UNESCO-listed HIMEJI CASTLE, the largest castle in Japan.
- Walk through OTEMON GATE & view the castle’s striking white architecture.
- Climb a series of narrow staircases to the top floor, which offers stunning views of the beautiful roofs, defensive walls, & the city below.
- Enjoy free time to explore KOKO-EN, a stunning garden that’s designed to be aesthetically pleasing through all four seasons.
- Continue on to OSAKA & spend a free evening in the city or add an excursion.
OSAKA by NIGHT: CRUISE & DINNER
From $125 per person
Day 18: Free morning in OSAKA & departure
Breakfast
Morning
- Enjoy a free morning in OSAKA.
- Then transfer to the airport to board your flight home.
Itinerary
Day 1: May 11, 2025 (Sun)
Departure:
HONOLULU TO JAPAN
Day 2: May 12, 2025 (Mon)
Arrive:
AT HANEDA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Check In:
HENN NA HOTEL GINZA TOKYO
1st Hotel Staffed with Robots:
GUINESS BOOK OF WORLD RECORDS
Welcome Dinner:
@KANDA MYOJIN SHRINE CAFE
Day 3: May 13, 2025 (Tue)
Breakfast:
MIRAIKAN (NATIONAL SCIENCE OF EMERGING SCIENCE & INNOVATION )
EXPLORE CUTTING EDGE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY EXHIBITS
ODAIBA GUNDAM STATUE MARVEL:
@THE LIFESIZE STATUE
AQUA CITY SHOPPING CENTER:
ENJOY SHOPPING & LUNCH WITH A VIEW OF TOKYO BAY
DINNER:
@NINJA AKASAKA
Day 4: May 14, 2025 (Wed)
Breakfast (TEAMLAB BORDERLESS):
IMMERSE YOURSELF IN INTERACTIVE ART INSTALLATIONS
Lunch:
@TEAMLAB PLANETS RESTAURANTS
TEAMLAB PLANETS:
WALK THROUGH WATER & BECOME ONE WITH THE ART IN THIS UNIQUE MUSEUM
MADAME TUSSAUDS TOKYO:
MEET LIFELIKE FIGURES OF CELEBRITIES & HISTORICAL FIGURES
ROBOT RESTAURANT:
ENJOY A FUTURISTIC DINNER WITH ROBOTS & NEON LIGHTS
Dinner:
@ROBOT
Day 5: May 15, 2025 (Thu)
Breakfast:
KAWASAKI ROBOSTAGE EXHIBITION
DISCOVER THE LATEST IN ROBOTIC TECHNOLOGY:
TEPIA ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY GALLERY
LEARN ABOUT TECHNOLOGIES & INNOVATIONS:
TENQ APACE MUSEUM
EXPERIENCE SPACE THEMED EXHIBITS & INTERACTIVE DISPLAYS
Dinner:
@AVATAR ROBOT CAFE
TOKYO SKYTREE:
TAKE IN PANORAMIC VIEWS OF TOKYO FROM THE OBSERVATION DECK
Day 6: May 16, 2025 (Fri)
BREAKFAST
END OF ROBOTIC TOUR PACKAGE
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Your Tour Package Includes
9-days Historic, Scenic, Cultural Tour Package Includes
FAQ
Passport, visa & entry requirements
- In order to enter Japan, U.S. and Canadian citizens need a valid passport with an expiration date extending at least six months beyond the date of return.
- We recommend having at least two blank passport pages for entry stamps.
- If you are not a U.S. or Canadian citizen, you must contact Japan’s consulate for your specific entry requirements.
Tour pacing & mobility
- You will walk for about 2.5 hours daily across mostly flat terrain, including paved roads and gravel paths, with few hills. You may need to climb stairs when visiting temples.
- Travelers should be healthy enough to participate in all included walks without assistance. Adding optional excursions may increase the total amount of walking on your tour.
- You should feel comfortable managing your own baggage at times, as well as getting in and out of trains and small boats.
- If you have any mobility concerns or physical restrictions, please contact our Customer Experience Team.
Transportation & arrival information
- A high-speed train transfer from Hakone to Kyoto is included in the price of your tour. (The tour extension also includes a high-speed train transfer from Osaka to Hiroshima.)
- All other included transportation on this tour is by private motor coach.
Baggage allowance
- Please note that our travelers are limited to one checked bag and one carry-on bag per person due to storage limitations on motor coaches and other transfers, which may include train connections or flights.
- Contact your airline(s) for baggage size and weight restrictions for your flights, which may include on-tour flights in addition to your round-trip flights to and from tour. Please note that your included on-tour flights may have more restrictive baggage limits.
- Some airlines may impose additional charges if you choose to check any baggage or exceed baggage size and weight restrictions. Be advised that you are responsible for any baggage fees incurred on all flights.
- Make sure you label your baggage and keep valuables, medication, and documents in your carry-on bag.
- You will need a small overnight bag (such as your carry-on bag) for your stay in Hakone. Your luggage will be transferred for you from Tokyo to Kyoto directly.
Clothing & packing tips
- We recommend packing lightweight, loose-fitting clothing that can be easily layered to accommodate varying temperatures, as well as a light jacket or rainwear.
- A sturdy pair of walking shoes or sneakers is recommended for sightseeing.
- You may want to pack dressier attire if you plan to visit a high-end restaurant or attend a special performance.
- It is preferable not to visit temples or other religious sites with bare legs and shoulders (and entrance may be denied on this basis).
Health
- At least 60 days prior to departure, check with your doctor or healthcare provider for the latest updates and entry requirements, or visit the Center for Disease Control and Prevention website at cdc.gov.
- If you have medication that you take daily, be sure you have enough for each day of the tour as well as any possible delays encountered.
Cuisine
- Most Japanese meals are based around rice or noodles with fish, meat, and vegetables flavored with soy sauce and miso. You may recognize popular dishes like sushi, tempura, and hot pot.
Electricity & air conditioning
- Japan operates on 100 volts and uses a Type A plug, the same as in the U.S.
- The strength of the air conditioning in Asian hotels is often not as strong or as cool as what one might be used to in the U.S. or Canada. When air conditioning is available, it is usually regulated seasonally and controlled centrally by the hotel.
- Your hotels may provide hairdryers, irons, and other small appliances. However, these amenities cannot be guaranteed.
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi is available in most hotels, though some charges may apply.
- There is no Wi-Fi on any of the motor coaches.
- Please contact your mobile service provider for information on roaming charges.
Time zones
- Japan is 13 hours ahead of Eastern Time (ET).
- When it’s noon in New York, it’s 1am on the following day in Japan.
Currency
- You will use the Japanese yen in Japan.
- Better rates of exchange are usually available overseas, although it’s worth ordering some currency from your local bank to use when you first arrive.
- We strongly advise that you take debit/bank cards and credit cards, which can be used to withdraw cash at local banks as needed.
- You can use most debit/credit cards at ATMs on the international networks Cirrus and Plus, but make sure to check with your home bank about withdrawal fees.
- Inform your bank and credit card company of your travel plans so that they won’t confuse your international purchases for fraudulent charges.
- International banks and businesses primarily accept debit and credit cards that work with the EMV chip system. If you do not already have at least one debit or credit card with a chip in it, we strongly recommend requesting one from your bank prior to your tour.
Tipping
- At the conclusion of your tour, it’s customary to offer your Tour Director and driver a gratuity in local currency. Please keep current exchange rates in mind.
- We recommend tipping the equivalent of $7USD to $10USD per person per day for your Tour Director and the equivalent of $3USD per person per day for your driver.
- If applicable, we also recommend the equivalent of $2USD per local guide.
- Tips can only be paid in cash.
Purchasing excursions on tour
- Most optional excursions will be available for purchase while you are on tour.
- Your Tour Director will only accept cash (in USD only), Visa, or MasterCard as payment for excursions.
- Please be advised that if you pay for an excursion by credit card while on tour, it may take up to three months for your card to be charged.
- Some optional excursions may only be purchased in advance. See page four of your tour itinerary for more information. International travel is, by its very nature, unpredictable. We must therefore reserve the right to change this itinerary, without advance notice, to meet with local conditions at the time of travel. We appreciate your understanding. Please refer to our website for Terms & Conditions, dates, and prices.