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Saigon Japan Town Is Beloved Road For Ho Chi Minh Spiritual Tours

Ho Chi Minh Spiritual Tours are a great means of accessing a more profound and quiet side of the city. These tours take you through rich historical pagodas down to quiet, hidden shrines, showcasing Ho Chi Minh City’s cultural and spiritual heart. A heeding visit would constitute Saigon Japan Town, which was a poetically quiet enclave with nice Japanese aesthetics and, thus, had become one of the favored spots for Ho Chi Minh Tours. From serenity during the day to vibrancy at night, Japan Town offers a perfect culturally immersive haven in San Jose.

Japan Town – A Journey from Commerce to Spiritual Culture

Welcome to Japan Town, the story that has become a must-see visit on our Ho Chi Minh Spiritual Tours! Smack in the middle of District 1, Japan Town started to take shape in the early 2000s with Japanese professionals and entrepreneurs making Ho Chi Minh City their home. Being the center of trading and commerce, this charismatic neighborhood turned into a pulsating community in no time and rapidly gained a reputation as a hotspot of culture and spirituality for the Japanese here. Today, it is the highlight of most Ho Chi Minh Tours as it offers an overview of Japanese heritage with a Vietnamese atmosphere.

One of the most captivating aspects of Japan Town is its wholeheartedly Japanese architectural style; it is like being transported into a little piece of Japan inside Ho Chi Minh City. Picture narrow streets aglow with paper lanterns, traditional wooden facades, and little shops with kanji above doors, and all marks that compose the magic of Japan Town. In the evening, the soft light of lanterns adds to the serenity outside such that it provides a very apt environment for the meditative mood that the Ho Chi Minh Spiritual Tours demand.

Not only does Japan Town bring in a taste of the unique architecture of Japan, but also it fits so well with the surroundings in Vietnam that it forms such a harmonious atmosphere of space where two cultures meet. It is because of this blending that Japan Town is a rare gem on Ho Chi Minh Tours to have the depth of Japanese and Vietnamese heritage come alive for the guests. Whether it’s in the search for cultural origins or a plunge into the serenity of Japanese ambiance, Japan Town is an indispensable part of every spiritual tour in Ho Chi Minh City!

Japan Town in Ho Chi Minh Spiritual Tours

Japan Town

Experience Ho Chi Minh Spiritual Tours at Japan Town

Spiritual Highlights of Japan Town

One of the first things you notice is small, charming shrines and feng shui shops throughout the town. These are not only shops but also places where people come to reflect, light incense, and find a little piece of tranquility. These shrines bear a peculiarly Japanese spiritual stamp, beckoning locals and visitors alike to simple rituals of finding their inner peace and enjoying the unique mix of Japanese-Vietnam spirituality. Japan Town must be included in the bucket list to have moments of quiet and calm for all guests joining Ho Chi Minh Tours.

Night Check-In Spots and Peaceful Ambiance

As the sun sets, Japan Town grows quiet. The appearance of lanterns in the darker hours illuminates the narrow streets with a warm and serene aura; therefore, Japan Town is considered an excellent place to go on one of Ho Chi Minh Night Tours-it is nothing short of magic. Visitors, especially, enjoy walking down these quiet lanes at night, feeling the peace that only Japan Town offers amidst bustling Ho Chi Minh City. It’s in great contrast to daytime city energy and therefore unmissable on any Ho Chi Minh Spiritual Tour.

A Taste of Japanese Spirituality through Cuisine

If there is a visit to be made to Japan Town, what better way than through the soul of its food? For sure, Japanese cuisine here is spiritual as much as it is food. Be it sashimi, ramen, sushi, or traditional izakayas, every dish seemed so well-placed and assimilated in reflecting the essence of Japanese culture. Many of these restaurants bring in a tranquil setting, where one can dine in peace, just as they would in Japan. Tasting Japanese cuisine this way is a natural representation of the spiritual journey through Ho Chi Minh Tours in Japan Town, promising to connect you via flavor and atmosphere to the soul of Japan.

Main Destinations in Japan Town for Ho Chi Minh Night Tours

Thai Van Lung Streets in Ho Chi Minh Spiritual Tours

Thai Van Lung Streets

Thai Van Lung and Le Thanh Ton Streets: Perfect Check-In Points for Night Photography

The no-skipped streets in every Ho Chi Minh Night Tour are Thai Van Lung and Le Thanh Ton. Both streets are lined with lanes of lanterns, making the places very suitable for night photo shooting. You can see Japanese-style cafes and bars when you stroll in this area, which are open until late at night. Take an evening drink and enjoy the serenity of the atmosphere. From cozy izakayas to modern bars, each place has something different to offer. You can experience a touch of Japanese grace amidst the hustle and bustle in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City. Don’t forget your camera, as the atmosphere can be truly enchanting.

The Ho Chi Minh Night Tour Experience in Japan Town

At night, Japan Town is an oasis of quietness in the bustling city. Traditional Japanese lanterns along the streets softly give out a warm glow that is both soothing to the soul and invitingly appealing. This tranquil ambiance is just what those on Ho Chi Minh Night Tours need to unwind and do a little tour in a quieter setting. Many Japanese eateries and izakayas stay open throughout the night for delicious, real food when doing an evening adventure. Just think of having hot, newly made sushi or a bowl of warming ramen in the soft light of lanterns; that’s a quiet yet fun scene that epitomizes Ho Chi Minh Spiritual Tours.

Discover Oishi Town and Other Japanese-Style Neighborhoods in Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City is filled with various Japanese-inspired districts, each contributing to the flavor of the night tours in the city. Nestled in Thao Dien, this is another haven with lush greenery amidst Japanese-styled architecture. Here, you will find quaint shops and cafes, offering another slice of Japan right in Saigon. These areas, along with Japan Town, are favorite stops on Ho Chi Minh Tours and make the city a unique potpourri of cultures and a dream for the curious.

From Thai Van Lung to Oishi Town, Ho Chi Minh Night Tours invites you to discover Japan anew with each stop right in Ho Chi Minh City. Every stop reveals another face of the city, from tranquil spaces perfect for quiet moments to vibrant spots for late-night dining and exploration. So come and join us as we unveil the magic of Japan Town at night, which is truly an experience that one should not miss in a spiritual or cultural journey to this great city!

Tips for a Memorable Experience on Ho Chi Minh Spiritual Tours at Japan Town

Ideal Visiting Hours and Key Tips for Your Tour

Enjoy sushi

Enjoy sushi

The peculiar charm of Japan Town is there any time of the day, so the question of when to go depends on the experience you are after. In the morning, it is quiet, excellent for a serene start to your Ho Chi Minh Spiritual Tour. As it nears noon, most of the shops and cafes open; authentic Japanese snacks and meals are served, making it a great time for a cultural dip among locals. For the participants of Ho Chi Minh Night Tours, Japan Town is an oasis that glows in the dark with streets lined with lanterns, quieter than usual, perfect for evening exploration. What’s more, most shops shut down no later than 10 or 11 pm; restaurants stay open till late at night, making it warm for a midnight snack.

Getting to Japan Town: Transportation Tips and Popular Routes

Transportation to Japan Town is easy, for one has quite several choices available to suit preferences. With groups or even older family members, a taxi is quite nice and will be in one’s service all the hours of the day or the night. Motorbikes and private cars provide opportunities for flexible travel. Or, better yet, to save money, take the local bus routes; lines 14 and 45 are pretty close so that you can enjoy the whole local experience of blending into the life of townspeople in cost-saving ways. Japan Town is at the center of the city, which makes transportation easy. Whichever form of transport you may use, rest assured your spiritual journey will only take a few minutes.

Etiquette and Preserving the Quiet Charm of Japan Town

It is only by respecting its serenity that one will be able to feel the serene atmosphere of Japan Town. Given that the entire place is meant and designed for calmness and reflection, just like Japanese areas are, it is recommended that unnecessary noise is limited to the minimum, including during Ho Chi Minh Spiritual Tours. As you walk through shrines, cafes, and shops, remember that cleanliness and respect for personal space are considered an important part of Japanese culture. Be it not littering or speaking softly, the little things do mean a lot when one is out to preserve spiritual and cultural integrity for everyone to enjoy peculiar peace in Japan Town.

Diverse cuisine

Diverse cuisine

Conclusion 

To conclude, Japan Town is an indispensable place for the Ho Chi Minh Spiritual Tour because it is where peace and tranquility line up exquisitely to add to the spiritual and cultural nature of the city. For complete enjoyment, plan it with a combination of morning exploration, good Japanese food, and evening walking in lighted lantern shades. This unique experience in Japan Town brings a harmonious blend of Japanese charm to Ho Chi Minh City, making it an unforgettable highlight on any Ho Chi Minh Tour. This is truly a time to be treasured moment by moment, as one plunges into the peaceful atmosphere and strong cultural ties that Japan Town usually has in store. Don’t forget to regularly follow our Impress Travel  for more interesting information about traveling Ho Chi Minh City to and to book Ho Chi Minh City Tours at the best prices.

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Tours Itinerary

Day 01

WELCOME TO VIETNAM & HO CHI MINH ARRIVAL

  • On arrival in Ho Chi Minh city, our guide & driver – Impress Travel Team will be there to meet you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel.
  • Enjoy free leisure time
  • Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh city

 What is included today: Transfer, tour guide, hotel in Ho Chi Minh city

Day 02

HO CHI MINH CITY TOUR AND CU CHI TUNNELS

Your guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel. We will visit the following places of interest:

  • The Reunification Palace: Here on April 30th, 1975 the Vietnam War officially ended when tank number 843 of the North Vietnamese Army crashed through the gates of what was, at the time the residence of the President of the Republic of Vietnam.
  • War Remnants Museum: Formerly known as the Museum of American War Crimes, this is a poignant display of the futility of war. Some of the black and white photography in the ‘Requiem’ exhibit is particularly touching, dedicated to both foreign and Vietnamese journalists and photographers who perished during the conflict. The courtyard outside contains the spoils of war, namely rusting jets, tanks and cannons captured from the American military machine.
  • Notre Dame Cathedral and Old Post Office: Built between 1877 and 1883 this is one of the best examples of classical French colonial architecture. Remarkably every stone used in its creation was shipped from France to Vietnam. Her two 40m towers, topped with iron spires dominate the city’s skyline. The Old Post Office is another example of French colonial architecture and is also the country’s largest post office.
  • Jade Emperor Pagoda: Building in 1909 in honor of the supreme Taoist god, this is one of the most spectacularly atmospheric temples in HCMC, stuffed with statues of phantasmal divinities and grotesque heroes. The pungent smoke of incense fills the air, obscuring the exquisite woodcarvings.
  • Cu Chi Tunnels: Watch a short introductory video showing how they were constructed, then spend the next hour exploring the maze of tunnels. Also, on display are various mantraps, the remains of an American tank and numerous bomb craters made by 500 pound bombs dropped by B52 bombers. For those interested there’s even the opportunity to fire off rounds from an AK47 or MK16 at the nearby rifle range

• Free time & overnight at hotel in central Ho Chi Minh City

Day Inclusions: Private A/C transfer, hotel accommodation

Day 03

HO CHI MINH – MEKONG – MY THO (B,L)

Pick-up time: 8:00-8:30/ End tour 18:00 19:00
Our guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel, and drive 1,5 hours to Mỹ Tho. We will stop along the way for refreshments and toilet.
• Upon arrival, we board a motor-boat and cruise along a vast network of canals and channels to enjoy wonderful views of the Mekong River, including four famous islands “Dragon, Unicorn, Turtle and Phoenix”.
• Stop at one of the floating fish houses, in nets and wire baskets under their house, the villagers cultivate freshwater fish and shrimp – a major export product of the region.
• Cross the River to the other side, you will stop at a traditional workshop to witness a step-by-step process on how to make coconut candy, honey farming… while trying some yourself and listening to traditional music.
• Enjoy what local people offer by hand rowing a sampan along the shady, breezy canal. We will transfer to local transportation called Xe Lôi to travel throughout the villages.
• Lunch will be served at a riverside restaurant with a Vietnamese 5-course set menu. Please request in advance if you have a food allergy, you are a vegetarian, or you observe Halal.
• Take a rest after lunch before boarding the motor-boat back to Mỹ Tho. We drive to Vĩnh Tràng pagoda, an ancient southern architectural gem built in the middle of the 19th century. There are many Buddha statues including some that are over a hundred years old.

We drive another 1,5 hours back to Hồ Chí Minh city and drop you at your hotel or somewhere in District 1 on request. End of services.
***Please note that timing and itinerary are subject to change without notice. However, we will do everything we reasonably can to make sure everything goes according to plan.
Inclusions: breakfast, A/C land transfer, lunch, local English-speaking tour guide, entrance fee, boat trip, hotel

Day 04

HO CHI MINH– FAREWELL ( B )

• Your free leisure time may be spent shopping in Ho Chi Minh City center at Supermarkets etc or at Ben Thanh market.
• You will be transferred to the Ho Chi Minh city airport via your scheduled flight back home or continue seeing other cities in Vietnam.
• We hope you enjoyed your trip and see you again!

Inclusion:  hotel breakfast, English speaking tour guide, private A/C transfer, hotel accommodation – check out before 12:00 mid-day

What’s included in this trip:

  • Accommodation based on Twin/Double sharing room, ( notice: a single room is surcharged following single supplement policy/ all room night including daily hotel breakfast.
  • All the meals as mentioned in the detailed itinerary
  • Entrance Fee to visit attractive places are mentioned as itinerary
  • Private Car/Van/Bus with air-conditioned and good experienced driver.
  • Boat trip in My Tho
  • Experienced English speaking tour guides as specified ( French-speaking guide/ Chinese speaking guide are available on request )
  • Complimentary drink water and Tissue on Van/Bus/Van as mentioned on itinerary
  • International Ticket Fare with insurance surcharge and Fuel surcharge
  • Arport tax.
  • Visa Fees & Travels insurance
  • Porter Charges & Camera Fees.
  • Meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) do not mentioned as in this itinerary
  • Tipping for Tour guides, Bus driver, Crew
  • Other personal expenses such as beverages, telephone calls, laundry services, Minibar, etc….
  • Other services are not specifically mentioned in the tour Itinerary and the above Inclusion

3 STAR HOTELS & CRUISES IN VIETNAM  SELECTED

 

Destination

Room Type

HOTEL NAME, ROOM TYPE & WEBSITE

Ho Chi Minh City 3-star Hotels

Signature Deluxe

 HA HIEN SIGNATURE HOTEL 

Refer:http://hahienhotel.vn

 

4 STAR HOTELS & CRUISE IN VIETNAM SELECTED

 

Destination

Room Type

HOTEL NAME, ROOM TYPE & WEBSITE

Ho Chi Minh City 4-star Hotels

Palace Saigon Suite Room

SAIGON PALACE HOTEL

Refer: www.palacesaigon.com/en/

5 STAR HOTELS & CRUISE IN VIETNAM SELECTED

 

Destination

Hotel Category

HOTEL NAME, ROOM TYPE & WEBSITE

Ho Chi Minh city

Superior Room Sofitel Hotel Saigon

SOFITEL HOTEL SAIGON

Refer: https://sofitel.accorhotels.com/

 

The hotels and cruise are subject to change to similar category in case of fully booked

Vietnam Travel Map: 15 Days

Ranana

You feel like organized tour, but you are in a privet tour. Impress Travel make the different.

We went on a private trip to Vietnam and Cambodia, the whole trip plan was organized for us by the Impress Travel Company from Vietnam, the company did an amazing job, the whole trip was organized in a wonderful way with an amazing match between the various parties, their choices were correct and the quality of the hotels chosen were very high quality and it is important to note that the price was low in comparison To other agencies, thanks to Impress Travel and especially to Daniel who was tolerant and open to changes and organized the route for us.

Ebrahim

Tour of Vietnam

Impress travel were amazing. Did my bookings with Daniel for our tour of Vietnam and I must say Daniel was very professional and prompt with his services. All the arrangement, plans, pick-up & drop-off services, hotels, vehicles, sightseeing tours and guides were spot on and excellent. Did 4 nights Hanoi, 1 night Hà Long Bay cruise, 3 nights Hoian, 4 nights Saigon and 1 night in Can Tho. It was totally awesome. Every part of the journey was superbly arranged and planned. I will highly recommend Impress Travel for anyone interested in visiting Vietnam. Very organized and reliable!

Solly Pochee

The tour was fantastic

I booked with Impress Travel in July. My contact person was Tommy Thang. He is an amazing person. He was very helpful. He changed my program twice for me. Very accommodating!
We started our holiday in the north (Sapa)of Vietnam and travelled down to HCMC.
The tour was fantastic, Tommy's arrangements were to the"T".
I will always use them if I have to visit the area again and recommend them to one and all.
Thank you once again Mr.Tommy and the Impress Team.
Sulaiman Pochee

Bernard Lim

Great value for money with 4 stars hotel

Great value for money with 4 stars hotel accommodation for 4 couples. The tour guide has been very helpful and brought us to amazing places in Sapa. We want to thanks Thuy the tour guide and especially Mark from Impress Travel for his great service and assurance throughout our trip. We’ll definitely use his service for other tour packages in other parts of Vietnam.

Derek.Schooling

We enjoyed our holiday with Impress travel

This is the second time we travel to Vietnam with IMPRESS Travel. First time, we booked our holiday to Hanoi, Halong Bay & Sapa during Dec 2018 with Impress.
Second time, we travel to Hoi An, Hue & Danang (Central Vietnam) during Jan 2019.

My friends & I are very glad & happy with all the hotels stay in Central Vietnam, the meals provided are delicious. We are greatly appreciated with all the tour arrangement by Tommy & his team (tour guide).
Especially, Mr. NHAT C.V. He is helpful, cheerful, knowledgeable and very professional. He always volunteer to take a nice pictures for six of us (group) .

We enjoyed our holiday with Impress travel. We will definitely come back to Vietnam again with Impress

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