9-Day Japan Highlights Tour
A Stimulating Fusion of East and West. This 9-day classic itinerary has been designed to cover most highlights of Japans unique culture. We explore the country's most illustrious cities, Tokyo and Kyoto, and make day-trips to the nearby hilly hot-spring town Hakone and the tranquil Nara. Meanwhile, we arrange plenty of family-bonding activities to help cre...
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Highlights
- Enhance your culinary expertise by participating in a genuine sushi-making experience.
- Enjoy Hakone's picturesque scenery from various perspectives.
- Experience total peace at a traditional Japanese ryokan and onsen in scenic Hakone.
- Understand Japan more deeply by visiting Kyoto's World Heritage Sites.
- Adorn yourself in a traditional Japanese kimono, and immerse yourself in the authentic charm of Kyoto.
- Engage in the enriching experience of learning the ancient art of Matcha-making in Uji.
- Visit Todaiji temple, the world's largest wooden building and home to Japan's largest Buddha.
- Wander through Nara Park and feed some of the 1,200-plus tame deer.
- Witness the most famous shrine at Fushimi Inari, and quench your thirst at a sake brewery.
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Trip includes
- Private transport and personal English-speaking tour guide
- All guided sightseeing as detailed in the itinerary
- Hotel accommodation mentioned in the itinerary
- Breakfasts at hotels
- Governmental taxes
Itinerary
Welcome to Tokyo! It is a city of contrasts, one of the world's cutting-edge capitals. On the surface, Tokyo is a mix of digital trends and conspicuous consumption, but dig deeper and you will find a city rooted deeply in traditional culture.
You will be met on...
Enjoy a day tour of this fascinating city with your own guide. The day begins with a visit to the Meiji Shrine, dedicated to the deified spirit of Emperor Meiji, and a popular place for traditional Japanese weddings. Walk along Omotesando shopping street, a broad tree...
Today, make your way to Shinjuku station and use your Hakone pass together with your Romance car ticket to make the 90-minute journey direct to Hakone Yumoto station.
On arrival, you may board a shuttle bus to your accommodation. The rest of the day is free tim...
Use your pass today to explore Hakone.
The pass allows you to get on and off freely within a specified area, as well as providing discount admission to various attractions in the area. It covers 8 forms of transport including trains, buses, cable cars, cableway...
This morning, make your way to Odawara station using your Hakone pass and use your train ticket to board the shinkansen down to Kyoto.
On arrival at Kyoto station, make your own way to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for your leisure.
Hotels in K...
Today you explore the former imperial capital with a knowledgeable local guide, have your own private vehicle to visit some of Kyoto's World Heritage Sites.
You will start your day with a visit to Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion), which was originally built a...
Transfer to Nara from your hotel with a local guide. For 74 years during the 8th century, Nara was Japan's capital and many of the temples and shrines built at that time still remain.
Stopping en route for an immersive Matcha making experience at Kanbayashi Shu...
Meet at your hotel for a private transfer to Kansai International Airport.
Have a safe flight home. We trust there were some moments during your trip to Japan that you will remember fondly forever.
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Dates & Availability
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US$ 4,199 p/p (with 4-star hotel options)
The price is based on a private tour for 2 people during the low season.
The price varies based on program, travel date, number of people.
We could also price a tour including both 4-star and 5-star hotels for you.
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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