Japan Uncovered - 11 days
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Overview
Highlights
- Tokyo - Explore Tokyo, join a sushi making class, visit TeamLab Planets Tokyo, and see the busy Shibuya crossing
- Mount Fuji - Ride the cable car to enjoy magnificent views of Fuji
- Kyoto - See iconic landmarks including the Golden Pavilion and Imperial Palace, visit the Fushimi Inari Shrine and watch a Geisha performance
- Miyajima - Ferry to the iconic red torii gate which appears to float on water and ride the cable car to the top of Mount Misen for panoramic views
- Hiroshima - Pay your respects at the Peace Memorial Museum and opt to try the local delicacy of okonomiyaki pancakes
- Osaka - Enjoy a canal boat ride through the Dotonbori district before a final farewell group dinner and bar crawl
- Ryokan - Spend a night at a traditional Japanese bath and sleeping house, with the opportunity to relax in an onsen
- Arashiyama - Visit the stunning Bamboo Forest with a delightful village atmosphere and explore the delightful Tenryu-ji Temple gardens
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Trip includes
- 1 breakfast & 3 dinners
- 10 nights 3-4 star hotels including 1 night ryokan experience
- All transportation via public transport (including Suica swipe card) and private transfers
- Escorted by a bi-lingual adventure leader
- Guided sightseeing in Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto, Miyajima, Hiroshima and Osaka as per itinerary
- Sushi making class
- Entrance to teamLab Planets Tokyo
- Onsen experience in Hakone
- Cruises - Sumida River cruise, Lake Ashi boat cruise & Osaka canal boat ride
- Meditation class at a Zen temple
- Geisha performance
- Miyajima Island day trip including torii gate
- Craft beer crawl in Osaka
Itinerary
Welcome to Japan! On arrival in Tokyo, make your own way to the start hotel. At 16:00, you will meet the rest of the group and your adventure leader at a welcome meeting in the lounge of the hotel. We then head for an included kaiseki dinner - a traditional multi-course Japanese dinner. Afterwards, enjoy panoramic views over the city from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building.
We start the day with a visit to teamLab Planets Tokyo, an extraordinary immersive experience where glowing installations and interactive art transport you to a world of wonder. Afterwards we'll make our way to Odaiba, Tokyo’s lively waterfront district. Take tim...
The morning begins with a sunrise exploration of Tsukiji Fish Market, a bustling hub of shops and restaurants renowned for its fresh seafood. We'll continue on to Asakusa, where we'll visit the iconic Sensoji Temple. The temple's surroundings host a vibrant market...
Tokyo - Hakone. After breakfast this morning, we depart Tokyo and head for the mountains, and one mountain in particular... We'll arrive in Moto-Hakone just before lunch. Once here, prepare to test your sea legs aboard a pirate ship cruise over the scenic Lake Ash...
Hakone - Kyoto. Enjoy a leisurely morning in Hakone. After breakfast, you have time to enjoy another onsen bath before we bid farewell to Hakone and make our way to the rail station for the journey to Kyoto. Upon reaching Kyoto and completing the check-in process,...
This morning, we visit the famous Fushimi Inari Shrine, which is even more impressive in person than it is in the photos! We'll stroll through the red torii gates before heading to Nishiki Market. Known as 'Kyoto's Kitchen,' enjoy free time to grab lunch from one of i...
Today, find your inner peace at the Daisen-in Temple. Engage in a special meditation class led by a Buddhist monk, allowing you to discover the art of mindfulness and relaxation. After the meditation session, admire the temple's traditional Zen garden, renowned as one...
Kyoto - Hiroshima. We check-out this morning and drop off our luggage for safe keeping. Opt to embark on an adventurous sightseeing tour of the Arashiyama district aboard a rickshaw (booked & paid locally). Spending the afternoon in the Arashiyama area, we'll ...
Today we make the short ferry trip to Miyajima Island, famous for the iconic red torii gate which appears to float on the water. Enjoy panoramic views of the island as we ride the Miyajima Ropeway cable car to the top of Mount Misen. Returning to sea level, the aftern...
Hiroshima - Osaka. This morning, we take a sobering but important visit to the Peace Memorial Museum to learn more about the tragic events of 1945 when Hiroshima and Nagasaki were devastated by atomic weapons. With the aid of an audio guide, you'll navigate through th...
Your Japan adventure ends today. If you would like us to arrange post-tour accommodation or train tickets back to Tokyo, then we can do this on request for you.
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