Ultimate Japan
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- Accommodation : 4 & 3 star hotels, Japanese-style ryokans, mountain monasteries Meals : 13 Breakfasts, 1 Dinner Transportation : Train, cable car, local bus, luggage transfers Train : Express/bullet train, local & mountain train Tour Guiding : Services of experienced local Travel Talk Tour Leader Free Wi-Fi : Complimentary hotel Wi-Fi access (where available)
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Kon'nichiwa and welcome to the capital of Japan - Tokyo! Meet your group and tour leader for an informal welcome meeting in the hotel lobby at 6.30pm. With a population of above 10 million people, Tokyo offers endless choices when it comes to shopping, green spaces, e...
Rise and shine in the city of Tokyo! After a full breakfast, follow your tour leader to learn about the diverse history and colourful culture of Japan as we visit the Hama Rikyu Garden and Meiji Jingu (Shrine), before making the famous Shibuya/Harajuku walk in the cit...
Make the best of this morning in Tokyo on your own terms.
We will farewell Tokyo for the breath-taking Hakone region at noon. Grab a seat for the two-hour train journey as we head towards the mountainous town known for its hot springs (onsen) resorts an...
Kick-start the day with a scenic mountain train ride and hop on an express/bullet train that reaches speeds of 270 kilometers per hour as we make our way to Takayama! The journey will take approximately 5 hours and includes travel by local train and Shinkansen Bullet ...
After an included breakfast at the hotel, explore Takayama's morning market with your tour leader as we embark on our walking tour. This traditional market was established over 600 years ago and is a great way to interact with locals and tourists alike as your browse ...
Travel by express train and Shinkansen bullet train to Hiroshima (approximately 5 hours). Hiroshima is well known for the 1945 atomic bomb attack which destructed the entire city within a 2km radius. After the war, great efforts were taken to rebuild Hiroshima. The ci...
Known as the ‘romantic shrine Island’ just 1 hour outside of Hiroshima, Miyajima Island makes for the perfect day trip and is home to some of Japan’s best views. Visit the island with your local guide and explore the famous floating Torii Gate and Itsukushima-jinja Sh...
Travel by Shinkansen bullet train for approximately 2 hours before arriving at Kyoto, once Japan's capital. Considered the cultural and historic heart of the country, Kyoto is brimming with temples, shrines, peaceful gardens, geisha, restaurants, and shops. This tradi...
Enjoy a full day to explore the cultural hub of Japan as we roam the city by public bus! Your tour guide will lead you to three or four of the best locations to visit depending on the season (shrines, temples, local markets or museums), so listen carefully as they exp...
Today is yours to explore Kyoto and the surrounding towns!
Ask your local guide for tips and recommendations on what to do for a day exploring Kyoto independently.
Accommodation
Hotel Vista Premio Kawaramachi Dori or Oyado Nono Hotel – 4 Star
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Breakfast
Today we will leave Kyoto and travel by train, cable car, and local bus (approximately 3 hours) before arriving at Mount Koya. Home to a small mountaintop Buddhist community, Mount Koya (Koyasan) is one of Japan’s most magical destinations. Tonight, we will experience...
Wake up early to catch the morning prayer service at your Shukubo lodge. Here you will witness the sacred Goma Ritual where a priest will burn wooden sticks in a fire to destroy negative energies and thoughts while beating the taiko drums and chanting. The ceremony is...
Fill up on breakfast because a big day exploring Osaka awaits! This vibrant and eclectic city is the heart and soul of the Kansai region, so let us get straight into it. First up, follow your guide to the Kuromon food market and explore some 150 shops selling culinary...
Today we saw our goodbyes! Enjoy a final breakfast together before hotel check-out at 10:00. Roam through the backstreets of Osaka one last time before farewelling your new travel mates – until next time!
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