Highlights of Japan
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- Accommodation : 4 & 3 Star Hotels, Japanese-style Ryokans Meals : 7 Breakfasts Transportation : Train, 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...
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...
Today we say our goodbyes! Enjoy a final breakfast together before hotel check-out at 10:00. Roam through the backstreets of Kyoto one last time before farewelling your new travel mates – until next time!
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