Escorted Tours
Konnichiwa Japan! Arrive in Japan's vibrant Capital city and check into the hotel from 15:00pm. You will receive an information pack explaining today's activities. This evening, look forward to an included welcome dinner at a local restaurant and get your first taste of Japanese cuisine! As one of the world's healthiest cuisines, Japanese food is known for its high quality, fresh ingredients. At the restaurant, meet up with your tour leader and fellow travellers and get excited about the days to come! Meals: Dinner
Today, discover top attractions like the Meiji Shrine and the Senso-ji Temple on a Tokyo city tour. Enjoy free time for lunch at Tsukiji Fish Market (sushi, anyone?) and wander through the bizarre yet stylish, youthful and buzzing Takeshita Street. Join the Tokyo+ optional evening tour to see Skytree Tower views, dine in Omoide Yokocho and stroll through lively Shinjuku City! Meals: Breakfast
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Wave farewell to Tokyo for now as the tour travels towards Shizuoka. Along the way, discover Kamakura, a stunning seaside city known for its Great Buddha. Enjoy some free time for lunch and sightseeing in Hakone, a picturesque town which boasts spectacular Mount Fuji views! The last stop of the day is Shizuoka. Upon arrival, check into the hotel and look forward to a evening free at leisure. Meals: Breakfast
Delight in a day full of one of a kind Japanese experiences! Visit a traditional Green Tea Farm in Makinohara and learn about tea production. After some free time for lunch, enjoy a tour of a Miso Factory and discover the secrets behind this beloved Japanese staple. Then, explore the Toyota Museum and its impressive collection of automobiles! Finally, arrive in Iga and check into the hotel for your overnight stay. Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, head to the Iga Ninja Museum for a Ninja skill and weaponry demonstration. Then, visit the Kehaya Sumo Museum for insight into this unique wrestling style. Finally, travel to buzzing Osaka, embark on an orientation tour and enjoy free time in the famous Dotonbori area! Why not indulge in a feast of Wagyu beef with tonight’s optional excursion? Meals: Breakfast
Wave goodbye to Osaka this morning as the tour travels to another intriguing Japanese city, Hiroshima! En route to Hiroshima, visit Himeji Castle. Take in incredible views from this 14th Century Hilltop Castle and explore its well preserved interior. Arrive in Hiroshima this afternoon and check into the hotel. After, enjoy an included Okonomiyaki dinner. This savoury pancake is one of Japan's most popular dishes! Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Today, explore Hiroshima's highlights, starting with the impressive 17th Century Kintaikyo Bridge. Take a ferry to the serene Miyajima Island, home to 'floating' Torii Gates at the Itsukushima Shrine. Enjoy some free time for lunch. For a sweet treat, try momiji manju, a maple leaf shaped dough filled with red bean jam! Later, visit Hiroshima's Peace Memorial Park and Museum before enjoying an evening free at leisure. Meals: Breakfast
Depart Hiroshima after breakfast and head to Kurashiki, a dreamy town home to gorgeous canals and historic rice storehouses. In the early afternoon, travel to Kyoto for a true highlight of Japan tour! Visit the otherworldly Arashiyama Bamboo Forest. Admire the awe-inspiring scenery as you walk through the breathtaking bamboo towers! The rest of the evening is free. Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, spend the day exploring Kyoto! Marvel at Fushimi Inari Shrine's 10,000 red torii gates (see how many you can count!), visit the 1,200+ year old Kiyomizu Temple and the stunning 'golden' Kinkakuji Pavilion. Tonight, you can join the optional tour 'An Evening in Kyoto' to experience traditional arts in Gion, including a Maiko (apprentice Geisha) performance. Enjoy a mesmerising evening showcasing Japan's cultural and culinary artistry. Meals: Breakfast
This morning, visit Hikone on Lake Biwa, Japan's largest lake and explore the luscious Genkyuen Garden. Next, visit the quaint town of Gujo, known for its waterways. Step back in time in this rural town, where 17th Century waterways still flow. Spot koi fish and visit the historic Sogisui Source water pools. Later, travel to Takayama in the mountainous Gifu Prefecture. Gain fascinating insight into Edo-period Japan and admire gorgeous mountain scenery. Wander the preserved Sanmachi District, once alive with merchants, farmers and craftsmen. Finally, taste Japan's national drink at a unique store with Sake vending machines! Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, visit Takayama Jin'ya, a former Edo-era government building. Afterwards, explore the traditional wooden farmhouses of the Gassho-Zukuri Minka-en Open-Air Museum. Then, visit the fairytale village of Shirakawa-go, set against the Japanese Alps. Later, head to Kanazawa. Here, wander the picture-perfect Kenrokuen Garden. Tonight, join an optional excursion and try your hand at making your own temarizushi. Meals: Breakfast
Explore Kanazawa, a hidden gem city best known for its Nagamachi Samurai District. Visit a former Samurai Home to learn more about these ancient Japanese warriors! In the afternoon, hop aboard the Shinkansen towards Tokyo. Known for its exceptional speed, this bullet train travels up to 320kmph (200mph)! Check into the hotel upon arrival and enjoy a farewell dinner tonight. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
After an unforgettable 13 days of exploring Japan's highlights and hidden gems, the tour comes to an end this morning after breakfast. We wish you a safe journey onward and hope to see you on another tour soon. Sayōnara! Meals: Breakfast
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