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Highlights of Japan (Small Group Tours)

Summary:

Take in all of Japan's main highlights on this 2-week tour, making use of public transport and staying in 3-star hotels and traditional accommodation. From Tokyo, enjoy a temple stay in Nagano and spend two days exploring Takayama. Visit Kanazawa and Hiro...

Duration
14 Days
Cities
9
Next Departure
05-May-2025
Starting at
± EUR 5,260.00
Price per day
± EUR 376.00
Tour Type
Tour Type

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Operator
On The Go Tours
Tour
Highlights of Japan
Travel Style
Small Group Tours
Group Size
1-14
Categories
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Map: Highlights of Japan (On The Go)

Summary

Take in all of Japan's main highlights on this 2-week tour, making use of public transport and staying in 3-star hotels and traditional accommodation. From Tokyo, enjoy a temple stay in Nagano and spend two days exploring Takayama. Visit Kanazawa and Hiroshima, take in the lesser-visited historic town of Kurashiki and enjoy a guided tour of the geisha district in ancient Kyoto, before returning to Tokyo.

Day 1-2
Tokyo
Day 3
Nagano
Day 4
Matsumoto
Day 5-6
Takayama
Day 7
Kanazawa
Day 8-9
Hiroshima
Day 10
Kurashiki
Day 11-12
Kyoto
Day 13-14
Tokyo

Travel Cities (9): Hiroshima, Kanazawa, Kurashiki, Kyoto, Matsumoto, Mount Fuji, Nagano, Takayama, Tokyo

Highlights

  • Tokyo - Start and end your trip in the Japanese capital, with plenty of time for sightseeing and trying regional cuisine
  • Nagano - Spend the night at Zenko-ji, a historic temple in the city, and join the Buddhist morning prayers
  • Matsumoto - Spend a night in this charming town, and perhaps opt to visit the famous castle here
  • Takayama - Join a wealth of optional activities with two free days here, including exploring local museums and visiting the HQ of the Sukyo Mahikari cult
  • Kanazawa - Wander the streets of this well-preserved coastal town, which was spared heavy bombing during WWII
  • Hiroshima - Pay your respects at the memorials to the atomic bomb, and opt to take the ferry to charming Miyajima island
  • Kurashiki - Pedal through the rural Kibi plains on an optional excursion and explore this lesser-visited destination
  • Kyoto - Enjoy guided sightseeing with your tour leader in this ancient city, including a visit to the Gion geisha district

Included in Price

  • 13 breakfasts & 1 dinner
  • 13 nights 3 star hotels and traditional accommodation
  • Escorted by a tour leader
  • Arrival transfer on day 1
  • All relevant transportation and transfers including by minibus and train
  • Transport card with 2,500 Yen (USD $16) credit for city transport
  • Entrance to Zenko-ji Temple in Nagano
  • Entrance to Jigokudani Monkey Park (2024) or Obuse Hokusai Museum (2025)
  • Geisha district walking tour
  • Luggage forwarding from Tokyo to Matsumoto
  • Information pack on arrival
  • Shared portable Wi-Fi access throughout trip

NOT included in price

  • International flights and visa
  • Local transport when not covered by one of the included passes
  • Any entrance fees including those for shrines, temples and museums
  • Baggage handling and luggage forwarding unless otherwise specified

Travel Package

 

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Tokyo

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Mount Fuji

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