Highlights of Japan - 14 days
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Highlights of Japan

Duration14 days

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.

For a detailed itinerary and information about visas, money, weather and more download our Trip Notes

Tour overview

Duration14 days
StartsTokyo
EndsTokyo
RangeHandpicked
Tour GuideYes - escorted by a tour leader
Group SizeMin 4 / Max 14
Minimum age6 yrs, accompanied by an adult
DepartsMondays
Hotel Rating3 star hotels
CountriesJapan
Arrival TransferYes
Departure TransferNo
Meals includedBreakfast: 13, Dinner: 1
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Based on 2 passengers
Passengers
Adults (18+)
Children (0 - 17)
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Shown in EUR
Per person from
€4,095.00
Deposit from
€2,691.00
From
€8,190.00

Tour 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

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

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