Best of Japan - 8 days
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Best of Japan

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Duration8 days
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Discover the best of Japan in 8 captivating days. Travelling from the modern metropolis of Tokyo to enchanting Kyoto, with its age-old temples, shrines and colourful Geisha District. See the bronze Buddha and picturesque bamboo forest at Kamakura, the breathtaking beauty of Mt Fuji at Hakone Izu National Park en route.

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

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Tour overview

Duration8 days
StartsTokyo
EndsKyoto
RangeSignature
Tour GuideYes - tour guide escorted
Group SizeMin 4 / Max 18
Minimum age15 yrs, accompanied by an adult
DepartsSaturdays - March to November
Hotel Rating3 star hotels & ryokans
CountriesJapan
Arrival TransferYes
Departure TransferNo in Kyoto (If booking end in Tokyo Supp unescorted train dep transfer included)
Meals includedBreakfast: 3, Dinner: 1
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Passengers
Adults (18+)
Children (0 - 17)
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Tour Highlights

Tokyo - Explore the Sensoji Temple district and temple, Harajuku, Takeshita Street, Meiji Shrine and Shibuya Crossing
Kamakura - Visit the Big Buddha Statue, Hokokuji Zen Temple and the Bamboo Forest with a delightful village atmosphere. Opt to take part in a traditional tea ceremony
Lake Kawaguchi in Fuji Hakone Izu National Park - Marvel at the spectacular mountain scenery and views of Mt Fuji
Ryokan - Sample Japanese hospitality, bathe in natural hot springs, wearing a Yukata (casual Kimono) and sleeping on a futon
Kyoto - Explore this UNESCO Listed Nijo Castle, Sanjusagen-do Temple with its 1000 life-like statues and Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Temple)
Kyoto - Take part in a walking tour of the famed Geisha District (Gion), with its ancient cobbled streets, streams, bridges and quaint teahouses and the opportunity to see Geisha and Maiko en route to their next engagement

Included

3 breakfasts and 1 dinner at the Lake Kawaguchi
7 nights 3 star (inclusive of 1 night at a Japanese style inn)
Guided sightseeing and walking tours in Tokyo, Kamakura, Lake Kawaguchi and Kyoto
Lake Kawaguchi and Mt Fuji - Kachikachi-yama Ropeway and observatory. For tours staying at Lake Kawaguchi between 14 Apr – 28 May each year we'll visit to the Fuji Shibazakura (Moss Phlox) Festival with Mt Fuji as the backdrop
Escorted by a licensed English speaking Japanese tour guide
All transportation and transfers - buses, trains and bullet trains including Suica swipe card
Baggage forwarding service from Tokyo to Kyoto (one bag per person)
Airport arrival transfer to tour hotel (by train) from Narita or Haneda International Airport on day 1
Maximum Group size: 18 persons

Not Included

Airport departure transfer
International flights and visa
If you are opting to pay the single supplement, allowing you the privacy of your own room on this tour, a single room will be provided for all nights with the exception of day 5 (at Lake Kawaguchi), where single rooms are not available. For this night you will be matched up with a fellow tour member of the same gender
Tip for your tour guide. We recommend you allow USD$3-5 per day, per traveller. Tipping your guide is an entirely personal gesture
Entrance Fees: USD$25-35pp, paid locally in local currency