Jewels of Japan Premium - 13 days
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Jewels of Japan Premium

Duration13 days

ALL-INCLUSIVE TOUR: This 13-day escorted tour includes all of your meals and is packed with incredible sightseeing and activities. Whether it's a traditional taiko drumming lesson in Tokyo, dinner with a geisha in Kyoto or a zen meditation class with a monk, this tour gets you to the heart of traditional Japan. Plus, enjoy included guided sightseeing to all the highlights in Tokyo, Hiroshima, Kyoto and Kanazawa, and stay in a traditional ryokan in Awara Onsen.

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

Tour overview

Duration13 days
StartsTokyo
EndsTokyo
RangeHandpicked
Tour GuideYes - escorted by a tour leader
Group SizeMin 4 / Max 16
Minimum age6 yrs, accompanied by an adult
DepartsSaturdays
Hotel Rating3-5 star hotels
CountriesJapan
Arrival TransferYes
Departure TransferYes
Meals includedBreakfast: 12, Lunch: 10, Dinner: 12
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Based on 2 passengers
Passengers
Adults (18+)
Children (0 - 17)
Your deal
Shown in NZD
Per person from
$14,555.00
Deposit from
$8,733.00
From
$29,110.00

Tour Highlights

Tokyo - Take in highlights of the Japanese capital including Asakusa and Senso-ji, and enjoy a private taiko drumming lesson
Hiroshima - Pay your respects at the Peace Memorial Park and take a ferry to Miyajima island to see the floating torii gate
Himeji - Explore Himeji Castle with included entrance and touring at one of Japan's finest feudal-era castles
Kyoto - Enjoy two full days of guided sightseeing to highlights including the Golden Pavilion at Kinkaku-ji, and dinner with a maiko (trainee geisha)
Awara Onsen - Stay in a traditional Japanese ryokan and unwind in the natural hot springs of this resort town
Kanazawa - Uncover the highlights of 'Little Kyoto', including the magical garden of Kenroku-en

Included

12 breakfasts, 10 lunches & 12 dinners
13 nights 3-5 star hotels
Escorted by a tour leader
Arrival transfer on day 1 and departure transfer on day 14 by shared shuttle bus
All relevant transportation and transfers including by minibus, private coach and train / bullet train
Transport card with 2,500 Yen (USD $16) credit for city transport
Luggage forwarding from Tokyo to Hiroshima, Hiroshima to Kyoto and Kanazawa to Tokyo
Full-day guided sightseeing with local guides in Tokyo & Kyoto, including entrance fees
Taiko drumming masterclass in Tokyo
Entrance to the Hiroshima Peace Park & Museum
Entrance to Himeji Castle
Tickets to the non-verbal theatre at GEAR in Kyoto
Afternoon tea with a maiko in Kyoto
Zazen meditation session with a monk in Awara Onsen
Tickets to the 21st Century Art Museum in Kanazawa
Wagashi confectionary making session in Kanazawa
Information pack on arrival
Shared portable Wi-Fi access throughout trip

Not Included

International flights
Any extra transport, entrance fees, activities or meals not mentioned in the day-by-day itinerary
Other items of a personal nature (souvenirs, laundry etc)