Land of the Samurai - 12 days
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Land of the Samurai

Duration12 days
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On this wonderful 12 day group tour of Japan you’ll not only take in the highlights of Tokyo and Kyoto, but you’ll also have the opportunity to visit historic Hiroshima, Miyajima Island with its iconic Torii Gate and the towering Himeji Castle. What’s more, you’ll sample Japanese hospitality at a ryokan where you can bathe in natural hot springs.

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

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Tour overview

Duration12 days
StartsTokyo
EndsOsaka
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 TransferYes (unescorted)
Meals includedBreakfast: 7, Dinner: 1
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Based on 2 passengers
Passengers
Adults (18+)
Children (0 - 17)
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Per person from
R 72,115.00
Deposit from
R 10,000.00
From
R 144,230.00

Tour Highlights

Tokyo - Explore 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 its 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 famed Mt Fuji
Stay in a ryokan - Sample Japanese hospitality, bathe in natural hot springs, wearing a Yukata (casual Kimono) and sleep on a futon
Kyoto - 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 renowned Geisha district (Gion), with its ancient cobbled streets, streams, bridges and quaint tea houses and the opportunity to see Geisha and Maiko en route to their next engagement
UNESCO Listed Himeji Castle - Visit the towering 6 story structure is the best preserved and largest of all the castles in Japan
Hiroshima - Tour Peace Park, Peace Memorial Museum, UNESCO Listed A-Bomb Dome and Children's Peace Monument (with thousands of paper cranes from children around the world)
Enjoy Miyajima Island with its UNESCO Listed iconic Red Torii Gate (Itsukushima shrine) standing in the sea. Cable to the top of Mt Misen - The highest peak on Miyajima for spectacular views of the Seto Inland Sea, some 150 islands and Hiroshima

Included

7 breakfasts and 1 dinner at the Lake Kawaguchi ryokan
11 nights 3 star accommodation (including 1 night at a Japanese style inn
Guided sightseeing and walking tours in Tokyo, Kamakura, Lake Kawaguchi, Kyoto, Himeji, Hiroshima and Miyajima Island
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 in the distance
Ferry to Miyajima Island and cable car to the top of Mt Misen
Escorted by a licensed English speaking Japanese tour guide until day 10
Airport arrival transfer on day 1 (by train) from Narita or Haneda International Airport
Departure transfer on day 12 (unescorted) - by train or bus from Kyoto Station to Osaka Airports (ITM and KIX)
All transportation and transfers - buses, trains and bullet trains including Suica swipe card
Baggage forwarding service from Tokyo to Kyoto (one bag per person)
Maximum Group size: 18 persons

Not Included

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$40-50pp, paid locally in local currency