Snow Monkey Explorer - 13 Days
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Snow Monkey Explorer

Duration13 days

PRIVATE TOUR: Watch Snow Monkeys bathing, explore Himeji Castle and beautiful Miyajima Island, in addition to Tokyo, Kyoto and Hiroshima, on this magical 13 day tour of Japan. This is Japan in the winter at its best, without the crowds and blanketed in snow!

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Tour overview

Duration13 days
StartsTokyo
EndsTokyo
RangePrivate
Tour GuideYes - for all included sightseeing
Group SizeMin 2 / Max Private Tour
Minimum age5 yrs, accompanied by an adult
DepartsOct - Mar
Hotel Rating3 star or 4 star & traditional ryokan
CountriesJapan
Arrival TransferYes, travel by train with guide
Departure TransferYes, travel by train unescorted
Meals includedBreakfast: 12, Dinner: 1
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Per person from
R 82,855.00
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R 19,998.00
From
R 165,710.00

Tour Highlights

Have a full day excursion of Yudanaka Onsen area visiting Snow Monkey Reserve (Jigokudani Yaen Koen) where you'll have the opportunity to see the Snow Monkeys bathe and play in their natural environment
Tokyo - Explore Sensoji Temple district and temple, Harajuku, Takeshita Street, Meiji Shrine and Shibuya Crossing
Kamakura - Visit Big Buddha Statue, Hokokuji Zen Temple and the Bamboo Forest with its delightful village atmosphere. Why not opt to try a traditional Japanese Shabu Shabu dinner?
Lake Kawaguchi in Fuji Hakone Izu National Park - Marvel at the spectacular mountain scenery and views of 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 - Explore Sanjusagen-do Temple with its 1000 life-like statues and Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion) & Tea Ceremony
Kyoto - Join a walking tour of the famed 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 - See the towering 6 story structure is the best preserved and largest of all castles in Japan
Hiroshima - Visit 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 car 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

Breakfast daily and 1 Japanese dinner at the ryokan
12 nights 3 star hotels and traditional ryokan stay.
Entrance fees to all included sightseeing
Guided sightseeing and walking tours in Tokyo, Kamakura, Lake Kawaguchi, Kyoto, Himeji, Hiroshima, Miyajima Island and Yudanaka Onsen
Tea at Hokouji Temple, Lake Kawaguchi and Mt Fuji - Kachikachi-yama Ropeway and Observatory. Jigokudani Yaen Koen (Snow Monkey Park)
Ferry to Miyajima Island and cable car to the top of Mt Misen
Escorted by licensed English speaking Japanese tour guides for all included site-seeing, unescorted train/bus travel between cities
Arrival transfer (escorted) - by train from Narita or Haneda International Airport. Unescorted departure transfer
All transportation and transfers - buses, trains and bullet trains including Suica swipe card
Baggage forwarding service from Tokyo to Kyoto, Kyoto to Nagano and from Nagano to Tokyo (one bag per person)

Not Included

International flights and visa
Tipping - An entirely personal gesture