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10-Day Discover the Beauty of Japan

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Overview

Embark on this beauty of Japan tour over ten wonderful days and travel from Tokyo to many surrounding destinations on unique day tours!

Japan is located in the easternmost part of Asia and is nicknamed the Land of the Rising Sun due to its easterly location. A country fully submersed in nature, Japan is transformed each season by its most beautiful natural assets which flutter through elegant shades and palettes.

Proud of their history, the Japanese continue to perpetuate their traditions by transmitting to the following generations their respect for nature and mankind. You'll observe this as you explore the sights of Tokyo and take day trips to Nikko in Tochigi, Kamakura and Hakone where you'll be blown away by the view of Mount Fuji.
Sightseeing
Outdoors & Nature
Culture & Arts

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Tokyo

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Arrival in Tokyo

When you arrive in Tokyo, you'll be transported to your hotel for check-in. A local assistant will help you collect your JR Passes and accompany you to your hotel. They will explain how transportation in Japan works. Collect your "Pocket WiFi" that will give you high speed and unlimited internet access wherever you are in Japan. Activate your Suica prepaid card to be used on JR East trains, metro and buses. Once settled, you can rest and relax at the hotel or head out to explore the city.

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    Accommodation

    Mitsui Garden Hotel Ginza Gochome4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Transportations

    High-Speed Rail from Haneda Airport to TokyoOptional Activity

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    Destinations

    Chūō

Day 2

Free Day in Tokyo with a Local Guide

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Free Day in Tokyo with a Local Guide

Today, with your local guide, you can explore Tokyo. Why not head to the Imperial Palace where you can enjoy the beautiful gardens and take a stroll through the largest park in Tokyo? There's also the Hie Jinja Shrine, the beautiful Shinjuku Imperial Park and Meiji Jingu Shrine to visit. For a green break, take a stroll through Yoyogi Park, explore the Shibuya district, or to immerse yourself in a world of constant change, visit the Harajuku District.

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    Accommodation

    Mitsui Garden Hotel Ginza Gochome4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Imperial Palace and Nijubashi BridgeOptional Activity

    Meiji ShrineOptional Activity

    Shinjuku Gyoen GardenOptional Activity

    ShibuyaOptional Activity

    HarajukuOptional Activity

    Tokyo SkytreeOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Chūō

    Tokyo

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    Notes

    Meet at 9:00 a.m. with your English-speaking guide in the lobby of your hotel. He will accompany you all day to discover the city of Tokyo. The program of your day will be done the same morning, after discussion with the guide. If you have no particular request, this one will introduce you to the emblematic places of the city. Return to the hotel scheduled around 5:00 p.m.

Day 3

Another Day at Leisure in Tokyo

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Another Day at Leisure in Tokyo

On your own today, you can use your free time in Tokyo to freely explore this multifaceted city between tradition and modernity. Take a stroll through the Asakusa district, and discover the historic centre of Japan's capital, visit the Sensô-Ji Temple which has stood for over 1,000 years, and pass by Nakamise Street. Stroll through Akihabara, go to the Zojo-Ji Temple and finish the day by climbing the Tokyo Sky Tree Tower.

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    Accommodation

    Mitsui Garden Hotel Ginza Gochome4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    AsakusaOptional Activity

    Sensoji Temple and Nakamise StreetOptional Activity

    Ueno ParkOptional Activity

    AkihabaraOptional Activity

    Kabuki-za

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Chūō

    Tokyo

Day 4

Travel from Tokyo to Nikko on High-Speed Rail and Afternoon of Exploring

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Travel from Tokyo to Nikko on High-Speed Rail and Afternoon of Exploring

Today, you will leave Tokyo behind as you head to Nikko, a town famous for its lavishly decorated shrine.s Upon arrival, you'll have the entire day free to explore the many exciting and famous places including the Shinkyo Bridge. You can also visit the Rinno Ji Temple, the Nikko Toshogu Shrine, the Toshogu Art Museum, Nikko Futarasan Jinja Shrine and the Tamozawa Imperial Villa. To end the day, take a relaxing walk along the Daiya River.

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    Accommodation

    Hoshino Resorts KAI Nikko4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Free Day in NikkoOptional Activity

    Shinkyo BridgeOptional Activity

    Nikkozan Rinnoji TempleOptional Activity

    Toshogu ShrineOptional Activity

    Futarasan Jinja ShrineOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    High-Speed Rail from Tokyo to Nikko

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Chūō

    Kashiwazaki

    Nikko

Day 5

Explore Nikko's Famous Sights at Your Own Pace and Return to Tokyo

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Explore Nikko's Famous Sights at Your Own Pace and Return to Tokyo

Today, you'll continue your exploration of Nikko and its surroundings at your own pace. Why not visit Chuzenji Lake, which is a body of water at the foot of Mount Nantai? It was formed over 20,000 years ago as a result of a volcanic eruption and is the highest lake in Japan with a height of 1,269 meters above sea level. There's also the opportunity to visit Ryuzu Waterfalls, Kegon Waterfalls, and Chuzenji Buddhist Temple. In the afternoon, you'll return to Tokyo.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Monterey Akasaka4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Lake ChuzenjiOptional Activity

    Ryuzu FallsOptional Activity

    Kegon FallsOptional Activity

    Chūzen-ji TempleOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    High-Speed Rail from Nikko to Tokyo

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Nikko

    Minato

Day 6

Another Free Day to Explore Tokyo

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Another Free Day to Explore Tokyo

Today, why not start your day with a stroll through the beautifully landscaped Hama Rikyu Garden, which offers visitors the image of a futuristic Tokyo with fine traditional accents. Then, take a walk in Odaiba, an artificial island that offers its visitors a taste of the future and a wide range of entertainment. You can also visit Miraikan, the National Museum of Foresight and Innovation, and perhaps take a stroll on the east side of Shinjuku, a maze of alleys with small bars and restaurants.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Monterey Akasaka4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Tsukiji Outer Market

    Shinjuku Gyoen Garden

    Shinjuku

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Minato

    Tokyo

Day 7

Day Trip to Kamakura from Tokyo with a local guide

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Day Trip to Kamakura from Tokyo with a local guide

Catch the train from Tokyo to Kamakura today and spend the day exploring the sights. Today, with your local guide, you can visit the Hasedera Temple of Jodo-shu, which is famous for its eleven-headed statue of the goddess of grace Kannon. Next, it is recommended that you explore the Kamakura Big Buddha at Kotoku-in Temple, before continuing to Kotoku-in, a Buddhist temple that was built during the Kamakura period in 1252. If time, you can also visit the Meigetsu-in Temple and the Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Monterey Akasaka4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Hasedera TempleOptional Activity

    Great Buddha of KamakuraOptional Activity

    Templo Kotoku-inOptional Activity

    Meigetsu-in TempleOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    High-Speed Rail from Tokyo to Kamakura

    High-Speed Rail from Kamakura to Tokyo

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Minato

    Kamakura

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    Notes

    Treffen Sie sich um 09:00 Uhr mit Ihrem englischsprachigen Reiseleiter in der Lobby Ihres Hotels. Er wird Sie den ganzen Tag begleiten, um die Stadt Kamakura zu entdecken. Das Programm Ihres Tages wird nach Absprache mit dem Reiseleiter noch am selben Morgen erstellt. Wenn Sie keine besonderen Wünsche haben, führt Sie diese Tour zu den symbolträchtigen Orten der Stadt. Die Rückkehr zum Hotel ist gegen 17:00 Uhr geplant.

Day 8

Travel from Tokyo to Hakone and Explore the Sights

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Travel from Tokyo to Hakone and Explore the Sights

This morning, you'll pick up your two-day Hakone pass from Shinjuku station in Tokyo before hopping on the train to Hakone. Here, you'll have the day free to visit famous sights such as the Hakone Shrine, a Shinto shrine on the shore of Lake Ashi. Distinguished by its Torii, it is the best-known view of Mount Fuji. You can also take a stroll around Lake Ashi, and then take the cable car to Owakudani Volcanic Valley for a spectacular panoramic view of Mount Fuji.

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    Accommodation

    Aura Tachibana4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Hakone Gora Park

    Hakone ShrineOptional Activity

    Lake AshinokoOptional Activity

    Owakudani ValleyOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    High-Speed Rail from Tokyo to Hakone

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Minato

    Ashigarashimo District

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    Notes

    Retrieve and activate your Hakone Pass from Shinjuku station in Tokyo. It is valid for two days.

Day 9

Free Morning in Hakone and Travel Back to Tokyo

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Free Morning in Hakone and Travel Back to Tokyo

You can spend the morning at your leisure in Hakone. Why not explore Gora Park near Hakone and take a stroll in the park's beautiful alleys? You can also attend a Japanese tea ceremony for JPY 700 or learn the secrets of hand-blown glass here. When you're ready, you'll catch the train back to Tokyo, where you'll change at the station to board another train to your hotel next to the airport.

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    Accommodation

    the b akasaka-mitsuke3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Hakone Open-Air Museum

    Hakone Gora ParkOptional Activity

    Donguri Republic (Ghibli Store in Tokyo Skytree Town Solamachi)

    Yanaka Ginza

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    Transportations

    High-Speed Rail from Hakone to Tokyo

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Ashigarashimo District

    Minato

    Tokyo

Day 10

Departure from Tokyo

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Departure from Tokyo

Depending on the time of your departure flight, you can either make your way to the airport or enjoy a free half-day in Tokyo before your beauty of Japan tour comes to an end. Take this chance to visit the numerous attractions of this multi-faceted city before you leave!

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    Transportations

    Train from Tokyo Station to Haneda Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Minato

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    Notes

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Included in Price

  • 9 nights accommodation
  • 8 activities
  • 9 breakfasts and 2 dinners
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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