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11-Day Highlights of Japan With Ryokan Stay

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Trip Overview

Head off on a fun eleven-day itinerary featuring several of Japan’s most worthwhile destinations including the Tokyo metropolis, historic Hiroshima, Miyajima Island, the ancient capital Kyoto and the beautiful Hakone National Park near Mount Fuji.

Foodies won’t be disappointed with food tours galore and dinner and lunch options such as a shojin ryori (Buddhist vegetarian cuisine), tours of Japan’s famous markets and even an evening walking tour of Tokyo’s yakitori alleys.

Finally, both adults and children alike will love the fun activities within this holiday to Japan such as a Samurai training, the Sumo Museum or a cooking workshop.
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Outdoors & Nature
Culture & Arts
Food & Drink
Cruising

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Highlights of this Trip

Mount Fuji Tour with a private guide
Stay at a traditional Ryokan, enjoying the hot springs and a Kaiseke dinner
Uncover Kyoto with a private guide including Gion, Kyoto's Geisha Distric
Shimbashi food tour and bar hopping experience in Tokyo

Itinerary

Day 1

Welcome to Osaka!

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Welcome to Osaka!

"Yokoso" - Welcome to Japan! After the immigration and entry formalities, you will be greeted by your private English-speaking guide at the arrival lobby at Osaka Kansai Aiport. With your guide, you will transfer to central Osaka by express airport train. After check-in, you will be free to explore the city or relax before starting your adventure.

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    Accommodation

    Osaka Excel Hotel Tokyu4.5 star

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    Activities

    Osaka TemmanguOptional Activity

    Osaka CastleOptional Activity

    DotonboriOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Train from Kansai International Airport to Kitahama Station

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    Destinations

    Osaka

Day 2

Transfer from Osaka to Kyoto and Sightseeing ( guided)

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Transfer from Osaka to Kyoto and  Sightseeing ( guided)

You'll meet your guide at your Osaka Hotel. Check-out and together, take the local train for Kyoto.
Leave your luggage at your accommodation and start a visit of some of the city's most iconic sights.

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    Accommodation

    LOISIR HOTEL KYOTO TOJI3 star

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    Activities

    Fushimi Inari Taisha

    Kiyomizu-dera Temple

    Ninenzaka Street

    Sanneizaka

    Modern tea ceremony Kyoto

    Gion District

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    Transportations

    Train from Osaka to Kyoto

    Bus from Kyoto to Kyoto

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Osaka

    Kyoto

Day 3

Kyoto - Arashiyama off the beaten tracks ( guided)

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 Kyoto - Arashiyama off the beaten tracks ( guided)

In the morning, meet your guide at your accommodation and head to Arashiyama for a day off the beaten tracks.
North of the very popular bamboo forest lays an incredible place : The sagano torrimoto preserved area. Walk through the thatched houses and visit the Otagi nenbutsuji Shrine and its 8000 stone Statues. Each one of them very unique.
Next, enjoy the quiet of Gioji Temple and its secret moss garden.
Arriving back at Arashiyama, you will have lunch on a traditional wooden boat along the Hozu river.
Finally enjoy some shopping time before returning to your accommodation.

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    Accommodation

    LOISIR HOTEL KYOTO TOJI3 star

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    Activities

    Otagi Nenbutsu-Ji Temple

    Saga Toriimoto Preserved Street

    Gio-ji

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    Restaurants

    Hozu river Yakatabune boat lunch

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    Transportations

    Train from Kyoto to Arashiyama Station

    Taxi from Arashiyama Station to Sagatoriimoto Adashinocho

    Train from Arashiyama Station to Kyoto Station

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Kyoto

Day 4

Full Day at Leisure in Kyoto ( no guide)

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Full Day at Leisure in Kyoto ( no guide)

Today, you'll explore Kyoto at your leisure. The city still has a lot to offer. You can start your day with a Samurai training and learn how to handle a katana (Japanese sword). After the training, you could head to the Nijo Castle and see for yourself how the Japanese lords used to live. You can finish the day with the Golden pavilion and the Stone garden of the Ryoan-ji temple. Another option for day would be a day trip to Himiji Castle (one hour from Kyoto).

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    Accommodation

    LOISIR HOTEL KYOTO TOJI3 star

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    Activities

    Samurai ExperienceOptional Activity

    Nijo CastleOptional Activity

    Kinkaku-ji - The Golden PavilionOptional Activity

    Ryoanji GoryonoshitachoOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Kyoto

Day 5

Day Trip to Hiroshima from Kyoto (Guided)

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Day Trip to Hiroshima from Kyoto (Guided)

Despite its tragic past, Hiroshima is a very beautiful city to visit and is home of two great World Heritage Sites and one of Japan's three best views. After your arrival in Hiroshima, you can take the short ferry ride to the sacred island of Miyajima. The island's deer will welcome and escort you to the famous floating tori. In the afternoon, you'll return to central Hiroshima and visit the Peace Park and Museum. Before returning to Kyoto, you'll eat the local speciality: Okonomiyaki.

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    Accommodation

    LOISIR HOTEL KYOTO TOJI3 star

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    Activities

    Miyajima Island

    Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park

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    Transportations

    High-Speed Rail from Kyoto Station to HIROSHIMA STATION

    Ferry from Miyajimaguchi to Itsukushima

    Ferry from Itsukushima to Miyajimaguchi

    Train from Miyajimaguchi to Atomic Bomb Dome

    High-Speed Rail from Hiroshima to Kyoto

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Kyoto

    Hatsukaichi

    Hiroshima

Day 6

Transfer from Kyoto to Mt Fuji & Stay in Traditional Ryokan (No guide)

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Transfer from Kyoto to Mt Fuji & Stay in Traditional Ryokan (No guide)

Today, you will head east to Mt Fuji. Symbol of the country, Mt Fuji is part of the Hakone-Izu National park and is known for its natural beauty and hot springs. Arriving at Hakone, start the traditional sightseeing route : Owakaduni Hell Valley, where boiling steam comes up from the mountain. You'll cruise on Lake Aishi and pay a visit to the Hakone protective shrine. Tonight, you'll stay at a ryokan, enjoying the hot springs and a kaiseki dinner.

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    Accommodation

    Hakone Pax Yoshino3 star

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    Activities

    Hakone Ropeway

    Owakudani Valley

    Hakone Sightseeing Cruise

    Hakone Shrine

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    Restaurants

    Haikara Chinese NisshinteiOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    High-Speed Rail from Kyoto Station to Hakone-Yumoto Station

    Bus from Motohakone to Yumoto

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Kyoto

    Ashigarashimo District

Day 7

Transfer from Mt Fuji Area to Tokyo & Explore the City (No guide)

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Transfer from Mt Fuji Area to Tokyo & Explore the City (No guide)

After a traditional Japanese breakfast, you will head to Tokyo, Japan's capital and the world's most populous metropolis. Arriving in Tokyo station, right before lunch, you can head to “Tokyo Ramen Street” and pick-up your favourite noodle soup between a dozen different options. In the afternoon, you'll visit the eccentric and exiting Shibuya and Harajuku.

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    Accommodation

    Asakusa Hotel Hatago3 star

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    Activities

    ShibuyaOptional Activity

    The Cerulean Tower Noh TheaterOptional Activity

    Meiji ShrineOptional Activity

    HarajukuOptional Activity

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    Restaurants

    Tokyo Ramen StreetOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Train from Gora Station to Tokyo Station

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Ashigarashimo District

    Tokyo

    Taitō

Day 8

Tokyo Sightseeing & Culinary Experiences (Guided)

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Tokyo Sightseeing & Culinary Experiences (Guided)

Today’s guided tour will focus on traditional Tokyo. You'll start the day with a walk around the Imperial Palace gardens before heading to Tsukiji Market. You'll stroll around the alleys and food stalls and pick up some food and have it cooked on the spot. In the afternoon, you'll visit the Asakusa Temple and the sumo museum. After a relaxing break on the Sumida River, you'll head to Shimbashi for a bar and food hopping tour.

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    Accommodation

    Asakusa Hotel Hatago3 star

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    Activities

    Tsukiji Market

    Sensoji Temple and Nakamise Street

    Tokyo Cruise

    Hamarikyu Gardens

    Shimbashi Food Tour and Bar Hopping

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    Transportations

    Metro from Tokyo to Tokyo

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Taitō

    Tokyo

Day 9

Tokyo Sightseeing at Leisure ( no guide)

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Tokyo Sightseeing at Leisure ( no guide)

Today, you'll explore Tokyo at your leisure. You can spend a relaxing morning at Ueno Park next to one of the most used stations in Tokyo. Not far from here, you will find the Yanaka district, one of the few districts where the old town ambience reminiscent of Tokyo from past decades still survives. To finish on a modern and architectural note, you can head to Odaiba, home of Tokyo's boldest architectural creations, such as the Fuji TV Building, Telecom Center Tokyo Big Sigh and the giant robot.

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    Accommodation

    Asakusa Hotel Hatago3 star

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    Activities

    Ueno ParkOptional Activity

    Yanaka Cemetery ParkOptional Activity

    ShinjukuOptional Activity

    Tokyo Metropolitan Government BuildingOptional Activity

    Odaiba & Tokyo BayOptional Activity

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Taitō

    Tokyo

    Japan

Day 10

Free Day at Leisure in Tokyo or Tokyo Disneyland Day ( no guide)

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Free Day at Leisure in Tokyo or Tokyo Disneyland Day ( no guide)

Today, you'll have the day to explore parts of the city that you have not yet touched (and there will be plenty). Alternatively, why don't you spend the day at the happiest place on Earth? Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo Disney Sea are often referred to as the best Disney parks in the World. Disneyland Tokyo is just 15 minutes away from Tokyo station. The choice is yours!

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    Accommodation

    Asakusa Hotel Hatago3 star

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    Activities

    Half-Day Tokyo TourOptional Activity

    Tokyo DisneylandOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Taitō

    Tokyo

    Urayasu

Day 11

Departure from Tokyo

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Departure from Tokyo

Today marks the end of your holiday to Japan. Depending on your departure time, you will be able to do some last-minute shopping before your English-speaking driver meets you at your accommodation. You will then transfer to the airport by private car

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Tokyo to 成田国際空港

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Taitō

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What’s included?

  • 10 nights accommodation
  • 20 activities
  • 10 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 4 dinners
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Licensed English speaking guides
  • Travel insurance

What’s not included?

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