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Tour Operator:
Explore!
Max group size:
16
Age range:
16 to 85
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
294586

Places You’ll See

  • Tokyo
    Tokyo
  • Kamakura
    Kamakura
  • Hiroshima
    Hiroshima
  • Miyajima Island
    Miyajima Island
  • Kyoto
    Kyoto
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Highlights

  • Mount Fuji - Spend a night in Japanese style accommodation in Hakone
  • Temples of Kamakura - Experience a private Zen meditation session and visit the Great Buddha statue
  • Tokyo - Learn Japanese calligraphy, savour a sushi lunch and witness a fire ceremony
  • Upgraded Range - Immerse yourself in fascinating Japan with our hand-picked selection of Premium hotels

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Join tour in Tokyo, konnichiwa!
  2. Day 2 Visit Kamakura - private zen meditation and temples visit with bento lunch
  3. Day 3 Tokyo - Experience a calligraphy session and discover Yanaka Ginza and Shibuya districts
  4. Day 4 Tokyo - Visit Hamarikyu Gardens and Tsukiji fish market. Sushi lunch and spectacular Fire Ceremony
  5. Day 5 Drive to Hakone National Park and Mount Fuji
  6. Day 6 Travel by train to Hiroshima and experience the poignant Peace Park and Peace Museum
  7. Day 7 Take the ferry to Miyajima Island, experience a Japanese tea ceremony and see the floating torii gate
  8. Day 8 Head to Kurashiki. Afternoon at leisure
  9. Day 9 Bullet train to Kyoto. Afternoon at leisure
  10. Day 10 Kyoto - Full day sightseeing with afternoon Geisha dance
  11. Day 11 Kyoto - Free time to explore
  12. Day 12 Tour ends in Kyoto
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

  • The Gate Hotel, Tokyo

    Hotel
    Days 1, 2, 3, 4

  • Hidamari Ichinoyu

    Guesthouse
    day 5

  • Rihga Royal Hotel Hiroshima

    Hotel
    Days 6, 7

  • Kurashiki Royal Art Hotel

    Hotel
    day 8

  • Rihga Gran Kyoto

    Hotel
    Days 9, 10, 11

Operated by

Explore!

4.5
(7,897 reviews)
This operator has high review ratings and responds promptly to enquiries

Number of tours

441

Age Range

16 to 85 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

96%

Explore is a global adventure travel company with 42 years’ experience in providing exciting and authentic travel experiences. With over 350 trips in around 100 countries, Explore’s expertly crafted itineraries combined with award-winning tour leaders, small group sizes and a commitment to...

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Customer Reviews

  • STEPHANIE
    · June 25th, 2024
    The entire trip was very good. It was so wonderful to realize that we picked the best trip to Japan for us. We got to...
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  • Caryn
    · February 2nd, 2024
    The mesmerising beauty of the snow monkeys, the solemnity of Hiroshima, and the cultural beauty of Kyoto! As well,...
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  • Pamela
    · December 9th, 2023
    Nakasendo Way and Kumano Kudo Trail, visiting smaller towns, amazing scenery
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12 days
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From Tokyo to Kyoto

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Good to Know

  • Currency
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    Yen
    Japan
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveller from England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types A, B.

    Type A
    Japan
    Type B
    Japan
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Japan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Japan. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Japan. Ideally 1 month before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before February 6th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after February 6th, 2025, a minimum payment of 10% is required to confirm your booking with Explore!. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 75 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Explore! will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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