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Land of the Samurai - 12 days

12 days
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From Tokyo to Osaka
4.0
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Land of the Samurai - 12 days - On The Go Tours
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Tour Operator:
On The Go Tours
Max group size:
24
Age range:
5 to 99
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
81749

Places You’ll See

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

  • Visit historic Hiroshima, Miyajima Island with its iconic Torii Gate and the Himeji Castle
  • Sample Japanese hospitality at a ryokan where you can bathe in natural hot springs
  • Admire spectacular mountain scenery and views of famed Mount Fuji from Lake Kawaguchi

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Tokyo
  2. Day 2 Toyko - Senjoji Temple District, Harajuki & Shibuya
  3. Day 3 Kamakura - Big Buddha
  4. Day 4 Tokyo National Museum & time to explore
  5. Day 5 Mt Fuji & Lake Kawaguchi
  6. Day 6 Kyoto - 1000 statues of Kannon & the Geisha District
  7. Day 7 Kyoto - Nijo Castle, Golden Pavilion & free time
  8. Day 8 Himeji Castle & Hiroshima
  9. Day 9 Miyajima Island & Red Torii Gate
  10. Day 10 Hiroshima Peace Park, Museum & Memorials
  11. Day 11 Free time in Kyoto
  12. Day 12 Kyoto to Osaka
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What's Included

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  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Additional Services

Operated by

On The Go Tours

4.6
(2,172 reviews)
This operator has high review ratings and responds promptly to enquiries

Number of tours

1,043

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

5 hours

Response rate

92%

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    4.0
  • Itinerary
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    5.0
  • Guide
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Transport
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    Good
    4.0
  • Food
    Average
    3.0
  • Tour Operator
    On The Go Tours
    4.6
  • LK
    · June 12th, 2023
    Genuinely fast paced very active tour with moderate quality hotels and well priced
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    Trip date: May 2023

Dates & Availability

12 days
Land of the Samurai - 12 days
From Tokyo to Osaka

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What our customers ask about this tour

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  • What hotels do you use for the "Land of the Samurai" Tour?

    The hotels listed below are ones which On The Go frequently use on this tour. Please note that On The Go reserve the right to substitute these hotels to ones of a similar standard when necessary.

    - Yaesu Terminal Hotel, Tokyo
    - Yamagishi Ryokan, Lake Kawaguchi
    - Dormy Inn Premium Kyoto, Kyoto
    - Daiwa Roynet, Hiroshima
    - Vessel Hotel Campana Kyoto , Kyoto

    July 18, 2017
  • Is there an age limit for this tour?

    A lot of the operators have quite strict age limits as some tours are geared towards certain travel styles and activity levels. However in this particular case, On the Go welcomes all passengers 18 and above.

    August 19, 2016 • Age Range
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  • 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 January 31st, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after January 31st, 2025, a minimum payment of $400 is required to confirm your booking with On The Go Tours. 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 70 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 On The Go Tours will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
    • The following cards are accepted for "On The Go Tours" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
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