Japan Hidden Gems & Highlights - 13 days

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duration 13 days
tour type Small group Request as private
age requirement 18-80 yrs
max group size 14
guiding method Fully guided
Tour Code BM-46227
Footprint Carbonneutral CO₂ emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
Operated in English
Starts/Ends Kyoto, Japan/ Joge, Japan

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Kyoto - Take in the main sites of the city with our tour leader and enjoy afternoon tea with a maiko (trainee geisha)
Mount Koya - Stay in a traditional BUddhist temple, join morning prayers and visit the shrines and pagodas dotted around the mountain
Tokushima - Learn about one of Japan's most famous festivals at the Awa Odori Kaikan and ride a cable car to the top of Mount Misen for panoramic views
Takamatsu - Watch a traditional Japanese puppet show and visit the beautiful Ritsurin Gardens
Naoshima - Visit this cultural island on a day trip to take in the impressive art installations and see works of Monet and Kusama at Benesse House and Chichu Art museum
Kotohira - Spend two nights in a traditional ryokan inn, see the iconic Konpira-san shrine and explore the verdant Iya Valley
Matsuyama - Opt to bathe in Japan's oldest hot spring baths and visit a well-preserved samurai castle
Hiroshima - Pay your respects at the memorials to the atomic bomb, and take an included ride on the ferry to charming Miyajima island
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The trip "Japan Hidden Gems & Highlights - 13 Days" starts in Kyoto and ends in Joge. It is a city sightseeing trip that takes 13 days taking you through Kyoto in Japan. "Japan Hidden Gems & Highlights - 13 Days" is a guided small group trip that includes accommodation in hotels, transport, meals and others.

Get off the beaten path in Japan to discover a range of the country's best hidden gems, as well as some classic highlights. Explore ancient Kyoto and pay your respects at the memorials of Hiroshima. Tour Mount Koya and spend a night at a Buddhist temple, visit Tokushima on Japan's smallest main island and take in the artwork of Claude Monet on Naoshima island. Stay at a ryokan in Kotohira, uncover the lush scenery of Iya Vallley and relax in the hot spring baths of Matsuyama, plus so much more!

ITINERARY Expand All

Day: 1-2 Kyoto
Day: 3 Mount Koya
Day: 4 Tokushima
Day: 5-6 Takamatsu
Day: 7-8 Kotohira
Day: 9 Matsuyama
Day: 10-11 Hiroshima
Day: 12-13 Joge

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

9 nights 3-4 star hotels, 1 night temple stay in Mount Koya & 2 nights ryokan in Kotohira

Meals

12 breakfasts, 3 lunches & 6 dinners
Full-day private guide in Mount Koya including lunch & entrance fees
Full-day private guide service in Naoshima including lunch at the Benesse House Museum
Iya Valley sightseeing including entrance fees & lunch
Okonomiyaki dinner in Hiroshima

Transport

Arrival transfer on day 1 and departure transfer on day 13 by shared shuttle bus
All relevant transportation and transfers including by minibus, coach and train
Selected entrance fees & local transport in Kyoto

Guide

Escorted by a tour leader

Others

Afternoon tea with a maiko in Kyoto
Tickets to Awa Odori Kaikan Museum, Mount Bizan Ropeway, Awa Jurobe Yashiki Puppet Theatre & Ritsurin Gardens in Takamatsu
Hiroshima Peace Museum & Park
Luggage forwarding from Kyoto to Tokushima and from Kotohira to Hiroshima
Information pack on arrival
Shared portable Wi-Fi access throughout trip

Entrance

Visit to Miyajima Island including entrance fees

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

International flights
Any local transport unless covered by the included transport passes
Any entrance fees (including temples, shrines and museums) unless otherwise specified
Baggage handling and luggage forwarding unless otherwise specified - you will be expected to carry your own luggage

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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Japan Hidden Gems & Highlights - 13 days tour. You can cancel the tour up to 63 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 62 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 18 August 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 18 August 2024, a deposit of 400 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 62 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Japan Hidden Gems & Highlights - 13 days tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Japan Hidden Gems & Highlights - 13 days tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

For Solo Travelers

A twin share room may not always be available for solo travelers as it depends on the final number of people on the tour. If you have picked twin share room while booking, and that option is not available, we will get back to you after booking. A single room might then be available against an additional fee.

AGE REQUIREMENT

Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s ‘Safe Travels’ stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene protocols have been adhered to.
Wearing a mask, hand washing and sanitizing has been implemented on this trip. Frequently touched surfaces are regularly disinfected. Hygiene safety measures and distancing will be ensured in our accommodations and during transport.
Solo travelers are required to purchase a single room for your personal use.
All travellers 18 years and older will be required to be fully vaccinated atleast 14 days before the departure date.

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