Cherry Blossom Festival - 13 days
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- COVID-19protected
- Museum and gallery visits
- Countryside and village visits
- Cultural, religious and historic sites
- Art and architecture
- Young Adults
- Customizable
- duration 13 days
- tour type Small group Request as private
- age requirement 18-80 yrs
- max group size 18
- guiding method Fully guided
- Tour Code BM-15883
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- Operated in English
- Starts Tokyo, Japan
- Ends Tokyo, Japan
HIGHLIGHTS
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- Tokyo - Cruise along the Sumida River, see the Sensoji Temple, Meiji Shrine and Shibuya Crossing
- Matsumoto - Visit Matsumoto Castle, one of the few original and complete castles in Japan, giving a real sense of ancient Japan and how the Samurai used to live and fight
- Daio Wasabi Farm - Find out how wasabi is grown, enjoy the spectacular scenery and perhaps even try some wasabi flavoured ice cream!
- Takayama - Discover this enchanting ancient town famed for its narrow streets lined with inns, tea houses, shops and merchant houses. Enjoy a tea ceremony and a visit to a traditional Hida village on the outskirts of town
- Kanazawa - See the - one of the best and most beautiful feudal lords' gardens in Japan
- Stay in a traditional ryokan - Sample Japanese hospitality, bathing in natural hot springs and wear a Yukata (casual Kimono)
- Kyoto - Explore the UNESCO Listed ancient and cultural capital of Japan. Visit Nijo Castle, Sanjusagen-do Temple and Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion)
- Kyoto - Enjoy a walking tour of Gion Geisha District and watch the beautiful Miyako Odari (Spring Geisha Dances)
- Hiroshima - Learn about the horrific hiroshima bombing, see the UNESCO Listed A-Bomb Dome and visit the beautiful Peace Park and moving Peace Memorial Museum,
- Hakone - Marvel at the incredible views of the snow-capped Mt Fuji. Explore the beautiful region and travelling aboard mountain buses, switchback railways, boats and cable cars
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Start and end in Tokyo, the trip "Cherry Blossom Festival - 13 Days" is a guided cultural, religious and historic sites trip that takes 13 days. You will travel through Kanazawa, Tokyo, Kyoto and 4 other destinations in Japan. "Cherry Blossom Festival - 13 Days" is a small group trip which includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.
ESCORTED GROUP TOUR: See Japan in 2024! Springtime is one of the best times to visit Japan, when cherry blossom trees come out in full bloom across the nation. Take in the highlights of Japan, visit some of the country’s most beautiful gardens, witness the famous Spring Geisha Dances in Kyoto, enjoy a traditional tea ceremony and sample the crop (if you dare) at Japan's oldest Wasabi Farm.
ESCORTED GROUP TOUR: See Japan in 2024! Springtime is one of the best times to visit Japan, when cherry blossom trees come out in full bloom across the nation. Take in the highlights of Japan, visit some of the country’s most beautiful gardens, witness the famous Spring Geisha Dances in Kyoto, enjoy a traditional tea ceremony and sample the crop (if you dare) at Japan's oldest Wasabi Farm.
ITINERARY
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Day: 1 Tokyo
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Day: 2 Tokyo
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Day: 3 Matsumoto
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Day: 4 Takayama
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Day: 5 Takayama
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Day: 6 Kanazawa
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Day: 7 Kyoto
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Day: 8 Hiroshima
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Day: 9 Kyoto
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Day: 10-11 Hakone
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Day: 12 Tokyo
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Day: 13 Tokyo
WHAT'S INCLUDED
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
Accommodation
- 12 nights 3 - 4 star accommodation (including a traditional Ryokan stay)
Meals
- Breakfast daily and 5 dinners
Transport
- Airport arrival transfer on day 1 (by train) from Narita or Haneda International Airport
- All relevant transfers and transportation - private buses and trains (including Tokyo Transport Pass and 2 day Hakone Free Pass)
- Train back to Narita or Haneda International Airport on day 13 (unescorted)
Guide
- Guided sightseeing and walking tours in Tokyo, Matsumoto, Kanazawa, Takayama, Kyoto and Hakone
- Ticket to the Spring Geisha Dances (Miyako Odori performance and guided tour of the Gion Geisha District in Kyoto
- Escorted by a licensed English speaking Japanese tour guide
Others
- Day trip to Hiroshima with visits to Peace Park, Peace Park Museum, various memorials and the A-Bomb site
- Fuji Hakone National Park, with lake cruise, cable cars, ropeways and switchback trains
- Sumida River boat cruise in Tokyo
- Baggage forwarding service from Kyoto to Hakone (one bag per person)
- Maximum group size: 18 persons
Entrance
- Entrance fees to all included sightseeing
- International flights and visa
- Tip for your tour guide. We recommend you allow USD$3-5 per day, per traveller. Tipping your guide is an entirely personal gesture
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CANCELLATION
No additional cancellation fees apply for this Cherry Blossom Festival - 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.
PaymentFor any tour departures within 20 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 20 June 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 InsuranceCherry Blossom Festival - 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.
VisaFor this Cherry Blossom Festival - 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 TravelersA 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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