Essential Japan Explorer - 13 Days
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- No booking fees
- COVID-19protected
- Explorer
- Young Adults
- Customizable
- duration 13 days
- tour type Small group Request as private
- age requirement 18-80 yrs
- max group size 17
- guiding method Fully guided
- Tour Code BM-41800
- Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
- Operated in English
- Tokyo - Visit historic Senso-ji Temple, the Akihabara anime district, the Imperial Palace and iconic Shibuya Crossing
- Kamakura - Hike to the giant bronze Buddha at Kotoku-in Temple and Zeniarai Benzaiten Ugafuku Shrine
- Hakone - Cruise Lake Ashi aboard a pirate ship and ride the Hakone Ropeway cable car for amazing views of Mount Fuji, then relax in a traditional onsen
- Kyoto - Ride a bullet train to the former imperial capital, visit the iconic Kiyomizu Temple and the beautiful Fushimi Inari Shrine, and enjoy a cycle tour of the city
- Kyoto - Discover your inner peace in a meditation session led by a Buddhist monk. After this, you’ll join them for a traditional tea ceremony.
- Hiroshima - Take in the sobering Peace Memorial Museum, see the A-Bomb Dome and pay your respects to victims of the atomic bomb at the Children's Peace Monument
- Osaka - Explore fascinating Osaka Castle and enjoy a night out in the neon paradise of Dotonbori
- Miyajima Island - Visit the iconic Itsukushima Shrine and take the Miyajima Ropeway for spectacular views of the island
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SEMI INDEPENDENT: Uncover the best of Japan on a budget, on this 13-day Essentials tour. Staying in a mixture of hostels and guesthouses, you'll take in the sights of Tokyo, Kyoto, Hiroshima and much more. Visit the Imperial Palace in Tokyo and cross the Shibuya Crossing. Hike to the giant bronze Buddha of Kotoku-in in Kamakura, take a dip in an onsen bath in Hakone and cycle the streets of Kyoto. Enjoy a relaxing meditation session, pay your respects at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial and see the iconic red torii gate of Miyajima.
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Day: 1 Tokyo
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Day: 2 Tokyo
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Day: 3 Tokyo
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Day: 4 Tokyo
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Day: 5 Kamakura
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Day: 6 Hakone
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Day: 7 Kyoto
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Day: 8 Kyoto
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Day: 9 Kyoto
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Day: 10 Hiroshima
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Day: 11 Hiroshima
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Day: 12 Osaka
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Day: 13 Osaka
- 12 nights hostel dorm rooms (room upgrade available on request, excluding Hakone and Osaka)
- All transportation on public transport including a 7-day Japan Rail Pass
- Escorted by a bi-lingual local tour leader
- Sightseeing in Tokyo, Kamakura, Hakone, Kyoto, Hiroshima, Miyajima and Osaka, as per itinerary
- Sushi making class in Tokyo
- Boat cruise on Lake Ashi and Fuji Hakone National Park Ropeway
- Onsen bath experience in Hakone
- Sake tasting session in Hakone (for travellers aged 20+)
- Sumo museum visit in Tokyo
- Kyoto bike rental and cycling tour
- Kyoto traditional calligraphy class
- Miyajima Island day trip including Itsukushima Shrine and Ropeway
- Entrance fees to all included sites
- Tipping - an entirely personal gesture
- International flights and visa
- Airport transfers
- Optional activities
- Personal Itinerary can be tweaked and customized.
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- Privacy Enjoy a tour focused solely on you or your travel group.
- Earn US$ 110+ in travel credits.
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No additional cancellation fees apply for this Essential Japan Explorer - 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 22 July 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 22 July 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 InsuranceEssential Japan Explorer - 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 Essential Japan Explorer - 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.
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.