Japan & J-Pop Express - 11 days
- Best price guaranteed
- No booking fees
- COVID-19protected
- City sightseeing
- Classes and workshops
- Young Adults
- Customizable
- duration 11 days
- tour type Small group Request as private
- age requirement 18-80 yrs
- max group size 16
- guiding method Fully guided
- Tour Code BM-46191
- Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
- Operated in English
- Starts/Ends Tokyo, Japan
- Tokyo - See the ancient highlights and the modern gems of the Japanese capital, including Akihabara
- AnimeJapan - Visit Japan's largest anime convention, a bucket list activity for fans of this Japanese art form
- Hakone - Sail across Lake Ashia, enjoy views of Mount Fuji, stay in a ryokan inn and ride the cable car up the mountainside
- Kyoto - Tour the traditional geisha district, try zazen meditation and join a specially curated tour of the city with our tour leader
- Hiroshima - Wield a samurai sword at a workshop, explore charming Miyajima island and visit the city's sobering Peace Park & Museum
- Osaka - Take in highlights of the city with included sightseeing and opt to visit Universal Studios or Osaka Castle
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Mix traditional Japan with modern anime and J-pop culture on this 11-day escorted tour. Take in the ancient sites of Tokyo such as the Meiji Shrine, as well as the vibrant fashion district of Harajuku and 'electric town', Akihabara. Enjoy stunning views of Mount Fuji, sail across Lake Ashi and stay in a ryokan in Hakone. Try zazen meditation in Kyoto and enjoy a guided tour of the Geisha district. In Hiroshima, visit the Peace Park and Miyajima Island, and head to Osaka for guided sightseeing. If travelling in March, enjoy included entrance to Tokyo's AnimeJapan convention, a dream for any fan of anime and manga.
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Day: 1-3 Tokyo
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Day: 4 Hakone
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Day: 5-6 Kyoto
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Day: 7 Hiroshima
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Day: 8 Osaka
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Day: 9-11 Tokyo
- 9 nights 3-star hotel & 1 night traditional ryokan in Hakone
- 10 breakfasts, 1 lunch & 3 dinners
- Arrival transfer on day 1 and departure transfer on day 11 by shared shuttle bus
- All relevant transportation and transfers including by minibus and train - Transport passes in Hakone, Kyoto and Miyajima
- Transport card with 4,500 Yen (USD $30) credit for city transport
- Escorted by a tour leader
- Cable car and boat ride across Lake Ashi in Hakone
- Evening walking tour of Kyoto’s Gion geisha district
- Zazen meditation session at Ryosoku-in Temple
- Visit to Hiroshima’s Peace Park and Museum
- Tatedo swordplay experience in Osaka
- Tickets to Tokyo’s Anime Japan event (March departures only)
- Tickets to the Studio Ghibli Museum
- Luggage forwarding from Tokyo to Kyoto and from Hiroshima to Tokyo
- Information pack on arrival
- Shared portable Wi-Fi access throughout trip
- Entrance to Hamarikyu Gardens in Tokyo
- International flights
- Any local transport unless covered by the included transport passes
- Any entrance fees (including temples, shrines and museums) unless otherwise specified
- Baggage handling and luggage forwarding unless otherwise specified - you will be expected to carry your own luggage
- Personal Itinerary can be tweaked and customized.
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- Earn US$ 176+ in travel credits.
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No additional cancellation fees apply for this Japan & J-Pop Express - 11 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 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 InsuranceJapan & J-Pop Express - 11 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 Japan & J-Pop Express - 11 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.