Japan Highlights

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Booking Type Instant booking
duration 8 days
tour type Small group Request as private
age requirement 15-99 yrs
max group size 12
guiding method Fully guided
Tour Code BM-18121
Footprint Carbonneutral CO₂ emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
Operated in English

Starts Tokyo, Japan
Ends Osaka, Japan

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This is THE trip to take in Japan – a cultural and culinary whirlwind from the streets of Tokyo to the eats of Osaka.
Explore the many sides of Shibuya in Tokyo, from busy intersections to rooftop city views and from the tranquillity of the ancient Meiji Shrine to quirky Harajuku.
Settle into rural Japanese life at a local farmstay, where you might help harvest tea and prepare a home-cooked, farm-to-table feast and hike a quiet country trail passing through tea plantations and featuring the unmissable view of Mt. Fuji along the way.
Ride the rails like the locals, from lightening-fast bullet trains to scenic mountain rails offering seasonal views of cherry blossoms and autumn leaves.
Immerse yourself in the history and tradition of Kyoto among shrines, geishas and a 300-year-old sake brewery, and follow it up with the mouth-watering street food in Osaka.

The "Japan Highlights" trip starts in Tokyo and ends in Osaka. It is a city sightseeing tour that takes 8 days taking you through Kyoto, Tokyo and Osaka in Japan. "Japan Highlights" is a guided small group trip that includes accommodation in hotels, transport, meals and others.

Home of the sumo, the geisha, sake, karaoke, onsen and izakaya – Japan is a true feast for all of your senses. This 8-day journey hits all the right spots giving you a true appreciation for the land of the rising sun. Absorb the bustle of Tokyo before heading into the countryside for a farmstay with local tea harvesters and a quiet hike featuring spectacular views of Mt Fuji. Travel on a futuristic bullet train to Kyoto and step into history before wrapping up your adventure in the foodie paradise of Osaka.

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Day 1: Tokyo
Day 2: Tokyo
Day 3: Kawane Farm Stay
Day 4: Shizuoka/Shimizu
Day 5: Kyoto
Day 6: Kyoto
Day 7: Osaka
Day 8: Osaka

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

Hotel (6 nights), Farm Stay (1 night)

Meals

1 Breakfast, 2 Dinners

Transport

Public Bus , Metro , Local Train , Bullet Train

Guide

An expert tour leader

Included Activities

Tokyo - welcome meeting and orientation walk
Tokyo - Sensoji Temple
Tokyo - Meiji Jingu Shrine
Tokyo - Shibuya walking tour
Tokyo - Shibuya Sky Observation Platform
Kawane - Farm Stay & Home-cooked Dinner
Kawane - Tea Farm Visit & Tea Brewing & Tasting
Kawane - Scenic Train Ride
Kawane - Home-cooked Japanese Breakfast
Shizuoka - Tokai Nature Trail Soft Hike
Shizuoka - Nihondaira Yume Terrace (Mt. Fuji viewing platform)
Kyoto - Gion District walk
Kyoto - Nishiki-Koji Market
Shizuoka - Shimizu Fish Market & Brunch
Kyoto - Fushimi Inari-Taisha
Kyoto - Sake Brewry Visit & Tasting
Osaka - Dotombori and Kuromon Street Food Walking Tour

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Any international flights to Tokyo and from Osaka are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
Travel insurance is not included in this Japan Highlights tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. We recommend purchasing it from World Nomads.

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REQUEST A PRIVATE, CUSTOMIZABLE DEPARTURE By design, this is a group tour. You can however request a private, customized version of this tour for yourself or your private group of people. Private departures are usually more expensive, but come with these benefits:

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Professional Access our Travel Specialists' insider knowledge.
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Japan Highlights tour. You can cancel the tour up to 58 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 57 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 05 February 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 05 February 2024, a deposit is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 57 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Japan Highlights tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. We recommend using World Nomads' travel insurance.

Visa

For this Japan Highlights 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.

Is this trip right for you

Japan is best to explore on foot – in fact most travellers are surprised at how much distance they end up covering just exploring places when walking! Make sure your shoes are comfy and you are fit enough to spend most of each day on your feet.
Be prepared to pack light and smart for this trip as you'll be required to carry your own luggage between train stations and to hotels, which can include going up and down multiple flights of stairs in crowded areas.

COVID VACCINATION POLICY

Proof of vaccination against COVID-19 is no longer mandatory on departures after 1st January 2023. Nonetheless, all travellers are strongly advised to be vaccinated as a safety measure to protect themselves and others on the tour. This policy excludes all Polar trips and select adventure cruises, where testing and vaccination are required.

Also, proof of vaccination may still be required at specific entry points or by the airlines. Therefore, please make sure to check all the travel requirements carefully before travelling.

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 global standardised protocols have been adopted.
Hygiene and safety guidelines will be followed to ensure your well being is looked after during travels.

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