Japan in Bloom - 14 days

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duration 14 days
tour type Small group Request as private
age requirement 18-80 yrs
max group size 14
guiding method Fully guided
Tour Code BM-46228
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

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Tokyo - See highlights including Harajuku and Hamarikyu Gardens on a guided tour and enjoy a free day to further explore
Matsumoto - Opt to visit the famous 'Black Crow' castle, one of the few surviving Japanese samurai castles
Takayama - Visit the Hida no Sato folk village, enjoy the cool mountain air and plenty of leisure time, staying in a ryokan
Kanazawa - Wander the streets of this well-preserved historic coastal region, and enjoy the pink hues of the spring cherry blossom
Kyoto - Enjoy a day of guided sightseeing with a local, take tea with a trainee geisha, and witness the Geisha Odori dances at a show
Hakone - Spend your time here hiking, riding the cable car and soaking up incredible views of Mount Fuji at its prettiest
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Start and end in Tokyo, the trip "Japan In Bloom - 14 Days" is a guided sightseeing tour that takes 14 days. You will travel through Tokyo in Japan. "Japan In Bloom - 14 Days" is a small group trip which includes accommodation in hotels, transport, meals and others.

CHERRY BLOSSOM TOUR: Discover Japan at its most beautiful and vibrant as you take in the country's highlights during cherry blossom season. Discover modern and ancient Tokyo and the cultural richness of Kyoto. Experience the breathtaking sight of Mount Fuji in Hakone and unwind in a traditional ryokan nestled in the alpine town of Takayama. Discover historic Kanazawa, see majestic Matsumoto Castle and enjoy tea with a geisha apprentice, plus take in a spring geisha dance show!

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Day: 1-3 Tokyo
Day: 4 Matsumoto
Day: 5-6 Takayama
Day: 7 Kanazawa
Day: 8-10 Kyoto
Day: 11-12 Hakone
Day: 13-14 Tokyo

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

11 nights 3-4 star hotels & 2 nights ryokan in Takayama

Meals

13 breakfasts & 4 dinners

Transport

Arrival airport transfer on day 1 and departure transfer on day 14
All relevant transportation including by minibus, private coach and train
Transport card with 2,500 yen (USD $16) credit for city transport
Transfers from Takayama to Kanazawa by private coach
3-day Hakone Free Pass for transport in the Hakone region

Guide

Escorted by a tour leader
Entrance to the Hida no Sato folk village and full day guide in Takayama
Full day guide, full day private coach in Kyoto

Others

Takayama bus pass
Full day private coach in Tokyo
Private afternoon tea with a maiko (trainee geisha) in Kyoto
Tickets to the Odori spring geisha dances in Kyoto
Luggage forwarding from Tokyo to Takayama, Takayama to Kyoto and from Kyoto to Tokyo
Information pack on arrival
Shared portable Wi-Fi access throughout trip

Entrance

Entrance to Hamarikyu Gardens in Tokyo
Entrance to the Hakone Open-Air Museum

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

International flights
Any local transport (taxis, buses, subways) unless covered by the included transport passes
Entrance fees (including those for temples, shrines and museums) unless otherwise specified
Baggage handling & luggage forwarding unless otherwise specified

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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Japan in Bloom - 14 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 in Bloom - 14 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 in Bloom - 14 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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