Japan: Land of the Rising Sun
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- Booking Type Instant Booking
- duration 13 days
- tour type Group
- age requirement 15+ years old
- guiding method Live Guide/Instructor
- Starts Tokyo, Japan
- Ends Kyoto, Japan
Tour with Flexible Booking Policy
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HIGHLIGHTS
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- Soar high above Lake Ashi and (on a clear day) get a glimpse of glorious Mt Fuji on a ride on the Hakone ropeway.
- Be impressed by the efficiency and ultra modernity of Japan’s bullet trains as you zip from place to place with your included 14day Rail Pass.
- Explore traditional Japanese culture in Edoperiod Takayama and visit a folk village, tour a 600yearold market and a enjoy a sake brewery tasting.
- Visit the Peace Park for moving insight into the devastation of the atomic bomb in Hiroshima, then cruise to peaceful Miyajima Island where wild deer roam the streets.
The trip Japan: Land Of The Rising Sun starts in Tokyo and ends in Kyoto. It is a city sightseeing tour that takes 13 days taking you through Hiroshima, Takayama, Tokyo and 3 other destinations in Japan. Japan: Land Of The Rising Sun is a guided small group trip that includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.
This 13-day tour of Japan will introduce you to the cultures – old and new – that define this small but influential archipelago. Beginning in tech-mecca Tokyo and finishing with three nights in Kyoto, this immersive tour will also introduce you to lesser-known cities through Japan’s centre and southern reaches. Discover scenic beauty on the Hakone ropeway, sip the best sake in Takayama, find out about the Hiroshima of today and wonder at the floating torii gate of Miyajima. You’ll have a local to guide you through these lesser-known destinations and reveal layers of culture and history, plus an included Japan Rail Pass to get from A to B in style and comfort.
This 13-day tour of Japan will introduce you to the cultures – old and new – that define this small but influential archipelago. Beginning in tech-mecca Tokyo and finishing with three nights in Kyoto, this immersive tour will also introduce you to lesser-known cities through Japan’s centre and southern reaches. Discover scenic beauty on the Hakone ropeway, sip the best sake in Takayama, find out about the Hiroshima of today and wonder at the floating torii gate of Miyajima. You’ll have a local to guide you through these lesser-known destinations and reveal layers of culture and history, plus an included Japan Rail Pass to get from A to B in style and comfort.
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ITINERARY
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Day 1:
Tokyo
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Day 2:
Tokyo - Nikko
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Day 3:
Nikko
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Day 4:
Hakone
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Day 5:
Hakone
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Day 6:
Takayama
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Day 7:
Takayama
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Day 8:
Hiroshima
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Day 9:
Miyajima - Hiroshima
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Day 10:
Kyoto
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Day 11-12:
Kyoto
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Day 13:
Kyoto
WHAT'S INCLUDED
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
Accommodation
- Hotel (1 nt), Ryokan (11 nts)
Meals
- 2 Breakfast, 2 Dinner
Transport
- Boat , Public Bus , Cable Car , Ferry , Metro , Bullet Train , Train
Included Activities
- Nikko - Toshogu Shrine
- Hakone - Cable car/Ropeway
- Hakone - Lake Ashinoko boat cruise
- Takayama - Hida Folk Village
- Takayama - Market visit
- Takayama - Sake brewery tasting
- Hiroshima - Peace Park & A - Bomb Dome
- Hiroshima - Peace Museum
- Hiroshima - Miyajima Island
- Himeji - Himeji Castle
- Kyoto - Temple/Shrine entrance (2)
- Kyoto - Gion District walk
- Any international flights to Tokyo and from Kyoto 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: Land of the Rising Sun tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. We recommend purchasing it from World Nomads.
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CANCELLATION
No additional cancellation fees apply for this Japan: Land of the Rising Sun tour. You can cancel the tour up to 24 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 23 days of departure.
PaymentA deposit of 400 USD is required to confirm this tour. The remaining balance will be charged 23 days before departure. For any departures within 20 October 2020 full payment is required.
Travel InsuranceJapan: Land of the Rising Sun 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.
VisaFor this Japan: Land of the Rising Sun 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 travelling to, as part of this itinerary.
Is this trip right for you:- We think Japan is best explored on foot, so this tour involves lots of walking. Please ensure you bring sturdy walking shoes and comfortable clothes. To make the most of the trip, it's best if you have at least a moderate level of fitness.
- In some destinations you may be staying in a ryokan, which is a Japanese-style inn. It’s a great taste of tradition, however not everyone finds futon mattresses on the tatami-mat floor, small bathrooms and close proximity to other guests comfortable. Read more about ryokans in the ‘Accommodation’ section of the Essential Trip Information. For some departures, we may change the ryokan stay into hotels depending on seasonal availability. Please consult your booking agent if you need more details.
- 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.
- If you want to travel to Japan in winter, why not check out our Japan: Land of the Snow Monkeys tour? It’s a similar itinerary that operates during the quieter months. Enter code CJSS on the website for more.
- Miyajima's floating torii gate has been under renovation since June 2019 and is covered by semi-transparent scaffolding. A bridge is being built on the left side of the gate to aid the renovation works. These works are ongoing with no set date for completion.
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