Simply Japan
- Best price guaranteed
- No booking fees
- COVID-19protected
- Cultural, religious and historic sites
- Family
- Customizable
- duration 14 days
- tour type Small group Request as private
- age requirement 16-95 yrs
- max group size 16
- guiding method Fully guided
- Tour Code BM-36106
- Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
- Operated in English
- Experience the buzz of modern Tokyo and ancient Kyoto's temples, shrines and Zen gardens
- Meet the snow monkeys and spend a night in temple lodgings, joining the monks for morning prayers
- Explore the samurai district of Kanazawa and try Japan's best sake at Takayama
Travel from super-modern Tokyo to villages, castles and temples that remain unchanged from the times of the Shogun and Samurai. Stay in a Buddhist temple and a family-run ryokan, meet snow monkeys and tame deer, and experience the modern and the ancient in this invigorating country.
Tokyo - Explore modern and ancient Tokyo, with the option to visit nearby Mount Fuji
Kyoto - Experience traditional Japan with temples, Zen gardens and geishas
Kanazawa - Explore the Samurai district and discover the secrets of the Ninja Temple
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Day 1 : Join trip in Tokyo
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Day 2 : Explore Tokyo - Discover Temples, neighbourhoods and the spectacular Fire Ceremony
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Day 3 : Free day in Tokyo. Optional visit Hakone National Park for views of Mount Fuji
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Day 4 : Travel by train to Matsumoto and discover the impressive Crow Castle
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Day 5 : Meet the snow monkeys of Jigokudani and spend the night in Zenkoji Temple
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Day 6 : Join the monks for morning prayers and explore the samurai district of Kanazawa
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Day 7 : Free time in Kanazawa to try sushi at the Omicho Fish Market or discover the 'Ninja Temple'
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Day 8 : Try sake in the old town of Takayama and stay in a family-run ryokan
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Day 9 : Travel by train to Hiroshima and experience the poignant Peace Park and Peace Museum
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Day 10 : Take the ferry to Miyajima Island, meet the tame deer and see the floating torii gate
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Day 11 : Take the Bullet train to Kyoto and explore Nijo Castle
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Day 12 : In Kyoto: free time to explore the Zen gardens, temples and geisha district
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Day 13 : Continue discovering Kyoto before travelling to Osaka for a final night amongst the neon lights
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Day 14 : Trip ends in Osaka
- 13 Breakfasts, 1 Dinner
- Kanzashi Tokyo Asakusa Hotel (3 nights)
- Tabino Hotel (1 night)
- Zenkoji Yakuo In (1 night)
- Hotel Torifito Kanazawa (2 nights)
- Minshuku Iwatakan . (1 night)
- Daiwa Roynet Hiroshima (2 nights)
- Via Inn Kyoto Hachijo Guchi (2 nights)
- Shin-Osaka Washington Hotel Plaza (1 night)
- Bus
- Ferry
- Train
- Explore Tour Leader
- 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 Simply Japan tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.
- 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$ 169+ in travel credits.
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No additional cancellation fees apply for this Simply Japan 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 19 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 19 June 2024, a deposit of 10% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 62 days before trip departure.
Travel InsuranceSimply Japan 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 Simply Japan 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.
COVID-19 Safety MeasuresThis trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:
- The average size of this tour is just 12 people.
- Rigorous hygiene safety measures will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
- All travellers 18 years and older will be required to be either fully vaccinated atleast 14 days prior to departure or have taken a negative test (rapid antigen or PCR) Â within 72 hours of departure.