Tokyo to Takayama - 13 days
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- No booking fees
- COVID-19protected
- Museum and gallery visits
- Natural landmarks sightseeing
- Cultural, religious and historic sites
- Art and architecture
- Young Adults
- Customizable
- duration 13 days
- tour type Small group Request as private
- age requirement 18-80 yrs
- max group size 18
- guiding method Fully guided
- Tour Code BM-16112
- Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
- Operated in English
- Tokyo - Explore Sensoji Temple district and temple, Harajuku, Takeshita Street, Meiji Shrine and Shibuya Crossing
- Kamakura - Visit Big Buddha Statue, Hokokuji Zen Temple and the Bamboo Forest with its delightful village atmosphere. Opt to take part in a traditional tea ceremony
- Lake Kawaguchi in Fuji Hakone Izu National Park - Marvel at the spectacular mountain scenery and views of famed Mt Fuji
- Stay in a ryokan - Sample Japanese hospitality, bathe in natural hot springs, wearing a Yukata (casual Kimono) and sleep on a futon sleeping on a futon
- Kyoto - Uncover UNESCO Listed Nijo Castle, join a walking tour of Gion (the Geisha District), optional Japanese tea ceremony and cooking class
- Kyoto - Take part in a walking tour of the famed Geisha District (Gion), with its ancient cobbled streets, streams, bridges and quaint tea houses and the opportunity to see Geisha and Maiko en route to their next engagement
- UNESCO Listed Himeji Castle - See the towering 6 story structure is the best preserved and largest of all castles in Japan
- Hiroshima - Visit Peace Park, Peace Memorial Museum, UNESCO Listed A-Bomb Dome and Children's Peace Monument (with thousands of paper cranes from children around the world)
- Enjoy Miyajima Island with its UNESCO Listed iconic Red Torii Gate (Itsukushima shrine) standing in the sea. Cable to the top of Mt Misen - The highest peak on Miyajima for spectacular views of the Seto Inland Sea, some 150 islands and Hiroshima
- Takayama - Wander around the beautifully preserved old quarter, local market and visit to sake distillery
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This 13 day adventure takes in the must-see sites of Tokyo and Kyoto as well as exploring the mountainous town of Takayama, impressive Himeji Castle and of course well-known Hiroshima and the famed Torii Gate of Miyajima Island. For an authentic Japanese experience ride a bullet train, stay in a ryokan and take a dip in natural hot springs.
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Day: 1 Tokyo
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Day: 2 Toyko - Senjoji Temple District, Harajuki & Shibuya
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Day: 3 Kamakura
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Day: 4 Tokyo National Museum
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Day: 5 Mt Fuji & Lake Kawaguchi
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Day: 6 Kyoto
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Day: 7 Kyoto
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Day: 8 Himeji
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Day: 9 Miyajima
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Day: 10 Hiroshima
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Day: 11 Takayama
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Day: 12 Tokyo
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Day: 13 Tokyo
- 12 nights 3 star accommodation (including 1 night at a traditional ryokan (Japanese inn)
- 7 breakfasts and 1 Japanese dinner at the Lake Kawaguchi ryokan
- Airport arrival transfer on day 1 (by train) from Narita or Haneda International Airport
- Departure transfer on day 13 (unescorted) - by train to Narita or Haneda International Airport (unescorted)
- All transportation and transfers - buses, trains and bullet trains including Suica swipe card
- Guided sightseeing and walking tours in Tokyo, Kamakura, Lake Kawaguchi, Kyoto, Himeji, Hiroshima, Miyajima Island, Takayama
- Escorted by a licensed English speaking Japanese tour guide
- Lake Kawaguchi and Mt Fuji - Kachikachi-yama Ropeway and Observatory. For tours staying at Lake Kawaguchi between 14 Apr – 28 May each year we'll visit to the Fuji Shibazakura (Moss Phlox) Festival with Mt Fuji in the distance
- Ferry to Miyajima Island and cable car to the top of Mt Misen
- Baggage forwarding service from Tokyo to Kyoto (one bag per person)
- Maximum Group size: 18 persons
- Baggage forwarding service from Kyoto to Takayama (available at an additional cost)
- International flights and visa
- If you are opting to pay the single supplement, allowing you the privacy of your own room on this tour, a single room will be provided for all nights with the exception of day 5 (at Lake Kawaguchi), where single rooms are not available. For this night you will be matched up with a fellow tour member of the same gender
- Tip for your tour guide. We recommend you allow USD$3-5 per day, per traveller. Tipping your guide is an entirely personal gesture
- Entrance Fees: USD$50-60pp, paid locally in local currency
- Personal Itinerary can be tweaked and customized.
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No additional cancellation fees apply for this Tokyo to Takayama - 13 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 25 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 25 June 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 InsuranceTokyo to Takayama - 13 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 Tokyo to Takayama - 13 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.