Journey Through Japan's Heart and Soul - 11 days

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11 daysDuration

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65 peopleMaximum group size

18 - 80 yearsAge range for participants

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Itinerary

Kick off in Tokyo and wrap up there 11 days later – an immersive adventure blending city buzz, island scenery and tradition. Take a guided sweep of Tokyo’s highlights and ride the bullet train to Hiroshima, then ferry to Miyajima for Itsukushima Shrine. Cruise to Shikoku for Matsuyama Castle, Ritsurin Garden and soak in Dogo Onsen – and Naruto whirlpools. Stay in a Mount Koya monastery, then explore Kyoto’s classics – Fushimi Inari, the Golden Pavilion and Gion. Explore Tsumago and Matsumoto Castle, spot snow monkeys, unwind in hot spring towns and finish among Nikko’s shrines before returning to Tokyo.

day 1Tokyo

Welcome to Japan. After completing customs procedures, we’ll transfer you to your hotel in Tokyo by shared shuttle bus. The rest of the day is at leisure – you can relax or start exploring at your own pace. In the afternoon, we’ll share details about the start of your tour. Please note: This tour may have travellers joining or departing at various points along the route, meaning group composition can change during the tour. Please also be aware that depending on group composition, guiding may be in additional languages as well as English.

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Tokyo

day 2Tokyo

day 3Tokyo

day 4Hiroshima

day 5Matsuyama

day 6Kobe

day 7Koyasan (Mount Koya)

day 8Kyoto

day 9Nagano

day 10Ikaho

day 11Tokyo

What's Included

Accommodation

All hotel accommodation

Meals

5 Lunch included in: Tokyo, Matsuyama, Takamatsu, Tsumago, Nagano4 dinner included in: Tokyo, Hiroshima, Mount Koya, IkahoDaily breakfast buffet

Transport

Includes arrival transferEvening transfer: Shinjuku, Traditional quarter of Gion

Guide

Travel by bus accompanied at all times by an English speaking guide - you may have different guides for different sections of the trip and guiding may be in additional languages as well as English

Others

City tour in: Tokyo, KyotoTicket admission: Metro, Zojoji Temple, Meiji Temple, Sensoji Temple, Peace Museum in Hiroshima, Dogo Onsen, Ishiteji Temple, Shinto shrine, Ritsurin Garden, Naruto Brigde, Earthquake Memorial Museum, Okuno Mausoleum, Kongobuji Temple and Ajikan or Zazen meditation in Mount Koya, Shrine of Fushimi Inari, Imperial Palace, Kinkaku-ji Temple, Matsumoto Castle, Zenko-ji Temple, Gomakuyo ceremony, Jigokudani Monkey Park in Nagano, Nikko Toshogu Shrine, Taiyuinbyo Mausoleum in NikkoFerry: Hiroshima - Miyahima, Hiroshima- MatsuyamaFunicular: Matsuyama castleHigh speed train: Tokyo - Hiroshima

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