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19 daysDuration
Group TourJoin a group of travelers
50 peopleMaximum group size
15 - 99 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Easy
Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.
Starts
Ends
Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo, Japan
Itinerary
Set off on a 19-day adventure through the Land of the Rising Sun with the 'Journey to the Heart of Japan' tour, starting and ending in Tokyo. Ideal for seniors and those seeking an unhurried pace, this group explorer trip covers a breadth of destinations, ensuring hotel comfort, smooth transport, and included meals. Guided sightseeing brings you closer to Japan’s ancient traditions and modern marvels. The tour’s USP is its length and depth, offering a thorough exploration for travelers who want to experience Japan’s spirit in full.
day 1Tokyo
Welcome to Japan! After completing customs procedures, you’ll be transferred to your hotel by shared shuttle bus. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy at leisure. In the afternoon, you’ll receive details about the start of your tour.
day 2Tokyo
day 3Tokyo, Mount Fuji, Kawaguchiko
day 4Kawaguchiko, Iyashi No Sato Nenba, Toyota, Kyoto
day 5Kyoto
day 6Kyoto, Eihei-ji, Katsuyama-dinosaur Museum, Katsuyama, Kanazawa
day 7Kanazawa
day 8Kanazawa, Ainokura, Shirakawa, Hida Village, Takayama
day 9Takayama, Hida Furukawa, Matsumoto, Nagano
day 10Nagano, Monkey Park, Kusatsu, Ikaho
day 11Ikaho, Nikko, Sendai
day 12Sendai, Matsushima, Hiraizumi, Morioka
day 13Morioka, Hirosaki, Aomori, Hakodate
day 14Hakodate, Onuma, Noboribetsu, Sapporo
day 15Sapporo
day 16Sapporo, Toyako Onsen, Mount Usu, Ferry Tomakomai Sendai
day 17Ferry Tomakomai Sendai, Sendai, Yamadera, Aizuwakamatsu
day 18Aizuwakamatsu, Ouchijuku, Tokyo
day 19Tokyo
What's Included
Accommodation
Tokio - Shinagawa Prince Hotel (4 Star Hotel)Kawaguchiko - Fuji View Hotel Kawaguchiko (4 Star Hotel)Kioto - Miyako Kioto Hachijyo (4 Star Hotel)Nagano - Metropolitan Nagano (4 Star Hotel)Ikaho - Kishigon Ryokan (4 Star Hotel)Morioka - Hotel Metropolitan Morioka New Wing (4 Star Hotel)Sapporo - Sapporo Park (4 Star Hotel)Aizuwakamatsu - New Palace Aizuwakamatsu (3 Star Hotel)
Meals
6 Lunch included in: Matsushima, Aomori, Onuma, Sapporo, Mount Usu, Yamadera4 dinner included in: Tokyo, Kawaguchiko, Ikaho, Ferry Tomakomai Sendai
Transport
Includes arrival transferBoat: Kawaguchiko Lake, Cruise in MatshushimaEvening transfer: Shinjuku in Tokyo, Traditional quarter of Gion in KiotoFerry: Aomori/Hakodate (Hokkaido Island), Tomakomai - SendaiFunicular: Summit of the Usu Volcano
Others
General Services: Travel by bus with English speaking guide, basic travel insurance, hotel and breakfast buffet.City tour in: Tokyo, Kanazawa, SapporoExcursion: Otaru and Hill of Buddha in SapporoTicket admission: Metro, Zojoji Temple, Meiji Temple, Sensoji Temple, Tokyo Skytree (up to the Tembo Deck) in Tokyo, Arakurayama Sengen Park in Monte Fuji, Fuji Sengen Shrine in Kawaguchiko, Village Museum in Iyashi No Sato Nemba, Toyota Museum, Tenryu-ji Temple, Arashiyama bamboo forest in Kyoto, Fushimi Inari, Imperial Palace, Kinkakuji Temple in Kioto, Shirahige Ginra Shrine and Temple-monastery of Eihei-Ji, Dinosaur Museum, Great Buddha and Echizen Pagoda in Katsuyama, Kenrokuen Garden, Small village in Ainokura, Village of Shirakawa-go Oguimachi, Hida Folk Village Museum, Museum in Hida Furukawa, Castle in Matsumoto, Zenko-ji Temple, Gomakuyo ceremony, Jigokudani Monkey Park in Nagano, Nikko Toshogu Shrine, Taiyuinbyo Mausoleum in Nikko, Traditional tea in Matshushima, Chusonji Temple, Zen practice in Montsuiji, Takkoku no Iwaya Temple in Hiraizumi, Nebuta Museum in Aomori, Goryokaku Tower in Hakodate, Hill of Buddha, Sanctuary of Hokkaido Jingu and Kito prayer session in Sapporo, Ainu Museum in Upopoy, Volcanology museum in Toyako Onsen, Complex of temples in Yamadera, Sake Museum in Yonezawa, Samurai Mansion Aizu Bukeyashiki in Aizuwakamatsu, Former stone quarries of the Oya Museum
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