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Tokyo - Explore Meiji Jingu Shrine, stroll through Harajuku's colourful Takeshita Dori, and experience the famous Shibuya Scramble Crossing
Tokyo - Visit Senso-ji Temple, browse the lively Nakamise shopping street, and enjoy panoramic views from the Tokyo Skytree observation deck
Hakone - Cruise on Lake Ashi, ride the ropeway for views of Mount Fuji, and relax in a traditional Japanese onsen hotel
Takayama - Wander historic Kami Sannomachi Street, visit sake breweries, and enjoy a peaceful evening by the Miyagawa River
Shirakawa-go - Discover the UNESCO-listed village with its iconic gassho-zukuri thatched-roof houses set among scenic mountain landscapes
Kanazawa - Stroll through Kenrokuen Garden, sample local specialities at Omicho Market, and explore the atmospheric Higashi Chaya Geisha District
Nara - Visit Todai-ji Temple to see the Great Buddha, stroll through Nara Park to meet the sacred deer, and admire ancient Horyu-ji Temple
Hiroshima & Miyajima - Reflect at the Peace Memorial Park, visit the A-Bomb Dome, and admire the iconic floating torii gate of Itsukushima Shrine
Kyoto - Visit Kiyomizu-dera Temple, stroll through Ninnenzaka’s preserved streets, explore Kennin-ji and Sanjusangendo Temples, and experience a traditional tea ceremony with a kimono-clad host
Kanazawa - Stroll through Kenrokuen Garden, sample local specialities at Omicho Market, and explore the atmospheric Higashi Chaya Geisha District
Nara - Visit Todai-ji Temple to see the Great Buddha, stroll through Nara Park to meet the sacred deer, and admire ancient Horyu-ji Temple
Hiroshima & Miyajima - Reflect at the Peace Memorial Park, visit the A-Bomb Dome, and admire the iconic floating torii gate of Itsukushima Shrine
Kyoto - Visit Kiyomizu-dera Temple, stroll through Ninnenzaka’s preserved streets, explore Kennin-ji and Sanjusangendo Temples, and experience a traditional tea ceremony with a kimono-clad host
What's Included
Accommodation
13 nights 3-4 star hotels
Meals
13 breakfasts, 1 lunch & 2 dinners
Transport
Airport arrival transfer (shared, by bus) on day 1All relevant transportation, a mix of private and public transport as per the itinerary
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Services of local, English-speaking guides for sightseeing and activitiesAll sightseeing and activities mentioned in the itineraryGuided sightseeing in Tokyo, Hakone, Takayama, Kanazawa, Osaka, Nara, Hiroshima, Miyajima & KyotoNote: This tour is operated in conjunction with our trusted partner and you will join travellers from different operators, not solely On The Go Tours
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14 daysDuration
Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants
14 peopleMaximum group size
18 - 80 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
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Tokyo, Japan
Kyoto, Japan
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Itinerary
Journey from Tokyo to Kyoto via Hiroshima on this 14-day group tour of Japan. Begin in the Japanese capital, taking in highlights like the Meiji Shrine, Senso-ji and Shibuya Crossing. Spend a day exploring Hakone, with the potential to glimpse Mount Fuji, and then explore the lesser-visited destinations of Takayama and Kanazawa. Sample the street food of Dotonbori and visit Osaka Castle, feed the deer in Nara Park and take in the sobering Peace Park Memorial in Hiroshima. Explore Miyajima island before heading to Kyoto for guided sightseeing, a geisha experience and a farewell dinner.
day 1Tokyo
Upon arrival at Narita or Haneda Airport, you will be met in the arrival lobby by an English-speaking assistant. The assistant will provide your airport bus ticket and direct you to the correct stop for your transfer. The bus will take you either directly to your hotel or to a nearby stop within a short 10-minute walk. Before the assistant departs, feel free to ask any final questions. Once at your hotel, settle in and enjoy a restful evening. Your welcome briefing will take place tomorrow.
OverNight
Tokyo
day 2Exploring Tokyo
day 3Exploring Tokyo Continued
day 4Tokyo to Hakone
day 5Hakone to Takayama
day 6Exploring Takayama, Shirakawa-go & Kanazawa
day 7Exploring Kanazawa
day 8Kanazawa to Osaka
day 9Nara Day Trip
day 10Osaka to Hiroshima
day 11Miyajima Island & Kyoto
day 12Exploring Kyoto & Tea Ceremony
day 13Fushimi Inari Shrine, Geisha & Farewell Dinner
day 14Kyoto
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