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About the tour
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Max Group Size
50
Age Requirement
15 - 99 yrs
Operated In
English
Physical Rating
EasyLight physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.
Starts
Ends
Osaka, Japan
Tokyo, Japan
Itinerary
Unwind as you traverse the iconic cities of Japan on the "Scenic and Zen Japan" tour, beginning in Osaka and ending in Tokyo. This 18-day journey, tailored for seniors seeking an easy and culturally immersive experience, covers historic temples, picturesque gardens, and vibrant city life. The tour includes hotels, transportation, and meals, ensuring a comfortable and convenient trip. Designed for those who appreciate leisurely sightseeing, the itinerary allows ample time to experience Japan’s tranquil side. What sets this tour package apart is its focus on both scenic beauty and the calming influence of Japanese Zen traditions, making it a serene escape for travelers who wish to find peace amidst exploration.
Day 1Osaka
Day 2Osaka, Mount Koya
Day 3Mount Koya, Kyoto
Day 4Kyoto, Eihei-ji, Katsuyama-dinosaur Museum, Katsuyama, Kanazawa
Day 5Kanazawa
Day 6Kanazawa, Ainokura, Shirakawa, Hida Village, Takayama
Day 7Takayama, Hida Furukawa, Matsumoto, Nagano
Day 8Nagano, Monkey Park, Kusatsu, Ikaho
Day 9Ikaho, Nikko, Sendai
Day 10Sendai, Matsushima, Hiraizumi, Morioka
Day 11Morioka, Hirosaki, Aomori, Hakodate
Day 12Hakodate, Onuma, Noboribetsu, Sapporo
Day 13Sapporo
Day 14Sapporo, Toyako Onsen, Mount Usu, Tomakomai - Sendai Ferry
Day 15Tomakomai - Sendai Ferry, Sendai, Yama-dera, Aizuwakamatsu
Day 16Aizuwakamatsu, Ouchi-juku, Tokyo
Day 17Tokyo
Day 18Tokyo
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What's Included
Accommodation
Osaka - Candeo Osaka Namba (4 Star Hotel)Monte Koya - Monasterio Fukuchi In (4 Star Hotel)Kanazawa - Mystays Premier Kanazawa (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)Tokio - Moxy Tokyo Kinshicho (4 Star Hotel)
Meals
8 Lunch included in: Nagano, Matsushima, Aomori, Onuma, Sapporo, Mount Usu, Yama-dera, Tokyo4 dinner included in: Mount Koya, Ikaho, Tomakomai - Sendai Ferry, Tokyo
Transport
Includes arrival transferBoat: Cruise in MatshushimaEvening transfer: Traditional quarter of Gion, ShinjukuFerry: 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: Kyoto, Kanazawa, Sapporo, TokyoExcursion: Otaru and Hill of BuddhaTicket admission: Okuno Mausoleum, Kongobuji Temple and Ajikan or Zazen meditation in Mount Koya, Shrine of Fushimi Inari, Imperial Palace, Kinkaku-ji Temple, Shirahige Ginra Shrine and Temple-monastery of Eihei-Ji, Dinosaur Museum, Great Buddha and Echizen Pagoda, Heisenji Hakusan Shinto Shrine, Kenrokuen Garden, Small village, Village of Shirakawa-go Oguimachi, Hida Folk Village Museum, Museum, Castle, Zenko-ji Temple, Gomakuyo ceremony, Jigokudani Monkey Park in Nagano, Nikko Toshogu Shrine, Taiyuinbyo Mausoleum in Nikko, Traditional tea in Matshushima, Chusonji, Zen practice in Montsuiji, Takkoku no Iwaya Temple, Castle, Nebuta Museum in Aomori, Goryokaku Tower in Hakodate, Hill of Buddha, Sanctuary of Hokkaido Jingu and Kito prayer session, Ainu Village Museum (Pirko Kotan) in Sapporo, Volcanology museum in Toyako Onsen, Complex of temples, Shake Museum in Yonezawa, Samurai Mansion Aizu Bukeyashiki in Aizuwakamatsu, Former stone quarries of the Oya Museum, Metro, Zojoji Temple, Meiji Temple, Sensoji Temple
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