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Day 1: Tokyo

Accommodation: Tokyo Celestine Hotel

Upon arrival at Narita/Haneda Airport, clear customs and immigration before boarding the Airport Limousine Bus to your accommodation in Tokyo for 3 nights. Transfer services can be provided from either Narita or Haneda Airports in Tokyo. Additionally JTB can arrange early check in or prior accommodation and any other arrangements before the tour begins.

Day 2: Tokyo

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Accommodation: Tokyo Celestine Hotel

Good morning Tokyo! Full day visiting Tokyo Sky Tree, the Imperial Palace and Nijubashi Bridge. Experience a Tea Ceremony at Happoen Garden, a Sumida River cruise and finish the day at Sensoji Temple and Nakamise Shopping Arcade.

Day 3: Tokyo

Meals Breakfast

Accommodation: Tokyo Celestine Hotel

Today is a free day to explore all that Tokyo has to offer. Immerse yourself in one of the most unique cities in the world. Enjoy the shopping in Shibuya; grab a crepe in Harajuku or experience a famous Japanese pasttime – Karaoke!

Day 4: Tokyo – Kawaguchiko

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Accommodation: Mifujen, Kawaguchiko

Leave the bright lights of Tokyo behind and travel by coach to one of the 5 lakes of Mt Fuji, Lake Kawaguchiko. Today is your day of leisure to take in the magnificent sight of Mt Fuji and Lake Kawaguchiko.

Day 5: Kawaguchiko

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Accommodation: Mifujien, Kawaguchiko

Wake up well rested and ready to see the Fuji Shibazakura Festival in full bloom. Take the Kachi Kachi ropeway for incredible views of Lake Kawaguchiko and Mt Fuji. End the day exploring the Aokigahara Forest and Narusawa Ice Caves.

Day 6: Kawaguchiko – Nagoya

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Hotel Royal Park Hotel The Nagoya

Say good-bye to Mt Fuji as you make your way to Nagoya today. Visit Nagoya Castle, a castle from Japan’s Edo period when it was one of the largest castles in all of Japan and enjoy a Nagoya original dinner – Misokatsu!

Day 7: Kiso Valley Trail

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Accommodation: Royal Park Hotel The Nagoya

Today walk a part of the old trail that connected the capitals of feudal Japan, Kyoto and Tokyo. Traverse the picturesque Kiso Valley walk between the towns of Magome and Tsumago.

Day 8: Nagoya – Tateyama Kurobe Alpen Route

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel Tateyama

Send your larger luggage away to meet you in Takayama today as you traverse the scenic route of the Japanese Alps. Take in the expanse of the Kurobe Dam and admire the views from the Tateyama ropeway.

Day 9: Tateyama Kurobe Alpen Route – Takayama

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Takayama Ouan

Enjoy your final day taking in the extraordinary sights the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route has to offer. See the Ice Wall of Murodo. There are many beautiful scenic walks and hikes in the Murodo and Midagahara areas to experience!

Day 10: Takayama

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Accommodation: Takayama Ouan

Full day guided tour of Takayama. Explore Takayama’s old town, an area of Takayama frozen in time with houses dating from the Edo period. Enjoy Takayama’s famous Hida beef for lunch before visiting Yatai Kaikan and Sakurayama Nikko Kan Halls.

Day 11: Takayama – Tokyo

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Tokyo Celestine Hotel

Return to Tokyo by bullet train and enjoy the rest of the afternoon and evening at your leisure.

World Anime Cosplay Competition Expo

Day 12: Tokyo

Meals: Breakfast

Your journey finishes today after breakfast. Included in this tour is an airport transfer service back to Narita or Haneda International airport. We can also arrange late check out, post tour accommodation and any other arrangements if you wish to extend your stay in Japan after the tour concludes.

Day 1: US - Night on board

Arrival at your departure airport ready to check-in for a flight to Tokyo. Night on board.* * If either your outbound or inbound flights depart in the early hours (before 4:00 a.m.) you must arrive at the airport the night before the indicated departure day.

Day 2: Tokyo

Arrive in the capital of Japan and self-transfer to the hotel. Tokyo is a dazzling metropolis rich in history and tradition. Rest of the day free to start discovering this exciting city of contrasts and its delicious cuisine. Overnight stay in Tokyo.

Day 3: Tokyo

Today, take a half-day tour of the city of Tokyo including many of the most emblematic sights in the city. See the vibrant neighbourhood of Harajuku, the charming Meiji Shrine and the National Diet Building. Discover the magnificent Imperial Palace, the primary residence of the Japanese Emperor, before passing through the varied districts of the city and arriving in Asakusa. Asakusa retains all the charms of 'old Tokyo', with its traditional architecture, craft shops and food stalls. Here you can marvel at the magnificent Senso-ji temple and Kaminari-mon Gate. End the tour at Tokyo Station and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure. Overnight stay in Tokyo.

Day 4: Tokyo

Enjoy a day at your own pace. Spend the day exploring Tokyo's fascinating city-scape at your leisure. Why not visit Odaiba island high-tech entertainment hub or climb the Skytree Tower for a panoramic view of Tokyo? We recommend an exciting full-day tour to Mount Fuji and Hakone*. Overnight stay in Tokyo. * Optional full-day tour to Mount Fuji and Hakone: The bus heads up to the 5th Station along the Subaru Line, at 2,300 metres above sea level. At this height, you will be amazed by the breathtaking views from above the clouds. After lunch at Samurai Restaurant, visit scenic Owaku-dani Valley in Hakone and enjoy a peaceful boat trip on Ashi Crater Lake to admire the superb views of Mt. Fuji. Return to Tokyo by bus with the option to end the tour at Odawara station if you prefer. Please note: If road conditions or unforeseen circumstances restrict the ascent to the 5th station, you will instead travel the highest elevation possible considering the circumstances. The same also applies for the cruise on Ashi Crater Lake; if conditions or circumstances prevent sailing on the lake, alternative visits and experiences will be taken to replace the activity.

Day 5: Tokyo

Enjoy a day exploring Tokyo at your leisure, getting to know the shopping districts, discovering new parts of the city or simply soaking up the culture and sampling the cuisine. Overnight stay in Tokyo.

Day 6: Tokyo - Kanazawa

Using your Japan Rail Pass, travel to Kanazawa, a historical jewel of a city and home to some of Japan's most beautiful landscaped gardens. We recommend visiting the historic Higashi Chaya district, filled with traditional tea houses where you will be able to see the celebrated geishas perform. Overnight stay in Kanazawa.

Day 7: Kanazawa

Spend the day on a self-guided tour of the sights of Kanazawa. Catch the Kanazawa Loop Bus for an overview of the city before admiring the pristine landscaped gardens and Japanese architecture of the Kenrokuen Gardens & Seisonkaku Villa. Soak up the artistic atmosphere at a traditional Gold-Leaf Experience and refresh with tea coupons to redeem at Kikantei. Overnight stay in Kanazawa.

Day 8: Kanazawa - Hiroshima

Today, travel to Hiroshima using your Japan Rail Pass. Arrive in the modern city of Hiroshima, sadly destroyed in the most part in 1945 by an atomic bomb, making it a moving destination to explore. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure. Overnight stay in Hiroshima.

Day 9: Hiroshima

Today you will have the opportunity to be your own guide with a self-guided tour of the main attractions of Hiroshima. Begin at the Atomic Bomb Dome, passing by Hiroshima Castle along the way, to contemplate one of the few structures that survived the devastating explosion. Continue to the Peace Memorial Park and stop for a traditional Okonomiyaki lunch. Afterwards, head to the port for a short ferry ride to Miyajima to see the Otorii Gate and the beautiful Itsukushima Shrine. End the tour with a visit to Daishonin Temple. This tour includes a full-day ticket for Hiroden (tram and bus network in and around Hiroshima, and roundtrip ticket for Miyajima ferry), and a voucher for lunch at Okoromi-mura. The tour will take place in the order that you prefer. Overnight stay in Hiroshima.

Day 10: Hiroshima - Kyoto

Using your Japan Rail Pass, travel to Kyoto, the capital of the Japanese Empire for 11 centuries. We recommend exploring the emblematic neighborhood of Gion, known for its traditional architecture and admired geishas. Overnight stay in Kyoto.

Day 11: Kyoto

Set off this morning on an exciting half-day Kyoto tour to discover the beautiful and historical districts of Sagano. Ride the Sagano Romantic Train (trolley train), enjoy a walk through the enchanting Sagano bamboo forest, wander round Arashiyama's Tenryuji Temple and admire its famous garden and lake. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure. Overnight stay in Kyoto.

Day 12: Kyoto

Spend today at your leisure, exploring the delights of Kyoto at your own pace. Perhaps explore the Kiyomizu temple, part of Ancient Kyoto UNESCO World Heritage site, or walk through the tranquil Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine. We recommend an optional afternoon excursion to the peaceful sanctuary of Nara.* Overnight stay in Kyoto. * Optional Nara Excursion: Head to Nara on the Kintetsu Express Train, for a tour of two World Heritage Sites: Todai-Ji Temple and Kofukuji Temple. Encounter wild deer up close while walking through Nara Park, a rarity in Japan and worldwide and discover Todai-Ji Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the world's largest wooden structures.

Day 13: Kyoto - Osaka

Today, take a local train to travel to Osaka. Upon arrival, the rest of the day is free to discover this charming city. We recommend visiting the Kuromon local market and its Floating Garden Observatory in the Umeda Sky Building, from which there is an unforgettable panoramic view of the city. Overnight stay in Osaka.

Day 14: Osaka

Spend the day on a self-guided tour of the sights of Osaka. You will have at your disposal an Osaka Metro + City Bus card to discover the city on your own. You will also have an admission ticket for the Abeno Harukas 300 Observatory. At 300m above ground, you’ll be able to see the incredible borderless day & night scenery of the city. It also includes the ticket for Osaka Castle, where you have the chance to learn about the history of one of Japan's most famous landmarks. Overnight stay in Osaka.

Day 15: Osaka

Spend the day at your leisure exploring the cultural delights of Osaka. Get to know the local area and sample the iconic local cuisine. In fact, the street food markets of Osaka are said to be the best in the country! Overnight stay in Osaka.

Day 16: Osaka - Night on board

Sadly it's time to say goodbye to the Land of the Rising Sun. At the indicated time, self-transfer to the airport for a flight** back to the US. Night on board. * If either your outbound or inbound flights depart in the early hours (before 4:00 a.m.) you must arrive at the airport the night before the indicated departure day.

Day 17: US

Arrive in the US and end your unforgettable Japanese adventure.