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Compare Japan Prologue 7 Days Privately Guided Tour by Tours4Fun vs Spirit of Japan 14D/13N by Bamba

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Duration 7 days 14 days
Price From $ 1,238 $ 4,615
Price Per Day $ 177 $ 330
Highlights
      • Discover the iconic culture of Japan
      • Enjoy walking tours in the great Japanese cities
      • Explore the shrines and temples of Kyoto
    Trip Style N/A Self-guided tour
    Lodging Level Standard Basic
    Physical Level
    • 3- Moderate
    • 4- Strenuous
    Travel Themes
    • Cultural
    • Local Immersion & Homestays
    N/A
    Countries Visited
    Cities and Attractions
    • Kyoto
    • Tokyo
    • Hakone
    • Hiroshima
    • Kyoto
    • Osaka
    • Tokyo
    Flights & Transport No Ground transport included
    Activities
    • Culture
    • Historic sightseeing
    N/A
    Meals Included N/A N/A
    Description Explore the highlights of following cities: Tokyo, Kyoto, Nikko Enjoy this spectacular 14-day trip through Japan starting in Tokyo. Travel on bullet trains to the cities of Hakone, Kyoto, Hiroshima and Osaka, discovering Japanese countryside and urban culture along the way.
    Itinerary: Spirit of Japan 14D/13N

    Day 1: Tokyo, Japan

    Upon arrival at the airport, you'l be transferred to your accommodation.
    Upon your arrival at Narita International Airport, meet our representative outside the arrival hall - they will be holding a sign with your name
    Enjoy a convenient, hassle-free shared shuttle transfer to your hotel
    Spend the rest of the day on your own, exploring your surroundings
    Overnight: Tokyo

    Day 2: Tokyo, Japan

    Tokyo City tour (B)
    After breakfast head to the meeting point, your Tokyo tour starts at 9AM, and you should be there at least 10 minutes before departure
    During the tour, you will visit the Imperial Palace, Senso-ji Temple, walk around Ginza and enjoy shopping and sightseeing in the Ginza area
    You will also get to visit Tokyo tower
    At 18:30, the tour will end, you should reach your accommodation on your own, by using public transport or a taxi.
    Overnight: Tokyo

    Day 3: Tokyo, Japan

    Nikko World Heritage Tour (B)
    Today starts bright and early, as you should arrive to the meeting point at 8AM
    Make sure to have big breakfast beforehand, to gather the strength for the entire day! You will visit Nikko Toshogu Srine, and get to enjoy Japanese-style cuisine
    You will also visit lake Chuzenji and Kegon falls
    The tour will end at 7PM at the Shinjuku Station West Exit, from there you should find your own transport back to your accommodation.

    Day 4: Hakone, Japan

    Mt
    Fuji, Hakone and Hot springs (B)
    This morning you will meet up at 8AM to depart towards Mt
    Fuji
    Later on, you will get to enjoy Japanese-style cuisine, go on a short lake Ashi cruise, take a cableway ride up to the spiritual Hakone Srine Mototsumiya
    In the end of the, at the end of the day tour, please find your way to the hotel by taxi or public transport.
    Overnight, Hakone

    Day 5: Hiroshima, Japan

    Catch a high-speed bullet train to Hiroshima.
    Spend the morning at leisure, but make sure to catch your train to Hiroshima in time
    Your train departs at 13:30
    Around 4PM you will arrive in Hiroshima, and you will have the rest of the evening off, to explore your new surroundings.
    Overnight: Hiroshima

    Day 6: Hiroshima, Japan

    Miyajima tour
    After breakfast head to the meeting point, to catch your bus to M Miyajimaguchi
    From Miyajimaguchi to Miyajima Port Go to Miyajima by ferry
    Here you get to visit Itsukushima Shrine
    Depart from Miyajimaguchi Take the bus to Peace Memorial Park
    Visit - Peace Memorial Park & Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, visit Atomic Bomb dome
    Arrive at JR Hiroshima Station, at the end of the day, please reach your accommodation on your own
    Overnight: Hiroshima

    Day 7: Kyoto, Japan

    Head to Kyoto and enjoy a night tour in Kimono
    After having breakfast, proceed to Hiroshima station by your own
    Board the Shinkansen Nozomi Exp. and reach Kyoto Station
    Take a taxi and reach the hotel by your own
    After arriving to your accommodation, you will have some time to relax before your night tour starts
    At 3:30PM, proceed to your meeting point for your next activity
    Yume Kyoto - Kimono Dress-up Experience trying on an authentic kimono
    Customers' clothes and unnecessary belongings will be brought in advance to the dinner venue, Gion Yoshi-Ima
    Nene no Michi Take a stroll from the Yume Kyoto Kodai-ji Temple Shop to Yasaka Shrine while enjoying the atmosphere
    Visit - Yasaka Shrine
    This shrine is famous for the Gion Festival
    Gion - Take a stroll in areas such as Hanamikoji street and Tatsumi Bridge
    Tea Ceremony and Dinner at Gion Yoshi-ima
    Change clothes At Gion Yoshi-Ima, change back into your own clothes
    At this point the tour ends, and you should find your own way back to the accommodation.
    Overnight: Kyoto

    Day 8: Kyoto, Japan

    Kyoto Free Day
    Today, enjoy free time around Kyoto.
    Today is a free day for you to enjoy Kyoto on your own.
    Overnight: Kyoto

    Day 9: Kyoto, Japan

    Today, enjoy free time around Kyoto.
    Today is a free day for you to enjoy Kyoto on your own.
    Overnight: Kyoto

    Day 10: Kyoto, Japan

    Nara City tour
    After Breakfast proceed for Kyoto & Nara City Tour
    At 8:30AM you need to arrive to the meeting point on your own
    During the day you will visit - Nijo Castle, Kinkaku-ji Temple, Kyoto Imperial Palace, Kitano Tenmangu Shrine
    From Kyoto you will head to Nara, where you will visit Nara Park and Todai-ji Temple (Great Buddha) and Kasuga Taisha Shrine & Nara Nagomikan
    From here you will catch the train back to Kyoto Station, from which you will need to find your way back to your hotel.
    Overnight: Kyoto

    Day 11: Osaka, Japan

    Osaka walking tour
    After an early breakfast, travel to Osaka by JR Special Rapid service trains
    Around 10AM you will reach Osaka, you can check into your accommodation and enjoy some free time
    Later, you will visit floating garden observatory and board a local train from Osaka station to Osakajokoen Station, here you will board Aqua Liner and get to visit Osaka castle. around 5PM take the Subway From Temmabashi Station to Higashi-Umeda Station, where your todays activities end.
    Overnight: Osaka

    Day 12: Osaka, Japan

    World Heritage Site - Mt
    Koya Tour
    After Breakfast Proceed for the tour
    At 8:30AM depart from Nankai Namba Station to Gokurakubashi Station (Nankai Railway)
    Depart from Gokurakubashi Station to Koyasan Station
    Later on sightseeing at Mt
    Koya and visit Okuno-in and Danjogaran
    Lunch- Enjoy Buddhist Vegetarian Cuisine Lunch Koyasan Temple Lodging
    Depart from Koyasan Station to Gokurakubashi Station
    Depart from Gokurakubashi Station to Nankai Namba Station (Nankai Railway)
    Arrive at Nankai Railway Namba Station
    Overnight: Osaka

    Day 13: Osaka, Japan

    Free day in Osaka
    Today you can enjoy a free day in Osaka

    Day 14: Osaka, Japan

    Departure day
    After a nice breakfast it's time to checkout from your accommodation and catch your transfer to Kansai International Airport
    We wish you a great journey ahead!

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