8 Days Independent Major Destinations Tour

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Discover our most popular tour! Let us arrange your trip to visit Japan's most famous spots! With three nights in bustling Tokyo and other incredible traditional sights.
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Overview

Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Explore three nights in traditional Kyoto
    • See one night nestled under the gaze of Mt. Fuji; get a taste of Japan's incredible diversity
    • Visit Tokyo Tower and visit incredible Meiji Shrine
    • Visit Kiyomizu Temple and more while walking through the traditional and beautiful scenery of Kyoto

What's this trip about?

    Discover our most popular tour! Let us arrange your trip to visit Japan's most famous spots! With three nights in bustling Tokyo and other incredible traditional sights.

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Details

Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizeIndependent
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityTokyo
End CityKansai

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Local Immersion & Homestays
  • Singles Travel
  • Transformative

Destinations

  • Asia
  • Japan

Attractions

  • Hakone
  • Kyoto
  • Meiji Shrine
  • Mount Fuji

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Trains & Rail
  • Independent

Trip includes

    • 3 night stay in Tokyo with breakfast (Budget Type)
    • 1 night stay in Hakone with breakfast and dinner (Budget Type)
    • 3 night stay in Kyoto with breakfast (Budget Type)
    • 2 Day "Hakone Pass" covering transportation to, from, and within Hakone, as well as discounts to many attractions.
    • Tokyo Half-day Morning Tour with an English-speaking guide (Day 2)
    • Kyoto Afternoon Walking Tour with an English-speaking guide (Day 6)
    • One-way transfer service from Narita Airport to Tokyo via shared shuttle taxi (Day 1)
    • One-way Coach-class Shinkansen train ticket from Odawara to Kyoto (Day 5)
    • One-way Shared Taxi from your hotel in Kyoto to Kansai Airport (Day 8)

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Tokyo

After arriving at Narita Airport, transfer to your hotel in Tokyo by Airport Shuttle Taxi.

Day 2: Tokyo Half-day Morning Tour

Meals: Breakfast

Stay: Tokyo

Visit Tokyo Tower, Meiji Shrine, Akasaka Guest House, Imperial Palace and Ginza Shopping District.

After the tour ends in the afternoon, explore Tokyo on your own!

Day 3: Free time at your leisure

Meals: Breakfast

Stay: Tokyo

Optional tours are available.

Contact us to learn about our vast offering of sightseeing and cultural experiences! Don't see what you're interested in?

Ask us and we may be able to arrange it for you!

Day 4:

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Stay: Hakone

From Shinjuku Station, make your way to Hakone via the useful "Hakone Pass" included in your package!

Take a short, relaxing cruise on Lake Ashi, enjoy a magnificent view of Hakone and Mt. Fuji via Hakone A...

Day 5: Transfer to Kyoto on the famous Shinkansen (bullet train)!

Meals: Breakfast

Stay in Kyoto

Upon arrival at JR Kyoto Station, check into your hotel and enjoy the city on your own!

Day 6: Kyoto

Meals: Breakfast

Stay: Kyoto

Afternoon Walking Tour (Approx. time: 4 - 4.5 hours)

Visit Kiyomizu Temple, Kodaiji Temple, Yasaka Shrine, the Gion District, and more while walking through the traditional and beautiful scenery of Kyoto.

Day 7: Enjoy Kyoto on your own

Meals: Breakfast

Stay: Kyoto

Optional Tours are available!

Day 8: Transfer from your hotel to Kansai Airport by shared taxi.

Want to see more of Japan?

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* Some dates may not be available. Must purchase this package at least 7 days prior to the departure date.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,099
Price per day$137
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Round-trip air transportation to/from Japan. Please ask your agent for the arrangement.
    • Meals unless specified in an itinerary or notified by your agent.
    • Optional Tours unless specified in an itinerary or notified by your agent.
    • Transportation other than those specified in an itinerary or notified by your agent.
    • Insurance (highly recommended to purchase)
Cancellation policy

32 days before departure date-32 days before departure date will be USD $300 Per person

31 days before departure date-16 days before departure date will be 30 % of total price

15 days before departure date-9 days before departure date will be 50 % of total price

8 days before departure date is 100 % of total price

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Meals Included

7 Breakfasts and 1 Dinner

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information
Trip ID
hisgo-DJ002N-16

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