Japan Essence

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Experience the essence of Japan! This is a tour for those who want to see Japan's sites thoroughly. Visit several very distinct locations that will give you both a sense of Japan's fascinating culture and history, as well as it's great variety.
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Visit Tokyp metropolitan governmwnt building and other cultural sights
    • Experience visiting to Kotokuin Temple with Great Buddha, Hase Kannon Temple
    • See the Kinkakuji Temple and Ryoanji Temple to feel the Zen atmosphere
    • Visit Todaiji Temple and Kasuga Grand Shrine.

What's this trip about?

    Experience the essence of Japan! This is a tour for those who want to see Japan's sites thoroughly. Visit several very distinct locations that will give you both a sense of Japan's fascinating culture and history, as well as it's great variety.

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Details

Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityTokyo
End CityOsaka

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Local Immersion & Homestays
  • Transformative
  • Religious

Destinations

  • Asia
  • Japan

Attractions

  • Hiroshima
  • Kyoto

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Nature

Trip includes

    • 3 night stay in Tokyo (Keio Plaza Hotel or similar)
    • 1 night stay in Hakone (Yoshiike Ryokan or similar)
    • 1 night stay in Hiroshima (Hotel Granvia Hiroshima or similar)
    • 3 nights stay in Kyoto (Kyoto Century Hotel or similar)
    • 1 night stay in Osaka (Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka or similar)
    • 9 breakfasts at the hotels, 3 dinners(Day 2 & Day 9 at local restaurants, Day 4 at Ryokan).
    • English-speaking guide throughout the tour, except for Day 1, Day 3 (optional arrangement available) and Day 10.
    • Luggage shipment: Tokyo-Kyoto (1 per person) with pick up two nights later, Kyoto-Osaka(1 per person), arriving on the same day.
    • Train: Shinkansen on Day 5 & Day 6 (JR Pass is the optional tour on Day 3 is selected)
    • Transportation: Public transportation, such as local train, metro and public bus OR private vehicle on request.

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1:

Tokyo

After arriving at Narita Airport, transfer to your hotel in Tokyo on your own. The rooms will be available from 3:00pm.

Day 2: Tokyo Full-day Tour

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Visit Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, Meiji Shrine, Harajuku, Imperial Palace Plaza, Asakusa Kannon Temple, Nakamise. You can also enjoy the best view of Tokyo Skytree over Azuma Bridge in Asakusa.

Day 3: Free time at your leisure in Tokyo

Meals: Breakfast

You can choose to join our Nikko Tour at extra $275 to visit Nikko Toshogu Shrine, Shinkyo Bridge and Tamozawa Imperial Villa.

Day 4: Tokyo-Kamakura-Hakone

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Leave for Kamakura, visit Kotokuin Temple with Great Buddha, Hase Kannon Temple. Then travel to Hakone to take a cruise at Lake Ashi. You may be able to enjoy a magnificent view of Mt. Fuji from the lake (if weather condition permits)

Day 5: Hakone-Okayama-Hiroshima

Meals: Breakfast

Transfer to Okayama by Shinkansen (bullet train). Visit Okayama Korakuen Garden. Then Travel to Hiroshima again by Shinkansen.

Day 6: Hiroshima-Miyajima-Kyoto

Meals: Breakfast

Visit Peace Memorial Park & Museum and Atomic Bomb Dome. After travelling to Miyajima Island by ferry, visit Itsukushima Shrine. Then stay in Kyoto.

Day 7: A Full-Day Tour in Kyoto

Meals: Breakfast

Visit Kinkakuji Temple and Ryoanji Temple to feel the Zen atmosphere. Walk through Nijo Castle from Karamon Gate to Nihomaru Palace, walk along Nishiki Market and then Gion to experience the traditional and beautiful scenery of Kyoto.

Day 8: Further Trip in Kyoto

Meals: Breakfast

Visit Kiyomizu Temple, Ginkakuji Temple. Walk along the Philosopher’s Path and then visit Fushimi Inari Shrine with a tunnel of thousands of Torii gates.

Day 9: Kyoto-Nara-Osaka

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Leave for Nara, visit Todaiji Temple and Kasuga Grand Shrine. Then you’ll travel to Osaka, stroll around Namba District, the most famous entertainment district.

Day 10

Own transfer to Kansai International Airport (KIX), your rooms will be available until 11:00am.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,400
Price per day$240
Last Updated: 7/15/2018

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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

    • Air transportation
    • Insurance (Highly recommended to purchase)
    • Porter service at airports and hotels.
    • Meals unless specified in an itinerary or notified by your agent.
    • Optional Tours unless specified in an itinerary or notified by your agent.
    • Personal expenses.
Cancellation policy

Until 24 days before departure date will be No Charge

23days before departure date-11days before departure date is 20 % of total price

10days before departure date-7days before departure date is 40 % of total price

6days before departure date will be 100 % of total price

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Meals Included

 Breakfasts and 3 Dinners

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information
Trip ID
hisgo-JPESSENCE2017

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