Leisurely Japan with Tokyo - 2017
Overview
Highlights
- City Tours of Osaka, Nara and Kyoto
- Visit the Floating Garden Observatory at the Umeda Sky Building in Osaka, Todaiji Temple in Nara, the Fushimi Inari Shrine, Sanjyusangen-do Hall and Kinkakuji Temple in Kyoto, Ritsurin Garden in Takamatsu, Matsuyama Castle, the Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima Island and the Peace Memorial Park and Museum in Hiroshima
- Cruise along the Okawa River in Osaka
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Trip includes
- Audio Headsets for flexible sightseeing
- Daily breakfast and an average of 50% of evening meals
- Luxury air-conditioned coach or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
- Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
- Hand-picked Insider Experiences
- Optional Experiences and free time
- Porterage and local charges included
- Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
- An expert Travel Director and separate Driver
- Airport transfers on the first and last day of your guided holiday
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Welcome to Japan. Upon arrival at Osaka Itami or Kansai International Airport, transfer by pre-booked airport shuttle service to your hotel. This evening join your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception with appetisers. ...
Start your day with a cruise on the 'aqua-bus' along Osaka's Okawa River. See the sights of the city from a different perspective as you sail along the river including Osaka Castle, the Japan Mint, City Hall and Nakanoshima. Later enjoy panoramic views of the surround...
This morning travel to Kyoto and start your City Tour with a visit to the Fushimi Inari Shrine. See the tunnel of thousands of bright orange torii gates that snake through the forest up into the mountains. Then head to Sanjusangen-do Hall, a temple famous for its 1001...
Leave Japan's main island Honshu behind as you cross the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, the world's longest suspension bridge, over the Seto Inland Sea to Awaji Island. Visit the Water Temple, designed by the Japanese architect Tadao Ando to be a sensory experience. The mounta...
This morning cross to Shikoku island and make a stop in Takamatsu to have some free time for lunch. Visit Ritsurin Garden, one of the most famous historical gardens in Japan which features many ponds, small hills, bridges and beautiful pavilions. The gardens are set a...
This morning climb the steps which are adjacent to the hotel up to Kotohira-gu Shrine and be rewarded with breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. The shrine is also often referred to as 'Kompirasan' and is known as the 'guardian of the sea' dedicated to sa...
Start the day with a visit to the Zentsuji Temple, birthplace of one of the most revered figures of Japanese Buddhism, the high priest Kobo Daishi. It is the 75th temple on the 88 temple Shikoku Pilgrimage, which covers approximately 1,200 kilometres and was tradition...
Drive to Hiroshima via the Setouchi Shimanami Kaido Expressway, a 60-kilometre highway that links the islands of the Seto Inland Sea with nine individual bridges. Stop en route at Omishima Island for lunch in a local restaurant before continuing on to your hotel in Hi...
This morning catch a ferry over to Miyajima Island, otherwise known as Itsukushima, or Divine Island. On arrival visit the Itsukushima Shrine and admire the elaborate torii gate rising majestically out of the sea. Have some free time for lunch, strolling around and br...
This morning travel to Tokyo by high speed bullet train. On arrival check in to your centrally located hotel. ...
This morning your City Tour begins with an orientation drive. See the Tokyo Tower which opened in 1958 as a broadcasting mast and at the time was the tallest building in Tokyo. Make a stop at the Imperial Palace Plaza, a large park area in the centre of Tokyo from whe...
After breakfast depart Tokyo for the Five Lakes District, dominated by majestic UNESCO listed Mt. Fuji. At 3,776 metres it is Japan's highest mountain and most recognisable icon. Ascend by road to 2,300 metres at the 5th Station before taking a ride on the Kachikachiy...
Transfer by airport shuttle service to Tokyo Narita or Haneda International Airport for your onward flight.
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