14 DAY COMBINATION PACKAGE TOUR
TOKYO – KAMAKURA – NIKKO – MOUNT FUJI – TAKAYAMA – SHIRAKAWA-GO – KANAZAWA – KYOTO – NARA – HIROSHIMA
Experience Japan to the fullest! Experience all that Tokyo, Kamakura, Mount Fuji, Kyoto and Hiroshima have to offer. Then set off to see world heritage site Shirakawa-go and the historical towns of Takayama and Kanazawa. A true insight into Japan’s status as a land of contrasting landscapes and traditions.
TOUR DETAILS
DEPARTURES
Operates all year round.
3 Mar – 17 Mar / 2 Jun – 7 Jul / 1 Sep / 3 Nov – 15 Dec: Tuesdays
22 Mar – 12 Apr / 22 Sep – 24 Sep: Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays
5 May – 26 May / 29 Sep – 27 Oct: Sundays and Tuesdays
Blackout dates apply, please contact us for availability.
3 Mar – 17 Mar / 2 Jun – 7 Jul / 1 Sep / 3 Nov – 15 Dec: Tuesdays
22 Mar – 12 Apr / 22 Sep – 24 Sep: Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays
5 May – 26 May / 29 Sep – 27 Oct: Sundays and Tuesdays
Blackout dates apply, please contact us for availability.
TOUR PRICE
From $5,156 per person / land only / twin share base / one way course
Single supplement: From $1,903 per person
*Round trip course available, please request upon enquiry.
Single supplement: From $1,903 per person
*Round trip course available, please request upon enquiry.
FITNESS LEVEL
Reasonable walking involved. You should be able to comfortably walk at least three kilometres (3km) without stopping and climb 60 steps unaided. All Japan Tours staff is unable to provide individual personal assistance to passengers with walking, boarding or alighting coaches or other transportation.
INCLUSIONS
Airport meet and greet at Narita or Haneda Airport
Return airport transfers
13 Nights‘ accommodation
Return airport transfers
13 Nights‘ accommodation
5 Meals
5 x Lunch
*Breakfast package available upon request
*Breakfast package available upon request
Full day sightseeing tours of Nikko, Kamakura, Mount Fuji, Kyoto and Nara, and Hiroshima by local guides
Half day sightseeing tours of Tokyo, Takayama, Shirakawa-go and Kanazawa by local guides
Hotel pick-up and drop-off services
English-speaking assistance at points of transfer
Luggage transfer (Hakone – Kyoto)
*flights and personal expenses are not included
UPGRADES
EXTENSIONS
EXTENSIONS
Round trip (return to Tokyo) course and hotel upgrade plans are available.
Upon request, we can organise your accommodation should you wish to extend your stay in Japan before or after your tour.
Upon request, we can organise your accommodation should you wish to extend your stay in Japan before or after your tour.
TOUR ITINERARY
DAY 1
AIRPORT – TOKYO
Meet and greet at Narita or Haneda Airport and transfer to your hotel. Check-in for 3 nights accommodation in Tokyo.
Meals: –
Assistance: Airport transfer, Hotel drop-off
DAY 2
TOKYO
Today embark on a morning tour that includes the Imperial Palace Plaza and the bustling Tsukiji Fish Markets. The last stop is the iconic Asakusa Sensoji Temple and the colourful Nakamise shopping street. The tour will then disembark and you have the rest of the afternoon free at leisure, enjoy!
Meals: –
Assistance: Hotel pick-up
DAY 3
TOKYO – KAMAKURA – TOKYO
Leave for Kamakura by coach, where you will come face-to-face with the Great Buddha of Kamakura at Kotoku-in Temple, have tea at Jomyo-ji temple and then visit Hokoku-ji temple. Stop by the peaceful coastal town on Enoshima Island on your way back to Tokyo, and later disembark at Shinjuku.
Meals: L
Assistance: Hotel pick-up
DAY 4
TOKYO – NIKKO – TOKYO
Leave for Nikko by coach. You will visit the Nikko Toshogu Shrine, Lake Chuzenji, Kegon Falls and the Hanyu Parking area. Return to Tokyo and disembark at Shinjuku.
Meals: L
Assistance: Hotel pick-up
DAY 5
TOKYO
Today you have the day at leisure. Perhaps join a Tokyo day tour or spend the day exploring and savouring the many boroughs of Tokyo.
Meals: –
Assistance: –
DAY 6
TOKYO – MOUNT FUJI – HAKONE
Head off to join the picturesque Mount Fuji Tour. Enjoy Mount Fuji 5th Station, a ride on the Komagatake Ropeway and the beautiful Lake Ashi Cruise. Lunch will be provided. In the evening, you will arrive at your hotel in Hakone.
Meals: L
Assistance: Hotel pick-up
DAY 7
HAKONE – TAKAYAMA
Leave Mount Fuji behind and head to the small historical town of Takayama for a slice of Edo period Japan. You will visit the Yatai Kaikan Hall, Kusakabe Heritage House and then the quaint streets of Kami Sanno-machi town. Stay 1 night’s accommodation in Takayama.
Meals: –
Assistance: Hotel pick-up, Hotel drop-off
DAY 8
TAKAYAMA – SHIRAKAWA-GO – KANAZAWA
Today you’ll visit the colourful Takayama morning market before heading off to the picturesque UNESCO World Heritage village of Shirakawa-go, nestled between the remote mountains of the Shogawa River Valley. Visit the Shirakawa-go Observatory Deck, before heading to the Wada Residence for a cultural experience and Japanese-style lunch. Later, you will head to Kanazawa via Lake Miboro where you will spend 1 night’s accommodation.
Meals: L
Assistance: Hotel pick-up, Hotel drop-off
DAY 9
KANAZAWA – KYOTO
Explore the Nagamachi Samurai District in Kanazawa before visiting the Nomura House, an authentic former Samurai residence surrounded by calming Japanese gardens. Afterwards, enjoy the Kenrokuen Gardens, Higashi-chaya District and witness the process of Kanazawa’s famous handmade gold-work firsthand at the Hakuza gold leaf store. Head to Kyoto via train and meet an assistant to help you to your hotel. Check-in for 5 nights’ accommodation in Kyoto.
Meals: –
Assistance: Hotel pick-up
DAY 10
KYOTO – NARA – KYOTO
Enjoy a full day tour of Kyoto and Nara, visiting the enigmatic Nijo Castle, the Golden Pavilion and Kyoto Imperial Palace before heading to Nara to see the World Heritage Todaiji Temple, Nara Deer Park, Kasuga Shrine and Nara Nagomikan. Enjoy a buffet lunch in the afternoon.
Meals: L
Assistance: Hotel pick-up, Hotel drop-off
DAY 11
KYOTO – HIROSHIMA – KYOTO
Today you will travel to Hiroshima by bullet train. The full day tour includes Hiroshima Peace Park, Peace Museum and Hiroshima Atomic Bomb Dome where you can witness Hiroshima’s poignant history. You will then visit Miyajima Island, where you will see the iconic Itsukushima Shrine and its famous floating Torii gate.
Meals: –
Assistance: Hotel pick-up
DAY 12
KYOTO
Today you have the day at leisure.
Meals: –
Assistance: –
DAY 13
KYOTO
Today you have the day at leisure.
On Round-Trip Course:
Return to Tokyo on this day.
Return to Tokyo on this day.
Meals: –
Assistance: –
DAY 14
KYOTO – AIRPORT
Check-out from hotel. Transfer to Itami Airport or Kansai International Airport.
On Round-Trip Course:
Check out from hotel. Transfer to Narita or Haneda Airport.
Check out from hotel. Transfer to Narita or Haneda Airport.
Meals: –
Assistance: Hotel pick-up, Airport transfer
*Tour schedule may change without prior notice.
*Key: B – Breakfast included / L – Lunch included / D – Dinner included
*All above prices are correct at time of publishing. Prices are expressed in Australian dollars based on foreign exchange rates and are subject to change.
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