Can we fly home on day 10 of the tour (27th) that same day?

You can depart at any time on the last day of the trip.

I would like to know if the tour includes admission to all the temples mentioned, as well as the atomic bomb museum in Hiroshima and the cable car. I would also like to know if transportation between cities is by Shinkansen.

This tour offers admission to all iconic temples featured in the itinerary, entry to the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum for a deeper understanding of Japan's history, and a scenic ride on the Hakone cable car with stunning views of the surrounding landscape. Travelers will enjoy seamless transportation between cities aboard Japan's world-renowned Shinkansen (bullet train), ensuring both comfort and efficiency throughout the journey.

Need help in selecting a tour that ends Tokyo about the 5th december 2025 so that we can be at the Yokohama Hot rod show on the 7th December. Leaving & returning Sydney Australia

The Japan Winter Wonder tour will end in Tokyo and has a departure date available that will start on November 26, 2025, and will end on December 05, 2025, which makes the tour perfect for your tour plan. Contiki's trips are tailored to a specific age group, 18 to 35-year-olds. The reason for this selective age bracket is that we aim to create harmonious, like-minded travel communities where common interests and rhythms prevail.

How can travelers confirm their bookings?

Please ensure registration is done promptly to secure booking confirmations and travel documents.

What is the recommended check-in time for accommodation?

The average check-in time is at 14:00.

Are there additional costs for pre-accommodation?

Pre-accommodation costs are on request, subject to availability.

What happens to booking requests?

Requests will be processed in 3-4 business days to confirm availability and spaces.

When should travelers arrive for the trip?

It is recommended to arrive the day before the tour starts.

Is there an evening arrival recommendation before the tour start?

Travelers are advised to consider arriving one day early to facilitate a smooth start.

What types of hotels are used for this trip? If we wanted to do a night in Tokyo on the front end and leave on Sunday. Can we use the hotel provided for the last night before? We would get ourselves to Osaka before the tour starts!

With Contiki, you can stay in hotels rated 3-4 starts, hostels, boats, camping sites, jungle lodges, eco camps, beach resorts, and even our very own 16th century French Chateau. All accommodation used by Contiki has been vetted and determined by standard of the Travel Style it is associated with. We don't think using the accommodation left in advance is possible.

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In-depth Cultural: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 8 - 20
Ages 18-35

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Itinerary

Day 1
Osaka
Start point
大阪府, Japan (Osaka)
Accommodation
Hotel (Ibis Budget Osaka Umeda (or similar))
Day 2
Osaka
Accommodation
Hotel (Ibis Budget Osaka Umeda (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Visit Osaka Castle
- Visit Sumiyoshi-taisa
- Half day trip to Nara
- Izakaya Welcome Dinner
- Karaoke
Landmarks
Osaka Castle
Sumiyoshi-taisa
Nara
Day 3
Osaka to Kyoto
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Ibis Styles Kyoto Station (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Kyoto including temples, gardens, shrines, and geisha sightseeing
Landmarks
Kiyomizu Temple
Golden Pavilion
Day 4
Kyoto
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Ibis Styles Kyoto Station (or similar))
Day 5
Kyoto to Hiroshima
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Vista Hiroshima (or similar))
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Hiroshima
Optional Activities
- Okonomiyaki Lunch
Landmarks
Peace Park
Peace Memorial Museum
Day 6
Hiroshima - Miyajima Island
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Vista Hiroshima (or similar))
Included Activities
- Ferry ride to Miyajima Island
- Visit Itsukushima Shrine
Optional Activities
- Hiroshima Dinner Cruise
Landmarks
Itsukushima Shrine
Miyajima Island
Day 7
Hiroshima to Tokyo via Hakone
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Daiichi Ryogoku Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Hakone Ropeway ride
Optional Activities
- Onsen experience
Landmarks
Mount Fuji
Hakone Ropeway
Day 8
Tokyo
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Daiichi Ryogoku Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Tokyo
- Nakamisi Street (shopping)
- Shibuya pedestrian crossing
- Harajuku exploration
Landmarks
Nakamisi Street
Sensoji Temple
Shibuya Crossing
Meiji Shrine
Harajuku
Day 9
Tokyo
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Daiichi Ryogoku Hotel (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Robot Restaurant show
- Cosplay restaurant
- MariCAR (Street Kart rental)
Landmarks
Harajuku
Day 10
Tokyo
End point
東京都, Japan (Tokyo)

Landmarks
Osaka Castle
Sumiyoshi-taisa
Nara

Landmarks
Kiyomizu Temple
Golden Pavilion

Landmarks
Peace Park
Peace Memorial Museum

Landmarks
Itsukushima Shrine
Miyajima Island

Landmarks
Mount Fuji
Hakone Ropeway

Landmarks
Nakamisi Street
Sensoji Temple
Shibuya Crossing
Meiji Shrine
Harajuku

Landmarks
Harajuku

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Ibis Budget Osaka Umeda (or similar)
Hotel
Days 1, 2
Ibis Styles Kyoto Station (or similar)
Hotel
Days 3, 4
Hotel Vista Hiroshima (or similar)
Hotel
Days 5, 6
Daiichi Ryogoku Hotel (or similar)
Hotel
Days 7, 8, 9

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Rating: 4.7(6,248 reviews)
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Response rate: 96%
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4.8

Overall rating based on 15 Reviews

Itinerary
4.8
Transport
4.9
Guide
4.9
Accommodation
4.8
Food
4.5
Tour Operator
4.7

Johnson
December 18th, 2023
The Japan winter wonder trip has been a hit and miss for me. Hit: 1. Contiki has been professional in its hotel...
The Japan winter wonder trip has been a hit and miss for me. Hit: 1. Contiki has been professional in its hotel accommodation arrangement. 2. Our tour manager Renee has been very friendly and helpful, so does the local Japanese tour guides hired in different cities. 3. The organized tours cover most of the top destinations in each city. 4. The pace of the tour is good, as it mixed organized tours and free time add-ons. Miss: 1. We were brought to shopping plaza for lunch / dinner a few times. Contiki can do a better job recommending highly rated local restaurants for us to have a better dining experience. 2. Contiki is first and foremost an Australian travel agency targeting yound Australians. > 90% of your fellow travelers are young Australians (< 25 years old). If you do not conform to this demographic, you will likely have a hard time connecting with many of your fellow travelers. 3. Related to point 2 above, heavy drinking / partying can be expected throughout the trip. If you are not a drinker or party animal, you may want to think twice about joining this trip.Show more
Traveled in December 2023
Reply from: Contiki
Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your valuable feedback about our itinerary. We appreciate your willingness to share your thoughts with us. We're thrilled that you had a great time on your trip and that our Trip Manager and Crew made a difference in your experience. We take pride in providing our travellers with a mix of cultural and social activities to offer an all-inclusive experience. We apologise if you felt left out of the group. Contiki trips are designed to be personalised. We provide a framework for you to build on with significant free time. You can explore, relax, or dine your way through these blocks of time solely yours. You can even do it alone or with members of your group that you have befriended and shared common interests with. We hope to welcome you back for a better experience in the future.
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Liam
January 29th, 2023
It was alright. Jaz was nice and I have no complaints about the tour management. The people on the tour could have...
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Traveled in January 2023
Reply from: Contiki
Thank you for taking the time to give us feedback. That said, we still hope you have taken many lasting highlights away from your time in Japan.
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Dat
April 24th, 2022
This is an adventure of a life time. So much fun and memories. Would go again when after Covid
Traveled in February 2020
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Georgia
February 4th, 2020
I had the best time! Highly recommend.
Traveled in January 2020
Daniel
January 23rd, 2020
The first half of the tour was amazing, japan is absolutely stunning , the hotel's and breakfast was awesome and the...
The first half of the tour was amazing, japan is absolutely stunning , the hotel's and breakfast was awesome and the included extras The snow was amazing but that is because of mother nature, the Hotel that is provided is pretty basic compared to the rest in town and the breakfast is the worst all trip They say 6 days snow but remember to cut of the first day and last for travel, and make sure you bring enough money for your ski hire and lift pass as its not included The tour guides and Trip manager did a amazing job Thankyou!!Show more
Traveled in January 2020
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NicholasLefrancois
May 6th, 2019
Great adventure anyone can enjoy! This tour hits all the important must see spots of Japan and more!
Traveled in April 2019
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Stephanie
April 19th, 2019
Best time ever! James was amazing!
Traveled in December 2018
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LincolnWaters
April 18th, 2019
James was absolutely world class for your tour. Awesome bloke to hang around and would definitely go on another...
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Traveled in December 2018
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DenniMareeRankin
April 18th, 2019
Loved the tour, the group and the manager
Traveled in December 2018
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JordanRogers
April 17th, 2019
Shann was the highlight of the tour. An enthusiastic breath of fresh air. She was so knowledgeable and full of energy...
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Traveled in February 2019

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Jerry
Asked on January 14th, 2026
Can we fly home on day 10 of the tour (27th) that same day?
Flights / Transfers
- ContikiOperator•Written January 2026
  You can depart at any time on the last day of the trip.
C
Christian
Asked on August 6th, 2025
I would like to know if the tour includes admission to all the temples mentioned, as well as the atomic bomb museum in Hiroshima and the cable car. I would also like to know if transportation between cities is by Shinkansen.
Tour Details
Transport
- ContikiOperator•Written August 2025
  This tour offers admission to all iconic temples featured in the itinerary, entry to the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum for a deeper understanding of Japan's history, and a scenic ride on the Hakone cable car with stunning views of the surrounding landscape. Travelers will enjoy seamless transportation between cities aboard Japan's world-renowned Shinkansen (bullet train), ensuring both comfort and efficiency throughout the journey.
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  Christian
  Traveler•Written August 2025
  In Nagano what is included ? The rent of the skiing equipment? An instructor ?
- ContikiOperator•Written August 2025
  Included: Breakfast, Accommodation, Return train tickets between Tokyo and Nagano. Not Included: Ski equipment rental, Ski instructor or lessons, Lift passes, equipment and any other activities are at additional cost and can be booked in Hakuba with the assistance of the hotel.
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Larry
Asked on April 21st, 2025
Need help in selecting a tour that ends Tokyo about the 5th december 2025 so that we can be at the Yokohama Hot rod show on the 7th December. Leaving & returning Sydney Australia
Tour Details
Travel Support
- ContikiOperator•Written April 2025
  The Japan Winter Wonder tour will end in Tokyo and has a departure date available that will start on November 26, 2025, and will end on December 05, 2025, which makes the tour perfect for your tour plan. Contiki's trips are tailored to a specific age group, 18 to 35-year-olds. The reason for this selective age bracket is that we aim to create harmonious, like-minded travel communities where common interests and rhythms prevail.
G
Ginette
Asked on March 18th, 2025
How can travelers confirm their bookings?
Payments
Travel Support
- ContikiOperator•Written March 2025
  Please ensure registration is done promptly to secure booking confirmations and travel documents.
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Yannick
Asked on January 14th, 2025
What is the recommended check-in time for accommodation?
Accommodation
- ContikiOperator•Written January 2025
  The average check-in time is at 14:00.
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Christoph
Asked on January 9th, 2025
Are there additional costs for pre-accommodation?
Accommodation
Price / Availability
- ContikiOperator•Written January 2025
  Pre-accommodation costs are on request, subject to availability.
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Vanessa
Asked on December 28th, 2024
What happens to booking requests?
Other
- ContikiOperator•Written December 2024
  Requests will be processed in 3-4 business days to confirm availability and spaces.
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Sonja
Asked on December 8th, 2024
When should travelers arrive for the trip?
Tour Details
- ContikiOperator•Written December 2024
  It is recommended to arrive the day before the tour starts.
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Marco
Asked on August 6th, 2024
Is there an evening arrival recommendation before the tour start?
Tour Details
- ContikiOperator•Written August 2024
  Travelers are advised to consider arriving one day early to facilitate a smooth start.
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Rita
Asked on June 10th, 2024
What types of hotels are used for this trip? If we wanted to do a night in Tokyo on the front end and leave on Sunday. Can we use the hotel provided for the last night before? We would get ourselves to Osaka before the tour starts!
Accommodation
Tour Details
- ContikiOperator•Written June 2024
  With Contiki, you can stay in hotels rated 3-4 starts, hostels, boats, camping sites, jungle lodges, eco camps, beach resorts, and even our very own 16th century French Chateau. All accommodation used by Contiki has been vetted and determined by standard of the Travel Style it is associated with. We don't think using the accommodation left in advance is possible.

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