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Splendours of Japan (Takayama, Takayama Festival)

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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 32
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Tokyo

    Tokyo
    Accommodation
    Hotel (New Otani Garden Tower)
  3. Day 2

    Tokyo

    Tokyo
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (New Otani Garden Tower)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Sensoji Buddhist Temple in Asakusa
    • Stroll Nakamise Street
    • Ascend Tokyo Skytree for panoramic views of the city skyline
    • Free time in Ginza shopping district

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Shinjuku by night with Travel Director
    • Kimono Dressing Experience - visit specialist kimono hiring shop, dress in traditional Japanese style with expert assistance, stroll through streets wearing kimono (¥4,500.00)
    Landmarks
    Sensoji Temple
    Tokyo Skytree
    Ginza
  4. Day 3

    Tokyo to Fuji Five Lakes District

    Tokyo to Fuji Five Lakes District
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Sushi lunch prepared by sushi chef)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Fuji Marriott Yamanakako)

    Included Activities

    • View Imperial Palace Plaza and two bridges
    • Walk through East Gardens of former Edo Castle
    • Browse Japanese art collection at Tokyo National Museum
    • Learn sushi preparation from a sushi chef
    • Visit Oshino Hakkai and eight spring-fed ponds
    Landmarks
    Imperial Palace Plaza
    East Gardens (Edo Castle)
    Tokyo National Museum
    Oshino Hakkai
  5. Day 4

    Mt. Fuji - Takayama

    Mt. Fuji - Takayama
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Associa Takayama Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Mt. Fuji 5th Station and view Lake Kawaguchiko
    • Travel through Japanese Alps to Takayama
    Landmarks
    Mt. Fuji 5th Station
    Lake Kawaguchiko
  6. Day 5

    Takayama

    Takayama
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Japanese Hida-gyu beef)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Associa Takayama Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Walk through Edo-style streets of Takayama's Old Town
    • Admire intricately carved yatai (floats) at Takayama Festival
    • Watch local artisans make washi paper in Gokayama
    • Make your own washi paper - MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience
    Landmarks
    Takayama Old Town
    Gokayama
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 6

    Gokayama - Kanazawa

    Gokayama - Kanazawa
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kanazawa Tokyu)

    Included Activities

    • Admire Gassho-zukuri wooden houses in Gokayama
    • Walk through Omicho Market in Kanazawa
    • Visit Kenroku-en gardens
    • Learn secrets of gold leaf painting from Local Specialist

    Optional Activities

    • Izakaya Dining Experience - informal Japanese pub with shared tapas-style food including sashimi, grilled prawns, yakisoba, tofu yaki, chicken yakitori, and gyoza dumplings, plus vanilla ice cream and two glasses of wine, beer or soft drinks per person; vegetarian options available (¥4,500.00)
    Landmarks
    Gokayama
    Omicho Market
    Kenroku-en
  8. Day 7

    Kanazawa to Kyoto

    Kanazawa to Kyoto
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Be My Guest experience at traditional restaurant with local hosts)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kyoto Tokyu)

    Included Activities

    • Visit UNESCO-listed Kinkakuji Temple with Golden Pavilion
    • Be My Guest experience - traditional restaurant with local hosts sharing stories of everyday life and regional traditions

    Optional Activities

    • Gion Corner, Kyoto - observe seven traditional performing arts including Bunraku puppet play, Koto music, Kyo-Mai dance, Kyogen theatre, Gagaku court music, flower arrangement art, and traditional Ryurei tea ceremony; includes Maiko Gallery with costumes and videos (¥3,900.00)
    Landmarks
    Kinkakuji Temple
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  9. Day 8

    Kyoto

    Kyoto
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kyoto Tokyu)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine and walk through torii gates
    • Visit Sanjusangen-do Hall and admire 1,001 statues
    • Walking tour through Gion district with traditional machiya houses

    Optional Activities

    • Japanese Tea Ceremony Experience - learn history and culture of tea making with professional Tea Master, observe preparation of matcha powdered green tea with bamboo whisk, try Japanese sweets, and try making your own tea (¥3,500.00)
    Landmarks
    Fushimi Inari Shrine
    Sanjusangen-do Hall
    Gion District
  10. Day 9

    Kyoto Departure

    Kyoto Departure
    Meals
    Breakfast

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4.1
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    4.0
  • Transport
    4.3
  • Guide
    4.5
  • Accommodation
    4.5
  • Food
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  • Thomas5.0•April 2026
    What a fantastic trip. It was a well organised and supervised trip. Great range of places and great motels. We really...
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    Traveled in April 2026
    Reply from: Trafalgar
    Thank you for travelling with us and for sharing your feedback. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the range of destinations, accommodation and the overall organisation of the trip. It is also great to know that travelling with a diverse group added to your experience in a meaningful way. Your kind comments about your Travel Director’s knowledge and ability to support a varied group are very much appreciated and will be shared with them. We are grateful for your feedback and hope to welcome you on another journey in the future.
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  • Tom
    Tom5.0•October 2025
    It was perfect. The guide MIKE wad tremendous. The only thing better was the people! Mike was extremely talented and...
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    Traveled in October 2025
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    Thank you for your kind words and taking this adventure with us.
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  • Marcie
    Marcie1.0•October 2024
    Avoid Trafalgar’s Splendors of Japan with Hiroshima Tour & Terrible Experience with Trafalgar's Guest Services I...
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    Traveled in September 2024
    Reply from: Trafalgar
    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We appreciate your input and apologise for any inconvenience you may have experienced. Our team has initiated a case to review your booking, and our Guest Relations Department will contact you in due course to discuss your concerns further. Thank you again for your feedback.
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  • Kevin4.0•March 2024
    A pretty comprehensive tour
    Traveled in March 2024
    Reply from: Trafalgar
    Thank you for choosing Trafalgar for your travel adventure; we appreciate your positive review and being our guest.
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  • Vivian5.0•November 2023
    The itinerary provided a very wide and varied taste of Japanese culture. The tour guide was personable and excellent.
    Traveled in October 2023
    Reply from: Trafalgar
    Thank you for taking the time to share your review with us. We appreciate hearing from our clients and learning about their experiences. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the exciting itinerary we had planned for you and that you found our Travel Director knowledgeable and professional. Our Travel Directors are valuable assets to our company, and we are proud to have them on our team. It was our pleasure to host you on tour, and we would love to welcome you back for your next travel adventure.
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  • Aida
    Aida5.0•August 2023
    Nicely organized tour. Perfect hotels. Great food everywhere. Very comfortable busses. Extremely well organized,...
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    Traveled in August 2023
    Reply from: Trafalgar
    Thank you for sharing your review and photos with us. We're grateful for your positive feedback. We are delighted to learn that your Travel Director made you feel at home while sharing their expertise, insider tips, local secrets, and top recommendations of what Japan offers and providing you with professional service throughout the trip. That said, we hope you had an incredible adventure and returned home with many happy memories.
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  • Debra4.0•April 2023
    Tour itself was quite good but Trafalgar's communication is extremely slow and definitely sub standard. Also lied...
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    Traveled in April 2023
    Reply from: Trafalgar
    Thank you for sharing your feedback with us during your time in Japan. Our Splendours of Japan starts from Tokyo and ends in Osaka; however, at times, for the safety of our valuable guests, there are occasions of last-minute changes to an itinerary due to unforeseen circumstances. Nevertheless, the travellers should be informed regarding these last minutes changes. With that in mind, hopefully, we will have the chance to restore your impression of our experiences in the future.
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  • Caroline
    Caroline5.0•April 2018
    Awesome itinerary and tour.
    Traveled in March 2018
  • Abhay4.5•April 2018
    Great tour, well paced for elderly people. Hotel locations were excellent.
    Traveled in April 2018
  • Errol5.0•November 2017
    This tour was an excellent introduction to the special features of Japan: its history, culture, contemporary...
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    Traveled in November 2017

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    Asked on September 16th, 2025

    Looking for Japan holiday for 2 female friends in November 2025. Need 7 to 8 Nights. Interested in exotic stays, popular locations, luxury, chauffeur service and guide.

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    • TrafalgarOperator•Written September 2025

      Splendours of Japan is a 9-day tour with luxury motorcoach, airport transfers, expert Travel Director, 4- to 5-star hotels, featuring iconic destinations and authentic local experiences.

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    Allison

    Asked on April 25th, 2024

    I'd like to talk to the Operator about the options I have if I cannot climb a steep hill, or just need to sit for a bit. I will have had a knee replacement 4 months before so that should be ok, but I'm 70 with some back issues and after walking steadily for an hour, I would like to sit a while and recoup. Will I be able to do this. Which days are the heaviest?

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    • TrafalgarOperator•Written April 2024

      Upon checking, if you're referring to the heaviest walk time, it seems that it is on Day 5 as you'll walk through the EDO style streets of Takayama's Old Town.

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    Steven

    Asked on October 27th, 2023

    Are there any tours for March?

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    • TrafalgarOperator•Written October 2023

      We appreciate you sharing your travel plans with us and will be happy to answer any questions you may have. Please be advised that the March 2024 departure is available.

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    Gina

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    I wonder if you could give me some info about number of people going, countries of origin and age?

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    • TrafalgarOperator•Written September 2023

      The group size of this tour will be a maximum of 20 guests. When it comes to the ages brackets of our guests that join here in Trafalgar Tours, kindly refer on the below: *77+ =3% *58-76= 36% *42-57=26% *26-41= 30% *18-25=5%

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