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Independent Treasures of Japan

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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Independent exploration, backed by expert advice and support
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Tokyo

    Tokyo
  3. Day 2

    Tokyo

    Tokyo
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Private guided sightseeing tour of Tokyo
    • Visit Meiji Shrine
    • Ascend to Sorakara Point on floor 450 of Tokyo Skytree
    • Tour the Samurai and Ninja Museum
    • Visit Nakamise shopping arcade
    • Visit Asakusa Kannon Temple
    Landmarks
    Meiji Shrine
    Tokyo Skytree
    Samurai and Ninja Museum
    Nakamise shopping arcade
    Asakusa Kannon Temple
  4. Day 3

    Tokyo

    Tokyo
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Tokyo's unique neighborhoods
    • Day trip to Mount Fuji
    • Visit street-food markets
    • Use included Tokyo Metro Pass for independent exploration
  5. Day 4

    Tokyo to Kyoto

    Tokyo to Kyoto
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Travel by shinkansen (bullet train) to Kyoto
  6. Day 5

    Kyoto

    Kyoto
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Private guided sightseeing tour of Kyoto
    • Visit Kinkakuji (Temple of the Gold Pavilion)
    • Walking tour through Gion geisha district
    • Visit Sanjusangendo Temple
    • Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine
    Landmarks
    Kinkakuji (Temple of the Gold Pavilion)
    Gion
    Sanjusangendo Temple
    Fushimi Inari Shrine
  7. Day 6

    Kyoto

    Kyoto
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to nearby Nara
    • Explore more of Kyoto's historic temples and shrines
    • Use included subway and bus pass for independent exploration
  8. Day 7

    Kyoto to Hiroshima

    Kyoto to Hiroshima
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Travel by shinkansen (bullet train) to Hiroshima
    • Visit Shukkei-en Garden

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Hiroshima city on your own
    Landmarks
    Shukkei-en Garden
  9. Day 8

    Hiroshima

    Hiroshima
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Private guided sightseeing at Peace Memorial Park
    • Visit Peace Memorial Museum
    • Visit Peace Memorial Hall
    • Travel by ferry to Miyajima Island
    • Visit Itsukushima Shrine

    Optional Activities

    • Explore shops on Miyajima Island
    Landmarks
    Peace Memorial Park
    Peace Memorial Museum
    Miyajima Island
    Itsukushima Shrine
  10. Day 9

    Hiroshima to Osaka

    Hiroshima to Osaka
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Okonomiyaki (pancake dish famous in Osaka))

    Included Activities

    • Travel by shinkansen (bullet train) to Osaka
    • Private guided sightseeing tour of Osaka
    • Visit Osaka Castle and surrounding park
    • Lunch featuring okonomiyaki in Minami district
    • Walking tour of Minami entertainment district (Shinsaibashi, Namba, and Dontonbori Street)
    Landmarks
    Osaka Castle
    Minami
    Dontonbori Street
    Shinsaibashi
    Namba
  11. Day 10

    Osaka

    Osaka
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Return to Minami for further exploration
    • Visit the Open-Air Museum of Japanese Farmhouses
    • Use included subway and bus pass for independent exploration
    Landmarks
    Open-Air Museum of Japanese Farmhouses
  12. Day 11

    Osaka

    Osaka
    Meals
    Breakfast

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  • JULIE5.0•October 2023
    The independent tour of Japan was more of what I was looking for, as opposed to a bus tour!
    Traveled in October 2023
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