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On Trails through Ancient Japan

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From Osaka to Tokyo
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in German
Group Size 4 - 12
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Germany to Japan

  2. Day 2

    Osaka to Kyoto

    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Imperial Palace
    • Stroll through Gion district
    • Visit Yasaka Shrine
    Landmarks
    Imperial Palace
    Gion
    Yasaka Shrine
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  3. Day 3

    Kyoto

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Welcome dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Nanzenji Temple and Sanmon Gate
    • Explore Konchi-in side temple and Zen garden
    • Experience Nishiki market
    • Visit Fushimi-Inari Shrine
    • Welcome dinner with travel group
    Landmarks
    Nanzenji Temple
    Sanmon Gate
    Konchi-in
    Nishiki Market
    Fushimi-Inari Shrine
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  4. Day 4

    Kyoto

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Visit Ryoanji Temple and Zen garden
    • Visit Kinkakuji Temple and Golden Pavilion
    • Hike through Mount Kurama forest
    • Visit Mount Kurama temple
    • Visit Kifune Shrine
    Landmarks
    Ryoanji Temple
    Kinkakuji Temple
    Mount Kurama
    Kifune Shrine
  5. Day 5

    Kyoto to Katsuura

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Walk through Arashiyama bamboo grove
    • Visit Tenryuji Temple
    Landmarks
    Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
    Tenryuji Temple
  6. Day 6

    Katsuura to Yunomine

    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Nachi Waterfall
    • Climb Daimonzaka stone steps to Kumano Nachi Taisha Shrine
    • Climb to Kamikura Jinja Shrine
    • Visit Yunomine hot spring village
    Landmarks
    Nachi Waterfall
    Kumano Nachi Taisha Shrine
    Kamikura Jinja Shrine
    Yunomine
  7. Day 7

    Kumano Kodo to Shingu

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Hike Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route
    • Visit Kumano Hongu Taisha
    • Boat trip on Kumano River
    • Visit Hayatama Taisha
    Landmarks
    Kumano Kodo
    Kumano Hongu Taisha
    Kumano River
    Hayatama Taisha
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  8. Day 8

    Shingu to Kiso-Fukushima

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Artfully prepared traditional dinner at ryokan)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Kiso-Fukushima town
    • Visit Kozen-ji Temple and rock garden
    • Experience traditional onsen (hot spring bath)
    Landmarks
    Kiso-Fukushima
    Kozen-ji Temple
  9. Day 9

    Kiso Valley

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Hike Nakasendo historic trade route
    • Visit Magome village
    • Visit Tsumago village
    Landmarks
    Nakasendo Trail
    Magome
    Tsumago
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  10. Day 10

    Kiso Valley to Hakuba

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Visit Matsumoto Castle (Black Crow Castle)
    • Visit folklore museum
    Landmarks
    Matsumoto Castle
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  11. Day 11

    Hakuba

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Delicious lunch menu at traditional Japanese family house)

    Included Activities

    • Hike Shionomichi salt trade route
    • Visit traditional Japanese family house
    • Traditional lunch with Japanese family
    Landmarks
    Shionomichi Salt Trade Route
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  12. Day 12

    Hakuba to Hakone

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Cable car ride to Happo Sanso mountain station
    • Mountain views from Happo Sanso
    Landmarks
    Happo Sanso
    Hakone National Park
  13. Day 13

    Hakone

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Hike Mount Kintoki
    • Summit views of Mount Fuji and Pacific Ocean
    Landmarks
    Mount Kintoki
    Mount Fuji-san
  14. Day 14

    Hakone to Tokyo

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Cable car to Owakudani Valley
    • Explore volcanic hot springs area
    • Scenic boat trip on Lake Ashinoko with Mount Fuji views
    Landmarks
    Owakudani Valley
    Lake Ashinoko
    Mount Fuji-san
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  15. Day 15

    Tokyo

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner reviewing trip experiences)

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Tokyo
    • Visit Hamarikyu Garden
    • Explore Tsukiji fish market
    • Visit Tokyo International Forum
    • See Hachiko statue at Shibuya Station
    • Experience Shibuya Scramble intersection
    • Farewell dinner
    Landmarks
    Hamarikyu Garden
    Tsukiji Market
    Tokyo International Forum
    Shibuya Station
    Shibuya Scramble
  16. Day 16

    Tokyo to Germany

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