Explore Japan: Tokyo Towers, Torii Gates & Samurais

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Silver Operator: journaway DACH
City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Private Tour: Travel exclusively with your friends and family
Self-guided: Independent exploration, backed by expert advice and support
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in German
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Departure to Tokyo
Departure to Tokyo
Day 2
Tokyo Arrival
Tokyo Arrival
Included Activities
- Exchange Japan Rail Pass voucher at airport
- Travel to hotel by train
Day 3
Tokyo
Tokyo
Included Activities
- Visit Shibuya Crossing
- Explore Harajuku
- Walk through Yoyogi Park
- Visit Meiji Shrine
- Experience Shinjuku district
Landmarks
Shibuya Crossing
Harajuku
Yoyogi Park
Meiji Shrine
Shinjuku
Day 4
Tokyo
Tokyo
Included Activities
- Visit Tsukiji market
- Walk around Imperial Palace
- Visit Asakusa district
- Visit Senso-ji (Kannon Temple)
Optional Activities
- Tokyo Skytree ticket (purchase on site)
Landmarks
Tsukiji Market
Imperial Palace
Asakusa
Senso-ji Temple
Tokyo Skytree
Day 5
Tokyo
Tokyo
Included Activities
- Explore Akihabara
Optional Activities
- Visit cosplay cafés
- Browse manga and gaming stores
- Shop for electronics
Landmarks
Akihabara
Day 6
Tokyo to Kanazawa
Tokyo to Kanazawa
Included Activities
- Travel on Shinkansen to Kanazawa
- Explore Higashi Chaya geisha district
- Explore Nagamachi samurai district
- Visit Kanazawa Castle
- Visit Kenrokuen Garden
Optional Activities
- Traditional tea ceremony in Gyokusen Inmaru Garden
Landmarks
Mt. Fuji
Higashi Chaya District
Nagamachi Samurai District
Kanazawa Castle
Kenrokuen Garden
Gyokusen Inmaru Garden
Day 7
Kanazawa
Kanazawa
Included Activities
- Visit Kanazawa Castle
- Explore Nagamachi district
- Visit Nomura House
Optional Activities
- Gold-leaf ice cream (extra cost)
Landmarks
Kanazawa Castle
Nagamachi Samurai District
Nomura House
Day 8
Kanazawa to Kyoto
Kanazawa to Kyoto
Included Activities
- Travel on Shinkansen to Kyoto
- Visit Nishiki Market
- Explore Pontocho alley
Landmarks
Nishiki Market
Pontocho Alley
Kamo River
Day 9
Kyoto
Kyoto
Included Activities
- Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine
- Hike to Yotsutsuji viewing platform
- Visit Kiyomizudera Temple
- Explore Higashiyama and Gion alleyways
Landmarks
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Yotsutsuji Viewing Platform
Kiyomizudera Temple
Higashiyama District
Gion District
Day 10
Kyoto
Kyoto
Included Activities
- Explore Arashiyama bamboo forest
Optional Activities
- Tenryu-ji Temple admission (on site)
- Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion) visit
- Ginkaku-ji (Silver Pavilion) visit
Landmarks
Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
Tenryu-ji Temple
Kinkaku-ji
Ginkaku-ji
Day 11
Kyoto
Kyoto
Included Activities
- Explore Maruyama Park
- Walk Philosopher's Path
- Visit Yokai Street
Landmarks
Maruyama Park
Philosopher's Path
Yokai Street
Day 12
Kyoto to Himeji to Hiroshima
Kyoto to Himeji to Hiroshima
Included Activities
- Travel on Shinkansen to Himeji
- Visit Himeji Castle
- Travel on Shinkansen to Hiroshima
- Explore Hiroshima Castle area
Optional Activities
- Visit Japanese garden at Himeji
- Dine at Menme restaurant in Himeji
- Visit Peace Park
- Visit Atomic Bomb Dome
- Visit Peace Park Museum
Landmarks
Himeji Castle
Peace Park
Atomic Bomb Dome
Hiroshima Castle
Day 13
Hiroshima to Miyajima
Hiroshima to Miyajima
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing to Miyajima Shrine Island
- Visit Itsukushima Shrine and torii gate
Optional Activities
- Cable car to Shishiiwa viewpoint (payable locally)
- Mount Misen hiking (approximately 30 minutes to summit)
- Momoji Manju sweet treats (extra cost)
Landmarks
Itsukushima Shrine
Miyajima Torii Gate
Shishiiwa Viewpoint
Mount Misen
Omotesando Street
Day 14
Hiroshima
Hiroshima
Included Activities
- Visit Peace Park
- Visit A-Bomb Dome
- Visit Children's Peace Monument
- Visit Shukkei-en Garden
- Visit Hiroshima Castle
Optional Activities
- Dining on okonomiyaki (local specialty)
Landmarks
Peace Park
Atomic Bomb Dome
Children's Peace Monument
Flame of Peace
Shukkei-en Garden
Hiroshima Castle
Day 15
Hiroshima to Osaka
Hiroshima to Osaka
Included Activities
- Travel on Shinkansen to Osaka
- Explore Den Den Town
Optional Activities
- Visit Maid Café (payable on site)
- Try takoyaki food
Landmarks
Den Den Town
Day 16
Osaka
Osaka
Included Activities
- Shop at Shinsaibashi
- Explore Dotonbori district
- Explore Amerika-mura district
Optional Activities
- Umeda Sky Building Floating Gardens (ticket available, cost varies)
- Maid Café visits
Landmarks
Shinsaibashi
Umeda Sky Building
Dotonbori
Amerika-mura
Day 17
Osaka and Nara
Osaka and Nara
Included Activities
- Visit Sumiyoshi Shrine
- Travel to Nara Park by rail
Optional Activities
- Nishinomaru Garden admission (payable locally)
- Kasuga Shrine visit (extra cost)
- Todai-ji Temple and Daibutsu visit (extra cost)
Landmarks
Sumiyoshi Shrine
Nishinomaru Garden
Osaka Castle
Nara Park
Kasuga Shrine
Todai-ji Temple
Day 18
Osaka
Osaka
Optional Activities
- Umeda Sky Building Floating Gardens (optional revisit)
- Final shopping at Shinsaibashi
Day 19
Arrival at Home
Arrival at Home

Landmarks
Shibuya Crossing
Harajuku
Yoyogi Park
Meiji Shrine
Shinjuku

Landmarks
Tsukiji Market
Imperial Palace
Asakusa
Senso-ji Temple
Tokyo Skytree

Landmarks
Akihabara

Landmarks
Mt. Fuji
Higashi Chaya District
Nagamachi Samurai District
Kanazawa Castle
Kenrokuen Garden
Gyokusen Inmaru Garden

Landmarks
Kanazawa Castle
Nagamachi Samurai District
Nomura House

Landmarks
Nishiki Market
Pontocho Alley
Kamo River

Landmarks
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Yotsutsuji Viewing Platform
Kiyomizudera Temple
Higashiyama District
Gion District

Landmarks
Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
Tenryu-ji Temple
Kinkaku-ji
Ginkaku-ji

Landmarks
Maruyama Park
Philosopher's Path
Yokai Street

Landmarks
Himeji Castle
Peace Park
Atomic Bomb Dome
Hiroshima Castle

Landmarks
Itsukushima Shrine
Miyajima Torii Gate
Shishiiwa Viewpoint
Mount Misen
Omotesando Street

Landmarks
Peace Park
Atomic Bomb Dome
Children's Peace Monument
Flame of Peace
Shukkei-en Garden
Hiroshima Castle

Landmarks
Den Den Town

Landmarks
Shinsaibashi
Umeda Sky Building
Dotonbori
Amerika-mura

Landmarks
Sumiyoshi Shrine
Nishinomaru Garden
Osaka Castle
Nara Park
Kasuga Shrine
Todai-ji Temple

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Guide
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Accommodation
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Food
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Tour Operator
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Markus4.0•July 2024
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All in all, a really great experience and a trip to remember. If I could make a few points for improvement: 1. as...
All in all, a really great experience and a trip to remember. If I could make a few points for improvement: 1. as the trip was made on the Shinkansen trains, hotels near the station would just be more convenient. Some of the hotels were really far away (sometimes almost 6km as in Osaka). This means either unnecessary dragging of luggage (which is cumbersome and time-consuming given the temperatures and routes) or high cab costs or, again, cumbersome, arduous use of local public transport. I have seen really nice hotels near the station and that would have really enhanced the trip. Especially because at the beginning you are not yet familiar with the customs of local public transport. 2. if you are traveling as a young couple (and we explicitly asked for this), then a double bed would of course be nicer on vacation than two single beds. Even when we asked, this wish could not be fulfilled in some hotels despite "24-hour travel assistance". If I were to book the hotels myself, I could pay attention to this, but unfortunately not with this package tour. 3. the costs of the Suica top-up have still not been reimbursed (after almost 3 weeks). It's not a shame, but this is simply a bank transfer, how long can it take? 4. the booking was a bit bumpy, first the wrong price was confirmed to us, then a transfer of the correct amount was requested (although the website said that the amount would be debited from the credit card). Everything was sorted out, but you have enough other things to do with travel planning. Just yesterday (3 days after our return) we received 2 more emails stating that the payment had been received (we had already received this email before the start of the trip) and wishing us a pleasant trip. The documents "will arrive 1-2 weeks before departure". Please what? The trip is already behind us. It all tarnishes the professionalism a little and shouldn't really happen like this. 5 Finally, I would like to point out that I assume no one from the travel company has ever taken this trip themselves. If they had, they would have realized that it would have been better to visit Koyto and Osaka one after the other. So we basically drove past Osaka, to Hiroshima and then back to Osaka. In our opinion, this could have been better planned if we had traveled the route in a different order. In the end, we were pleased that the sim cards were included, which were very often helpful and useful. We particularly liked the Reysol Hotel in Kyoto, it was an absolute recommendation. Great rooms, very modern. The Knot Hiroshima had a great location (right next to the Peace Park) and a nice roof terrace, albeit with very small rooms. Likewise the Joytel in Osaka, very small rooms and a wild location in the Shinsekai gaming district, relatively far from the city center. The Square Kanazawa was well located and also quite nice rooms in terms of facilities and size. Moreover, the possibility of onsen on the rooftop was really great.Show more
Traveled in June 2024
Reply from: journaway DACH
Dear Markus, Thank you very much for your detailed feedback and for taking the time to share your experiences with us so openly. We are very pleased to hear that the trip was a great and memorable experience for you overall - especially the positive impressions of the hotels in Kyoto, Hiroshima, Osaka and Kanazawa, as well as the use of the SIM cards, seem to have really enriched your trip. It is feedback like this that shows us where we are already doing a lot of things right - and where there is still room for improvement. At the same time, we take your points of criticism very seriously. The location of the hotels - especially with regard to Shinkansen connections - is an absolutely justified point. We understand how exhausting it can be to walk long distances to the hotel with luggage, especially in high temperatures and in an unfamiliar environment. Your comment about the bed configuration in the hotels is also understandable - but unfortunately we cannot influence the bed distribution on site. As far as the Suica refund and the bumpy booking process are concerned, this should not happen. We are taking a close look internally at why this delay and contradictory emails occurred - something like this not only looks unprofessional, but is of course also annoying for you as a customer. And yes - your comment about the routing is also understandable. A more logical route planning (e.g. Osaka and Kyoto one after the other) would have saved travel time and made the process more relaxed. We will take this point into account when optimizing our tour planning. Thank you for your praise of individual accommodations - such tips are very helpful for future guests as well as for us. We very much hope that, despite the points mentioned, you will have many wonderful memories - and perhaps we will be able to welcome you again on a future trip and show that we take your feedback seriously. Kind regards, Renska from journaway
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