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Japan: From neon light to monk chanting

19 days
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From Tokyo to Osaka
4.6 (109 reviews)
  • Shinkansen train passing through a field of flowers with Mount Fuji.
  • Two people posing among red torii gates.
  • Aerial view of bustling city intersection at twilight.
  • Deer in front of iconic torii gate with people in the background.
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  • Path through a dense bamboo forest.
  • Person meditating in traditional garden setting.
  • Monks walking in traditional attire through a temple path.
  • Person meditating in a garden during autumn.
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Travel exclusively with your friends and family
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Independent exploration, backed by expert advice and support
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Departure

    Departure
  3. Day 2

    Tokyo

    Tokyo

    Included Activities

    • Exchange voucher for Japan Rail Pass at airport

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Tokyo neighborhoods independently
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  4. Day 3

    Tokyo

    Tokyo

    Included Activities

    • Shibuya Crossing
    • Harajuku exploration
    • Yoyogi Park visit
    • Meiji Shrine visit
    • Shinjuku exploration

    Optional Activities

    • Dining at izakayas in Shinjuku
    Landmarks
    Shibuya Crossing
    Harajuku
    Yoyogi Park
    Meiji Shrine
    Shinjuku
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  5. Day 4

    Tokyo

    Tokyo

    Included Activities

    • Tsukiji market exploration
    • Imperial Palace walk
    • Senso-ji Temple (Kannon Temple) visit
    • Tokyo Skytree visit

    Optional Activities

    • Tokyo Skytree observation deck ticket (available on site)
    Landmarks
    Tsukiji Market
    Imperial Palace
    Senso-ji Temple
    Tokyo Skytree
    Nihonbashi
  6. Day 5

    Tokyo

    Tokyo

    Included Activities

    • Akihabara exploration

    Optional Activities

    • Cosplay cafe visits
    • Manga and gaming store browsing
    • Restaurant dining in Akihabara
    Landmarks
    Akihabara
  7. Day 6

    Tokyo to Kanazawa

    Tokyo to Kanazawa

    Included Activities

    • Shinkansen journey to Kanazawa
    • Higashi Chaya geisha district exploration
    • Nagamachi samurai district exploration
    • Kanazawa Castle visit
    • Kenrokuen Garden visit

    Optional Activities

    • Traditional tea ceremony at Gyokusen Inmaru Garden (extra cost)
    Landmarks
    Higashi Chaya District
    Nagamachi Samurai District
    Kanazawa Castle
    Kenrokuen Garden
    Gyokusen Inmaru Garden
    Mount Fuji
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  8. Day 7

    Kanazawa to Kyoto

    Kanazawa to Kyoto

    Included Activities

    • Shinkansen journey to Kyoto
    • Nishiki market exploration
    • Old imperial city exploration

    Optional Activities

    • Dining in Pontocho alley
    Landmarks
    Nishiki Market
    Pontocho Alley
    Kamo River
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  9. Day 8

    Kyoto

    Kyoto

    Included Activities

    • Fushimi Inari Shrine visit
    • Inari Mountain hike
    • Yotsutsuji viewing platform visit
    • Kiyomizudera Temple visit
    • Higashiyama alley stroll
    • Gion alley stroll
    Landmarks
    Fushimi Inari Shrine
    Inari Mountain
    Yotsutsuji Viewing Platform
    Kiyomizudera Temple
    Higashiyama District
    Gion District
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  10. Day 9

    Kyoto

    Kyoto

    Included Activities

    • Arashiyama bamboo forest walk

    Optional Activities

    • Tenryu-ji Temple visit (admission on site)
    • Kinkaku-ji (golden pavilion) visit
    • Ginkaku-ji (silver pavilion) visit
    Landmarks
    Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
    Tenryu-ji Temple
    Kinkaku-ji
    Ginkaku-ji
  11. Day 10

    Kyoto

    Kyoto

    Included Activities

    • Maruyama Park visit
    • Philosopher's Path walk
    • Yokai Street exploration

    Optional Activities

    • Quirky souvenir shopping
    Landmarks
    Maruyama Park
    Philosopher's Path
    Yokai Street
  12. Day 11

    Kyoto to Hiroshima via Himeji

    Kyoto to Hiroshima via Himeji

    Included Activities

    • Shinkansen journey to Himeji
    • Himeji Castle visit

    Optional Activities

    • Japanese garden visit in Himeji
    • Udon dining at Menme restaurant in Himeji
    • Hiroshima Peace Park visit
    • Atomic Bomb Dome visit
    • Hiroshima Peace Museum visit
    • Hiroshima Castle evening stroll
    Landmarks
    Himeji Castle
    Hiroshima Peace Park
    Atomic Bomb Dome
    Hiroshima Castle
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  13. Day 12

    Hiroshima to Miyajima

    Hiroshima to Miyajima

    Included Activities

    • Ferry to Miyajima Shrine Island

    Optional Activities

    • Cable car to Shishiiwa viewpoint (payable locally)
    • Mount Misen hike (approximately 30 minutes)
    • Momiji Manju tasting on Omotesando Street
    Landmarks
    Itsukushima Shrine
    Miyajima Island
    Shishiiwa Viewpoint
    Mount Misen
    Omotesando Street
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  14. Day 13

    Hiroshima

    Hiroshima

    Included Activities

    • Peace Park visit
    • A-Bomb Dome visit
    • Hiroshima Castle visit
    • Children's Peace Monument visit
    • Flame of Peace visit
    • Shukkei-en Garden visit

    Optional Activities

    • Okonomiyaki dining
    Landmarks
    Hiroshima Peace Park
    Atomic Bomb Dome
    Hiroshima Castle
    Children's Peace Monument
    Flame of Peace
    Shukkei-en Garden
  15. Day 14

    Hiroshima to Koyasan

    Hiroshima to Koyasan
    Meals
    Dinner (Traditional Shojin-ryori vegan cuisine of the monks)

    Included Activities

    • Travel to Osaka by train
    • Funicular and bus to Mount Koya
    • Okunoin cemetery exploration
    • Traditional Shojin-ryori vegan dinner
    Landmarks
    Mount Koya
    Okunoin Cemetery
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  16. Day 15

    Koyasan to Osaka

    Koyasan to Osaka
    Meals
    Breakfast (Traditional vegan breakfast served by monks)

    Included Activities

    • Morning monk chanting ceremony
    • Traditional vegan breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Kongobuji Temple visit (admission on site)
    • Japan's largest rock garden exploration
    • Artistically painted sliding doors viewing
    Landmarks
    Kongobuji Temple
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  17. Day 16

    Osaka

    Osaka

    Optional Activities

    • Shinsaibashi shopping
    • Umeda Sky Building visit with Floating Gardens observation deck (ticket extra)
    • Dotonbori evening exploration
    • Dotonbori Spiderman photo opportunity
    • Amerika-mura exploration
    • Amerika-mura Statue of Liberty roof visit
    Landmarks
    Shinsaibashi
    Umeda Sky Building
    Floating Gardens
    Dotonbori
    Amerika-mura
  18. Day 17

    Osaka to Nara

    Osaka to Nara

    Included Activities

    • Sumiyoshi Shrine visit
    • Taiko bridge crossing

    Optional Activities

    • Nishinomaru Garden visit (admission on site)
    • Osaka Castle view
    • Kasuga Shrine visit at Nara Park
    • Todai-ji Temple and Daibutsu Buddha visit (extra cost)
    • Nara Park sika deer encounter
    Landmarks
    Sumiyoshi Shrine
    Nishinomaru Garden
    Osaka Castle
    Nara Park
    Kasuga Shrine
    Todai-ji Temple
  19. Day 18

    Osaka Departure

    Osaka Departure

    Optional Activities

    • Umeda Sky Building Floating Gardens final visit
    • Shinsaibashi final shopping
  20. Day 19

    Arrival Home

    Arrival Home

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