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Japan & Hong Kong: Kung Fu Meets Kawaii Culture

16 days
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From Hong Kong to Tokyo
4.6 (109 reviews)
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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
Self-guided
Independent exploration, backed by expert advice and support
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in German
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Departure

    Departure
  3. Day 2

    Hong Kong

    Hong Kong

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Central District street art
    • Visit colorful markets
    • Sample street food
    • Stroll through old tea stores and bubble tea spots
  4. Day 3

    Hong Kong

    Hong Kong

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Peak Tower with Sky Terrace 428 viewing platform (online booking available)
    • Hike to Victoria Peak for harbor and skyline views
    • Hike to Braemar Hill viewpoint
    • Explore Avenue of Stars and Bruce Lee statue
    Landmarks
    Central-Mid-Levels Escalators
    Peak Tower
    Victoria Peak
    Braemar Hill
    Avenue of Stars
    Bruce Lee statue
  5. Day 4

    Lantau Island

    Lantau Island

    Included Activities

    • Visit Tian Tan Buddha on Lantau Island
    • Watch light and laser show from harbour or rooftop bar

    Optional Activities

    • Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car with glass floor (payable locally)
    Landmarks
    Tian Tan Buddha
    Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car
  6. Day 5

    Hong Kong to Tokyo

    Hong Kong to Tokyo

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Tokyo's urban canyons and neon-lit streets
    • Visit hidden temples
    • Observe local culture and street scenes
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  7. Day 6

    Tokyo

    Tokyo

    Optional Activities

    • View Hachiko statue at Shibuya Station
    • Observe Shibuya Crossing
    • Visit Shibuya Scramble Square Observation Deck (ticket available on site)
    • Stroll Takeshita Street in Harajuku
    • Shopping in Shinjuku
    • Explore Golden Gai mini-bars
    • Visit karaoke venues
    • Visit Game Center
    Landmarks
    Hachiko statue
    Shibuya Crossing
    Shibuya Scramble Square
    Takeshita Street
    Harajuku
    Golden Gai
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  8. Day 7

    Tokyo

    Tokyo

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Akihabara's neon-lit streets and shops
    • Visit cosplay cafés
    • Browse manga and gaming stores
    • Dine at traditional Japanese restaurants
    • Visit convenience stores (konbinis)
    Landmarks
    Akihabara
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  9. Day 8

    Tokyo to Kyoto

    Tokyo to Kyoto

    Included Activities

    • Travel on Shinkansen bullet train to Kyoto

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Nishiki Market
    • Stroll through Kyoto's historic streets
    • Explore Pontocho alley in the evening
    Landmarks
    Nishiki Market
    Pontocho alley
    Kamo River
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  10. Day 9

    Kyoto

    Kyoto

    Optional Activities

    • Walk through Fushimi Inari Shrine's torii gates
    • Hike to Yotsutsuji viewing platform on Inari Mountain
    • Visit Kiyomizudera Temple
    • Watch sunset from Kiyomizudera Temple
    • Stroll through Higashiyama alley
    • Stroll through Gion alley
    Landmarks
    Fushimi Inari Shrine
    Inari Mountain
    Yotsutsuji viewing platform
    Kiyomizudera Temple
    Higashiyama alley
    Gion alley
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  11. Day 10

    Kyoto

    Kyoto

    Optional Activities

    • Walk through Arashiyama bamboo forest
    • Visit Tenryu-ji Temple with Zen garden (admission on site)
    • Visit Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
    • Visit Ginkaku-ji (Silver Pavilion)
    Landmarks
    Arashiyama bamboo forest
    Tenryu-ji Temple
    Kinkaku-ji
    Ginkaku-ji
  12. Day 11

    Hiroshima

    Hiroshima

    Included Activities

    • Visit Himeji Castle
    • Visit Peace Park and atomic bomb dome in Hiroshima
    • Walk around Hiroshima Castle

    Optional Activities

    • Japanese garden at Himeji Castle
    • Lunch at Menme restaurant with homemade udon noodles
    Landmarks
    Himeji Castle
    Peace Memorial Park
    Atomic Bomb Dome
    Hiroshima Castle
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  13. Day 12

    Miyajima

    Miyajima

    Included Activities

    • Visit Itsukushima Shrine and red torii gate on Miyajima
    • Explore Miyajima island
    • Visit Senjokaku Pagoda

    Optional Activities

    • Cable car to Shishiiwa viewpoint (payable on site)
    • Hike to Mount Misen peak (approximately 30 minutes)
    • Street food on Omotesando Street including Momiji Manju
    Landmarks
    Itsukushima Shrine
    Torii Gate of Itsukushima Shrine
    Shishiiwa Viewpoint
    Mount Misen
    Senjokaku Pagoda
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  14. Day 13

    Kyoto to Osaka

    Kyoto to Osaka

    Included Activities

    • Travel on Shinkansen bullet train to Osaka

    Optional Activities

    • Shop at Shinsaibashi
    • Visit Umeda Sky Building with Floating Gardens (ticket costs)
    • Explore Dotonbori with neon signs and street scenes
    • Take selfie with Spiderman on scallop shell in Dotonbori
    • Explore Amerika-mura neighborhood
    • Visit vintage shops and bars in Amerika-mura
    • Wave to Statue of Liberty on Americas-mura roof
    Landmarks
    Shinsaibashi
    Umeda Sky Building
    Floating Gardens
    Dotonbori
    Amerika-mura
  15. Day 14

    Osaka to Tokyo

    Osaka to Tokyo

    Included Activities

    • Visit Glico Running Man at Ebisubashi Bridge in Osaka
    • Check-in at capsule hotel in Tokyo
    • Visit izakaya for dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Shop for Kit-Kat souvenirs in Osaka
    • Upgrade to regular hotel room instead of capsule hotel
    Landmarks
    Glico Running Man
  16. Day 15

    Departure

    Departure

    Optional Activities

    • Shop at convenience store (konbini) for snacks and onigiri
  17. Day 16

    Departure

    Departure

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