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Essence of Japan: A Journey Together

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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Tokyo

    Tokyo
    Start point
    Tokyo Prefecture, Japan (Narita Intl (NRT) Airport, 00:00 - 23:55)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (THE GATE HOTEL RYOGOKU by HULIC)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore the immediate surroundings of your hotel neighborhood
    • Browse Shinjuku district
    • Shop and explore Ginza
    • Visit Asakusa area
    • Sample street food
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  2. Days 2 - 3

    Tokyo

    Tokyo
    Meals
    Breakfast (Daily breakfast at hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (THE GATE HOTEL RYOGOKU by HULIC)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Imperial Palace
    • Explore Ginza shopping area
    • Visit Tsukiji fish market
    • Browse Akihabara electronics market
    • Explore Tokyo Station
    • Visit Sensoji Temple in Asakusa
    • Walk Nakamise-dōri shopping arcade
    • Visit the Golden Pavilion
    • Explore Ueno area and Ameyoko market
    • Visit Meiji Shrine in Shibuya
    • Experience Shibuya nightlife
    • Explore Tokyo's parks and nature reserves
    • Visit temples and shrines
    • Experience Tokyo's nightlife and bars
    Landmarks
    Imperial Palace
    Sensoji Temple
    Meiji Shrine
    Ginza
    Akihabara
    Tsukiji Fish Market
    Tokyo Station
    Shibuya
    Asakusa
    Ueno
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  3. Day 4

    Mt. Fuji and Hakone

    Mt. Fuji and Hakone
    Meals
    Breakfast (Daily breakfast at hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (Hilton Odawara Resort & Spa)

    Included Activities

    • Hotel pick-up and transfer with English-speaking driver
    • Viewing at Hakone Daikanzan
    • Visit Hakone Open Air Museum
    • Visit Owakudani sulphur hot spring
    • Visit Lake Motosu or Lake Sai
    • Drive around Mt. Fuji

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Fuji Gotemba distillery (on request)
    • Lunch at Gotemba Outlet Mall (at own expense)
    Landmarks
    Mt. Fuji
    Hakone Daikanzan
    Hakone Open Air Museum
    Owakudani
    Lake Ashi
    Gotemba Outlet Mall
    Lake Motosu
    Lake Sai
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  4. Day 5

    Hakone to Kyoto

    Hakone to Kyoto
    Meals
    Breakfast (Daily breakfast at hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (Mercure Kyoto Station )

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
    • Explore Ryoanji Zen garden
    • Visit Kiyomizu-dera temple
    • Visit Sanjusangendo temple
    • Visit Tenryu-ji temple
    • Explore Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
    • Walking tour of Gion geisha district
    • Visit temples and shrines
    • Explore teahouses and imperial residences
    • Experience Kyoto's culinary scene
    Landmarks
    Kinkaku-ji
    Ryoanji
    Kiyomizu-dera
    Sanjusangendo
    Tenryu-ji
    Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
    Gion
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  5. Day 6

    Kyoto and Nara

    Kyoto and Nara
    Meals
    Breakfast (Daily breakfast at hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (Mercure Kyoto Station )

    Included Activities

    • Visit Kinkaku-ji (Golden Temple)
    • Visit Nijo Castle
    • Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine
    • Explore Nara Park and interact with free-roaming deer
    • Visit Todaiji Big Buddha Temple
    • Hotel pick-up and return
    • English-speaking guide
    • All admission fees

    Optional Activities

    • Customize itinerary with guide based on preferences
    Landmarks
    Kinkaku-ji
    Nijo Castle
    Fushimi Inari Shrine
    Nara Park
    Todaiji Big Buddha Temple
    Mount Inari
    Kasuga Taisha
    Kofukuji
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  6. Day 7

    Kyoto

    Kyoto
    Meals
    Breakfast (Daily breakfast at hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (Mercure Kyoto Station )

    Optional Activities

    • Visit iconic landmarks
    • Wander through serene gardens
    • Explore historic temples
    • Visit teahouses
    • Explore imperial residences
    • Visit Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
    • Explore Ryoanji Zen garden
    • Visit Kiyomizu-dera
    • Visit Sanjusangendo
    • Visit Tenryu-ji
    • Explore Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
    • Walking tour of Gion geisha district
    • Delve into Kyoto's culinary scene
    Landmarks
    Kinkaku-ji
    Ryoanji
    Kiyomizu-dera
    Sanjusangendo
    Tenryu-ji
    Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
    Gion
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  7. Days 8 - 9

    Kyoto to Osaka

    Kyoto to Osaka
    Meals
    Breakfast (Daily breakfast at hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (Hotel Intergate Osaka Umeda)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Osaka Castle
    • Explore the Osaka Aquarium
    • Experience Dotonbori nightlife and restaurants
    • Explore Kita shopping and business district
    • Explore Minami entertainment district
    • Enjoy Osaka's street food and local cuisine
    • Visit Minoo suburb with woodland and waterfall
    • Hiking opportunities in Minoo
    • Relax at spa in Minoo
    • Browse modern architecture
    • Experience Osaka's vibrant nightlife
    Landmarks
    Osaka Castle
    Osaka Aquarium
    Dotonbori
    Kita
    Minami
    Minoo
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  8. Day 10

    Osaka to Airport

    Osaka to Airport
    End point
    Osaka, Japan (Kansai International Airport, 00:00 - 23:55)
    Meals
    Breakfast (Daily breakfast at hotel)

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