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Best of Japan

11 days
From Tokyo to Osaka

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Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
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 15 - 32
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Germany to Tokyo

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  2. Day 2

    Tokyo

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Airport transfer from Haneda Airport to hotel in Tokyo
    Landmarks
    Haneda Airport
  3. Day 3

    Tokyo

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Meiji Shrine
    • Mori Tower observation deck visit
    • Photo stop at Imperial Palace on Nijubashi Bridge
    • Visit Ginza district
    • Visit Asakusa district with Kannon Buddhist temple
    • Stroll along Sumida River banks
    • View of Tokyo Skytree TV tower
    Landmarks
    Meiji Shrine
    Mori Tower
    Imperial Palace
    Nijubashi Bridge
    Ginza district
    Asakusa district
    Kannon Buddhist Temple
    Sumida River
    Tokyo Skytree
  4. Day 4

    Tokyo or Nikko (optional)

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Bus excursion to Nikko
    • Visit Toshogu Shrine with wood carvings
    • Visit Rinnoji Temple
    • Cherry blossom viewing in Sumida Park or Ueno Park (seasonal)
    Landmarks
    Nikko National Park
    Toshogu Shrine
    Rinnoji Temple
    Sumida Park
    Ueno Park
  5. Day 5

    Hakone

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Bus trip to Kamakura
    • Visit Hasedera temple
    • Visit the Great Buddha
    • Boat tour in Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park (weather permitting)
    • Use of hotel's own onsen (hot spring bath)
    Landmarks
    Kamakura
    Hasedera temple
    Great Buddha
    Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park
    Mount Fuji (Fuji-san)
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Himeji - Hiroshima

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Shinkansen Super Express train journey Mishima to Himeji
    • Visit Himeji Castle (White Heron Castle)
    Landmarks
    Himeji Castle
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  7. Day 7

    Miyajima

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Peace Park and memorials
    • Visit Atomic Bomb Dome
    • Visit Peace Museum
    • Bus and ferry to Miyajima island
    • Visit Itsukushima Shrine gate
    Landmarks
    Peace Park
    Atomic Bomb Dome
    Peace Memorial Museum
    Miyajima
    Itsukushima Shrine
  8. Day 8

    Nara - Kyoto

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Bus trip to Nara
    • Walk through Nara Park
    • Visit Great Buddha Hall at Todaiji Temple
    • View Daibutsu (Great Buddha statue)
    • Visit Kofukuji Temple with 42-metre-high pagoda
    • View Golden Hall at Kofukuji Temple
    Landmarks
    Nara Park
    Todaiji Temple
    Daibutsu (Great Buddha)
    Kofukuji Temple
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  9. Day 9

    Kyoto

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walk to Arashiyama bamboo grove
    • Visit Tenryuji Zen Temple
    • Visit Kinkakuji Temple with Golden Pavilion
    • Visit Nijo Castle
    • Explore Shijo and Kawaramachi shopping streets
    • Visit Nishiki-dori traditional market street

    Optional Activities

    • Visit artistically illuminated temple garden in the evening (spring and fall)
    Landmarks
    Arashiyama bamboo grove
    Tenryuji Temple
    Kinkakuji Temple
    Nijo Castle
    Shijo street
    Kawaramachi street
    Nishiki-dori market street
  10. Day 10

    Kyoto

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Bus excursion with tour guide visiting multiple temples
    • Visit Silver Pavilion (Ginkakuji)
    • Stroll along Philosopher's Walk (spring cherry blossom season)
    • Visit Heian Shrine
    • Visit Nanzenji Temple with rock garden
    • Visit Fushimi-Inari Shrine with shrine gate galleries
    • Visit Sanjusangendo temple hall
    • Evening stroll through Gion old town district
    • Japanese evening with geisha dances and shabushabu dinner
    Landmarks
    Ginkakuji (Silver Pavilion)
    Philosopher's Walk
    Heian Shrine
    Nanzenji Temple
    Fushimi-Inari Shrine
    Sanjusangendo
    Gion
  11. Day 11

    Kyoto to Osaka

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Bus transfer to Osaka/Kansai Airport Island

    Optional Activities

    • Additional exploration of Kyoto on your own
    Landmarks
    Kansai International Airport
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Who is travelling?

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