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Imperial Capitals of Japan & Hiroshima Small Group Tour

9 days
From Tokyo to Hiroshima
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Tokyo

    Your driver meets you at Tokyo airport and takes you to your hotel for check-in. After that, the day is yours to spend however you'd like, whether that's resting from travel or heading out to get a feel for the city on your own.

    Start point
    Tokyo Prefecture, Japan (Your driver meets you at the arrivals hall and transfer you to your hotel., 00:00 - 00:00)
    Accommodation
    Hotel ( Park Hotel Tokyo)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Tokyo on your own
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  2. Day 2

    Tokyo

    Following breakfast, you'll meet your private guide and start exploring Tokyo by public train. The day includes the Imperial Palace to see Japanese cultural heritage, then walking through Nihonbashi's historic streets. Later you'll take the metro to Tokyo Sky Tree and go up to the 350-meter observation deck for views across the city. By evening, you'll reach Asakusa Temple, Tokyo's oldest, where you can walk the traditional grounds and browse shops along Nakamise street.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel ( Park Hotel Tokyo)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Tokyo Imperial Palace
    • Walking tour of Nihonbashi district
    • Visit to Tokyo Sky Tree observation deck (350 meters)
    • Guided visit to Asakusa Temple
    • Explore Nakamise shopping street
    Landmarks
    Imperial Palace
    Nihonbashi
    Tokyo Sky Tree
    Asakusa Temple
    Nakamise
  3. Day 3

    Ashi Lake - Mt. Fuji

    Your guide and driver take you on a full-day tour to Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park. You'll see Mt. Fuji, Japan's highest peak, along with the sacred temples and shrines surrounding it. The tour also includes Ashi Lake, a volcanic crater lake formed over 3,000 years ago. This route shows the region's natural landscape and cultural significance throughout the day.

    Accommodation
    Hotel ( Park Hotel Tokyo)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour to Mt. Fuji
    • Guided tour to Ashi Lake
    • Private driver and guide service
    Landmarks
    Mount Fuji
    Ashi Lake
    Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park
  4. Day 4

    Tokyo to Kyoto

    You'll travel from Tokyo to Kyoto on the Shinkansen, Japan's famous bullet train. It's a quick and smooth ride that many consider a quintessential part of visiting Japan. Your driver picks you up at Kyoto station and brings you to your hotel for check-in. The evening is yours to either rest or start exploring the city.

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Kanra Kyoto)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Kyoto in the evening
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  5. Day 5

    Kyoto

    After breakfast, your guide leads you through Kyoto's cultural highlights starting at the Kyoto Imperial Palace where you can walk through historic buildings and recently opened gardens. From there you'll head to Arashiyama to see the famous Bamboo Forest. Next comes Kinkakuji, a UNESCO World Heritage Buddhist temple known for its golden exterior. Late in the day, you'll participate in a traditional tea ceremony where you'll wear a kimono, taste matcha tea, and have Japanese sweets.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Kanra Kyoto)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Kyoto Imperial Palace
    • Visit to Arashiyama district
    • Guided tour of Bamboo Forest
    • Guided tour of Kinkakuji Temple
    • Traditional Japanese tea ceremony with kimono
    Landmarks
    Kyoto Imperial Palace
    Arashiyama
    Bamboo Forest
    Kinkakuji
  6. Day 6

    Kyoto

    This half-day tour covers two notable Kyoto sites using public trains to get between them. First, you'll visit Fushimi Inari Shrine with its thousands of red torii gates winding up through the forest on Mount Inari. Then it's on to Sanjusangendo Temple to see its 1,001 statues of Kannon, the goddess of mercy. The afternoon and evening after that are free to do what you want.

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Kanra Kyoto)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Fushimi Inari Shrine
    • Hiking trails through Mount Inari forest
    • Guided tour of Sanjusangendo Temple
    Landmarks
    Fushimi Inari Shrine
    Mount Inari
    Sanjusangendo Temple
  7. Day 7

    Kyoto to Hiroshima

    You'll check out from your Kyoto hotel this morning and your driver takes you to the train station for travel to Hiroshima. Once you arrive, the same driver picks you up and brings you to your centrally located hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is open for you to walk around and explore the city independently.

    Accommodation
    Hotel (THE KNOT Hiroshima)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Hiroshima on your own
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  8. Day 8

    Miyajima Island

    Your guide takes you on a 6-hour tour covering Hiroshima city and Miyajima Island. In the city, you'll visit Peace Memorial Park and the Peace Memorial Museum, which documents the events of August 6th and the atomic bomb's impact. You'll also see the A-Bomb Dome, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Later, you'll take a ferry to Miyajima Island to visit Itsukushima Shrine and its iconic torii gate, which appears to float during high tide.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (THE KNOT Hiroshima)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
    • Visit to Peace Memorial Museum
    • Guided visit to A-Bomb Dome
    • Ferry to Miyajima Island
    • Guided visit to Itsukushima Shrine
    Landmarks
    Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
    Peace Memorial Museum
    A-Bomb Dome
    Miyajima Island
    Itsukushima Shrine
  9. Day 9

    Hiroshima to Departure

    After having breakfast and checking out of your hotel, your driver takes you to the airport for your flight home.

    End point
    Hiroshima, Japan (After breakfast and check-out, your private driver takes you to the airport for your flight back home., 00:00 - 00:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast
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