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Land of the Rising Sun: 12-Day Iconic Japan Tour

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

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Tokyo

    Tokyo
    Start point
    成田国際空港 (Narita International Airport) (NRT), 古込1-1, 成田市, Chiba 286-0105, Japan (Main Entrance, 00:05 - 23:55)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Sotetsu Fresa Inn Higashi Shinjuku)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore nearby neighborhoods
    • Sample Japanese cuisine at local restaurants
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  3. Day 2

    Tokyo

    Tokyo
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch and soft drink), Snack (Macha drink or Macha gelato)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Sotetsu Fresa Inn Higashi Shinjuku)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Meiji Shrine
    • Visit Imperial Palace (East Garden or Nijubashi Bridge)
    • Explore Sensoji Temple, Kaminari-mon gate, and Nakamise shopping street
    • Skip-the-line admission to Tokyo Skytree observatory deck (350 meters)
    • Tokyo Bay Cruise
    • Macha drink or Macha gelato

    Optional Activities

    • Drive through Kabukicho district
    • View Former Hokkaido Government Office, Odori Park, and Hokkaido Museum of Art from bus
    Landmarks
    Meiji Shrine
    Imperial Palace
    Sensoji Temple
    Kaminari-mon
    Nakamise shopping street
    Tokyo Skytree
    Odaiba
    Shinjuku Love Statue
    Kabukicho
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  4. Day 3

    Tokyo

    Tokyo
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Sotetsu Fresa Inn Higashi Shinjuku)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Shibuya Crossing
    • Explore Harajuku shops and cafes
    • Visit Meiji Shrine
    • Visit Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
    • Shop at Ginza
    • Explore Akihabara
    • Dine at Tsukiji Outer Market
    • Sample ramen
    • Visit themed cafes
    Landmarks
    Shibuya Crossing
    Harajuku
    Meiji Shrine
    Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
    Ginza
    Akihabara
    Tsukiji Outer Market
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  5. Day 4

    Tokyo to Sapporo

    Tokyo to Sapporo
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Mitsui Garden Hotel Sapporo West), Hotel 4* (Tenza Hotel & SKYSPA at Sapporo Central)

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll through Sapporo streets
    • Sample Hokkaido's fresh seafood
    • Relax at hotel
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  6. Day 5

    Sapporo

    Sapporo
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Mitsui Garden Hotel Sapporo West), Hotel 4* (Tenza Hotel & SKYSPA at Sapporo Central)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Hokkaido Shrine
    • Self-guided tour of Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium
    • Self-guided tour of Shiroi Koibito Park
    • Self-guided tour of Sapporo City Wholesale Market with lunch option
    • View Former Hokkaido Government Office from bus
    • View Odori Park from bus
    • View Hokkaido Museum of Art from bus

    Optional Activities

    • Purchase lunch at Sapporo City Wholesale Market
    Landmarks
    Hokkaido Shrine
    Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium
    Shiroi Koibito Park
    Sapporo City Wholesale Market
    Sapporo Clock Tower
    Odori Park
    Hokkaido Museum of Art
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  7. Day 6

    Sapporo

    Sapporo
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Mitsui Garden Hotel Sapporo West), Hotel 4* (Tenza Hotel & SKYSPA at Sapporo Central)

    Included Activities

    • Admission to Asahiyama Zoo
    • View Patchwork Road from bus
    • View Biei Blue Pond
    • English-speaking guide
    • Transportation

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Farm Tomita (June 1 - October 10 departures only)
    • Visit Ningle Terrace (April, May, and October 11 - November 3 departures only)
    • Explore Mogumogu Time animal feeding demonstrations at Asahiyama Zoo
    Landmarks
    Asahiyama Zoo
    Patchwork Road
    Seven Star Tree
    Ken and Mary Tree
    Aoi Ike (Blue Pond), Biei
    Farm Tomita
    Ningle Terrace
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  8. Day 7

    Sapporo to Hiroshima

    Sapporo to Hiroshima
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Vista Hiroshima )

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll through Hiroshima streets
    • Sample Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki
    • Explore local atmosphere
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  9. Day 8

    Hiroshima - Miyajima

    Hiroshima - Miyajima
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Vista Hiroshima )

    Included Activities

    • Customizable tour of 3-4 sites from available options
    • Hotel meet-up
    • Licensed local English-speaking guide

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Miyajima island and Itsukushima Shrine
    • Visit Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
    • Visit Shukkeien Japanese garden
    • Visit Hiroshima Castle
    Landmarks
    Miyajima
    Itsukushima Shrine
    Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
    Shukkeien
    Hiroshima Castle
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  10. Day 9

    Hiroshima to Osaka

    Hiroshima to Osaka
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Sotetsu Fresa Inn Yodoyabashi )

    Included Activities

    • Transport from Hiroshima to Osaka by Bullet train

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll through Osaka streets
    • Sample takoyaki
    • Sample okonomiyaki
    • Explore local atmosphere
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  11. Day 10

    Osaka

    Osaka
    Meals
    Snack (1 box of Takoyaki), Lunch (Okonomiyaki), Snack (6 pieces of Kushikatsu), Beverage (3 drinks)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Sotetsu Fresa Inn Yodoyabashi )

    Included Activities

    • English-speaking guide
    • 1 box of Takoyaki
    • Okonomiyaki
    • 6 pieces of Kushikatsu
    • 3 drinks
    • Tour photos

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Dotonbori neighborhood
    • Explore Shinsekai neighborhood
    • Discover hidden alleys and shops
    • Visit local shrines
    Landmarks
    Dotonbori
    Shinsekai
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  12. Day 11

    Osaka

    Osaka
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Sotetsu Fresa Inn Yodoyabashi )

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Dotonbori
    • Visit Osaka Castle
    • Shop at Shinsaibashi-suji
    • Visit Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
    • Visit Umeda Sky Building Floating Garden Observatory
    Landmarks
    Dotonbori
    Osaka Castle
    Shinsaibashi-suji
    Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
    Umeda Sky Building Floating Garden Observatory
  13. Day 12

    Osaka

    Osaka
    End point
    Osaka, Japan (Kansai International Airport (KIX), 00:00 - 23:55)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Transfer to Kansai International Airport

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