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

12 days
From Tokyo to Osaka
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Plan your adventure:
In-depth Cultural
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

    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 (Sotetsu Fresa Inn Higashi Shinjuku)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore nearby neighborhood
    • Sample Japanese cuisine at a local restaurant
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  2. Day 2

    Tokyo

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch and soft drink), Snack (Matcha drink or Matcha gelato)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Pearl Hotel Shinjuku Akebonobashi )

    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 350m observatory
    • Visit Odaiba Tokyo Bay Side Area
    • Tokyo Bay Cruise
    • Matcha drink or Matcha gelato
    Landmarks
    Meiji Shrine
    Imperial Palace
    Sensoji Temple
    Kaminari-mon Gate
    Nakamise Shopping Street
    Tokyo Skytree
    Odaiba
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  3. Day 3

    Tokyo

    Accommodation
    Hotel (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 boutiques
    • Explore Akihabara for electronics and anime
    • Dine at Tsukiji Outer Market for sushi
    • Sample ramen or quirky themed cafes
    Landmarks
    Shibuya Crossing
    Harajuku
    Meiji Shrine
    Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
    Ginza
    Akihabara
    Tsukiji Outer Market
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  4. Day 4

    Tokyo to Sapporo

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Mitsui Garden Hotel Sapporo West), Hotel (Tenza Hotel & SKYSPA at Sapporo Central)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Sapporo city streets
    • Sample Hokkaido's fresh seafood
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  5. Day 5

    Sapporo

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Mitsui Garden Hotel Sapporo West)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Hokkaido Shrine
    • Explore Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium (self-guided tour)
    • Discover Shiroi Koibito Park (self-guided tour)
    • Browse Sapporo City Wholesale Market (self-guided tour)

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch at Sapporo City Wholesale Market
    Landmarks
    Hokkaido Shrine
    Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium
    Shiroi Koibito Park
    Sapporo City Wholesale Market
    Sapporo Clock Tower
    Former Hokkaido Government Office
    Odori Park
    Hokkaido Museum of Art
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  6. Day 6

    Sapporo

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Mitsui Garden Hotel Sapporo West)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Asahiyama Zoo with admission
    • View Patchwork Road from bus
    • Visit Aoi Ike (Blue Pond) in Biei
    • English-speaking tour guide
    • Transportation

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Farm Tomita lavender fields (June 1 - October 10 only)
    • Visit Ningle Terrace craft village (April, May, October 11 - November 3 only)
    Landmarks
    Asahiyama Zoo
    Patchwork Road
    Seven Star Tree
    Ken and Mary Tree
    Aoi Ike (Blue Pond)
    Farm Tomita
    Ningle Terrace
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  7. Day 7

    Sapporo to Hiroshima

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Vista Hiroshima ), Hotel (Sejour Inn Nagarekawa)

    Optional Activities

    • Walk through Hiroshima's vibrant streets
    • Sample Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki
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  8. Day 8

    Hiroshima - Miyajima

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Vista Hiroshima )

    Included Activities

    • Hotel meet-up with licensed local English-speaking guide
    • Customizable tour of 3-4 sites including Miyajima, Itsukushima Shrine, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, Shukkeien Japanese garden, and/or Hiroshima Castle
    Landmarks
    Itsukushima Shrine
    Torii Gate (Miyajima)
    Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
    Shukkeien Japanese Garden
    Hiroshima Castle
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  9. Day 9

    Hiroshima to Osaka

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sotetsu Fresa Inn Yodoyabashi )

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Osaka's lively streets
    • Sample takoyaki street food
    • Sample okonomiyaki street food
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  10. Day 10

    Osaka

    Meals
    Snack (Takoyaki), Snack (Okonomiyaki), Snack (Kushikatsu (6 pieces)), Beverage (3 drinks)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sotetsu Fresa Inn Yodoyabashi )

    Included Activities

    • English-speaking local guide
    • Taste takoyaki
    • Taste okonomiyaki
    • Taste 6 pieces of kushikatsu
    • 3 drinks
    • Tour photos
    • Explore Dotonbori neighborhood
    • Explore Shinsekai neighborhood
    • Visit local food shops and hidden spots
    Landmarks
    Dotonbori
    Shinsekai
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  11. Day 11

    Osaka

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sotetsu Fresa Inn Yodoyabashi )

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Dotonbori streets
    • Visit Osaka Castle
    • Shop at Shinsaibashi-suji arcade
    • Visit Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
    • Visit Umeda Sky Building's Floating Garden Observatory
    Landmarks
    Dotonbori
    Osaka Castle
    Shinsaibashi-suji
    Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
    Umeda Sky Building
  12. Day 12

    Osaka

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

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