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

12 days
From Tokyo to Osaka
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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. 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 4* (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 4* (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 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 4* (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 5* (Mitsui Garden Hotel Sapporo West), Hotel 5* (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 5* (Mitsui Garden Hotel Sapporo West)

    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 5* (Mitsui Garden Hotel Sapporo West)

    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 5* (Hotel Vista Hiroshima ), Hotel 4* (Sejour Inn Nagarekawa)

    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 5* (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 5* (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 5* (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 5* (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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