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Splendours of Japan (Hiroshima, Takayama Festival)

13 days
From Tokyo to Osaka
4.1 (14 reviews)
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 32
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Tokyo

    Tokyo
    Accommodation
    Hotel (New Otani Garden Tower)
  2. Day 2

    Tokyo

    Tokyo
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (New Otani Garden Tower)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Sensoji Buddhist Temple
    • Stroll Nakamise Street in Shitamachi (downtown Tokyo)
    • Ascend Tokyo Skytree for panoramic views of the city skyline
    • Stroll around Ginza shopping district

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Shinjuku by night with your Travel Director
    Landmarks
    Sensoji Buddhist Temple
    Tokyo Skytree
    Ginza
    Shinjuku
  3. Day 3

    Tokyo - Fuji Five Lakes District

    Tokyo - Fuji Five Lakes District
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Fuji Marriott Yamanakako)

    Included Activities

    • View Imperial Palace Plaza and bridges
    • Walk through East Gardens
    • Browse Tokyo National Museum
    • Learn sushi preparation from a sushi chef
    • Visit Oshino Hakkai village and view eight spring-fed ponds
    Landmarks
    Imperial Palace Plaza
    East Gardens
    Tokyo National Museum
    Oshino Hakkai
    Mount Fuji
  4. Day 4

    Fuji Five Lakes District - Takayama

    Fuji Five Lakes District - Takayama
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Associa Takayama Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Journey to Mt. Fuji 5th Station for sweeping views over Lake Kawaguchiko and surrounding peaks
    • Travel through the Japanese Alps to Takayama
    Landmarks
    Mount Fuji 5th Station
    Lake Kawaguchiko
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Takayama

    Takayama
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Japanese Hida-gyu beef from black-haired Japanese cattle), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Associa Takayama Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Walk through Edo-style streets of Takayama's Old Town
    • Admire yatai floats at the Takayama Festival with karakuri ningyo mechanical marionettes
    • Watch local artisans make washi paper in Gokayama village
    • Make your own washi paper at the MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience
    Landmarks
    Takayama Old Town
    Gokayama
  6. Day 6

    Gokayama - Kanazawa

    Gokayama - Kanazawa
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kanazawa Tokyu)

    Included Activities

    • Admire Gassho-zukuri wooden houses in Gokayama
    • Walk through Omichio Market
    • Visit Kenroku-en gardens
    • Learn secrets of gold leaf painting from a Local Specialist
    Landmarks
    Gokayama
    Omichio Market
    Kenroku-en
  7. Day 7

    Kanazawa - Kyoto

    Kanazawa - Kyoto
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto)

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour through Gion district
    • Visit Kinkakuji Temple and the Golden Pavilion
    Landmarks
    Gion District
    Kinkakuji Temple
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  8. Day 8

    Kyoto

    Kyoto
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Kaiseki lunch with Nakamura Family at a traditional Japanese restaurant, learn about local customs), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine with orange torii gates
    • Admire 1,001 statues of goddesses at Sanjusangen-do Hall
    • Connect with locals at a traditional restaurant during Be My Guest experience
    Landmarks
    Fushimi Inari Shrine
    Sanjusangen-do Hall
  9. Day 9

    Kyoto - Awaji Island - Kotohira

    Kyoto - Awaji Island - Kotohira
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kotohira Grand Sakuranosho Ryokan)

    Included Activities

    • Cross the Seto Inland Sea on the world's largest suspension bridge to Awaji Island
    • Walk around Yumebutai complex with 100 Stepped Garden
    • Visit the Water Temple
    • Visit Kotohira-gu Shrine for countryside views

    Optional Activities

    • Soak in the onsen hot spring bath at the ryokan
    Landmarks
    Seto Inland Sea
    Awaji Island
    Yumebutai
    Water Temple
    Kotohira-gu Shrine
  10. Day 10

    Kotohira - Hiroshima

    Kotohira - Hiroshima
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Rihga Royal)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Zentsuji Temple, the 75th temple on the 88-temple Shikoku Pilgrimage
    • Stop at Ōshima Island for lunch
    Landmarks
    Zentsuji Temple
    Ōshima Island
    Setouchi Shimanami Kaido Expressway
  11. Day 11

    Hiroshima - Miyajima Island - Hiroshima

    Hiroshima - Miyajima Island - Hiroshima
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki, a savoury pancake made with egg, cabbage, soba noodles, and meat, seafood or cheese grilled on a hot plate)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Rihga Royal)

    Included Activities

    • Travel by ferry to Miyajima Island
    • Visit Itsukushima Shrine and its iconic torii gate
    • Visit Peace Memorial Park and Museum
    • Sample Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki
    Landmarks
    Miyajima Island
    Itsukushima Shrine
    Peace Memorial Park
    Peace Memorial Museum
  12. Day 12

    Hiroshima - Osaka

    Hiroshima - Osaka
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sheraton Miyako)

    Included Activities

    • Travel by high-speed bullet train to Osaka
    • Free time for shopping in Dotonbori Street area
    • Visit Osaka Castle
    Landmarks
    Dotonbori
    Osaka Castle
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  13. Day 13

    Osaka

    Osaka
    Meals
    Breakfast

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4.1
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    4.0
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  • Thomas5.0April 2026
    What a fantastic trip. It was a well organised and supervised trip. Great range of places and great motels. We really...
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    Traveled in April 2026
    Reply from: Trafalgar
    Thank you for travelling with us and for sharing your feedback. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the range of destinations, accommodation and the overall organisation of the trip. It is also great to know that travelling with a diverse group added to your experience in a meaningful way. Your kind comments about your Travel Director’s knowledge and ability to support a varied group are very much appreciated and will be shared with them. We are grateful for your feedback and hope to welcome you on another journey in the future.
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  • Tom
    Tom5.0October 2025
    It was perfect. The guide MIKE wad tremendous. The only thing better was the people! Mike was extremely talented and...
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    Traveled in October 2025
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    Thank you for your kind words and taking this adventure with us.
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  • Marcie
    Marcie1.0October 2024
    Avoid Trafalgar’s Splendors of Japan with Hiroshima Tour & Terrible Experience with Trafalgar's Guest Services I...
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    Traveled in September 2024
    Reply from: Trafalgar
    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We appreciate your input and apologise for any inconvenience you may have experienced. Our team has initiated a case to review your booking, and our Guest Relations Department will contact you in due course to discuss your concerns further. Thank you again for your feedback.
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  • Kevin4.0March 2024
    A pretty comprehensive tour
    Traveled in March 2024
    Reply from: Trafalgar
    Thank you for choosing Trafalgar for your travel adventure; we appreciate your positive review and being our guest.
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  • Vivian5.0November 2023
    The itinerary provided a very wide and varied taste of Japanese culture. The tour guide was personable and excellent.
    Traveled in October 2023
    Reply from: Trafalgar
    Thank you for taking the time to share your review with us. We appreciate hearing from our clients and learning about their experiences. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the exciting itinerary we had planned for you and that you found our Travel Director knowledgeable and professional. Our Travel Directors are valuable assets to our company, and we are proud to have them on our team. It was our pleasure to host you on tour, and we would love to welcome you back for your next travel adventure.
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  • Aida
    Aida5.0August 2023
    Nicely organized tour. Perfect hotels. Great food everywhere. Very comfortable busses. Extremely well organized,...
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    Traveled in August 2023
    Reply from: Trafalgar
    Thank you for sharing your review and photos with us. We're grateful for your positive feedback. We are delighted to learn that your Travel Director made you feel at home while sharing their expertise, insider tips, local secrets, and top recommendations of what Japan offers and providing you with professional service throughout the trip. That said, we hope you had an incredible adventure and returned home with many happy memories.
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  • Debra4.0April 2023
    Tour itself was quite good but Trafalgar's communication is extremely slow and definitely sub standard. Also lied...
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    Traveled in April 2023
    Reply from: Trafalgar
    Thank you for sharing your feedback with us during your time in Japan. Our Splendours of Japan starts from Tokyo and ends in Osaka; however, at times, for the safety of our valuable guests, there are occasions of last-minute changes to an itinerary due to unforeseen circumstances. Nevertheless, the travellers should be informed regarding these last minutes changes. With that in mind, hopefully, we will have the chance to restore your impression of our experiences in the future.
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  • Caroline
    Caroline5.0April 2018
    Awesome itinerary and tour.
    Traveled in March 2018
  • Abhay4.5April 2018
    Great tour, well paced for elderly people. Hotel locations were excellent.
    Traveled in April 2018
  • Errol5.0November 2017
    This tour was an excellent introduction to the special features of Japan: its history, culture, contemporary...
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    Traveled in November 2017

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