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Japan Escape

9 days

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From Tokyo to Kyoto

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Operator: Globus
In-depth Cultural: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 8 - 46
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Tokyo
Day 2
Tokyo
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Welcome dinner hosted by Tour Director)
Included Activities
- Visit to Meiji Shrine
- Tea ceremony participation
- Visit to Asakusa Kannon Temple
- Nakamise shopping arcade visit
- Welcome dinner hosted by Tour Director
Landmarks
Meiji Shrine
Asakusa Kannon Temple
Nakamise shopping arcade
Day 3
Tokyo
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Ginza district
- Visit Shibuya district
- Dine at street food markets
- Full day excursion to Five Lakes region
- Mt. Fuji visit
Landmarks
Ginza
Shibuya
Mount Fuji
Day 4
Tokyo to Hiroshima
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Shinkansen (bullet train) ride to Hiroshima
- Visit to Shukkei-en Garden with Local Guide
Landmarks
Shukkei-en Garden
Day 5
Hiroshima - Miyajima Island
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Peace Memorial Park
- Visit to Peace Memorial Museum
- Visit to Memorial Hall
- Ferry to Miyajima Island
- Visit to Itsukushima Shrine
Landmarks
Peace Memorial Park
Peace Memorial Museum
Itsukushima Shrine
Day 6
Hiroshima - Kurashiki - Himeji - Kyoto
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Free time in Bikan Historical Quarter, Kurashiki
- Visit to Himeji Castle
Landmarks
Bikan Historical Quarter
Himeji Castle
Day 7
Kyoto
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Japanese cooking class including miso soup, teriyaki chicken, and makizushi (sushi roll) instruction by local chef)
Included Activities
- Visit to Fushimi Inari Shrine
- Visit to Kiyomizu Temple
- Yuzen dyeing technique lesson at Yuzen Handmade Corner
- Make your own Yuzen souvenir
- Japanese cooking class for lunch
Landmarks
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Kiyomizu Temple
Higashiyama District
Day 8
Kyoto - Nara
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner hosted by Tour Director)
Included Activities
- Visit to Kasuga Shrine
- Visit to Todaiji Temple
- Nara Park exploration
- Farewell dinner hosted by Tour Director
Landmarks
Nara Park
Kasuga Shrine
Todaiji Temple
Day 9
Kyoto
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Meiji Shrine
Asakusa Kannon Temple
Nakamise shopping arcade

Landmarks
Ginza
Shibuya
Mount Fuji

Landmarks
Shukkei-en Garden

Landmarks
Peace Memorial Park
Peace Memorial Museum
Itsukushima Shrine

Landmarks
Bikan Historical Quarter
Himeji Castle

Landmarks
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Kiyomizu Temple
Higashiyama District

Landmarks
Nara Park
Kasuga Shrine
Todaiji Temple

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Globus

(34,410 reviews)

Number of tours

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Age Range

5 to 80 years old

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Reviews from other tours by Globus

Tour Operator
5.0

Dougal
October 24th, 2023
5.0
Nauko was fantastic as a tour guide. Very excellent tour commentary. She made sure we had a great time. Both Bus...
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Review collected by Globus
Catherine
October 24th, 2023
5.0
Wonderful introduction to Japan travelling and seeing some amazing places with our very friendly and well informed...
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JULIE
October 23rd, 2023
5.0
The independent tour of Japan was more of what I was looking for, as opposed to a bus tour!
Review collected by Globus

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- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Japan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Japan. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Japan. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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Japan Escape

Itinerary

Tokyo

Tokyo

Included Activities

Tokyo

Optional Activities

Tokyo to Hiroshima

Included Activities

Hiroshima - Miyajima Island

Included Activities

Hiroshima - Kurashiki - Himeji - Kyoto

Included Activities

Kyoto

Included Activities

Kyoto - Nara

Included Activities

Kyoto

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