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Japan Escape

9 days

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From Tokyo to Kyoto

5.0 (34,416 reviews)

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Platinum Operator: Globus
City & Culture: 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

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Tokyo
Tokyo
Day 2
Tokyo
Tokyo
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Welcome dinner hosted by Tour Director)
Included Activities
- Visit to Meiji Shrine
- Tea ceremony
- Visit to Asakusa Kannon Temple
- Nakamise shopping arcade
Landmarks
Meiji Shrine
Asakusa Kannon Temple
Nakamise
Day 3
Tokyo
Tokyo
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Ginza or Shibuya districts
- Dine at street food markets
- Full day excursion to Five Lakes region and Mt. Fuji
Landmarks
Ginza
Shibuya
Day 4
Tokyo to Hiroshima
Tokyo to Hiroshima
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Shinkansen (bullet train) to Hiroshima
- Visit to Shukkei-en Garden
Landmarks
Shukkei-en Garden
Day 5
Hiroshima
Hiroshima
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Peace Memorial Park
- Visit to Memorial Museum
- Visit to Memorial Hall
- Ferry to Miyajima Island
- Visit to Itsukushima Shrine
Landmarks
Peace Memorial Park
Itsukushima Shrine
Miyajima Island
Day 6
Hiroshima - Kurashiki - Himeji - Kyoto
Hiroshima - Kurashiki - Himeji - Kyoto
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Explore Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter
- Visit to Himeji Castle
Landmarks
Bikan Historical Quarter
Himeji Castle
Day 7
Kyoto
Kyoto
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Japanese cooking class meal featuring miso soup, teriyaki chicken, and makizushi (sushi rolls))
Included Activities
- Visit to Fushimi Inari Shrine
- Visit to Kiyomizu Temple
- Yuzen Handmade Corner (Yuzen dyeing technique workshop)
- Japanese cooking class for lunch
Landmarks
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Kiyomizu Temple
Higashiyama District
Day 8
Kyoto to Nara
Kyoto to Nara
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner hosted by Tour Director)
Included Activities
- Visit to Kasuga Shrine
- Visit to Todaiji Temple
- Nara Park
Landmarks
Kasuga Shrine
Todaiji Temple
Nara Park
Day 9
Kyoto
Kyoto
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Meiji Shrine
Asakusa Kannon Temple
Nakamise

Landmarks
Ginza
Shibuya

Landmarks
Shukkei-en Garden

Landmarks
Peace Memorial Park
Itsukushima Shrine
Miyajima Island

Landmarks
Bikan Historical Quarter
Himeji Castle

Landmarks
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Kiyomizu Temple
Higashiyama District

Landmarks
Kasuga Shrine
Todaiji Temple
Nara Park

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Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

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Rating: 5.0 (34,416 reviews)
Response time: 12 hours
Response rate: 96%
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5.0

Dougal5.0•October 2023
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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Catherine5.0•October 2023
Wonderful introduction to Japan travelling and seeing some amazing places with our very friendly and well informed...
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JULIE5.0•October 2023
The independent tour of Japan was more of what I was looking for, as opposed to a bus tour!
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US $3,209 per person

Price based on Cheapest Room

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Price based on Private Double Room

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Japan Escape

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