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Imperial Capitals of Japan with Kanazawa Small Group Tour

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From Tokyo to Kanazawa
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 8 - 14
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Arrival in Tokyo

    Arrival in Tokyo
    Start point
    Tokyo Prefecture, Japan (Airport entrance)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Park Hotel Tokyo)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Tokyo on your own
  3. Day 2

    Tokyo

    Tokyo
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Park Hotel Tokyo)

    Included Activities

    • View Imperial Palace from outside
    • Visit Tokyo Sky Tree observation deck (350 meters)
    • Visit Asakusa Temple
    Landmarks
    Imperial Palace
    Tokyo Sky Tree
    Asakusa Temple
  4. Day 3

    Ashi Lake and Mt. Fuji

    Ashi Lake and Mt. Fuji
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Park Hotel Tokyo)

    Included Activities

    • Full-day tour to Mount Fuji
    • Visit temples and shrines at Mount Fuji
    • Explore Ashi Lake
    Landmarks
    Mount Fuji
    Ashi Lake
    Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park
  5. Day 4

    Tokyo to Kyoto

    Tokyo to Kyoto
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Hotel Kanra Kyoto)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Kyoto on your own
  6. Day 5

    Kyoto

    Kyoto
    Meals
    Breakfast (Traditional Japanese tea ceremony experience with matcha tea and Japanese sweets)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Hotel Kanra Kyoto)

    Included Activities

    • Japanese tea ceremony with kimono wearing
    • Taste matcha tea and Japanese sweets
    • Visit Kyoto Imperial Palace and gardens
    • Explore Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
    • Visit Kinkakuji Temple
    Landmarks
    Kyoto Imperial Palace
    Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
    Kinkakuji
  7. Day 6

    Kyoto

    Kyoto
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Hotel Kanra Kyoto)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine and hike through torii gates
    • Visit Sanjusangendo Temple
    Landmarks
    Fushimi Inari Shrine
    Sanjusangendo Temple
  8. Day 7

    Kyoto to Kanazawa

    Kyoto to Kanazawa
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Forza Kanazawa)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Higashi Chaya District and visit a preserved geisha house
    • Visit Nagamachi Samurai District and restored samurai residence
    Landmarks
    Higashi Chaya District
    Nagamachi Samurai District
  9. Day 8

    Takayama - Shirakawa-go

    Takayama - Shirakawa-go
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Forza Kanazawa)

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Takayama
    • Taste traditional Japanese sweets (rakugan)
    • Visit tofu maker and learn process
    • Visit sake brewery and taste varieties
    • Explore Shirakawa-go village and Gassho-zukuri houses
    Landmarks
    Takayama
    Shirakawa-go
  10. Day 9

    Departure from Kanazawa

    Departure from Kanazawa
    End point
    金沢市, Ishikawa, Japan (Your hotel entrance)
    Meals
    Breakfast

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