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Signature: Japan's Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka National Geographic

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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
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 22
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Tokyo

    Tokyo
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hilton Tokyo)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome Moment - Meet Your Expedition Leader
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  3. Day 2

    Tokyo

    Tokyo
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Chanko-nabe - traditional hotpot stew with sumo wrestlers), Dinner (Welcome dinner at a local Japanese restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hilton Tokyo)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome Moment - Meet Your Expedition Leader and Group
    • Sumo Experience and Chanko Lunch with the Wrestlers
    • Asakusa Neighbourhood & Senso-ji Temple Tour
    Landmarks
    Senso-ji Temple
    Thunder Gate
    Nakamise Street
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  4. Day 3

    Tokyo

    Tokyo
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Sushi lunch)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hilton Tokyo)

    Included Activities

    • Tsukiji Market & Sushi Lunch
    • Discover Tokyo's Captivating Contrasts
    Landmarks
    Tsukiji Market
    Ginza
    Shibuya Crossing
    Meiji Shrine
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  5. Day 4

    Tokyo to Hakone

    Tokyo to Hakone
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Multi-course Kaiseki dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Gora Onsen Setsugekka Bettei Suiun)

    Included Activities

    • Hakone Sightseeing
    • Ryokan Stay and Kaiseki Dinner
    Landmarks
    Lake Ashi
    Mount Fuji
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  6. Day 5

    Hakone to Kyoto

    Hakone to Kyoto
    Meals
    Breakfast (Traditional Japanese breakfast), Lunch (Bento lunch on board the bullet train)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Dusit Thani Kyoto)

    Included Activities

    • Maiko Tea Ceremony
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  7. Day 6

    Kyoto

    Kyoto
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Shojin ryori (vegetarian meal) with the monks)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Dusit Thani Kyoto)

    Included Activities

    • Expert-led Joju-ji Temple Zen Meditation
    • Nijo Castle and the Samurai Era
    Landmarks
    Joju-ji Temple
    Nijo Castle
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  8. Day 7

    Kyoto

    Kyoto
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Sake-paired lunch at Kizakura Sake Brewery with sashimi and local delicacies)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Dusit Thani Kyoto)

    Included Activities

    • Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine Visit
    • Sake Tasting and Brewery Tour
    • Free Time
    Landmarks
    Fushimi Inari Taisha
    Kizakura Sake Brewery
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  9. Day 8

    Kyoto to Hiroshima

    Kyoto to Hiroshima
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hilton Hiroshima)

    Included Activities

    • Hiroshima Park and Peace Memorial
    • Meeting with an A-Bomb Survivor
    • Okonomiyaki Dinner
    Landmarks
    Peace Memorial Park
    Atomic Bomb Dome
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  10. Day 9

    Hiroshima - Hagi

    Hiroshima - Hagi
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Seasonal lunch prepared with local families), Dinner (Light, tapas-style dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hilton Hiroshima)

    Included Activities

    • A Day in the Hagi Community
    • Welcome ceremony
    • Calligraphy
    • Prepare seasonal lunch with local families
    • Tea and stories with local hosts
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  11. Day 10

    Hiroshima to Osaka

    Hiroshima to Osaka
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Local lunch), Dinner (Casual ramen dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (W Osaka Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Swordsmith Workshop
    • Ramen Dinner
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  12. Day 11

    Osaka

    Osaka
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell Teppanyaki dinner with premium Wagyu beef)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (W Osaka Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Osaka Castle Visit
    • Explore Dotonbori and Osaka's Best Neighbourhoods
    • Teppanyaki Dinner
    Landmarks
    Osaka Castle
    Dotonbori
  13. Day 12

    Osaka

    Osaka
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Departure Day

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