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The Spirit of Japan: Tokyo, Shikoku & Kyoto W/Transfers & Breakfast Incl

13 days
From Tokyo to Kyoto
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 10
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Tokyo

    Tokyo
    Start point
    Tokyo Prefecture, Japan (Airport Arrivals gate, Our team will receive you with your name card)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Tokyo's iconic attractions
    • Browse shopping districts
    • Sample local cuisine
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  2. Day 2

    Tokyo

    Tokyo
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Tokyo City Highlights Tour with Local Guide
    • Visit Sensō-ji Temple in Asakusa
    • Explore Imperial Palace gardens
    • Discover Harajuku's pop culture scene
    • Visit Meiji Jingu Shrine

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Tsukiji Outer Market
    • Visit Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
    • Experience Meiji Jingu and Nezu Shrine
    • Explore Akihabara
    • Walk Takeshita Street
    • Stroll Hama Rikyu Gardens
    • Discover Shinjuku Golden Gai nightlife
    Landmarks
    Sensō-ji
    Imperial Palace
    Meiji Jingu
    Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
    Tsukiji Outer Market
    Nezu Shrine
    Akihabara
    Harajuku
    Takeshita Street
    Hama Rikyu Gardens
    Shinjuku Golden Gai
  3. Day 3

    Tokyo to Matsuyama

    Tokyo to Matsuyama
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Flight from Tokyo to Matsuyama

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Matsuyama surroundings
  4. Day 4

    Matsuyama

    Matsuyama
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Matsuyama Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Dogo Onsen Honkan
    • Explore Dogo Onsengai hot spring district
    • Tour Matsuyama Castle
    • Visit Ishite-ji Temple
    • Visit Isaniwa Shrine
    • Explore Matsuyama Castle Ninomaru Historical Garden
    • Visit Bansuiso
    • Shop at Okaido Shopping Street
    • Visit Botchan Train Museum
    • Visit The Museum of Art, Ehime
    • Visit Ehime Children's Castle
    Landmarks
    Dogo Onsen Honkan
    Matsuyama Castle
    Ishite-ji
    Isaniwa Shrine
    Matsuyama Castle Ninomaru Historical Garden
    Bansuiso
    Okaido Shopping Street
    Botchan Train Museum
    The Museum of Art, Ehime
    Ehime Children's Castle
  5. Day 5

    Matsuyama to Kochi

    Matsuyama to Kochi
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Train from Matsuyama to Kochi

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Kochi at leisure
  6. Day 6

    Kochi

    Kochi
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Best of Kochi Half-Day Tour: Castle & Hirome Market
    • Visit Kochi Hachimangu Shrine
    • Explore Obiyamachi Shopping Street
    • Tour Kochi Castle

    Optional Activities

    • Sample Katsuo no Tataki (seared bonito) at Hirome Market
    • Try other regional cuisine at Hirome Market
    Landmarks
    Kochi Hachimangu Shrine
    Obiyamachi Shopping Street
    Kochi Castle
    Hirome Market
  7. Day 7

    Kochi to Takamatsu

    Kochi to Takamatsu
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Train from Kochi to Takamatsu

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll through local shopping arcades
    • Enjoy the seaside atmosphere
    • Sample Sanuki udon cuisine
  8. Day 8

    Takamatsu

    Takamatsu
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Takamatsu: Customizable Tour with Local Guide

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Ritsurin Garden
    • Explore Takamatsu Castle
    • Browse Takamatsu Marugamemachi Shopping Street
    • Visit Yashima
    • Visit Shikoku Mura
    • Explore The Isamu Noguchi Garden Museum
    • Visit Sunport Takamatsu
    • Visit Kagawa Museum
    • Visit Takamatsu Symbol Tower
    • Visit Takamatsu City Museum of Art
    • Sample Sanuki udon noodles
    Landmarks
    Ritsurin Garden
    Takamatsu Castle
    Takamatsu Marugamemachi Shopping Street
    Yashima
    Shikoku Mura
    The Isamu Noguchi Garden Museum
    Sunport Takamatsu
    Kagawa Museum
    Takamatsu Symbol Tower
    Takamatsu City Museum of Art
  9. Day 9

    Takamatsu to Okayama

    Takamatsu to Okayama
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Scenic JR Marine Liner Journey from Takamatsu to Okayama

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Okayama at leisure
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  10. Day 10

    Okayama

    Okayama
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Okayama Tour with Licensed Guide

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Okayama Castle
    • Explore Okayama Korakuen garden
    • Visit Kibiji Literary Museum
    • Explore Handayama Botanical Garden
    • Visit Nishigawa Canal Park
    • Explore historic canal district of Kurashiki
    Landmarks
    Okayama Castle
    Okayama Korakuen
    Kibiji Literary Museum
    Handayama Botanical Garden
    Nishigawa Canal Park
    Kurashiki
  11. Day 11

    Okayama to Kyoto

    Okayama to Kyoto
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Train from Okayama to Kyoto

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll through nearby streets
    • Discover local cafes and shops
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  12. Day 12

    Kyoto

    Kyoto
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Japanese buffet with fresh seasonal ingredients overlooking Togetsukyo Bridge (for lunch-inclusive option))

    Included Activities

    • Kyoto: Fushimi Inari, Kinkakuji, Bamboo Grove Tour
    • Visit Kiyomizu-dera Temple
    • Visit Sanjusangen-do Temple
    • Explore Arashiyama district
    • View Togetsukyo Bridge
    • Walk through Sagano Bamboo Forest
    • Visit Tenryu-ji Temple
    • View Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
    • Visit Fushimi Inari Taisha
    Landmarks
    Kiyomizu-dera
    Sanjusangen-do
    Togetsukyo Bridge
    Sagano Bamboo Forest
    Tenryu-ji
    Kinkaku-ji
    Fushimi Inari Taisha
    Arashiyama
  13. Day 13

    Kyoto to Osaka Airport

    Kyoto to Osaka Airport
    End point
    京都市, Kyoto, Japan (Departure Gate, Our Driver cum guide will see you off here)
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Relax before heading to the airport

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    June 3rd, 2026
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