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Majestic Japan with Osaka

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From Tokyo to Osaka
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  • Soft pink cherry blossoms arch over a calm moat where small boats drift on a sunny spring day.
  • Night panorama of pagoda and illuminated torii gate surrounded by cherry blossoms overlooking calm bay waters.
  • Historic Hiroshima Castle framed by brilliant autumn foliage under a bright partly cloudy sky.
  • Multi-tiered pagoda glowing with warm lights against the night sky.
  • Illuminated canal framed by blooming cherry blossoms and lanterns with crowds on a bridge and a distant snow-capped peak.
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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 8 - 46
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Tokyo

    Tokyo
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  2. Day 2

    Tokyo

    Tokyo
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Welcome dinner hosted by Tour Director)

    Included Activities

    • Guided sightseeing of Tokyo by subway
    • Visit to Meiji Shrine
    • Visit to Asakusa Kannon Temple
    • Visit to Nakamise shopping arcade
    • Welcome dinner hosted by Tour Director

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Ginza district
    • Explore Shibuya district
    • Dine at street food markets
    • Attend a game at Tokyo Dome
    Landmarks
    Meiji Shrine
    Asakusa Kannon Temple
    Nakamise shopping arcade
  3. Day 3

    Tokyo - Nagoya - Kyoto

    Tokyo - Nagoya - Kyoto
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Bullet train ride from Tokyo to Nagoya
    • Visit to Nagoya Castle
    • Sake tasting in Nagoya's yokocho
    Landmarks
    Nagoya Castle
  4. Day 4

    Kyoto

    Kyoto
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine
    • Visit Kinkakuji (Temple of the Golden Pavilion)
    • Traditional tea ceremony
    Landmarks
    Fushimi Inari Shrine
    Kinkakuji (Temple of the Golden Pavilion)
  5. Day 5

    Kyoto - Amanohashidate

    Kyoto - Amanohashidate
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Cruise on Amanohashidate Bay

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Gion with Tour Director
    • Dining at local ramen houses
    Landmarks
    Amanohashidate
    Gion
  6. Day 6

    Kyoto - Himeji - Bizen - Okayama

    Kyoto - Himeji - Bizen - Okayama
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Himeji Castle
    • Hands-on pottery experience in Bizen
    Landmarks
    Himeji Castle
  7. Day 7

    Okayama - Kurashiki

    Okayama - Kurashiki
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Koraku-en Garden
    • Visit to Ohara Museum
    • Visit to Bikan Historical Quarter
    Landmarks
    Koraku-en Garden
    Bikan Historical Quarter
  8. Day 8

    Okayama - Matsue - Yonago

    Okayama - Matsue - Yonago
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Matsue Castle
    • Visit to Adachi Museum of Art
    Landmarks
    Matsue Castle
    Adachi Museum of Art
  9. Day 9

    Yonago - Hiroshima

    Yonago - Hiroshima
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Shukkei-en Garden
    • Visit to Peace Memorial Park
    • Visit to Peace Memorial Museum
    • Visit to Memorial Hall
    Landmarks
    Shukkei-en Garden
    Peace Memorial Park
    Itinerary Image 1
  10. Day 10

    Hiroshima - Miyajima Island

    Hiroshima - Miyajima Island
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Japanese cooking class featuring Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki), Dinner (Farewell dinner hosted by Tour Director)

    Included Activities

    • Ferry to Miyajima Island
    • Visit to Itsukushima Shrine
    • Cable-car ride to Mount Misen
    • Japanese cooking class featuring Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki
    • Farewell dinner hosted by Tour Director

    Optional Activities

    • Free time in Hiroshima
    Landmarks
    Miyajima Island
    Itsukushima Shrine
    Mount Misen
    Itinerary Image 1
  11. Day 11

    Hiroshima - Osaka

    Hiroshima - Osaka
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch featuring okonomiyaki in Minami district)

    Included Activities

    • Bullet train ride from Hiroshima to Osaka
    • Guided sightseeing of Osaka Castle
    • Walking tour of Minami district
    • Lunch featuring okonomiyaki in Minami
    Landmarks
    Osaka Castle
    Minami district
  12. Day 12

    Osaka

    Osaka
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Return to Minami district
    • Visit the Open-Air Museum of Japanese Farmhouses
  13. Day 13

    Osaka

    Osaka
    Meals
    Breakfast

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    The independent tour of Japan was more of what I was looking for, as opposed to a bus tour!
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    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Japan. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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