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Japan Highlights - 13 days

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Start and end in Tokyo
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  • Close-up of the Great Buddha bronze statue against a blue sky with clouds
  • Iconic red torii gate standing in blue waters near shrine buildings and forested shore
  • Bustling outdoor market street with festival streamers, stalls and shoppers
  • Tokyo skyline at dusk with illuminated Rainbow Bridge and Tokyo Tower
  • Snow-capped Mount Fuji towering over vibrant green terraced tea fields
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  • Young traveler walking along a tranquil bamboo forest path lit by golden light
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  • Modern facade of the Edo-Tokyo Museum with bold signage under blue sky
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Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Tokyo

    Tokyo
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    Dinner (Traditional welcome dinner featuring authentic Japanese cuisine)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome dinner at local restaurant
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  2. Day 2

    Tokyo

    Tokyo
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Tokyo
    • Visit Meiji Shrine
    • Visit Senso-ji Temple
    • Free time at Tsukiji Fish Market
    • Free time to explore Takeshita Street

    Optional Activities

    • Tokyo+ excursion: Visit to Skytree Tower for panoramic city views
    • Tokyo+ excursion: Dinner in Omoide Yokocho alleyways
    • Tokyo+ excursion: Walking tour of Shinjuku City
    Landmarks
    Meiji Shrine
    Senso-ji Temple
    Tsukiji Fish Market
    Takeshita Street
    Tokyo Skytree
    Omoide Yokocho
    Shinjuku City
  3. Day 3

    Tokyo - Kamakura - Hakone - Shizuoka

    Tokyo - Kamakura - Hakone - Shizuoka
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Great Buddha in Kamakura
    • Visit Tsurugaoka Hachiman Shrine
    • Photo stop for Mount Fuji views
    • Visit Hakone Shrine

    Optional Activities

    • Free time to explore Hakone further
    Landmarks
    Great Buddha of Kamakura
    Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine
    Hakone Shrine
    Mount Fuji
    Lake Ashi
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  4. Day 4

    Shizuoka - Iga

    Shizuoka - Iga
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit green tea plantation in Makinohara
    • Tour miso factory
    • Explore Toyota Museum
    Landmarks
    Toyota Museum
  5. Day 5

    Iga - Osaka

    Iga - Osaka
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Iga Ninja Museum with ninja demonstration
    • Visit Kehaya Sumo Museum
    • Osaka orientation tour
    • Free time to explore Dotonbori district

    Optional Activities

    • Premium Wagyu beef dinner
    Landmarks
    Iga Ninja Museum
    Dotonbori
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  6. Day 6

    Osaka - Himeji - Hiroshima

    Osaka - Himeji - Hiroshima
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Okonomiyaki dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Himeji Castle
    • Okonomiyaki dinner
    Landmarks
    Himeji Castle
  7. Day 7

    Hiroshima

    Hiroshima
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walk across Kintaikyo Bridge
    • Visit Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima Island
    • Visit Peace Memorial Park and Museum

    Optional Activities

    • Free time for lunch on Miyajima Island
    • Explore Nagarekawa district nightlife
    Landmarks
    Kintaikyo Bridge
    Itsukushima Shrine
    Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
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  8. Day 8

    Hiroshima - Kurashiki - Kyoto

    Hiroshima - Kurashiki - Kyoto
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Explore Kurashiki with free time
    • Visit Arashiyama Bamboo Forest

    Optional Activities

    • Visit museums in Kurashiki
    • Punt along Kurashiki canals
    Landmarks
    Kurashiki
    Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
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  9. Day 9

    Kyoto

    Kyoto
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Fushimi Inari Taisha
    • Visit Kiyomizu Temple
    • Visit Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion)

    Optional Activities

    • Evening excursion to Gion district
    Landmarks
    Fushimi Inari Taisha
    Kiyomizu-dera
    Kinkaku-ji
    Gion District
  10. Day 10

    Kyoto - Hikone - Gujo Hachiman - Takayama

    Kyoto - Hikone - Gujo Hachiman - Takayama
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Genkyuen Garden in Hikone
    • View Hikone Castle
    • Explore Gujo Hachiman waterways
    • Explore Takayama Sanmachi historic district
    • Sake tasting at local store
    Landmarks
    Genkyuen Garden
    Hikone Castle
    Lake Biwa
    Gujo Hachiman
    Takayama Sanmachi District
  11. Day 11

    Takayama - Shirakawa-go - Kanazawa

    Takayama - Shirakawa-go - Kanazawa
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Takayama Jin'ya
    • Visit Gassho-Zukuri Minka-en Open Air Museum
    • Visit Shirakawa-go
    • Visit Kenrokuen Garden

    Optional Activities

    • 'Flavours of Kanazawa' excursion: Craft your own temarizushi in a historic machiya townhouse
    Landmarks
    Takayama Jin'ya
    Gassho-Zukuri Minka-en
    Shirakawa-go
    Kenrokuen Garden
  12. Day 12

    Kanazawa - Tokyo

    Kanazawa - Tokyo
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell group dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Nagamachi Samurai District
    • Visit former samurai residence
    • Shinkansen bullet train to Tokyo
    • Farewell group dinner
    Landmarks
    Nagamachi Samurai District
  13. Day 13

    Tokyo

    Tokyo
    Meals
    Breakfast

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