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Land of the Rising Sun Explorer - 13 days

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4.6 (2,635 reviews)
  • 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
  • Traditional wooden pavilion on stilts over calm lake with cloudy sky
  • Modern facade of the Edo-Tokyo Museum with bold signage under blue sky
  • Osaka Castle framed by blooming cherry blossoms against a clear sky
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Tokyo

    Tokyo
    Meals
    Dinner (Traditional welcome dinner at local restaurant featuring authentic Japanese cuisine)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome dinner at local restaurant
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  3. Day 2

    Tokyo

    Tokyo
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Tokyo+ excursion: Skytree Tower visit 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 Tower
    Omoide Yokocho
    Shinjuku City
  4. Day 3

    Tokyo - Kamakura - Hakone - Shizuoka

    Tokyo - Kamakura - Hakone - Shizuoka
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Kamakura Great Buddha
    • Visit Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shinto shrine
    • Photo stop for Mount Fuji views
    • Free time in Hakone
    • Visit Hakone Shrine on shores of Lake Ashi
    Landmarks
    Kamakura Great Buddha
    Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shinto Shrine
    Mount Fuji
    Lake Ashi
    Hakone Shrine
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  5. Day 4

    Shizuoka - Iga

    Shizuoka - Iga
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

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

    Iga - Osaka

    Iga - Osaka
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Iga Ninja Museum with ninja demonstration
    • Visit Kehaya Sumo Museum
    • Osaka orientation tour
    • Explore Dotonbori district

    Optional Activities

    • Premium Wagyu beef dinner
    • Alternative: Visit ancient Nara (if Sumo Museum is closed) - Japan's first capital with historic temples and free-roaming deer
    Landmarks
    Iga Ninja Museum
    Kehaya Sumo Museum
    Dotonbori
    Nara
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  7. Day 6

    Osaka - Himeji - Hiroshima

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

    Included Activities

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

    Hiroshima - Miyajima Island

    Hiroshima - Miyajima Island
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Nagarekawa district nightlife
    Landmarks
    Kintaikyo Bridge
    Itsukushima Shrine
    Miyajima Island
    Peace Memorial Park
    Peace Memorial Museum
    Nagarekawa District
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  9. Day 8

    Hiroshima - Kurashiki - Kyoto

    Hiroshima - Kurashiki - Kyoto
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Explore Kurashiki's historic centre
    • Explore Arashiyama Bamboo Forest

    Optional Activities

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

    Kyoto

    Kyoto
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Gion district excursion - unique glimpse into vibrant arts and culture
    Landmarks
    Fushimi Inari Taisha
    Kiyomizu Temple
    Kinkakuji
    Gion District
  11. 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 district
    • Sake tasting at sake vending machine store
    Landmarks
    Genkyuen Garden
    Hikone Castle
    Lake Biwa
    Gujo Hachiman
    Takayama Sanmachi District
  12. 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 Open Air Museum
    Shirakawa-go
    Kenrokuen Garden
  13. 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
  14. Day 13

    Tokyo

    Tokyo
    Meals
    Breakfast

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