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Japan's Cultural Odyssey Cities and Shrines - 8 days

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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 4 - 24
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Tokyo

    Tokyo

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Tokyo at your own pace
  3. Day 2

    Tokyo

    Tokyo
    Meals
    Lunch (Local restaurant), Dinner (Local restaurant in Shinjuku)

    Included Activities

    • Five-hour guided tour of Tokyo including Zojoji Temple
    • Visit Shibuya Crossing
    • Visit Meiji Shrine
    • Drive along Omotesando Avenue
    • View Imperial Palace and gardens
    • See Nijubashi Bridge
    • Drive through Akihabara (Electric Town)
    • Pass by Kokugikan (sumo wrestling arena)
    • Visit Sensoji Temple and Nakamise Street
    • Evening metro tour to Shinjuku district with guide
    • Metro tickets provided
    Landmarks
    Zojoji Temple
    Tokyo Tower
    Shibuya Crossing
    Meiji Shrine
    Omotesando Avenue
    Imperial Palace
    Nijubashi Bridge
    Akihabara
    Kokugikan
    Sensoji Temple
    Nakamise Street
    Shinjuku
  4. Day 3

    Tokyo to Hiroshima

    Tokyo to Hiroshima
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bullet train journey to Hiroshima
    • Walk through Peace Memorial Park
    • Visit Atomic Bomb Dome
    • Visit Peace Memorial Museum
    • Ferry to Itsukushima Shrine
    • Explore island centre

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch at leisure on island
    Landmarks
    Peace Memorial Park
    Atomic Bomb Dome
    Peace Memorial Museum
    Itsukushima Shrine
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 4

    Hiroshima to Matsuyama

    Hiroshima to Matsuyama
    Meals
    Lunch (Traditional lunch at a local restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Ferry journey to Shikoku Island
    • Cable car to Matsuyama Castle
    • Visit Matsuyama Castle
    • Visit Ishiteji Temple
    • Relax at Dogo Onsen
    Landmarks
    Matsuyama Castle
    Ishiteji Temple
    Dogo Onsen
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 5

    Matsuyama to Kobe

    Matsuyama to Kobe
    Meals
    Lunch (Local restaurant in Takamatsu)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Kotohira Shinto shrine on Mount Zosu
    • Ascend 785 steps to shrine
    • Visit Ritsurin Garden
    • View Naruto Bridge
    • Walk glass floor of Naruto Bridge
    • Cross bridges connecting islands over the sea
    Landmarks
    Kotohira Shrine
    Mount Zosu
    Ritsurin Garden
    Naruto Bridge
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  7. Day 6

    Kobe to Mount Koya

    Kobe to Mount Koya
    Meals
    Dinner (Vegetarian meal at the monastery)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Earthquake Memorial Museum
    • Journey to Mount Koya
    • Explore Okuno Mausoleum
    • Visit Kongobuji Temple
    • Zen meditation session (Ajikan) guided by monks
    • Stay in Buddhist monastery

    Optional Activities

    • Attend early morning religious ceremony at temple
    Landmarks
    Earthquake Memorial Museum
    Okuno Mausoleum
    Kongobuji Temple
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 7

    Mount Koya to Kyoto

    Mount Koya to Kyoto
    Meals
    Breakfast (Traditional Japanese breakfast at the temple)

    Included Activities

    • Traditional Japanese breakfast at temple
    • Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine
    • Visit Imperial Palace
    • Visit Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
    • Explore Gion district

    Optional Activities

    • Free time to explore Kyoto sites at leisure
    • Visit additional Kyoto sites if already explored main attractions
    Landmarks
    Fushimi Inari Shrine
    Imperial Palace
    Kinkaku-ji
    Gion
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 8

    Kyoto

    Kyoto
    Meals
    Breakfast

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