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Classic Japan Adventure Temples, Temples, Shrines, and Modernity - 12 days

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From Tokyo to Osaka
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 65
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Tokyo

    Tokyo

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Tokyo at leisure
  3. Day 2

    Tokyo

    Tokyo
    Meals
    Lunch (Local eatery), Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant in Shinjuku)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Tokyo (approximately 5 hours)
    • Visit Zojoji Temple
    • Visit Shibuya Crossing
    • Visit Meiji Shrine
    • Drive along Omotesando Avenue
    • View Imperial Palace and gardens with Nijubashi Bridge
    • Visit Akihabara district
    • View Kokugikan sumo wrestling venue
    • Visit Sensoji Temple
    • Explore Nakamise Street
    • Metro tour to Shinjuku
    • Stroll through Shinjuku streets
    • Return to hotel via metro with guide
    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 Kawaguchiko

    Tokyo to Kawaguchiko
    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Arakurayama Sengen Park
    • Visit Fuji Sengen Shrine
    • Boat trip on Lake Kawaguchiko
    • Drive to Mount Fuji's Fifth Station (2,305 metres)
    • Leisure time at Kawaguchiko lakeside

    Optional Activities

    • Use onsen at ryokan
    Landmarks
    Arakurayama Sengen Park
    Lake Kawaguchiko
    Fuji Sengen Shrine
    Mount Fuji Fifth Station
    Mount Fuji
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  5. Day 4

    Kawaguchiko to Nagoya to Kyoto

    Kawaguchiko to Nagoya to Kyoto

    Included Activities

    • Explore Iyashi no Sato Nenba open-air museum
    • Stroll through traditional houses and shops
    • Visit Shiraito Falls
    • Visit Toyota Museum
    Landmarks
    Iyashi no Sato Nenba
    Shiraito Falls
    Toyota Museum
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  6. Day 5

    Kyoto

    Kyoto

    Included Activities

    • Visit Arashiyama
    • View Togetsukyo Bridge
    • Visit Tenryuji Temple
    • Stroll through bamboo grove at Tenryuji Temple
    • Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine
    • Visit Imperial Palace
    • Visit Kinkakuji Temple
    • Explore Gion traditional district
    Landmarks
    Arashiyama
    Togetsukyo Bridge
    Tenryuji Temple
    Fushimi Inari Shrine
    Imperial Palace
    Kinkakuji Temple
    Gion
  7. Day 6

    Kyoto to Nara to Osaka

    Kyoto to Nara to Osaka
    Meals
    Lunch (Local restaurant in Nara)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Todaiji Temple
    • Interact with deer in temple park
    • Visit Horyu-ji Temple

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Dotonbori district in evening
    Landmarks
    Todaiji Temple
    Horyu-ji Temple
    Dotonbori
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  8. Day 7

    Osaka to Himeji to Okayama

    Osaka to Himeji to Okayama
    Meals
    Lunch (Local restaurant in Himeji)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Himeji Castle with admission included
    • Visit Korakuen garden

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Okayama Castle exterior
    • Explore Okayama city
    Landmarks
    Himeji Castle
    Korakuen
    Okayama Castle
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  9. Day 8

    Okayama to Kurashiki to Hiroshima to Miyajima

    Okayama to Kurashiki to Hiroshima to Miyajima
    Meals
    Lunch (Local restaurant in Miyajima), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Kurashiki old town
    • Visit Peace Memorial Park
    • View Atomic Bomb Dome
    • Visit Peace Memorial Museum
    • Ferry to Miyajima Island
    • Visit Itsukushima Shrine
    • Explore Miyajima town center
    Landmarks
    Kurashiki
    Peace Memorial Park
    Atomic Bomb Dome
    Peace Memorial Museum
    Itsukushima Shrine
    Miyajima Island
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  10. Day 9

    Hiroshima to Matsuyama

    Hiroshima to Matsuyama
    Meals
    Lunch (Local restaurant in Matsuyama)

    Included Activities

    • Ferry to Matsuyama
    • Visit Matsuyama Castle via cable car
    • Visit Ishiteji Temple
    • Visit Dogo Onsen
    Landmarks
    Matsuyama Castle
    Ishiteji Temple
    Dogo Onsen
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  11. Day 10

    Matsuyama to Kotohira to Takamatsu to Naruto to Kobe

    Matsuyama to Kotohira to Takamatsu to Naruto to Kobe
    Meals
    Lunch (Local restaurant in Takamatsu)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Shinto shrine dedicated to god of sailors at Mount Zosu
    • Ascend 785 steps to shrine
    • Visit Ritsurin garden
    • Walk across Naruto Bridge with glass floor
    Landmarks
    Kotohira Shrine
    Mount Zosu
    Ritsurin
    Naruto Bridge
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  12. Day 11

    Kobe

    Kobe

    Included Activities

    • Visit Earthquake Memorial Museum

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Sake Museum (alternative on certain dates)
    • Visit Kobe Tower (alternative on certain dates)
    Landmarks
    Earthquake Memorial Museum
  13. Day 12

    Osaka

    Osaka
    Meals
    Breakfast (Buffet breakfast)

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