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Splendours of Japan (Hiroshima)

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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Tokyo

    Tokyo
    Accommodation
    Hotel (New Otani Garden Tower)
  3. Day 2

    Tokyo

    Tokyo
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (New Otani Garden Tower)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Sensoji Buddhist Temple in Asakusa
    • Explore Nakamise Street in Shitamachi (downtown Tokyo)
    • Ascend Tokyo Skytree for panoramic views of the city skyline
    • Stroll through Ginza shopping district

    Optional Activities

    • Optional evening tour exploring Shinjuku by night with Travel Director
    Landmarks
    Sensoji Buddhist Temple
    Tokyo Skytree
    Ginza
  4. Day 3

    Tokyo - Fuji Five Lakes District

    Tokyo - Fuji Five Lakes District
    Meals
    Lunch (Sushi lunch after learning sushi preparation from a sushi chef)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Fuji Marriott Yamanakako)

    Included Activities

    • View the two bridges at Imperial Palace Plaza
    • Walk through the East Gardens
    • Browse collections at Tokyo National Museum
    • Learn sushi preparation from a sushi chef and enjoy lunch
    • Visit Oshino Hakkai village
    • See eight spring-fed ponds at Oshino Hakkai
    Landmarks
    Imperial Palace Plaza
    East Gardens (Edo Castle)
    Tokyo National Museum
    Mt. Fuji
    Oshino Hakkai
  5. Day 4

    Mt. Fuji to Takayama

    Mt. Fuji to Takayama
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Associa Takayama Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Travel by road to Mt. Fuji 5th Station and enjoy sweeping views
    • Travel through the scenic Japanese Alps landscape
    Landmarks
    Mt. Fuji 5th Station
    Lake Kawaguchiko
  6. Day 5

    Takayama - Gokayama - Kanazawa

    Takayama - Gokayama - Kanazawa
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Japanese Hida-gyu beef from black-haired Japanese cattle breed)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kanazawa Tokyu)

    Included Activities

    • Walk through Takayama's Old Town Edo-style streets
    • Visit UNESCO-listed Gokayama mountain village
    • Admire Gassho-zukuri wooden houses
    • Meet with a local family in Gokayama
    • Observe local artisans making washi paper
    • Make your own washi paper
    Landmarks
    Takayama Old Town
    Gokayama
  7. Day 6

    Kanazawa

    Kanazawa
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kanazawa Tokyu)

    Included Activities

    • Learn about gold leaf painting from a Local Specialist
    • Visit Kenroku-en garden
    • Explore Omicho Market
    • Visit Nagamachi District with preserved samurai houses
    • Visit Nomura House

    Optional Activities

    • Optional Experience: Try on a traditional kimono for a photo in Kenroku-en garden
    Landmarks
    Kenroku-en
    Omicho Market
    Nagamachi District
    Nomura House
  8. Day 7

    Kanazawa - Kyoto

    Kanazawa - Kyoto
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto)

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour through Gion district
    • Visit UNESCO-listed Kinkakuji Temple and Golden Pavilion
    Landmarks
    Gion District
    Kinkakuji Temple
  9. Day 8

    Kyoto

    Kyoto
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Kaiseki lunch at traditional Japanese restaurant with local hosts (Be My Guest experience) - learn about local customs), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine and walk through torii gate forest
    • Visit Sanjusangendo Hall and view 1,001 statues
    • Connect with Locals meal at traditional restaurant (Be My Guest experience)
    Landmarks
    Fushimi Inari Shrine
    Sanjusangendo Hall
  10. Day 9

    Kyoto - Awaji Island - Kotohira

    Kyoto - Awaji Island - Kotohira
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kotohira Grand Sakuranosho Ryokan)

    Included Activities

    • Cross world's largest suspension bridge over Seto Inland Sea to Awaji Island
    • Explore Yumebutai complex
    • Walk the 100 Stepped Garden
    • Visit the Water Temple
    • Stay at traditional ryokan in Kotohira

    Optional Activities

    • Climb steps adjacent to hotel to visit Kotohira-gu Shrine for countryside views
    • Relax in onsen (hot spring) bath at the ryokan
    Landmarks
    Seto Inland Sea
    Awaji Island
    Yumebutai
    Water Temple
    Kotohira-gu Shrine
  11. Day 10

    Kotohira - Hiroshima

    Kotohira - Hiroshima
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Rihga Royal)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Zentsuji Temple, the 75th on the 88-temple Shikoku Pilgrimage
    • Stop at Ōshima Island
    • Drive via scenic Setouchi Shimanami Kaido Expressway
    Landmarks
    Zentsuji Temple
    Ōshima Island
    Setouchi Shimanami Kaido
  12. Day 11

    Hiroshima - Miyajima Island

    Hiroshima - Miyajima Island
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki - savoury pancake made with egg, cabbage, soba noodles, and meat, seafood or cheese, grilled in layers on a hot plate)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Rihga Royal)

    Included Activities

    • Travel by ferry to Miyajima Island
    • Visit UNESCO-listed Itsukushima Shrine and iconic torii gate
    • Visit Peace Memorial Park
    • Visit Peace Memorial Museum
    • Sample Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki

    Optional Activities

    • Free time for lunch on Miyajima Island
    • Explore Miyajima Island's spiritual sanctuaries
    Landmarks
    Miyajima Island
    Itsukushima Shrine
    Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
    Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
  13. Day 12

    Hiroshima - Osaka

    Hiroshima - Osaka
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sheraton Miyako)

    Included Activities

    • Travel by high-speed bullet train to Osaka
    • Visit Osaka Castle

    Optional Activities

    • Free time for lunch in Dotonbori Street area
    • Free time for shopping in Dotonbori Street area
    Landmarks
    Dotonbori
    Osaka Castle
  14. Day 13

    Osaka - Departure

    Osaka - Departure
    Meals
    Breakfast

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4.1
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  • Itinerary
    4.0
  • Transport
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  • Guide
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  • Thomas5.0•April 2026
    What a fantastic trip. It was a well organised and supervised trip. Great range of places and great motels. We really...
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    Traveled in April 2026
    Reply from: Trafalgar
    Thank you for travelling with us and for sharing your feedback. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the range of destinations, accommodation and the overall organisation of the trip. It is also great to know that travelling with a diverse group added to your experience in a meaningful way. Your kind comments about your Travel Director’s knowledge and ability to support a varied group are very much appreciated and will be shared with them. We are grateful for your feedback and hope to welcome you on another journey in the future.
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  • Tom
    Tom5.0•October 2025
    It was perfect. The guide MIKE wad tremendous. The only thing better was the people! Mike was extremely talented and...
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    Traveled in October 2025
    Reply from: Trafalgar
    Thank you for your kind words and taking this adventure with us.
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  • Marcie
    Marcie1.0•October 2024
    Avoid Trafalgar’s Splendors of Japan with Hiroshima Tour & Terrible Experience with Trafalgar's Guest Services I...
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    Traveled in September 2024
    Reply from: Trafalgar
    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We appreciate your input and apologise for any inconvenience you may have experienced. Our team has initiated a case to review your booking, and our Guest Relations Department will contact you in due course to discuss your concerns further. Thank you again for your feedback.
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  • Kevin4.0•March 2024
    A pretty comprehensive tour
    Traveled in March 2024
    Reply from: Trafalgar
    Thank you for choosing Trafalgar for your travel adventure; we appreciate your positive review and being our guest.
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  • Vivian5.0•November 2023
    The itinerary provided a very wide and varied taste of Japanese culture. The tour guide was personable and excellent.
    Traveled in October 2023
    Reply from: Trafalgar
    Thank you for taking the time to share your review with us. We appreciate hearing from our clients and learning about their experiences. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the exciting itinerary we had planned for you and that you found our Travel Director knowledgeable and professional. Our Travel Directors are valuable assets to our company, and we are proud to have them on our team. It was our pleasure to host you on tour, and we would love to welcome you back for your next travel adventure.
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  • Aida
    Aida5.0•August 2023
    Nicely organized tour. Perfect hotels. Great food everywhere. Very comfortable busses. Extremely well organized,...
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    Traveled in August 2023
    Reply from: Trafalgar
    Thank you for sharing your review and photos with us. We're grateful for your positive feedback. We are delighted to learn that your Travel Director made you feel at home while sharing their expertise, insider tips, local secrets, and top recommendations of what Japan offers and providing you with professional service throughout the trip. That said, we hope you had an incredible adventure and returned home with many happy memories.
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  • Debra4.0•April 2023
    Tour itself was quite good but Trafalgar's communication is extremely slow and definitely sub standard. Also lied...
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    Traveled in April 2023
    Reply from: Trafalgar
    Thank you for sharing your feedback with us during your time in Japan. Our Splendours of Japan starts from Tokyo and ends in Osaka; however, at times, for the safety of our valuable guests, there are occasions of last-minute changes to an itinerary due to unforeseen circumstances. Nevertheless, the travellers should be informed regarding these last minutes changes. With that in mind, hopefully, we will have the chance to restore your impression of our experiences in the future.
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  • Caroline
    Caroline5.0•April 2018
    Awesome itinerary and tour.
    Traveled in March 2018
  • Abhay4.5•April 2018
    Great tour, well paced for elderly people. Hotel locations were excellent.
    Traveled in April 2018
  • Errol5.0•November 2017
    This tour was an excellent introduction to the special features of Japan: its history, culture, contemporary...
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    Traveled in November 2017

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    Asked on February 19th, 2026

    What are the luggage requirements for this tour?

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    • TrafalgarOperator•Written February 2026

      The Luggage is restricted to one suitcase per person, with maximum dimensions of 58 linear inches (147cm), the total of length, width, and height - and a weight not exceeding 44lbs (20kg). Carry-on/hand luggage is restricted to one piece per person, such as a purse, backpack, or similarly sized item that fits comfortably under the seat in front of them or the overhead compartment weighing no more than 15lbs (7kg) and must be taken on and off the coach by the guest.

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    Asked on February 8th, 2025

    What are the recommended airports for this tour?

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    • TrafalgarOperator•Written February 2025

      Travelers can fly into either Narita or Haneda airports in Tokyo for easy access to the tour start location.

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      If the tour is canceled because there aren’t enough participants, a full refund will be issued to travelers who have paid in full.

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    Can specific requests for food be accommodated?

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      Yes, dietary requests can be accommodated; please inform us in advance.

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    Can you please advise the physical activity/fitness rating for this tour?

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    • TrafalgarOperator•Written September 2024

      The Splendours of Japan adventure is a wonderful tour and has a very low physical requirement. It is also a small group tour, making it a very popular option.

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      You can expect a confirmation email detailing your booking status within 3-4 business days after making your reservation.

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      If the required number of participants is not reached, the tour may be canceled, and travelers will receive a full refund if paid in full.

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    Are airport transfers provided for guests staying at different hotels?

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      Transfers are not available for guests staying at hotels other than the designated tour hotels.

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