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Japan Explorer 13D/12N

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In-depth Cultural
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
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Tokyo

    Tokyo
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  2. Day 2

    Tokyo

    Tokyo

    Included Activities

    • Free walking tour of Asakusa (2.5 hours, choice of 10:00 AM or 2:40 PM start times)
    • Visit to Kaminarimon (Thunder Gate) and Hozomon Gate
    • Exploration of Sensoji Temple
    • Browse Nakamise Dori traditional street stalls
    • Visit to Asakusa Shrine
    • Sightseeing at Don Quijote Asakusa
    Landmarks
    Sumida Park
    Kaminarimon (Thunder Gate)
    Hozomon Gate
    Sensoji Temple
    Nakamise Dori
    Asakusa Shrine
    Don Quijote Asakusa
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  3. Day 3

    Tokyo

    Tokyo
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Visit museums
    • Explore bustling markets
    • Browse artisanal shops
    • Relax in scenic parks
    • Enjoy street performances
    • Dine at local bistros or trendy restaurants
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  4. Day 4

    Tokyo to Hakone

    Tokyo to Hakone
    Meals
    Dinner (Local dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Shinkansen bullet train journey from Tokyo to Hakone
    • 2-day Hakone Freepass exploration (cable cars, Lake Ashi cruise, art museums, shrines, onsen)
    • Hakone hot spring bath experience
    Landmarks
    Lake Ashi
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  5. Day 5

    Hakone to Kyoto

    Hakone to Kyoto
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Shinkansen bullet train journey from Hakone to Kyoto

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Gion historic streets
    • Visit temple grounds
    • Relax in peaceful gardens
    • Sample kaiseki cuisine
    • Stroll along Kamogawa River
    Landmarks
    Gion District
    Kamogawa River
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  6. Day 6

    Kyoto

    Kyoto

    Included Activities

    • Gion Geisha District & Hidden Gems Walking Tour (2 hours, choice of 12 PM, 3 PM, 6 PM, or 8:45 PM)
    • Geisha culture immersion and guide-led exploration
    • Visit to beautifully preserved machiya townhouses and exclusive tea houses
    • Visit to Hökan Ji Pagoda
    • Visit to Kennin-ji (Kyoto's oldest Zen temple, approximately 30 minutes)
    • Visit to Chion-in Temple with three national treasures
    Landmarks
    Gion
    Hökan Ji Pagoda
    Kennin-ji Temple
    Chion-in Temple
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  7. Day 7

    Kyoto

    Kyoto
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Visit tranquil gardens of Kiyomizu-dera Temple
    • Explore bamboo groves of Arashiyama
    • Browse Nishiki Market and sample street food
    • Find unique souvenirs at local shops
    • Relax in traditional tea house
    • Explore Gion geisha district
    • Stroll along lantern-lit Pontocho streets
    • Admire reflections on Kamo River
    • Dine at Kyoto-style restaurants
    Landmarks
    Kiyomizu-dera Temple
    Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
    Nishiki Market
    Gion
    Pontocho
    Kamo River
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  8. Day 8

    Kyoto to Hiroshima

    Kyoto to Hiroshima
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • JR bullet train journey from Kyoto to Hiroshima

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll through Peace Memorial Park
    • Sample Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki
    • Explore vibrant shopping streets
    • Walk along Motoyasu River
    • Relax in quiet gardens
    Landmarks
    Peace Memorial Park
    Motoyasu River
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  9. Day 9

    Hiroshima

    Hiroshima

    Included Activities

    • City Reconstruction History E-Bike Tour (2 hours, choice of 11:00 AM or 3:00 PM start times)
    • Peace Memorial Park experience and Atomic Bomb Dome story
    • Visit to A-bombed streetcars
    • Exploration of heritage sites
    • E-bike guided cycling tour through Hiroshima
    Landmarks
    Peace Memorial Park
    Atomic Bomb Dome
  10. Day 10

    Hiroshima to Osaka

    Hiroshima to Osaka
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • JR bullet train journey from Hiroshima to Osaka

    Optional Activities

    • Explore neon-lit streets of Dotonbori
    • Sample local street food
    • Stroll through peaceful parks
    • Browse shopping arcades
    • Dine at traditional izakaya
    • Visit Umeda Sky Building for city views
    Landmarks
    Dotonbori
    Umeda Sky Building
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  11. Day 11

    Osaka

    Osaka
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Wander Dotonbori or Kuromon Ichiba Market
    • Sample takoyaki, okonomiyaki, and fresh sushi
    • Visit Osaka Castle and its park
    • Explore Shitennoji Temple
    • Shop at Shinsaibashi-suji and Amerikamura
    • Enjoy izakaya dinner
    • Visit karaoke bars
    • View city from Umeda Sky Building
    Landmarks
    Dotonbori
    Kuromon Ichiba Market
    Osaka Castle
    Shitennoji Temple
    Shinsaibashi-suji
    Amerikamura
    Namba
    Umeda Sky Building
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  12. Day 12

    Osaka

    Osaka

    Included Activities

    • Kuromon Market Street Food Tour (2 hours, meeting at Kintetsu-Nippombashi Station 10:00 AM)
    • Tasting of five quintessential Osaka delicacies
    • Exploration of Kuromon Market (over 170 years old)
    • Stroll through Doguyasuji Street with guide commentary
    Landmarks
    Kuromon Market
    Doguyasuji Street
    Kintetsu-Nippombashi Station
  13. Day 13

    Osaka

    Osaka
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • JR Pass train ride from Osaka to Osaka Airport

    Optional Activities

    • Final stroll through Osaka
    • Browse last-minute souvenirs
    • Enjoy traditional snack

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  • lisa1.0January 2023
    BAMBA caused me nothing but frustration and were a complete rip off! They were inefficient with their communication...
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  • Laurent5.0November 2019
    What an amazing trip! I was a bit worried after reading some of the reviews however it was exactly what I was...
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    Traveled in October 2019
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    Dear Laurent, Thank you very much for your valuable feedback! We are so happy you enjoyed your trip! We would love to host you on another experience. Please have a look at our tours in other countries! Katie from The Bamba Team
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  • Christopher2.5June 2019
    To get any response from the company took a minimum of 3-5 days, they gave up on booking our return trip to the...
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    Dear Christopher, Thank you for sending us your comments and I want to extend our sincerest apologies for the experience that you had. Your feedback is very valuable to us. Thank you for bringing this issue to our attention so we will improve our service to provide you with immediate assistance. The Bamba Team, Daniela Pérez
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  • Jimke4.5June 2019
    Most enjoyable tour. We enjoyed the 2 included tours- excellent guides. It was great to do our own thing on all the...
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    Hello Jimke, thank you very much for your kind feedback! We are so happy you had an excellent time! We appreciate your comments so we can continually improve our service. We would love to see you again on another Bamba tour. Please keep us in mind for your future travels! The Bamba Team (Pedro Ferraez)
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  • Louisa4.0April 2019
    Warning: I am currently trying to get reimbursed for paying for airport transfers on arrival and for departure which...
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    Reply from: Bamba Travel
    Hello Louisa, thank you very much for sending your comments. Your feedback is very valuable to us so we can constantly improve our service. We appreciate you bringing this issue to our attention and we will work to ensure it is corrected. We are here to help you! The Bamba Team (Pedro Ferraez)
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  • Mei4.5April 2019
    Had a great time in Japan. Itinerary was received a month in advance. This tour is definitely designed for people who...
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    Reply from: Bamba Travel
    Hello Mei, thank you very much for your valuable feedback! We are happy to hear you had a great time! Your comments help us to improve our service to future guests. We would love to host you on another experience. Please have a look at our tours in other countries! The Bamba Team (Pedro Ferraez)
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    Oskar4.5October 2018
    All good. Thanks for your help.
    Traveled in August 2018
    Reply from: Bamba Travel
    Dear Oscar, Thank you very much for your kind feedback! We are so happy you had an excellent time! We would love to see you again on another Bamba tour. Please keep us in mind for your future travels! Katie from The Bamba Team
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  • Patricia1.0May 2018
    Firstly, japan is an amazing country. Explore it but not with Bamba as your experience will just be chasing...
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    Reply from: Bamba Travel
    Dear Patricia, First of all, we want to thank you for taking your time to share your comments with us. We are really sorry to read this, once that our main goal it is to help travellers be even happier. We would like to apologize for the late in sending you the itinerary, our mistake, but we already alert our operations team to prevent this from happening again with other passengers. Indeed Japan it is an amazing destiny, full of attractions, nice people, breathtaking landscapes, incredible temples, history and culture. We truly hope that you could have had great times there! As you said, our local team it is really kind and will seek to help our passengers have a pleasant experience there. We hope that you give us the chance to change the impression you have of our agency and came with us on a new Bamba Experience soon. Wish you an amazing week! Sincerely, Conceição De Camillis Bamba Happiness CS team
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  • PatriciaStewart1.0May 2018
    What a disgraceful service you advertise as providing. I had to chase staff up to hours before for an intinery and...
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    Reply from: Bamba Travel
    Dear Patricia, First of all, we want to thank you for taking your time to share your comments with us. We are really sorry to read this, once that our main goal it is to help travellers be even happier. We would like to apologize for the late in sending you the itinerary, our mistake, but we already alert our operations team to prevent this from happening again with other passengers. Indeed Japan it is an amazing destiny, full of attractions, nice people, breathtaking landscapes, incredible temples, history and culture. We truly hope that you could have had great times there! As you said, our local team it is really kind and will seek to help our passengers have a pleasant experience there. We hope that you give us the chance to change the impression you have of our agency and came with us on a new Bamba Experience soon. Wish you an amazing week! Sincerely, Conceição De Camillis Bamba Happiness CS team
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  • Allan4.0April 2018
    The accommodation and itinerary were most satisfactory. There was some contradictory information regarding the day...
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    Dear Allan, Thank you for very much for sending your comments. Your feedback is very valuable to us to we can constantly improve our service. We appreciate you bringing this issue to our attention and we will work to ensure it is corrected. We are here to help you! Katie & The Bamba Team
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    Muhammad

    Asked on April 1st, 2017

    What are the accommodation options for this tour?

    Accommodation
    • Bamba TravelOperatorWritten April 2017

      Here's what you can choose from :

      JAPAN EXPLORER 13D/12N - 3* HOTEL DOUBLE
      You and your travel partner will share a room in 3* hotels.
      Minimum number of passengers: 2

      JAPAN EXPLORER 13D/12N - 4* HOTEL DOUBLE
      You and your travel partner will share a room in 4* hotels.
      Minimum number of passengers: 2

      All accommodations are subject to change until 4-6 weeks before the departure date. After the booking is made you will be issued your final trip documents with your specific accommodation details 4-6 weeks before departure. Under the "What’s Included" tab on each tour page, you can find general info about the accommodations used on the tour before you book.

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    Bill

    Asked on November 1st, 2016

    What are the inclusions of this trip?

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    • Bamba TravelOperatorWritten November 2016

      WHAT'S INCLUDED
      Tokyo Airport Pick-Up

      Osaka Airport Drop-Off

      14-Day Japanese Railway Pass, Valid for All Transfers Between Cities
      - Hakone to Kyoto by Bullet Train
      - Roundtrip Train Kyoto to Nara can be arranged at no extra cost
      - Kyoto to Hiroshima by Bullet Train
      - Hiroshima to Osaka by Bullet Train
      - Osaka to Tokyo by Bullet Train

      Meals: 12 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch

      Mt. Fuji Excursion Including
      - Tokyo to Hakone by Bus
      - Traditional Japanese Lunch

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    Erika

    Asked on November 1st, 2016

    Can you please provide information on the accomodation used for this trip?

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    • Bamba TravelOperatorWritten November 2016

      Here is a list of the accommodations based on the number of travelers:

      JAPAN EXPLORER 13D/12N - HOSTEL DORM
      You will share a room with other travellers in hostels.
      Minimum number of passengers: 1

      JAPAN EXPLORER 13D/12N - 3* HOTEL DOUBLE
      You and your travel partner will share a room in 3* hotels.
      Minimum number of passengers: 2

      JAPAN EXPLORER 13D/12N - 3* HOTEL SINGLE
      You will have your own room in 3* hotels.
      Minimum number of passengers: 1

      JAPAN EXPLORER 13D/12N - 4* HOTEL DOUBLE
      You and your travel partner will share a room in 4* hotels.
      Minimum number of passengers: 2

      JAPAN EXPLORER 13D/12N - 4* HOTEL SINGLE
      You will have your own room in 4* hotels.
      Minimum number of passengers: 1



      Get in contact with us and our customer support team for the Hotel price and for other information.

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    Lindsay

    Asked on November 1st, 2016

    What is the best time to travel to Japan?

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    • Bamba TravelOperatorWritten November 2016

      The best time to visit Japan would be from February to May. The temperature ranges from 14 to 25 degrees Celsius.

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    Alexander

    Asked on November 1st, 2016

    Is there going to be an expert guides during the tour?

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    • Bamba TravelOperatorWritten November 2016

      No, This is one of our Independent trips, meaning there will be no tour guides with you, but we offer travel documentation which provides information that you can use during the tour.

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    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Japan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Japan. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Japan. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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