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Classic Japan

Trip Type: Explorer

11 Days
| 1 - 12 People

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NZD $5,974.50 /Person
Steeped in centuries of tradition and full of culinary prowess, Japan is awash with sights to see and histories to uncover. From Kyoto to …
Classic Japan

Steeped in centuries of tradition and full of culinary prowess, Japan is awash with sights to see and histories to uncover. From Kyoto to Tokyo, spend 11 days exploring the heart of Japan, with memories of the Edo era, sobering warfare sites, lush natural landscapes and eclectic neighbourhoods to discover. Be tempted by tempura, savour your sushi and sip some sochu as you discover the endless variety and diversity of Japan with your small group, all headed by a local leader who knows all of the best places to go. What’s stopping you embarking on a cultural escapade to the home of geisha, torii, sake and nori?

Itinerary

Day 1: Kyoto

Day 2: Kyoto

Day 3: Kyoto

Day 4: Koya-san

Day 5: Hiroshima

Day 6: Hiroshima

Day 7: Tsumago

Day 8: Matsumoto

Day 9: Tokyo

Day 10: Tokyo

Day 11: Tokyo

Trip Inclusions

Meals

10 breakfasts and 3 dinners are included

Transport

Public Bus, Subway, Bullet Train, Train, Boat

Accomodation

Hotel/Ryokan (9 nights), Temple Stay (1 night)

Included Activities

  • Kyoto - Ryoanji Zen Garden
  • Kyoto - Nijo Castle
  • Kyoto - Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
  • Kyoto - Gion District walk
  • Koya-san - Okunoin Cemetery
  • Himeji - Himeji Castle
  • Hiroshima - Peace Park & A - Bomb Dome
  • Hiroshima - Peace Museum
  • Hiroshima - Miyajima Island
  • Tsumago - Nakasendo Walk
  • Matsumoto - walking tour
  • Tokyo - Sensoji Temple
  • Tokyo - Sumida River Cruise
  • Tokyo - Hama Rikyu Garden
Trip Highlights
  • Discover Japan's most iconic city sights, from walking the Geisha district and seeing the cultural landmarks of Kyoto to touring the temple district and cruising past all the contemporary highlights of Tokyo.
  • Learn more about the sobering past of Hiroshima at the memorial park, the museums and the monuments dedicated to the memory of the victims – they now also advocate for world peace and serve as a reminder of the devastation of war.
  • Feast on okonomiyaki – Japan’s signature savoury pancake of egg, cabbage, soba noodles and meat or seafood – at an included dinner in Hiroshima at a special local restaurant.
  • Meet the locals over a home-cooked dinner during your stay in a ryokan (a traditional Japanese inn) in the mountain town of Tsumago – the historic medieval village preserved from the Edo period.
  • Spend a night in Koya-san’s Shukubo Temple and learn about the customs of traditional Japanese accommodation as you share vegetarian meals with the monks who run the lodgings.
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Provided by
Intrepid
Reference Code: CJKJ
Trip Location
Trip Starts: Kyoto, Japan
Trip Ends: Tokyo, Japan
Countries Visited: Japan

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Destination Details

Japan
| 11 Days
| 1 - 12 People