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Classic Japan

Trip Type: Explorer

11 Days
| 1 - 12 People

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NZD $8,860.00 /Person
Steeped in centuries of tradition and full of culinary prowess, Japan is awash with sights to see and histories to uncover. From Tokyo 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 Tokyo to Osaka, you’ll spend 11 days exploring the heart of Japan. Take in Tokyo’s cityscape during a cruise down the Sumida River, learn about the sobering history of Hiroshima and immerse yourself in Kyoto’s culture during a tea ceremony. Veer off the tourist track with visits to Minobu and Gero. Stay in a temple in the shadow of Mt Fuji, relax in an onsen and feast on a kaiseki dinner. Encounter secluded temples, traditional villages and tasty street food as you explore the endless diversity of Japan with your small group and a local leader who knows all the best spots.

Itinerary

Day 1: Tokyo

Day 2: Tokyo

Day 3: Minobu

Day 4: Gero

Day 5: Gero

Day 6: Kyoto

Day 7: Kyoto

Day 8: Hiroshima

Day 9: Hiroshima

Day 10: Osaka

Day 11: Osaka

Trip Inclusions

Meals

10 breakfasts and 3 dinners are included

Transport

Public Bus, Subway, Bullet Train, Train, Boat

Accomodation

Hotel (8 nights), Temple Stay (1 night), Ryokan (1 night)

Included Activities

  • Tokyo - Sensoji Temple
  • Tokyo - Hama Rikyu Garden
  • Tokyo - Sumida River Cruise
  • Minobu - Temple Stay
  • Minobu - Temple Shojin Ryori (Buddhist Cuisine)
  • Gero - Kaiseki dinner
  • Minobu - Temple Morning Prayer Ceremony
  • Gero - Gasso Village
  • Gero - Morning Market
  • Kyoto - Gion District Walk
  • Kyoto - Fushimi Inari - Taisha
  • Kyoto - Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
  • Kyoto -Tea Ceremony
  • Himeji - Himeji Castle
  • Hiroshima - Peace Park & A - Bomb Dome
  • Hiroshima - Peace Museum
  • Hiroshima - Okonomiyaki Dinner
  • Hiroshima - Miyajima Island
  • Osaka - Dotombori District walking tour
Trip Highlights
  • Be immersed in the heritage and traditions of Kyoto. Visit the iconic Fushimi Inari Shrine and Kinkakuji Temple, then take part in a traditional tea ceremony.
  • Spend a night in a centuries-old temple in Minobu. Try a typical meal of shojin ryori (vegetarian Buddhist cuisine), maybe take a moment to meditate in the crisp mountain air or witness the morning prayer ceremony.
  • Soak your worries away at a ryokan hotel in Gero, famous for its onsens, and feast on a kaiseki (multi-course) meal. Visit the local market and step back in time in Gassho Village, full of traditional thatched-roof houses.
  • Take in the eclectic charm of Tokyo and Osaka. Cruise down Tokyo’s Sumida River and explore the neon-lit Dotonbori District in Osaka.
  • Learn more about the sobering past of Hiroshima at the memorial park, museums and monuments dedicated to the victims – these sites now advocate for world peace, serving as a reminder of the devastation of war.
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Provided by
Intrepid
Reference Code: CJKJ
Trip Location
Trip Starts: Tokyo, Japan
Trip Ends: Osaka, Japan
Countries Visited: Japan

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Destination Details

Japan
| 11 Days
| 1 - 12 People