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Japan Express

Trip Type: Explorer

9 Days
| 1 - 16 People

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NZD $2,947.50 /Person
Home to sumo wrestling, sake, geishas, karaoke and onsens, Japan’s got a lot going for it. And on this nine-day trip to some of …
Japan Express

Home to sumo wrestling, sake, geishas, karaoke and onsens, Japan’s got a lot going for it. And on this nine-day trip to some of its most acclaimed cities, you’ll get to see the country at its best. Take in the neon nightlife of Tokyo, reflect during a visit to Hiroshima, discover thousands of years of culture and history in Kyoto and finish in the eclectic Osaka. And have you heard about the food? World-class sushi, ravishing ramen, delectable donburi – you certainly won’t be going hungry. With your local leader to point you in all the right directions and plenty of free time to customise your adventure, experience the culture and charm of the ‘Land of the Rising Sun’.

Itinerary

Day 1: Tokyo

Day 2: Tokyo

Day 3: Hiroshima

Day 4: Hiroshima

Day 5: Kyoto

Day 6: Kyoto

Day 7: Kyoto

Day 8: Osaka

Day 9: Osaka

Trip Inclusions

Meals

0 breakfasts and 0 dinners are included

Transport

Public Bus, Metro, Train, Bullet Train

Accomodation

Multishare Pod Hostel (2 nights), Basic Hotel (6 nights)

Included Activities

  • Tokyo - Shibuya walking tour
  • Hiroshima - Peace Park & A - Bomb Dome
  • Hiroshima - Leader-led orientation walk
  • Hiroshima - Miyajima Island
  • Kyoto - Gion District walk
  • Kyoto - Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
  • Osaka - Dotombori District walking tour
Trip Highlights
  • Spend three nights in Kyoto, exploring this intriguing ancient capital in depth. Enjoy plenty of free time to dive deeper into the parts of this city that interest you the most, whether that’s the food, culture or history.
  • Visit Hiroshima and get a sobering insight into the devastation the atomic bomb brought upon this city, then cruise to peaceful Miyajima Island where wild deer roam the streets.
  • Get the best recommendations and advice from your expert local leader and take advantage of free time to tailor your adventure in each city, so you can do more of what your heart desires!
  • Eat your way around Japan with chances to try all kinds of delicious street food, sake and snacks – think hearty bowls of ramen, world-class sashimi and char-grilled yakitori (chicken skewers).
  • Ride the renowned shinkansen bullet train from Tokyo to Hiroshima to Kyoto. Even getting from place to place is fun in Japan!
Dates & Availability

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Provided by
Intrepid
Reference Code: CJRB
Trip Location
Trip Starts: Tokyo, Japan
Trip Ends: Osaka, Japan
Countries Visited: Japan

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Destination Details

Japan
| 9 Days
| 1 - 16 People