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Japan Express

Trip Type: Explorer

9 Days
| 1 - 16 People

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NZD $3,268.25 /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 time to explore at your own pace, 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 - Yoyogi Park
  • Tokyo - Meiji Jingu Shrine
  • Tokyo - Shibuya walking tour
  • Tokyo - Metro day pass
  • Tokyo - Harajuku street
  • Hiroshima - Peace Museum
  • Hiroshima - Peace Park & A - Bomb Dome
  • Hiroshima - Leader-led orientation walk
  • Hiroshima - Miyajima Island
  • Hiroshima - Momiji manju making
  • Kyoto - Fushimi Inari-Taisha
  • Kyoto - Public bus day pass
  • Kyoto - Gion District walk
  • Kyoto - Public bus day pass
  • Osaka - Dotombori District walking tour
Trip Highlights
  • Encounter the many faces of Japan in a short amount of time on this express adventure. See ultra-modern Tokyo, ancient traditions in Kyoto and everything in between.
  • Visit the Peace Park for a sobering insight into the devastation of the atomic bomb in Hiroshima, then cruise to peaceful Miyajima Island where wild deer roam the streets.
  • 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).
  • Spend three nights in Kyoto, exploring this amazing ancient capital in depth – visit the Fushimi Inari Taisha shrine, famous for its thousands of crimson torii (gates) leading up Mt Inari. Plus, enjoy plenty of free time to create your own adventure.
  • Ride the renowned shinkansen bullet train and make use of public transport day passes to get to and from the activities you choose. Even getting from place to place is fun in Japan!
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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