Tour Name: TRADITIONAL & TROPICAL JAPAN

Experience the traditional Japan as well as the bright lights and subtropical islands in the south pacific region.

When & Where?

Route: Tokyo – Kamiyamada Onsen - Snow Monkey Park - Matsumoto - Takayama - Kyoto (Hiroshima & Miyajima Island day trips) - Amami Ooshima - Tokyo
Tour Type: Self Guided
Travel Dates: All Year Round (You choose!!)
Starts: Tokyo | Ends: Tokyo
Duration: 13 nights/14 days
Price: from EUR2,620 / GBP 2,320 per person

Whats included?

Narita Airport meet & greet on arrival
Airport transfer ticket (arrival / departure dates)
13 Nights accommodation at selected hotels
Meals: Breakfast daily & 4 dinners
Tokyo subway card
7 Day Japan Rail Pass
Internal flights using Yokoso Japan Airpass
Tokyo & Kyoto full day private guide
Kyoto Authentic Tea Ceremony
Adventure day trip with local driver/guide on Amami Ooshima includes entrance fees
Unique Japan Tours Essential Travel Pack

Daily Itinerary

Day 1: Met by English speaking assistant on arrival
Transfer to your hotel by bus on your own (tickets provided)
Free time in Tokyo
Day 2: Breakfast at your hotel
Meet your local guide at your hotel lobby
Exchange your Japan Rail Pass with guide
Full day sightseeing with guide using public transport
Day 3: Breakfast at your hotel
Transfer to Kamiyamada Onsen on your own
Afternoon free time
Traditional Japanese Kaiseki Dinner & Onsen (hot spring bath) at your ryokan
Day 4: Breakfast at your ryokan
Free day (Suggestions provided in your travel pack)
Traditional Japanese Kaiseki Dinner & Onsen at your ryokan
Take a walk into the village of Kamiyamada to meet the locals
Day 5: Breakfast at your ryokan
Transfer to Matsumoto & free time (tickets provided)
Transfer to Takayama by highway bus (scenic route)
Evening free time in Takayama
Day 6: Breakfast at your hotel
Free day in Takayama
Day 7: Breakfast at your hotel
Transfer to Kyoto by Express train & Shinkansen
Free time in Kyoto
Day 8: Breakfast at your hotel
Meet your guide at your hotel lobby
Full day sightseeing in Kyoto with guide using public transport, including authentic tea ceremony & Gion (Geisha/Maiko) district walking
Day 9: Breakfast at your hotel
Free day in Kyoto (Optional day trip to Hiroshima & Miyajima Island by Shinkansen)
Day 10: Breakfast at your hotel
Transfer to Osaka Itami Airport by bus
Flight to Amami Ooshima Island
Dinner at your beach hotel
Day 11: Breakfast at your hotel
Full day sightseeing with local driver/guide, including scenic drive, lunch, swimming time, mangrove lake canoe ride, glass bottom boat
Day 12: Breakfast at your hotel
Free day (relax by the pool, beach, or take a trip into the local town using bus to meet the locals)!
Dinner at your hotel
Day 13: Breakfast at your hotel
Morning & afternoon free time
Flight to Tokyo Haneda Airport
Transfer to your hotel on your own
Day 14: Breakfast at your hotel
Transfer to Tokyo Narita Airport by bus (tickets provided)
Depart Japan on your scheduled flight

Tour Highlights

Tokyo & Kyoto - Authentic tea ceremony, local guides, world heritage temples in Kyoto, super modern architecture, style, fashion, and people of Tokyo
Kamiyamada Onsen - Overnight in traditional ryokan, sleeping on the floor, eating fresh local cuisine, soaking in natural hot springs.
Nagano - Trip to snow monkey park, Zenkoji temple, Matsumoto Castle
Takayama - Morning market, old merchant houses/streets, samurai house, sake distilliaries, local food (Hida beef), Shirakawago gassho zukuri style houses (old farm houses)
Amami Ooshima - tropical island, crystal clear waters, water sports, scenic drives, mangrove lake canoe ride, glass bottom boat, ocean view hotel

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