Small Group Tours
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Description
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Japan Revealed is an exciting journey through the bright light cities, the mountainous terrains and paddy field plains, the spiritual temples, and the deep culture of this ancient nation. If you are a first timer or indeed a return visitor you will see parts of Japan that would simply not be possible to find on your own, without the knowledge and language behind you. You will take part in various cultural activities such as Authentic Tea Ceremony, Soba Noodle Making, Rice Paper Making, and even stay in a Temple with the chance to meditate alongside the local monks of Mt Koya and more. Places visited include the neon metropolitans of Tokyo and Osaka, the ancient capitals of Kyoto and Nara, the spiritually rich Koyasan, the traditional Takayama, the timeless Gokayama and Suganuma, the gardens of Kanazawa and the deep valleys of Matsumoto. English is not widely spoken in Japan, especially in the rural parts, and so our inclusion of a tour buddy will enhance the opportunities to meet with locals and join in the Japanese way of life along the way. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tour Price |
€3,780 p/person
• If you are alone and don't mind sharing a room with another lone traveler, NO single supplement applies. Private Rooms are subject to a single supplement of €920 per room.
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| Local Payment | No local payment | |||||||||||||||||
| Itinerary |
Day 1 - Arrive Osaka / Assisted with hotel transfer / Meet tour buddy and rest of group at 6pm in hotel lobby.
Day 2 -Transfer to Koyasan (World Heritage Site) by chartered coach. Sightseeing on arrival. Dinner and hot springs at local Temple Lodge that evening.
Day 3 - Meditation at temple (optional). Depart Koyasan for Nara. Sightseeing at World Heritage Temples. Transfer to Kyoto. Walking tour of Gion District.
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4 - Kyoto Full Day Sightseeing.
Day 5 - Kyoto Free Day or option to go to Hiroshima and Miyajima Island.
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6 - Transfer to Kanazawa. Visit Japanese Garden and 21st Century Contemporary museum. Overnight at ryokan including dinner and hot springs.
Day 7 - Transfer to Takayama via Gokayama. Visit Suganuma World Heritage Site (Gassho Style houses and meet with local farmers who perform dance).
Day 8 - Full day sightseeing in Takayama on foot. Option to have free time if preferred.
Day 9 - Transfer to Matsumoto by highway bus. Visit Matsumoto castle. Free time.
Day 10 - Transfer to Hakone (Mt Fuji region) using public transport. Half day trip around this area including cable cars, lake cruise, onsens. Overnight at traditional ryokan with dinner and hot springs included.
Day 11 - Transfer to Tokyo. Afternoon tour around modern Tokyo. Option to have free time if preferred.
Day 12 - Full day sightseeing in Tokyo with farewell dinner in the evening.
Day 13 - Tour finishes after breakfast.
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| Highlights | Japan - Osaka - Mt Koya - World Heritage Koyasan - Overnight at Temple Lodge - Nara - Todaiji Temple - Giant Buddha - Nara Park - Kasuga Shrine - Kyoto - Gion Area with Geisha Expert - Sanjusangendo - Kiyomizu Temple - Nijo Castle - Kyoto Tea Ceremony - Kanazawa - Kenrokuen Garden - Museum of Contemporary Art - Walking Tour Old Streets Kanazawa - Ryokan Stay - Gokayama - Japanese Soba (Noodle) Making Demonstration - Japanese Paper Making Demonstration - Suganuma Gassho Zukkuri Folk Park - Takayama - Morning Market Visit - Yatai Hall - Kusakabe Folkcraft Museum - Matsumoto Castle - Hakone - Owakudani Ropeway - Ashino-ko Lake Cruise - Mt Fuji - Souzan Cable Car - Hot Springs (Japanese Style) - Tokyo - Roppongi Hills Observatory Tower - Mori Art Gallery - Tsukiji Fish Market - Hamarakyu Gardens - Ginza Area - Harajuku - Yoyogi Gardens - Omotesando | |||||||||||||||||
| Optional Highlights | Japan - Culture Evening at Kyoto Tea House (Machiya) - Hiroshima Day Trip including Miyajima Island - Ultimate Kyoto Experience - Dinner with a Maiko (Young Geisha) | |||||||||||||||||
| What's Included | 12 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 6 Dinners - All Activities and Entrance Fees as per Itinerary - Fully Escorted Tour with English Speaking Tour Buddy - Mt Fuji Day Trip - Tokyo & Kyoto Sightseeing - Tea Ceremony - Koyasan & Suganuma World Heritage Sites - Ryokan & Temple Stays - Japanese Soba (Noodle) Making, Japanese Paper (Washi) Making | |||||||||||||||||
| Accommodation | Hotels (9 Nights), Temple Lodge (1 Night), Ryokans (2 Nights) | |||||||||||||||||
| Transport | Local Train, Bullet Train, Private Vehicle, Cable Car, Boat, Public Transport, On Foot | |||||||||||||||||
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