Contrasts of Japan end Tokyo
Contrasts of Japan end Tokyo
Contrasts of Japan end Tokyo
9 Days Starting and ending in Tokyo, Japan
Visiting: Tokyo, Mount Fuji, Kyoto, Nara, Okayama, Hiroshima
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Tour code:
29725
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
0-0
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
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Tour Overview
Embark on a captivating journey through Japan with the "Contrasts of Japan end Tokyo" tour. This immersive experience begins in the vibrant city of Tokyo, where you'll explore iconic sites like the Zojoji Temple and the bustling Shibuya crossing. Marvel at the majestic Mount Fuji and enjoy a serene boat trip on Kawaguchiko Lake. Experience traditional Japanese culture by staying in a Ryokan and indulging in an Onsen. Discover the historical charm of Iyashi No Sato Nenba and the breathtaking Shiraito Falls. In Kyoto, visit the Fushimi Inari Shrine and the Imperial Palace. Continue to Nara to see the Todaiji Temple and feed the friendly deer. Explore Osaka's lively Dotonbori district and reflect on history at Hiroshima's Peace Memorial. Conclude your adventure with a ferry ride to the sacred island of Itsukushima. This tour offers a perfect blend of cultural exploration, natural beauty, and historical insights.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Tokyo
Location: Tokyo
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Dinner
Welcome to Japan! Transfer by coach (SHUTTLE BUS) to hotel. 18H30.- Meeting with guide. Late in the afternoon, we will pay a visit to this fascinating country by taking a trip on the metro (tickets included) to the Shinjuku district and see the crowds of people who use this modern and efficient collective transport system. Shinjuku is one of the most important nightlife districts. Dinner included and return to hotel by metro with our guide.
Day 2 : Tokyo
Location: Tokyo
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
In the morning, we take part in a 5-hour trip with our guide to see this amazing city, with its hustle and bustle and extremely modern districts that coexist with quiet, peaceful areas. Brief stop at the Zojoji Temple to make a beautiful photograph of the Tokyo Tower. Pay attention to the hundred of Jizos, stone traditional protecting deities who guide us on our travels, give power to those who are weak (such children) and those in dangerous places, and who are dressed including hats, robes and windmills. Then we head to the junction of Shibuya, a junction that is said to be the most crowded in the world. The Meiji Temple is dedicated to the Emperor Meiji, his wife, and their spirits. We continue on our bus along the elegant street of Omotesando. We will edge the most beautiful part of the Imperial Palace and the gardens. Stop to visit the famous Nijubashi Bridge. We will pass through the district of Akihabara, the “electric town” with icons from the popular Japanese Manga and Anime culture and then see Kokugikan, the Sumo stadium, home of this Japanese sport. We will also visit the Buddhist temple of Sensoji, the oldest and most important temple in Tokyo, with its 55-metre high pagoda. Then we will have some free time to visit the traditional commercial street of Nakamise in the district of Asakusa. Lunch included in a local restaurant. Return to hotel.Free time in the afternoon. NOTE: During the Japanese Olympics, accommodation may be given near Narita airport.
Day 3 : Tokyo, Mount Fuji, Kawaguchiko
Location: Mount Fuji
Accommodation Name: Ryokan
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We travel to the beautiful area of Monte Fuji, through pretty countryside on our way. First of all we see the ARAKURAYAMA SENGEN PARK, with its beautiful pagodas, and from here enjoy the best and most well-known views of Mount Fuji. After this we go on to KAWAGUCHIKO with its tiny houses, flowers and mountains, and its beautiful lake. On our arrival, we will visit the FUJI SENGEN SHRINE set in a magical site surrounded by tall trees, and the starting point of the traditional pilgrimage to the mountain. At the shrine, we will express our thanks for being able to visit this wonderful place. The visit also includes a delightful boat trip on Kawaguchiko Lake. After lunch, we start to ascend Mount Fuji on the road that takes us to the “fifth station”, surrounded by spectacular forests and views, to a height of 2,305 metres. Note: In winter, the route up to Mount Fuji is closed due to snow or other adverse weather conditions; during this season, we will ascend as far as the authorised point. Return to Kawaguchiko, with time to stroll near the lake. We will stay at a Ryokan (a traditional Japanese hotel), and have the chance to enjoy its ONSEN (public baths). Dinner included.(NB: In the planned Ryokan, some rooms are in Japanese style, with accommodation on tatamis, and others are in western-style. Accommodation may sometimes be in a western type hotel).
Day 4 : Kawaguchiko, Iyashi No Sato Nenba, Toyota, Kyoto
Location: Kyoto
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
We are only 130km (81 miles) from KYOTO. In the morning, we continue along the pretty road bordered by lakes to IYASHI NO SATO NENBA, a tiny village destroyed by a typhoon in 1966 and later restored as a traditional open-air mountain village and museum. Its traditional houses have been transformed into arts and crafts shops, restaurants and traditional museums. We then have the opportunity to admire the SHIRAITO FALLS, considered done of the most attractive sites in Japan, with a waterfall height of 150 metres. We will then continue to NAGOYA, the third most important city of Japan, on the shores of the Pacific. Here we will visit the TOYOTA MUSEUM (admission included), a must-see for motor lovers. We continue to KYOTO, accomodation.
Day 5 : Kyoto
Location: Kyoto
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
We spend all day in the city that was the capital of Japan from the year 794 to 1868 and home to the Imperial Court. During World War II the city was the only major Japanese to escape the bombardments, and so it still preserves its wealth of artistic heritage; the famous protocol restricting greenhouse gas emissions was signed in Kyoto in 1997. We head for the outskirts of Kyoto to Arashiyama, where we cross the Togetsukyo Bridge ("bridge over the moon"), which has fantastic views. We will visit the Tenryuji temple, one of the "five major Zen temples of Kyoto" and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, followed by a walk through its mystic bamboo forest. The visit includes a trip to one of the most important parts of the city. We will see the marvellous Shinto Shrine of Fushimi Inari, the Imperial Palace and Kinkakuji temple, “the golden pavilion” and its wonderful gardens. Free time before visiting GION, a busy traditional quarter famous for its Geisha. Free time.
Day 6 : Kyoto, Nara, Osaka
Location: Nara
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
We leave for NARA and visit Todaiji, a magnificent Buddhist temple built in 752, which has a giant Buddha and where passengers can take photos and touch and feed the deer that wander through the park. Lunch included. After the visit, we will see HORYUJI Buddhist temple, a World Heritage Site that includes a seminary, monasteries and temples. Its main pagoda temple is one of the oldest wooden buildings in the world and is the oldest Buddhist temple in Japan and an important place of worship. We continue to OSAKA, where we arrive in the evening. Accommodation in this modern city (Japan’s second city). We will visit Dotonbori, a colourful district filled with nightlife.
Day 7 : Osaka, Himeji, Korakuen Gardens, Okayama
Location: Okayama
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
We leave for HIMEJI, where we will include entry to its immense complex that shows us the architecture of Japanese castles. Lunch included in a local restaurant. We go on to OKAYAMA, where we will visit Korakuen, one of the most beautiful gardens in Japan, with its lakes, waterfalls and traditional teahouses. Next, we head towards the Shinto shrine of Kibitsu-Jinja where the God Kibitsuhiko-no-Mikoto is venerated, which is the origin of the legend of Momotaro, symbol of Okayama Prefecture. We find a unique architecture with a corridor of 360 meters long. After the visit, free time in the city, active provincial capital of just over 700,000 inhabitants.Note: On some dates, we may be accommodated in FUKUYAMA or KURASHIKI. When this happens, the visit to Kibitsu-Jinja Temple will be cancelled. The visit to Kurashiki can be made on the same day in the afternoon.
Day 8 : Okayama, Kurashiki, Itsukushima, Hiroshima
Location: Hiroshima
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We leave for KURASHIKI, a city with a very well preserved historical centre. Time for a stroll in this charming place with its atmosphere from the past. We continue on our way to HIROSHIMA, a city sadly known for the atomic bomb that fell on it in 1945 and which levelled the city. We will stroll around the Peace Memorial, the Dome of the bomb and we will visit the impressive Museum of Peace. After the war we will seek peace by embarking on a ferry to the island “where men and gods live together”, with the sanctuary of ITSUKUSHIMA dedicated to the guardian of the seas, built partially over the sea. Time to visit the temple, to stroll around its pretty centre and have lunch. Return to our hotel in Hiroshima. Dinner included.Note: The order of the visits in Hiroshima may vary without affecting their content.
Day 9 : Hiroshima, Tokyo
Location: Tokyo
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, transfer to the station to take the BULLET TRAIN to TOKYO. It takes four hours to travel the 800 kilometers between both cities. Arrival in Tokyo at around 2:00 pm. End of our services. Please, check the time of your flight in case you might need an additional night.
What's Included
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Accommodation
Accommodation is included throughout the tour.
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Additional Services
City tours in Tokyo and Kyoto, boat trip on Kawaguchiko Lake, evening transfers, and various admission tickets are included.
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Fully Guided
Travel by bus with an English-speaking guide is included.
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Meals
Breakfast is included daily, with 3 lunches in Tokyo, Nara, and Himeji, and 3 dinners in Tokyo, Kawaguchiko, and Hiroshima.
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Transport
Arrival transfer is included.
What's Not Included
International flights to and from Japan are not included.
Mode of Transport
Travel in comfort with arrival transfers included, and enjoy the convenience of a high-speed train journey from Hiroshima to Tokyo. Explore Tokyo's vibrant districts using the efficient metro system, and take a scenic boat trip on Kawaguchiko Lake.
Accommodation
Experience authentic Japanese culture by staying in a traditional Ryokan, where you can enjoy the unique ambiance of tatami rooms and relax in an Onsen, a public bath. Some accommodations may also offer Western-style rooms for added comfort.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour includes stays in various types of accommodations, including a traditional Japanese Ryokan where you can experience an Onsen (public bath). Some rooms in the Ryokan may be in Japanese style with tatamis, while others are in western style. Accommodation may sometimes be in a western type hotel.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
Yes, the tour package includes breakfast daily, three lunches in Tokyo, Nara, and Himeji, and three dinners in Tokyo, Kawaguchiko, and Hiroshima.
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Is there a guide provided during the tour?
Yes, the tour is fully guided with travel by bus accompanied by an English-speaking guide.
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What kind of transportation is used during the tour?
The tour includes travel by bus, metro tickets in Tokyo, a boat trip on Kawaguchiko Lake, a ferry from Hiroshima to Miyajima, and a high-speed train from Hiroshima to Tokyo. Arrival transfer is also included.
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Will there be any opportunities to experience traditional Japanese culture?
Yes, the tour offers several opportunities to experience traditional Japanese culture, such as staying in a Ryokan, visiting the historical village of Iyashi No Sato Nenba, and exploring the traditional quarter of Gion in Kyoto.
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What are some of the key historical sites visited on this tour?
The tour visits several key historical sites including the Zojoji Temple, Meiji Temple, Sensoji Temple in Tokyo, the ancient city of Kyoto with the Fushimi Inari Shrine, Imperial Palace, and Kinkakuji Temple, the Todaiji Temple in Nara, and the Peace Memorial and Museum in Hiroshima.
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