Essence of Japan
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Ancient and ultra-modern sit shoulder to shoulder in Japan. On this Japan itinerary, we’ll experience both over two weeks, exploring high-paced cities, hushed shrines and temples, and serene gardens. We’ll attend a traditional tea ceremony, learn a little about geisha and samurai culture, catch a glimpse of Mount Fuji and whizz between cities on the sleek, slick Shinkansen (bullet train). Our Japan tours travel in spring, when cherry blossoms and hydrangea bloom; in summer, when you can time your tour with the fascinating Gion Festival; and in autumn, when maple trees are a blaze of fiery red and orange. In April and October, some dates coincide with the colourful Takayama Festival, and May and September also offer opportunities to experience a Sumo wrestling tournament. Which will you choose?
Included with every escorted tour
- VIP door-to-door travel service
- Knowledgeable tour managers
- Included excursions
- Selected meals and international flights
Including
13 meals
- 12 breakfasts
- 1 lunch
Accommodation
12 nights in hotels and 1 in flight
Transport
Travel in destination by coach
Excursions and visits
- City tours of Tokyo, Kanazawa (including Kenroku-en Garden), and Kyoto
- Mount Fuji Visitor Centre
- Visits to Matsumoto Castle, Shirakawago Village, Miyajima Island and Nara (including Todaiji Temple and Nara Park)
- Sake tasting at a traditional brewery
- Walking tours of Takayama and Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
- Three journeys on the bullet train
- Traditional tea ceremony
- Lake Ashi cruise
- Cable car to the Owakudani Valley and hot springs
Overview
14 nights
Asia . Japan . Tokyo . Kyoto . Osaka . Nara . Hiroshima . Hakone
London Heathrow Airport
Multiple
Escorted tour moderate
From £4,570.5 per person - £5,065
10% DiscountIncluding optional travel insurance or a price reduction if not required
Itinerary
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