Japan Highlights 9 Days 7 Nights

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Known as the "Land of the Rising Sun", Japan offers captivating contrasts, from 21st century cities ablaze with skyscrapers and neon to serene shogun temples, exquisite gardens and lakes, deliciously innovative cuisine and cherry-blossom coated countryside. From high-octane Tokyo and Osaka to the snow-tipped splendor of Mt Fuji and the ancient shrines of Kyot...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Explore Kyoto
    • Explore Mount Fuji, enjoy the bird’s eye view of the nearby Odawara and Lake Ashi scenic region via the aerial tram Komagadake Ropeway
    • Discover Japanese history and art at a museum, or indulge in some retail therapy at Tokyo's cutting edge stores
    • Explore the lines of stalls selling different Japanese-styled goods and souvenirs

What's this trip about?

    Known as the "Land of the Rising Sun", Japan offers captivating contrasts, from 21st century cities ablaze with skyscrapers and neon to serene shogun temples, exquisite gardens and lakes, deliciously innovative cuisine and cherry-blossom coated countryside. From high-octane Tokyo and Osaka to the snow-tipped splendor of Mt Fuji and the ancient shrines of Kyoto, our 9 day Japan Highlights tour showcases the best of this entrancing country.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityTokyo
End CityOsaka

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Transformative

Destinations

  • Asia
  • Japan

Attractions

  • Hakone
  • Kyoto
  • Mount Fuji
  • Osaka
  • Tokyo

Activities

  • Bird watching
  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Nature
  • Independent

Trip includes

    • Transpacific air tickets from selected gateway city (not included for land only package)
    • Fuel surcharges on airlines tickets
    • Round trip airport transfers (RT Airport transfers not included for land only packages; Airport transfer out not included for extended stay travelers)
    • Luxury hotel accommodations
    • Admission(s) of the sightseeing place(s) indicated in the itinerary
    • Professional English-speaking guide

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Itinerary

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Day 1 & 2: USA – Tokyo

Accommodation: Sheraton Miyako Hotel Tokyo or similar, Hotel Listel Shinjuku or similar

Our voyage to Japan begins as we board an international flight to Japan. 

Upon arrival in Tokyo you will be greeted by our friendly ground crew and guided to the airport shuttle bus to transfer to the hotel.

Day 3: Tokyo

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Sheraton Miyako Hotel Tokyo or similar, Hotel Listel Shinjuku or similar

After breakfast, set off to discover Tokyo on the city highlights tour. Our day begins with a visit to the Imperial Palace Plaza -the current residen...

Day 4: Tokyo

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Sheraton Miyako Hotel Tokyo or similar, Hotel Listel Shinjuku or similar

Enjoy a free day to explore and enjoy bustling Tokyo at your leisure.  Perhaps visit a traditional teahouse, discover Japanese history and art at a m...

Day 5: Tokyo - Mount Fuji - Lake Kawaguchi

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Accommodation: Tominoko Hotel or similar, Fuji Mountain Resort or similar

Start your day with breakfast at the hotel before we depart for the road trip to visit Japan’s most sacred and spectacular mountain – Mount Fuji. Your E...

Day 6: Mount Fuji Area – Kyoto

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: The Westin Miyako or similar, Heian No Mori or similar

Following breakfast, depart the Mount Fuji scenic area and travel to Kyoto, Japan's cultural and artistic center, and the country's capital for over 1,000 years.  Stop...

Day 7: Kyoto

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: The Westin Miyako or similar, Heian No Mori or similar

This will be a free day at leisure in Kyoto either to venture out on your own or join our full day optional excursion to the  Sagano Bamboo Forest and Arashiyama Distr...

Day 8: Kyoto – Osaka

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel Granvia or similar, Sunny Stone Osaka Hotel or similar

2019 departures: After breakfast bid farewell to Kyoto as we make our way to the vibrant city of Osaka. Our city tour kicks off with a stop at  Kuromon Market. W...

Day 9: Osaka - USA

Today, transfer to Osaka's Kansai Airport for your return flight back home or extend your trip for a few more days in Osaka. (Note: Airport transfer out is not provided for land only travelers or those extending their stay at the end of the tour.)

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,699
Price per day$189
Single supplement (single occupancy)$700
Last Updated: 10/16/2019

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Accommodation

  • Tokyo: Sheraton Miyako Hotel Tokyo or similar
  • Mount Fuji: Tominoko Hotel or similar
  • Kyoto: The Westin Miyako or similar
  • Osaka: Hotel Granvia or similar
  • Tokyo: Hotel Listel Shinjuku or similar
  • Mount Fuji: Fuji Mountain Resort or similar
  • Kyoto: Heian No Mori or similar
  • Osaka: Sunny Stone Osaka Hotel or similar
Cancellation policy

The following fee will be assessed per person accordingly when you cancel your reservation:

$100 120 or more days prior to departure

$200 60 - 119 days prior to departure

$300 30 - 59 days prior to departure

$500 15 - 29 days prior to departure

$1000 3 - 14 days prior to departure

100% of Tour fare Within 48 hours prior to departure

Written notice of cancellation must be received by Affordable World either by mail, or email. Oral cancellation by phone will not be acceptable.

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Meals Included

6 Breakfasts and 1 Dinner

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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