Imperial Capitals with Hiroshima

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Experience the best of Japan on this 9-day adventure. Begin in Tokyo, blending modern wonders with cultural treasures like the Imperial Palace and Asakusa Temple. Admire Mount Fuji and cruise Ashi Lake before heading to Kyoto, where highlights include the Bamboo Forest, Kinkakuji Temple, and a traditional tea ceremony. Visit the iconic Fushimi Inari Shrine...

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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Cherry Blossom
    • Asakusa Temple
    • Mt. Fuji
    • Tea Ceremony
    • Fushimi Inari Shrine
    • Sanjusangendo Temple
    • Miyajima Island

What's this trip about?

    Experience the best of Japan on this 9-day adventure. Begin in Tokyo, blending modern wonders with cultural treasures like the Imperial Palace and Asakusa Temple. Admire Mount Fuji and cruise Ashi Lake before heading to Kyoto, where highlights include the Bamboo Forest, Kinkakuji Temple, and a traditional tea ceremony. Visit the iconic Fushimi Inari Shrine and Sanjusangendo Temple before traveling to Hiroshima to explore the Peace Memorial Park and Miyajima Island's floating torii gate. This journey offers a perfect balance of tradition, history, and natural beauty.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityTokyo
End CityHiroshima

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Destinations

Attractions

  • Fushimi Inari Shrine
  • Hiroshima
  • Kyoto
  • Mt. Fuji
  • Tokyo

Activities

  • Culture

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 2

Trip includes

    • Exceptional downtown hotel accommodations
    • Tickets and intercity transportation as per itinerary
    • Guided sightseeing tours with expert English-speaking guides
    • Delicious breakfasts at your hotels
    • Professional meeting services at the airport
    • Entrances to Tokyo Imperial Palace, Tokyo Sky Tree and more
    • Dedicated support team before and during your trip

Itinerary

Day 1 Tokyo | Arrival
Welcome to Tokyo - the ultramodern and the traditional at the same time capital of Japan! Your driver meets you at the arrivals hall and transfer you to your hotel.  Upon arrival at the hotel, you check in and have the rest of the day at leisure to relax after your ...
Day 2 Tokyo | Tokyo Sightseeing Tour
In the morning, you meet your private guide and start your first half-day tour of Tokyo. 

First, you see from the outside the incredible Imperial Palace to get a taste of Japanese culture and glance at the precious interior of the building. Notabl...
Day 3 Tokyo | Day trip to Mt. Fuji & Ashi Lake Cruise
Today in the morning a private guide and driver meet you at the hotel lobby and take you on a full-day tour to Ashi Lake and Mt. Fuji. 

Throughout this tour, you will have the opportunity to experience the beauty of Japanese nature and landscapes....
Day 4 Tokyo | From Tokyo to Kyoto
​​​​​​​Today in the morning you continue your trip and you travel to Kyoto by a world famous Shinkansen train which is a real Japanese experience.

Accommodation: Park Hotel Tokyo
Departure: Private City Transfer Mi...
Day 5 Kyoto | Kyoto City Tour & Tea Ceremony
Start your day with a Japanese tea ceremony experience, that provides an engaging induction to the traditional tea ceremony. This activity dates back hundreds of years and is the most idealistic pastime of ancient Japan. In this ceremony, you will have an opportunit...
Day 6 Kyoto | Fushimi Inari Shrine & Sanjusangendo Temple
Today you have a half-day tour to explore Fushimi Inari Shrine and Sanjusangendo. You will reach these sights by the convenient system of public trains. 

Fushimi Inari Shrine is an important Shinto shrine in southern Kyoto. It is famous for its th...
Day 7 Kyoto | Departure
Today in the morning, you check out from the hotel, and our private driver takes you to the train station.

Accommodation: Hotel Kanra Kyoto
Departure: Private City Transfer Minivan

Train from Kyoto t...
Day 8 Hiroshima | Hiroshima City Tour with Miyajima Island
After breakfast at your hotel you are met by your private guide and go for an exciting tour of Hiroshima city and Miyajima Island (6 hrs).
In Hiroshima you visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park located in the area that used to be the political and commer...
Day 9 Hiroshima | Departure from Hiroshima
After breakfast and check-out, your private driver takes you to the airport for your flight back home.
Accommodation: THE KNOT Hiroshima
Departure: Private Airport Transfer Sedan

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Dates & Availability

Price From $3,715
Price per day$413
Last Updated: 3/20/2025

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International flights
    • Multiple arrival/departure transfers
    • Other meals not mentioned in the program
    • Optional tours and services
    • Local city taxes and all personal expenses.

Accommodation

Cancellation policy
MODIFICATION AND CANCELLATION POLICIES

Modification: Rescheduling trip

If you would like to reschedule or postpone your Program, we will do our best to minimize any cancelation fees charged by end suppliers (hotels, museums, etc.). All funds recovered can be applied towards your next Program arranged with the Company.

Modification: Change of programs

You can make adjustments to your program up to 30 days before your Program start, after which we will charge a modification fee of USD 150. Cancelation or modification fees charged by third parties are to be paid by the Customer.

Cancelation policies Moment of cancellation (days before Program start) Cancellation fee (% of the Program price) Refund (% of the Program price) 90 days or more 20% 80% From 60 to 89 days before 65% 35% From 31 to 59 days before 80% 20% 30 days or less 100% None 

Optional services, which are booked separately from the program, are subject to the cancelation fees of vendors. 
Travel Insurance
The Company recommends all Customers to obtain trip insurance. In the event of trip cancellation or interruption, this may be the only source of reimbursement.

Visa requirements
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: VISAS, PASSPORTS, INSURANCE 
The Company is not responsible for delays, changes, or cancellation costs resulting from incorrect, incomplete, expired, or missing travel documents. Customers are solely responsible for having valid documents for their trips. The Company bears no responsibility for visa documents, absence of such, or incorrectly issued visas. The Company is not responsible for governments, consulates, border authorities, or airlines that may prevent Customers from starting or continuing their trips.

Visas

Some of the trips organized by the Company occur to countries that require visas for the Customers. While the Company does not represent any government or any government agencies, it may assist Customers in the preparation of documents for obtaining travel visas. However, the Company does not guarantee that visas will be issued. The Company is not responsible and will not be held liable for any denial of entry to any country.

Passports

Important: Please note that your passport should be valid for at least six (6) months after the last day in the country of visit. Please make sure to check your passport’s expiration date.  
Meals Included
Breakfast

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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