Japan Unrivalled
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- See the Imperial Palace, Asakusa Sensoji Temple and Nakamise Street.
- See the Meiji Jingu Shrine, Harajuku & Shibuya Street.
- Tsukiji fish market
- Take in the incredible views from the Hakone Ropeway
- Hot spring experience
- Sightseeing tour with a local guide of Matsumoto
- See Matsumoto Castle
- Visit Hida Folk Village
- Walking tour of Takayama with local guide.
- See Kamisan no machi (Kamisan Town), Takayama morning markets & Jinya house.
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Welcome to the bright lights & big city…it's Tokyo baby! And with 3 nights here, there's so much time for sights, exploring, shopping & more. Check into your hotel & get ready for your Japanese adventure to begin in the capital of history, culture & mo...
We dive right into this fascinating city with a locally guided tour of the city's must-sees. With our Local Guide leading the charge, you'll get the inside track on the city & it's monuments & temples. We'll see the home of the Emperor of Japan, the beautiful ...
Wake up, grab a bite & enjoy a free day in Tokyo, to explore your way. Chill or opt to experience the traditional Japanese hot-spring baths with an Onsen experience - which many consider a must-do tradition! These hot springs are not for the shy, but are the perfe...
Enjoy your final free morning in Tokyo; take in one of the many museums or art galleries in the city or head to Tokyo Sky Tree & take in the cityscape from the observatory deck at the 634m tower. There's also your chance to go local & advance your culinary ski...
Next up, it's back on the road to Takayama via Matsumoto. Located at the southern end of a long valley between the peaks of the Japanese Alps, Matsumoto has a long & rich history & your Trip Manager will fill you in on the A to Z of this fascinating part of th...
We head out to explore by foot this morning on a locally guided walking tour. Our guide will give you an insiders look at this traditional Japanese city including the wonderfully preserved old town & authentic Edo style buildings. Along the way you can pick up som...
We'll head to our next destination on the famous Japanese transport - the bullet train! These trains head up to 320km/hr - so will thrill those with a need for speed! On arrival in Hiroshima spend your ME Time discovering the city remembered as the world's first atomic bomb target during World War ll.
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Start the day with a ferry ride over to Miyajima Island, see the beautiful scenery, the traditional Japanese gates at the entrance to the shrine & the island's famous & super cute residents - miniature deer, on the way to the stunning Itsukushima Shrine. In th...
After breakfast we're off to our next spot, Kyoto! On arrival we'll get straight into it as we take in the sights including stunning temples, beautiful gardens, colourful shrines & world-famous geisha girls. See the impressive Kinkakuji Golden Pavilion, the sacred...
With a full day here, it’s all about fully immersing yourself into this awesome city to see what makes it tick, so we’ve got all the must-sees covered. See the Fushimi Inari Shrine with the colourful rows of torii gates leading up into the mountains, learn how traditi...
Enjoy a free morning to take in the last of Kyoto then hop on the train to Wakayama, one of the villages at Mount Koya, known as the world headquarters of the Koyasan sect of Shingon Japanese Buddhism. Tonight is another experience to remember forever as we stay overn...
Wake up & join in the tradition of an early morning Buddhist Service. We'll then head out with our Local Guide for an in-depth tour of the Koyason area before departing early afternoon for the final stop on our Japanese adventure, Osaka. There's free time in Osaka...
Our trip ends after breakfast, so it's time to swap email addresses as you say farewell to your Trip Manager & new friends.
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Jas Singh
Apr 2024
European Horizon
Excellent tour manager, amazing fellow travellers, beautiful destinations!
Neil Pilger
Apr 2024
Japan Unrivalled
The tour was an absolute blast!
Juvenal Magana Martinez Jr
Apr 2024
Solo traveler best experience!
The trip was great! Although the trip is condensed, our tour guid Yuj made the best of it. From the locations to visit to the food, everything he recommended was bet...
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