Best of Japan (Small Group Tours)

Highlights

• Tokyo - Explore the Sensoji Temple district and temple, Harajuku, Takeshita Street, Meiji Shrine and Shibuya Crossing
• Kamakura - Visit the Big Buddha Statue, Hokokuji Zen Temple and the Bamboo Forest with a delightful village atmosphere. Opt to take part in a traditional tea ceremony
• Lake Kawaguchi in Fuji Hakone Izu National Park - Marvel at the spectacular mountain scenery and views of Mt Fuji
• Ryokan - Sample Japanese hospitality, bathe in natural hot springs, wearing a Yukata (casual Kimono) and sleeping on a futon
• Kyoto - Explore this UNESCO Listed Nijo Castle, Sanjusagen-do Temple with its 1000 life-like statues and Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Temple)
• Kyoto - Take part in a walking tour of the famed Geisha District (Gion), with its ancient cobbled streets, streams, bridges and quaint teahouses and the opportunity to see Geisha and Maiko en route to their next engagement

Included in Price

• 3 breakfasts and 1 dinner at the Lake Kawaguchi
• 7 nights 3 star (inclusive of 1 night at a Japanese style inn)
• Guided sightseeing and walking tours in Tokyo, Kamakura, Lake Kawaguchi and Kyoto
• Lake Kawaguchi and Mt Fuji - Kachikachi-yama Ropeway and observatory. For tours staying at Lake Kawaguchi between 14 Apr – 28 May each year we'll visit to the Fuji Shibazakura (Moss Phlox) Festival with Mt Fuji as the backdrop
• Escorted by a licensed English speaking Japanese tour guide
• All transportation and transfers - buses, trains and bullet trains including Suica swipe card
• Baggage forwarding service from Tokyo to Kyoto (one bag per person)
• Airport arrival transfer to tour hotel (by train) from Narita or Haneda International Airport on day 1
• Maximum Group size: 18 persons

NOT included in price

• Airport departure transfer
• International flights and visa
• If you are opting to pay the single supplement, allowing you the privacy of your own room on this tour, a single room will be provided for all nights with the exception of day 5 (at Lake Kawaguchi), where single rooms are not available. For this night you will be matched up with a fellow tour member of the same gender
• Tip for your tour guide. We recommend you allow USD$3-5 per day, per traveller. Tipping your guide is an entirely personal gesture
• Entrance Fees: USD$25-35pp, paid locally in local currency

Travel Package

This is an Organised Group Tour: the itinerary has been predefined by the tour operator. The tour destinations, duration, accommodations, departure dates and the price are fix. You can join, enjoy and meet other people.

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