Classic Cultural Japan (Small Group Tours)

Highlights

• Tokyo - See highlights including Senso-ji and the pretty Hamarikyu Gardens with guided sightseeing
• Kanazawa - Uncover highlights of this well-preserved ancient town, including the famous Kenrokuen garden
• Kyoto - Enjoy guided sightseeing with a local guide in this ancient city, and enjoy tea with a trainee geisha
• Kinosaki Onsen - Stay in a traditional Japanese ryokan with free time to unwind in one (or all seven) of the mystic onsen
• Kyotango Peninsula - Admire the stunning scenery of this lesser-visited area, and visit a traditional swordsmith
• Himeji - See this UNESCO-listed feudal castle, one of Japan's most impressive landmarks
• Hiroshima - Pay your respects at the memorials to the atomic bomb, and take the ferry to charming Miyajima island
• Hakone - Marvel at majestic Mount Fuji and visit the outstanding Hakone Open-Air Museum, plus enjoy plenty of free time

Included in Price

• 14 breakfasts, 6 lunches & 6 dinners
• 12 nights 4 star hotels, 2 night ryokan stay in Kinosaki Onsen
• Escorted by a tour leader
• Private arrival transfer on day 1 and private departure transfer on day 15
• All relevant transportation and transfers including by minibus, coach and train
• IC transport card with 2,500 yen (YSD $16) credit for city transport
• Full-day private guide service in Kanazawa, Kyoto & Kyotango Peninsula
• Entrance to Hamarikyu Gardens
• Afternoon tea with a maiko (trainee geisha)
• 'Kaiseki' dinner at Kinosaki Onsen ryokan
• Meet the local artisans of the Kyotango Peninsula
• See the impressive land-bridge over the Miyazu Bay
• 2-day Hakone Free Pass
• Entrance to Hakone Open-Air Museum
• Luggage forwarding from Tokyo to Kyoto, Kyoto to Hiroshima and Hiroshima back to Tokyo
• Information pack on arrival
• Shared portable Wi-Fi access throughout trip

NOT included in price

• International flights
• Any local transport (subways, taxis, buses) unless covered by the included transport passes
• Entrance fees (including those for temples, shrines and museums) unless otherwise specified
• Baggage handling and luggage forwarding unless otherwise specified

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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