For those who want a full experience while traveling in Japan, this itinerary is the best.
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For those who want a full experience while traveling in Japan, this itinerary is the best.
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Arrive in Tokyo at the Narita Airport, where you will be met by an assistant in the arrival lobby for your shared transportation to your hotel. The rest of day is spent at your leisure after checking in to your hotel.
After breakfast, your guide will meet you for an 8-hour tour of the best parts of the city. You will begin in Asakusa, Tokyo's old town. Here, you will visit Sensoji, the city's oldest temple, and Nakamise, a shopping street with souvenirs and local food. You will then move on to Tokyo's Water Bus, where you'll travel down the Sumidagawa River. This will bring you directly to Hamarikyu garden, an Edo period Japanese garden. When walking through the garden, you can stop in a tea house for a cup of matcha and some sweets. After lunch, the tour will move to Meiji Shrine, a shine dedicated to the Emperor Meiji. Finally, as the sun is setting, take a walk through the Omotesando shopping street, a broad tree lined avenue.
Breakfast and Lunch are provided.
Today, you will embark on another tour around Tokyo, this time with a local guide by private car. The tour will be three hours long, and start at the world's largest fish market: Tsukiji Market. While the inner market has moved to a different location, you can still wander around the outer market and admire the produce and fresh seafood. After the market, you will visit a nearby restaurant. A Japanese chef will be there to answer all of your questions, while you learn how to make a selection of delicious sushi. You will then get to enjoy your own homemade sushi for lunch. After, you will have the rest of the afternoon for your leisure.
Breakfast and Lunch are provided.
This morning, you'll take the bullet train from Tokyo to Hakone. Once you arrive, the rest of the day is free to spend at your leisure. You will have the Hakone Free Pass, and so will be able to use the extensive transport network. You can explore the cable cars, ropeways, and even a pirate ship that will take you across Lake Ashi with a view of Mt. Fuji. Tonight, you will stay in a Japanese traditional ryokan, sleeping on futons laid out on tatami mats with delicious meals and piping hot onsen (hot spring) baths.
Breakfast is provided.
From Hakone, you'll take the bullet train to Nagoya, where you'll then change trains onto the Limited Express Hida Wide View for one of the most scenic trains in Japan. Once you arrive, you'll make your own way to your accommodation, then you'll have the afternoon free. It's recommended that you stop at one of the local breweries for a taste of the local drop.
Breakfast is provided.
Today, you'll have a free day in Takayama. After breakfast, you can head up to the Miyagawa morning market, which has stalls selling fresh produce and local crafts. A short bus ride will take you to Hida No Sato Folk Village, and open air museum displaying over 30 typical farmhouses and other traditional buildings from the Hida region. In the afternoon, you may visit the Takayama Festival Floats Museum, displaying floats from the famous Takayama festival, or you can simply wander through the town. You'll spend the night in Takayama.
Breakfast is provided.
Today will be self-guided. Using your included coach tickets, you will pay a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Listed Shirakawago village, famous for its farmhouses that are over 250 years old. After your visit, you will head onwards to Kanazawa by coach. You'll then spend the night in Kanazawa.
Breakfast is provided.
Today, you get a free day to explore Kanazawa. The highlight of any visit to this town is the Kenrokuen Garden, beautiful in any season. We also recommend visiting the Kanazawa Castle, located right next to the garden. You can also visit the Nagamachi Samurai District, the Nagamachi Yuzen Kan, and the Nomura Samurai House.
Breakfast is provided.
You will travel by train to Hiroshima, where you can spend the rest of the afternoon at your leisure. You will spend the night in Hiroshima.
Breakfast is provided.
Today, you will take a day tour of Hiroshima with a local guide, starting with the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. The area where the park now lies was ground zero for the atomic bomb on August 6th 1945. After the bombing, the memorial park was created and dedicated to those who lost their lives in the attack. From Hiroshima, a short ferry ride will take you to Miyajima Island. Here is the most photographed site in Japan, the Floating Torii Gate. It dates back to the 6th century, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will have time to explore the island and its many shrines and temples before heading back to your hotel.
Breakfast is provided.
In the morning, you will travel to Kyoto by bullet train. In the afternoon, you will take part in a private cooking lesson. The course will consist of two parts. First, you will cook 2 or 3 dishes then enjoy them. Then you will return to kitchen and learn 2 or 3 more dishes before eating again. You'll spend the night in Kyoto once you're done.
Breakfast and Lunch are provided.
In the morning, you will visit the Fushimi Inari Shrine. Thousands of red torii gates line the mountain path to the shrine. On your tour, you will visit the shrine hall. Next, you will visit Sanjusangendo, the longest wooden structure in Japan. Inside, there are 1001 statues of Kannon, the Buddhist saint of mercy. The next stop is an UNESCO site, the Kiyomizu-dera temple. This temple was built for Kannon, and is said to grant wishes. It is also known for its wooden platform stage. After, you will visit the Kinkakuji Temple, a temple covered in real gold leaf. It's beautiful and photogenic at any time of year. Last, you will visit Kitano-Temanngu, a shrine built to appease the spirit of an angry ghost. The surrounding entertainment district was built on austere bones. When the tour is done, head back to your hotel and spend the night in Kyoto.
Breakfast is provided.
Today, you'll take a full day tour of Nara. To begin, you'll visit Isuien Garden, which is divided into two distinct parts. The garden is a striking example of Japanese horticulture, with water from the Yoshikigawa River and the backdrop of Mt. Wakakusayama. Next, wander through Nara Park, which is called Deer Park by locals, due to the over 1,000 tame deer that live there. Within the park is Todaiji Temple, the world's largest wooden building. The next stop is Kasuga Taisha, a shrine famous for its hundreds of stone and bronze lanterns. You will end the day with a stroll around Naramachi, a historic merchant district showcasing some Japanese town homes. After this, the guide will take you back to your hotel, where you'll spend the night back in Kyoto.
Breakfast is provided.
Allow 60-90 minutes travel time to Tokyo Narita Airport. International check-in requires a minimum of two hours, however, check-in time may vary by airline so be sure and check with your airline directly.
Breakfast is provided.
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