Highlights of Japan

Discover colourful cultures, tasty cuisines, and enchanting cities as you follow your local guide on the 8-day highlights of Japan tour. Start your adventure in the bustling city of Tokyo, checking out the world-famous fish markets and neon-lit bars of Shinjuku. Marvel at the picture-perfect views of Mt Fuji on Lake Ashinoko and listen to your guide as they share hair-raising stories of Hiroshima’s historic past. Finish your adventure with us in Kyoto and explore a city brimming with temples, shrines, gardens and restaurants in your own time!

Duration

Destination

Start/Ends in

8 Days

Japan

Tokyo / Kyoto

Hotels

Group Size

Age Requirement

4 & 3 Star

4-18 People

18+

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Classic,Short Break

All Year Round

Why You’ll Love This Tour

  • This 8-day adventure gives a snapshot into the highlights of Japan from the Geishas of Kyoto to the Golden Gai Bars of Tokyo, plus zen-filled landscapes like Hakone, Mt Fuji and Takayama.
  • Shape your adventure with optional activities. Learn how to make Japanese pancakes in Hiroshima, taste-test sashimi and at the local fish markets or explore the neon-lit backstreets of Tokyo!
  • Stay in carefully selected accommodation with traditional onsens and spas at your disposal. Plus, all breakfasts included in the tour package.
  • Enjoy extended two-night stays with free time in Tokyo, Takayama, and Hiroshima to embrace each city and its culture like a local!
  • Take a day trip to the romantic Miyajima Island to explore the famously floating Torii Gate and Shrines, and breath-taking 360-degree views of the inland sea.
  • Tour finishes in Kyoto with the freedom to explore the cultural and historical hub at your own pace! Your guide can provide plenty of recommendations on what to see and do while you’re there!

Sights Visited on This Tour

The two most prominent buildings of the Garan are the Kondo Hall and the huge Konpon Daito Pagoda. The Hall is a large wooden temple hall where major ceremonies are held.

Hugged by Mount Fuji and Lake Ashi, Hakone is a scenic town in the Japanese countryside. It is most famous for its red torii gate and Shinto shrine.

Himeji Castle is a hilltop Japanese castle complex situated in the city of Himeji which is located in the Hyōgo Prefecture of Japan. It's an increasingly popular spot.

A modern city on Honshu Island, was largely destroyed by an atomic bomb during World War II. Today, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park commemorates the 1945 event.

Spacious market with vendors selling street food, fresh produce & shellfish, plus souvenirs. An amazing place to spend splendid times in a peaceful area full of locals.

Kyoto is the cultural heart of Japan, brimming with Buddhist temples, Shinto shrines, and dazzling gardens and palaces. It is the best city to experience Japan's cultural nuances.

A small island in Hiroshima Bay, it is known for its forests and ancient temples. Just offshore, the giant orange Great Torii Gate is partially submerged at high tide.

A Buddhist temple complex perched on Mount Koya, Koyasan is considered one of the most sacred sites in Japan. It is also a scenic retreat with its epic mountain views.

This sacred area is home to the mausoleum of Kobo Daishi, founder of Shingon Buddhism. The cemetery is an important center for Japanese culture and a photogenic spot.

The large port city of Osaka is one of the trendiest cosmopolitan urban centers in Japan. It is a traveler's hub with vibrant nightlife and top-notch international cuisine.

Once a significant military base, Osaka Castle is a historic landmark and graceful touch to the city's skyline with brilliant architecture and beautifully manicured gardens.

This museum is dedicated to documenting the atomic bombing of Hiroshima in World War II. The museum was established in August 1955 with the Peace Memorial Hall.

The Hiroshima Peace Memorial is the only building that remains intact at the explosion site of the atomic bomb. It pays homage to the victims with its half-demolished state.

The mountainous Takayama town is an idyllic place nestling Japan's age-old traditions and rural charm. Hida Folk Village is one of its highlight attractions.

Japan’s busy capital mixes the ultramodern and the traditional from neon-lit skyscrapers to historic temples. The Imperial Palace sits amid large public gardens.

Tour Inclusions

Accommodation

4 & 3 Star Hotels, Japanese-style Ryokans

Meals

7 Breakfasts

Transportation

Train, local bus, luggage transfers

Train

Express/bullet train, local & mountain train

Tour Guiding

Services of experienced local Travel Talk Tour Leader

Free Wi-Fi

Complimentary hotel Wi-Fi access (where available)

Sightseeing

Tokaido Checkpoint
Hakone Shrine
Morning Market

Merchant House
Takayama Jinya Building
Peace Museum

Peace Park & A Bomb Dome
Miyajima Island
Itsukushima-jinja Shrine

Himeji Castle
Kyoto
Mt Misen

What is NOT included?

What is NOT included?

- Any flights not mentioned above
- Travel Insurance
- Meals not stated above
- Items of a personal nature

- Tips and gestures
- Entrance fees to the sights and museums
- Optional activities
- Other services not stated in the itinerary

Dates & Rates

All prices are per person, based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers not wishing to pay a single supplement will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender.

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Accommodation

SUNROUTE ASAKUSA
Tokyo
3 Star

Hotel Sunroute Asakusa is located near to the Tawaramachi metro station, The non-smoking rooms featuring earth-tone colours are equipped with an en suite bathroom, air conditioning/heating.

SOTETSU FRESA ROPPONGI HOTEL
Tokyo
3 Star

Just steps away from Roppongi Hills, Sotetsu Fresa Hotel offers air conditioned rooms with flat-screen TV & private bathroom and an on-site coffee house.

Mystays Asakusa
Tokyo
3 Star

Located at 5-minute walking distance from Kuramae Subway Station, Mystays Asakusa Hotel offers comfortable rooms with kitchenette, en-suite bathroom.

Yutowa Hotel
Hakone
4 Star

Located only steps away from Hakone Gora Park, Yutowa Hotel features an on-site restaurant, a hot-spring bath & free parking.

Highland Hotel
Hakone
4 Star

Situated in a forest, Highland Hotel offers an unforgettable stay with its hot spring bath, SPA and wellness center. All rooms are equipped with flat-screen TV, refrigerator, and electric kettle.

The Prince Ashinoko
Hakone
4 Star

Located next to Lake Ashinoko, The Prince Ashinoko Hotel offers a relaxing stay with its hot spring bath, SPA center & comfortable rooms facing the lake.

Hotel SPA Alpina
Takayama
3 Star

Hotel SPA Alpina offers a relaxing stay to the guests with an open-air bath & indoor hot-spring. The rooms come with ensuite bathroom.

Green Hotel
Takayama
4 Star

5 minutes walking distance from JR Takayama Station, Green Hotel gives a perfect location to discover the area. There are 6 on-site restaurants, offering each different cuisines.

SOTETSU FRESA INN EKIMAE
Hiroshima
4 Star

Located on Peace Boulevard and overlooking Peace Memorial Park and the Motoyasu River, this hotel right in the city center. It has 2 top-floor restaurants and a bar.

Candeo Hotel
Hiroshima
3 Star

With its rooftop open-air bath, indoor bath & sauna, Candeo Hotel has everything for a relaxing stay.

Granvia Hotel
Hiroshima
4 Star

Granvia Hotel is located just a few steps away from JR Hiroshima Station, a perfect location to start your discovery. The on-site restaurants offer delicacies from both Japanese & world cuisine.

APA Hotel Ekimae Ohashi
Hiroshima
3 Star

Situated very close to JR Hiroshima Station, APA Hotel Ekimae Ohashi offers a perfect location to explore the city. The rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV, a fridge and an electric kettle.

Hotel Vista Premio Kawaranachi
Kyoto
3 Star

Situated few steps away from Shiyakusho-mae Station and Kamogawa River, the hotel offers a perfect location. Modern-designed rooms are equipped with an air purifier/humidifier, a fridge and a flat-screen TV.

Sotetsu Fresa Inn Shijo Karasuma
Kyoto
3 Star

The hotel is very close to Karasuma Station and is surrounded by many local restaurants & cafes. The rooms are equipped with flat-screen TV and fridge.

Prince Smart Inn
Kyoto
3 Star

Prince Smart Inn offers its guests a comfortable stay with its central location, air-conditioned rooms and on-site restaurant.

Oyado Nono
Kyoto
4 Star

A centrally located hotel featuring an indoor & outdoor bath, sauna and cold water bath. The rooms come with flat secreen tv, fridge and kettle.

Accommodation
Tokyo
SUNROUTE ASAKUSA
3 Star
Accommodation
Tokyo
SOTETSU FRESA ROPPONGI HOTEL
3 Star
Accommodation
Tokyo
Mystays Asakusa
3 Star
Accommodation
Hakone
Yutowa Hotel
4 Star
Accommodation
Hakone
Highland Hotel
4 Star
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Hakone
The Prince Ashinoko
4 Star
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Takayama
Hotel SPA Alpina
3 Star
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Takayama
Green Hotel
4 Star
Accommodation
Hiroshima
SOTETSU FRESA INN EKIMAE
4 Star
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Hiroshima
Candeo Hotel
3 Star
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Hiroshima
Granvia Hotel
4 Star
Accommodation
Hiroshima
APA Hotel Ekimae Ohashi
3 Star
Accommodation
Kyoto
Hotel Vista Premio Kawaranachi
3 Star
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Kyoto
Sotetsu Fresa Inn Shijo Karasuma
3 Star
Accommodation
Kyoto
Prince Smart Inn
3 Star
Accommodation
Kyoto
Oyado Nono
4 Star

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Why You’ll Love This Tour

  • This 8-day adventure gives a snapshot into the highlights of Japan from the Geishas of Kyoto to the Golden Gai Bars of Tokyo, plus zen-filled landscapes like Hakone, Mt Fuji and Takayama.
  • Shape your adventure with optional activities. Learn how to make Japanese pancakes in Hiroshima, taste-test sashimi and at the local fish markets or explore the neon-lit backstreets of Tokyo!
  • Stay in carefully selected accommodation with traditional onsens and spas at your disposal. Plus, all breakfasts included in the tour package.
  • Enjoy extended two-night stays with free time in Tokyo, Takayama, and Hiroshima to embrace each city and its culture like a local!
  • Take a day trip to the romantic Miyajima Island to explore the famously floating Torii Gate and Shrines, and breath-taking 360-degree views of the inland sea.
  • Tour finishes in Kyoto with the freedom to explore the cultural and historical hub at your own pace! Your guide can provide plenty of recommendations on what to see and do while you’re there!
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