Japan Explorer

Uncover Japan in-depth on this 10-day exploration from Tokyo to Kyoto! Get set to tantalize your taste buds with Japanese street food, sushi, and Sake in the capital city. Wander through the historic war ruins from Hiroshima’s atomic bomb attack. Explore Kyoto like a local. Witness Japan’s iconic attractions including Himeji Castle, Mt Fuji, Shinjuku, and Miyajima Island. Travel in style with bullet trains, gondola rides and boat trips to ensure you get the most out of your adventure!

Duration

Destination

Start/Ends in

10 Days

Japan

Tokyo / Kyoto

Hotels

Group Size

Age Requirement

4 & 3 Star

4-18 People

18+

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Classic,Discovery

All Year Round

Why You’ll Love This Tour

  • Explore the unmissable highlights of Japan from Tokyo to Kyoto and Hiroshima on this 10-day adventure.
  • Enjoy extended two-night stays with extra free time in the major cities and towns, so you can embrace each city and its culture like a true local.
  • Stay in carefully selected accommodation with traditional onsens and spas at your disposal! Plus, breakfast is included in the tour package each morning.
  • Take a day trip to the romantic Miyajima Island to explore the famously floating Torii Gate, Shrines and breath-taking 360-degree views of the inland sea.
  • Spend a day embracing the beauty of Mt Fuji as you cruise along Lake Ashinoko on a scenic boat tour.

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

9 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

Mt Misen
Kiyomizu-dera
Imperial Palace
Nanzenji Temple
Shosei Strolling Garden

Nishiki-Koji Market
Gion Corner cultural centre
Ryoanji Zen Garden
Tenryuji Temple
National Museum

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
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Hiroshima
APA Hotel Ekimae Ohashi
3 Star
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Kyoto
Hotel Vista Premio Kawaranachi
3 Star
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Kyoto
Sotetsu Fresa Inn Shijo Karasuma
3 Star
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Kyoto
Prince Smart Inn
3 Star
Accommodation
Kyoto
Oyado Nono
4 Star

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Why You’ll Love This Tour

  • Explore the unmissable highlights of Japan from Tokyo to Kyoto and Hiroshima on this 10-day adventure.
  • Enjoy extended two-night stays with extra free time in the major cities and towns, so you can embrace each city and its culture like a true local.
  • Stay in carefully selected accommodation with traditional onsens and spas at your disposal! Plus, breakfast is included in the tour package each morning.
  • Take a day trip to the romantic Miyajima Island to explore the famously floating Torii Gate, Shrines and breath-taking 360-degree views of the inland sea.
  • Spend a day embracing the beauty of Mt Fuji as you cruise along Lake Ashinoko on a scenic boat tour.
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