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15-Day Jewels of Japan

presented by Micheline, your Local Travel Agent

CUSTOMISABLE TRIP PLAN

Take your time and enjoy the fascinating cities on a Japan package that takes you from the hustle and bustle of the modern side of the country to the quiet calming wooden Edo towns.

Starting and finishing in Tokyo, your two-week is a mixture of guided tours and free days, packed with suggestions on where to go to so you don't miss a beat while in Japan. Hopping from Tokyo to Hakone, Kyoto to Takayama and everything in between, your journey will show you the beauty of Japanese history and culture!

Sightseeing
Culture & Arts
Outdoors & Nature
Hiking & Trekking

starting from US$ 5,408 per traveller

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Included in Price

14 nights accommodation
37 activities
14 breakfasts and 1 dinner
Airport transfer
Ground transportation
- Entrance fees
- Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

Domestic flights
Travel insurance
- Alcohol beverages
- Entry visas / airport departure tax
- Gratuities
- International flights
- Laundry
- Personal expenses
- Trekking permits

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Day 1: Arrival in Tokyo

When you arrive in Tokyo for your Japan package, you'll be transported to your hotel. A local assistant will help you collect your JR Passes and accompany you to the hotel. They will explain how transportation in Japan works. Collect your "Pocket WiFi" that will give you high speed and unlimited internet access wherever you are in Japan. Activate your Suica prepaid card to be used on JR East trains, metro and buses. Once settled you can rest and relax at the hotel or go and explore the city.

Karaksa Hotel Tokyo Station--Tokyo and Chūō

Day 2: Guided Tour of Tokyo

Stroll through Hama Rikyu Garden and the Imperial Palace the gardens, which form the largest park in the capital. Discover the Hie Jinja Shrine, dedicated to the deity of Mount Hie. Take a stroll in the beautiful Gyoen Imperial Park and go to Meiji Jingu Shrine, one of the most famous places of worship in Japan. Take a stroll through Yoyogi Park, Shibuya –don't forget to visit the statue of the dog, Hâchiko–, Harajuku District and Omote-Sando street; immerse yourself in the diversity of Tokyo.

Karaksa Hotel Tokyo Station8 activities included Breakfast included Tokyo

Day 3: Free Day in Tokyo

Take a stroll through the Asakusa district, and discover the historic centre of Japan's capital. Visit the Sensô-Ji Temple which has stood for over 1,000 years, and don't forget to pass by Nakamise Street. Stroll through Akihabara, the capital of otaku, fans of virtual culture. Then go to the Zojo-Ji Temple, one of the largest Buddhist complexes in the capital. Finish the day by climbing the Tokyo Sky Tree Tower and take a closer look at the radio tower that is the pride of the Japanese people.

Mount View Hakone-Breakfast and dinner included Tokyo, Ashigarashimo District and Chūō

Day 4: Explore Hakone

Visit the famous Hakone Shrine, a Shinto shrine on the shore of Lake Ashi. Erected in 757, the main building in a beautiful cedar forest. Distinguished by its Torii, it is the best-known view of Mount Fuji. Take a stroll around Lake Ashi, a crater lake within a volcano that erupted 3,000 years ago. Take the cable car along Lake Ashi to Owakudani Volcanic Valley to admire its steam vents, hot springs and hot rivers. On clear days, you may see a spectacular panoramic view of Mount Fuji.

Mount View Hakone3 activities included Breakfast included Ashigarashimo District

Day 5: Free Day in Hakone

Visit the Arakura Fuji Sengen Jinja Shrine at the foot of Mount Arakura. Take a stroll in Arakurayama Park. Located on Mount Arakura, it offers one of the most famous views of Japan. Discover the picturesque village of Oshino Hakkai, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2013 for its unique architecture. Explore the Kitaguchi Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine. This Shinto shrine is dedicated to the goddess of Mount Fuji, the kami of the calm waters of the mountain.

Kyomachiya Ryokan Sakura Hongan-G-Breakfast included Minamitsuru District, Fujiyoshida, Kyoto and Ashigarashimo District

Day 6: Kyoto

Visit the famous Yasaka-Jinja Shrine, dedicated to the goddess of the sea and Maruyama Park, an essential place for the Ohanami during Sakura. Visit the Kodai-ji Temple, full of maple and bamboo trees and troll through the Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka alleys that look like they come straight out of a samurai movie. Visit the astonishing Kiyomizu-Dera Temple and walk through Gion District. You'll finish the day at the two of the most important temples in Japan, Higashi Hongen-ji and Nishi Hongen-gi.

Kyomachiya Ryokan Sakura Hongan-G10 activities included Breakfast included Kyoto

Day 7: Hiking in Takao

Discover the riches of Takao on a gentle and pleasant hike. Leaving Kyoto on a bus, the road quickly starts winding and houses become more scarce. Arriving at the Kozan-ji Temple, you can stop to admire the view from the temple's veranda overlooking the river valley. Your short hike continues along the river lined with maple trees, you'll pass Jingo-ji Temple before you reach waterfalls where you can swim. Your hike will finish at Arashiyama and Tenryu-ji Temple with its beautiful gardens.

Kyomachiya Ryokan Sakura Hongan-G5 activities included Breakfast included Kyoto and Minamiyamashiro

Day 8: Free Time in Kyoto

Forming a red archway winding through the forest and mountains, more than 30,000 torii take you to Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, the largest Shinto shrine in Japan. Discover the Philosopher's Path, walking the trail bordered by hundreds of cherry trees joining the Silver Pavilion. Take a stroll along Kiyamachi-Dori street and explore Pontocho District with its countless tea houses, where Geiko come to practice their arts.

Kyomachiya Ryokan Sakura Hongan-G-Breakfast included Kyoto

Day 9: Explore Nara from Kyoto

Today is free to explore: stroll through the large park in the city of Nara, discover the Kasuga Taisha Shrine with its buildings painted in vermilion red and visit the large Todai-ji Temple, home to the Daibutsu-den building, the largest wooden construction in the world which houses a monumental Big Buddha. Admire the magnificent Nigatsu-Do Temple built on wooden stilts and visit the Hokke-Do Temple also called Sangatsu-do, the oldest building in Todai-ji.

Hotel Intergate Kanazawa-Breakfast included Nara, Tenri, Kanazawa and Kyoto

Day 10: Kanazawa

Your Japan package will continue to the Teramachi District that boasts more than 70 temples, including the famous Myoryu Ji. Explore the Kenroku-en Garden covering around 11.4 hectares. Take a walk around Kanazawa Castle and enter its enclosure if you wish. Visit the Oyama Shrine, dedicated to Maeda Toshiie, the first lord of the powerful Maeda Clan, and the old samurai district. Finish the day in Omichi Market and the geisha district.

Hotel Intergate Kanazawa7 activities included Breakfast included Kanazawa

Day 11: Kanazawa to Takayama

You'll have the morning free to explore Kanazawa a little more. You can visit some more attractions that suit your interests or re-visit places that we saw yesterday. In the afternoon, you'll take the train to Takayama and check in. Then, explore the historic streets of Takayama, which take you back to the Edo period.

Ichinomatsu Japanese Modern Hotel-Breakfast included Kanazawa and Takayama

Day 12: A Day in Takayama

Head to Higashiyama Road, located to the east of the city centre and take a stroll through the peaceful hillside Higashiyama district. Along the Miyagawa River, you will reach the beautiful Sakurayama Hachimangu Shrine. Then, enter the House of the Kusakabe family, who were one of the most prosperous merchant families in the city at the start of the Meiji era. Visit the Takayama Matsuri Yatai Kaikan Museum and admire the Takayama Jinya to finish the day.

Ichinomatsu Japanese Modern Hotel3 activities included Breakfast included Takayama

Day 13: Free Day in Shirakawago

Enjoy a free day in Shirakawago. Spend a day out of time in the small village of Shirakawa-Go, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its large thatched houses: the Gassho Zukuri. Some Minka can be visited during the day, which will allow you to understand these large living spaces which can bring together up to forty inhabitants.

Ichinomatsu Japanese Modern Hotel1 activity included Breakfast included Ono District

Day 14: Takayama to Tokyo

Spend the morning in Takayama before taking the train to Tokyo. Enjoy a free half-day in Tokyo. Take a stroll around the east side of Shinjuku, a maze of alleys lined with small bars and restaurants, reminiscent of the atmosphere of pre-war Tokyo. This place is best explored in the evening when the streets come alive and the bright neon signs invite you to enter a world of entertainment. Stroll through the lively Ginza District which will delight lovers of shopping and contemporary architecture.

Karaksa Hotel Tokyo Station-Breakfast included Tokyo, Takayama and Chūō

Day 15: Departure from Tokyo

Enjoy a free half-day in Tokyo as a calming finish to your Japan package tour. You'll make your way to the airport, according to your international flight schedule.

--Breakfast included Tokyo and Chūō