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15-Day Jewels of Japan

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Overview

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

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Tokyo

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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.

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    Accommodation

    Karaksa Hotel Tokyo Station3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Half-Day Tokyo TourOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Haneda Airport to TokyoOptional Activity

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    Destinations

    Chūō

    Tokyo

Day 2

Guided Tour of Tokyo

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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.

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    Accommodation

    Karaksa Hotel Tokyo Station3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Hamarikyu Gardens

    Imperial Palace and Nijubashi Bridge

    Hie Shrine

    Shinjuku Gyoen Garden

    Meiji Shrine

    Yoyogi Park

    Shibuya

    Harajuku

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Chūō

    Tokyo

Day 3

Free Day in Tokyo

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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.

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    Accommodation

    Mount View Hakone4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    AsakusaOptional Activity

    Sensoji Temple and Nakamise StreetOptional Activity

    Ueno ParkOptional Activity

    AkihabaraOptional Activity

    Tokyo SkytreeOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Train from Tokyo Station to Odawara Station

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Chūō

    Tokyo

    Ashigarashimo District

Day 4

Explore Hakone

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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.

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    Accommodation

    Mount View Hakone4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Hakone Shrine

    Lake Ashinoko

    Owakudani Valley

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Ashigarashimo District

Day 5

Free Day in Hakone

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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.

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    Accommodation

    Kyomachiya Ryokan Sakura Hongan-G3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Arakura Fuji Sengen JinjaOptional Activity

    Oshino HakkaiOptional Activity

    Kitaguchi-hongu Fuji Sengen ShrineOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Train from Hakone to Kyoto

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Ashigarashimo District

    Fujiyoshida

    Minamitsuru District

    Kyoto

Day 6

Kyoto

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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.

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    Accommodation

    Kyomachiya Ryokan Sakura Hongan-G3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Yasaka Shrine

    Maruyama Park

    Kōdaiji Temple

    Ninenzaka Street

    Sanneizaka

    Kiyomizu-dera Temple

    Gion District

    Nishiki Market

    Higashi Hongan-ji Temple

    Nishi Hongan-ji Temple

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Kyoto

Day 7

Hiking in Takao

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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.

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    Accommodation

    Kyomachiya Ryokan Sakura Hongan-G3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Hiking in Takao

    Kosanji Temple

    Jingoji Temple

    Arashiyama Bamboo Grove

    Tenryu-ji Temple

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Kyoto

    Minamiyamashiro

Day 8

Free Time in Kyoto

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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.

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    Accommodation

    Kyomachiya Ryokan Sakura Hongan-G3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Fushimi Inari TaishaOptional Activity

    Philosopher's PathOptional Activity

    GinkakujiOptional Activity

    Kiyamachi DoriOptional Activity

    Pontocho AlleyOptional Activity

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Kyoto

Day 9

Explore Nara from Kyoto

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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.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Intergate Kanazawa3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Nara Deer ParkOptional Activity

    Kasuga-Taisha ShrineOptional Activity

    Todai-ji TempleOptional Activity

    Kōfuku-ji TempleOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Train from Kyoto Station to Nara Station

    Train from Nara to Kanazawa

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Kyoto

    Tenri

    Nara

    Kanazawa

Day 10

Kanazawa

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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.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Intergate Kanazawa3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Myoryuji Temple

    Kenroku-en Garden

    Kanazawa Castle

    Oyama Shrine

    Nagamachi

    Omicho Market

    Higashi Chaya District

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Kanazawa

Day 11

Kanazawa to Takayama

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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.

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    Accommodation

    Ichinomatsu Japanese Modern Hotel

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    KanazawaOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Train from Kanazawa to Takayama

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Kanazawa

    Takayama

Day 12

A Day in Takayama

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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.

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    Accommodation

    Ichinomatsu Japanese Modern Hotel

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Higashiyama Walking CourseOptional Activity

    Sakurayama Hachimangu Shrine

    Takayama Yatai Kaikan

    Takayama Jin'ya

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Takayama

Day 13

Free Day in Shirakawago

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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.

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    Accommodation

    Ichinomatsu Japanese Modern Hotel

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Shirakawa-go

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Takayama to Shirakawa-go

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Takayama

    Ono District

Day 14

Takayama to Tokyo

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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.

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    Accommodation

    Karaksa Hotel Tokyo Station3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    TakayamaOptional Activity

    ShinjukuOptional Activity

    GinzaOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Train from Takayama to Tokyo

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Takayama

    Chūō

    Tokyo

Day 15

Departure from Tokyo

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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.

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    Activities

    Half-Day Tokyo Tour

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Tokyo to Haneda Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Chūō

    Tokyo

Included in Price

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

Not Included in Price

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