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Discover Japan

14 Days
From CAD 5,394 Was CAD 6,499

Best Rate
Guarantee

Trip Type
Small Group

Activity Level
Average

Rating

(20 reviews)

Experience Overview

From the towers and gadgets of Tokyo to the serenity of sacred shrines and the soaring beauty of Mt Fuji, this tour provides the perfect blend of guided excursions and free time to explore this fascinating region at your own pace. Linger in the gardens of Kyoto, shoot through the mountain air on a Shinkansen bullet train, and stay in a traditional Japanese Inn.

Highlights

Experience the past in Takayama's folk village and Kyoto's historic centre
Explore Nijo Castle
Lose yourself in the picturesque Kenroku-en Garden
Marvel at iconic Mt Fuji and Miyajima's floating torii gate

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Trip Details

Product Code: 1532

Tour Type: Small Group

Accommodation: Budget

Transport: Bullet train, tram, ferry, public bus, walking.

Guide Language: English

Travel Styles: Budget

Supplier Code: AJDJ

Starts: Tokyo, Japan

Finishes: Tokyo, Japan

Duration: 14 days

Departures: Guaranteed

Physical rating: Average

Includes

Activities

Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Wellness Moment: Onsen Spa Visit, Kawaguchiko Your Discover Moment: Tokyo
Higashi Geisha District visit
Kenroku-en garden visit
Nagamachi Samurai District walk
Hida No Sato folk village visit
Hiroshima Peace Park and Museum visit
Miyajima Island excursion
Nijo Castle and gardens visit
Kinkaku-ji Golden Pavilion visit
Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine visit
Lake Kawaguchiko (Five Lakes Region) walk
Kaiseki dinner
Japan Rail (JR) pass (14 days)
All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Accommodation

Hotels (10 nts), traditional inns (1 nt), traditional inns with shared facilities (2 nts).

1 breakfast, 1 dinner

Transport

Bullet train, tram, ferry, public bus, walking.

Group Leader

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.

Price

Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD 5394 (CAD 385 /day)

Itinerary

Day 1: Tokyo

Arrive at any time.
We highly recommend booking pre- or post-accommodation in Tokyo to take full advantage of this spectacular city.

Day 2: Tokyo/Kanazawa

In the morning collect your JR Pass. Board a bullet train for Kanazawa in the afternoon. The evening is yours to explore, or opt to attend a dinner with the group.
Take a short train ride to Kanazawa. In the 17th century, this beautifully preserved castle town was Japan's wealthiest, and it became a thriving center for culture and arts.

Day 3: Kanazawa

Explore the city's well-preserved geisha district. Then, stroll through Keroku-en, ranked one of the nation's top three gardens before exploring the historic Nagamachi samurai district.
After strolling through the expansive gardens of Kenrokuen, opt to stop at the massive Kanazawa castle next door.

Kanazawa is also home to many interesting museums, opt to visit one or learn more about local crafts. Loving the food in the city? Take a trip to the local seafood market to see where some of the fresh, tasty ingredients come from.

Day 4: Kanazawa/Takayama

Arrive in picturesque Takayama and relax in the traditional Japanese inn.
Arrive in Takayama in the afternoon and begin taking in the beautiful scenery of this traditional city.

Day 5: Takayama

Explore the Hida No Sato traditional folk village, and walk the quaint streets of the old town – lined with sake breweries and craft shops. Enjoy the rest of the day to explore the area.
Enjoy free time to explore this beautiful landscape. Discover traces of a feudal past in the thatched houses and rice fields. Opt to visit one of the markets or rent a bike and cycle out of the town centre and into the countryside.

Day 6: Takayama/Hiroshima

Arrive in Hiroshima and visit the Peace Park and Museum to learn more about the tragic history of this city.
The large Peace Park in the centre of the city is an extremely moving place dotted with memorials of those killed by the atomic bomb and others who subsequently died. The burning flame in the park will only be extinguished when all nuclear weapons in the world have been destroyed. Take a tram ride through the city to reach Peace Park.

Day 7: Hiroshima

Take a ferry to the sacred island of Miyajima to see the famous floating Torii Gate and meet the friendly local deer.
Take a short ferry ride to Miyajima Island, not far from the coast.

Here, view one of the most photographed sights in Japan— the floating Torii Gate. The shrine itself dates back to the 6th century and is designed in a pier-like structure.

Enjoy time to explore the island and its many shrines and temples. Sample local treats like maple leaf shaped cakes, and opt to hike up to the peak of the island, Mt Misen, to see spectacular views of the surrounding islands.

Day 8: Hiroshima/Kyoto

Travel to historic Kyoto. Explore the marvellous Fushimi Inari shrine and walk under thousands of torii gates.
Continue on to Kyoto, the former imperial capital and home of the country's most treasured remnants of Japanese imperial life.

Walk around Gion and perhaps catch a glimpse of a geisha going from teahouse to teahouse.

Day 9: Kyoto

Wander the impressive Nijo Castle and gardens before visiting Kyoto's iconic Kinkaku-ji Golden Pavilion.

Day 10: Kyoto

Spend a full free day discovering the Zen gardens, huge wooden temples, pagodas and shrines of Kyoto. Opt to enjoy the Zen gardens of Ryoan-ji and the Silver Pavilion, and take a leisurely stroll down the lovely Philosopher's path to Nanzen-ji.

Day 11: Kyoto/Fujikawaguchiko

Travel to the Mt Fuji region and enjoy optional walks around Lake Kawaguchi. Savour an amazing multi-course Japanese kaiseki dinner.
Leave Kyoto and travel to Kawaguchiko arriving mid afternoon. Take the rest of the afternoon to visit the Onsen Spa at tonight's accommodation before dinner.

Day 12: Fujikawaguchiko/Tokyo

Enjoy a morning in Kawaguchiko exploring the Five Lakes region on foot. Later, travel to Tokyo by train.

Day 13: Tokyo

Explore buzzing Tokyo with a free day.
Opt take in some more sights, visit the museums and gardens, or do some shopping. Meet with the group later tonight for our final dinner together.

Day 14: Tokyo

Depart at any time. We highly recommend booking post-accommodation to fully experience this vibrant city.

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Tour Operator

G Adventures

G Adventures is an operator of small-group escorted tours. It is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with 28 offices worldwide. It offers more than 700 itineraries in more than 100 countries, and carries 200,000 travelers from 160 countries each year.

In Business Since 1990

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Reviews

Joshua G. - Traveled, November 2023

The total package of locations and activities. The tour is well organized and saves me the time of research and organization. Kozo, our guide was also amazing and ensured everyone experienced a fantastic Japan adventure. Kozo led the tour brilliantly and couldn't be more helpful or generous. Kozo is a fantastic asset to G Adventures.