Authentic Japan 13 Days
Independent Suggested Itinerary – Famous Sites & Cultural Delights
Explore more authentic Japanese cities on an independent tour that lets you discover Japan for yourself. Enjoy the best of the country without the gaggle of an organised tour group. Together with our comprehensive “suggested” itinerary, this grand tour takes you from the hustle and bustle of Tokyo to Japan’s amazing natural wonderlands and magnificent cultural and historical places of interest. Get ready for your “Off the Beaten Track” experience.
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| Arrive into Narita/Haneda Airport in Tokyo and transfer into the city by shared/private bus transfer. Stay in Tokyo for 3 nights. |
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| Get introduced to the sights of Tokyo including Tokyo Imperial Palace and Tokyo Tower with a 1-Day Tokyo Panoramic Sightseeing Tour. |
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Entire free day to explore Tokyo at your own leisure. Suggested optional activities:
— Tokyo Disneyland or DisneySea
— Teamlab Planets
— 1-Day Nikko Sightseeing Tour from Tokyo |
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| Visit the world-famous Mt. Fuji and Hakone’s Lake Ashi via our 1-Day Mt. Fuji and Hakone Tour before being dropped off at a traditional Japanese ryokan in nearby Hakone. Stay in Hakone for 1 night |
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Exchange your JR Pass in Odawara before travelling into the mountains of Takayama. Take a walk around Takayama to discover historical gems such as Takayama Jinya, San-machi Traditional Building Preservation Area, Hida Folk Village and Takayama Festival Museum.
Stay in Takayama for 1 night.
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| Explore the diverse Takayama morning market before travelling by train to Kanazawa. Points of interest here include Kenroku garden, Higashi Chaya District, Nagamachi Samurai District and Omicho Fish Market. Stay in Kanazawa for 1 night. |
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Tavel by train to Kyoto. Free afternoon to explore Kyoto. Suggested optional activities:
— Tea Ceremony Experience with Kimono Wearing
— Family Ninja Experience
— Kyoto Afternoon Tour including Fushimi Inari Shrine
— Stay in Kyoto for 2 nights. |
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| Get introduced to the sights of Kyoto and Nara including Gingakuji Temple and Nara Park with a 1-Day Kyoto and Nara Sightseeing Tour. |
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This morning depart for Hiroshima stopping at Himeji by bullet train.
Points of interest in Himeji include UNESCO Heritage Himeji Castle and Kokoen Garden. Continue by bullet train to Hiroshima. Stay in Hiroshima for 2 nights. |
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| Get introduced to the sights of Hiroshima and Miyajima Island including the Hiroshima Peace Museum and Itsukushima Shrine with a 1-Day Hiroshima and Miyajima Sightseeing Tour. |
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| Depart Hiroshima at leisure and travel by bullet train to Osaka. Points of interest here include Osaka Castle, Osaka Museum of History, Shitenno-ji Temple and Namba Area. Accommodation in Osaka for 2 nights. |
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Entire free day to explore Osaka.
Suggested optional activities:
— Universal Studios Japan
— Dotonbori and Shinsekai Food Tour
— 1-Day World Heritage Site Mount Koya Tour (self-guided). |
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| Package concludes with shared/private transfer to Kansai/Itami Airport. |
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| Dates: |
Daily: Subject to accommodation availability. |
| Package Inclusions: |
*12 nights accommodation
*7 day Japan Rail Pass, Economy class
*Airport transfers |
| Cost |
From $3,461 per person twin share |
| Remarks: |
*This is an independent suggested itinerary package. This independent package is flexible and JTB can add on or change the itinerary around to suite your specific requirements. For more accommodation options, please contact us directly.
*All prices are subject to change until paid in full and accommodation is subject to availability at time of booking.
*Seasonal surcharges and conditions may apply.
*This package is a land only package. JTB can also provide prices for special airfares with any airline. Please contact us directly for more details. |
