Traditional and Modern Japan - Course AB

Kiyomizu Temple
Kiyomizu Temple
Kofukuji Temple
Kofukuji Temple
Nagoya
Nagoya
Shirakawago
Shirakawago
Takayama
Takayama
 

General information

DurationDestinationDeparture
9 days and 8 nights
Japan (Kyoto, Tokyo, Takayama)
Japan (Osaka)

Description

Collective group tour departures (min.2 - max.16 passengers) every Tuesday with French, Italian or Spanish speaking guide.

Join a tour with a sightseeing program in your own language.

NB: Travel for small groups of up to 16 people in a vehicle. A different vehicle will be organized for each language.
To confirm the group, there must be a minimum of two passengers per language.
 
- For Early and Late flight, there will be a transfer supplement.
 
Hotel used for this tour "or similar":
- Kyoto (3 nights): Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto or New Miyako Hotel or similar
- Tokyo (4 nights): Grand Prince Hotel New Takanawa (sup room) or similar
- Takayama (1 night): Hoshokaku (Japanese room) or similar

Program

Day 1 : OSAKA (ARRIVAL) – KYOTO
Arrive at Kansai International Airport. You will be met by an English speaking assistant and helped board an airport shared van. Overnight at Kyoto.

Day 2 : KYOTO (CITY TOUR) (B/L)
Breakfast at hotel. Guided sightseeing tour of Kyoto (09:00-16:00) using private car.
Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine / Kinkakuji Temple / Kiyomizu Temple / Gion
Tour disbands at Gion. Your guide will inform you how to go back to your hotel. Overnight at Kyoto.

Day 3 : KYOTO – NARA – KYOTO (B/L)
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to Nara by Kintetsu express train with your guide. Guided sightseeing tour of Nara (09:00-17:00) using public transport.
Todaiji Temple / Kofukuji Temple / Kasuga Shrine / Nara Park
Return to Kyoto by Kintetsu express train. Overnight at Kyoto.

Day 4 : KYOTO – HIMEJI – TOKYO (B)
Breakfast at hotel. Your main suitcase will be transferred directly from Kyoto to Tokyo.
*** Please leave your main suitcase with porter/bell desk by 7:30 AM.
Transfer to Himeji with your guide by bullet train. Guided sightseeing tour of Himeji (09:00-13:30) using public transport.
Himeji Castle / Kokoen Garden
Tour ends at Himeji station. Transfer to Shinagawa by bullet train. Upon arrival at Shinagawa, you will be met by an English speaking assistant. Transfer to hotel by free shuttle bus or on foot. Overnight at Tokyo.

Day 5 : TOKYO (CITY TOUR) (B/L)
Breakfast at hotel. Guided sightseeing tour of Tokyo (09:00-17:00) using private car & public transport.
Tokyo Tower / Meiji Jingu Shrine / Harajuku / Imperial Palace / Asakusa
Return to hotel by public transport. Overnight at Tokyo.

Day 6 : TOKYO – MT.FUJI & HAKONE – TOKYO (B/L)
Breakfast at hotel. Guided sightseeing tour of Mt. Fuji & Hakone (8:00-19:00) using private car.
Mt.Fuji 5th station (depending on traffic and weather conditions) / Ropeway ride from Owakudani to Togendai / Boat Cruise on Lake Ashi from Togendai to Hakonemachi.
Return to hotel by private car. Overnight at Tokyo.

Day 7 : TOKYO – NAGOYA - TAKAYAMA (B/D)
Breakfast at hotel. You travel with just an overnight bag for Takayama. Transfer to Nagoya by bullet train with your guide. Transfer to Takayama by express train with your guide. Guided sightseeing tour of Takayama (8:30-17:00) on foot.
Kusakabe Folk Museum / Jinya House / Kami Sannomachi Street
Hida Beef Dinner at ryokan in Takayama. Accommodation in a Japanese room. Overnight at Hoshokaku.

Day 8 : TAKAYAMA – SHIRAKAWAGO-KANAZAWA – TOKYO (B/L)
Breakfast at ryokan. Guided sightseeing tour of Shirakawago & Kanazawa by private car (8:30-16:30). Explore Shirakawago Village, Gasshozukuri traditional farmhouse on foot.
Transfer to Kanazawa. Kenrokuen / Nomura Samurai House. Tour ends at Kanazawa station.
Return to Tokyo with your guide by bullet train. Transfer to Shinagawa station by local train. Transfer to hotel by free shuttle bus or on foot.
*Returning to Kyoto is available as an option.
Overnight at Tokyo.

Day 9 : TOKYO – NRT or HND APT (B)
Breakfast at hotel (This may not be provided depending on your flight time. Breakfast is non-refundable). Transfer to Narita or Haneda International Airport by an airport bus or train.

Price includes

- Hotel at Kyoto (3 nights), Tokyo (4 nights) & Takayama (1 night)
- Private guide for Day 2 - 8, English speaking assistant for Day 1, Day 4
- Train from Kyoto↔Nara, Kyoto - Himeji, Himeji - Shinagawa, Shinagawa - Takayama, Kanazawa - Tokyo (Ordinary - class reserved seat)
- Daily Breakfast, Lunch except for Day1, Day4, Day 7, Day 9, Dinner on Day 7
- Round trip airport transfers by airport limousine bus or train, or shared van local train in Tokyo
- Luggage one item per person (Kyoto-Tokyo)

Price does not include

- Insurance
- Airport tax
- Beverages during lunch and dinner
- Anything that is not specified in "The Price includes"

Itinerary

Day Overnight Itinerary highlights
1 4 StarsKyoto   Osaka - Kansai International Airport (KIX)
2 4 StarsKyoto
3 4 StarsKyoto
4 4 StarsTokyo
5 4 StarsTokyo
6 4 StarsTokyo
7 4 StarsTakayama
8 4 StarsTokyo
9   Tokyo

Accommodations provided in each place

Place
Kyoto4 Stars
Tokyo4 Stars
Takayama4 Stars