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Japan Experience Overview

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    • CJKT
    • 4.75 out of 5
    • Trip Price tool tip
      USD $4,882
      CAD $4,648
      AUD $4,486
      EUR €3,415
      GBP £2,844
      NZD $5,746
      ZAR R37,197
      CHF FR4,207
    • Extras tool tip
      JPY 45,100 Japan Rail Pass - Pre Purchased
    • Total price tool tip
      USD $5,468*
      CAD $5,189*
      AUD $5,027*
      EUR €3,866*
      GBP £3,204*
      NZD $6,423*
      ZAR R42,112*
      CHF FR4,748*
      *
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Trip Validity

  • 2013-01-01 - 2013-12-31

See Japan; from the neon lights of Tokyo to Kyoto's temples

Steeped in centuries of culinary tradition, Japan is nothing less than a treasure trove of exotic cuisine, potent sake and sweet delights. From Tokyo to Kyoto, our trip takes us into the heart of Japan enjoying a smorgasbord of treats in a variety of settings. To complete the recipe, we mix in plenty of culture and top it off with some of Japan’s best attractions. Be tempted by tempura, savour your sushi and tickle your tastebuds as we discover the endless variety of Japan and its cuisine.

  • Experience Osaka's neon nightlife
  • Challenge your tastebuds with fugu
  • Enjoy a cooking class in Kyoto
  • Design and devour your own okonomiyaki in Hiroshima
  • Feast on mountain views and traditional cuisine in Takayama
  • Visit the famous Tsukiji Fish Market
  • Combine Zen meditation with great food in Koya-san
  • Tour a 600-year-old market

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Japan Experience Summary

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Days 1-2 Tokyo

The dynamic capital of an ancient land, Tokyo blends neon-drenched modernity with traditional temples, shrines and gardens.

Days 3-4 Takayama

Famous for its traditional inns, sake breweries and local folk art, Takayama is a delightful little town to explore.

Days 5-6 Koya-san

Koya-san has been the centre of Shingon Buddhism for over 1,200 years and today there are more than 120 temples scattered over the mountain peak.

Days 7-8 Osaka

Known for its delicious cuisine, Osaka's sprawling shopping hubs and tiny backstreets are overflowing with restaurants and bars serving up local delicacies, such as takoyaki (octopus balls).

Days 9-10 Hiroshima

Thrust into history by its tragic past, memorials like the A-Bomb Dome and the Children's Peace Monument make any visit to Hiroshima a moving experience.

Days 11-14 Kyoto

Magnificent temples, stunning gardens and gorgeous geishas abound in Kyoto, the ancient heart of Japan's unique culture.
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What's included in this trip

  • Start:

    Tokyo, Japan

  • Finish:

    Kyoto, Japan

  • Group size:

    Min 1 , Max 12

  • Ages:

    Min 12

  • Meals:

    13 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 7 dinners

  • Accommodation:

    Hotel (9 nts), Monastery (2 nts), Ryokan (2 nts)

  • Transport:

    Bus, Train, Train (bullet)

  • Included activities:

    Cooking class, Entry to two temples or shrines, Hida Folk Village, Himeji Castle, Kongobu-ji, Morning market excursion, Sake brewery tasting, Soba noodle class, Tokyo - Tsukiji Fish Market

  • Carbon emissions offset:

    700kg pp per trip

  • Notes:

    All travellers must arrive with a 14-day Japan Rail (JR) pass. Please see Trip Notes (Transport) for more details.

  • Trip price from

    USD $4,882
    CAD $4,648
    AUD $4,486
    EUR €3,415
    GBP £2,844
    NZD $5,746
    ZAR R37,197
    CHF FR4,207
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    Extras

    JPY 45,100 Japan Rail Pass - Pre Purchased
    Price information

  • Total price from

    USD $5,468*
    CAD $5,189*
    AUD $5,027*
    EUR €3,866*
    GBP £3,204*
    NZD $6,423*
    ZAR R42,112*
    CHF FR4,748*
    *     Price information
  • * Refer to booking conditions

  • Per day from:

    USD $390
    CAD $370
    AUD $359
    EUR €276
    GBP £228
    NZD $458
    ZAR R3,008
    CHF FR339
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About Japan

    • 14
    • CJKT
    • 4.75 out of 5
    • Trip Price tool tip
      USD $4,882
      CAD $4,648
      AUD $4,486
      EUR €3,415
      GBP £2,844
      NZD $5,746
      ZAR R37,197
      CHF FR4,207
    • Extras tool tip
      JPY 45,100 Japan Rail Pass - Pre Purchased
    • Total price tool tip
      USD $5,468*
      CAD $5,189*
      AUD $5,027*
      EUR €3,866*
      GBP £3,204*
      NZD $6,423*
      ZAR R42,112*
      CHF FR4,748*
      *
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    •  
       
       
       
       
    • Explorer
    • Comfort
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