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Japan Family - Essence of the Orient Overview

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    • Total price tool tip
      USD $4,370
      CAD $4,370
      AUD $4,240
      EUR €3,445
      GBP £2,649
      NZD $5,560
      ZAR R39,735
      CHF FR4,240
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Trip Validity

  • 2012-10-01 - 2014-12-31

Explore family-friendly Japan, a modern land with ancient traditions

See the many contrasting sides of Japan, from its ancient cities and beautiful temples to the modern whirlwind of downtown Tokyo. Walk through mountain villages, cycle along forest trails and speed across the country on the famous bullet train. Learn about the simplicity of a monk’s life with an overnight stay in a temple and enjoy the therapeutic benefits of natural thermal springs. Whether lucky enough to glimpse Japan’s famous cherry blossom while away or not, the colourful Oriental culture of this fascinating land will dazzle the senses of adults and children alike.

  • Be dazzled by Tokyo’s neon lights
  • Meet Asimo, Honda’s famous humanoid robot
  • Bathe in hot springs against the backdrop of Mt Fuji
  • Walk through the picturesque Japanese Alps
  • Be moved by the memorials to peace at Hiroshima
  • Speed through the country by bullet train
  • Stay overnight with monks in a temple
  • Learn to cook Japanese dishes

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Japan Family - Essence of the Orient 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 Hakone

The picturesque lakeside region of Hakone is a wonderland of stunning mountain panoramas and relaxing outdoor onsen (hot spring baths).

Day 5-6 Hiroshima

Enjoy a breath of fresh air on a series of forest walks through the beautiful mountain scenery, passing picture-perfect traditional villages along the way. Swap the laid-back atmosphere for a high speed bullet train through the countryside to Hiroshima, a city reborn after being devastated by the first atomic bomb. Visit the Peace Memorial Park, explore its museum and see one of the few buildings still standing - the A-Bomb Dome - to understand the impact that the blast had on the community.

Day 7-8 Mt Koya

Visit the centre of Shingon Buddhism and experience a traditional morning prayer ceremony. Spend a night in a temple and enjoy a typical vegetarian dinner for an incredible insight into the mysterious life of a monk. Take in the beauty of the surrounding hills as well as the myriad of local temples on foot before moving on to Kyoto.

Days 9-11 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 4 , Max 16

  • Ages:

    Min 7

  • Meals:

    10 breakfasts, 3 dinners

  • Accommodation:

    Bed and breakfast (1 nt), Hotel (8 nts), Monastery (1 nt)

  • Transport:

    Boat, Bus, Cable car, Taxi, Train, Train (bullet), Tram

  • Included activities:

    A-Bomb museum, Asakusa Kannon Temple, Bike Tour, Cooking Class, Fish Market, Honda Showroom, Imperial Palace Plaza, Itsukushima Shrine, Kinkakuji Temple, Kiyomizu Temple, Kongobuji Temple, Lake Ashi Cruise, Meiji Shrine, Okuno Inn Shrine, Peace Memorial Park, Ropeway Ride Owakudani, Ryoanji Temple

  • Notes:

    Please note that these trips are for adults and children travelling together and there must be at least one child under 18 with you.
    Minimum age for children on this trip is 7 years old
    A discount of 10% applies on this trip to children 11 or younger at the time of travel.
    All travellers must arrive with a 7-day Japan Rail (JR) pass. Please see Trip Notes (Transport) for more details.

  • Total price from

    USD $4,370
    CAD $4,370
    AUD $4,240
    EUR €3,445
    GBP £2,649
    NZD $5,560
    ZAR R39,735
    CHF FR4,240
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  • Per day from:

    USD $397
    CAD $397
    AUD $385
    EUR €313
    GBP £240
    NZD $505
    ZAR R3,612
    CHF FR385
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    • 11
    • FJP
    • 5.00 out of 5
    • Total price tool tip
      USD $4,370
      CAD $4,370
      AUD $4,240
      EUR €3,445
      GBP £2,649
      NZD $5,560
      ZAR R39,735
      CHF FR4,240
      *
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    •  
       
       
       
       
    • Explorer, Family
    • Original
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