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Land of the Rising Sun Overview

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    • 4.76 out of 5
    • Trip Price tool tip
      USD $4,095
      CAD $3,895
      AUD $3,760
      EUR €2,965
      GBP £2,385
      NZD $4,820
      ZAR R31,175
      CHF FR3,640
    • Extras tool tip
      JPY 45,100 Japan Rail Pass - Pre Purchased
    • Total price tool tip
      USD $4,681*
      CAD $4,436*
      AUD $4,301*
      EUR €3,416*
      GBP £2,745*
      NZD $5,496*
      ZAR R36,090*
      CHF FR4,181*
      *
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  • 2013-01-01 - 2013-12-31

Take a mind-blowing tour of historic, cultural and modern Japan

Ever-welcoming and always fascinating, Japan is a land of ancient cultures, austere traditions and groundbreaking technology. Experience the best that this diverse country has to offer from the excitement of lively Tokyo to the sacred resting places of shoguns at Nikko. Feast on local delights at a Takayama market, make a sobering visit to the Hiroshima Peace Park and explore magnificent Kyoto temples. Discover ancient castles, lush countryside and fascinating feudal history on this authentic travel adventure. If you pack a good sense of humour and leave all inhibitions behind, the Land of the Rising Sun rarely disappoints.

  • Be dazzled by a gold-plated temple
  • Reflect on the past in Hiroshima
  • Experience the collision of old and new Japan
  • Delve into geisha culture in Kyoto
  • Visit the resting place of a Tokugawa shogun
  • See neon-hued Tokyo city lights
  • Sip sake in Takayama
  • Soak in a traditional outdoor onsen in Hakone

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Land of the Rising Sun Summary

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Day 1 Tokyo

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

Day 2 Tokyo/Nikko

Bursting with contemporary urban culture, there are many sides of Tokyo to explore - from fascinating musuems and world-class shopping to neighbourhood backstreets lined with restaurants and karaoke bars. Nikko has been a sacred site since the middle of the 8th century, as evidenced by the many shrines and temples dotted throughout the area.

Day 3 Nikko

Set amid a magnificent cedar forest, Nikko is home to some of Japan's most important shrines and temples - including the elaborately decorated Toshu-gu Shrine.

Days 4-5 Hakone

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

Days 6-7 Takayama

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

Days 8-10 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:

    2 breakfasts, 2 dinners

  • Accommodation:

    Guesthouse (7 nts), Hotel (1 nt), Ryokan (5 nts)

  • Transport:

    Boat, Bus, Cable car, Ferry, Train, Train (bullet)

  • Included activities:

    Boat trip on Lake Ashino-Ko, Cable car, Entry to two temples or shrines, Hida Folk Village, Himeji Castle, Morning market excursion, Toshogu Shrine

  • Carbon emissions offset:

    700kg pp per trip

  • Notes:

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

  • Trip price from

    USD $4,095
    CAD $3,895
    AUD $3,760
    EUR €2,965
    GBP £2,385
    NZD $4,820
    ZAR R31,175
    CHF FR3,640
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    Extras

    JPY 45,100 Japan Rail Pass - Pre Purchased
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  • Total price from

    USD $4,681*
    CAD $4,436*
    AUD $4,301*
    EUR €3,416*
    GBP £2,745*
    NZD $5,496*
    ZAR R36,090*
    CHF FR4,181*
    *     Price information
  • * Refer to booking conditions

  • Per day from:

    USD $334
    CAD $316
    AUD $307
    EUR €244
    GBP £196
    NZD $392
    ZAR R2,577
    CHF FR298
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    • 14
    • CJST
    • 4.76 out of 5
    • Trip Price tool tip
      USD $4,095
      CAD $3,895
      AUD $3,760
      EUR €2,965
      GBP £2,385
      NZD $4,820
      ZAR R31,175
      CHF FR3,640
    • Extras tool tip
      JPY 45,100 Japan Rail Pass - Pre Purchased
    • Total price tool tip
      USD $4,681*
      CAD $4,436*
      AUD $4,301*
      EUR €3,416*
      GBP £2,745*
      NZD $5,496*
      ZAR R36,090*
      CHF FR4,181*
      *
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