Travelpack

Highlights: Osaka - Kyasan - Hiroshima - Kyoto - Hakone - Tokyo

Deposit £500 per person

Note: Min Age 15 Years/Based on 2 adults Travelling

Hotel featured or similar:
Hearton Hotel Nishi Umeda 
Ekoin Monastery
Via Inn Hiroshima Shinkansenguchi
Via Inn Hiroshima Shinkansenguchi
Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo
Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo
TKP Hotel & Resort Rekutore Hakone Gora
Hotel Sunroute Plaza Shinjuku

Itinerary:
Fri 08 Sep 23 - Osaka
Arrive at any time.
We highly recommend booking pre-accommodation to fully experience this lively city. Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Meeting - Meet Your CEO and Group Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
Accommodation
Hearton Hotel Nishi Umeda (or similar)Hotel

Sat 09 Sep 23 - Osaka/Kyasan
Depart early and travel to the centre of Buddhism in Japan and sleep in a temple atop the 800m Mt Koya. Savour a traditional dinner of shojin ryori (Buddhist vegetarian cuisine). Watch the monks pray in the morning. Journey to Mt Koya, a religious centre founded in 816 by the Buddhist monk Kobo Daishi. The train ride up the mountain is possibly one of the finest rail journeys in Japan. For the final steep ascent, switch to funicular and then hop on a bus to reach the monastery. In the evening, dine on shojin-ryori, typical vegetarian cuisine, and relax in a yukata, or kimono.
TrainOsaka Kyasan3hMorning
Climb aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the ride. Your Local Living Moment: Overnight in Mount Kya Temple During the overnight stay in the mountain temple, witness the routines of the monks and dine on typical fare. Explore the temples and moss covered Oku-no-in cemetery in the afternoon. In the evening, savour the shojin-ryori vegetarian cuisine, and relax in a yukata or kimono. Early morning at the temple offers the chance to observe the monks praying, before a vegetarian breakfast. Breathe the fresh mountain air and soak in the beautiful surroundings. Oku-no-in Cemetery VisitKyasanAfternoon Oku-no-in is the most sacred site in Koyasan and the location of the mausoleum for Kobo Daishi (also known as Kukai), the founder of Shingon Buddhism. The area is surrounded by a massive cemetery, the largest in Japan. With over 200,000 tombstones lining the almost 2km path to Kobo Daishi's mausoleum, there is plenty of area to explore. Be sure to see Torodo Hall (Hall of Lamps), the main place of worship, where more than 10,000 lanterns are kept burning day and night.
Accommodation
Ekoin Monastery (or similar)Monastery
Meals included: Breakfast | Dinner

Sun 10 Sep 23 - Kyasan/Hiroshima
Watch the monks pray in the morning and enjoy a traditional breakfast before travelling to Hiroshima. This afternoon, visit the Peace Park and Memorial Museum commemorating the events of 1945. Early morning offers the chance to observe the monks praying. Breathe in some fresh mountain air before a vegetarian breakfast, then start the journey back down the mountain via bus, train and funicular. Later, board a train to Hiroshima, a historically significant city, marked by the explosion of the first atomic bomb in 1945.
Bullet TrainKyasan Hiroshima5h
Get to your next destination faster than the speed of light (ok maybe not that fast) aboard a high-speed train. Hiroshima Park and Peace MemorialHiroshima Walk through the Peace Park in the centre of Hiroshima, a living memorial dedicated to the tens of thousands who died from the atomic bomb blast in 1945. Visit the statue of Sadako Sasaki, a young girl who died of leukemia as a result of the bomb blast, despite folding 1,000 origami paper cranes to appeal to the gods to make her well. See the frame of the Gembaku Dome, the sole building to withstand the explosion. Reflect, remember, and be reminded of the power we all hold to create peace.
Accommodation
Via Inn Hiroshima Shinkansenguchi (or similar)Hotel
Meals included: Breakfast

Mon 11 Sep 23 - Hiroshima
Take a ferry ride over to the sacred island of Miyajima to see the famous floating Torii Gate. Opt to hike around Mt Misen. FerryHiroshima Miyajima Hop a ferry to reach the island and journey back in the evening. Miyajima Island VisitMiyajima Hiroshima Take a trip to Miyajima Island, famed as one of Japan's most scenic spots, with a free afternoon to explore. See the famous floating Torii Gate, set out in the bay, which glows extraordinarily at sunset. The island is dotted with shrines and temples, populated by deer, and traversed with hiking trails for those who want to get some exercise. There are also lanes full of souvenirs and tasty treats. Visit Miyajima at your own pace, and have the option to hike up to the peak of the island, Mt Misen, to see spectacular views of the surrounding islands. Free TimeMiyajimaAfternoon Free time on Miyajima Island to make the most of this beautiful location.
Optional Activities - Day 4
Mt. Misen VisitMiyajima2-6kmFree-1840JPY per person
Set out for the summit of Mt. Misen, Miyajimas highest peak at 500m (1,640 ft) above sea level. Opt to hike one of three trails through the forest and keep an eye out for wild deer or catch a ride on the ropeway and walk the remaining distance to the top. Take in great views of the Seto Inland Sea and on a clear day see as far as the city of Hiroshima.
Accommodation
Via Inn Hiroshima Shinkansenguchi (or similar)Hotel

Tue 12 Sep 23 - Hiroshima/Kyoto
Travel to Kyoto and start exploring. Visit the impressive Nijo Castle and gardens, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the evening, explore the geisha district of Gion on a CEO-led walking tour. Bullet TrainHiroshima Kyoto1h30m-2h Get to your next destination faster than the speed of light (ok maybe not that fast) aboard a high-speed train.
Nijo Castle and Gardens VisitKyoto
Visit the Nijo Castle, the residence of the first shogun of the Edo Period built in 1603. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the property is divided into three areas: the Honmaru (main circular fortification), Ninomaru (secondary circle of defense), and the gorgeous gardens that surround both. Gion WalkKyoto Walk through Gion, Kyoto's most famous geisha district. Visit shops, restaurants and ochaya (teahouses), where geiko (Kyoto dialect for geisha) and maiko (geiko apprentices) entertain.
Accommodation
Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo (or similar)Hotel

Wed 13 Sep 23 - Kyoto
Enjoy a visit to the beautiful Fushimi Inari Taisha shrine and walk under the bright torii gates. Opt to shop, stroll along the riverbank, or explore another of Kyoto's many temples with free time. Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine VisitKyoto Visit the Fushimi Inari shrine, located just outside of Kyoto. Walk under the thousands of iconic torii gates (as seen in the film Memoirs of a Geisha) and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere. The shrine itself is at the base of the Inari mountain but includes many trails up to smaller shrines in the area. Free TimeKyotoAfternoon Continue exploring Japan's historic capital with some free time.
Optional Activities - Day 6
Zen Gardens of Ryan-jiKyoto500JPY per person
The Ryan-ji garden is one of the best examples of kare-sansui, or dry landscape, a type of Zen garden. Fifteen large rocks are placed within a sea of white pebbles raked into linear patterns to facilitate meditation. Stand on the platform to get the best view from above. Stroll the grounds around the Ryoan-ji Temple and along the Kyoyo-chi pond.
Accommodation
Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo (or similar) Hotel

Thu 14 Sep 23 - Kyoto/Hakone
Take a boat ride on Lake Ashino-ko, and hopefully catch a glimpse of majestic Mt Fuji. Enjoy a feast on a Japanese multi-course kaiseki meal then soak in the natural hot springs. Travel to Hakone, a town in the hills famous for its onsens, or natural hot springs. In the evening, enjoy savouring a complex meal of traditional Japanese foods, followed by a recommended soak in the onsen. Bullet TrainKyoto Odawara3h Get to your next destination faster than the speed of light (ok maybe not that fast) aboard a high-speed train.
Local BusOdawara Hakone30m
Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.
Lake Ashino-ko Boat RideHakone30m
Hop aboard a passenger boat to cruise the waters of Lake Ashinoko. If you are lucky, on a clear day you can capture a view ofMt Fuji. The lake was formed from the caldera of Mt Hakone following its eruption 3000 years ago. Sit back, relax and enjoy. Traditional Kaiseki MealHakone Savour a complex meal of traditional Japanese foods, then finish the day with a soak in the onsen.
Accommodation
TKP Hotel & Resort Rekutore Hakone Gora (or similar)Hotel
Meals included: Dinner

Fri 15 Sep 23 - Hakone/Tokyo
Head to Tokyo with time to do some last-minute shopping. Arrive before noon to Tokyo, with time to explore this energetic metropolis. Opt to visit Ueno park and the museums, Akihabara for cutting edge electronics, Harajuku for funky fashions, Ginza for the highest of the high end, walk the grounds of the Imperial Palace East Garden, or just stroll the streets, looking for the traditional life that still lies just under the modern surface. Bullet TrainHakone Tokyo2hGet to your next destination faster than the speed of light (ok maybe not that fast) aboard a high-speed train. Free TimeTokyoAfternoon With so much to do, start exploring now.
Optional Activities - Day 8
Ueno Park VisitTokyoFree
As Japan's most popular city park, Ueno is known for its museums and cherry blossoms. Stroll the pathways, admire the thousands of trees, including approximately 800 Somei-yoshino cherry trees, look for lotus on the pond, or opt to visit the temples and museums (entrance fees).
Ginza ShoppingTokyoFree
The Ginza district is Tokyos equivalent of Fifth Avenue in New York. Window shop at Chanel, Dior, Gucci and Louis Vuitton, then check out the latest electronics at the Sony showroom or Apple store. Visit the Wako department store with its historic clock tower, housed in a building that dates back to 1894. If you are there on a weekend, head to Ginzas main street where pedestrians rule without Tokyos traffic.
Imperial Palace East Gardens WalkTokyoFree
The Imperial Palace in Tokyos city centre is home to Japans Emperor and Empress. It is surrounded by a moat and three gardens, all open to the public. Stroll throughout the grounds, admire the azaleas and hydrangeas (when in season), discover the original stone wall that surrounded the palace back in 17th to 19th centuries during the days when samurai warriors defended the ruler. Visit nearby Sannomaru-Shozo- kan museum and see exquisite kimonos and Japanese paintings.
Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jing) VisitTokyoFree-1000JPY per person
Visit this shrine dedicated to the 123rd emperor of Japan, Emperor Meiji and his wife. The shrine is a great place to escape the bustle of the city and wander the grounds along the wide walking paths.
Sens-ji Temple VisitAsakusaFree
Explore Sens-ji Temple, a colourful Buddhist temple and the oldest temple in the entire city. Leading up to the temple the street is lined with shops selling yummy food and great souvenirs.
Accommodation
Hotel Sunroute Plaza Shinjuku (or similar)Hotel
Meals included: Breakfast

Sat 16 Sep 23 - Tokyo
Depart at any time.

What's Included
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Meeting - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your Local Living Moment: Overnight in Mount Koya Temple, Koyasan.
Hiroshima Peace Park and Museum visit. Miyajima Island excursion.
Nijo Castle and gardens visit. Gion walk. Fushimi Inari shrine
visit. Lake Ashino-ko boat ride. Traditional kaiseki meal. Japan
Rail (JR) pass (7 days). All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Transport
Bullet train, tram, ferry, public bus, walking.
Accommodation
Hotels (7 nts), mountain monastery (1 nt, shared facilities).

Offer Includes

Meal Plans