Travelpack

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Itinerary:
Sat 04 Nov 23: Welcome to Tokyo
Youll touch down at one of the capitals two major international airports andmake your own way to your first a comfortable three star hotel in an enviablecentral location, for a good nights sleep before the tour starts in earnesttomorrow.
Accommodation:
Comfort Hotel Tokyo Higashi Kanda (or another hotel ofsimilar quality)

Sun 05 Nov 23: Exploring the Metropolis
Welcome to Tokyo! Today youll experience a full day tour of this amazing world city. Your guide will escort you through Tokyos famous public transport systemto see diverse sites including the Meiji Shrine, the bustling Shibuya Crossing, theNakamise Shopping Arcade, the stately Asakusa Kannon Temple, and the regalImperial Palace Plaza.
Accommodation:
Comfort Hotel Tokyo Higashi Kanda (or similar)
Whats included:
Breakfast, Tokyo tour guide, public transport around Tokyo

Mon 06 Nov 23: Historic Views Of MT Fuji
After a short rail journey from Tokyo toOtsuki using your JR pass, youll enjoy afull day tour to Kawaguchiko , a beautiful lake right at the base of Mount Fujiwhere, on a clear day you will be able to see the very top of Japans iconicmountain from the water. There are unrivalled views of the mountain thatdominates the skyline for miles around from the Mt Kachikachi ropeway, 1,000mabove sea level. Weve included a visit to the pagoda at Arakurayama SengenPark, which has perhaps the most famous view of Mt Fuji of all.
Accommodation:
Comfort Hotel Tokyo Higashi Kanda (or similar)
Whats included:
Breakfast, Kawaguchiko tour guide, return bus between Otsuki and Kawaguchiko , lake cruise and ropeway tickets

Tue 07 Nov 23: A Free Day In Tokyo
Today is set aside for you to explore Tokyo at your own pace, exploring museums,galleries, markets and famous neighbourhoods with your JR pass. There are fartoo many incredible things for us to describe here, but perhaps youll enjoy thefuturistic man made island of Odaiba, with its fantastic views of Tokyo Bay, orthe historic Ginza, Japans premier shopping district.
Accommodation:
Comfort Hotel Tokyo Higashi Kanda (or similar)
Whats included:
Breakfast

Wed 08 Nov 23:The Accient Capital
Today we say goodbye to Tokyo and catch a Bullet Train (using your JR pass) tohistoric Kyoto for a half day tour of just a few of its most famous sites. Youllstroll between the Torii gates at the Fushimi Inari Grand Shrine and step backthrough time at Sanjusangendo , an 850 year old temple which contains 1,001statues of Kannon, the Buddhist goddess of mercy.
Accommodation:
Urban Hotel Kyoto Shijo Premium (or similar)
Whats included:
Breakfast, luggage transfer (one suitcase per person), Kyototour guide, public transport around Kyoto, entry to Sanjusangendo

Thu 09 Nov 23: Exploration In Kyoto
Wake up in Kyoto for a full day immersing yourself in this stunning ancient city.Your guide will escort you around Nijo Castle, the former formal residence of theShogun, with its nightingale floors and sumptuous original decorations. Youlltake in the Heian Shrine, a popular shrine known for its festivals, as well as theYasaka Shrine and Gion , which is Kyoto's most famous historic Geisha district,whom you may glimpse in the evening, hurrying to their engagements.
Accommodation:
Urban Hotel Kyoto Shijo Premium (or similar)
Meals included:
Breakfast, Kyoto tour guide, entry to Nijo Castle and theHeian Shrine, public transport around Kyoto

Fri 10 Nov 23: A Free Day In Kyoto
You get to decide the itinerary today, with a whole day free to explore whicheverparts of Kyoto that excite you most. Perhaps youll stroll around Kinkaku jiTemple, which is known as the Golden Pavilion as its walls are covered in a richgold leaf, or Tenryu ji Temple and its beautiful gardens, and the sereneArashiyama Bamboo Forest. You may also opt into a half day tour of nearby Nara,with visits to Todai ji Temple, the
Kasuga taisha Grand Shrine and Nara Deer Park,and many other treasures at this sprawling UNESCO World Heritage site.
Accommodation:
Urban Hotel Kyoto Shijo Premium (or similar)
Whats included:
Breakfast
Optional extra:
Nara tour, including return train tickets, tour guide

Sat 11 Nov 23: Cooling Off in Osaka
Osaka is Japans second city, not far from Kyoto on public transport with your JRpass. On your tour, youll visit Osaka Castle, built in 1583, and sample some ofJapans tastiest tidbits in the foodie quarter of Dotombori. Youll take in thedazzling lights that line the canals and draw visitors towards karaoke bars,shellfish restaurants and late night ramen joints.
Accommodation:
Shin Osaka Esaka Tokyu REI Hotel (or similar)
Whats included:
Breakfast, Osaka tour guide, entry to Osaka Castle, sameday luggage transfer

Sun 12 Nov 23: A Day For Reflections
Today brings you on a full day tour of Hiroshima and the nearby holy island ofMiyajima roughly 90 minutes by train from Osaka with your JR pass. Here youlllearn all about the tragedy of the Second World War at the Peace Memorial Park,where you can contemplate the haunting ruins of the Atomic Bomb Dome, a lonebuilding that survived a deadly blast. On Miyajima, youll visit the spectacular andspiritual Itsukushima Shrine.
Accommodation:
Shin Osaka Esaka Tokyu REI Hotel (or similar)
Whats included:
Breakfast, Hiroshima tour guide, entry to the Peace
Memorial Museum, Itsukushima Shrine, Miyajima ferry

Mon 13 Nov 23: Back To Osaka Or Tokyo
Your last day in Japan affords you another chance to explore Osaka at yourleisure. Whether that means visiting the museums, taking in a view of the wholecity from the Tempozan Ferris Wheel, or picking up souvenirs at Tenjinbashi suji ,the longest shopping street in Japan, is up to you but the possibilities areendless. Once the day is done, youll make your own way to KIX Airport andcatch your flight back home . Or bullet train from Shin Osaka to
Tokyo(included) then make your own way to Haneda airport.
Whats included:
Breakfast

Japan Rail Pass 7 Day on Mon 06 Nov 23
Sustainable transport
Japan's transport system is renowned for its speed, efficiency and cleanliness, and we are delighted to be able to deliver this tour entirely on public transport, in order to reduce the environmental impact caused by private buses. You'll buy a Japanese Rail pass before you arrive, and travel in style on the fantastic railway network here. This tour is aligned with the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda devised by the United Nations.

Inclusions on Sat 04 Nov 23
TOUR INCLUDES
Accommodation: Nine nights based on a double room in 3* hotels
Meals: Breakfast Daily
Tickets: For all trips and visits mentioned in the itinerary
Luggage: By courier service from Tokyo to Kyoto on Day 5, Kyoto to
Osaka on Day 8
1pc per person - extra luggage is chargeable and must be
prebooked
Travel: All conducted via public transport, as mentioned in the
itinerary
Guide: An English-speaking assistant will accompany you for the whole trip (except the train between Tokyo and Kyoto) and you'll meet English-speaking tour guides at each sightseeing spot The tour will begin in your hotel lobby on the second day at 8:30am. Please make sure to arrive in Japan on or before the previous day Twin room size shall be at least 15sqm, and single room size will be at least 10sqm Sightseeing tours are walking tours Cherry blossom sightings are never guaranteed, as the date they bloom changes each year Mt Fuji may not be visible due to weather conditions beyond our control Schedules, sightseeing spots, and the order of visits is subject to change due to traffic conditions, weather conditions, and other local conditions Breakfast may be served as a set menu instead of a buffet style Breakfast may not be available depending on the time of the return flight on the last day. There will be no refund in this case This is not a private tour, and you will be joined by other guests If trains are crowded at particular times, you may not be able to sit next to your companions Min Pax 1 Guaranteed Departure

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