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Japan Highlights
8 Days | Travel from Tokyo to Kyoto, sampling all the sake in between
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Start
Tokyo, Japan
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Finish
Osaka, Japan
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Trip Code
CJSH
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Min Age
15
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Trip Size
1 - null
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Physical Rating
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Meals
1 breakfast, 2 dinners
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Transport
Public Bus, Metro, Local Train, Bullet Train
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Accommodation
Hotel (6 nights), Farm Stay (1 night)
From £2,386(8 days)
Trip Informations
Home of the sumo, the geisha, sake, karaoke, onsen and izakaya – Japan is a true feast for all of your senses. This 8-day journey hits all the right spots giving you a true appreciation for the land of the rising sun. Absorb the bustle of Tokyo before heading into the countryside for a farmstay with local tea harvesters and a quiet hike featuring spectacular views of Mt Fuji. Travel on a futuristic bullet train to Kyoto and step into history before wrapping up your adventure in the foodie paradise of Osaka.
Why you’ll love this trip
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This is THE trip to take in Japan – a cultural and culinary whirlwind from the streets of Tokyo to the eats of Osaka.
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Explore the many sides of Shibuya in Tokyo, from busy intersections to rooftop city views and from the tranquillity of the ancient Meiji Shrine to quirky Harajuku.
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Settle into rural Japanese life at a local farmstay, where you might help harvest tea and prepare a home-cooked, farm-to-table feast and hike a quiet country trail passing through tea plantations and featuring the unmissable view of Mt. Fuji along the way.
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Ride the rails like the locals, from lightening-fast bullet trains to scenic mountain rails offering seasonal views of cherry blossoms and autumn leaves.
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Immerse yourself in the history and tradition of Kyoto among shrines, geishas and a 300-year-old sake brewery, and follow it up with the mouth-watering street food in Osaka.
Is this trip right for you?
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Japan is best to explore on foot – in fact most travellers are surprised at how much distance they end up covering just exploring places when walking! Make sure your shoes are comfy and you are fit enough to spend most of each day on your feet.
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Be prepared to pack light and smart for this trip as you'll be required to carry your own luggage between train stations and to hotels, which can include going up and down multiple flights of stairs in crowded areas.
Itinerary
- DAY 1Day 1 • Tokyo
- DAY 2Day 2 • Tokyo
- DAY 3Day 3 • Kawane Farm Stay
- DAY 4Day 4 • Shizuoka/Shimizu
- DAY 5Day 5 • Kyoto
- DAY 6Day 6 • Kyoto
- DAY 7Day 7 • Osaka
- DAY 8Day 8 • Osaka
Inclusions
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1 breakfast, 2 dinners
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Public Bus, Metro, Local Train, Bullet Train
bed Accommodation
Hotel (6 nights), Farm Stay (1 night)
festival Activities
circleTokyo - welcome meeting and orientation walk
circleTokyo - Sensoji Temple
circleTokyo - Meiji Jingu Shrine
circleTokyo - Shibuya walking tour
circleTokyo - Shibuya Sky Observation Platform
circleKawane - Homestay & Home-cooked Dinner
circleKawane - Tea Farm Visit & Tea Brewing & Tasting
circleKawane - Scenic Train Ride
circleKawane - Home-cooked Japanese Breakfast
circleShizuoka - Tokai Nature Trail Soft Hike
circleShizuoka - Nihondaira Yume Terrace (Mt. Fuji viewing platform)
circleKyoto - Gion District walk
circleKyoto - Nishiki-Koji Market
circleShizuoka - Shimizu Fish Market & Brunch
circleKyoto - Fushimi Inari-Taisha
circleKyoto - Sake Brewery Visit & Tasting
circleOsaka - Dotombori and Kuromon Street Food Walking Tour
museum Optional activities
circleTokyo - Tsukiji Fish Market - Free
circleTokyo - Shinjuku-gyoen - JPY500
circleTokyo - Yoyogi Park - Free
circleTokyo - Imperial Palace - Free
circleKyoto - Gion Corner cultural centre - JPY5500
circleKyoto - Imperial Palace - Free
circleKyoto Tower - JPY900
circleKyoto - Bike hire (per day) from - JPY1200
circleKyoto - Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion) - JPY500
circleKyoto - Ryoanji Zen Garden - JPY600
circleKyoto - Arashiyama Bamboo Forest - Free
circleKyoto - Path of Philosophy (Tetsugaku-no-Michi) - Free
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Important notes
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1. We are currently unable to offer a single supplement, airport transfers or additional accommodation in Japan due to limited availability.
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2. It is essential that you pack light and compact for rail travel in Japan. Luggage size restrictions apply. Please review the ‘Packing’ section of the Essential Trip Information for more details.
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