Highlights of Japan
Trip Details
- Duration: 7 day(s) days
- Visited Areas: Asia
Our seven day Highlights of Japan Tour is the perfect way to see the major highlights of Japan in a short visit. Travelling between Kyoto and Tokyo, you will be able to compare the modern sky rise Japan with the historical cultural Japan. You will visit some of the most magnificent Heritage Sites in the world, including Kiyomizu Temple and the Golden Pavilion. In Kyoto we include visits to Nijo Castle and Sanjusangen-do, as well as the chance to experience a traditional tea ceremony. We spend one night at a a traditional Japanese style hotel on the World Heritage Island of Miyajima and visit the beautiful city of Hiroshima. There is also the option to take a day trip to view the breathaking Mt Fuji where you can experience Japanese style hot springs and a trip around the majestic mountain. Our tour ends in the vibrant capital Tokyo, where not only are the most famous highlights included, but we have many other options for sightseeing and eating some of the many styles of delicious Japanese cuisine.
Itinerary
Day 1
Join Kyoto. Tea Ceremony and Evening Walk in Gion Area. Welcome Dinner, Optional Gion Culture Show
Day 2
Kyoto - Nijo Castle, Golden Pavilion. Afternoon Nara - Todaiji Temple, Kasuga Shrine, Nara Park
Day 3
Bullet Train to Hiroshima. Peace Park & Museum, A-Bomb Dome, World Heritage Miyajima Island, Itsukushima Shrine, Traditional Japanese Dinner and Hot Springs
Day 4
Free Time on Miyajima Island, Ferry and Bullet Train to Tokyo. Tour to Roppongi Hills Observatory and Modern Art Museum, Optional Dinner at Izakaya Restaurant
Day 5
Tokyo - Tsukuji Fish Market, Hamarakyu Garden, Soba Noodle Making, Edo Museum, Sumo Stadium Tour
Day 6
Free Day - Optional Tour of Tokyo or Hakone and Mt Fuji Area
Day 7
Tokyo - Tour Ends After Breakfast