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This Japan tour showcases the very best that the country has to offer. You’ll start in Tokyo and end in Kyoto with many stops in between to see stunning scenery and visit many of Japan’s celebrated sites.
During your tour of Tokyo, visit Asakusa Kannon Temple and Meiji Shrine, built in the 1920s to enshrine the emperor. Journey to nearby Nikko to see the Toshogu Shrine, Lake Chuzenji, and Kegon Falls. See Shirakawa’s unique Gassho-Zukuri thatched houses, which can only be found here, then continue to historic Kyoto where you will visit several popular sites including the shimmering Temple of the Gold Pavilion.
In Hiroshima, visit Peace Memorial Park and see the only remaining structure—the Atomic Bomb Dome—that predates the 1945 atomic blast. An excursion from Hiroshima takes you to the Itsukushima Shrine, built over water and known for its iconic floating Torii gate.
All of this—and more—await you on this value-minded tour through Japan!
Highlights
Tokyo Visit Meiji Shrine, Asakusa Kannon Temple, and Nakamise Shopping Arcade
Nikko Visit Toshogu Shine, Lake Chuzenji, and Kegon Waterfall
Matsumoto Visit Matsumoto Castle and Matsumoto City Museum
Shirakawa Visit Gassho-Zukuri houses
Kyoto Visit Nijo Castle, Temple of the Gold Pavilion, and Heian Shrine and Garden; Japanese tea ceremony
Matsue Visit Adachi Museum of Art, Matsue Castle, and Buke Yashiki
Hiroshima Visit Itsukushima Shrine, Peace Memorial Park, Peace Memorial, and Shukkei-en Garden
Tour itinerary
Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.
Total meals included:
- 11 breakfasts
Tokyo, Japan
Day1
Welcome to Japan’s capital city. Hotel rooms are available for mid-afternoon check-in.
Tokyo
Day2
Today’s sightseeing tour takes you to the MEIJI SHRINE, a magnificent 20th century Shinto monument set in a man-made forest. Afterward, pass by the Imperial Palace Plaza, the State Guest House, the Akihabara district, and the famous Ginza shopping street. Your tour concludes with a visit to the ASAKUSA KANNON TEMPLE and the NAKAMISE SHOPPING ARCADE. Enjoy a free afternoon and evening in this cosmopolitan city.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Tokyo
Day3
Enjoy a full day at your leisure in Tokyo. You may choose an optional excursion to the Mount Fuji area for a leisurely cruise on Lake Ashi and an aerial cable-car ride (weather permitting) over the beautiful Owakudani Valley.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Tokyo – Nikko – Utsunomiya
Day4
Journey north to Nikko for a visit to TOSHOGU SHRINE and its famous YOMEIMON GATE, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Next, continue on to the scenic Iroha-zaka Driveway, which reaches elevations of 3,940 feet, to visit LAKE CHUZENJI and the KEGON WATERFALL. Continue to Utsunomiya, home of Japan’s famous gyoza dumplings.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Utsunomiya – Matsumoto
Day5
This morning, travel to Matsumoto where you will see MATSUMOTO CASTLE and the MATSUMOTO CITY MUSEUM.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Matsumoto – Takayama
Day6
Continue through Japan’s beautiful mountain scenery to one of the country’s most remote regions, SHIRAKAWA. Protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the unique Gassho-Zukuri (joined hands) thatched houses can only be found here. This afternoon, journey through the Japanese Alps to the secluded town of Takayama, where old traditions are untouched by the passage of time.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Takayama – Kyoto
Day7
Journey to Kyoto, one of the most fascinating cities in Japan. The remainder of your day is free to explore. This evening, you may choose to stay in a traditional Japanese ryokan (additional expense).
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Kyoto
Day8
Enjoy a tour of Kyoto, visiting many of the city’s temples, shrines, palaces, and pagodas. A highlight of the day is a visit to the extraordinary NIJO CASTLE, built in 1603 as the official residence of the Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu. You will also visit the TEMPLE OF THE GOLD PAVILION and the HEIAN SHRINE AND GARDEN. During the day, there will also be a chance to participate in a traditional JAPANESE TEA CEREMONY.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Kyoto – Matsue
Day9
Journey to the city of Yonago on the coast of the Sea of Japan. After a brief visit, continue to ADACHI MUSEUM OF ART to view Japanese-style gardens and view paintings by one of the greatest Japanese painters, Yokoyama Taikan. Later, visit Matsue to see MATSUE CASTLE and BUKE YASHIKI, a former samurai residence.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Matsue – Hiroshima
Day10
En route to Hiroshima, visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of ITSUKUSHIMA SHRINE and its famous FLOATING TORII GATE. From here, continue to Hiroshima. This city bear’s significant historic importance, for it was here that the world’s first atomic bomb was dropped in 1945. Your tour features the PEACE MEMORIAL PARK to see the PEACE MEMORIAL. Commonly referred to as the Atomic Bomb Dome, this UNESCO World Heritage Site has been preserved just as it was on August 6, 1945, immediately after the bombing. Also, visit the SHUKKEI-EN GARDEN, which dates back to 1620.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Hiroshima – Osaka
Day11
Your fascinating journey to Osaka, aboard one of Japan’s famous BULLET TRAINS, is sure to be a highlight of your tour. The rest of the day is yours to explore Japan’s second largest city.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Osaka
Day12
Your tour ends with breakfast this morning.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Things to note
Book Early With heavy demand for this tour, especially during Cherry Blossom season, you are encouraged to book early.
Single rooms in Japan are traditionally small with a single bed. Anyone booking a single room will be paying a supplement to have their own private room.
What's included
Tour only
Prefer to book your own flights and transfers? You have the freedom to do that with our Tour Only holiday option.
- Services of a tour director
- Accommodation
- Selected meals
- Porterage
Tour with flights
Let us take care of everything. Our package option includes return flights from your chosen airport, plus overseas transfers to your hotel.
- Flights
- Transfers
- Services of a tour director
- Accommodation
- Selected meals
- Porterage
- All airport taxes
Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Tokyo - Shiba Park Hotel
Feel relaxed as if at home at the Shiba Park Hotel. Located near the Tokyo Tower, this hotel offers modern comfort with access to the city's main sites.
Location
1-5-10 Shiba Koen, Minato-Ku, Tokyo, Japan
Facilities
- Wifi
- Restaurant on site
- Bar/lounge
- Lifts
- Hairdryer
Utsunomiya - Daiwa Roynet Utsunomiya
Located a quick 3-minute walk from JR Utsunomiya Station, Daiwa Roynet Utsunomiya features a 24-hour front desk, air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi.
Location
1 Chome-4-14 Higashishukugo, Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan
Facilities
- Wifi
- Restaurant on site
- Lifts
- Coffee maker in-room
Utsunomiya - Daiwa Roynet Utsunomiya
Located a quick 3-minute walk from JR Utsunomiya Station, Daiwa Roynet Utsunomiya features a 24-hour front desk, air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi.
Location
1 Chome-4-14 Higashishukugo, Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan
Facilities
- Wifi
- Restaurant on site
- Lifts
- Coffee maker in-room
Matsumoto - Alpico Plaza Hotel
A restaurant, self parking and meeting rooms are available at this hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, dry cleaning, laundry facilities and a 24-hour front desk are on-site. All 160 rooms provide conveniences such as fridges and electric kettles, plus free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. Hairdryers, phones and desks are among the other amenities that guests will find.
Location
1 Chome-3-21 Fukashi, Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture, Japan
Facilities
- Wifi
- Restaurant on site
- Lifts
- Coffee maker in-room
- Hairdryer
Matsumoto - Alpico Plaza Hotel
A restaurant, self parking and meeting rooms are available at this hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, dry cleaning, laundry facilities and a 24-hour front desk are on-site. All 160 rooms provide conveniences such as fridges and electric kettles, plus free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. Hairdryers, phones and desks are among the other amenities that guests will find.
Location
1 Chome-3-21 Fukashi, Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture, Japan
Facilities
- Wifi
- Restaurant on site
- Lifts
- Coffee maker in-room
- Hairdryer
Takayama - Associa Takayama
Located in the Japanese Alps, Hotel Associa Takayama Resort offers hot spring baths and rooms with mountain views and free Wi-Fi. The hotel features a sauna, massages and tennis courts.
Guests at Takayama Associa Resort can unwind in indoor and outdoor hot spring baths with spectacular nature views, enjoy a treatment at Spa Phyton.
The cosy rooms overlook the Japanese Alps. They are fitted with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a minibar and free tea/coffee.
Location
1134 Echigomachi, Takayama, Gifu Prefecture 506-0033, Japan
Facilities
- Wifi
- Restaurant on site
- Lifts
- Coffee maker in-room
Takayama - Associa Takayama
Located in the Japanese Alps, Hotel Associa Takayama Resort offers hot spring baths and rooms with mountain views and free Wi-Fi. The hotel features a sauna, massages and tennis courts.
Guests at Takayama Associa Resort can unwind in indoor and outdoor hot spring baths with spectacular nature views, enjoy a treatment at Spa Phyton.
The cosy rooms overlook the Japanese Alps. They are fitted with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a minibar and free tea/coffee.
Location
1134 Echigomachi, Takayama, Gifu Prefecture 506-0033, Japan
Facilities
- Wifi
- Restaurant on site
- Lifts
- Coffee maker in-room
Kyoto - Daiwa Roynet Shijo Kara Shijo Karasuma
Only a 1-minute walk from Shijo Subway Station in the heart of Kyoto downtown area, Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kyoto Shijo Karasuma offers modern accommodations with free Wi-Fi and wired internet access. Guests can request for relaxing massages and enjoy a breakfast buffet featuring Japanese dishes. Hankyu Karasuma Train Station is a 5-minute walk away.
Location
678 Omandokorocho, Kyoto, Japan
Facilities
- Wifi
- Restaurant on site
- Lifts
- Coffee maker in-room
- Hairdryer
Kyoto - Daiwa Roynet Shijo Kara Shijo Karasuma
Only a 1-minute walk from Shijo Subway Station in the heart of Kyoto downtown area, Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kyoto Shijo Karasuma offers modern accommodations with free Wi-Fi and wired internet access. Guests can request for relaxing massages and enjoy a breakfast buffet featuring Japanese dishes. Hankyu Karasuma Train Station is a 5-minute walk away.
Location
678 Omandokorocho, Kyoto, Japan
Facilities
- Wifi
- Restaurant on site
- Lifts
- Coffee maker in-room
- Hairdryer
Matsue - Matsue Excel Hotel Tokyu
Located just a 3-minute walk from JR Matsue Station, Matsue Excel Hotel Tokyu provides simple guest rooms fitted with modern amenities. Free in-room wired internet is provided.
Location
690-0003 Shimane, Matsue, Asahi 590, Japan
Facilities
- Wifi
- Restaurant on site
- Lifts
- In-room safe
- Coffee maker in-room
- Hairdryer
Matsue - Matsue Excel Hotel Tokyu
Located just a 3-minute walk from JR Matsue Station, Matsue Excel Hotel Tokyu provides simple guest rooms fitted with modern amenities. Free in-room wired internet is provided.
Location
690-0003 Shimane, Matsue, Asahi 590, Japan
Facilities
- Wifi
- Restaurant on site
- Lifts
- In-room safe
- Coffee maker in-room
- Hairdryer
Hiroshima - Hiroshima Tokyu REI Hotel
The hotel offers 2 restaurants along with a coffee shop/cafe and a bar/lounge. Complimentary wireless and wired high speed Internet access is available in public areas and an Internet point is located on site. Additional amenities include multilingual staff, laundry facilities, and room service (during limited hours).
Location
10-1 Mikawa-Cho, Naka-Ku Hiroshima, Japan
Facilities
- Wifi
- Restaurant on site
- Lifts
- Coffee maker in-room
Hiroshima - Hiroshima Tokyu REI Hotel
The hotel offers 2 restaurants along with a coffee shop/cafe and a bar/lounge. Complimentary wireless and wired high speed Internet access is available in public areas and an Internet point is located on site. Additional amenities include multilingual staff, laundry facilities, and room service (during limited hours).
Location
10-1 Mikawa-Cho, Naka-Ku Hiroshima, Japan
Facilities
- Wifi
- Restaurant on site
- Lifts
- Coffee maker in-room
Osaka - Shin-Osaka Esaka Tokyu REI Hotel
This tall, modern hotel is located in Toyotsu Cho directly in front of the Esaka Staton. The proximity to the station makes for great shopping and dining, and sightseeing easy.
Location
9-6, Toyotsu-Cho, Suita-Shi Osaka, Japan
Facilities
- Restaurant on site
- Lifts
- Coffee maker in-room
- Hairdryer
- Iron/ironing board
Osaka - Shin-Osaka Esaka Tokyu REI Hotel
This tall, modern hotel is located in Toyotsu Cho directly in front of the Esaka Staton. The proximity to the station makes for great shopping and dining, and sightseeing easy.
Location
9-6, Toyotsu-Cho, Suita-Shi Osaka, Japan
Facilities
- Restaurant on site
- Lifts
- Coffee maker in-room
- Hairdryer
- Iron/ironing board
Tokyo - Shiba Park Hotel
Feel relaxed as if at home at the Shiba Park Hotel. Located near the Tokyo Tower, this hotel offers modern comfort with access to the city's main sites.
Location
1-5-10 Shiba Koen, Minato-Ku, Tokyo, Japan
Facilities
- Wifi
- Restaurant on site
- Bar/lounge
- Lifts
- Hairdryer
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