Must See Japan 13 Days

Must See Japan 13 Days

Independent Suggested Itinerary – Famous Sites & Cultural Delights

Explore more authentic Japanese cities on an independent tour that lets you discover Japan for yourself. Enjoy the best of the country without the gaggle of an organised tour group. Together with our comprehensive “suggested” itinerary, this grand tour takes you from the hustle and bustle of Tokyo to Japan’s amazing natural wonderlands and magnificent cultural and historical places of interest. Get ready for your “Off the Beaten Track” experience.

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Tokyo
Arrive into Narita/Haneda Airport in Tokyo and transfer into the city by shared/private bus transfer. Stay in Tokyo for 3 nights.
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Tokyo
Get introduced to the sights of Tokyo including Tokyo Imperial Palace and Tokyo Tower with a 1-Day Tokyo Panoramic Sightseeing Tour.
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Tokyo
Entire free day to explore Tokyo at your own leisure. Suggested optional activities:
— Tokyo Disneyland or DisneySea
— Teamlab Planets
— 1-Day Nikko Sightseeing Tour from Tokyo
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Tokyo – Hakone
Visit the world-famous Mt. Fuji and Hakone’s Lake Ashi via our 1-Day Mt. Fuji and Hakone Tour before being dropped off at a traditional Japanese ryokan in nearby Hakone. Stay in Hakone for 1 night
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Takayama

Exchange your JR Pass in Odawara before travelling into the mountains of Takayama. Take a walk around Takayama to discover historical gems such as Takayama Jinya, San-machi Traditional Building Preservation Area, Hida Folk Village and Takayama Festival Museum.
Stay in Takayama for 1 night.
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Kanazawa
Explore the diverse Takayama morning market before travelling by train to Kanazawa. Points of interest here include Kenroku garden, Higashi Chaya District, Nagamachi Samurai District and Omicho Fish Market. Stay in Kanazawa for 1 night.
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Kyoto
Tavel by train to Kyoto. Free afternoon to explore Kyoto. Suggested optional activities:
— Tea Ceremony Experience with Kimono Wearing
— Family Ninja Experience
— Kyoto Afternoon Tour including Fushimi Inari Shrine
— Stay in Kyoto for 2 nights.
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Kyoto and Nara
Get introduced to the sights of Kyoto and Nara including Gingakuji Temple and Nara Park with a 1-Day Kyoto and Nara Sightseeing Tour.
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Hiroshima and Himeji
This morning depart for Hiroshima stopping at Himeji by bullet train.
Points of interest in Himeji include UNESCO Heritage Himeji Castle and Kokoen Garden. Continue by bullet train to Hiroshima. Stay in Hiroshima for 2 nights.
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Hiroshima and Miyajima
Get introduced to the sights of Hiroshima and Miyajima Island including the Hiroshima Peace Museum and Itsukushima Shrine with a 1-Day Hiroshima and Miyajima Sightseeing Tour.
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Osaka
Depart Hiroshima at leisure and travel by bullet train to Osaka. Points of interest here include Osaka Castle, Osaka Museum of History, Shitenno-ji Temple and Namba Area. Accommodation in Osaka for 2 nights.
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Osaka
Entire free day to explore Osaka.
Suggested optional activities:
— Universal Studios Japan
— Dotonbori and Shinsekai Food Tour
— 1-Day World Heritage Site Mount Koya Tour (self-guided).
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Osaka
Package concludes with shared/private transfer to Kansai/Itami Airport.