Discover the most intriguing cities of Japan, Asia, with this incredible tour that will take you from Tokyo, the stunning capital city, to Hiroshima, sadly famous due to the bombings of World War II. Besides learning something more about the history, art, culture and traditions of the Land of the Rising Sun, you will be accommodated in luxury hotels and ryokan.

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Discover the most intriguing cities of Japan, Asia, with this incredible tour that will take you from Tokyo, the stunning capital city, to Hiroshima, sadly famous due to the bombings of World War II. Besides learning something more about the history, art, culture and traditions of the Land of the Rising Sun, you will be accommodated in luxury hotels and ryokan.

Here are the highlights of this unique experience:

  • Visit Tokyo, full of bustling squares such as Shinjuku, high-rise department stores, top class hotels and gardens
  • Discover Hakone and Mount Fuji, a region of lakes, peaks and volcanic hot springs
  • Experience Maiko entertaining dinner in a traditional restaurant in Kyoto, still considered as the cultural heart of Japan
  • Explore Unesco World Heritage Site of Miyajima
  • Visit Hiroshima, which, far from being a depressing place, has become a vibrant and colorful city in recent years.
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Trip offered by Tatsuyuki - Cox & Kings Spoken languages: English, Japanese Travel expert in Japan

Trip summary

  • Travel style Group departure
  • Departure Tokyo
  • End Tokyo
  • Countries
    • Japan
  • City
    • Tokyo
    • Hakone
    • Kyoto
    • Hiroshima
  • Theme History, art and culture
  • Accommodation Standard
  • Flight Excluded
  • Guide Not Included
  • The tour has met our standards

Detailed itinerary

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  • 1
    Tokyo
    Day 1

    Arrival at Narita Airport. Meet and greet with the English speaking guide and transfer to the hotel by private vehicle.

    Visited places:
    • Tokyo
  • 2
    Tokyo
    Day 2

    Sightseeing around the dynamic city of Tokyo. Visit Meiji Jingu Shrine built in 1920, walk down Omote Sando shopping street and enjoy the State Guest House and Congress building from the window of your car.

    Visit also Asakusa Kannon Temple and Nakamise shopping street. Delicious Sukiyaki lunch in Asakusa. Overnight at the selected hotel.

    Visited places:
    • Tokyo
  • 3
    Hakone
    Day 3

    Your English speaking guide will escort you on Hakone and Kawaguchiko full day tour. Enjoy the magnificent view and beautiful nature welcoming tourists. Visit Kitaguchi Hongo Fuji Sangen Shrine, Okinawa, lake Saiko, Narusawa Ice Cave, Owakudani valley and go on a cruise around lake Ashi. Lunch included in a food specialized B&B.

    Overnight in the selected hotel in Hakone.

    Visited places:
    • Tokyo
    • Hakone
  • 4
    Nara
    Day 4

    Check out from your hotel. Transfer by private sedan to Odowara train station for Kyoto. You'll be travelling first class on a bullet train. Visit Nara, Todaji Temple, Nara Deer Park and Kasuga Taisha Shrine.

    Transfer to Kyoto by private sedan. Overnight in a selected hotel.

    Visited places:
    • Hakone
    • Kyoto
  • 5
    Kyoto
    Day 5

    Full day cultural tour of Kyoto by private sedan. Visit Ryoanji Temple, Kinkakuji Temple, Heian Jingu Shrine and Nijo castle. Cultural experiences are available. Overnight in the selected hotel.

    Visited places:
    • Kyoto
  • 6
    Kyoto
    Day 6

    Transfer by private sedan to Hieizan Enryakiji Temple. You can try zen meditation for around 60 minutes. In the evening, transfer by private sedan to Gion Hatanaka.

    Dinner with Maiko, apprentice to be Geiko, which is Japanese traditional entertaining professional. After dinner return to the hotel and overnight.

    Visited places:
    • Kyoto
  • 7
    Hiroshima
    Day 7

    Your guide will meet you in the hotel lobby and escort you to Kyoto station. Transfer by bullet train to Hiroshima. Upon arrival transfer by private sedan and ferry with a visit to Itsukushima shrine.

    Drive to Hiroshima city, visit Hiroshima castle, the Atomic Bomb Museum and Peace Memorial Park. Overnight in the selected hotel.
     

    Visited places:
    • Kyoto
    • Hiroshima
  • 8
    Tokyo
    Day 8

    Check out from the hotel and move to Hiroshima station to take your bullet train and travel first class to Tokyo. Overnight in a selected hotel.

    Visited places:
    • Hiroshima
    • Tokyo
  • 9
    End of tour
    Day 9

    Check out from the hotel, transfer by private sedan to Narita International Airport.

    Visited places:
    • Tokyo
  • Prices and conditions

    Price includes
    • All activities and transfers mentioned in the itinerary
    • English speaking guide
    • Accommodation for the defined period
    Price does not include
    • Flights
    • Tips
    • Personal expenses
    • Optional activities