Japan'S Cultural Treasures (trip)

Japan'S Cultural Treasures

  • Tokyo airport, Japan
  • Active & Adventure
Japan, Asia

from $5,250* per person9 DaysMarch-May, September, October
Comfort accommodations Exertion level: 3
Operator: Cox & Kings 12 people max
Discover the culture of historic and modern Japan on this classic journey. See the sights and admire the enchanting scenery of mountains and gardens. Visit in spring, for a chance to see the celebrated cherry blossom, or autumn, for warm clear days and the changing colors of the maples.

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Japan, Asia

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Special information

  • This is a custom departure, meaning this trip is offered on dates that you arrange privately with the provider. Additionally, you need to form your own private group for this trip. The itinerary and price here is just a sample. Contact the provider for detailed pricing, minimum group size, and scheduling information. For most providers, the larger the group you are traveling with, the lower the per-person cost will be.

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrive Tokyo
Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by your Cox & Kings local representative and transferred to your hotel. Park Hotel Tokyo or similar – 3-nights

Day 2
Tokyo
Discover the Asakusa Kannon Temple and cruise the Sumida River to Hamarikyu Gardens. Continue to the futuristic Ginza district before enjoying a traditional kushiage lunch. This afternoon, visit the National Museum. (B, L)

Day 3
Nikko
Venture into the forest to see Japan’s shrines, Lake Chuzenji and the Kegon waterfall. (B, L)

Day 4
To Hakone National Park
Ascend to iconic Mount Fuji’s 5th Station, before heading to lovely Hakone National Park. Yumoto Fujiya Hotel – 1-night (B)

Day 5
To Hiroshima
Travel by bullet train to Hiroshima and on to Miyajima Island to visit Itsukushima Shrine. Iwaso Ryokan – 1-night (B, D)

Day 6
To Kyoto
Take an optional morning walking tour of Mount Misen. In Hiroshima, visit the castle, the A-bomb museum and tranquil Peace Memorial Park. This evening, take the bullet train to Kyoto. Royal Rihga Hotel Kyoto – 3-nights (B, L)

Day 7
Kyoto
Explore the heart of ancient Japan at Kinkakuji Temple, Ryoanji Temple and Nijo Castle. After a traditional lunch, visit a maiko (apprentice geisha) house, for a Japanese tea ceremony and maiko dance. End your day with a visit to Kiyomizu Temple. (B, L)

Day 8
Nara
On a full-day discovery of ancient Nara, visit the Sake Museum and Fushimi Inari Shrine. (B)

Day 9
Depart Osaka
Transfer to Osaka airport for your flight. (B)

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