Discover Enchanting Japan: A 14-Day Tour with Return International Flights
The breathtaking scenery, history and world-class cuisine of Japan await on a spectacular 14-day tour taking you to the country’s unmissable cities and sights including Tokyo, Hakone, Mount Fuji, Kyoto, Nara, Osaka and Hiroshima. Explore vibrant cities of colossal skyscrapers and neon lights, taste the world-famous Kobe beef and enjoy freshly brewed beers at the Asahi Brewery, see UNESCO World Heritage-listed sites, historic temples and much more. Includes 12 nights of premium accommodation, daily breakfast and select meals, sightseeing, the services of English speaking guides throughout the tour, all transports and return economy flights from Australia.
Experience the eclectic culture and beauty of Japan on an exhilarating tour that will see you travelling from mega-cities to ancient temples and beyond, uncovering all the secrets of this fascinating country in 14 action-packed days.
Choose an early April departure and be in Japan for it’s stunning Cherry Blossom season.
What You’ll Love…
The sights – From the brightly-lit streets of Tokyo to the majestic Mount Fuji and more in 14 memorable days
Your tour across Japan begins on the neon streets of Tokyo, the dazzling capital city always on the move. Feel like you are on the set of a sci- fi movie as you explore the city, admiring the incredible architecture and striking design of futuristic mega-malls, edgy boutiques, and a visit to the outside of the iconic Tokyo Tour - piercing the skies at an impressive 333 meters of height. Then visit the Imperial Palace, build in 1457 and primary residence of the Emperor of Japan, and the beautiful Rainbow Bridge - where you can take in some of the most impressive views over the city skyline.
From beer tasting to an exciting cable ride over a volcanic valley in Hakone, your third day in Japan will be packed with adventures. Discover the secrets behind the brewing process and enjoy a beer tasting when you pay a visit to the world-famous Asahi Brewery, then take a very scenic ride on the Hakone Ropeway over Owakudani, the active volcanic zone created during the last eruption of Mount Hakone, some 3000 years ago.
Move on to Mount Fuji, the active volcano with its iconic profile famous all over the world. Here you will visit the Fuji Visitor Center, where you will learn more about the history of the eruptions, nature and culture of this sacred mountain.
Immerse yourself in the local history and beauty of Kyoto, known as the City of Ten Thousand Shrines. This ancient city is home to a multitude of Buddhist temples and gardens, the Golden Temple and ancient Shinto shrines that you can explore at your leisure.
On the way to Okayama, stop in Osaka, taste the most popular variety of Sake: the Kiku-Masamune Sake. After a morning of sake tasting, enjoy a traditional Wagyu beef lunch in Kobe.
One of the three most beautiful gardens in Japan, Okayama Korakuen is a sterling example of the precepts of Japanese garden design, featuring expansive lawns dotted with ponds, teahouses and a small tea plantation. Walk the perfectly manicured gardens and embrace the serenity of this beautiful place.
Uncover the captivating history of Hiroshima - destroyed by the atomic bomb during WWII – with a visit to the Hiroshima Peace Memorial, which serves as a constant reminder of that fatal day in the August of 1945, and represents a message of peace for the whole world.
Your Package Includes:
- Return International economy-class flights from Sydney and Melbourne to Tokyo and Osaka (departures from Brisbane and Perth available for a surcharge of AU$350 per person)
- 12 nights of premium accommodation around Japan including: one night in Tokyo Airport, one nigh in Tokyo, one night in Hakone, one night in Toyohashi, two nights in Osaka, one night in Osaka Airport, two nights in Okayama, two nights in Hiroshima, one night in Osaka Airport
- Daily breakfast (day 2 onwards), five lunches and four dinners
- All domestic and international transfers
- Sightseeing admissions as per itinerary
- Private coach transportation throughout the tour
- Experienced, English speaking guides
- Entrance fees per itinerary
- All tipping and gratuities
Your tour starts in Tokyo and ends in Osaka. International return flights from Sydney and Melbourne are included in your package. Return flights from Brisbane and Perth are available at a surcharge of AU$350 per person.
Please note, convenient airport transfers are included in your package.
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Day 1 Narita/ Haneda Arrival
Upon arrival you will betransferred to your accommodation via airport shuttle bus.
Day 2 - Tokyo City Tour
After breakfast, you will visit the beautiful capital city of Tokyo for a city tour. The tour will include a visit to the outside of the Tokyo Tower. This iconic structure was first opened in 1958 and stands at 333 metres high. Then you will stop at the Imperial Palace, otherwise known as Edo Castle, which was constructed in 1457. You will also visit the beautiful Rainbow Bridge, located at Tokyo Bay. You will then head to Asakusa Kannon Temple, also known as Sensoji Temple, a Buddhist temple built in the 7th century and the oldest temple in Japan. The tour will conclude with a trip to the famous Nakamise shopping street, where you can find traditional Japanese food, souvenirs and novelty items.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Tokyo Airport
Day 3 - Hakone - Asahi Breweries, Owakudani , Hakone Heiwa Park
Following breakfast, you will travel to Asahi Breweries in Kanagawa where you can watch the entire brewing process and also enjoy the freshly brewed beer in an open-area tasting room. You will then continue on to Hakone to visit the Owakudani volcano, and witness its sulphurous fumes, hot springs, hot rivers and on a clear day the best view of the iconic Mount Fuji. Here you will get to enjoy a scenic ride on the Hakone Ropeway (cable car) and visit the Hakone Peace Park.
Please Note: Your trip to Owakudani will be dependent on weather and if weather does not permit, alternative arrangements will be made.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Hakone
Day 4 - Five Lakes District To Toyohashi - Mount Fuji, Oshino Hakkai, Kakegawa City
This morning, you will begin with a trip to the Fujisan World Heritage Centre located at the foot of Mount Fuji. Here, you will learn the history of eruption, nature and culture of Mount Fuji and view the mountain from a special viewing platform. The tour will then proceed on to Oshino Hakkai, a small scenic village with eight ponds in Oshino. Each pond is filled with melted snow from Mount Fuji and are quite deep with interesting fresh water plant life and large fish that make a visit to the ponds almost like visiting an aquarium. You can even drink the cool fresh water straight from the source – if you dare. After lunch, you will continue on to Kakegawa city, where you will taste authentic Japanese green tea.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Toyohashi
Day 5 - Toyohashi To Kyoto - Kiyomizu Temple - Osaka
After enjoying breakfast at your hotel, you will continue to Kyoto, a romantic city renowned for its traditional and new architecture and cultural life style. The city was the country’s capital for thousands years. Once you arrive, you will visit the famous Kiyomizu Temple which was first constructed in the 7th century and rebuilt in 1633. On the journey to the temple you will walk through a beautiful shopping district where souvenirs, Kyoto ceramics, Japanese Mochi and snacks can be purchased. Later this afternoon, you will be transferred to Osaka.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Osaka
Day 6 - Kyoto Leisure Day
Today, following breakfast, you are free to explore the city at your own pace or join the optional city tour. During the optional tour, you will visit Nijo Castle, the Golden Pavillion, Arashiyama Bamboo Forrest and enjoy a traditional kimono show at the Nishijin Textile Gallery. You will conclude the optional tour with a visit to the Nishiki Market, famous for its unique Japanese cuisine.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Osaka
Day 7 - Osaka - Nara
Following breakfast, you will proceed to the city of Nara, which was the first capital city of Japan. Your first stop will be the Todaiji Temple, home to the great bronze Buddha, the statue is the largest Buddha statue in the world and the surrounding park is full of thousands of holy deer. You will also visit the beautiful Kasuga Taisha, Nara’s most celebrated shrine, that is dedicated to the deity responsible for the city’s protection. After lunch, you will continue to Osaka Castle, one of Japan’s most famous landmarks. Constructed in 1583 it served as a symbol of the unification of Japan in the 16th century. Dinner will be enjoyed at a local restaurant or Osaka hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Osaka Airport
Day 8 - Osaka, Kiku-Masamune Sake, Kobe, Himeji City
After breakfast, you will be brought to Kiku-Masamune Sake which is the most authentic and abidingly popular variety of Japanese sake. You will taste this traditional alcohol and enjoy the sweetness of the sake here. After that you will be transferred to Kobe where you can enjoy the signature WaGyu beef lunch. In the afternoon, you will visit the beautiful city Himeji, this has been featured in a series of Japanese and foreign films due to its picturesque old-Japan look. In here, you can see the famous many-tiered white Himeji Castle (built in 1580) which is acclaimed as Japan, s most beautiful and complete historic citadel. It was registered in 1993 as one of the first UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Japan. Afterwards, you will be transferred to Okayama and check-in hotel in the evening.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Okayama
Day 9 - Okayama, Okayama Korakuen
This morning you will pay a visit to Okayama Korakuen. It is one of the three most beautiful gardens in Japan, a sterling example of the precepts of Japanese garden design and a cultural heritage site for the world to treasure. It is also one of the few Daimyo gardens in the provinces where historical change can be observed. Afterwards, you will head to the hotel in Hiroshima to check-in and rest.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Okayama
Day 10 - Hiroshima, Miyajima Island, Itsukushima Shrine, Hiroshima Peace Memorial
Today begins with a trip to Miyajima Island. After a short boat trip, you will arrive Miyajima Island, which is one of the most scenic spots in Japan. It has long been regarded as an Island of Gods on the beautiful Seto Inland Sea. It is a romantic and historical island where Itsukushima Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is located, along with the Virgin Forest of Mt. Misen, and numerous preserved shrines, temples and historical monuments. You can take a stroll here or choose to experience the local wagashi (Japanese confectionary) making at an extra cost. Then, you will continue your trip to the next destination; the Hiroshima Peace Memorial. It is commonly well known as the Atomic Bomb Dome. This represent Hiroshima, the first city to fall victim to nuclear bombing is registered as a world heritage site as a symbol of prayer for permanent world peace and the elimination of all nuclear weapons.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hiroshima
Day 11 - Mazda Museum, Iwakuni, Kintai Bridge
After enjoying breakfast at your hotel, you will travel to the Mazda Museum. You will move through an exhibition area of Mazda models from the very first autorickshaw to the latest models. After lunch, you will continue on to visit Iwakuni. You will visit Kintai Bridge, the symbol of Iwakuni. It is a historical wooden arch bridge which was built in 1673. With a series of five wooden arches, the bridge spans the Nishiki River. For almost three hundred years, the bridge stood without using nails. This traditional construction is known as one of the Japan, s three great bridges. Here, you can choose to take a cable car to visit the castle and overlook the whole area before heading back to hotel for the evening.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: Hiroshima
Day 12 - Kurashiki, Osaka
Following breakfast, you will be transferred to Kurashiki. The town of Kurashiki is one of the largest industrial towns in Western Japan, as well as a sightseeing city that preserves the atmosphere of olden-day Japan. The scenery of the old days is mostly preserved with white earthen-walled warehouses and villas lined up along Kurashiki River, weeping willows swinging their branches over the river, and stone bridges. Afterwards, drive back to Osaka and check-in hotel for rest.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Osaka Airport
Day 13-14 - Osaka Depature
Today you will be transferred to Kansai International Airport for your flight home.
Meals: Breakfast
The ‘7 day change of mind guarantee’ does not apply for Tour bookings. Due to the high demand and limited departures any cancellation / refund requests must be made within 48 hours of purchase. Otherwise, the standard Refund Policy applies.
Valid for the following tour arrival dates:
5, 12, 19 March 2019
2, 9, 16 April 2019
14, 21, 28 May 2019
4, 11 June 2019
16 July 2019
27 August 2019
10, 24 September 2019
15, 29 October 2019
12, 26 November 2019
All departure dates are subject to availability and early bookings are highly recommended. Please note the total duration of this tour is 14 days including transit time.
Instant Booking: To secure your dates at purchase, click ‘Instant Booking’ and select your preferred package. Once your preferred package is selected you’ll click through to ‘Choose Your Dates of Travel’ and will be able to enter in your preferred tour commencement date.
Twin-Share Package: The package is valid for ONE PERSON aged two years or older (based on twin share). If you are travelling with another person you must purchase TWO PACKAGES, otherwise a single traveller surcharge applies.
Single Traveller Surcharge: Single travellers must pay a surcharge of AU$1,200. Payable directly to the tour company.
The minimum tour capacity is 6 travellers and the maximum tour capacity is 40 travellers per departure.
Flights: Return economy flights from Sydney and Melbourne (maximum travel time 16 hours) with China Southern Airlines or similar are included in your package. Departures from Brisbane or Perth will incur a surcharge of AU$350 per person and departures from Adelaide AU$500 (subject to availability - may require a flight via Sydney or Melbourne), payable directly to the tour operator.
Flight Upgrades: Business class upgrades are available (subject to availability) and will incur a surcharge of $3,000 - $5,000 depending on airline and availability. If you would like to upgrade your flight, please request an upgrade quote when booking.
You may choose to return later for a surcharge of AU$200 per person (fee is subject to change depending on air fare prices). Once the airline ticket is issued the tour is fully non-refundable.
The minimum age for the tour is two years. All children under 18 years must be accompanied by an adult. Children must pay full price.
Tour includes accommodation in the following hotels in Japan: Hilton Tokyo Narita Airport or similar, Sunshine Prince Hotel Ikebukuro or similar, Motosu View Hotel or similar, Toyohashi Loisir Hotel or similar, Tennoji Miyako Hotel or similar, Stargate Hotel Kainsai or similar, Okayama Mitsui Garden Hotel, Hiroshima Mitsui Garden Hotel, Star Gate Hotel Kansai Airport.
Please note: rooms are subject to availability. If the desired hotel is not available, an alternate, comparable hotel will be booked at no additional cost. No triple share room is available. Hotel rooms in Japan are smaller than those in Western countries, but they are tasteful and comfortable.
Hotels listed are guaranteed unless fully booked or in the case of unforeseen circumstances.
Tipping and gratuities are included in your package.
The following optional tours are available to purchase, payable directly to the tour operator:
Kyoto City Tour
The following are not included in your pacakge:
- Japanese visa fees (A tourist visa for Japan is not required if traveling on an Australian Passport). Please note the visa application fee is not included in your package. Single supplement upgrades, add-on excursions, optional tours and evening entertainment
- Laundry and other items of a personal nature
- Telecom or other Internet (Wi-Fi) communication.
- Trip delay or interruption by any airline schedule changes
- Travel insurance coverage for baggage, accident and trip cancellation/interruption (highly recommended)
Travel insurance is recommended.
The itinerary scheduled activities are subject to change without prior notice based upon weather and traffic conditions, and other unforeseen occurrences.
The tour operator reserves the right to change the order of visiting the attractions, air carriers and hotels (to similar quality) without notice.
Dining inclusions do not include beverages (unless otherwise stated). Menus are subject to change without notice.
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