Best of Japan

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Independent Tours

This tour does exactly what is says on the tin, introducing you to Japan’s rich history and most spectacular sights. You’ll have an English-speaking guide on arrival and guided tours in both Tokyo and Kyoto. As for the rest of your trip? It’s yours to spend just as you wish, and your included Japan Rail Pass gives you easy access to Kanazawa (the craft city), and Takayama, known as ‘the Pearl of the Japanese Alps’. You’ll also experience an overnight stay in a traditional Japanese inn or, ‘ryokan’. Please note: Certain sections of this itinerary will be with other travellers, including shared transfers. The minimum group size will be two people and the maximum will be 16 people.

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  • Incredible value

Including

10 meals

  • 9 breakfasts
  • 1 dinner

Accommodation

9 nights in hotels, including 1 night in a traditional Japanese ryokan inn

Excursions and visits

  • Explore thrilling Tokyo, the world’s most populated city
  • Visits to beautiful shrines and Buddhist temples
  • Insights into Japan’s rich history, including its geisha and samurai culture
  • Discover the sights of Kyoto, Japan’s ancient capital
  • Visit Kanazawa and Takayama to see traditional kimono displays, sample speciality seafood and tour the sake factories
  • Stay in an authentic ‘ryokan’ – Japanese inn

Not included

  • International flights
  • Optional excursions

Plus

All transfers by train using Japan Rail Pass

Overview

  • 9 nights

  • Asia . Japan . Gifu . Shirakawa-Go

  • International flights not included

From £2,456 per person

Mon - Fri: 9am - 8pm

Saturday: 9am - 6pm

Sunday: 10am - 4pm

Itinerary

Duration: 10 days

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