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Escorted Group Tours

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Essence of Japan

  • 15 days

  • 18 excursions and visits

  • 1 day - free time

  • Moderately active

Ancient and ultra-modern sit shoulder to shoulder in Japan. On this Japan itinerary, we’ll experience both over two weeks, exploring high-paced cities, hushed shrines and temples, and serene gardens. We’ll attend a traditional tea ceremony, learn a little about geisha and samurai culture, catch a glimpse of Mount Fuji and whizz between cities on the sleek, slick Shinkansen (bullet train). Our Japan tours travel in spring, when cherry blossoms and hydrangea bloom; in summer, when you can time your tour with the fascinating Gion Festival; and in autumn, when maple trees are a blaze of fiery red and orange. In April and October, some dates coincide with the colourful Takayama Festival, and May and September also offer opportunities to experience a Sumo wrestling tournament. Which will you choose?

Your holiday includes

Meals

13 breakfasts, 1 lunch

Flight

International flights and luggage are included

Accommodation

13 nights in hotels and 1 in flight

Excursions

  • City tours of Tokyo, Kanazawa (including Kenroku-en Garden), and Kyoto
  • Mount Fuji Visitor Centre
  • Sumo wrestling experience in Tokyo

Tour manager

Expert guidance throughout your holiday

Exceptional value every time

Nationwide return chauffeur service

Getting to the airport is easy, thanks to our nationwide return shared chauffeur service, which is included on every tour.

Travel insurance and additional cancellation cover included §

A price reduction of £120 is available if you choose not to take the included insurance and additional cancellation cover.

Included excursions

Matsumoto Castle
Sake
Spring in Kanazawa
Torii gate in Itsukushima
Bullet train in Japan
Kawadoko
Traditional tea
Mount Fuji

Samurai history at Matsumoto

1 / 8

Set in a lush valley, climb to the top of Japan's oldest wooden castle Matsumoto, and be rewarded with views across the Japanese Alps. Learn about the distinct black-and-white three-turreted donjon and why so many samurai lords ruled over it. Plus take time to wander its serene gardens.

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Essence of Japan

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§Underwritten by Astrenksa Insurance Limited and subject to medical screening or a price reduction if not required. Pre-departure cancellation cover is provided by Saga and only available when taking out the included insurance.