Tokyo to Osaka by Rail - Private Tour

Japan

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Tour length 14 days

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Carefully designed for travellers who love their independence, this trip is a real adventure through the centre of Japan, from super-modern Tokyo to scenes that remain unchanged from the times of the Shogun and the Samurai. With the reassurance that you'll be staying in well-located accommodation, and with clear and concise information about which train to take and how to navigate the Japanese metro, your experience will be one of complete freedom punctuated with expert guiding at Hiroshima, Tokyo and Kyoto. You'll discover Japan's excellent rail network, meet snow monkeys and tame deer, stay in a family-run ryokan, and experience the modern and the ancient in this invigorating country. Tokyo - Explore modern and ancient Tokyo, and take the chance to visit nearby Mount Fuji Kyoto - Experience the beating heart of traditional Japan with temples, Zen gardens and geishas Kanazawa - Visit the Samurai district and discover the secrets of the Ninja Temple
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Tour ID 202126
Tour length 14 days
Group size 16
Age range 14 - 85

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Day 1: Trip begins in Tokyo
Day 2: Experience the spectacular Fire Ceremony and discover Tokyo’s temples and frenetic city streets
Day 3: Explore Tokyo with the option to visit Hakone National Park for views of Mount Fuji
Day 4: Travel by train to Matsumoto and discover the impressive Crow Castle
Day 5: Meet the snow monkeys of Jigokudani
Day 6: Explore the samurai district of Kanazawa
Day 7: Try sushi at the Omichi Fish Market or discover the 'Ninja Temple'
Day 8: Try sake in the old town of Takayama and stay in a family-run ryokan
Day 9: Travel by train to Hiroshima and experience the poignant Peace Park and Peace Museum
Day 10: Take the ferry to Miyajima Island, meet the tame deer and see the floating torii gate
Day 11: Take the bullet train to Kyoto and explore Nijo Castle
Day 12: Explore the Zen gardens, temples and geisha district of Kyoto
Day 13: Continue discovering Kyoto before travelling to Osaka for a final night amongst the neon lights
Day 14: Trip ends in Osaka

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