Simply Japan (New)
Japan
Offset: 14 Trees
Tour length 14 days
Tokyo
Osaka
In-depth Cultural
Historical
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Fully Guided
Moderate
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About this tour
Travel from super-modern Tokyo to villages, castles and temples that remain unchanged from the times of the Shogun and Samurai. Stay in a Buddhist temple and a family-run ryokan, meet snow monkeys and tame deer, and experience the modern and the ancient in this invigorating country. Tokyo - Explore modern and ancient Tokyo, with the option to visit nearby Mount Fuji Kyoto - Experience traditional Japan with temples, Zen gardens and geishas Kanazawa - Explore the Samurai district and discover the secrets of the Ninja Temple
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General information
Tour ID 222648
Tour length 14 days
Group size 16
Age range 14 - 85
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Day 1: Join trip 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 and spend the night in Zenkoji Temple
Day 6: Join the monks for morning prayers and explore the samurai district of Kanazawa
Day 7: Free time in Kanazawa to 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: Free time to 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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