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Off-Beat Japan

13 days
From Tokyo to Himeji
5.0
2 traveler reviews
Off-Beat Japan - Wendy Wu Tours
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 18
Age range 10 to 90
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Highlights

  • Learn Taiko drumming in Tokyo
  • Explore Mount Fuji and Five Lakes
  • Stay in a traditional ryokan with onsen
  • Experience a tea ceremony in Kyoto
  • Dress in kimono and try origami

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Days 1 - 2 Fly to Tokyo
  2. Day 3 Japanese Drumming
  3. Day 4 Discover Tokyo
  4. Day 5 Mount Fuji
  5. Day 6 Search for Snow Monkeys
  6. Day 7 Japanese Alps
  7. Day 8 Bullet Train to Kyoto
  8. Day 9 Japanese Tea Ceremony
  9. Day 10 Kyoto culture & Koyasan
  10. Day 11 Morning Prayers in Koyasan
  11. Day 12 Himeji Castle & Sake Brewery
  12. Day 13 Fly Osaka to UK
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Wendy Wu Tours

5.0
(2 reviews)

Number of tours

106

Age Range

12 to 100 years old

Response time

less than 1 hour

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Customer Reviews

  • Boyd
    · April 25th, 2023
    The tour was excellent. Thanks largely to Joy, our phenomenal guide. Some of the tours that were running parallel to ours weren't as fortunate. Joy was always there to provide feedback to and made adjustments to accommodate the desires of the group. A few observations that would have made the trip even better: less western meals and buffets. The set meals with authentic Japanese food were highlights of the trip. Perhaps the biggest disappointment was the meals at the Hiroshima Prince Hotel which were western in theme and poorly prepared. One of the last lunches we had was at a restaurant run by a retired Sumo wrestler. Another tour group had a demo / match with two sumo wrestlers while we were there. That would have been a great addition. Less temples and more other Japanese culture would have also been better for us - origami for example. Also, disappointing was that we didn't receive a package from Wendy Wu (possible because we were from Canada and not the UK like everyone else on the tour - luggage tags ..) The dinner cruise on the last night was another highlight. Overall very satisfied and would recommend to others.
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  • Katherine
    · October 16th, 2022
    We had a private tour organised for us by Wendy Wu Tours in Australia. The first two legs were in Hoi An and Hue, where our excellent guide Hai showed us around and gave many useful suggestions. We then flew to Hanoi, where we spent three nights. We also had a night in between in Halong Bay. We were picked up at Noi Bai Airport by Hung Do, who is an excellent, knowledgeable, informative guide. He took us on a street food tour of the Old Town which was fascinating as well as delicious. When my younger son became sick, Hung was resourceful and supportive, changing that day's tour plans so that my son and I could see the doctor. When it turned out to be COVID, Hung went out of his way to assist, even arriving early to accompany me to find and visit the Singapore Airlines office, then interpreting for us so that we could postpone our plane tickets home without penalty. He took my elder son and husband to the airport to fly home, then a week later also recommended a driver to take my younger son and I back to Noi Bai. Throughout the week he kept in touch, asking after my son's condition, and how he could help. Without Hung, our wonderful holiday could have ended on a very sour note. We feel so lucky to have met him and are extremely grateful for his fantastic service for us.
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Dates & Availability

13 days
Off-Beat Japan
From Tokyo to Himeji

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 312066

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Japan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Japan. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Japan. Ideally 1 month before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before July 2nd, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 2nd, 2025, a minimum payment of $770 is required to confirm your booking with Wendy Wu Tours. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 45 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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