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16 Day Unforgettable Japan Small Group Tour

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From Tokyo to Osaka
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Inspiring Vacations
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 24
Ages 18-18

Places You’ll See

  • Tokyo
    Tokyo
  • Hakone
    Hakone
  • Kawaguchiko
    Kawaguchiko
  • Takayama
    Takayama
  • Kanazawa
    Kanazawa
  • Kyoto
    Kyoto
  • Nara
    Nara
  • Osaka
    Osaka
  • Himeji
    Himeji
  • Hiroshima
    Hiroshima
  • Miyajima Island
    Miyajima Island
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Highlights

  • Explore Tokyo's vibrant food scene
  • Visit Meiji Shrine and Tokyo Skytree
  • Cruise on Lake Ashi with Mount Fuji views
  • Stroll through historic Takayama and Shirakawa-go
  • Discover Kyoto's temples and traditional culture

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Tokyo
  2. Day 2 Tokyo
  3. Day 3 Tokyo
  4. Day 4 Tokyo [Bus] Hakone [Ship] Lake Ashi Cruise [Bus] Kawaguchiko
  5. Day 5 Kawaguchiko [Bus] Mount Fuji [Bus] Takayama
  6. Day 6 Takayama
  7. Day 7 Takayama [Bus] Shirakawago [Bus] Kanazawa
  8. Day 8 Kanazawa [Bus] Kyoto
  9. Day 9 Kyoto
  10. Day 10 Kyoto [Bus] Nara [Bus] Kyoto
  11. Day 11 Kyoto [Bus] Osaka
  12. Day 12 Osaka [Bus] Himeji [Bus] Hiroshima
  13. Day 13 Hiroshima [Ship] Miyajima [Bus] Hiroshima
  14. Day 14 Hiroshima [Train] Osaka
  15. Day 15 Osaka
  16. Day 16 Osaka
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Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

  • Shinjuku Washington Hotel - Tokyo

    Hostel
    Days 1, 2, 3

  • Shinjuku Washington Hotel

    Hostel
    day 1

  • Route Inn Kawaguchiko (Onsen Hotel)

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    day 4

  • TOKYU STAY Hida -Takayama Musubi no Yu - Gifu

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  • Kanazawa Manten Hotel Ekimae

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  • Hotel Keihan Kyoto Grande

    Hostel
    Days 8, 9, 10

  • Osaka Garden Palace

    Hostel
    Days 11, 14, 15, 16

  • Hiroshima Grand Intelligent Hotel

    Hostel
    Days 12, 13

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5 to 100 years old

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