9 DAY COMBINATION PACKAGE TOUR – A

TOKYO – NIKKO – MOUNT FUJI – HAKONE – KYOTO – NARA – HIROSHIMA

Hop through Japan’s essential destinations (the “Golden Route”) with a guide during the days. We have compiled a combination of day tours through Tokyo, Nikko, the gorgeous Mount Fuji, and the old capital, Kyoto. Meet wild deer in Nara, experience Hiroshima and the mystical Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima Island. A taste of Japan suited for first-time travellers.

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TOUR DETAILS
DEPARTURES
Operates all year round. Please contact us for availability.
Friday departure:
6 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 18 Oct, 25 Oct, 8 Nov, 15 Nov, 22 Nov, 29 Nov, 6 Dec & 13 Dec
Sunday departure:
1 Sep, 22 Sep, 13 Oct, 20 Oct, 3 Nov, 10 Nov, 17 Nov, 24 Nov, 1 Dec, 8 Dec & 15 Dec

TOUR PRICE
From $3,925 per person / land only / twin share base / one way course
Single supplement: From $2,400 per person
*Round trip course available, please request upon enquiry.

FITNESS LEVEL
Reasonable walking involved. You should be able to comfortably walk at least three kilometres (3km) without stopping and climb 60 steps unaided. All Japan Tours staff is unable to provide individual personal assistance to passengers with walking, boarding or alighting coaches or other transportation.

INCLUSIONS
Airport meet and greet at Narita or Haneda Airport
Return airport transfers
8 Nights‘ accommodation

4 Meals
4 x Lunch
*Breakfast package available upon request

Full day sightseeing tours of Nikko, Mount Fuji, Kyoto and Hiroshima by local guides
Half day sightseeing tours of Tokyo and Nara by local guides
Hotel pick-up services
English-speaking assistance at points of transfer
1 Luggage transfer (Tokyo – Kyoto)
*flights and personal expenses are not included

UPGRADES
EXTENSIONS
Round trip (return to Tokyo) course and hotel upgrade plans are available.
Upon request, we can organise your accommodation should you wish to extend your stay in Japan before or after your tour.

TOUR ITINERARY
DAY 1
AIRPORT – TOKYO

Meet and greet at Narita or Haneda Airport and transfer to your hotel. Check-in for 3 nights accommodation in Tokyo.
Meals: –
Assistance: Airport transfer, Hotel drop-off

DAY 2
TOKYO

Today embark on a morning tour that includes the Imperial Palace Plaza and Tokyo Tower (Sunday departure tour) or Meiji Shrine (Friday
departure tour). The last stop is the iconic Asakusa Sensoji Temple and the colourful Nakamise shopping street. The tour will then disembark at Tokyo Station and you have the rest of the afternoon free at leisure, enjoy!
Meals: –
Assistance: Hotel pick-up

DAY 3
TOKYO – NIKKO – TOKYO

Leave for Nikko by local train and route bus. You will visit Kanmangafuchi abyss, small gorge and Nikko Toshogu. Lunch Included. Return to Tokyo and disembark at Shinjuku.
Meals: L
Assistance: Hotel pick-up

DAY 4
TOKYO – MOUNT FUJI – HAKONE

Head off to join the picturesque Mount Fuji Tour. Enjoy Mount Fuji 5th Station, a ride on the Komagatake Ropeway and the beautiful Lake Ashi Cruise. Lunch will be provided. In the evening, you will arrive at your hotel in Hakone.
Meals: L
Assistance: Hotel pick-up

DAY 5
HAKONE – KYOTO – NARA – KYOTO

Leave Mount Fuji behind and head to Nara by bullet train this morning. Tour includes the World Heritage Todaiji Temple, Nara Deer Park and Kasuga Shrine. Lunch included. Head to Kyoto afterwards where you will spend 4 nights’ accommodation.
Meals: L
Assistance: Hotel pick-up

DAY 6
KYOTO

Full day Kyoto sightseeing with lunch. This tour includes the enigmatic Nijo Castle, the Golden Pavillion, Kyoto Imperial Palace, Fushimi Inari Taisha, Sanjusangendo and a panoramic view over all of Kyoto at the Kiyomizu Temple.
Meals: L
Assistance: Hotel pick-up

DAY 7
KYOTO – HIROSHIMA – KYOTO

Today you will travel to Hiroshima by bullet train. The full day tour includes Hiroshima Peace Park, Peace Museum and Hiroshima Atomic Bomb Dome where you can witness Hiroshima’s poignant history. You will then visit Miyajima Island, where you will see the iconic Itsukushima Shrine and its famous floating Torii gate.
Meals: –
Assistance: Hotel pick-up

DAY 8
KYOTO

Today you have the day at leisure. Perhaps visit the Sagano Bamboo Forest by rail, or spend the day exploring and savouring the streets of Kyoto.

On Round-Trip Course:
Return to Tokyo on this day.
Meals: –
Assistance: –

DAY 9
KYOTO – AIRPORT

Check-out from hotel. Transfer to Itami Airport or Kansai International Airport.

On Round-Trip Course:
Check out from hotel. Transfer to Narita or Haneda Airport.
Meals: –
Assistance: Hotel pick-up, Airport transfer

*Tour schedule may change without prior notice.
*Key: B – Breakfast included / L – Lunch included / D – Dinner included
*All above prices are correct at time of publishing. Prices are expressed in Australian dollars based on foreign exchange rates and are subject to change.

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