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TOT: 10-Day Impression Japan with Hiroshima

Tour Type: Fixed travel dates, guaranteed departure, all prices listed below are per person in US dollars based on double occupancy

Guide & Driver: English-Speaking Guide & Air-conditioned bus

Highlights:

A perfect spot to view the stunning Fuji Mountain and visit Oshino Hakkai.
We shall go to the UNESCO World Heritage Site-The Imperial Palace of Tokyo.
Visiting charming scenic spots in Kurashiki, Hiroshima, Himeji, Kobe.

From $2450 p/p Free Inquiry

Itinerary

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Day 1 Arrive Tokyo

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Pick-up service available throughout the day at Narita and Haneda Airport, and please provide us with your flight details when booking. There are shuttle buses to the hotel each hour. Your private local tour guide will meet you at the exit of terminal and assist you to the hotel, and please check in the hotel after 3pm.

Accommodation:Tokyo Dome Hotel or similar

Day 2 Tokyo Sightseeing

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After breakfast, transport to the Imperial Palace - the residence of the royal family of Tokyo. Viisit the Imperial Palace Out Gardens, and the view of the famous Nijubashi Bridge is highlight of the garden. Then proceed to Senso-ji Buddhist Temple in historic Asakusa district. Nakamise-Dori Street is the main approach to this ancient temple, and all along the road are traditional shop fronts for souvenir items and snacks. Next, View the tallest standing tower in the world – Tokyo Skytree from afar. Then transfer to Hot Spring Hotel near Mt. Fuji Area and enjoy Japanese-Style hot spring and cuisine.
Special adding spots in Spring (Departure date 29th Mar-7th Apr): Chidorigafuchi Park, Shinjuku Gyoen Garden.
Special adding spots in Autumn (Departure date 20thOct-10th Nov): Yoyogi Park, Rikugien Garden.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Fujisan Garden Hotel or similar

Day 3 Mount Fuji - Nagoya

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After breakfast, we will head toward the foothills of Fuji Mountain. Enjoy the scenic landscape at Mt. Fuji 5th Station. If the weather is unpleasant, we will visit Mount Fuji World Heritage Center instead. Next visit Oshino Hakkai, a historic natural attraction comprising eight ponds that are all that remains of a former sixth lake dried up several hundred years ago. Next proceed on to Bussharito Heiwa Park. Afterwards, transfer to Nagoya and stroll on the famous Osu Shopping District. Dinner is on your own arrangement.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Keihan Nagoya or similar

Day 4 Nagoya - Kyoto

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After breakfast, visit the Nagoya Castle, which was the heart of one of the most important castle towns in Japan. Then, drive to Kyoto, we will visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Kiyomizu-dera Temple a Buddhist temple founded in 778AD, and stroll along the Ninenzaka and Sannezaka Streets. Next, we will proceed to Gion. Gion is Kyoto's most famous geisha district, it is filled with shops, restaurants, and ochaya (teahouses). Visit Yasaka Shrine, the shrine is almost always buzzing with energy, with eager devotees flocking to receive blessings and pray for good fortune. Walk on Hanamachi Street, the most stylish geisha district in Japan from the Edo period. Dinner is on your own arrangement.
Special adding spots in Spring(Departure date 29th Mar-7th Apr): Maruyama Park
Special adding spots in Autumn(Departure date 21st Oct-10th Nov): Arashiyama Area-Togetsukyo Bridge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Gracery Kyoto Sanjo or similar

Day 5 Kyoto -Nara- Osaka

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After breakfast, we will proceed to Fushimi-Inari Taisha. Fushimi Inari Shrine is an important Shinto shrine in southern Kyoto. Next visit Nara Deer Park, where you can interact with hundreds of deer inhabited in the area. And don’t miss the beautiful view in Kasuga Taisha Shrine. We will arrive at Shinsaibashi in Osaka for some shopping. Dotonbori filled with theaters, restaurants bars, cafe and night is nearby please enjoying at your leisure.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Sheraton Miyako Hotel or Star Gate Hotel Kansai Airport or similar

Day 6 Osaka- Kurashiki

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In the morning, transfer to Kurashiki, visit one of the Three Great Gardens of Japan-Okayama Korakuen, which is a cultural heritage site for the world to treasure. Then, go to Ohashi House, a nationally important cultural property in Kurashiki-city with a typical old style. Next, enjoy your time in Kurashiki Bikan Historical Area, known for the characteristically Japanese white walls of its residences and the willow trees lining the banks of the Kurashiki River. Dinner is on your own arrangement.
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: Royal Park Hotel Kurashiki or similar

Day 7 Kurashiki - Hiroshima

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After breakfast, transfer to Hiroshima, visit Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum and Atomic Bomb Dome, commemorating one of the darkest moments in Japanese history, with the goal of promoting peace in the hope that history not is repeated. Then, take boat to Miyajima, it is one of the top three scenic spots in Japan. Visit Itsukushima Shinto Shrine, the Floating Shrine on the Sea has more than 1400 years of history, fits well with bule sea and green forest, recreating the elegance of the Heian era.
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: Rihga Royal Hotel Hiroshima or similar

Day 8 Hiroshima - Himeji

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After breakfast, transfer to Himeji. Himeji Castle, also known as White Heron Castle due to its elegant, white appearance, is widely considered as Japan's most spectacular castle. Next to Himeji Castle is the Kokoen, a Japanese garden made up of nine separate walled gardens designed in various styles reflective of Edo-period architecture.
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: Hotel Monterey Himeji or similar

Day 9 Himeji - Kobe - Osaka

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In the morning, transfer to Kobe. Kobe Port is one of the most important industrial and commercial ports in Japan. Since the Meiji era, it has been an area for foreigners to live in and is full of exotic flavors. Visit Chinatown, a popular tourist attraction and shopping and dining district. Later, transfer to Osaka. Lunch and dinner are on your own arrangement.
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: Sheraton Miyako Hotel Osaka or Star Gate Hotel Kansai Airport or similar

Day 10 Osaka - Home (Service End)

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After breakfast, our guide will assist you on the airport shuttle or the express airport line to Kansai International Airport (tickets fee at your own expense), where you will depart on your flight back home as you conclude your marvelous journey through Japan.
Meals: Breakfast

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Price Includes.

Deluxe accommodations, Hotel taxes and service charges.
Mount Fuji 1 night: Fujisan Garden Hotel or similar
Tokyo 1 night: Dome Hotel or similar
Nagoya 1 night, Keihan Nagoya or similar
Kyoto 1 night, Henn na Hotel Kyoto or similar
Osaka 2 nights, Sheraton Miyako Hotel or similar
Kurashiki 1 night, Royal Park Hotel Kurashiki or similar
Hiroshima 1 night, Grand Prince Hotel Hiroshima or similar.
Himeji 1 night, Hotel Monterey Himeji or similar
Due to limited room availability, in that case, we may use other similar standard hotels
All transfers, sightseeing per itinerary in air-conditioned motor coach
14 meals: 9 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 1 dinner.
Administration & Entrance fees as per itinerary
English-speaking tour guide for the entire portion of your scheduled trip.

Price Excludes.

International flights airline taxes & fuel surcharges.
If your tour includes taking the Shinkansen (bullet train), you would carry your own luggage. If you wish to check in your luggage and ship to the next city, the fee is $35.00 USD per luggage.
Children no bed 90%. Child without extra bed has to share room with 2 adults. Child fares apply to children under 12 years old.
Optional tours and Extension Tours. Personal expenditure. Travel Insurance
Single room supplement, USD1080

Japan Small Group Tours FAQ

What type of meals will be provided for small group tours?

The breakfasts offered by hotels are in buffet styles. Other meals are traditional Japanese cuisine. If you have requested vegetarian meal, Japanese style vegetarian meals will be served. Vegetarian meal in Japan is simple and has to be arranged and ordered in advance. We currently don't serve Indian vegetarian meal.
Do we need to pay extra for the attractions in Japan?

Any attractions listed on the itinerary are included in the tour price without additional charge. You do not have to pay extra for admission tickets unless specified, for example the admission to Tokyo Tower. Some small group tours offer optional tours and additional fees apply.
Can we select the bus seat in advance for my elderly mom?

Usually, seat selection is not allowed. However, considering your mom' situation, you may inform your group travel consultant in advance, so the tour guide can help to reserve a convenient seat for you.
Can we stay behind in Japan after the group tour ends?

We can help to arrange the hotel for an extended stay. However, because we have a fix rate with the hotel, sometimes you may find cheaper deals online.
How many people will be in each tour group?

Usually there are 15 to 20 people on a tour group, and about 10 people during low season. However, during peak season like Cherry Blossom season, a tour can reach above 15 people.
Do I have to pay a single room supplement if I join in the tour group by myself?

If you are traveling alone, single supplement fee will apply because you will have your own room. The single supplement fee is the additional charge to compensate for half of the room price. Because tourists are with different cultural backgrounds and habits, we do not pair up single travelers.
May I book a hotel by myself if I join in the group tour?

You need to book the same hotels as those used by the tour group. Since our finalized hotel list will be sent to you about 10 to 12 days before departure date, it will be late and very hard to book the hotels on your own.
Do I need to give tips to the drivers and local guide?

Because of the particular culture in Japan, tour guides and drivers generally do not prefer taking tips directly from travelers. Thus, we collect tips in advance and later distribute to them along with their basic salary. However, if you like the service they offered, and you are welcome to give extra tips, preferably in an envelope.
Are we guaranteed to get the hotels listed on the itinerary?

The listed hotels are contracted with our company. According to different tour itineraries and dates, we book the hotels in advance. However, in case we cannot book the same hotels, we reserve the right to arrange similar hotels for our group tours. The finalized hotel list with contact information will be provided to you on the final confirmation.
Will I be given my local guide’s name and contact info?

Yes. We will provide the local guide’s information of contact in advance. Generally speaking, we will provide the information of Local guides, drivers and hotel list in the final written confirmation.