Japan - Land of the Rising Sun

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Guests:

2
Duration:

13 days
Board:

10 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 dinners
Departing:

London Heathrow
Offer Date:

October 2025 - November 2027

From

£5,299pp

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Why Book?

Take in the tranquil views from Mount Fuji, Lake Ashi, the Japanese Alps and the Hida Mountains
Part of Travelsphere’s Royal Geographical Society Collection

This tour includes:

Return flights
10 nights' accommodation in 3 & 4-star hotels plus 2 nights in flight
10 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 3 dinners and a welcome drink
Services of a Travelsphere Holiday Director and Specialist Local Guide
Transfers and transportation throughout

About this tour

There are few places on Earth where the contrast between traditional and modern is quite so marked as in Japan. Beginning in Tokyo, you'll go on to admire incredible views of Mount Fuji, see the beautiful Matsumoto Castle and visit the traditional city of Takayama. After riding the famous Bullet Train to Kyoto, you'll spend three nights exploring this charming city before heading to Hiroshima and uncovering its poignant history. Your journey ends in bustling Osaka, where you'll visit Osaka Castle and have some free time to explore.

Tour Itinerary

Day 1: UK - Tokyo

Fly to Tokyo.
Days 2-3: Tokyo

Soak in the sights and sounds of the busy Shinjuku district on your arrival or simply settle in and relax. Enjoy a guided tour of Tokyo, where the city’s modern marvels sit alongside traditional monuments and bustling shopping streets.
Day 4: Hakone & Mount Fuji

Leave the city and head to Hakone & Mount Fuji at 2400m above sea level. Take in the views from a cable car of Owakudani Valley before heading back to Tokyo.
Day 5: Tokyo - Takayama

Head to the Japanese Alps via Matsumoto Castle - a National Treasure of Japan. Journey to the Hida Mountains through mountain tunnels and along clear rivers to arrive at your hotel.
Day 6: Takayama

Start your day with a visit to the Miyagawa morning market, followed by an afternoon in Shirakawago where you can wander at your own pace to discover stunning rural views.
Day 7: Takayama - Kyoto

Hop on a train followed by a shinkasen (bullet train) headed to Kyoto. Immerse into the history of the city - including temples, ancient buildings and gardens. This evening is free to spend at your leisure, and you have the chance to see authentic Geiko.
Day 8: Kyoto

Today is for the serenity of Kyoto - starting with a rickshaw ride into a bamboo forest, followed by visits to celebrated shrines, ancient temples and the Deer Park.
Day 9: Kyoto

Today is for you to see Kyoto at your own pace - Kyoto Tower for the views, Gion district for its tea ceremonies or Downtown Kyoto for retail therapy and a food market. A lesser known, local gem is the Kyoto station.
Day 10: Kyoto - Hiroshima

After a shinkasen and a short ferry ride, you will arrive at Miyajima Island to see the “floating” gate of Itsukushima Shrine. You will then travel back to the mainland to visit the Peace Memorial Prak and the Atomic Bomb Dome.
Day 11: Hiroshima - Osaka

Your last shinkasen will be to Osaka where you will visit the Floating Garden Observatory and Osaka Castle.
Days 12-13: Osaka - UK

After a morning to explore Osaka yourself, you will transfer to Osaka airport to catch your overnight flight back to the UK.

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Japan - Land of the Rising Sun

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Why Book?

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About this tour

Tour Itinerary

Day 1: UK - Tokyo

Days 2-3: Tokyo

Day 4: Hakone & Mount Fuji

Day 5: Tokyo - Takayama

Day 6: Takayama

Day 7: Takayama - Kyoto

Day 8: Kyoto

Day 9: Kyoto

Day 10: Kyoto - Hiroshima

Day 11: Hiroshima - Osaka

Days 12-13: Osaka - UK

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