Japan Revealed - Overland Trip

2 weeks: Osaka to Tokyo (KU-ASJ2)

Japan Revealed is an exciting journey through the bright light cities, the mountainous terrains and paddy field plains, the spiritual temples, and the deep culture of this ancient nation. If you are a first timer or indeed a return visitor you will see parts of Japan that would simply not be possible to find on your own, without the knowledge and language behind you. You will take part in various cultural activities such as Authentic Tea Ceremony, Soba Noodle Making, Rice Paper Making, and even stay in a Temple with the chance to meditate alongside the local monks of Mt Koya and more. Places visited include the neon metropolitans of Tokyo and Osaka, the ancient capitals of Kyoto and Nara, the spiritually rich Koyasan, the traditional Takayama, the timeless Gokayama, the gardens of Kanazawa and the deep valleys of Matsumoto. English is not widely spoken in Japan, especially in the rural parts, and so our inclusion of a tour buddy will enhance the opportunities to meet with locals and join in the Japanese way of life along the way.

Tour Type: Small Group Tour

Countries Visited: Japan

Age Guide: 18-55

Maximum Group Size: 16

Highlights

Japan

Osaka, Mt Koya , World Heritage Koyasan , Overnight at Temple Lodge , Nara, Todaiji Temple , Giant Buddha , Nara Park , Kasuga Shrine , Kyoto, Gion Area with Geisha Expert, Sanjusangendo, Kiyomizu Temple, Nijo Castle , Kyoto Tea Ceremony, Kanazawa, Kenrokuen Garden , Museum of Contemporary Art, Walking Tour Old Streets Kanazawa , Ryokan Stay , Gokayama, Japanese Soba (Noodle) Making Demonstration , Japanese Paper Making Demonstration, Suganuma Gassho Zukkuri Folk Park , Takayama, Morning Market Visit , Yatai Hall , Kusakabe Folkcraft Museum , Matsumoto Castle , Hakone, Owakudani Ropeway , Ashino-ko Lake Cruise , Mt Fuji , Souzan Cable Car , Hot Springs (Japanese Style) , Tokyo, Tokyo Tower , Imperial Palace East Garden, Oriental Bazaar, Ueno Local Market, Akihabara (Electronic City), Roppongi Hills

Accommodation

Hotels (9 Nights), Temple Lodge (1 Night), Ryokans (2 Nights)

Kitty Notes

What is included?

12 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 6 Dinners

All Activities and Entrance Fees as per Itinerary

Fully Escorted Tour – English Speaking Tour Buddy

Mt Fuji Day Trip

Tokyo & Kyoto Sightseeing

Tea Ceremony

Koyasan & Suganuma World Heritage Sites

Ryokan & Temple Stays

Japanese Soba (Noodle) Making, Japanese Paper (Washi) Making

Itineraries (Osaka - Tokyo)

Day 1

Join Osaka. Welcome Dinner & Orientation Tour

Day 2

Koyasan - World Heritage Koyasan. Overnight at Temple Lodge

Day 3

Kyoto via Nara - Todaiji Temple, Giant Buddha, Kasuga Shrine, Nara Park. Evening Walking Tour of Gion with Geisha Expert

Day 4

Kyoto - Sanjusangendo, Kiyomizu Temple, Nijo Castle, Tea Ceremony

Day 5

Kyoto - Free Day. Optional Day Trip to Hiroshima & Miyajima Island

Day 6

Kanazawa - Kenrokuen Garden, Walking City Tour. Overnight at Ryokan

Day 7

Gokayama - Japanese Soba (Noodle) Making, Japanese Paper (Washi) Making, Suganuma Gassho Zukkuri Folk Park. Overnight Takayama

Day 8

Takayama - Morning Market, Yatai Kaikan Hall, Kusakabe Folkcraft Museum

Day 9

Matsumoto - Matsumoto Castle

Day 10

Hakone - Owakudani Ropeway, Ashino-ko Lake Cruise, Mt Fuji Views, Souzan Cable Car, Hakone Town, Hot Springs (Japanese Style)

Day 11

Bullet Train to Tokyo. Tokyo - Tokyo Tower, Imperial Palace East Garden, Oriental Bazaar

Day 12

Tokyo - Ueno Local Market, Free Afternoon, Farewell Dinner Roppongi Hills

Day 13

Tokyo - Tour Ends after Breakfast

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Departures

Reference	Departure		Arrival		Price GBP	Kitty	Notes
KU-29671	11 Apr 10	Osaka	23 Apr 10	Tokyo	£2655	0
KU-29672	16 May 10	Osaka	28 May 10	Tokyo	£2655	0
KU-29673	20 Jun 10	Osaka	02 Jul 10	Tokyo	£2655	0
KU-29674	25 Jul 10	Osaka	06 Aug 10	Tokyo	£2655	0
KU-29675	22 Aug 10	Osaka	03 Sep 10	Tokyo	£2655	0
KU-29676	26 Sep 10	Osaka	08 Oct 10	Tokyo	£2655	0
KU-29677	24 Oct 10	Osaka	05 Nov 10	Tokyo	£2655	0
KU-29678	05 Dec 10	Osaka	17 Dec 10	Tokyo	£2655	0