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Uncover the fascinating cultural diversity of Japan on this 12-day Journey from buzzy Tokyo down to peaceful Kyoto. You’ll head by rail through the countryside via traditional villages and tranquil shrines, admire the geishas and relax in ancient temples and gardens. What’s more, you’ll get to indulge in numerous local dishes, including the freshest of sushi.
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Days 1-2
Fly from the UK to Tokyo.
Days 2-4
Tokyo
Explore the wonders of Tokyo and its beautiful contrasts, from the vibrant and modern Harajuku, a place obsessed with pop culture, to the ancient Meiji Jingu Shrine and old town of Asakusa. Don’t miss the famous Shibuya Crossing either – one of the busiest intersections in the world. Walk through the lively Toyosu Fish Market, learn how to make sushi, and perhaps visit the beautiful grounds of the Imperial Palace East Garden.
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku (or similar)
Tour of Tokyo including Meiji Jingu Shrine and Asakusa and Harajuku districts
Days 4-5
Tsumago
Depart Tokyo by train and arrive in Tsumago, checking in to your local ryokan accommodation. Stroll through the countryside passing farms, hamlets, rice fields and waterfalls, before later enjoying a traditional kaiseki meal, learning about local Japanese customs.
Hanaya Tsumago Ryokan (or similar)
Days 5-6
Kanazawa
Continue your journey by train to the historic city of Kanazawa, where you can learn about the ancient samurai culture with a walk through the beautifully preserved Nagamachi Samurai district. Visit the Nomura Family Samurai Residence where you’ll take in intricately painted artworks inside the house and magnificent gardens outside the house. Take in the magic of the Myoryuji Ninja Temple and perhaps try a spot of gold-leaf painting in the art and crafts district of Higashi Geisha.
ANA Crowne Plaza Kanazawa (or similar)
Visit Kanazawa samurai and geisha districts
Visit Nomura Family Samurai Residence and Myoryuji Ninja Temple
Days 7-8
Hiroshima
Take the bullet train to Hiroshima, a place of great historical significance, and visit the park and Memorial Museum to learn more about the tragic history of this city. Catch a ferry over to the sacred island of Miyajima to visit the famous floating Torii Gate – a stunning and sacred shrine designed in a pier-like structure.
ANA Crowne Plaza Hiroshima (or similar)
Visit Hiroshima Peace Memorial
Days 9-12
Kyoto
This morning you’ll make your way to Himeji Castle, often considered the best preserved in Japan. Afterwards, you’ll be heading to Kyoto, where you’ll get the chance to wander the pretty Gion Geisha district. Kyoto is home to around 2,000 temples, shrines, palaces and museums, as well as multi-storied pagodas which you can explore. Perhaps the most significant of them is Fushimi Inari, an ancient shrine at the base of the mountain with the same name. Look out for the sweetly docile deer of Nara too, who also call this region home. Take the chance to learn about Zen meditation and calligraphy, as well as Kembu, the art of using a Japanese sword.
Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto (or similar)
Kembu masters experience
Days 12-13
Depart Kyoto and fly back to the UK.
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