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Discover the best of Japan on this 8-day tour, which takes you to some of the country's most iconic landmarks and cultural highlights. From the bustling streets of Tokyo to the serene gardens of Kyoto, this tour offers a glimpse into the unique and fascinating world of Japan.
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Day 1
Fly from London to Tokyo
Day 2
Tokyo
Welcome to Tokyo, the bustling capital city of Japan! After settling into your hotel, explore the city at your leisure, perhaps taking a stroll through the colorful streets of Shibuya or checking out the trendy shops of Harajuku.
3* Yaesu Terminal Hotel
Day 3
Tokyo
Discover the vibrant energy of Tokyo on a guided city tour. See the iconic Tokyo Tower, the Imperial Palace, and the bustling markets of Asakusa. Stop by the famous Meiji Shrine and take in the serenity of this peaceful oasis in the heart of the city.
3* Yaesu Terminal Hotel
Day 4
Kamakura
This morning we board a train for our day trip to Kamakura, Japan’s first feudal capital, which is just an hour from Tokyo. Kamakura is a popular seaside location with a quaint village life feel and some stunning Zen temples.
Day 5
Tokyo
Today offers a guided tour of the Tokyo National Museum, housing a number of exhibitions from galleries to Japanese archeology. The Tokyo National Museum is located in Ueno Park, a large public park within central Tokyo and famous for a number of museums held within it's grounds.
Day 6
Mt Fuji & Lake Kawaguchi
This morning we travel by highway bus to Lake Kawaguchi, located at the foot of Mt Fuji in the Fuji Hakone Izu National Park. The scenery is stunning with panoramic views of a snow-capped Fuji most of the year. Upon arrival we’ll travel along the Mount Fuji Panoramic Ropeway and visit the observatory.
Day 7
Kyoto
We then travel by bus to Mishima, then bullet train to Kyoto - Japan’s ancient and cultural capital. As one of the most culturally rich cities in Asia, Kyoto is home to an abundance of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines. Here we enjoy a guided tour of Sanjusagen-do Temple, famous for its statues of Kannon, the goddess of mercy.
Day 8
Kyoto
This morning, we enjoy a guided tour of Nijo Castle, one of the city’s most impressive UNESCO sites. Built by the first Tokugawa shogun in 1603, the exquisite Nijo Castle is a wonderful example of Momoyama architecture. After, we visit Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion) a stunning Zen Buddhist temple and part of the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto World Heritage Site. The top two floors of the monument are completely covered in gold leaf.
Days 9-10
Depart Kyoto for Tokyo by bullet train & begin your journey back to London.
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