12 Days

|Japan Highlights by Train|

Over looking Mt Fuji

12 Days | from AUD $12,422 pp

Personal Payment: $6915 + international flights
NDIS if available - $5507
Both costs above to be paid.
NSLP rate upon asking

Suggested Itinerary - Days may change dependent on group

Trip Overview

Japan is full of culture, history, and modern life, including sumo wrestling, sake, geishas, karaoke, and onsens.
On this 11-day trip, you will visit Tokyo, Hiroshima, Kyoto, and Osaka. You will see bright city life, learn about history, explore traditional culture, and enjoy Japan’s food and energy.
It is a simple and enjoyable way to experience the best of Japan.

Map of Itinerary

Itinerary

• Day 1 | Tokyo ARRIVAL

  Overview

  • Welcome to Japan
    Airport pick up and transfer to hotel

  • Deaf Cafe - Sign with Me

  Accommodation

  ICI Ueno Shin Okamachi or Similar

  Meals

  No Meals today

• Day 2 | Tokyo

  Overview

  • Visit Asakusa, Oldest area in Tokyo

  • Visit Senso-ji Temple, the city’s oldest temple (almost 1400 years old!)

  • Learn how to make sushi! 🍣

  • Menji Shrine

  Accommodation

  ICI Ueno Shin Okamachi or Similar

  Meals

  Breakfast (B)
  Eat the Sushi you make

• Day 3 | Tokyo - Mishima

  Overview

  • Train to Mishima

  • Local Bus to Mishima Sky Walk to see Mt Fuji

  Accommodation
  Dormy Inn Mishima or similar

  Meals

  Breakfast (B)

• Day 4 | Mishima - Kyoto

  Overview

  • Bullet Train to Kyoto

  • Nishiki Market – Walk through "Kyoto’s Kitchen,"

  • Gion District – The heart of Kyoto’s traditional culture.

  Accommodation
  Karasuma Kyoto Hotel or similar

  Meals

  Breakfast (B)

• Day 5 | Kyoto

  Overview

  • Visit Fushimi Inari Taisha - Shrine

  • Sake Brewery - 300 yrs old

  Accommodation
  Karasuma Kyoto Hotel or similar

  Meals

  Breakfast (B)

• Day 6 | Kyoto

  Overview

  • Start with a Kimono Experience – Wear a beautiful traditional kimono

  • Stroll Through Arashiyama’s Bamboo Grove

  • Nijo Castle – Explore the historic home of the shogun with its grand halls and stunning gardens.

  Accommodation
  Karasuma Kyoto Hotel or similar

  Meals

  Breakfast (B)

• Day 7 | Kyoto

  Overview

  • Train from Kyoto to Nara

  • Visit Nara Park - Deer Park

  • Todai-ji Temple and Buddha Hall

  Accommodation
  Comfort Inn Shijo Karasuma or similar

  Meals
  Breakfast (B)
  Dinner (D)

• Day 8 | Toba

  Overview

  • Train from Kyoto to Toba

  • Visit Ama Divers Village

  • Lunch with Ama Diver

  • Visit Ise Bay

  • Ama Culture Museum

  • Visit Ishigami Shrine

  Accommodation
  Toba Seaside Hotel or similar

  Meals
  Breakfast (B)
  Lunch (L)

• Day 9 | Hiroshima

  Overview

  • Express train to Hiroshima

  • Peace Park

  • The Genbaku Dome and Peace Memorial

  • Dinner with group
    Okonomiyaki - Traditional dish of Japan

  Accommodation
  Mystays Hiroshima or similar

  Meals
  Breakfast (B)
  Dinner (D)

• Day 10 | Hiroshima

  Overview

  • Miyajima Island - “floating Tori Gate”
    
    Accommodation
    Mystays Hiroshima or similar

  Meals
  Breakfast (B)

• Day 11 | Osaka

  Overview

  • Train back to Osaka

  • Kuromon Market with guide

  • Food Tour for Dinner

  Accommodation:
  Hotel Androoms Hommachi or similar

  Meals

  Breakfast (B)
  Dinner (D)

• Day 12 | Osaka

  Overview

  • After Breakfast return back to airport

  Meals

  Breakfast (B)

Inclusions

• Meals

  Meals as indicated

  11 Breakfast (B)
  1 Lunch (L)
  2 Dinner (D)
  Sushi at Sushi Lesson

• Transport

  • Public transport,

  • Metro,

  • Local Train,

  • Bullet Train

• Accomodation

  Hotel (11 nights)

• Activities

  • Activities as per itinerary

  • Entry Fees where needed

• Interpreters

  2 x NAATI Qualified Interpreters

  1 x Auslan using Tour Manager

• Excluded

  • International Flights

  • Any visas required 

  • Services not mentioned in the itinerary 

  • Late check out at hotels 

  • Meals and drinks not mentioned in the itinerary 

  • Tips for leaders, guide and driver 

  • Expenditure of personal nature 

  • Personal Insurance - Must Have 

  • Optional activities

  • WIFI - Must have

  • Personal Bellman Vibio Alarm - Ask how can rent or purchase

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