Please note: the bed for the 3rd guest sharing is likely to be a sofa bed or camp style bed. If any of these hotels are not available, hotels of a similar standard will be found. In Japan, where everything is smaller than in other countries, 3* hotels are often very good quality hotels, but rooms are smaller (12 to 16 m2 for twin rooms). To upgrade your comfort, select the 4* option.

Flights: You may choose from Economy, Premium or Business class flights on sectors that they operate, at the next stage of the booking process.

The flights included are with either a scheduled or no-frills airline and are subject to live availability and prices can change. You can choose your preferred departure times during the booking process. Please select your flight options carefully as departure and arrival airports may differ.

Transfers: A transfer from Tokyo airport (Narita or Haneda) by Limousine Bus is included along with a transfer directly from your hotel in Kyoto to Osaka Kansai Airport by airport shuttle.

The shared limousine bus shuttle is a shared shuttle that leaves the airport and stops either in front of your hotel or at a stop located between 1 and 15 minutes walk from your hotel. Detailed explanations in your travelogue with pictures.

This transfer is not a private transfer with reception. If you wish to be met personally at the airport you can choose the "Airport Welcome" option.

In rare cases, depending on the arrival time of your flight, it may be possible that in case of unavailability of the limousine bus, a public transport trip, the price of which is included in the offer, will be offered.
Detailed explanations of the itinerary with pictures in your travelogue.

For inbound transfer arrangements please confirm with your transfer provider when you arrive. Alternatively, please check with the reception of your accommodation. If you still require assistance, please call the transfer provider directly.

Japan Rail Pass: A 7-day Japan Rail Pass is included on all offers to enable you to travel by train and shinkansen through your trip steps.

Please note: It is not necessary to have a Japan Rail Pass that covers the whole duration of your stay. Indeed, it is only profitable if it is used for long journeys between the different steps of the stay (especially by Shinkansen) which are very expensive. In large cities like Tokyo, not all public transports are covered by the Japan Rail Pass and trains are relatively cheap. Thus, providing you with a Japan Rail Pass lasting more than 7 days would not be profitable but, on the contrary, would significantly increase the cost of your journey.

The Japan Rail Pass is a special train pass for foreign tourists visiting Japan. It includes the use of all trains operated by Japan Railways, more than 20,000km of railways throughout Japan including the Shinkansen Bullet Trains (except for certain high-speed “Nozomi” and “Mizuho” trains). This allows you to access the vast majority of tourist attractions from the North to the South of Japan, on the 4 main islands for days your pass is valid. What you receive is an official voucher that you will have to exchange it at a JR office (which can be found at major airports and JR stations), once you have arrived in Japan, you will need your passport to exchange the voucher. At the time of the exchange, you will have to provide a date for when you want your JR Pass to be activated. This date must be within 30 days after the exchange.

With your JR Pass you can go anywhere you want on the Japan Railways railroad network. With the JR Pass, booking is not an obligation and any non-reserved (and available) seat can be occupied upon presentation of your Japan Rail Pass. You can also reserve a seat without additional charges by going to a travel service centre or JR ticket office (“Midori no madoguchi”) before taking the train. Simply show your Japan Rail Pass and you can get a seat ticket.

The following train journeys will be covered by Japan Rail Pass:

7 nights tour:
- Train journey from Tokyo to Kinosaki Onsen by shinkansen (fast train), approximately 5h30
- Train journey from Kinosaki Onsen to Kyoto by express train, approximately 2h30

9 nights tour:
- Train journey from Tokyo to Osaka by Shinkansen, approximately 3h
- Train journey from Osaka to Kinosaki Onsen by express train, approximately 3h
- Train journey from Kinosaki Onsen to Kyoto by express train, approximately 2h30

11 nights tour:
- Train journey from Tokyo to Osaka by Shinkansen, approximately 3h
- Train journey from Osaka to Himeji by local train, approximately 1h
- Train journey from Himeji to Kinosaki Onsen by express train, approximately 1h30
- Train journey from Kinosaki Onsen to Kyoto by express train, approximately 2h30

13 nights tour:
- Train journey from Tokyo to Osaka by Shinkansen, approximately 3h
- Train journey from Osaka to Himeji by local train, approximately 1h
- Train journey from Himeji to Kinosaki Onsen by express train, approximately 1h30
- Train journey from Kinosaki Onsen to Amanohashidate by local and express trains, approximately 3h
- Train journey from Amanohashidate to Kyoto by express train, approximately 2h

For all tours:
Other JR train you would like to use during the validity of the pass (for example: some day trip outside Tokyo or Kyoto, like Hiroshima (1h45 from Kyoto), Nara (1h from Kyoto), Kamakura (1h from Tokyo) or Nikko (1h45 from Tokyo).

The Japan Rail Pass does not cover:
Subway and buses in Tokyo and Kyoto (you can pay by prepaid transportation card, with already ¥1,500 provided, optional)
Private lines (that are not JR)
Transfer station <-> hotels (by foot, bus, taxis or subway)
Nozomi and Mizuho very quick Shinkansen
Train journeys done outside of pass validity