Embark on an incredible journey through Japan for 9, 11 or 14 nights, in 3* or 4* hotels depending on the chosen offer.

Where ancient traditions and cutting-edge modernity coalesce is where you will find Japan. Known for its incredible cuisine, rich culture, as well as its breathtaking landscapes and striking temples- Japan is an incredible destination waiting to be explored.

Stay one night in a traditional Japanese ryokan (guest house) and enjoy an included Japan Rail Pass, allowing you to travel freely and easily across the country by train.

An accompanying guide is currently required to move around Japan. With this tour enjoy being shown around the city by English-speaking ambassadors of Japan. Your guide will accompany you from morning to evening, with a programme that is decided on the spot. The guide will also be in charge of booking a restaurant for dinner, close to your hotel. The current regulations do not allow you to go for a walk in the evening outside the hotel or restaurant. If the current regulations become more flexible before your departure, we will offer you a lighter package of accompaniment

Day 1: Tokyo

Arrival in Tokyo.
Welcome at arrivals by your assistant at the airport, who will give you all your travel documents and, if necessary, your Pocket WiFi (optional with supplement).
Accompanied transfer to your hotel.

Check-in at the hotel (rooms available from 3 pm).

Tokyo:

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Guided tour of the main sights of the Japanese capital.

More than a city, Tokyo is a fascinating juxtaposition of high-density districts, skyscrapers, illuminated signs, temples and traditional sanctuaries.

Must-sees:

● The Asakusa district and the Senso-ji temple
● The Tokyo Skytree, culminating at 634 metres, and the Tokyo Tower, a symbol of the city
● Ueno Park and its many museums
● The Shibuya and Shinjuku exit districts
● Hamarikyu, the Japanese garden between the buildings of Tokyo
● The gardens of the Imperial Palace
● Meiji-jingu Shrine
● Ginza, the chic district of Tokyo
● Harajuku: the avant-garde district
● ...and other places detailed in your travel diary.

Kyoto:

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Departure to Kyoto from Tokyo.

Check-in at the hotel.

Guided tour of Kyoto and its region.

Millennium, artistic, spiritual and gourmet: visiting Kyoto is an opportunity to discover the cradle of the Japanese soul in all its facets. A must-see during your stay in Japan.

Includes:

● You will participate in a traditional tea ceremony: Travel back in time by participating in a traditional tea ceremony in an authentic district of Kyoto. Taste delicious matcha tea and understand the intricacies of serving it in one of the city's finest tea houses.
In English only, and in groups (max 12 people). Tea and sweets included. Duration 45 minutes.

Must-Sees:

● The Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion) and the Ginkakuji (Silver Pavilion)
● The Gion district and the Philosophy Road
● The Ryoanji Zen Garden, a famous dry landscape
● Kiyomizu-dera, a thousand-year-old temple overlooking the city
● The Nishiki market, where you can find the typical ingredients of Kyoto cuisine
● Nijo Castle and its "nightingale" parquet floors
● The Arashiyama bamboo grove, west of Kyoto
● Other places detailed in your travel diary.

Example of day trips from Kyoto:

● The city of Nara, 1 hour from Kyoto by JR train (included in the JR Pass) and its thousands of free-ranging deer.
● The gastronomic capital of Japan, Osaka, located only 20 minutes from Kyoto by shinkansen (included in the JR Pass)

Kanazawa

Departure to Kanazawa from Kyoto on day 7 for 9 nights.

Settle into your ryokan (traditional Japanese accommodation).

Guided tour of Kanazawa

Nestled between the Sea of Japan and the Japanese Alps, Kanazawa has much to offer travellers.

Must-sees:
● Kenroku-en, Kanazawa's beautiful Japanese garden
● Nagamachi samurai district and the former Nomura residence
● Higashiyama, one of the city's three geisha districts
● The Museum of Contemporary Art and its outdoor gallery
● Omicho, the Sea of Japan fish market

Dinner at your traditional Japanese hotel (included).

Return to Tokyo - Day 9

Return to the capital for 2 nights before your return to Europe.
Take advantage of your last few days to visit the places you haven't yet visited and do your last shopping.

Departure from Tokyo - Day 10

Return airport transfer included in your package.
Return flight to Europe chosen by you.

If you choose an 11 or 14-night stay, you will continue your itinerary as follows:

Hiroshima:

11 and 14-night packages

Departure to Hiroshima from Kyoto on day 7 for the 11-night tour or day 10 for the 14-night tour.
Check-in at your hotel.

Guided tour of Hiroshima and its region: discover Hiroshima, a historic site, and its island Miyajima, "the island of gods".

Must-sees:

● The Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Museum
● The peace monuments (The dome, the memorial of the young Sadako Sasaki, one of the many victims of radiation)
● The famous Hiroshima Castle
● Itsukushima-jinja shrine and its world-famous and photographed large torii
● Folklore Museum (Egami House)
● Senjôkaku Shinto Temple and its pagoda

Please note that the great torii of Miyajima is under construction for an indefinite period of time.

Kanazawa:

All packages

Departure to Kanazawa from Hiroshima on day 9 of the 11-night tour and on day 12 of the 14 night tour.
Kanazawa.

Check into your ryokan (traditional Japanese accommodation).

Guided tour of Kanazawa

Nestled between the Sea of Japan and the Japanese Alps, Kanazawa has much to offer travellers.

Must-sees:

● Kenroku-en, Kanazawa's beautiful Japanese garden
● Nagamachi samurai district and the former Nomura residence
● Higashiyama, one of the city's three geisha districts
● The Museum of Contemporary Art and its outdoor gallery
● Omicho, the Sea of Japan fish market

Dinner at your traditional Japanese hotel (included).

Return to Tokyo - Day 11 or Day 14

Return to the capital for 2 nights before your return to Europe.
Take advantage of your last few days to visit the places you haven't yet visited and do your last shopping.

Departure from Tokyo - Day 12 or Day 15

Return airport transfer included in your package.
Return flight to Europe chosen by you.

During your stay, you will be accommodated in a Standard Room in a 3* or 4* hotel, depending on the offer chosen.

Your 3* Hotels:

- Tokyo: OMO3 Tokyo Akasaka by Hoshino Resorts or equivalent

- Kyoto: Rakuro Share Hotel or equivalent

- Hiroshima: Intergate Hotel or equivalent

- Kanazawa: Ryokan Sumiyoshiya or equivalent

You will sleep on comfortable futons on a tatami mat at Ryokan Kanazawa Chaya. As is customary in Japanese temple hotels, the "onsen" bathroom is shared (not mixed). Toilets and washbasins are usually in the room but are not guaranteed.

Free Wi-Fi access is still rare in Japan. Renting a Pocket Wifi in Japan is essential. It's lightweight and guarantees internet access wherever you are and on any type of device. Several devices can be connected to it at the same time.

We recommend 1 single wifi pocket for 1 to 4 people. No data limit.

Rent a kimono and stroll around the traditional streets of Kyoto for a day in this typical Japanese outfit.

Wider seats, a better inclination, more legroom, large windows, no queuing in case of heavy traffic: these are the advantages of the "Green" 1st class of Shinkansen.

One of the world’s most cutting-edge capitals, Tokyo is a city of contrasts. Famous for its modernity, neon-lit landscape and towering skyscrapers, it is also home to sprawling parkland, peaceful shrines and temples and lovingly tended gardens.

Despite its love affair with manga pop culture, fashion, high-tech trends and conspicuous consumption, below the surface is a city that has its roots in ancient heritage. Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples stand close to skyscrapers as a reminder of a more contemplative time and at the heart of the hyperactive centre lies the serene Imperial Palace, the home of the ruling emperor that provides a tangible link to the city’s historical past. 

Behind the shopping, entertainment and commercial emporia can be found quaint wooden houses, private gardens with meticulously clipped bonsai trees and the Zen-like calm of the Hamarikyu Gardens. Discover the fascinating and exquisite culture of Japan where the ancient and modern worlds collide. The city’s reputation as a mega-expensive metropolis is ill-conceived and visitors can take advantage of inexpensive izakaya bars and neighbourhood cafes that serve delicious noodles and rice dishes.