Self-Guided Tours
The Famous Four
Japan. The land of old and new! For first time travellers, the cities of Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto, Hiroshima and Miyajima are a must-see.
Your three nights stay in Tokyo will give you ample time to explore this city. Also, a Hakone Free Pass is included to travel to Hakone hot-spring area where you can see active sulphur vents and soak your soul and body in the bath with full of natural minerals. World Heritage site Mount Fuji can be seen from this area during clear weather. Relax in the hot springs and enjoy walks around the National Park.
Kyoto and Nara will follow, enabling first-time travellers to feel and enjoy the ‘old’ Japan before heading on to the famous sites of Hiroshima and Miyajima Island. A traditional ryokan stay is also included on Miyajima Island so that you can experience typical Japanese culture and customs.
Itinerary Highlights
- Including the four most popular places to visit in Japan
- Bullet train (Shinkansen) ride
- Staying at Japanese style Inn & Hot Spring experience
- Visit World Heritage Sites, Itsukushima shrine and stay in the island
Included in Tour Arrangements
- Airport transfer from Tokyo Haneda Airport to hotel in Tokyo
- All accommodation and meals as indicated in the itinerary
- 7-day Japan Rail Pass – ordinary class
- 2-day Hakone Free Pass
Arrive in Tokyo.
You will be met by an English-Speaking Assistant who will help you boarding a reserved taxi to your hotel.
Stay for 3 nights.
Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo ★★★★ / Hotel Gracery Shinjuku ★★★ or equivalent
Free to explore Tokyo or you may take an optional tour.
Half-Day or One-Day Tokyo Sightseeing tours are available as an option.
Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo ★★★★ / Hotel Gracery Shinjuku ★★★ or equivalent
Free to explore Tokyo or you may take an optional tour.
Or visit nearby cities such as World Heritage Site Nikko or take an easy train ride to Kamakura, where once Japan’s political centre in the late 12th century.
Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo ★★★★ / Hotel Gracery Shinjuku ★★★ or equivalent
Travel to Hakone.
Free to explore Hakone National Park by using Hakone Free Pass which offers unlimited rides on 8 transportation networks in Hakone area, including Lake Ashi sightseeing cruises as well as special perks and discounts at about 70 facilities.
Stay overnight and enjoy Hot Spring.
Dinner included
• Hakone Free Pass from Tokyo (Shinjuku) to Hakone included
Hakone Kowakien Ten-yu ★★★★ / Aura Tachibana ★★★ or equivalent
Transfer to Odawara using your Hakone Free Pass then continue travelling by bullet train (Shinkansen) to Kyoto.
Stay for 3 nights
Breakfast included
Hakone Free Pass and Japan Rail Pass from Hakone to Kyoto included
Hotel Granvia Kyoto ★★★★ / Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo ★★★ or equivalent
Free to explore Kyoto or you may take an optional tour.
Hotel Granvia Kyoto ★★★★ / Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo ★★★ or equivalent
Free to explore Kyoto or you may visit nearby cities such as Nara, Osaka or Himeji.
Hotel Granvia Kyoto ★★★★ / Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo ★★★ or equivalent
Travel by Bullet train (Shinkansen) to Hiroshima and onto Miyajima Island by ferry.
Stay for 2 nights at a ryokan (Japanese style Inn).
Dinner included
Japan Rail Pass from Kyoto to Miyajima included
Iwaso ★★★★ / Jukeiso ★★★★ or equivalent
Free to explore Miyajima or visit Hiroshima.
Breakfast Dinner included
Iwaso ★★★★ / Jukeiso ★★★★ or equivalent
Transfer to Hiroshima, and continue by Bullet train (Shinkansen) to Tokyo.
Stay overnight.
Breakfast included
Japan Rail Pass from Miyajima to Tokyo included
Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo ★★★★ / Hotel Gracery Shinjuku ★★★ or equivalent
Tour ends upon check-out.
Accommodation Rating: ★★★★＝Superior, ★★★＝Standard
REMARKS and BOOKING CONDITIONS
Unless otherwise specified, Sightseeing Tours are seat-in coach, operated by our partner suppliers in Japan and may be combined with another group.
Local government taxes, such as Resort tax, Accommodation tax or Bathing tax are not included in the tour price. Please pay directly to the accommodation if applicable.
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