Semi Escorted Tours

World Heritage

13 days
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Japan’s cultural and natural heritage are simply breath-taking and unique. In this tour, you are visiting some of the best World Heritage sites, a legacy from the ancestors.

Japan’s traditions continue to be passed from one generation to the next. Amongst the many, architecture, religion and culture are just some areas of Japanese life that are able to be experienced by visitors from overseas.

Itinerary Highlights

  • Visit World Heritage Site, Nikko, Mt. Fuji, Shirakawago, and Kyoto & Nara with National Government Licensed English Speaking Guide Interpreter
  • Bullet Train (Shinkansen) ride
  • Visit Kenrokuen Garden, one of Japan’s three most beautiful landscape gardens
  • Japanese traditional river boat (Yakatabune) ride in Kyoto
  • Well combined guided group tours and free time to enjoy the destination on your own

Included in Tour Arrangements

  • International flights between UK and Japan
  • Airport transfer from Tokyo Haneda Airport to hotel in Tokyo
  • Airport transfer from hotel in Kyoto to Osaka Kansai Airport
  • All accommodation and meals as indicated in the itinerary
  • Guided sightseeing tour at Tokyo, Mt. Fuji & Hakone, Kanazawa, Kyoto and Nara
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Depart U.K. to Tokyo.

Upon arrival at Tokyo you will be met by an English speaking assistant who will help you board a reserved taxi to your hotel.
Stay for 4 nights.

Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo ★★★★ / Shinagawa Prince Hotel ★★★ or equivalent

Full-day guided sightseeing tour of Nikko by coach, including Nikko Toshogu Shrine, the spectacular Lake Chuzenji and Kegon Falls.

Breakfast Lunch included

Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo ★★★★ / Shinagawa Prince Hotel ★★★ or equivalent

Full-day guided sightseeing tour of Hakone by coach, including Mount Fuji 5th station, Lake Ashi Cruise, Mt. Komagatake Ropeway and Hakone-en.

Breakfast Lunch included

Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo ★★★★ / Shinagawa Prince Hotel ★★★ or equivalent

Morning sightseeing tour of Tokyo by coach, including Meiji Jingu Shrine, Imperial Palace East Garden (when opens) or Imperial Palace Plaza and Sensoji Temple.
Afternoon free.

Breakfast included

Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo ★★★★ / Shinagawa Prince Hotel ★★★ or equivalent

Transfer by Bullet Train (Shinkansen) to Kanazawa.
In the afternoon, guided sightseeing tour of Kanazawa including Nagamachi Samurai District, Former
Samurai Residence, Kenrokuen Garden; one of the Three Great Gardens of Japan and Higashi-chaya
District.
Stay for 2 nights.

Breakfast included

Hotel Kanazawa Twin Plus ★★★★ / Twin ★★★ or equivalent

Full-day guided sightseeing tour of Shirakawago & Takayama. Visiting Wada residence in Shirakawago, the largest Gassho-zukuri style farm house. A suttle bus to Shirakawago observatory deck is available as an option.
Transfer to Takayama ,visit Yatai Kaikan Hall, Kusakabe Folkcraft Museum and Kami Sannomachi Town.

Breakfast included

Hotel Kanazawa Twin Plus ★★★★ / Twin ★★★ or equivalent

Transfer by Bullet Train (Shinkansen) and Express train to Kyoto.
Stay for 4 nights.

Breakfast included

Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto ★★★★ / Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo ★★★ or equivalent

Full-day sightseeing tour of Kyoto by coach, including Nijo Castle, Kinkakuji Temple, Kyoto Imperial Palace or Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, Sanjusangendo Hall and Kiyomizu Temple.

Breakfast Lunch included

Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto ★★★★ / Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo ★★★ or equivalent

Walking tour through scenic Arashiyama and Sagano Bamboo Grove and enjoy riding on a traditional Yakatabune. Return to Kyoto station and afternoon free.

Breakfast included

Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto ★★★★ / Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo ★★★ or equivalent

Free at leisure in the morning.
In the afternoon, guided sightseeing tour to Nara, including Todaiji Temple; famous for its Great Buddha, Nara Park and Kasuga Taisha Shrine. Return to Kyoto.

Breakfast included

Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto ★★★★ / Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo ★★★ or equivalent

Free to explore Kyoto or you may take an optional tour.

Breakfast included

Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto ★★★★ / Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo ★★★ or equivalent

Meet with an English speaking assistant at hotel lobby and Transfer to Airport.
Take flights back to U.K

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.

On Day 6, an English Speaking Assistant will escort you to Bullet Train (Shinkansen) station but will not accompany on the train. You will be met by an English Speaking assistant at Kanazawa station.

On Day 8, an English Speaking Assistant will escort you to Bullet Train (Shinkansen) station but will not accompany on the train. You will be met by an English Speaking assistant at Tsuruga station for transfer and Kyoto station.

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