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Be captivated by the unique culture of Japan as you discover lively Tokyo, beautiful Mt Fuji and historic Kyoto. A visit to Hiroshima's Peace Memorial and the holy island of Miyajima complete this fascinating tour.

11 Days Fully Inclusive touring from £6,190 per person including:
 Return flights
 3+/4 Star accommodation
 All meals
 All transportation and transfers
 Touring with guides and entrance fees
 Max group size 28

Highlights
 Explore the dazzling metropolis of Tokyo
 Discover the Meiji Shrine
 Ascend the slopes of the Mt Fuji and take in the breathtaking scenes
 Board the bullet train to Kyoto
 Immerse yourself in Kyoto’s culture exploring the 10,000 red torii gates
 Reflect in peaceful Hiroshima & Miyajama
 Visit Himeji Castle, one of most impressive forts in Japan

Authentic Experiences
 Take part in a traditional origami class and learn the handicraft
 Try your hand at making soba noodles from scratch and feast on them for lunch
 Witness a traditional Japanese tea ceremony

Itinerary

Days 1-2: Fly to Tokyo
Fly overnight to the dazzling metropolis of Tokyo, Japan's capital city. Depending on your time of arrival, the rest of the day is yours to start soaking up the local culture.
Dinner

Day 3: Discover Tokyo
Begin today with a stroll through the Imperial Palace East Garden and then take time to explore the Tokyo National Museum to learn about Tokyo's historical heritage. After lunch, seek out the tranquillity at Sensoji Temple in Asakusa district, followed by a visit to the observation deck of the 634-metre Skytree for panoramic views over the sprawling city below.
Breakfast. Lunch. Dinner

Day 4: Meiji Shrine
Start the day with a relaxing wander around the classical landscapes of the Hamarikyu Gardens. Continue to the Meiji Shrine, a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deified spirits of Emperor Meiji and his wife, Empress Shoken, before passing by the famous Shibuya Crossing. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure to explore as you wish. End the day with a dinner cruise on Tokyo Bay and witness the city lit up at night.
Breakfast. Lunch. Dinner

Day 5: Mount Fuji and Fuji Five Lakes
Journey through the foothills of the iconic Mount Fuji to its base where we find the Fuji Five Lakes. Upon arrival, ascend 2,000 metres up to Mount Fuji's 5th Station (weather permitting) where, with its perfectly conical looming overhead, you can take in the breathtaking views over the landscapes below. After lunch, continue to Itchiku Kubota Art Museum to view the artist's elaborate dyed silk creations and spend some time strolling around the beautiful garden. Also explore Iyashi no Sato Historical Village, a former farming village on the shores of Lake Saiko.
Breakfast. Lunch. Dinner

Day 6: Bullet train to Kyoto
Start the day with a visit to Oshino Hakkai before learning how to make your very own traditional Japanese soba noodles which you will then tuck into for lunch! Later, transfer to Mishima station and journey on the bullet train to Kyoto. An enchanting city, Kyoto was capital for 1,000 years; today it is the legacy of ancient Japan, full of tranquil temples and sublime gardens.
Breakfast. Lunch. Dinner

Day 7: Explore Kyoto
Enjoy a full day tour of Kyoto starting with a visit to one of Kyoto's delightful temples – the 17th-century Buddhist Kiyomizu. Immerse yourself in the culture by experiencing the sacred rituals of a tea ceremony and try your hand at origami. Dating back to the 6th-century, the art of 'folding paper' is a cultural symbol of simplicity, beauty and peace. Later, explore the impressive Fushimi Inari Shrine with its remarkable 10,000 red torii gates.
Breakfast. Lunch. Dinner

Day 8: Journey to Hiroshima
Begin the day with a visit to Ryoanji Temple, home to Japan's most famous zen garden and the famous Kinkakuji Temple, known as the 'Golden Pavilion'. Later, travel by bullet train to Hiroshima, a city that needs no introduction. 
Breakfast. Lunch. Dinner

Day 9: Hiroshima and Miyajima
Hop on the ferry to the holy island of Miyajima and visit the Itsukushima Shrine. Enjoy some free time and take an optional ride on the cable car up Mount Misen to enjoy the panoramic views. Return to Hiroshima and take a moment to reflect at the Peace Memorial Park and Museum, paying homage to the victims of the 1945 atomic bomb and also visit the Orizuru Tower.
Breakfast. Lunch. Dinner

Day 10: Himeji Castle
Travel to Himeji to visit its famous castle. The feudal era fort, one of the most impressive in Japan, towers over the city and is recognisable as the backdrop to several major films. Appreciate its turbulent past before strolling around Kokoen, the Edo-style gardens just across the castle moat. Later, transfer to Osaka for an overnight stay.
Breakfast. Lunch. Dinner

Day 11: Fly Osaka to UK
Fly to the UK, arriving home the same or following day.
Breakfast