The Colours of Japan

Duration: 10 Days | 9 Nights
Minimum: 2 Pax
Maximum: 28 Pax
Pricing: “The tour prices increase in March, April, October and November; speak to us about exact pricing based on your preferred date of travel”.

Let yourself be enchanted by the thousand colours of your first encounter with Japan! In this proposal we have combined the most beautiful stages for an unforgettable journey, with guide in English, private coach and super-fast trains. The modern cities of Tokyo, Osaka and Hiroshima will alternate with the more traditional Kyoto, Nara and Kanazawa. You will see UNESCO heritage sites such as the white castle of Himeji and the mountain village of Shirakawa-go. Immerse yourself in true Japanese-style relaxation in the renowned Kaga Onsen spa district and choose from several optional tours to visit Kamakura, Hakone, the green bamboo forest of Arashiyama and the mysterious alleys of the geisha district of Gion. An unforgettable journey of the colours of great emotions.

Day 1: Tokyo
Upon arrival at the airport, after passport control and baggage reclaim, transfer to
Tokyo, the current capital. * The rooms are available from 15:00. English-speaking assistant available from airport to the hotel for information and check-in. Airport-hotel transfer by public transport. Telephone support for the duration of the stay. Assistance upon arrival and transfer can be shared with other tour participants.

Overnight stay in a Standard or Superior Hotel.

Day 2: Tokyo
Breakfast at hotel. Full day dedicated to the visit of Tokyo with English-speaking guide.
The first stop is the museum of Hokusai, a symbolic artist of Japan, who has lived in
Tokyo for all his long life. Then you will visit the characteristic Asakusa district, Senso-ji
Temple, the oldest in the city, and the long Nakamise-dori boulevard with its traditional
shops. The visit proceeds with a walk outside the Imperial Palace, with the famous Nijubashi bridge, and in the elegant Ginza district, then ends at the Bunkyo Civic Center, a skyscraper with a viewing platform from which to enjoy a splendid view of the megalopolis. Lunch included.

Overnight stay in a Standard or Superior Hotel.

Day 3: Tokyo (Kamakura -Hakone - Tokyo)
Breakfast at hotel. Full day free at your disposal. Optional guided tour: Kamakura & Hakone visit Full day guided tour in English. Departure for Kamakura and visit to the famous Great Buddha, the monumental statue originally preserved in the Kotokuin temple that stands alone under the Kamakura sky since 1495, the year in which the temple was destroyed by a tsunami; and later to the Hasedera Temple, with its splendid garden full of hydrangeas and colorful flowers. In the afternoon excursion to the naturalistic beauties of Hakone, a place from which you can admire the majestic Mount Fuji in the distance (weather conditions permitting). Visit to the sacred Shrine of Hakone and the “hot” valley of Owakudani. Meals not included. The order of visits may be subject to change for organizational reasons.

Overnight stay in a Standard or Superior Hotel.

Day 4: Tokyo - Kanazawa - Shirakawago - Kaga Onsen
Luggage will be transported separately to Osaka by courier. We remind you to pack a
hand luggage for one night at Kaga Onsen. Breakfast at hotel. Full day guided tour in English. Transfer to Tokyo Station on foot and departure by Shinkansen bullet train (2nd class - reserved seats) for Kanazawa Station. Departure by private coach to Shirakawa-go, the village with characteristic sloping thatched roof houses, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Transfer to the renowned spa town of Kaga Onsen by private coach and check-in at the ryokan, where you can immediately relax with a nice hot bath. Traditional Japanese style dinner and an onsen experience.

Overnight stay in a Standard or Superior Hotel.

Day 5: Kaga Onsen - Kanazawa – Osaka
Breakfast at the ryokan. Full day guided tour in English. Morning dedicated to the guided tour of Kanazawa, a town that will take you back to feudal Japan. Visit Kenroku-en, one of the three most beautiful landscape gardens in Japan, and the Nomura family house-museum, where the samurai spirit has been handed down for 11 generations. Finally, a walk among the ancient houses of Higashi Chaya, the neighborhood of the geishas. Departure for Osaka by express train. Upon arrival, after checking in at the hotel, you can reach the center independently, discovering the lively nightlife of the city.

Overnight stay in a Standard or Superior Hotel.

Day 6: Osaka – Himeji – Hiroshima
Luggage will be transported separately to Kyoto by courier. Remember to pack a hand
luggage for one night in Hiroshima. Breakfast at hotel. Full day guided tour in English. Transfer to Himeji by private coach and visit to Koko-en park and the city's grandiose castle, belonging to the Sengoku period and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993. The castle is nicknamed "White Heron" due to its white color. brilliant. We will then continue to Hiroshima, always by private coach. Arrival and check-in at the hotel in Hiroshima. Dinner included.

Overnight stay in a Standard or Superior Hotel.

Day 7: Hiroshima -Miyajima – Kyoto
Breakfast at hotel. Full day guided tour in English. Transfer to Miyajima island by private coach and ferry. Visit to Miyajima, "island where men and gods live together", to discover the splendid Itsukushima Shrine, consisting of a series of stilt structures dating back to the sixth century, known mainly for its majestic torii⁕, a sacred portal that stands on the coast. For lunch you will taste okonomiyaki (a typical dish of the region cooked on the grill) in a local restaurant. Visit to the Peace Memorial Museum and Park and to the Atomic Bomb Dome, the famous building that survived the bombing of 1945 and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Departure from Hiroshima to Kyoto by Shinkansen train (2nd class, reserved seats) Arrival in Kyoto and transfer to the hotel on foot.

Overnight stay in a Standard or Superior Hotel.

Day 8: Kyoto - Nara – Fushimi – Kyoto
Breakfast at hotel. Full day dedicated to visiting Kyoto and Nara with English-speaking guide and by private coach. Visit the Golden Pavilion of Kinkaku-ji, the symbolic temple of the city made famous by the novel by the writer Yukio Mishima, and the Ryoan-ji Temple with its Zen rock garden. In the afternoon, transfer by private coach to Nara
and visit Todai-ji, the temple where the Great Buddha, one of the largest bronze statues in the world, is kept. The building is located in the park of Nara, where many fallow deer live in semi-freedom. Return to Kyoto stopping along the way at the Fushimi Inari Taisha to admire its endless red portals. Lunch included.

Overnight stay in a Standard or Superior Hotel.

Day 9: Kyoto
Breakfast at hotel. Free day free at your disposal. Optional tour: Kyoto visit & Arashiyama. Morning dedicated to the guided tour in English of the Kiyomizu-dera Temple, founded in 798 (the current buildings are reconstructions of 1633), and its surroundings (Ninen-zaka and Sannen-zaka) and a walk in the heart of the Gion district. In the afternoon, visit one of the most fascinating places in the city: Arashiyama, where the Togetsu Bridge is located, which has stood on the Katsura River for hundreds of years, inspiring artists of all ages, the Tenryu-ji Zen Temple with its refined garden that look at the mountains, and the famous Bamboo Forest, immersed in a unique and suggestive atmosphere.

Overnight stay in a Standard or Superior Hotel.

Day 10: Kyoto – Osaka (Kansai)
Rooms are available until 10:00. Breakfast at hotel. Self-service transfer without assistance to the airport by public transport based on them availability (limousine bus tickets included). Departure from Kansai Airport.

Tour Price
• Price shown is for a person based on twin share accommodation, for the travel period indicated.
• All prices displayed are subject to availability and can be withdrawn or varied without notice.
• Prices are guaranteed once booking is confirmed by us and paid in full by the due date.
• Depending on your needs and group size (individual, couple, family, group, etc.) we will provide the final pricing for your tour.

Inclusions:
• HOTEL: Tokyo (3 nights) Kaga Onsen (Ryokan / 1 night) Osaka (1 night) Hiroshima (1 night) Kyoto (3 nights) in selected category property.
• GUIDE / ASSISTANT: Assistant from the airport to the hotel in English (day 1). Support service available for up to 4 hours. After 2 hours from the original scheduled landing time, the assistant may no longer be available. During peak seasons, assistance may be available separately at the airport and at the hotel. Guide in English (days 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8). Telephone support (emergency number) for the duration of the stay.
• TRAIN: Shinkansen (2nd class, reserved seats) Tokyo - Kanazawa, Hiroshima - Kyoto; Kanazawa Express Train – Osaka
• TRANSFER: Private coach for tours and transfers (days 2, 4, 5, 6. 7, 8). For transfers by private coach there is the possibility of meeting European travelers of other nationalities, exceeding the maximum number of participants. Transfer from Tokyo airport arriving at the Tokyo hotel by public transport and from the hotel in Tokyo to Tokyo station (day 4) on foot. Public ferry from Hiroshima to Miyajima and v.v. (day 7). Limousine bus ticket Kyoto Station - Osaka Kansai Airport (Limousine bus may not be available in case of early morning flight. In this case the cost of the ticket will not be refundable).
• MEALS: 9 breakfasts *, 3 lunches, 2 dinners * In the event of an early flight, breakfast cannot be guaranteed or refunded.
• LUGGAGE: Tokyo - Osaka, Osaka - Kyoto (1pc / pp). For each additional item, 3,500 yen must be paid on the spot.

NOTES: The contents of the program and the conditions indicated above may vary; in particular in compliance with the new post Covid-19 travel regulations.

Exclusions:
● Flight and airport taxes
● Insurance
● Tips, extras of a personal nature
● Drinks during meals
● Optional visits of your choice
● Optional services of your choice
● Optional Tours & Activities of your choice
● Japan Rail Pass
● Night assistance supplement for arrivals in Japan between 8 pm and 7 am (AU$48 net per person).