Splendours Of Japan (Hiroshima, Takayama Festival, 13 Days)

Guide

An expert Travel Director and separate Driver

Meals

1 Welcome Reception (WR) 12 Breakfast (B) 3 Lunch (L) 3 Dinner (D) 1 Be My Guest (BMG) 2 Farewell Dinner (FD) 1 Regional Dinner (RD)

Transport

Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)

Accommodation

New Otani Garden Tower Fuji Marriott Yamanakako Associa Takayama Resort Kanazawa Tokyu Nikko Princess, The Hotel Higashiyama Kotohira Grand Sakuranosho Ryokan Rihga Royal Sheraton Miyako

Hygieneprotocol

All guests travelling with Trafalgar through December 31, 2022 are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, which may include a booster shot to keep the vaccination status current and valid, depending on the travel destination. Children not eligible for vaccination and/or booster at the time of travel must provide a verifiable and negative Covid-19 test result, taken within 72 hours prior to the start of the tour (taking time zones into consideration) for all tours departing until December 31, 2022. While highly recommended, COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters are no longer required for guests traveling with us from January 1, 2023 onward. It is your client’s responsibly to comply with specific vaccine and/or booster requirements imposed by airlines and/or authorities in the destinations visited, as well as requirements for accessing restaurants and venues, which may be more restrictive than the above. No refunds will be given if they are unable to undertake some or all of their vacation due to failure to comply with these requirements.

Others

Kyoto: Enjoy a kaiseki lunch at a traditional Japanese ryokan near Kyoto where you will learn about local customs. Takayama: Join the locals at the Takayama Festival. Hiroshima: Sample the famous Hiroshima style okonomiyaki. Tokyo: Visit Tokyo's renowned landmarks and gain insight into how this modern city preserves its ancient roots. Tokyo: Visit Tokyo's renowned landmarks and gain insight into how this modern city preserves its ancient roots. Mt Fuji: Start your day by visiting the small rural village of Oshino Hakkai which is home to eight natural spring water ponds. Next on your travels is a 2,300-meter winding road to Mt. Fuji 5th Station. To end your day, you will ride up to Mt. Tenjo by ropeway and bask in the breath-taking views. Kanazawa: Learn about the delicacy of the 16th-century craft gold leaf painting with your Local Specialist. Gokayama: Take some time to admire the peaceful mountain village of Gokayama. Discover their unique homes that have been built without the use of nails and their sloped thatched roofs. Kanazawa: Enjoy a stroll through Omicho market before making your way to the beautiful Gardens of Kenrokuen which have been shaped over the past one hundred years. Kyoto: Admire the beautiful golden pavilion of Kinkakuji Temple. Kyoto: Your city tour takes you to the orange gates of the Fushimi Inari Shrine. Admire this sacred site before visiting Sanjeusangen-do-Hall, where you can view the 1,001 "thousand-handed" goddesses of mercy statues. Continue your exploration of Kyoto with a walking tour through the Gion district. Kotohira: Bask in the breath-taking views as we visit Kotohiragu Shrine. Hiroshima: Admire the islands of the Seto Inland Sea as you travel across the Shimanami Kaido Expressway. Hiroshima: Spend some time admiring the majestic Itsukushima Shrine. Osaka: Hop aboard the bullet train to Osaka before visiting the sixteenth century Osaka Castle. Gokayama: Help support a local business with a visit to a washi paper workshop. You'll watch the family at work, and test your paper-making skills for yourself. : Explore Tokyo, Kyoto and Hiroshima : Visit the Sensoji Temple, the Skytree Observation Tower, the Edo Tokyo Museum in Tokyo, Mt. Fuji 5th Station, the Kinkakuji Temple, Fushimi Inari Shrine and Sanjusangen-do Hall in Kyoto, the Water Temple on Awaji Island, Zentsuji Temple, the Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima Island, the Peace Memorial Park and Museum in Hiroshima and Osaka Castle : View Mt. Fuji : See the traditional Gassho-zukuri houses in Gokayama, the beautiful gardens of Kenrokuen in Kanazawa Kyoto: Enjoy genuine Japanese hospitality at a traditional ryokan in the mountain hot springs village of Kotohira. : An expert Travel Director and professional Driver : Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted : All porterage and restaurant gratuities : All hotel tips, charges and local taxes : Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals : Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras : Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing : Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys) : Optional Experiences and free time An expert Travel Director and professional Driver Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted All porterage and restaurant gratuities All hotel tips, charges and local taxes Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing Optional Experiences and free time

Others

Other activities and services not included

Flights

International flights are not included

Optional

Other activities and services not included

Insurance

Insurance is not included