Epic Japan: Speed Trains & Street Food

Guide

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.

Others

Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Meeting - Meet Your CEO and Group Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends Your Big Night Out Moment: - Kyoto: Karaoke, Kyoto Your Discover Moment: Kyoto Your Big Night Out Moment: - Osaka: Nightlife, Osaka. Orientation walks in Tokyo and Takayama. Overnight stay in a traditional inn. Miyajima Island visit. Free time in each destination. Japan Rail (JR) pass (7 days). All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Transport

Train, bus, ferry, walking.

Accommodation

Hostels (9 nts, multi-share), traditional inn (1 nt, multi share room and shared facilities)

Hygieneprotocol

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Meals

No meals included

Flights

International flights are not included

Others

Asakusa - Sensō-ji Temple Visit (Free) Tokyo - Akihabara Visit (Free) - Harajuku Visit (Free) - Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingū) Visit (Free-1000JPY per person) - Ueno Park Visit (Free) Takayama - Sake Street Visit (300-400JPY per person) - Biking (200-1000JPY per person) - Hida no Sato (Hida Minzoku Mura Folk Village) Visit (700JPY per person) Kyoto - Zen Gardens of Ryōan-ji (500JPY per person) - Gion Walk (Free) - Kiyomizu Temple Visit (400JPY per person) - Nijo Castle and Gardens Visit (600JPY per person) - Day Trip to Nara - Kinkaku-ji Golden Pavilion Visit (500JPY per person) - Silver Pavilion Visit (500JPY per person) Hiroshima - Hiroshima Park and Peace Memorial (Free-200JPY per person) Miyajima - Mt. Misen Visit (Free-1840JPY per person) Osaka - Instant Ramen Museum Visit - Osaka Castle Park (Free)

Optional

Other activities and services not included

Insurance

Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered. If you require travel insurance, TourRadar has partnered up with World Nomads to provide a hassle-free experience. More information can be found here ( https://www.tourradar.com/travel-insurance ).