Japan Discovered (No. 1 Best Selling Tour)

Guide

6 days with private local guides in: Tokyo, Kanazawa, Gokayama, Takayama, Kyoto, Hiroshima & Miyajima Daily local English speaking Tour Leader* ( Group Size: 5 persons – 12 persons) *If your tour has less than 5 people on it, we will arrange the tour on a semi-escorted basis. What does this mean? => You will met in each area by our local assistants and guides on days you don’t have private guides).

Meals

Welcome Dinner at l ocal izakaya on Day 1 Breakfast daily 3 Lunches [Tokyo (Sushi), Kyoto (Shabu-Shabu), & Gokayama (Soba Noodles)] 2 Japanese full course meals (kaiseki) at your ryokans (taste the seasonal local produce from each region where you stay) Farewell Dinner in Tokyo

Transport

7-day Japan Rail pass used to reserve seats on all long-distance trains including bullet train seats. Luggage transfer when using shinkansen (one bag per person / 3 times) Chartered vehicles & local taxis/minivans/coaches on private city tours Arrival & Departure Airport transfers to & from Tokyo hotel (door to door service)

Accommodation

13 Nights Stay in carefully selected top class hotels and ryokans: 11 Nights Western (Superior & Deluxe) in Tokyo (4 nights), Takayama (2 nights), Kanazawa (1 night), Kyoto (3 nights), Hiroshima (1 night) 2 Nights in traditional style Ryokans with hot springs & Kaiseki dinner in Yudanaka Onsen & Hakone. Experience the atmosphere of two different styles of ryokans, some small & traditional, others larger more modern. All ryokans have hot spring baths and include an exquisite evening meal. Sleeping will be on futons generally. If you have any issues with this, tell us early. We can request a bed for you instead. If you have any dietary requirements or allergies, we need to know this at booking stage too.

Others

Fixed Price Policy & 100% Financial Protection Essential Travel Pack (See below) Local Emergency Contact All Taxes & Accommodation Surcharges Entrance fees Included into all sights listed in itinerary Luggage Transfer on three days (1 large suitcase per person permitted) Cultural Experiences including: - Tokyo Sights by Day & Night including karaoke, izakaya nights out, Sumida River Cruise, urban Japanese garden, Sumo Tournament (May & September dates), etc. - World famous Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park in Nagano Prefecture & Samurai castle of Matsumot - Overnight in rural ryokans experiencing unique Japanese hospitality and onsen (hot spring baths) & incredible R&R time! - Kanazawa Tea houses, geisha district, visit to one of the top 3 gardens of Japan, local food market - Unesco World Heritage Kyoto: glorious sites, traditional back-streets, stunning shrines, manicured gardens, gorgeous geisha, and authentic tea ceremony just some of the highlights! - High speed bullet train journeys throughout - Scenic mountain drives taking in the magical landscape that makes up c.75% of Japan’s terrain - Cultural Activities in Gokayama including: Washi Paper Making, Soba noodle making, 400-year-old farmhouse visit, tea with locals, farmers dance - Takayama morning market and old worldly village feel - April/October: Takayama Festival (very popular) - Historical ruins in Hiroshima with tales told by local Hiroshima guides - Magical images of Miyajima Island Itsukushima Shrine (Floating shrine) and giant Torii Gate - Fuji National Park catching a glimpse of the monster mountain for that must-have photo! UJT’s Essential Travel Pack At Unique Japan Tours we aim to make your adventures in Japan run as smoothly as possible. To facilitate this, we will provide a detailed Travel Pack & Travel APP, tailor-made for your specific trip including: Tips, hints and information covering subjects as diverse as transport, food, language and bathing etiquette! Detailed step-by-step itinerary including hotel names (in both English and Japanese – good to have for taxi drivers) and daily suggested itineraries with clear details on how to make this happen! Customised access maps with bi-lingual train times and full instructions for every journey you will be making in Japan. Destination guides giving you up to date information on each place you visit. Local Area Maps, Vouchers, and Emergency contact details. Any other information you have specifically requested from us.

Optional

We recommend you add one or two Pre/Post tour nights in Tokyo for a little extra time to explore the capital.

Insurance

Insurance is not included. All passengers must take out adequate travel insurance. If you are resident in Ireland, we can provide you with travel insurance options. Contact us directly.

Others

Baggage Handling : Each passenger will be required to carry your own bags at all times. Tour leaders will not be responsible for bags. Some hotels will have porter service but not all. Local Guide or Driver Gratuity – arranged among your group / approx. 150USD per person

Flights

International flights are not included. [Arrange own flights into and out of Tokyo’s Haneda or Narita Airports – Always check the arrival date on your flight e.g. if flying from Europe/US, you will arrive into Tokyo the following day (depending on airline you use)]