10 days tour

Jewels Of Japan

Jewels Of Japan

This tour includes:

Accommodation

Wendy Wu Tours inspects all hotels to ensure they meet the high levels of service, which we require for our guests. We pick the right hotel for the specific destination, meaning your accommodation can range from a smart business hotel in one city to a family-run guesthouse in a smaller town. Hotels are also chosen for ease of navigation around tourist sights. Days 1 - 4 Shiba Park Hotel The three-star Shiba Park Hotel is located in the centre of Tokyo, within walking distance to restaurants and major sightseeing attractions such as the Tokyo Tower. The guest rooms are comfortable and well-appointed, and the hotel facilities include a Michelin star restaurant, gift shop and business centre. Day 6 - Day 7 Karasuma Hotel Kyoto Hotel Karasuma Kyoto is located in the traditional Shimogyo Ward at the intersection of Shijo and Karasuma streets. The location is prime for sightseeing, with easy access to rail transport. The hotel features a restaurant, lobby bar and currency exchange. The guest rooms include free wifi and modern amenities. Day 8 - Day 9 Hotel Granvia Hiroshima The Hotel Granvia Hiroshima is centrally located with convenient direct access to the Shinkansen Lineโ€™s JR Hiroshima Station. Hiroshima Castle is around 3km walking distance. The hotel has 13 restaurants and bars, currency exchange and a 24-hour business centre. Guest rooms are cosy and have complimentary wifi. Day 10 - Day 11 Hotel Monterey Osaka Located a five-minute walk from JR Osaka Train Station, Hotel Monterey Osaka is well-located for travellers. Guest rooms are designed to look like rooms in Viennaโ€™s Schรถnbrunn Palace, and have free wifi. The hotel overall emanates an atmosphere reminisce of the Austrian royal court.

Others

Current taxes Entrance fees

Transport

All transportation in Japan

Meals

9 breakfasts 8 lunches 9 dinners

Guide

Touring with guides are included

Not included:

Optional

Other services and activities are not included

Flights

International flights are not included

Insurance

Insurance is not included

Others

Other services and activities are not included

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Itinerary of your trip Jewels Of Japan

  • Day 1 Day 1: Tokyo
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Tokyo

      Depending on your time of arrival, the rest of the day is yours to start soaking up the local culture.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Discover Tokyo
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Discover Tokyo

      Begin today with a stroll through the Imperial Palace East Garden and then take time to explore the Edo-Tokyo Museum to learn about Tokyoโ€™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.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Meiji Shrine
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Meiji Shrine

      Start the day with a relaxing wander around the classical landscapes of the Hamarikyu Garden. Continue to the Meiji Shrine, a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deified spirits of Emperor Meiji and his wife, Empress Shoken, before driving past 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.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Mt Fuji And Fuji Five Lakes
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Mt 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 Fujiโ€™s 5th Station (weather permitting) where you can take in the breathtaking views over the landscapes below. After lunch, continue to Itchiku Kubota Art Museum to view the artistโ€™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.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Bullet Train To Kyoto
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: 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, silk-clad geisha and sublime gardens.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Explore Kyoto
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Explore Kyoto

      Enjoy a full day tour of Kyoto starting with a visit to one of Kyotoโ€™s delightful temples โ€“ the 17th-century Buddhist Kiyomizu. Immerse yourself in the culture by experiencing the ritual of the sacred tea ceremony before exploring the impressive Fushimi Inari Shrine with its remarkable 10,000 red torii gates.

  • Day 7 Day 7: Journey To Hiroshima
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Journey To Hiroshima

      Begin the day with a visit to Ryoanji Temple, home to Japanโ€™s most famous zen garden and the famous Kinkakuji Temple, known as the โ€˜Golden Pavilionโ€™. Continue to Osaka, arriving in time for lunch in the vibrant Dotonbori district. Later, travel by bullet train to Hiroshima. A city that needs no introduction, Hiroshima today is vibrant and modern with a forward thinking, sunny outlook.

  • Day 8 Day 8: Hiroshima And Miyajima
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Hiroshima And Miyajima

      Hop on the ferry to the holy island of Miyajima and visit the Itsukushima Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Japanโ€™s most recognisable, rising majestically out of the waters of the Seto Inland Sea. 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 Orizuro Tower.

  • Day 9 Day 9: Himeji Castle
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: 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.

  • Day 10 Day 10: Time To Fly Home
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Time To Fly Home

      This morning is free at leisure before your transfer to the airport for your return flight home.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 12 / Max: 100

Age range allowed for this experience.

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