15 days tour

Visions Of Japan With Hiroshima & Osaka

$ 8,519 .00 USD

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Visions Of Japan With Hiroshima & Osaka

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The following UNESCO World Heritage Sites can be seen or visited on this vacation: Hiroshima Peace Memorial Itsukushima Shrine Kasuga Shrine Kiyomizu Temple Mount Fuji Shirakawa (Gassho-Zukuri houses)

Meals

Breakfast daily, 6 lunches, 3 dinners

Guide

Tour director

Transport

Transport to/from destinations included as per itinerary.

Accommodation

14 nights hotel accommodation: Hilton Tokyo Hotel Associa Takayama Resort Hotel Nikko Kanazawa Hotel Okura Kyoto Sheraton Grand Hiroshima Hotel Imperial Hotel Osaka

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The health and safety of our guests remains our top priority and while we highly recommend that travellers are vaccinated against COVID-19, after 1 March, 2023 , we will no longer require it. Destinations and other transportation operators โ€“ like airlines โ€“ have their own rules and regulations. It will be up to the responsibility of our guests to understand and comply with those policies to move freely across the globe. The Globus family of brands previous policy โ€“ requiring all guests be vaccinated against COVID-19 โ€“ remains in effect until 1 March, 2023 . Anyone travelling before that date on a Globus, Cosmos or Avalon Waterways holiday must be fully vaccinated. ------------------------------------------------------------------- The following requirements are in place traveling Internationally and domestically beginning Sept. 1, 2021: - Full vaccination against COVID-19 in the form of written documentation (paper or electronic copy), in English. Vaccination documentation must include information that identifies the person and vaccination date(s). Proof of full vaccination must show that official vaccination dose(s) were administered at least 14-days prior to the start of your first service purchased from the Globus family of brands. Globus accepts vaccines authorized or recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). Travelers may encounter additional requirements if their vaccine is not recognized by the travel destination. - For children who do not qualify for vaccination, one of the two forms of documentation are required to travel: 1) Verifiable negative COVID-19 test result in the form of written documentation (paper or electronic copy), in English. Testing must be performed by an entity recognized by your government of residence, using a viral test (NAAT/PCR or antigen). The test result documentation must include information that identifies the person, a specimen collection date and the type of test. A negative test result must show the test was done within 72 hours before the start of your first service purchased from the Globus family of brands. 2) If you recovered from COVID-19 in the last three months, and have met the criteria to end isolation, you may travel instead with documentation of recovery, which includes a positive test result and a letter from your health care provider that states you have been cleared to end isolation (return to work, travel, etc.) The test result documentation and letter must include information that identifies the person, a specimen collection date and the type of test. A positive test result must show test was done within 3 months of the start of your first service purchased from the Globus family of brands. A SAFE & WARM WELCOME: We will enact new tour check-in procedures and pre-trip health screenings to offer guests a safe start to their journey, including adherence to social distancing requirements. BLENDING CULTURAL PROXIMITY WITH SOCIAL DISTANCE: We will ensure safe distances for our guests throughout the journey, on coach and during excursions. This includes providing masks for our guests use at any time where social proximity could be an issue as well as the possibility of reducing group sizes, if required. And wireless listening technologyโ€”including our Go Beyond Devices in Europeโ€”enables safe distances between our guests and other travelers on excursions. FOCUS ON GUEST AND TEAM MEMBER HEALTH: To ensure a healthy environment for our team and our guests, we will conduct regular temperature checks for both guests and our team, and when necessary, masks will be worn by our team when with guests. TOUCHING HEARTS, NOT HANDS: Traveling with the Globus family of brands removes many of the โ€œtouch pointsโ€ of travel, including luggage handling, check in/out, expedited entry into attractions and more. We are further reducing risk with hands-free services, including all self-services replaced by staff, including buffet meals replaced with table service. We will also ensure hand sanitizing is available throughout each trip, on coach and in hotels. COMMITMENT TO CLEAN: As a part of our commitment to clean, we are requiring enhanced cleaning procedures with our hotel partners, on our motorcoaches, vehicles and throughout every trip, including additional daily disinfecting procedures that go above-and-beyond our already strict health and safety procedures. PARTNERS IN DISCOVERY AND IN HEALTH: The Globus family of brands has strict health and safety protocols, which have been in place for years, focused on ensuring all aspects of our operationโ€”from vehicles and equipment used on trip to excursions and hotel procedures. This process will continue with new, elevated health and safety checks, to maintain our promise that each touch-point of our tours and cruises are considered in our commitment to guest and team member well-being.

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Optional

Other activities and services are not included.

Flights

Flights are not included.

Others

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Insurance

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Itinerary of your trip Visions Of Japan With Hiroshima & Osaka

  • Day 1 Day 1: Arrive In Tokyo, Japan
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Arrive In Tokyo, Japan

      Konnichiwa Japan Welcome to Tokyo, Japanโ€™s capital city. Hotel check-in is available mid-afternoon.

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

      Day 2: Tokyo

      Monumental Metropolis Start with a visit to Meiji Shrine, a magnificent 20th-century Shinto monument set in a man-made forest. At an artistโ€™s studio, learn to write like a local during a calligraphy lesson with a master calligrapher, have the opportunity to try on a traditional kimono, and partake in a tea ceremony. After lunch, visit the Tokyo Skytree, the worldโ€™s tallest tower. Last stop is the Asakusa Kannon Temple and Nakamise shopping arcade. Tonight, join your travel companions at a welcome dinner hosted by your Tour Director. (B,L,D)

      LOCAL FAVORITE
      TEA TRADITIONS Participate in a tea ceremony, the ancient tradition and wonderfully choreographed ritual of preparing and serving Japanese green tea.

      TOUR HIGHLIGHT
      SKY HIGH At Tokyo Skytree, ascend to Sorakara Point, on floor 450 at some 450 meters or 1500 feet, it is the highest point visitors can explore. Here youโ€™ll have stunning panoramic views over the city and, on a clear day, Mount Fuji.


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  • Day 3 Day 3: Tokyo. Mount Fuji Excursion
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Tokyo. Mount Fuji Excursion

      Soaring Heights & Sweeping Views Drive south along the coast to Kamakura to see the 750-year-old Great Buddha. Continue to Hakone where youโ€™ll take a cable-car ride for panoramic views of spectacular Mount Fuji, Japanโ€™s highest mountain. After lunch, cruise on Lake Ashi for more views of this beautiful area. Conclude the day with a thrilling shinkansen (bullet train) ride back to Tokyo! (B,L)

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  • Day 4 Day 4: Tokyo
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Tokyo

      Wondrous Wandering Enjoy a full day at your leisure to explore the city. (B)

      FREE TIME TIPS
      EXPLORE MORE Tokyo has something for everyone so visit one of the cityโ€™s unique neighborhoods likeGinza or Shibuya districts, dine at the street food markets, or catch a game at the Tokyo Dome. This and more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyGlobus.


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  • Day 5 Day 5: Tokyoโ€“Matsumotoโ€“Takayama
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Tokyoโ€“Matsumotoโ€“Takayama

      City to Farm to Table Journey to Matsumoto, gateway to the ruggedly beautiful Japanese Alps. Visit a local wasabi farm and Matsumoto Castle, a National Treasure of Japan dating back to the 16th Century. Tonight, enjoy a wonderful Japanese-style dinner at your hotel. (B,L,D)

      TOUR HIGHLIGHT
      WHY WASABI Take a private tour of a wasabi farm to learn more about how itโ€™s grown and the importance of wasabi in Japanese culture and cuisine. Eat lunch at the farm and sample wasabi ice cream.


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  • Day 6 Day 6: Takayama
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Takayama

      Takayama Treasures Today begins at the morning market, where farmers display locally grown fruits, vegetables, and flowers. Visit Takayama Jinya, a former government office during the Edo Period from 1692-1868. This well-preserved building is a national historic site and the only remaining building of its kind in Japan. End with a fun sake tasting. (B)

      LOCAL FAVORITE
      FOR SAKEโ€™S SAKE Go sake tasting in the San-Machi Suji historic districtโ€”famous for lacquerware shops and sake breweries, and identified by the โ€œsugidama,โ€ balls made of cedar branches that adorn the entrances.


      FREE TIME TIPS
      EXPLORE MORE After included sightseeing, the balance of the day is at leisure, providing you with time to explore the narrow streets where merchants buy and sell as they have for 300 years. Transfers between town and your resort will run every two hours.


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  • Day 7 Day 7: Takayamaโ€“Shirakawaโ€“Kanazawa
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Takayamaโ€“Shirakawaโ€“Kanazawa

      Enchanting Valleys & Tranquil Gardens This morning, enjoy a drive through the mountainous Shokawa Valley to Shirakawa; a remote region of Japan home to several UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Here explore the unique Gassho-Zukuri style (joined hands) thatched houses that can be found only here. Continue to the scenic town of Kanazawa, situated between the mountains and the Sea of Japan. Explore Kenroku-en Garden and take part in a gold leaf class, where youโ€™ll learn about this ancient craft and make your own bento box. (B,L)

      TOUR HIGHLIGHT
      PERFECTION OF TRANQUILITY Kenroku-en is one of Japanโ€™s three great gardens and dates from the 1670s. Translated to English the name means โ€œGarden of Six Qualities,โ€ referring to the six essential attributes that make up a perfect garden: spaciousness, tranquility, artifice, antiquity, water, and magnificent views. One of the gardenโ€™s most stunning attractions is Kasumigaike pond with its island called Horai, which is meant to symbolize long life and eternal prosperity.


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  • Day 8 Day 8: Kanazawaโ€“Kyoto
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Kanazawaโ€“Kyoto

      Sushi, Shrines & Temples This morning, drive south to Kyoto. On arrival, participate in a Japanese cooking class for lunch. Then, youโ€™ll visit two of the cityโ€™s most important sites: Fushimi Inari Shrine and Kiyomizu Temple. This evening, you have the option to stay in a traditional Japanese ryokan (additional expense and pre-booking required). (B,L)

      LOCAL FAVORITE
      TURNING JAPANESE, I REALLY THINK SO Japan is known for its cuisine, which is deeply engrained into the culture. What better way to gain insights into the local way of life than through your stomach? Participate in a special cooking class under the instruction of a local chef to learn how to make miso soup, teriyaki chicken, and makizushi, more commonly known as a sushi roll.

      TOUR HIGHLIGHT
      SENSATIONAL SHRINES While in Kyoto one must take a step back in time to explore this historic former capital and its important wooden shrines and temples. Explore Fushimi Inari Shrine, renowned for the thousands of brightly hued Torii Gate. Afterward, continue to the Higashiyama District to visit Kiyomizu Temple, the โ€œPure Water Temple,โ€ with stunning views over Kyoto. Along the way, walk through the busy streets, where shops and restaurants have been catering to pilgrims for centuries.


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  • Day 9 Day 9: Kyoto
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Kyoto

      Golden Gift This morning starts with a visit to stunning Kinkakuji, the Temple of the Gold Pavilion. Next, visit Yuzen Handmade Corner to learn about the Yuzen dyeing technique used to decorate kimonos by painting dye directly on the cloth. Make your own souvenir using this traditional method. End the day at Sanjusajendo Temple, famous for its 1,001 statues of Kannon, the Buddhist goddess of mercy. Flanking the main statue are 1,000 more life-sized statues, covered in gold leaf, with 40 arms believed to have the power to save 25 worlds! (B)

      FREE TIME TIPS
      EXPLORE MORE Join your Tour Director for a walking tour through Gion or visit more of Kyotoโ€™s historic temples. This and many more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyGlobus.


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  • Day 10 Day 10: Kyotoโ€“Nara Excursion
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Kyotoโ€“Nara Excursion

      Living Large, No Giant Travel to nearby Nara to visit Kasuga Shrine and Todaiji Temple, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Tonight, your Tour Director hosts a farewell dinner to celebrate your discovery of Japan. (B,D)

      TOUR HIGHLIGHT
      NARA GIANTS Travel to Nara Park, one of the largest in Japan, and famous for its free-roaming deer amid its shrines and temples. Kasuga Shrine, the most celebrated in Nara, is a Shinto shrine with some 3,000 stone and bronze lanterns. On the opposite end of the park is Todaiji Temple, one of Japanโ€™s most significant temples. Originally built in 752 AD and again after a fire in 1692, the temple is only two-thirds its original size yet remains one of the worldโ€™s largest wooden buildings. The Daibutsu (Giant Buddha) inside the main hall is made of copper and bronze, weighs 250 tons and is 49 feet tall.


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  • Day 11 Day 11: Kyotoโ€“Hiroshima
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Kyotoโ€“Hiroshima

      A Need for Speed Board one of Japanโ€™s famous shinkansen (bullet train) bound for historic Hiroshima. Join your Local guide for a visit to the 400-year-old Shukkei-en Garden, where natural landscapes are represented in miniature form. (B)

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  • Day 12 Day 12: Hiroshima
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Hiroshima

      Give Peace a Chance Explore the highlights of Hiroshima with your Local Guide. (B)

      TOUR HIGHLIGHT
      MONUMENTS & MEMORIALS Start your guided tour of Hiroshima at Peace Memorial Park and see the Peace Memorial, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that has been preserved just as it was on August 6, 1945, immediately after the bombing. You will also visit the Memorial Museum and Memorial Hall, which commemorate the lives lost that day. Then, travel by the Ferry from Peace Memorial Park to Miyajima Island. Here, visit Itsukushima Shrine, another UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its floating Torii Gate and enjoy free time for lunch and to explore the many shops.


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  • Day 13 Day 13: Hiroshimaโ€“Osaka
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 13: Hiroshimaโ€“Osaka

      Big City, Bright Lights Board one of Japanโ€™s famous shinkansen (bullet train) bound for Osaka, known for its food and nightlife with some history mixed in. Start sightseeing with your Local Guide at Osaka Castle and the surrounding park. Then explore Minami, the cityโ€™s most famous entertainment district, encompassing the districts of Shinsaibashi and Namba and the famed Dontonbori Street. Start with lunch featuring okonomiyaki, a delicious pancake dish famous in Osaka. Then, explore this exciting area on foot with your guide. From museums and shopping to theater and dining, this is where the locals come for fun. (B,L)

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  • Day 14 Day 14: Osaka
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 14: Osaka

      Easy Exploration Enjoy a full day at your leisure. (B)

      FREE TIME TIPS
      EXPLORE MORE Return to Minami for further exploration or perhaps visit the Open-Air Museum of Japanese Farm Houses. Whatever you choose to do, weโ€™ve included a subway and bus pass to make exploring easy.


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  • Day 15 Day 15: Osaka
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 15: Osaka

      Say it Ainโ€™t Sayonara Your tour ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

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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: 5 / Max: 80

Age range allowed for this experience.

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