9-Nights Japan Discovery
CostSaver · 9 days
Escorted
From $3,555 per person
Experience the many contrasts of Japan, from the modern metropolis of Tokyo to the spectacular beauty of Mt. Fuji and Kyoto with its stunning temples and colourful Geisha district. From travelling by bullet train and seeing the cherry blossoms bloom in the springtime, on this 10-day trip you’ll gain an understanding of what makes Japan such an unmissable travel destination.
Dining Summary
- 4 Dinner (D)
- 9 Breakfast (B)
- Visit the Tokyo Metropolitan Observatory, Sensoji Temple and Nakamise shopping street at Asakusa and the Meiji Jingu Shrine
- Drive up to the 5th Station for panoramic views
- View Mt. Fuji
- Visit Kinkaku-ji Temple and Heian-jingu Shrine
- Visit Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima Island, and the Peace Memorial Park and Museum
- Visit the Bikan Historical Quarter
- 3-star stays
- Deluxe coach and train travel
- Mt Fuji: Admire the stunning countryside at Mt. Fuji 5th Station.
- Tokyo: Jump aboard the high-speed Bullet Train towards the cultural hub of Kyoto.
- Miyajima: Discover the majestic Itsukushima Shrine and learn a new skill when you join a Local Specialist to practice making Momiji Manjyu.
- Hiroshima: Discover the rich history when you visit the Peace Memorial Museum and Park.
Air
Itinerary
Osaka
Excursions
Kobe - Osaka Day Tour
— Optional Private Excursions
Highlights:
- Osaka Castle
- Umeda Sky Building
- Shitennoji Temple
- Dontonbori
Tour can operate: Afternoon
Wheelchair Accessible: No – due to the nature of the sites and the transportation
Physical Activity Level: Moderate – involves walking and exploring multiple sites
Inclusions: (include any info regarding transportation to/from the Cruise ship in this section)
- Transfers and sightseeing as specified in the itinerary by private vehicle
- Services of driver and private English-speaking guide during sightseeing and transfers (different guide and driver in each city)
- Local restaurant lunches including 1 drink per person (soft drink, local beer, bottled water, tea or coffee)
- Pier permits
- Complimentary local bottled water during sightseeing/transfers
- Entrance fees while sightseeing
- Any accommodations/ meals/ flights/ sightseeing/ transfers other than specified
- Excess baggage charges
- Gratuities to the local guides and drivers
- Travel insurance (recommended)
- Any expenses of a personal nature such as laundry, minibar charges, telephone charges, etc.
- Any visa
Himeji
Hiroshima
Kyoto
Tokyo
Excursions
Wheeling Your Way Through Tokyo - 6 Hours
— Optional Private Excursions
Forget the bus, get out of the car, and by no means take the subway – experience Tokyo by bicycle a seemingly unusual way to explore one of the world’s largest megalopolises. But once on your bike and pedaling through the city’s many and varied neighborhoods you will experience Tokyo in a truly unique way.
You will transfer to Chuo-ku, Tokyo where you choose your bicycle and try it out before setting off. Once ready and under the supervision of your cycling guide set off for the Tour de Tokyo pedaling your way through some of the distinctive districts that make Tokyo so memorable:–
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Tsukishima (traditional market area famed for its monjayaki savoury pancake) and Tsukiji Outer Market the largest seafood market in the world.
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Ginza (Tokyo’s chic shopping district – the city’s “Fifth Avenue”)
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Shinbashi Station (Japan’s oldest railway station)
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Azabu Juban Village (eclectic, eccentric and exciting – where trendy meets traditional)
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Roppongi, Aoyama and Harajuku & Omotesando (iconic architecture and fashion forward for today’s Tokyo)
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Yoyogi Park (site of the 1964 Olympic Village – weather permitting enjoy a picnic lunch)
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The New National Stadium (site of the 2020 Opening Ceremonies)
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Meiji Jingu Shrine (Tokyo’s revered Shinto Shrine set within a verdant forest park)
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Yoyogi National Stadium (Tange Kenzo’s stunning design for the 1964 Tokyo Olympic Games)
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Jingu Gaien Mall (the beautiful Gingko lined Avenue)
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Akasaka Palace (the magnificent State Guest House)
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Parliament House (the site of the National Diet)
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Imperial Palace Grounds (The Iconic Nijubashi Bridge and the moat)
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Tokyo Station + KITTE (Marunouchi Minami Exit side)
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15:00: Arrive at Chuo-ku, Tokyo – the end of this Tokyo tour
Available Dates
| From | To | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 12, 2026 | Dec 21, 2026 | $3,555 |
| Feb 6, 2027 | Feb 15, 2027 | $4,095 |
| Mar 6, 2027 | Mar 15, 2027 | $4,095 |
| Mar 13, 2027 | Mar 22, 2027 | $4,095 |
| Mar 20, 2027 | Mar 29, 2027 | $4,095 |
| Mar 24, 2027 | Apr 2, 2027 | $4,095 |
| Mar 27, 2027 | Apr 5, 2027 | $4,350 |
| Mar 31, 2027 | Apr 9, 2027 | $4,350 |
| Apr 3, 2027 | Apr 12, 2027 | $4,350 |
| Apr 10, 2027 | Apr 19, 2027 | $4,475 |
Terms & Additional Information
All fares are quoted in US Dollars.