Collective tour. Local guide during visits. Breakfast and some of the meals included. Departures are guaranteed (min 2 participants). Subject to availability. Max 28 participants. Less than 22 days before departure availability on request. Transfers and visits with private and public means of transportation (trains, buses, shuttles, on foot). Transfers can be attended by tourists of different nationalities.,
Itinerary
Giorno 1 — Tokyo
Welcome in Italian upon arrival and transfer to the hotel using public transportation accompanied by the assistant who will be available for information and hotel check-in., The room is available starting from 15., available evening, Tokyo is a unique, surprising, elusive city. Those who have never seen it and expect an exotic oriental city are disappointed: Tokyo appears as a modern and chaotic megalopolis, densely packed with buildings - space is precious - a true asphalt jungle without a common thread, without the monuments, avenues, and typical buildings of large cities. But appearances are deceiving. The history and atmosphere of Tokyo are revealed in the details of its neighborhoods; unexpected beauty is found in its interiors; vibrancy is found in its rich cultural life, in its museums among the best in the world, in the daily life of a constantly moving people., accommodation,
Giorno 2 — Tokyo
Breakfast, Full-day guided tour of Tokyo in Italian: Visit the Meiji Jingu Shinto Shrine to discover Japanese history and culture. Continue with a walk through the Harajuku district, famous for its fashion and unique shops. Then explore the charming Asakusa district, home to Senso-ji Temple, the oldest temple in the city, and Nakamisedori Street, renowned for its traditional shops. Finally, enjoy a stunning panoramic view of the metropolis from the Sunshine 60 Observatory "Tenbou Park". Lunch is included during the tour, available evening, accommodation,
Giorno 3 — Tokyo
Breakfast, free day, accommodation ***OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES*** (see supplements) - CANNOT BE PURCHASED ON SITE. Accommodation at the scheduled hotel (or similar), Optional Guided Tour: Kamakura & Enoshima
Full-day guided tour in Italian. Departure for Kamakura and visit to the famous Great Buddha, the monumental statue originally housed in Kotokuin Temple, standing alone under the sky of Kamakura since 1495, when the temple was destroyed by a tsunami. The tour continues to Hasedera Temple, with its beautiful garden full of hydrangeas and colorful flowers. Next, proceed to Enoshima, a picturesque island connected to the mainland by a bridge. Ideal for a day trip, Enoshima is a renowned seaside destination offering a unique combination of culture, relaxed atmosphere, and breathtaking scenery. On clear days, it is possible to enjoy a stunning view of Mount Fuji against the ocean backdrop. The island, considered the home of the “naked goddess,” is famous for Enoshima Shrine, dedicated to the goddess of fortune and wealth, Benzaiten. Meals not included,
Auto
Giorno 4 — Tokyo → Kaga onsen
Breakfast, You leave your main luggage at the hotel in Tokyo and only bring the necessary items for the night to Kagaonsen in a carry-on bag., The main luggage will be transported separately from Tokyo to Osaka., Full day guided tour in Italian. Transfer to Tokyo station and departure by shinkansen bullet train (2nd class - reserved seats) to Kanazawa station. Departure by private bus to Shirakawa-go, the village with characteristic thatched-roof houses, twinned with Alberobello and declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Transfer to the renowned hot spring resort of Kaga Onsen by private bus and check-in at a ryokan, where you can immediately relax with a nice hot bath. Dinner and overnight stay in traditional Japanese style., accommodation citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square,
Auto
Giorno 5 — Kaga onsen → Osaka
Breakfast, Departure by private bus to Shirakawa-go, the village famous for its steep thatched-roof houses, twinned with Alberobello and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After the visit, depart for Osaka by express train. Upon arrival and hotel check-in, you will have free time to explore the city center independently and discover Osaka’s vibrant nightlife, accommodation New Zealand Group Tour + Cook Islands,
Auto
Giorno 6 — Osaka → Hiroshima
Breakfast, You leave your main luggage at the hotel in Osaka and only bring the necessary items for the night to Hiroshima in a carry-on bag., The main luggage will be transported separately from Osaka to Kyoto., Full day guided tour in Italian. Transfer to Himeji by private bus and visit to Koko-en Park and the magnificent castle of the city, belonging to the Sengoku period and included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1993. The castle is nicknamed "White Heron" because of its bright white color. We will then continue to Hiroshima, also by private bus. Arrival and check-in at the hotel in Hiroshima. Dinner included., accommodation RAMADA PLAZA JHV,
Treno
Giorno 7 — Hiroshima → Kyoto
Breakfast, Full day guided tour in Italian. Transfer to Miyajima Island by private bus and ferry. Visit Miyajima, "the island where men and gods coexist", and discover the beautiful Itsukushima Shrine, consisting of a series of stilt structures dating back to the 6th century, mainly known for its majestic torii gate that stands in the sea. For lunch, you will taste okonomiyaki (a typical regional dish cooked on a griddle) in a local restaurant. Visit the Peace Memorial Museum and Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome, the famous building that survived the bombing in 1945 and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Departure from Hiroshima to Kyoto by shinkansen train (2nd class, reserved seats). Arrival in Kyoto and transfer to the hotel on foot., available evening, accommodation All sights of Mexico,
Auto
Giorno 8 — Kyoto
Breakfast, Full day dedicated to visiting Kyoto and Nara in Italian language and with a private bus. Visit to the Golden Pavilion of Kinkaku-ji, the city's symbol temple made famous by the novel of writer Yukio Mishima, and the Ryoan-ji temple with its Zen rock garden. In the afternoon, transfer by private bus to Nara and visit the Todai-ji temple, where the Great Buddha is housed, one of the largest bronze statues in the world. This building is located in Nara Park, where many deer live in semi-freedom. Return to Kyoto, stopping along the way at Fushimi Inari Taisha to admire its endless red gates. Lunch included., available evening, accommodation All sights of Mexico,
Giorno 9 — Kyoto
Breakfast, free day, accommodation ***OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES*** (see supplements) - CANNOT BE PURCHASED ON SITE
Visit of Kyoto & Arashiyama: morning dedicated to a guided tour in Italian of one of the most fascinating locations in the city: Arashiyama, where you can find the Togetsu Bridge, which has stood over the Oi River for hundreds of years inspiring artists of every era, the Tenryu-ji Zen temple with its refined garden that looks out onto the mountains, and the famous Bamboo Forest, immersed in a unique and suggestive atmosphere. In the afternoon, visit to the Kiyomizu-dera temple*, founded in 798 (the current buildings are reconstructions from 1633), and its surroundings (Ninen-zaka and Sannen-zaka), ending with a walk in the heart of the Gion district. Return to the hotel. *The building may be partially covered for ongoing restoration work.,
Giorno 10 — Kyoto
Breakfast, If the departure on the last day of the tour is early in the morning, it is not possible to have breakfast (there is no refund)., check-out in the morning, airport transfer with shuttle bus,
Notes
LUGGAGE: A medium-sized luggage (max 20 kg) per person is allowed. Since the luggage space on Japanese trains is very limited, on some occasions the luggage is sent separately to the final destination and it is necessary to have a carry-on bag with the necessary items for overnight stays at intermediate stops. It is possible to add additional luggage to be sent with a supplement (service and supplements upon request).
ROOMS: Triple rooms are always double rooms with an additional bed, often smaller than the two existing beds; triple rooms are subject to availability at the time of booking. Requests for smoking rooms, connecting rooms, adjacent rooms, higher or lower floors, etc., are always on request and not guaranteed.
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Participants must ensure before departure that they have the necessary and valid documentation for entry into the countries visited during the tour.
HOTEL / ITINERARY, CHANGES: The organizing company reserves the right to modify the itinerary and/or hotels with others of similar or higher category, means of transportation, etc., if required by unforeseen circumstances and necessary for the safety and normal continuation of the trip. Furthermore, when it is not possible to accommodate all participants in the same hotel, the group will be divided among different hotels of equal category.
TIPS: not included, at the discretion of the tourist
MEALS: not included unless specified.
PUNCTUALITY: we recommend respecting the scheduled times. No refunds are provided for services missed due to customer delays.
REFUNDS: There are no refunds for parts of the tour or excursions not carried out due to force majeure; in any case, no refund is due to the customer who decides to interrupt the trip or stay.
TATTOOS: Tattoos are rare in Japan and those who have them are seen as gangsters or members of the Yakuza (Japanese mafia). It is not allowed to enter onsen (hot springs) if you have tattoos, even small ones.
TRANSFERS: not included unless specified; if included, they are exclusively for/from the hotels specified in the tour; for transfers to/from other hotels and in case of arrival/departure between 00:00 and 07:30, a supplement applies (upon request). The supplement always applies if the passenger is traveling alone. Requests for transfers not included or for different hotels or for flights outside of regular hours must be made at least 3 weeks before departure, or an additional urgency fee will be applied.
Starts from
9 days / 6 nights - from Tokyo to Kyoto,
Meals
Legend: B breakfast, L lunch, D dinner,
Price includes
Italian airport assistance upon arrival, local guide during visits, entrances, visits and excursions as per the itinerary, accommodation at the scheduled hotel (or similar), meals: breakfasts, lunches, dinners, trains with reserved seats in economy class, airport/hotel transfer with shuttle bus and Italian-speaking assistant, hotel/airport transfer on departure with shuttle bus, without assistance, separate transportation of one luggage (max 20 kg) per person from Tokyo to Osaka and from Osaka to Kyoto,
Price does not include
Opening fee and Zero Risk coverage, medical-luggage-cancellation insurance, unmentioned meals, beverages and extras in general, tip, flights and airport taxes, everything not expressly mentioned in "The fee includes",
Important notes
Double rooms in Japan are rare, always upon request and not guaranteed., If the departure on the last day of the tour is early in the morning, it is not possible to have breakfast (there is no refund)., flight from Osaka Kansai (not included): it is necessary to book flights departing after 08.30 hours.. Comfortable shoes are recommended for walking distances, possibility to purchase optional excursions at the time of booking, excursions cannot be purchased on the spot,
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