Spirit of Japan 14D/13N
Spirit of Japan 14D/13N
Spirit of Japan 14D/13N
14 Days Starting in Tokyo and ending in Osaka
Visiting: Tokyo, Hakone, Hiroshima, Kyoto, Osaka
Tour operator:
Tour code:
58808
Specialist Group:
18-30 Somethings
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Interests:
Tour Overview
Enjoy this spectacular 14-day trip through Japan starting in Tokyo. Travel on bullet trains to the cities of Hakone, Kyoto, Hiroshima and Osaka, discovering Japanese countryside and urban culture along the way.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Tokyo, Japan
Location: Tokyo
Upon arrival at the airport, you'l be transferred to your accommodation.
Upon your arrival at Narita International Airport, meet our representative outside the arrival hall - they will be holding a sign with your name. Enjoy a convenient, hassle-free shared shuttle transfer to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day on your own, exploring your surroundings
Overnight: Tokyo
Day 2: Tokyo, Japan
Location: Tokyo
Tokyo City tour (B)
After breakfast head to the meeting point, your Tokyo tour starts at 9AM, and you should be there at least 10 minutes before departure. During the tour, you will visit the Imperial Palace, Senso-ji Temple, walk around Ginza and enjoy shopping and sightseeing in the Ginza area. You will also get to visit Tokyo tower. At 18:30, the tour will end, you should reach your accommodation on your own, by using public transport or a taxi.
Overnight: Tokyo
Day 3: Tokyo, Japan
Location: Tokyo
Nikko World Heritage Tour (B)
Today starts bright and early, as you should arrive to the meeting point at 8AM. Make sure to have big breakfast beforehand, to gather the strength for the entire day! You will visit Nikko Toshogu Srine, and get to enjoy Japanese-style cuisine. You will also visit lake Chuzenji and Kegon falls. The tour will end at 7PM at the Shinjuku Station West Exit, from there you should find your own transport back to your accommodation.
Day 4: Tokyo - Hakone, Japan
Location: Hakone
Mt. Fuji, Hakone and Hot springs (B)
This morning you will meet up at 8AM to depart towards Mt. Fuji. Later on, you will get to enjoy Japanese-style cuisine, go on a short lake Ashi cruise, take a cableway ride up to the spiritual Hakone Srine Mototsumiya. In the end of the, at the end of the day tour, please find your way to the hotel by taxi or public transport.
Overnight, Hakone
Day 5: Hakone - Hiroshima, Japan
Location: Hiroshima
Catch a high-speed bullet train to Hiroshima.
Spend the morning at leisure, but make sure to catch your train to Hiroshima in time. Your train departs at 13:30. Around 4PM you will arrive in Hiroshima, and you will have the rest of the evening off, to explore your new surroundings.
Overnight: Hiroshima
Day 6: Hiroshima, Japan
Location: Hiroshima
Miyajima tour
After breakfast head to the meeting point, to catch your bus to M Miyajimaguchi. From Miyajimaguchi to Miyajima Port Go to Miyajima by ferry. Here you get to visit Itsukushima Shrine. Depart from Miyajimaguchi Take the bus to Peace Memorial Park. Visit - Peace Memorial Park & Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, visit Atomic Bomb dome. Arrive at JR Hiroshima Station, at the end of the day, please reach your accommodation on your own
Overnight: Hiroshima
Day 7: Hiroshima - Kyoto, Japan
Location: Kyoto
Head to Kyoto and enjoy a night tour in Kimono
After having breakfast, proceed to Hiroshima station by your own. Board the Shinkansen Nozomi Exp. and reach Kyoto Station. Take a taxi and reach the hotel by your own. After arriving to your accommodation, you will have some time to relax before your night tour starts. At 3:30PM, proceed to your meeting point for your next activity. Yume Kyoto - Kimono Dress-up Experience trying on an authentic kimono. Customers' clothes and unnecessary belongings will be brought in advance to the dinner venue, Gion Yoshi-Ima. Nene no Michi Take a stroll from the Yume Kyoto Kodai-ji Temple Shop to Yasaka Shrine while enjoying the atmosphere. Visit - Yasaka Shrine. This shrine is famous for the Gion Festival. Gion - Take a stroll in areas such as Hanamikoji street and Tatsumi Bridge. Tea Ceremony and Dinner at Gion Yoshi-ima. Change clothes At Gion Yoshi-Ima, change back into your own clothes. At this point the tour ends, and you should find your own way back to the accommodation.
Overnight: Kyoto
Day 8: Kyoto, Japan
Location: Kyoto
Kyoto Free Day
Today, enjoy free time around Kyoto.
Today is a free day for you to enjoy Kyoto on your own.
Overnight: Kyoto
Day 9: Kyoto, Japan
Location: Kyoto
Today, enjoy free time around Kyoto.
Today is a free day for you to enjoy Kyoto on your own.
Overnight: Kyoto
Day 10: Kyoto, Japan
Location: Kyoto
Nara City tour
After Breakfast proceed for Kyoto & Nara City Tour. At 8:30AM you need to arrive to the meeting point on your own. During the day you will visit - Nijo Castle, Kinkaku-ji Temple, Kyoto Imperial Palace, Kitano Tenmangu Shrine. From Kyoto you will head to Nara, where you will visit Nara Park and Todai-ji Temple (Great Buddha) and Kasuga Taisha Shrine & Nara Nagomikan. From here you will catch the train back to Kyoto Station, from which you will need to find your way back to your hotel.
Overnight: Kyoto
Day 11: Kyoto - Osaka, Japan
Location: Osaka
Osaka walking tour
After an early breakfast, travel to Osaka by JR Special Rapid service trains. Around 10AM you will reach Osaka, you can check into your accommodation and enjoy some free time. Later, you will visit floating garden observatory and board a local train from Osaka station to Osakajokoen Station, here you will board Aqua Liner and get to visit Osaka castle. around 5PM take the Subway From Temmabashi Station to Higashi-Umeda Station, where your todays activities end.
Overnight: Osaka
Day 12: Osaka, Japan
Location: Osaka
World Heritage Site - Mt. Koya Tour
After Breakfast Proceed for the tour. At 8:30AM depart from Nankai Namba Station to Gokurakubashi Station (Nankai Railway). Depart from Gokurakubashi Station to Koyasan Station. Later on sightseeing at Mt. Koya and visit Okuno-in and Danjogaran. Lunch- Enjoy Buddhist Vegetarian Cuisine Lunch Koyasan Temple Lodging. Depart from Koyasan Station to Gokurakubashi Station. Depart from Gokurakubashi Station to Nankai Namba Station (Nankai Railway). Arrive at Nankai Railway Namba Station
Overnight: Osaka
Day 13: Osaka, Japan
Location: Osaka
Free day in Osaka
Today you can enjoy a free day in Osaka
Day 14: Osaka, Japan
Location: Osaka
Departure day
After a nice breakfast it's time to checkout from your accommodation and catch your transfer to Kansai International Airport. We wish you a great journey ahead!
What's Included
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Accommodation
13N in hostel, 3-star hotels or 4-star hotels
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Transport
Airport transfers
Railway pass -
Meals
13B
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Activities
Full Day Tokyo City Tour
Nikko World Heritage Tour
Hiroshima & Miyajima Tour
Kyoto Night Tour in Kimono
Kyoto Tour
Kyoto & Nara City Tour
Osaka Walking Tour
World Heritage Site - Mt. Koya Tour
Mt. Fuji, Hakone & Hot Spring Tour
Kobe Walking Tour -
Guides
English speaking guide for some experiences
What's Not Included
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Transfers to and from hotel to train station and tour meeting points
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Personal Expenses
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Tips
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Travel Insurance
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Airfare
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Other meals and drink
Check out our Q&As
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Is there an age limit?
No! Most of our bamba travellers fall between the ages of 18 - 35, but everyone is young at heart and welcome to come experience the world with us! If you are between the ages of 18 and 118, we invite you to travel with bamba and have the time of your life! Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Most of our trips cater to the adventurous independent traveller. In fact, many of our travellers arrive on their own and quickly find that they easily meet like-minded people along the way at their hostels, on transportation, or during activities.
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Do I need travel insurance?
We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance for your trip, especially when travelling in developing countries. Bamba does not include travel insurance of any type.Your current medical insurance may cover part of your trip, so it is important for you to become familiar with your current coverage. We recommend purchasing additional travel insurance that provides coverage for medical emergencies, emergency evacuation and repatriation, lost or stolen items and unforeseen cancellations. If you plan to participate in activities such as white-water rafting, trekking, sand-buggy rides, etc please make sure they are included in your policy.
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