Worldwide brochure 2022-2023

FAR EAST • JAPAN
Japan’s
Cultural Treasures
Duration • 12 days & 10 nights
Category • Superior
Small-group tour • From £5,495 (incl. flights)
This group tour features…
Small group size – average 15
people (max 24)
Kyoto
4-star accommodation
Flexible – extensions & flight
upgrades available
International flights
Transfers in air-conditioned vehicles
Experienced local tour manager
10 breakfasts & 4 lunches
Guided sightseeing & entrance fees
Bullet train travel
Cherry blossom season departures
Weather
Tokyo
J F M A M J J A S O N D
A 10 10 13 19 23 25 29 31 27 21 17 12
B 0 1 4 9 14 18 22 24 20 14 8 3
C 43 58 94 119 132 181 128 147 181 158 84 44
J F M A M J J A S O N D
A 6 6 10 17 22 25 29 30 26 20 14 8
B -2 -1 1 7 12 16 21 22 17 11 5 0
C 78 83 111 134 142 228 214 126 181 111 78 65
A: Maximum average temperature (°C)
B: Minimum average temperature (°C)
C: Average rainfall (mm)
Discover the cultural heritage of Japan on
this exciting journey through the country’s
main island of Honshu. Begin with an
exploration of Tokyo and the nearby Hakone
National Park, visit the tranquil Kenroku-en
garden and the castle of Kanazawa before
exploring the imperial city of Kyoto, with its
many temples and shrines. Experience the
sombre modern history of Hiroshima, then
visit the picturesque island of Miyajima with
its celebrated torii gate. Finish with a visit
to Himeji, famed for its castle and gardens,
before flying home from Tokyo.
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES
Traditional tea ceremony experience
and cooking class in Kyoto
Visit Shirakawago to see the UNESCOlisted
gasshō-zukuri houses
Tour the Nomura Samurai House
historic home and garden
Try your hand at gold-leaf making in
Kanazawa
Day 1: Fly to Tokyo
Overnight flight from London (regional
connections available) to Tokyo Haneda airport
with British Airways. (N)
Day 2: Tokyo
Arrive and transfer to the Grand Prince Hotel
New Takanawa (or similar) for 3 nights. (N)
Day 3: Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park
Full-day excursion to the Fuji-Hakone-Izu
Gasshō-zukuri houses, Shirakawago
National Park for views of Mount Fuji, a
cruise on Lake Ashi and a ride on the Mount
Komagatake Ropeway (cable car). (B, L)
Day 4: Tokyo
Full-day tour visiting Asakusa Kannon temple,
Tokyo National Museum, the Imperial East
Garden and the peaceful Meiji shrine. Lunch
will be a kushiage meal of fried meat and
vegetables. (B, L)
Day 5: Kanazawa
Morning departure by shinkansen (bullet
train) to Kanazawa. Visit Kanazawa castle park,
Kenroku-en garden and the Nomura Samurai
House. Stay 2 nights at the Crowne Plaza ANA
Kanazawa (or similar). (B, L)
Days 6: Kanazawa • Shirakawago
Morning visit to a gold-leaf workshop, where
you can learn how to embellish with gold leaf,
and Omicho market. Afternoon excursion
to Shirakawago to see the UNESCO-listed
gasshō-zukuri houses notable for their unique
architectural style. (B)
Days 7-8: Kyoto
Travel by express train to Kyoto. Visits include
Nijo Castle, a walking tour of Nishiki market
to tour the numerous food stalls, and the
WAK cultural centre, housed in a wooden
townhouse known as a machiya, for a
cooking class and a traditional tea ceremony
experience. The following day is at leisure to
explore Kyoto at your own pace. Stay 2 nights
at the New Miyako Hotel (or similar). (B)
Day 9: Kyoto • Hiroshima
Morning visit to Kinkakuji temple (Golden
Pavilion), then Ryoanji temple, famous for its
Zen rock garden. Afternoon tour of the
historic city of Nara, then continue to Osaka
to catch the bullet train south to Hiroshima.
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