Discover Japan

Questions? Call us: 1-866-549-7614

Japan is an intricate blend of East and West. Delve into this society with its deep traditions and customs and find a nation that leads the world in innovation, style and progress.

Trip Details

Duration: 14 day(s)
Visited Areas: Japan
Trip Type: Wildlife Tours , Overland Adventure Travel , Cultural Tour
Airfare not included

Trip Price (per Person)

USD	1855.00
CAD	1855.00
EUR	1395.00
GBP	930.00
NZD	2600.00
AUD	2175.00
or call: 1-866-549-7614

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Tokyo

Arrive in Tokyo at any time.

Day 2-3 Takayama

Nestled in the mountains, this town retains an old charm nurtured by its ryokans, sake breweries and craft shops.

Day 4-5 Hiroshima

Don't miss a visit to the Peace Park, the famous Torii Gate, and, after a short ferry ride, Miyajima Island – the Island of Shrines.

Day 6-7 Nagasaki

A thriving center for Western trade and culture. Feeling brave? Try the local specialty Fugu, or blowfish, for lunch.

Day 8-10 Himeji - Kyoto

The centre of artistic and cultural history in Japan, Kyoto will leave you breathless with its temples, gardens and traditional courtyards. If you're lucky, you may catch a glimpse of a geisha popping into a teahouse in the narrow alleyways of Gion.

Day 11-12 Mt. Fuji - Kawaguchiko

Spend the night at the base of one of the most famous mountains in the world. Get lost in the throngs of pilgrims, families and school groups who come to make the ascent.

Day 13 Tokyo

Take part in some last minute shopping for high tech gadgets upon your return to this exciting city.

Trip Information

Accommodation	Hotels (9 nts), traditional inns and onsen spas (4 nts).
Brochure Notes	1. All travellers must arrive with a 14-day - Ordinary (only) - Japan Rail (JR) pass. Please arrange this through your travel agent.2. MT. FUJI CLIMBING SEASON is as follows.From July 1 - August 27: Groups will spend 1 night in Kawaguchiko and 1 night on Mt Fuji in simple guesthouse accommodation and can climb to the top.From May 1-Jun 30/Aug 28-Nov 1: Groups will spend spend 2 nights in Kawaguchiko and drive to Station 5 and hike down the mountain (not up!)From Nov 2 - April 30: It is not possible to climb Mt Fuji as buses do not run up the mountain. Trips will spend 2 days in Kawaguchiko and do walks around the 5 lake region.
Departure	Departs every second Monday, Mar-Dec
DepEnd	Mon-Sun
Group Size	Max 14, Avg 10
Included Highlights	Hida Folk Village, Takayama, Himeji Castle entry, Kinkaku Ji Temple, Nijo Castle entry, Ryoan Ji Temple entry, Excursion to Miyajima Island, Mt Fuji climb (during climbing season only)
Local Payment	USD250 + Passengers must purchase their own 14 day Japan Rail Pass (Ordinary) before arriving in Japan.
Meals Included	1 Dinner.
StartFinish	ex Tokyo
Testimonial	"Well organized, great cross section of the country and great sites and insight. Super hotels and ryokans. And it was fun!!! A lot more fun than we expected!!!" - Judith Farrin travelled on Discover Japan
Transport	Local bus, bullet train, tram, taxis, ferry, walking.
Brochure Intro	Japan is an intricate blend of East and West. Delve into this society with its deep traditions and customs and find a nation that leads the world in innovation, style and progress.

When can I go?

Start Date	Finish Date	Places Available
2008-06-09	2008-06-22	1
2008-06-23	2008-07-06	4
2008-07-07	2008-07-20	1
2008-08-18	2008-08-31	1
2008-09-01	2008-09-14	5
2008-09-29	2008-10-12	1
2008-10-13	2008-10-26	7+
2008-10-27	2008-11-09	7+
2008-11-10	2008-11-23	7+
2008-11-24	2008-12-07	7+
2008-12-08	2008-12-21	7+
2009-03-16	2009-03-29	7+
2009-03-30	2009-04-12	7+
2009-04-13	2009-04-26	7+
2009-04-27	2009-05-10	7+
2009-05-11	2009-05-24	7+
2009-05-25	2009-06-07	7+
2009-06-08	2009-06-21	7+
2009-06-22	2009-07-05	7+
2009-07-06	2009-07-19	7+
2009-07-20	2009-08-02	7+
2009-08-03	2009-08-16	7+
2009-08-17	2009-08-30	7+
2009-08-31	2009-09-13	7+
2009-09-14	2009-09-27	7+
2009-09-28	2009-10-11	7+
2009-10-12	2009-10-25	7+
2009-10-26	2009-11-08	7+
2009-11-09	2009-11-22	7+
2009-11-23	2009-12-06	7+
2009-12-07	2009-12-20	7+