Visit Japan, a country with four distinctive seasons. Each one highlighting a different but equally spectacular aspect of the country’s natural beauty.
In the spring the renowned cherry blossoms delight the senses.
In the autumn, experience the treasures of Japan among the warm foliage of reds, oranges and yellows.
This escorted, special tour lets you experience major World Heritage sites in Kyoto and Takayama as well as the modern, vibrant Tokyo.
* Please refer to general booking conditions.
* Taxes are correct at the time of printing, however will vary depending on the departure points and the currency exchange rate.
| *Departure from Auckland, Christchurch |
| Day1 : New Zealand - Narita (NRT) - Tokyo |
Tokyo |
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Depart New Zealand on your flight to Tokyo. |
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Upon arrival at Narita Airport, clear customs and immigration before boarding the Airport Limousine Bus to your
accommodation in Tokyo for 2 nights. |
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| Day 2: Tokyo |
Tokyo   |
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Breakfast at the hotel, before a full day sightseeing.
This tour includes Tokyo Tower Observatory, Tea Ceremony at Happoen Gardens, lunch, Asakusa Kannon Temple and Nakamise Shopping Arcade. |
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| Day 3: Tokyo - Kawaguchiko |
Kawaguchiko  |
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Breakfast at the hotel.
Full day Mt Fuji and Hakone sightseeing by chartered coach with English Speaking Guide. Lunch is included.
Dinner at your hotel.
Accommodation ay Kawaguchi-ko for 1 night. |
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| Day 4: Kawaguchiko - Matsumoto - Takayama |
Takayama |
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Breakfast at the hotel.
Travel by chartered coach to Takayama with an English Speaking Guide. Take a brief stop at Matsumoto en route.
Upon arrival in Takayama visit Jin-Ya and the Old Private Houses of Takayama.
Accommodation in Takayama for 1 night. |
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| Day 5 : Takayama - Shirakawago - Nagoya |
Nagoya |
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Breakfast at the hotel.
Enjoy a full day sightseeing today by chartered coach with an English Speaking Guide. Visit the World heritage listed Shirakawago. Lunch at a local restaurant before departing for Nagoya.
In Nagoya visit the Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology.
Accommodation in Nagoya for 1 night. |
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| Day 6: Nagoya - Shiga |
Shiga |
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Breakfast at the hotel.
Depart Nagoya for Shiga stopping at the Shigaraki and Miho Museums en route. Lunch at a local restaurant before arriving in Shiga. Dinner at your hotel.
Accommodation in Shiga for 1 night. |
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| Day 7: Shiga - Nara - Kyoto |
Kyoto |
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Breakfast at the hotel.
Full day sightseeing in Nara by chartered coach with an English Speaking Guide. Visit Todaiji Temple, Kasuga Shrine and Horyuji.
Accommodation in Kyoto for 2 nights. |
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| Day 8: Kyoto |
Kyoto |
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Breakfast at the hotel.
Full day sightseeing in Kyoto by chartered coach with an English Speaking Guide. Visit Nijo Castle, Golden Pavilion, Imperial Palace, Sanjusangendo, and Kiyomizu Temple.
Lunch included today.
Enjoy specialdinner at the local temple. |
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| Day 9: Kyoto - Tokyo |
Tokyo |
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Breakfast at the hotel.
Morning free to explore Kyoto. In the afternoon travel by Shinkansen to Tokyo for your last night in Japan.
Accommodation in Tokyo for 1 night. |
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| Day 10: Tokyo - Narita Airport |
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Breakfast at the hotel.
Free until departure. Travel to Narita Airport by chartered coach. Check in for your flight back to New Zealand, and depart Narita. |
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| Day 11: New Zealand |
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Arrive in New Zealand. |
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* Please refer to general booking conditions.
