14 Day Sunrise Combination Tour (from Tokyo)
– Tokyo, Kamakura, Nikko, Mt. Fuji, Hakone, Takayama, Shirakawago, Kanazawa, Kyoto, Nara & Hiroshima
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About
Visit Tokyo, Japan’s capital before marvelling at nature in Nikko. See the famous Great Buddha in Kamakura and majestic Mt Fuji, Japan’s most famous landmark. Relax in the mountain resort town of Hakone. Experience Kyoto’s 1,200 year history. Take a step back in history in Shirakawa before strolling through the garden of Kenrokuen and admiring ceramics in Kutaniyaki, Kanazawa. The symbol of world peace, Hiroshima. Miyajima Island, symbolised by the great Torii gate in the sea.
DETAILS
Departures
2019:
26 Feb. – 19 Mar., 7 May – 25 Jun., 27 Aug., 3 Sep., 5 Nov. – 10 Dec.: Tuesday
24 Mar. – 4, 11 Apr., 24-29 Sep.: Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday
1-29 Oct.: Sunday, Tuesday
(Except 14 May, 13 Oct.) *Please note that when the date of stay at the hotel is a blackout date, the tour will not be operated.
26 Feb. – 19 Mar., 7 May – 25 Jun., 27 Aug., 3 Sep., 5 Nov. – 10 Dec.: Tuesday
24 Mar. – 4, 11 Apr., 24-29 Sep.: Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday
1-29 Oct.: Sunday, Tuesday
(Except 14 May, 13 Oct.) *Please note that when the date of stay at the hotel is a blackout date, the tour will not be operated.
Tour Inclusions
English-speaking guide, Accommodation charges, Other admission fees and transportation costs included in the tour
Meals
5 Lunches
*Vegetarian option available. Please request upon reservation.
Guide Service
• English-speaking guide service included on days 2-4 and 6-11 except on board bullet train and on days 5, 12, 13.
• English assistance service included at point of transfer on days 1-4, 6-7, 9, 11, 13*(*only Round Trip Plan).
• English assistance service included at point of transfer on days 1-4, 6-7, 9, 11, 13*(*only Round Trip Plan).
Assembly Point
Narita Airport
Disbanding Point
One Way Trip Plan / Kansai Airport
Round Trip Plan / Narita Airport
Round Trip Plan / Narita Airport
Note
Minimum participants required: 1 person
Return to Tokyo plans, hotel upgrades & some meals plans are available.
Return to Tokyo plans, hotel upgrades & some meals plans are available.
Required When Making Reservations
Please mention arrival and departure flight information.
Prices from (Per person, Land Only)
One Way Trip Plan:
ADULT NZ$4,492 / CHILD NZ$4,015 / SINGLE(EXTRA CHARGE) NZ$1,038
Round Trip Plan:
ADULT NZ$5,003 / CHILD NZ$4,432 / SINGLE(EXTRA CHARGE) NZ$1,414
ADULT NZ$4,492 / CHILD NZ$4,015 / SINGLE(EXTRA CHARGE) NZ$1,038
Round Trip Plan:
ADULT NZ$5,003 / CHILD NZ$4,432 / SINGLE(EXTRA CHARGE) NZ$1,414
ITINERARY
Day 1–––
Narita Airport – Tokyo
Meet a JTB staff member on arrive at Narita Airport and transferred to your hotel.
Day 2–––
Tokyo
Edo Tokyo Morning Tour
FEATURE: Visit Tsukiji Outer Market, TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN, Asakusa and other famous sightseeing spots around Tokyo with an English-speaking guide on this half day tour. Enjoy trying local food at Tsukiji! Find the charm of Tokyo, from the older districts to the bustling downtown areas.
ITINERARY: Imperial Palace and National Diet Building (drive-by), Tsukiji Outer Fish Market (50 min), Kabukiza Theater (drive-by), TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN® (70 min), Sensoji Temple / Namamise Shopping Street (45 min). Free time in the afternoon.
Stay overnight at your hotel in Tokyo.
FEATURE: Visit Tsukiji Outer Market, TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN, Asakusa and other famous sightseeing spots around Tokyo with an English-speaking guide on this half day tour. Enjoy trying local food at Tsukiji! Find the charm of Tokyo, from the older districts to the bustling downtown areas.
ITINERARY: Imperial Palace and National Diet Building (drive-by), Tsukiji Outer Fish Market (50 min), Kabukiza Theater (drive-by), TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN® (70 min), Sensoji Temple / Namamise Shopping Street (45 min). Free time in the afternoon.
Stay overnight at your hotel in Tokyo.
Day 3–L–
Tokyo – Kamakura – Tokyo
1 Day Hidden Kamakura & Enoshima Bay Drive Tour
FEATURE: 1. This bus tour visits Kamakura’s popular sightseeing spots such as Jomyo-ji Temple, Hokoku-ji Temple and Kotoku-in Temple, which are difficult to reach by train, as well as Enoshima.
2. Enjoy some of Japan’s famous powdered matcha green tea and confectionery in the highly refined and tranquil atmosphere of a tearoom in Jomyo-ji Temple, constructed over 400 years ago.
ITINERARY: Jimyo-ji Temple (Green Tea Experience) (40 min), Hotoku-ji Temple (30 min), Great Buddha at Kotoku-in Temple (30 min), Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine (40 min), Japanese Style Lunch, Enoshima (75 min) on the way back to Tokyo. Tour will disband at Shinjuku, Tokyo.
Stay overnight at your hotel in Tokyo.
FEATURE: 1. This bus tour visits Kamakura’s popular sightseeing spots such as Jomyo-ji Temple, Hokoku-ji Temple and Kotoku-in Temple, which are difficult to reach by train, as well as Enoshima.
2. Enjoy some of Japan’s famous powdered matcha green tea and confectionery in the highly refined and tranquil atmosphere of a tearoom in Jomyo-ji Temple, constructed over 400 years ago.
ITINERARY: Jimyo-ji Temple (Green Tea Experience) (40 min), Hotoku-ji Temple (30 min), Great Buddha at Kotoku-in Temple (30 min), Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine (40 min), Japanese Style Lunch, Enoshima (75 min) on the way back to Tokyo. Tour will disband at Shinjuku, Tokyo.
Stay overnight at your hotel in Tokyo.
Day 4–L–
Tokyo – Nikko – Tokyo
Nikko World Heritage 1-Day Tour
FEATURE: The guide will lead participants on a tour of Nikko Toshogu Shrine, registered as a World Heritage Site, while telling them about its rich history. After about 4 years of the shrine’s large-scale repairs which cost around JPY 1.2 billion (USD 10.4 million), the national treasure Yomeimon Gate was once again opened to the public in 2017. Lay your eyes on the richly colored structures that have been restored to their former glory.
ITINERARY: Full day excursion to Nikko by coach. Nikko Toshogu Shrine (90 min), Japanese-style lunch, Lake Chuzenji (10 min), Kegon Falls (30 min), Tobu Nikko Station* (*Disembarkation is possible), Hanyu Parking Area (20 min). Tour disbands on arrival at Shinjuku, Tokyo.
Stay overnight at your hotel in Tokyo.
FEATURE: The guide will lead participants on a tour of Nikko Toshogu Shrine, registered as a World Heritage Site, while telling them about its rich history. After about 4 years of the shrine’s large-scale repairs which cost around JPY 1.2 billion (USD 10.4 million), the national treasure Yomeimon Gate was once again opened to the public in 2017. Lay your eyes on the richly colored structures that have been restored to their former glory.
ITINERARY: Full day excursion to Nikko by coach. Nikko Toshogu Shrine (90 min), Japanese-style lunch, Lake Chuzenji (10 min), Kegon Falls (30 min), Tobu Nikko Station* (*Disembarkation is possible), Hanyu Parking Area (20 min). Tour disbands on arrival at Shinjuku, Tokyo.
Stay overnight at your hotel in Tokyo.
Day 5–––
Tokyo
Entire day free to explore Tokyo.
Stay overnight at your hotel in Tokyo.
Stay overnight at your hotel in Tokyo.
Day 6–L–
Tokyo – Mt Fuji – Hakone
Mt. Fuji-Hakone 1-Day Tour
FEATURE: This guided one-day tour takes you to majestic Mt. Fuji and Hakone. It includes a trip up to Mt. Fuji’s 5th Station at an elevation of 2,300 meters, a cruise on pristine Lake Ashi, and a ride on the Komagatake Ropeway which boasts great views of the surrounding Hakone National Park.
ITINERARY: Mt. Fuji 5th Station (30 min), Lunch, Lake Ashi Cruise (From Kojiri To Hakone-en) (15 min), Mt. Komagatake Ropeway (50 min), Hakone-en. The English-speaking interpreter guide service ends at Hakone-en. Go to the hotel on foot, via bus, or via taxi.
Stay overnight at your hotel in Hakone.
FEATURE: This guided one-day tour takes you to majestic Mt. Fuji and Hakone. It includes a trip up to Mt. Fuji’s 5th Station at an elevation of 2,300 meters, a cruise on pristine Lake Ashi, and a ride on the Komagatake Ropeway which boasts great views of the surrounding Hakone National Park.
ITINERARY: Mt. Fuji 5th Station (30 min), Lunch, Lake Ashi Cruise (From Kojiri To Hakone-en) (15 min), Mt. Komagatake Ropeway (50 min), Hakone-en. The English-speaking interpreter guide service ends at Hakone-en. Go to the hotel on foot, via bus, or via taxi.
Stay overnight at your hotel in Hakone.
Day 7–––
Hakone – Takayama
Transfer to Takayama / Afternoon Tour in Takayama
At Odawara Station board Shinkansen to Nagoya (140 min). From Nagoya Station board a limited express train to Takayama Station (150 min). Visit Yatai Kaikan Hall (30 min), where colourfully decorated traditional festival floats are displayed, Kusakabe Folk craft Museum (20 min), formerly the residence of powerful merchants under government patronage, and the streets of Kami Sannomachi Town (30 min), which preserve traditional Japanese wooden houses.
Stay overnight at your hotel in Takayama.
At Odawara Station board Shinkansen to Nagoya (140 min). From Nagoya Station board a limited express train to Takayama Station (150 min). Visit Yatai Kaikan Hall (30 min), where colourfully decorated traditional festival floats are displayed, Kusakabe Folk craft Museum (20 min), formerly the residence of powerful merchants under government patronage, and the streets of Kami Sannomachi Town (30 min), which preserve traditional Japanese wooden houses.
Stay overnight at your hotel in Takayama.
Day 8–L–
Takayama – Shirakawago – Kanazawa
1-Day Tour in Takayama & Shirakawago / Transfer to Kanazawa
Visit the Morning Market of Takayama (40 min) before your tour to Shirakawago by coach. Shirakawago / Shirakawago Observatory / Japanese style Lunch at a Thatched Roof House (45 min) / Wada Residence (Gassho-zukuri Folk Village) (60 min).
Stay overnight at your hotel in Kanazawa.
Visit the Morning Market of Takayama (40 min) before your tour to Shirakawago by coach. Shirakawago / Shirakawago Observatory / Japanese style Lunch at a Thatched Roof House (45 min) / Wada Residence (Gassho-zukuri Folk Village) (60 min).
Stay overnight at your hotel in Kanazawa.
Day 9–––
Kanazawa – Kyoto
Morning Tour in Kanazawa / Transfer to Kyoto
This morning visit Nagamachi Samurai District / Former Samurai Residence (40 min), Kenrokuen Garden (60 min), Higashi-chaya District (40 min) and Hakuza (gold leaf shop) (30 min). From Kanazawa Station board a train (Limited Express Thunderbird) to Kyoto (145 min).
Stay overnight at your hotel in Kyoto.
This morning visit Nagamachi Samurai District / Former Samurai Residence (40 min), Kenrokuen Garden (60 min), Higashi-chaya District (40 min) and Hakuza (gold leaf shop) (30 min). From Kanazawa Station board a train (Limited Express Thunderbird) to Kyoto (145 min).
Stay overnight at your hotel in Kyoto.
Day 10–L–
Kyoto – Nara – Kyoto
Kyoto & Nara 1 Day Tour
FEATURE: This is a tour full of variety and features a visit to a world heritage site as well as a number of popular sightseeing spots in Kyoto and Nara. The tour is a combination of the Kyoto Morning Tour and Nara Afternoon Tour and includes lunch.
ITINERARY: Full day excursion by coach. Visiting Nijo-jo Castle (50 min), Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion) (45 min), Kyoto Imperial Palace (visiting except on Mondays) (40 min), or Kitano Tenmangu Shrine (visiting on Mondays) (40 min). Japanese style / Western Buffet Lunch is included. Transfer to Nara (90 min). Visit Todaiji Temple (Great Buddaha) / Nara Park (60 min), Kasuga Taisha Shrine (40 min), Nara Nagomi kan (Gift Shop) (20 min).
Stay overnight at your hotel in Kyoto.
FEATURE: This is a tour full of variety and features a visit to a world heritage site as well as a number of popular sightseeing spots in Kyoto and Nara. The tour is a combination of the Kyoto Morning Tour and Nara Afternoon Tour and includes lunch.
ITINERARY: Full day excursion by coach. Visiting Nijo-jo Castle (50 min), Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion) (45 min), Kyoto Imperial Palace (visiting except on Mondays) (40 min), or Kitano Tenmangu Shrine (visiting on Mondays) (40 min). Japanese style / Western Buffet Lunch is included. Transfer to Nara (90 min). Visit Todaiji Temple (Great Buddaha) / Nara Park (60 min), Kasuga Taisha Shrine (40 min), Nara Nagomi kan (Gift Shop) (20 min).
Stay overnight at your hotel in Kyoto.
Day 11–––
Kyoto – Hiroshima – Kyoto
Hiroshima & Miyajima 1-Day Tour
FEATURE: Join this round-trip tour and visit the popular world heritage sites Itsukushima Shrine and the Atomic Bomb Dome.
ITINARARY: This morning board the shinkansen (Nozomi or Hikari) for Hiroshima (110-125 min). Transfer to Miyajima Island, visit Itsukushima Shrine (45 min), enjoy lunch on your own at Miyajima Island (80 min). Visit Hiroshima Peace and Memorial Park / Museum (100 min), Atomic Bomb Dome by motorcoach. Board the Shinkansen train (Nozomi or Hikari) from Hiroshima to Kyoto (110-125 min).
Stay overnight at your hotel in Kyoto.
FEATURE: Join this round-trip tour and visit the popular world heritage sites Itsukushima Shrine and the Atomic Bomb Dome.
ITINARARY: This morning board the shinkansen (Nozomi or Hikari) for Hiroshima (110-125 min). Transfer to Miyajima Island, visit Itsukushima Shrine (45 min), enjoy lunch on your own at Miyajima Island (80 min). Visit Hiroshima Peace and Memorial Park / Museum (100 min), Atomic Bomb Dome by motorcoach. Board the Shinkansen train (Nozomi or Hikari) from Hiroshima to Kyoto (110-125 min).
Stay overnight at your hotel in Kyoto.
Day 12–––
Kyoto
Entire day free to explore Kyoto.
Stay overnight at your hotel in Kyoto.
Stay overnight at your hotel in Kyoto.
One Way Trip Plan
Day 13–––
Kyoto
Entire day free to explore Kyoto.
Stay overnight at your hotel in Kyoto.
Stay overnight at your hotel in Kyoto.
Day 14–––
Kyoto – Kansai Airport
Shuttle Taxi (shared seating)
Free until departure. Transfer to Kansai Airport. You will be advised of today’s departure time.
Free until departure. Transfer to Kansai Airport. You will be advised of today’s departure time.
Round Trip Plan
Day 13–––
Kyoto – Tokyo
Shinkansen Transfer Plan
Board the Shinkansen train (Nozomi) from Kyoto to Tokyo (140 min).
A drop-off service by taxi from Tokyo Station to accommodations within the city area is available. Free time in the afternoon. Stay overnight at your hotel in Tokyo.
Board the Shinkansen train (Nozomi) from Kyoto to Tokyo (140 min).
A drop-off service by taxi from Tokyo Station to accommodations within the city area is available. Free time in the afternoon. Stay overnight at your hotel in Tokyo.
Day 14–––
Tokyo – Narita Airport
Airport Transfer Plan
Free until departure. Transfer to Narita Airport. You will be advised of today’s departure time.
Free until departure. Transfer to Narita Airport. You will be advised of today’s departure time.
B : Breakfast L : Lunch D : Dinner
REMARKS
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