Small Group Hosted Journey

Tokyo | Yudanaka | Takayama | Shirakawa-go | Gokayama | Kanazawa | Kyoto | Nara | Osaka | Hiroshima | Miyajima | Hakone 

Auckland Return

Departs: 25 March - 10 April 2024

17 Days/ 16 Nights

Each spring, Japan’s landscape is host to fragile pink and white sakura blooming; stunning colour that is celebrated throughout the entire country.

Start this journey in bustling Tokyo and see its impressive gardens, go in search of the famous ‘snow monkeys’ and the alpine ‘old town’ of Takayama. On to cultural Kyoto and poignant Hiroshima, ending with spectacular views of Mt Fuji from the top of Mt Owakudani. This unique and incredibly scenic country with enchanting culture, wonderful cuisine and gracious people awaits you.

 

PRICE PER PERSON: 

Tour Cost - $19,890 twinshare | $23,990 single supplement

Premium Economy - Please Enquire

Business Class - Please Enquire

 

SPECIAL EXPERIENCES:

• Enjoy the ultimate sushi-lovers experience in Tokyo – a sushi master will guide us through making sushi rolls and nigiri which we will then enjoy for lunch.
• Visit steaming hot springs to see monkeys bathing – visit Yudanaka Onsen to see wild snow monkeys relaxing in the steaming hot springs surrounded by thick forest.
• Tour the historic villages of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama – set in a mountainous region that was cut off from the rest of the world for a long period of time, these villages with their Gassho-style houses subsisted on the cultivation of mulberry trees and the rearing of silkworms. On this tour you’ll see the large houses with their steeply pitched thatched roofs, the only examples of their kind in Japan.

 

 

THE BULLET TRAIN

Travelling on the bullet train or shinkansen is a joy and an experience like no other. These trains are punctual, run at speeds of up to 300 km per hour and are remarkably quiet. Travel in comfort and safety, with forward facing seats, as the scenery flashes past our window.

 

 

INCLUDED:

• Economy class airfares ex Auckland

• A World Journeys host

• Accommodation in 4-star hotels

• Transfers, sightseeing and entrance fees as per the itinerary

• Train journeys as per the itinerary

• Airline taxes

• Meals as indicated

 

NOT INCLUDED:

• Items of a personal nature

• Travel insurance (mandatory)

• Visas (if applicable)

• Airfare upgrades to Premium Economy or Business Class are available at additional cost, subject to availability

• Optional activities

 

Terms & Conditions: A non-refundable deposit of $1,500 per person is required, with the balance due 22 December 2023. In order to maintain the advertised tour price, it may be necessary to collect the airfare portion earlier than the final balance date. As cancellation fees apply, travel insurance is mandatory. Due to the lack of porters in Japanese railway stations and the unavailability of storage on Japanese trains your luggage will travel separately from you on days that involve train travel. From Kyoto your luggage will travel directly to Tokyo so you will travel with a small overnight bag for 3 nights. The separate transfer of luggage within Japan is done by courier and is in the interest of your safety and comfort on the tour. As this journey does involve a level of walking, please refer to the health and medical requirements in our terms and conditions, or call us for details