Tokaido Trail – Small Group Tour of Japan
2021 & 2022 Now Available!
9 Nights / 10 Days from US$2665 per person
Group Size: 4 – 14
Single Supplement: US$0 – ZERO!
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Tour Highlights
- Stay in a traditional ryokan inn
- Explore hyper-modern Tokyo and historical Kyoto
- Visit Hikone Castle on the shore of Lake Biwa
- Admire outdoor sculptures in mountainous Hakone
- Take a walking tour of Kyoto’s traditional geisha district
- Ride the famous shinkansen bullet train
- Climb Mt. Fuji (optional – July & August departures only)
Overview
Our Tokaido Trail small group tour proves that you can cover the classic “golden route” sights of Japan without breaking the bank or missing out on unforgettable cultural experiences. Plus, it is the perfect building block with which to plan a longer trip. Selected departures are dedicated to solo travelers.
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Tokyo and Kyoto are Japan’s two great cities: one an international byword for modernity, the other an ancient cultural giant whose history goes back more than a millennium. This tour gives you ample time to explore both, with the opportunity to take a day trip from Kyoto using the included Japan Rail Pass at no extra cost.
With this flexibility you might choose to visit Nara, another ancient capital of Japan; sample the irresistible street food in nearby Osaka; or even take the shinkansen bullet train all the way to Hiroshima and its neighbor, the stunning island of Miyajima. Whichever experience you choose, your tour leader will help make sure your trip runs like clockwork.
In between Tokyo and Kyoto you’ll visit Hakone National Park, an example of some of the superb natural beauty to be found in Japan. In Hakone you’ll spend the night in a traditional ryokan inn, where the floors are matted with tatami and you’ll sleep on traditional futon beds. Japanese-style accommodation is an experience in itself, and this is sure to be a highlight of your trip. Don’t miss the natural onsen hot spring baths, an integral part of Japanese culture and the perfect end to a day of sightseeing.
Two nights in this beautiful area will give you plenty of time to explore, and if the weather is favourable you may be honoured with spectacular views of Mount Fuji.
We’ll also visit Lake Biwa first to see Hikone Castle, an original fort from the days of the samurai, and to take a cruise to sacred Chikuba, an uninhabited island home to Hogon-ji Temple.
If this sounds good and makes you want to see even more, why not extend your tour in Japan? We recommend booking at least one extra night to check in and relax before the tour begins. We would also be happy to add on a Hiroshima & Miyajima 4-night / 5-day tour to the end of your trip!
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What’s included
- The full-time services of your tour leader
- Nine nights’ accommodation
- Breakfast every day and one evening meal
- All transport between destinations in Japan
- Seven-day Japan Rail Pass
- IC transport card with 4,500 yen credit for city transport
- Three-day Hakone Free Pass
- Evening walking tour of Kyoto’s Gion geisha district
- Luggage forwarding from Kamakura to Kyoto
- Your Info-Pack filled with detailed itinerary information
- Shared portable Wi-Fi access throughout trip
What’s NOT included:
- International flights
- Local transport when not covered by one of the included passes
- Any entrance fees including those for shrines, temples and museums
- Baggage handling and luggage forwarding unless otherwise specified
Please Note: We are happy to book this small group tour for you or one of the many other tours for Japan. However, many times these pre-set itineraries are merely a starting point for us to customize your own trip. Our consultation fee includes setting aside time to get to know you, your travel style and your travel desires to create a personal and tailor-made itinerary that you will love. Contact us today for more information about this tour or for our Master Japan Specialist to create your very own customized itinerary. 425-608-0266 or info@goabhtravel.com
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