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Japan, From Tokyo to Osaka

Arts and traditions of Japan

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Deal negotiated for you

  • Private tour of 12 days / 11 nights in the accommodation listed or similar
  • Board according to program
    - Breakfast from day 2 to day 12
    - 1 night in a traditional ryokan in Hakone on a half board basis
  • Flights departing from the city of your choice
  • Round-trip airport/hotel transfer by shared shuttle bus
  • Unlimited Pocket Wifi (1 per booking)
  • The Hakone Free Pass
  • The Odawara (Hakone) – Kyoto train
  • The Kansai Hiroshima 5-day pass
  • The “Senso-ji Temple and Asakusa district tour” audio guide (1 access per person via the dedicated application)
Customise your trip on the Options page.

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Arts and traditions of Japan

Embark on a fascinating journey through Japan, where ancient traditions, spectacular landscapes and iconic cities come together. From the vibrant energy of Tokyo to the serene beauty of Hakone, every destination unveils a distinct facet of this captivating nation. Be charmed by Kyoto's timeless elegance, then discover Hiroshima's poignant history before heading to the magnificent island of Miyajima and its famous floating torii gate. From the remarkable gardens of Okayama to the warm, food-loving atmosphere of Osaka, this private tour offers complete immersion in some of Japan's most beautiful treasures.

Your day-by-day itinerary:

Day 1: Arrival in Tokyo

Day 2: Tokyo

Day 3: Tokyo

Day 4: Tokyo - Hakone

Day 5: Hakone - Kyoto

Day 6: Kyoto

Day 7: Kyoto - Hiroshima

Day 8: Hiroshima

Day 9: Hiroshima - Okayama

Day 10: Okayama

Day 11: Okayama - Osaka

Day 12: Departure from Osaka

Please note: No activities are included in the trip.The activities mentioned in the itinerary are suggested visits and will be included in the travel guide.

Your detailed itinerary

Day 1 | Arrival in Tokyo

Arrive at Tokyo Airport.Take the shared shuttle bus to your hotel. Collect your Pocket Wi-Fi from reception to enjoy internet access throughout your trip.

Overnight stay in Tokyo.

Please note: please ensure your flight arrives before 11pm

Day 2 | Tokyo

Have breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a free day in Tokyo to explore at your leisure.

Suggested sights: Visit the Meiji-jingu Shrine before heading to the Harajuku and Omotesando districts, and then on to Shibuya.

Overnight stay in Tokyo.

Day 3 | Tokyo

Have breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a free day in Tokyo to explore at your leisure.

Suggested sights: Discover the traditional neighbourhood of Asakusa, home to the magnificent Senso-ji Temple and Sumida Park. Continue with a stroll through Yanaka, also known as "Old Tokyo".

Overnight stay in Tokyo.

Day 4 | Tokyo - Hakone

Have breakfast at the hotel, then set off for Hakone using your Hakone Free Pass. Enjoy some free time.

Spend the night in a ryokan, a traditional Japanese inn. Relax in an onsen (hot spring) and round off the evening with a delicious traditional Japanese meal.

Suggested activities: visit the Hakone-jinja shrine, then take a boat across Lake Ashi. Next, take the cable car to the Owakudani volcanic valley to see its impressive fumaroles.

Dinner and overnight stay at a ryokan in Hakone.

Day 5 | Hakone - Kyoto

Have breakfast at the hotel. Use your pass to make your way to Odawara Station and catch the Shinkansen to Kyoto. Enjoy some free time.

Suggested sights: Take a stroll through the Arashiyama district, the Sagano Bamboo Forest, the Iwatayama Monkey Park, or the traditional alleyways further north towards the Giō-ji Temple area. We also recommend a visit to Tenryu-ji Temple.

Overnight stay in Kyoto.

Day 6 | Kyoto

Have breakfast at the hotel. Free day in Kyoto.

Suggested sights: Discover the stunning Fushimi Inari Shinto shrine, with its thousands of red torii gates set amongst the trees. Further south, visit Uji, which is famous for its tea and the Byōdō-in temple.

Overnight stay in Kyoto.

Day 7 | Kyoto - Hiroshima

Have breakfast at the hotel. Activate your Kansai Hiroshima Area Pass. Then, make your way to Kyoto Station to catch the train to Hiroshima. Enjoy some free time.

Suggested sights: In Hiroshima, visit the Peace Memorial Park and its museum to gain a poignant insight into the country's history.

Overnight stay in Hiroshima.

Day 8 | Hiroshima

Have breakfast at the hotel. Free day in Hiroshima.

Suggested sights: Take a stroll around the sacred island of Miyajima. Admire the famous floating torii gate at Itsukushima Shrine, one of Japan’s most iconic landmarks, amidst free-roaming deer, peaceful temples and forest trails.

Overnight stay in Hiroshima.

Day 9 | Hiroshima - Okayama

Have breakfast at the hotel. Then, make your way to Hiroshima Station to catch the train to Okayama. Enjoy some free time.

Overnight stay in Okayama.

Day 10 | Okayama

Have breakfast at the hotel. Free day in Okayama.

Suggested sights: Take a trip to the magnificent Korakuen Garden, a masterpiece of Japanese landscaping, and then head to Kurashiki to explore the historic district with its tranquil canals and immaculately preserved merchant houses.

Overnight stay in Okayama.

Day 11 | Okayama - Osaka

Have breakfast at the hotel. Then, make your way to Okayama Station to catch the train to Osaka. Enjoy some free time.

Suggested sights: Take a stroll through the Umeda, Namba and Shinsaibashi districts to do some shopping, or head out to explore Minoh and Katsuo-ji Temple, which is home to thousands of daruma dolls.

Overnight stay in Osaka.

Day 12 | Departure from Osaka

Have breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Osaka Airport by shared shuttle for your return flight.

Please note: you need to make sure that your departure flight is scheduled to take off after 10am.

Your accommodation

During your tour, you will stay for 10 nights in 3-star hotels (based on local standards) and one night in a ryokan (a traditional inn), as listed below or similar:

  • Tokyo: 3 nights at the 3-star Comfort Hotel Tokyo Higashi Nihonbashi (or similar)
  • Hakone: 1 night at the Ichinoyu Honkan ryokan (or similar)
  • Kyoto: 2 nights at the 3-star Il Verde Kyoto (or similar)
  • Hiroshima: 2 nights at the 3-star Daiwa Roynet Hotel Hiroshima (or similar)
  • Okayama: 2 nights at the 3-star Daiwa Roynet Hotel Okayama Ekimae (or similar)
  • Osaka: 1 night at the 3-star WBF Namba Motomachi (or similar)

Please note:

The type of bed (double or twin) cannot be guaranteed in hotels.

In the ryokan, you can choose between a Western-style or traditional Japanese-style room.

Your board

Board according to program

During your stay, you will be provided with breakfast. During your overnight stay at the ryokan, you will be provided with half-board (breakfast and dinner, excluding drinks). Any other meals are at leisure.

Please note: meals at the ryokan areserved very early (from 5pm).

Useful information

ITINERARY:

  • For technical reasons, hotels may be replaced with similar accommodation, and the itinerary's order may be reversed.
  • Please ensure that your arrival flight lands before 11pm and that your departure flight takes off after 10am.

ACCOMMODATION:

  • In Japan, hotel rooms and beds are often quite small. Check-in is usually in the mid-afternoon (3 to 4pm).
  • Please note that ryokan accommodation is traditional and authentic, and often only offers shared bathrooms and toilets where tattoos are not always permitted.
  • Some hotels offer an eco-stay package (bedding and room cleaning are carried out approximately every three days, depending on the establishment).
  • The accommodation included in this trip is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
  • Any specific requests regarding bedding type or other special requirements are subject to availability and may incur an additional charge.
  • No refund will be given in the event of a late arrival or early departure due to airline schedules. Meals included in the package that are not consumed for these reasons, as well as those missed due to optional extras or excursions, are the responsibility of the customer.

TRANSPORT:

  • Shuttle arrival transfer from Tokyo Airport to your Tokyo hotel, followed by a return shuttle transfer from your Osaka hotel to Kansai Airport (KIX) or Itami Airport (ITM):
    - The transfer is by shared shuttle. The shuttle will drop you off in front of your hotel and may make several stops along the way.
    - On the return transfer, the shuttle will drop you off at the airport and may make several stops along the way. 1 piece of luggage per person is included; if you have additional luggage, please contact us before your departure.
    - In Osaka, this service is subject to departure from Kansai Airport (KIX) or Itami Airport (ITM) between 10am and 2am. Outside these times, a supplement for a private transfer may be offered.

Hakone Free Pass: days 4 and 5

  • This pass allows youto travel from Tokyo Shinjuku to Hakone on the Odakyu Line. After changing at Odawara, you can travel to Hakone and use your pass to access transport networks such as the Hakone Tozan buses, cable cars and funicular, as well as the Lake Ashi cruise boat. You’ll also enjoy discounts on admission to certain tourist attractions!

Train from Odawara (Hakone) to Kyoto: day 5

  • In Japan, the train is undoubtedly one of the best ways to travel quickly and easily. Hakone is about two hours from Kyoto. Your Hakone Free Pass allows you to travel to Odawara Station first, where you can then catch your connecting train to Kyoto. Please note that train timetables will be provided in your travel booklet.

Kansai Hiroshima Area Pass: days 7 to 11

  • The train is probably the most convenient and fastest mode of transport in Japan.As the rail network is well developed, you can easily reach the country’s main attractions. Your pass is valid for five days and gives you access to all trains on the JR rail network, as well as JR buses, certain express lines (excluding express buses), and JR ferries.

IMPORTANT:

  • Please note that some of your travel vouchers may be sent by post. We advise you to check your post carefully before setting off on your trip.
  • Please note that any transfer to another airport is not included and will therefore be at your own expense.
Transport included
This price includes :
  • Private tour of 12 days / 11 nights in the accommodation listed or similar
  • The selected accommodation
  • Your selected board
    - Breakfast package from day 2 to day 12
    - 1 night in a traditional ryokan in Hakone on a half-board package
  • The chosen length of stay
  • The Hakone Free
  • The Odawara (Hakone) – Kyoto train
  • The 5-day Kansai Hiroshima Pass
  • The “Senso-ji Temple and Asakusa district tour” audio guide (1 access per person via the dedicated app)
  • Booking fees
  • Round-trip airport/hotel transfer by shared shuttle bus
  • Flights departing from the city of your choice
  • Mandatory airport taxes
This price does not include :
  • Tourist tax to be paid on site
  • Optional personal insurance
  • Personal expenses and tips
  • Excursions not included in the booking or purchased separately
  • Meals and drinks not mentioned in the description
  • Suggested visits listed in the programme
  • The Miyajima visitor’s tax is payable at the ferry ticket office on site (current rate: 100 JPY; this amount is subject to change by the local authorities)
  • Return transfer hotel / Kobe airport (UKB)
  • Hotel - train station - hotel transfers
  • And more generally everything in the above "This price includes" section

Useful information

Useful information

Practical details

If you are travelling alone, you will be asked to pay a surcharge for a single room. This additional charge will be automatically included in your quote.
Child rates will be applied for children from 2 to 12 years old in the case where the child shares the room with two adults. If the child is travelling with just one adult, the surcharge may be applied on an adult basis. If your child or children do not fit into the age group mentioned above, the rate will be communicated to you at the time of processing your order. If the room is equipped with a bunk bed, the bed height is not suitable for children under 6 years of age.
For safety reasons, the wellbeing facilities of most establishments are not accessible to children under 16 years old. Similarly, it is possible that some amenities or services require an additional charge or are unavailable for exceptional reasons.
Unless otherwise stated in the service description, activities and any additional services available at destination are provided in the language of the destination country and in English.
The opening times and hours of the activities, restaurants and bars are provided as an indication only and may be subject to change. Contact the reception desk in order to be informed of any changes.
Appropriate dress is required. We remind you that gambling may involve risks of isolation, indebtedness, and dependency...
Any additional special requirements the traveller may request which are not included in the travel service description will be communicated to our service provider. Sending this information does not imply acceptance and PerfectStay.com cannot be held responsible for the fulfilment of these special requests. Only the service provider of PerfectStay.com can access this request on location and any additional costs may be paid locally by the traveller.
Unless expressly stated in the description of the services and accommodation, the hotel is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Travel documents

Once your reservation has been made, you will receive a confirmation e-mail before your travel documents are sent.
Regarding the transport documents (in the case of a reservation with transport included), we will provide you with all the information relating to check-in and luggage in the "Your travel documents" email, allowing you to leave with peace of mind.
To take advantage of all your reserved services (hotels, transfers, activities, etc.), you will receive one or more exchange vouchers to be presented to each supplier.
The contact details of the establishment will be specified in these documents, to help make your arrival at your destination as straight-forward as possible.

Transportation

Choose an offer and, according to your preferences, opt for a seat in economy, business or first class.
See the 'View flight info' section for details on each trip.
In order to best organise your time in the airport, we advise that you arrive 2 hours before boarding for a medium-haul flight, or 3 hours before boarding for a long-haul flight (more than 5 hours). Take advantage of your early arrival to pass through security and check your luggage.
You will be informed whether or not luggage is included at the time of your booking.
You will have the opportunity to add additional luggage for a fee.
There are several different cities that are typically offered as departure points. Your arrival destination will show in your travel documents.
Depending on the flight schedule, some arrivals or returns may be made at night with early arrival or late departure. You will not always be able to have your room available immediately and will need to refer to the check-in and check-out conditions of the hotel.
In the event that your transfer is not included in your hotel reservation, it may be offered at the time of your reservation as an additional option. Unless specifically mentioned, transfers may be made in groups of 15 to 55 people.
Important: the modification or the cancellation of a booking is only possible within the limits and including the fees outlined in our general conditions of sale.
Thank you for kindly taking note of the CO2 emissions produced by your means of transport: https://www.carbonfootprint.com/calculator.aspx

Formalities

The following details apply to any British citizen who, during a trip sold by PerfectStay goes to a foreign country. The following is a resource directing you to information related to your travel formalities (identification documents, vaccines, VISA, safety, travel advice, etc.), and may be subject to change. Please note that Brexit negotiations are likely to include travel document modifications, therefore please regularly check most updated information. Please see official resource for British citizens wishing to travel:
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice

The official UK Foreign Travel site has updates on safety and security, including incidents such as pickpocketing and robbery, along with larger incidents such as measuring the risk of terrorism.
Detailed country by country here:
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice

If you are travelling with minors, please be sure to verify whether or not you will require a consent: https://www.gov.uk/permission-take-child-abroad

Please note that these details serve as a guiding resource in order to ensure that you have access to important information in order to pursue the necessary travel formalities required before travelling abroad with PerfectStay. Please note that PerfectStay will not engage in obtaining travel documents for you, such as visas, and you are solely responsible for knowing the potential health risks you may face in the course of your travels for which you may require vaccinations or medications. PerfectStay is not responsible for ensuring your travel formalities are properly undertaken and will only act as an intermediary directing you to resources which have been known to provide reliable information concerning travel formalities specific to British citizens.

Vaccination

For information concerning travel health requirements (vaccinations, health risks, etc.) please see the following resources:
https://travelhealthpro.org.uk/countries
https://www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk/destinations.aspx
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/travel-vaccinations/

Visa

For the latest information on which travel documents (visas, passports, etc.) British citizens will require by destination, please see the following resources:
https://visacentral.co.uk/visa-quick-check
https://www.passportindex.org/comparebyPassport.php?p1=uk&fl=&s=yes
https://www.travisa.com/Visa_Search

Identity

Please be sure to verify that your necessary Identification documents (passport and/or ID card dependent upon the country to which you will be travelling) have valid expiration dates, i.e. verify your ID documents have not yet expired. Also, be sure to remember to bring these necessary documents with you. It is also recommended to make copies of all travel documents in the event of an emergency.

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