Discover Japan from Tokyo to Takayama on a 13-day small-group tour with guided sightseeing, Mt Fuji views, historic temples and castles, and time in Kyoto, Hiroshima and Miyajima with an English-speaking guide.
  • Tokyo - Explore Sensoji Temple district and temple, Harajuku, Takeshita Street, Meiji Shrine and Shibuya Crossing
  • Kamakura - Visit Big Buddha Statue, Hokokuji Zen Temple and the Bamboo Forest with its delightful village atmosphere. Opt to take part in a traditional tea ceremony
  • Lake Kawaguchi in Fuji Hakone Izu National Park - Marvel at the spectacular mountain scenery and views of famed Mt Fuji
  • Stay in a ryokan - Sample Japanese hospitality, bathe in natural hot springs, wearing a Yukata (casual Kimono) and sleep on a futon sleeping on a futon
  • Kyoto - Uncover UNESCO Listed Nijo Castle, join a walking tour of Gion (the Geisha District), optional Japanese tea ceremony and cooking class
  • Kyoto - Take part in a walking tour of the famed Geisha District (Gion), with its ancient cobbled streets, streams, bridges and quaint tea houses and the opportunity to see Geisha and Maiko en route to their next engagement
  • UNESCO Listed Himeji Castle - See the towering 6 story structure is the best preserved and largest of all castles in Japan
  • Hiroshima - Visit Peace Park, Peace Memorial Museum, UNESCO Listed A-Bomb Dome and Children's Peace Monument (with thousands of paper cranes from children around the world)
  • Enjoy Miyajima Island with its UNESCO Listed iconic Red Torii Gate (Itsukushima shrine) standing in the sea. Cable to the top of Mt Misen - The highest peak on Miyajima for spectacular views of the Seto Inland Sea, some 150 islands and Hiroshima
  • Takayama - Wander around the beautifully preserved old quarter, local market and visit to sake distillery
  • UNESCO World Heritage site of Shirakawa-gō - Explore the scenic mountain village in Gifu Prefecture, famous for its traditional gassho-zukuri thatched-roof houses
Rest in 3-star accommodation for 12 nights, including one memorable night in a traditional Japanese ryokan at Lake Kawaguchi. Enjoy included dinner there, relaxing natural hot spring baths and futon bedding, while other nights feature comfortable hotel stays. Breakfasts are provided on select mornings during the journey.