Japan Revealed

Overview
From the natural beauty of Mount Fuji to the spectacular skyline of Tokyo, enigmatic Japan offers a unique holiday experience. Discover ancient temples, enjoy a traditional tea ceremony, and travel on the famous Bullet Train as you explore this country of contrasts.

Highlights

• Just You Tour Manager as your host
• Return flights from Heathrow with Cathay Pacific or Lufthansa
• Use of an airport lounge in the UK
• 9 nights in 4-star hotels plus 1 night in flight
• 17 meals: 9 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 7 dinners
• All excursions included
• Specialist Local Guide
• Welcome drink & farewell get-together
• Overseas transfers & other transportation
• Dedicated Just You representative to greet you at all UK airports
• Audio Guide

Itinerary

Day 1: UK to Tokyo
Fly to Tokyo, either direct or with a stopover in Hong Kong or Munich, arriving on day 2.

Day 2: Tokyo
Arrive in Tokyo and meet your fellow travelers over a welcome drink and dinner.

Day 3: Tokyo
Explore Tokyo’s contrasts, from traditional temples and shrines to ultra-modern skyscrapers. Visit Tokyo Tower for panoramic city views (with a chance to see Mount Fuji if the weather allows), the Imperial Palace, and the Asakusa Sensoji Temple. Experience a traditional rickshaw ride. Enjoy a dinner cruise on the Sumida River aboard a Yakatabune boat for stunning views of the city’s illuminated skyline.

Day 4: Atami
Head to Mount Fuji for breathtaking views, followed by a cruise on Lake Ashi and a cable car ride to Owakudani Valley, a volcanic area with hot springs. Visit Atami Onsen, a seaside spa resort, for an overnight stay.

Day 5: Kyoto
Travel to Kyoto, Japan’s cultural heart, on the famous Bullet Train. Visit the Golden Pavilion, Heian Shrine, and Gion, Kyoto’s famous Geisha district. Enjoy free time for shopping or relaxing.

Day 6: Kyoto
Explore Kyoto further by visiting the Kiyomizu Temple and Fushimi Inari Shrine. Learn about sake brewing in the Fushimi district and take part in a traditional Japanese tea ceremony in Uji.

Day 7: Kyoto
Visit Nara, the ‘City of Temples,’ to see Todaiji Temple’s giant Buddha and the free-roaming deer in Nara Park. In the afternoon, visit Osaka to see Osaka Castle, the Umeda Floating Garden, and the bustling Dotonbori shopping area before returning to Kyoto.

Day 8: Hiroshima
Travel to Hiroshima by Bullet Train. Explore Miyajima Island, known for its floating shrine, Itsukushima. Try making okonomiyaki, a Japanese pancake dish, for dinner.

Day 9: Hiroshima
Visit the Peace Memorial Park and A-Bomb Museum, followed by a visit to Shukkeien Garden. Enjoy a stroll along the picturesque canal area of Kurashiki, where former storehouses have been transformed into boutiques and cafés.

Day 10: Kobe
Travel to Kobe, stopping at the beautiful Himeji Castle en route. In Kobe, enjoy free time to explore or visit Harbourland or take the Shin-Kobe Ropeway for panoramic views. Enjoy a farewell dinner with your fellow travelers.

Day 11: Osaka to UK
Transfer to Osaka for your return flight to the UK via Munich or Hong Kong.