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Overview
Explore the diverse landscapes of Japan, from Hokkaido’s charming cities to Honshu’s iconic sites, with a day trip to Nikko. Follow in the footsteps of Race Across the World contestants while experiencing Japan’s deep-rooted culture and stunning scenery.
Tour Highlights:
- Visit Sapporo, Otaru, and Hakodate in Hokkaido
- Explore Tokyo, Kyoto, and Hiroshima on Honshu
- Take four scenic rail journeys
- Enjoy guided tours with entrance fees included
- Experience local cuisine with 12 breakfasts, 11 lunches, and 12 dinners
Group Size: Max 28 travelers
Accommodation: 12 nights in 3+/4-star hotels
Physical Rating: Light walking with some steps
Journey Through Japan – 14-Day Tour Itinerary
Days 1-2: Fly Overnight to Sapporo
Arrive in Sapporo, the capital of Hokkaido, and enjoy free time to explore.
Day 3: Ascend Okurayama & Visit Otaru
Take a chairlift up Okurayama Ski Jump for stunning views, visit the port town of Otaru, and enjoy a Genghis Khan dinner.
Day 4: Travel to Hakodate
Visit an Ainu culture museum, explore Hell Valley’s hot springs, and take a night tour up Mount Hakodate.
Day 5: Explore Hakodate & Travel to Aomori
Experience Hakodate’s morning market, visit Goryokaku Tower, and take a bullet train to Aomori.
Day 6: Tsunagi Onsen Stay
Visit a samurai residence in Kakunodate and relax at a traditional ryokan with onsen facilities.
Day 7: Cruise Matsushima Bay
Explore Chusonji Temple and take a scenic cruise around Matsushima Bay’s pine-covered islands.
Day 8: Discover Nikko
Take a bullet train to Nikko, visit Toshogu Shrine, and admire Kegon Waterfall before transferring to Tokyo.
Day 9: Explore Tokyo
Visit Sensoji Temple, Edo Tokyo Museum, Meiji Shrine, and enjoy panoramic views from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government building.
Day 10: Admire Mount Fuji & Hakone
Ascend Mount Fuji’s 5th Station, cruise Lake Ashi, and ride the Komagatake Ropeway for breathtaking views.
Day 11: Travel to Kyoto
Take a bullet train to Kyoto, visit Arashiyama’s bamboo forest, and see Togetsukyo Bridge.
Day 12: Kyoto Highlights
Explore Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion), stroll through Nishiki Market, and enjoy free time in Kyoto.
Day 13: Cultural Experiences & Osaka
Try handkerchief dyeing, participate in a tea ceremony, walk Fushimi Inari Shrine’s torii gates, and visit a sake brewery before heading to Osaka.
Day 14: Fly Home
Depart from Osaka and return to the UK.
