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Overview

Discover the best of Japan on a budget in 8 captivating days. Travelling from the modern metropolis of Tokyo to enchanting Kyoto, with its age-old temples, shrines and colourful Geisha District. See the bronze Buddha and picturesque bamboo forest at Kamakura, the breathtaking beauty of Mt Fuji at Hakone Izu National Park en route.

Package Info

  • 3 breakfasts and 1 dinner at the Lake Kawaguchi
  • 7 nights 3 star (inclusive of 1 night at a Japanese style inn)
  • Guided sightseeing and walking tours in Tokyo, Kamakura, Lake Kawaguchi and Kyoto
  • Lake Kawaguchi and Mt Fuji – Kachikachi-yama Ropeway and observatory. For tours staying at Lake Kawaguchi between 14 Apr – 28 May each year we’ll visit to the Fuji Shibazakura (Moss Phlox) Festival with Mt Fuji as the backdrop
  • Escorted by a licensed English speaking Japanese tour guide
  • All transportation and transfers – buses, trains and bullet trains including Suica swipe card
  • Baggage forwarding service from Tokyo to Kyoto (one bag per person)
  • Airport arrival transfer to tour hotel (by train) from Narita or Haneda International Airport on day 1
  • Maximum Group size: 18 persons

Itinerary

  • Day 1: Tokyo
  • Day 2: Tokyo – Sensoji Temple district, Harajuku & Shibuya
  • Day 3: Tokyo – Kamakura & the Bronze Buddha
  • Day 4: Tokyo – National Museum & Free Time
  • Day 5: Tokyo – Mt Fuji & Lake Kawaguchi
  • Day 6: Kyoto – 1000 statues of Kannon & the Geisha District
  • Day 7: Kyoto -Nijo Castle, Golden Pavilion & Free Time
  • Day 8: Kyoto

Prices are from a starting price per person sharing, subject to change, airfare increase, currency fluctuations and availability. Taxes are estimated and based on the current exchange rate and are subject to change. Valid for dates as specified. Group rates available on request. change, the exact amount will be confirmed at time of booking.

Duration: 8 Days

Travel Dates: See set departures below

2024 Set Departures:

  • 26 Oct – 2 Nov
  • 9 Nov – 16 Nov
  • 23 Nov – 30 Nov

 

2025 Set Departures

  • 8 Mar – 15 Mar
  • 22 Mar – 29 Mar
  • 5 Apr – 12 Apr
  • 12 Apr – 19 Apr
  • 19 Apr – 26 Apr
  • 10 May – 17 May
  • 17 May – 24 May
  • 31 May – 7 Jun
  • 14 Jun – 21 Jun
  • 28 Jun – 5 Jul
  • 12 Jul – 19 Jul
  • 26 Jul – 2 Aug
  • 23 Aug – 30 Aug
  • 6 Sep – 13 Sep
  • 13 Sep – 20 Sep
  • 20 Sep – 27 Sep
  • 27 Sep – 4 Oct

Pricing: 8 days from R57 450 R 47 350 per person sharing (peak rates will apply for certain dates)

Terms & conditions: Prices are from a starting price per person sharing, subject to change, airfare increase, currency fluctuations and availability. Taxes are estimated and based on the current exchange rate and are subject to change. Valid for dates as specified.

Exclusions

  • International Airfares & Visa
  • Airport departure transfer
  • If you are opting to pay the single supplement, allowing you the privacy of your own room on this tour, a single room will be provided for all nights with the exception of day 5 (at Lake Kawaguchi), where single rooms are not available. For this night you will be matched up with a fellow tour member of the same gender
  • Tip for your tour guide. We recommend you allow USD$3-5 per day, per traveller. Tipping your guide is an entirely personal gesture
  • Entrance Fees: USD$25-35pp, paid locally in local currency
  • Other services not listed as included