Discover Japan 14 Days

Discover Japan

Fully Escorted Tour

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This fully escorted tour takes you to major sightseeing spots throughout Japan. Travel by coach, local trains and the world famous bullet train. Discover an amazing variety of places from the modern cities of Tokyo and Osaka to the peaceful countryside of Takayama. Explore Japanese tradition and culture in Kyoto, the ancient capital of Japan, with its thousands of shrines and temples. Visit historic Hiroshima Atomic Bomb Dome and feed the deer on Miyajima Island. This tour will operate with an experienced JTB escort and local guides who will assist you with the entire trip, from sightseeing to shopping and dining.

  1. Day
  2. 1
Tokyo
  • Hotel Grand Prince Hotel Takanawa

Upon arrival at Narita/Haneda Airport, clear customs and immigration before boarding the Airport Limousine Bus to your accommodation in Tokyo for 3 nights. Transfer services can be provided from either Narita or Haneda Airports in Tokyo. Additionally JTB can arrange early check in or prior accommodation and any other arrangements before the tour begins.

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  1. Day
  2. 2
Tokyo
  • Meal Breakfast, Lunch
  • Hotel Grand Prince Hotel Takanawa

After breakfast your Japan journey begins with a full day sightseeing tour of Tokyo. Visit some of the major sights including the Tokyo Sky Tree with 360 panoramic views of the city, Tsukiji Outer Fish Markets, and Asakusa Kannon Temple, Tokyo’s most famous Buddhist Temple. Drive by some famous shopping districts such as Ginza and Akihabara. The day will conclude early evening where you will have the rest of the evening free to explore the nightlife of Tokyo.

akihabara
  1. Day
  2. 3
Tokyo
  • Meal Breakfast
  • Hotel Grand Prince Hotel Takanawa

Morning sightseeing visiting Shibuya, Harajuku and Meiji Jingu Shrine. Afternoon free at leisure.

akihabara
  1. Day
  2. 4
Tokyo – Hakone
  • Meal Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Luggage transfer Tokyo to Takayama – Carry overnight bag
  • Traditional Japanese Ryokan Inn Hakone Yunohana Prince Hotel (Japanese style room)

Today embark on a full day sightseeing tour of the Hakone and Lake Ashi area. Visit Mt Fuji, Japan’s national icon. Drive up to the Mt Fuji 5th station of the mountain and its viewing spots. Enjoy a cruise on lake Ashi, then ropeway up Mt. Komagatake, stopping at Owakudani Valley for a spectacular panoramic view of Mt. Fuji and the surrounding area. After sightseeing, arrive at your Hotel (Japanese style accommodation) and enjoy a delicious welcome dinner with your tour escort and group.

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  1. Day
  2. 5
Hakone – Takayama
  • Meal Breakfast
  • Hotel Hida Hotel Plaza or Takayama Green Hotel

A Japanese style breakfast then depart for Takayama via Nagoya on the Shinkansen bullet train. You will have the afternoon and evening free to explore this beautiful little town. For dinner you might like to try the famous “Hida-gyu” beef, a speciality dish in Takayama. After dinner relax and unwind in the Japanese Onsen (Hot Springs) at your accommodation.

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  1. Day
  2. 6
Takayama
  • Meal Breakfast
  • Luggage transfer Takayama to Osaka – Carry overnight bag
  • Hotel Hida Hotel Plaza or Takayama Green Hotel

Today visit some famous sights in Takayama including the Hida Folk Village, an open air museum exhibiting over 30 traditional houses from the region, Matsuri-no-mori and San-machi, a traditional Japanese village area and Takayama Jinya. Explore this historic area of Takayama’s old town. A small 3 lane area is filled with old wooden buildings consisting of sake breweries, small boutiques and some larger merchant houses which are now museums.

Shirakawa-go Gassho-zukuri
  1. Day
  2. 7
Takayama – Gokayama – Kanazawa
  • Meal Breakfast, Lunch
  • Luggage transfer Takayama to Hiroshima – Carry overnight bag
  • Hotel ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Kanazawa

Today you will have the morning free to explore more of the beautiful little town of Takayama. We recommend visiting the early morning Takayama markets, where local fresh produce and souvenirs stalls are set up. In the afternoon, travel by bus visiting Gokayama, a World Heritage listed area and experience Japanese paper making.

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  1. Day
  2. 8
Kanazawa – Osaka
  • Meal Breakfast
  • Hotel Hotel Hankyu Respire Osaka

This morning join a Kanazawa city tour visiting, Higashi Chayagai, Kenroku-en Garden – one of Japan’s 3 most beautiful gardens. Also visit Nagamachi Buke Yashiki, and Omicho Market. In the afternoon travel to Osaka by JR Limited Express.

Dotombori in Osaka
  1. Day
  2. 9
Osaka – Hiroshima
  • Meal Breakfast
  • Hotel Hotel Granvia Hiroshima

Breakfast at your own leisure.Half day sightseeing visiting Osaka Castle and Dotombori. In the afternoon travel to Hiroshima by Shinkansen. Evening free to dine out.

Dotombori in Osaka
  1. Day
  2. 10
Hiroshima 
  • Meal Breakfast
  • Luggage transfer Kanazawa to Hiroshima – Carry overnight bag
  • Hotel Hotel Granvia Hiroshima

Breakfast at your own leisure. Full day sightseeing tour of Hiroshima, visiting Miyajima Island, Itsukushima Shinto Shrine, and the Hiroshima Atomic Bomb Dome (World Heritage listed).

 

Itsukushima Shrine in Miyajima near Hiroshima
  1. Day
  2. 11
Hiroshima – Himeji – Kyoto
  • Meal Breakfast, Lunch
  • Luggage transfer Hiroshima to Kyoto – Carry overnight bag
  • Hotel Kyoto Century Hotel 

In the morning depart for Kyoto via Himeji by Shinkansen. Upon arrival in Himeji visit Himeji Castle and Koko-en Garden. The tour will finish in Kyoto. Accommodation in Kyoto for 3 nights.

 

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  1. Day
  2. 12
Kyoto
  • Meal Breakfast, Dinner
  • Hotel Kyoto Century Hotel 

Full day sightseeing in Kyoto visiting, the Golden Pavilion, Nijo Castle and Sanjusangendo. Tea ceremony experience & lunch today is included.

  1. Day
  2. 13
Kyoto 
  • Meal Breakfast
  • Hotel Kyoto Century Hotel 

Free day to explore more of Kyoto city. Farewell dinner at a local restaurant in Kyoto.

  1. Day
  2. 14
Kyoto
  • Meal Breakfast

Your tour finishes today after breakfast. Transfer to Kansai or Itami Airport is included after tour concludes.

  1. Day
  2. 1
Narita/Haneda Airport – Tokyo
  • Hotel Grand Prince Hotel Takanawa

Upon arrival at Narita/Haneda Airport, clear customs and immigration before boarding the Airport Limousine Bus to your accommodation in Tokyo for 3 nights.

Flight to Sydney Australia
  1. Day
  2. 2
Tokyo
  • Meal Breakfast, Lunch
  • Hotel Grand Prince Hotel Takanawa

Tokyo full day sightseeing tour visiting, Tsukiji Outer Fish Markets, Tokyo Sky Tree, Asakusa Kannon Temple and Nakamise Shopping Arcade. Ginza and Akihabara (drive-by). Lunch is included today.

asakusa
  1. Day
  2. 3
Tokyo
  • Meal Breakfast
  • Hotel Grand Prince Hotel Takanawa

Morning sightseeing using your Suica Card to Shibuya, Harajuku and Meiji Jingu. Afternoon free at leisure.

akihabara
  1. Day
  2. 4
Tokyo – Hakone
  • Meal Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Luggage transfer Tokyo to Takayama – Carry overnight bag
  • Traditional Japanese Ryokan Inn Yoshiike Ryokan (Japanese style room)

Luggage transfer from Tokyo to Takayama. Travel with an overnight bag for 1 night 2 days.
Full day excursion to Mt Fuji and Hakone. Travel by coach half way up the mountain to the 5th station of Mt Fuji and the Mt Fuji Visitor Centre. Cruise on Lake Ashi and ride on the ropeway. Lunch is included today. Welcome Dinner tonight at Ryokan in Hakone.

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  1. Day
  2. 5
Hakone – Takayama
  • Meal Breakfast
  • Hotel Hida Hotel Plaza or Takayama Green Hotel

Depart for Takayama via Nagoya by JR Limited Express and bullet train. Accommodation in Takayama for 2 nights.

Takayama-Villiage@2x
  1. Day
  2. 6
Takayama
  • Meal Breakfast
  • Luggage transfer Takayama to Osaka – Carry overnight bag
  • Hotel Hida Hotel Plaza or Takayama Green Hotel

Half day sightseeing tour of Takayama, visiting Hida Folk Village, Hida Takayama Matsurino Mori, Takayama Jinya (National Historic Relic, The Takayama Local Agency of the Tokugawa Government) and San-machi Traditional Building Preservation Area.

Shirakawa-go Gassho-zukuri
  1. Day
  2. 7
Kanazawa – Gokayama – Kanazawa
  • Meal Breakfast, Lunch
  • Luggage transfer Takayama to Hiroshima – Carry overnight bag
  • Hotel Hotel in Kanazawa or Toyama

Luggage transfer from Takayama to Hiroshima. Travel with an overnight bag for 1 night 2 days.
Depart Takayama by bus, visiting Gokayama, World Heritage listed area and experience Japanese paper making. Lunch is included today. Accommodation in Kanazawa for 1 night.

Nomura-Family-Samurai-residence-Nagamachi
  1. Day
  2. 8
Kanazawa – Hiroshima
  • Meal Breakfast
  • Hotel Granvia Hotel Hiroshima

This morning join a Kanazawa city tour, visiting Higashi Chayagai, Kenroku-en Garden, Nagamachi Buke Yashiki, and Omicho Market. In the afternoon travel to Hiroshima by JR Limited Express & bullet train. Accommodation in Hiroshima for 2 nights.

Dotombori in Osaka
  1. Day
  2. 9
Hiroshima
  • Meal Breakfast
  • Hotel Granvia Hotel Hiroshima

Full day sightseeing tour of Hiroshima, visiting Miyajima Island, Itsukushima Shinto Shrine, and the Hiroshima Atomic Bomb Dome (World Heritage listed).

Itsukushima Shrine in Miyajima near Hiroshima
  1. Day
  2. 10
Hiroshima – Himeji – Kyoto
  • Meal Breakfast
  • Luggage transfer Kanazawa to Hiroshima – Carry overnight bag
  • Hotel Kyoto Century Hotel (Grand Comfort Room) , Kyoto
Luggage transfer from Hiroshima to Kyoto. Travel with an overnight bag for 1 night 2 days.
In the morning depart for Kyoto via Himeji by Shinkansen. Upon arrival in Himeji visit Himeji Castle and Koko-en Garden. The tour will finish in Kyoto. Accommodation in Kyoto for 3 nights.

Sakura-Shrine-Kyoto
  1. Day
  2. 11
Kyoto
  • Meal Breakfast, Lunch
  • Hotel Kyoto Century Hotel (Grand Comfort Room), Kyoto
Full day sightseeing in Kyoto visiting, the Golden Pavilion, Nijo Castle and Sanjusangendo. Tea ceremony experience & lunch today is included.

Red-autumn-leaves-and-sakura-Japan
  1. Day
  2. 12
Kyoto
  • Meal Breakfast, Dinner
  • Hotel Kyoto Century Hotel (Grand Comfort Room), Kyoto

Free day to explore more of Kyoto city. Farewell dinner at a local restaurant in Kyoto.

  1. Day
  2. 13
Kyoto – Osaka
  • Meal Breakfast
  • Hotel Granvia Osaka / Hankyu Respire Osaka 

Travel to Osaka in the morning. Full day sightseeing visiting Osaka Castle, Dotombori and Umeda Sky Building. Accommodation in Osaka for 1 night.

  1. Day
  2. 14
Osaka
  • Meal Breakfast

Your tour finishes today after breakfast. Transfer to Kansai or Itami Airport is included after tour concludes.

Tour Inclusions:

  • 13 nights accommodation with daily breakfast
  • 4 lunches, 2 dinners  
  • Train fares, standard class
  • Suica pre paid e-money card
  • Arrival transfer from Narita or Haneda Airport to your Tokyo hotel
  • Departure transfer to Kansai or Itami airport after tour concludes
  • Tokyo 1 day tour & half day tour
  • Fuji & Hakone 1 day tour
  • Takayama half day tour   
  • Kanazawa half day city tour
  • Hiroshima 1 day tour
  • Himeji half day tour
  • Kyoto 1 day tour, Tea ceremony
  • Osaka half day tour
  • 3 luggage transfer services (Tokyo – Takayama – Hiroshima – Kyoto)

 

Remarks

*Minimum 10 persons for the tour to operate, maximum 20 people

*A fair amount of walking is involved on this tour
*Accommodation and daily schedule is subject to change

 

Tour Inclusions: 2019/2020 – 14 Day Departure
*13 nights accommodation with daily breakfast
*4 lunches (Day 2, 4, 7, 11), 2 dinners (Day 4, 12)
*Train sector tickets from city to city (standard class fares)
*Suica metro card
*Arrival transfer from Narita or Haneda Airport to your hotel
*Departure transfer to Kansai or Itami airport after tour concludes
*Tokyo 1 day tour
*Fuji & Hakone 1 day tour
*Takayama half day tour
*Kanazawa half day city tour
*Osaka half day tour
*Hiroshima 1 day tour
*Himeji half day tour
*Kyoto 1 day tour
*Tea ceremony
*3 luggage transfer services (Tokyo – Takayama – Osaka – Kyoto)
Guide Service: This tour will operate with an experienced JTB escort and local guides where applicable who will assist with the entire trip, from sightseeing to shopping and dining.
Group Size: Minimum 10 / Maximum 21 people
Baggage: Luggage transfers as per tour itinerary are recommended by JTB as there is limited space on local transport. The Japan hotel luggage transfer service is very reliable; your large luggage will be safe when you send it on to the next city.
Pre Tour Accommodation: JTB can arrange pre accommodation for the tour. Please request at time of booking.
Grand Prince Takanawa (Deluxe Room) Tokyo
Post Tour Accommodation: JTB can arrange post accommodation for the tour. Please request at time of booking.
Granvia Osaka Hotel / Hankyu Respire Osaka 
Remarks: *A fair amount of walking is involved on this tour.
*Hotels are subject to change of the same category
*Daily schedule is subject to change due to weather, transport or any other unforeseen circumstances.
*Minimum 10 persons for the tour to operate, maximum 21. *Child reduction prices are also available, please contact JTB.
*Double rooms can be requested upon booking. Request base only.
*Single supplement has been calculated based on Single Room use. Twin room single use will be required additional charge.
*Non smoking rooms may not be available at some properties, in which case the rooms will be deodorised.
*Please note that some of the properties/restaurants on this tour may not be able to cater for special dietary requirements.
*JTB does not discriminate against persons with disabilities. However, the locations visited during a JTB Fully Escorted Tour may involve a considerable amount of walking and climbing stairs. JTB recommends that travellers with disabilities be accompanied by their own assistant, capable of providing all necessary assistance. JTB Fully Escorted Tours do not include special assistance to participants with disabilities. JTB reserves the right to refuse participation in Fully Escorted Tours if it considers that such participation is reasonably likely to impose an unjustifiable hardship on JTB or its personnel. Alternatively, JTB would be pleased to organise Independent Tours for travellers with special needs.

AVAILABLE: Bookings are open. Minimum 10 passengers for the tour to operate.

AVAILABLE GUARANTEED TO DEPART: There is a minimum of 10 people booked. The tour will be operating.

FULLY BOOKED: Maximum capacity reached.

TOUR DATES TOUR STATUS SINGLE TWIN (PP PRICE) TRIPLE (PP PRICE)
27 Sep 2020
 BOOKING CLOSED 10,300 8,100 7,650
11 Oct 2020
 BOOKING CLOSED 10,300 8,100 7,650
25 Oct 2020
 BOOKING CLOSED 10,300 8,100 7,650
08 Nov 2020
 BOOKING CLOSED 10,900 8,500 8,000
22 Nov 2020
 BOOKING CLOSED 10,900 8,500 8,000
14 Mar 2021
 BOOKING CLOSED 11,410 9,020 8,360
21 Mar 2021
 BOOKING CLOSED 11,410 9,020 8,360
28 Mar 2021
 BOOKING CLOSED 11,410 9,020 8,360
04 Apr 2021
 BOOKING CLOSED 10,900 8,500 8,000
11 Apr 2021
 BOOKING CLOSED 10,900 8,500 8,000
09 May 2021
 AVAILABLE 10,270 7,980 7,540
23 May 2021
 AVAILABLE 10,270 7,980 7,540
27 Jun 2021
 AVAILABLE 9,830 7,740 7,310

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I highly recommend the 13day Discover Japan tour

I highly recommend the 13day Discover Japan tour. It provides you with insights into Japanese culture and history and experiences from both traditional and modern Japanese life. Excellent destinations and informative and very helpful guides. Loved it and would love to visit again! 

Discover Japan was an excellent tour

Discover Japan was an excellent tour for sightseeing and cultural experiences. It was great to be able to walk straight into the hotels from the stations.  

A good mix of organised and free time

This tour provides lots of diverse experiences and covers many different geographical areas. A good mix of organised and free time. Oganisation was excellent at every aspect, hotels and tour leader extremely helpful and friendly. 

Absolutely fabulous tour

Well organised, covered most places that you would want to see and friendly group of travelers. Tour guide and assistant were fabulous - very helpful and knowledgeable, caring and friendly. 

The best Japan has to offer!

All the best Japan has to offer in 13 days!! Best tour guide ever (thanks mate). 

An excellent tour

An excellent tour introducing us to Japan and the beautiful Japanese people. This tour highlighted areas to be revisited and left a desire to see more - thanks to our guide/escort! 

A fantastic introduction to Japan

This tour was a fantastic introduction to Japan - the culture, gardens, food and clock work efficiency of the country can be appreciated with the help of your wonderful tour guides. 

Very professional and personable tour

Very professional and personable tour guides and excellent transport arrangements. Hotels well positioned in each city and very high quality choice of meals. 

An excellent well-balanced tour

I found the Discover Japan tour to be an excellent well-balanced tour ranging from magnificent sight-seeing to cultural experiences such as the Ryokan stay and Japanese food, gardens and religions. I particularly appreciated that many of the hotels were conveniently located near railway stations so that we were able to walk to our accommodation. 

Thank you for thinking of us

This tour was excellent. The flights were good and the seats you arranged were fine. We were very happy with the way the tour was organised in every respect. We were met at the airport by our guide and taken to our hotel, and everything was well organised and flowed beautifully. Great hotels, good food, sightseeing was well organised and we very much enjoyed the trains.Thank you for looking after us and we have been recommending you and the tour to anyone who will listen. Hope to deal with you again in the future. 

















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