Issue link: http://gadventures.uberflip.com/i/619326
Dates and prices are subject to change. For booking, availability, and detailed itineraries, consult your travel agent or check online. Discover Japan CLASSIC Highlights › › Experience the past in Takayama's folk village and Kyoto's historic centre › › Explore Kanazawa Castle › › Lose yourself in the picturesque Kenroku-en Garden and the Ninja Temple › › Marvel at iconic Mt Fuji and Miyajima's floating torii gate What's Included Hida No Sato folk village visit (Takayama). Kanazawa Castle and Kenroku-en garden visit. Samurai and geisha districts visit. Hiroshima Peace Park and Museum visit. Miyajima excursion with floating torii gate visit. Nijo Castle and gardens visit (Kyoto). Kinkaku-ji Golden Pavilion visit. Daisen-in Temple and Zen garden visit. Fushimi Inari Shrine visit. Mt Fuji hike (except winter). Kaiseki dinner. Japan Rail (JR) pass (14-day). All transport between destinations and to/from included activities. ACCOMMODATIONS Hotels (9 nts), traditional inns and onsen spas (4 nts) TRANSPORT Bullet train, tram, ferry, public bus, walking GROUP LEADER CEO throughout, local guides MEALS 3 breakfasts, 2 dinners. Allow USD650-845 for meals not included. ITINERARY From the towers and gadgets of Tokyo to the serenity of sacred shrines and the soaring beauty of Mt Fuji, this trip provides the perfect blend of guided excursions and free time to explore this fascinating region at your own pace. Linger in the gardens of Kyoto, shoot through the mountain air on a Shinkansen bullet train, and stay in a traditional ryokan for the ultimate in Japanese luxury. DAY 1 TOKYO Arrive at any time. DAYS 2-3 TAKAYAMA Visit Hida No Sato traditional folk village, sake breweries and craft shops. DAYS 4-5 KANAZAWA Visit well-preserved samurai and geisha districts, and one of Japan's top gardens and original castles. Get lost in the Ninja Temple. DAYS 6-7 HIROSHIMA Visit the Peace Park and Museum and take a ferry ride over to the sacred island of Miyajima to see the famous floating torii gate. DAYS 8-10 KYOTO Visit the impressive Nijo Castle and gardens, the famous Kinkaku-ji Golden Pavilion, and Daisen-in's Zen rock garden. DAYS 11-12 MT FUJI REGION/KAWAGUCHIKO Included visit to Mt Fuji (except in winter) and optional walks around Kawaguchiko Lake. Enjoy an amazing multi-course Japanese kaiseki dinner. ( 2B, 2D ) DAY 13 MT FUJI/ TOKYO Wake up early to climb to the top for sunrise. Hike down, drive to Kawaguchiko and travel by train to Tokyo for one final night in the city. ( 1B ) DAY 14 TOKYO Depart at any time. We highly recommend booking post-accommodation to fully experience this vibrant city. Guaranteed Departures Number of IF YOU'RE BOOKED, YOU'RE GOING | departures / month. 2 1 5 4 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 ■›■›■›■›■›■›■›■›■›■›■›■ J F M A M J J A S O N D 14 DAYS—TOKYO TO TOKYO FROM $ 4499 TOUR CODE: AJDJ IS THIS TOUR FOR ME? See back foldout. TYPE: SMALL GROUP – MAX 15, AVG 12 SERVICE LEVEL: STANDARD PHYSICAL DEMAND: AVERAGE J A P A N Tokyo Mt Fuji Takayama Kanazawa Hiroshima/ Miyajima Kyoto ASIA›› JAPAN WE'RE HERE 24/7 As a global adventure travel company, we realize that questions can come up anywhere and at any time. Our commitment to top-level service means that our GCOs are on standby 24/7. 58