Japan Heritage
Japan Heritage
Explore the classic sights of Japan
Explore Japan’s classic sights, starting in the exciting capital city of Tokyo, famous for its fresh sushi. Journey on the famous bullet train through scenic central Japan. Visit Takayama, a mountainside town, which features authentic markets, culture and preserved traditional Japanese wooden houses. Enjoy time at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Shirakawago. See classic landscape designs, gardens, castle and art museums in Kanazawa. Visit the Gion district in Kyoto, spend time in the historic city of Hiroshima. Finish your tour in the vibrant city of Osaka.
Locations you will be visiting
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Tokyo
Discover Japan's dazzling capital - where ancient meets modern
3 Days
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Takayama
Enjoy a scenic setting and well-preserved Edo-style streets
1 Days
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Shirakawago & Gokayama, Japan
Discover the sights and traditions for Shirakawago & Gokayama with this handy destination guide.
1 Day
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Kanazawa
An intriguing city with a fascinating ancient samurai district
1 Day
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Kyoto
Explore historic sights and wander the atmospheric streets of Kyoto
3 Days
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Mount Koya, Japan
Discover the sights and traditions for Mount Koya with this handy destination guide.
1 Day
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Hiroshima and Miyajima
Hiroshima, rebuilt after World War II, and stunning Miyajima island, are among the most visited spot...
2 Days
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Osaka
An exciting and bustling city with a wide range of tasty cuisine on offer
1 Day
YOUR TOUR ITINERARY
Japan Heritage
15 day Tour Itinerary
An overview of your trip
DAY 1 UK to Tokyo
Take a scheduled flight from your regional airport to Tokyo.
- Transport: Flight
DAY 2 Arrive Tokyo
Arrive at Narita or Haneda Airport, where you will be met by your guide and taken to the shuttle bus for your transfer.
DAY 3 Tokyo Morning City Tour
Today, you will be picked up from your accommodation to join a Tokyo Morning City Tour, with an English speaking guide. Visit the Meiji Shrine, a famous Shinto shrine nestled in a peaceful area in Shibuya. Continue to the Imperial Palace East Garden and Asakusa. Afternoon is at leisure.
- Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 4 Mount Fuji and Hakone
After breakfast, you will be picked up from your accommodation to join a Mt. Fuji and Hakone Day tour by coach. The tour includes a trip to Mt. Fuji’s 5th station, a Japanese style lunch, Hakone Ropeway and a cruise across tranquil Lake Ashi. Arrive back to Tokyo in the evening.
- Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
- Transport: Drive
DAY 5 Tokyo to Takayama
Your main suitcase will be transferred directly from Tokyo to Kyoto, but keep the luggage you need for your nights in Takayama, Shirakawago and Kanazawa. Make your own way to the station for your bullet train to Nagoya and onward train to Takayama. Upon arrival, make your own way to your accommodation.
- Meals included: Breakfast
- Transport: Train
DAY 6 Takayama to Shirakawago
Morning at leisure. Why not explore the morning market along the Miya-gawa River, Takayama Jinya, the Yatai Kaikan Hall, Kusakabe Folk Craft Museum and the streets of Kami Sannomachi, where you can see traditional Japanese wooden houses. In the afternoon, take a Nohi bus to Shirakawago, and upon arrival, make your way to your accommodation for an overnight stay with dinner. The historic village of Shirakawago was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995, and is famous for preserving the traditional gassho-zukuri style houses with their iconic thatched roofs, some of which are more than 300 years old.
- Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner
- Transport: Drive
DAY 7 Shirakawago to Kanazawa
Take a bus from Shirakawago to Kanazawa, and on arrival, make your way to your accommodation. Afternoon free at leisure.
- Meals included: Breakfast
- Transport: Drive
DAY 8 Kanazawa to Kyoto and Nara
The day is free at leisure before catching your express train to Kyoto. Upon arrival, you will be met by an English speaking assistant and transferred to your accommodation. In the afternoon, join the tour to Nara to visit the Todaiji Temple with Great Buddha, Nara Park, home to over 1,200 wild shika deer, and the Kofuku-ji Temple, before returning to Kyoto.
- Meals included: Breakfast
- Transport: Train
DAY 9 Kyoto and Full Day Tour
Join the full day tour of Kyoto after breakfast, and enjoy the panoramic views of the city from the impressive Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Continue to the Buddhist Sanjusangendo Temple, home to 1001
statues of Kannon, and the intriguing Fushimi Inari Shrine with its brightly coloured Torii gates. At Arashiyama, visit the Tenryu-ji Temple, and marvel at the beautiful Zen garden. Stroll through the scenic Sagano Bamboo Grove, as the atmospheric bamboo towers above you, and gaze in awe at the stunning Kinkaku-ji Temple (Golden Pavilion), where the top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf. The rest of the day is at your leisure.
- Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 10 Kyoto
Day at leisure. Should you want to, there are many optional tours available to pre-book. Home to 17 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Kyoto was the centre of politics for 1,100 years, and this culturally rich city offers many interesting places to visit including museums, art galleries, shrines and temples. During your time in Kyoto you may come across a Geisha and Maiko (apprentice Geisha) wearing traditional kimono in Gion, one of the main downtown districts in Kyoto.
- Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 11 Kyoto to Mount Koya
Your main suitcase will be transferred directly from Kyoto to Osaka. With your overnight bag you will be met by an English speaking assistant at your accommodation who will take you to the station for your train to Mt. Koya, followed by cable car via Gokurakubashi. Tonight you will stay in a temple lodging. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner will be served at your lodging.
- Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner
- Transport: Train/cable car
DAY 12 Mount Koya to Hiroshima
Leave Mt. Koya for Hiroshima via Osaka, and on arrival, make your way to your accommodation. Afternoon at leisure.
- Meals included: Breakfast
- Transport: Train
DAY 13 Hiroshima
Day free at leisure to explore Hiroshima and Miyajima, with optional tours available to pre-book. Discover Hiroshima Atomic Bomb Dome, Peace Memorial Park and Itsuku-shima-jinja, located on Miya-jima Island, which is said to be one of the three most beautiful sights in Japan.
- Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 14 Hiroshima to Osaka
Leave Hiroshima for Osaka by train and make your own way to your hotel. The rest of the day at leisure
- Meals included: Breakfast
- Transport: Train
DAY 15 Fly to UK
Day at leisure until your transfer to Kansai International Airport by airport shuttle bus for your flight to the UK.
- Meals included: Breakfast
- Transport: Flight
Optional Extras - Cultural Experiences
There is some free time in your itinerary for you to explore on your own, or treat yourself to an excursion. Use the links below to create a to-do list, or, if you’d prefer us to book you onto one of these or any other excursions, please let us know when booking your tour.
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Japan: Kyoto Sagano Bamboo Grove and Arashiyama Walking Tour
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Japan: Samurai Experience, Osaka
Be a Samurai for a day! Learn about the Samurai (old Japanese soldier) in Kimono or Ninja costume!
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WiFi on the go in Japan to help you stay connected.
Sample Accommodation
Your holiday details
Japan: Japan Heritage
from£4,999
What's included:
- International flights
- Hotel accommodation
- English speaking guides
- Transfers
- Bullet train
- Baggage transfer for one piece
- Meals as specified
- Tours as stated
- Airport taxes
- Local tips
- Personal spending
- Travel insurance
Departures are available everyday
Price from £4,999
Land only from £3,999
(excluding international flights)
Prices and products are subject to availability at the time of booking.
When making an enquiry or reservation we will request your contact details, however no payment will be required at this stage. We will contact you for payment details and to confirm your booking, your details and the details of those travelling with you along with any extras you’d like to add.
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