Central Japan
Central Japan
Central Japan
8 Days Starting and ending in Tokyo, Japan
Visiting: Tokyo, Mount Fuji, Kyoto, Nagano, Nikko
Tour operator:
Tour code:
29717
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
36 - 72
Age range:
3-85
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable journey through Central Japan, where tradition meets modernity. Begin your adventure in Tokyo, exploring the vibrant Shinjuku district and iconic sites like Zojoji Temple and Shibuya crossing. Marvel at the majestic Mount Fuji from Arakurayama Sengen Park and enjoy a serene boat trip on Kawaguchiko Lake. Discover the charm of Iyashi No Sato Nenba village and the breathtaking Shiraito Falls. In Kyoto, immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage with visits to Tenryuji Temple, Fushimi Inari Shrine, and the enchanting bamboo forest in Arashiyama. Experience the historical allure of Tsumago village and Matsumoto Castle, and witness the playful macaques at Jigokudani Monkey Park. Conclude your tour with a visit to the sacred Nikko-Toshogu Temple. Travel comfortably by coach and metro, and enjoy traditional Japanese hospitality with stays at Ryokans and Western-style hotels. This cultural tour promises a perfect blend of sightseeing, nature, and history.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Tokyo
Location: Tokyo
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Dinner
Welcome to Japan! Transfer by coach (SHUTTLE BUS) to hotel. 18H30.- Meeting with guide. Late in the afternoon, we will pay a visit to this fascinating country by taking a trip on the metro (tickets included) to the Shinjuku district and see the crowds of people who use this modern and efficient collective transport system. Shinjuku is one of the most important nightlife districts. Dinner included and return to hotel by metro with our guide.
Day 2 : Tokyo
Location: Tokyo
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Lunch
In the morning, we take part in a 5-hour trip with our guide to see this amazing city, with its hustle and bustle and extremely modern districts that coexist with quiet, peaceful areas. Brief stop at the Zojoji Temple to make a beautiful photograph of the Tokyo Tower. Pay attention to the hundred of Jizos, stone traditional protecting deities who guide us on our travels, give power to those who are weak (such children) and those in dangerous places, and who are dressed including hats, robes and windmills. Then we head to the junction of Shibuya, a junction that is said to be the most crowded in the world. The Meiji Temple is dedicated to the Emperor Meiji, his wife, and their spirits. We continue on our bus along the elegant street of Omotesando. We will edge the most beautiful part of the Imperial Palace and the gardens. Stop to visit the famous Nijubashi Bridge. We will pass through the district of Akihabara, the “electric town” with icons from the popular Japanese Manga and Anime culture and then see Kokugikan, the Sumo stadium, home of this Japanese sport. We will also visit the Buddhist temple of Sensoji, the oldest and most important temple in Tokyo, with its 55-metre high pagoda. Then we will have some free time to visit the traditional commercial street of Nakamise in the district of Asakusa. Lunch included in a local restaurant. Return to hotel.Free time in the afternoon. NOTE: During the Japanese Olympics, accommodation may be given near Narita airport.
Day 3 : Tokyo, Mount Fuji, Kawaguchiko
Location: Mount Fuji
Accommodation Name: Ryokan
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
We travel to the beautiful area of Monte Fuji, through pretty countryside on our way. First of all we see the ARAKURAYAMA SENGEN PARK, with its beautiful pagodas, and from here enjoy the best and most well-known views of Mount Fuji. After this we go on to KAWAGUCHIKO with its tiny houses, flowers and mountains, and its beautiful lake. On our arrival, we will visit the FUJI SENGEN SHRINE set in a magical site surrounded by tall trees, and the starting point of the traditional pilgrimage to the mountain. At the shrine, we will express our thanks for being able to visit this wonderful place. The visit also includes a delightful boat trip on Kawaguchiko Lake. After lunch, we start to ascend Mount Fuji on the road that takes us to the “fifth station”, surrounded by spectacular forests and views, to a height of 2,305 metres. Note: In winter, the route up to Mount Fuji is closed due to snow or other adverse weather conditions; during this season, we will ascend as far as the authorised point. Return to Kawaguchiko, with time to stroll near the lake. We will stay at a Ryokan (a traditional Japanese hotel), and have the chance to enjoy its ONSEN (public baths). Dinner included.(NB: In the planned Ryokan, some rooms are in Japanese style, with accommodation on tatamis, and others are in western-style. Accommodation may sometimes be in a western type hotel).
Day 4 : Kawaguchiko, Iyashi No Sato Nenba , Toyota, Kyoto
Location: Kyoto
Accommodation Name: hotel
We are only 130km (81 miles) from KYOTO. In the morning, we continue along the pretty road bordered by lakes to IYASHI NO SATO NENBA, a tiny village destroyed by a typhoon in 1966 and later restored as a traditional open-air mountain village and museum. Its traditional houses have been transformed into arts and crafts shops, restaurants and traditional museums. We then have the opportunity to admire the SHIRAITO FALLS, considered done of the most attractive sites in Japan, with a waterfall height of 150 metres. We will then continue to NAGOYA, the third most important city of Japan, on the shores of the Pacific. Here we will visit the TOYOTA MUSEUM (admission included), a must-see for motor lovers. We continue to KYOTO, accomodation.
Day 5 : Kyoto
Location: Kyoto
Accommodation Name: hotel
We spend all day in the city that was the capital of Japan from the year 794 to 1868 and home to the Imperial Court. During World War II the city was the only major Japanese to escape the bombardments, and so it still preserves its wealth of artistic heritage; the famous protocol restricting greenhouse gas emissions was signed in Kyoto in 1997. We head for the outskirts of Kyoto to Arashiyama, where we cross the Togetsukyo Bridge ("bridge over the moon"), which has fantastic views. We will visit the Tenryuji temple, one of the "five major Zen temples of Kyoto" and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, followed by a walk through its mystic bamboo forest. The visit includes a trip to one of the most important parts of the city. We will see the marvellous Shinto Shrine of Fushimi Inari, the Imperial Palace and Kinkakuji temple, “the golden pavilion” and its wonderful gardens. Free time before visiting GION, a busy traditional quarter famous for its Geisha. Free time.
Day 6 : Kyoto, Tsumago, Matsumoto, Nagano
Location: Nagano
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Lunch
We set out for TSUMAGO, passing attractive country scenery on our way. This small village with its wooden houses is one of the prettiest places in Japan. Free time to explore and lunch included. Then we continue to MATSUMOTO, a tourist city, where we will visit the impressive 16th century castle, known as the “Crow Castle”. Free time to explore this bustling tourist city. We continue to NAGANO, accommodation.
Day 7 : Nagano, Monkey Park, Kusatsu, Ikaho
Location: Nagano
Accommodation Name: Ryokan
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
In NAGANO we will see the Zenko-ji, a place of pilgrimage with the first Buddhist image in Japan. Our travellers will be included the Gomakuyo ceremony to bring luck. After this, we will travel to the beautiful Japanese Alps and in the mountains we will go to the JIGOKUDANI Monkey Park, where we will include lunch and stroll amidst its forests with its rivers and spa waters where colonies of Japanese macaques live and bathe. After this, very beautiful high mountain scenery (we go up to 2,172 metres), passing semi-active volcanoes. KUSATSU, an attractive spa town, its main square full of life. We follow this with a walk in the city park which has the open air Onsen. Then on to IKAHO, a picturesque spa town where we will stroll in its ancient centre with its staircase streets. We will stay at a RYOKAN, a Japanese style hotel where we will continue to enjoy its baths. Traditional Japanese dinner included. NB: In the autumn, depending on the amount of fruit in the mountains, the movement of the monkeys is unpredictable. If the macaques do not come down to the park, it may be closed. The visit to Kusatsu may be cancelled due to the weather from November to April.
Day 8 : Ikaho, Nikko, Tokyo
Location: Nikko
We continue on our way to NIKKO, and in this fantastic town we will visit the impressive Nikko-Toshogu Temple with its room with the sound of a dragon. We will also see the Taiyuinbyo mausoleum, an impressive place full of peace. After this a stroll by the river in Kanmangafuchi, Hundreds of Jizos watch us! We will have free time in the centre before leaving for TOKYO once more.- Arrival in Tokyo at around 18.30 in the evening.-End of our services. Please, check the time of your flight in case you might need an additional night.
What's Included
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Day 1 - Tokyo
Transfer by coach (shuttle bus) to hotel and metro tickets included for a trip to the Shinjuku district.
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Day 2 - Tokyo
5-hour guided trip around Tokyo.
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Day 3 - Tokyo, Mount Fuji, Kawaguchiko
Visit to Arakurayama Sengen Park, Fuji Sengen Shrine, and a boat trip on Kawaguchiko Lake.
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Day 4 - Kawaguchiko, Iyashi No Sato Nenba, Toyota, Kyoto
Visit to Iyashi No Sato Nenba village, Shiraito Falls, and Toyota Museum with admission included.
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Day 6 - Kyoto, Tsumago, Matsumoto, Nagano
Visit to Tsumago village and Matsumoto Castle.
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Day 7 - Nagano, Monkey Park, Kasatsu, Ikaho
Visit to Zenko-ji Temple and Jigokudani Monkey Park.
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Day 8 - Ikaho, Nikko, Tokyo
Visit to Nikko-Toshogu Temple and Taiyuinbyo mausoleum.
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Transport
Travel comfortably by coach, shuttle bus, and metro, with included tickets for metro trips in Tokyo. Enjoy scenic bus rides through the Japanese countryside, and a delightful boat trip on Kawaguchiko Lake.
What's Not Included
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General Exclusions
Any services not mentioned in the inclusions.
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included.
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Flights
International and domestic flights are not included.
Mode of Transport
Travel comfortably by coach, shuttle bus, and metro, with included tickets for metro trips in Tokyo. Enjoy scenic bus rides through the Japanese countryside, and a delightful boat trip on Kawaguchiko Lake.
Accommodation
Experience traditional Japanese hospitality with stays at Ryokans featuring public baths, and enjoy a mix of Japanese-style rooms with tatamis and Western-style rooms. Accommodation may also include stays in Western-type hotels, especially during the Japanese Olympics.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation can I expect during the tour?
During the tour, you will experience traditional Japanese hospitality with stays at Ryokans featuring public baths, and enjoy a mix of Japanese-style rooms with tatamis and Western-style rooms. Accommodation may also include stays in Western-type hotels, especially during the Japanese Olympics.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
Yes, several meals are included in the tour package. For example, dinner is included on the first day in Tokyo, lunch is included on the second day during the guided trip around Tokyo, and dinner is included at a Ryokan on the third day. There are also other meals included on different days of the tour.
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What kind of transportation is used during the tour?
The tour includes comfortable travel by coach, shuttle bus, and metro, with included tickets for metro trips in Tokyo. There are also scenic bus rides through the Japanese countryside and a delightful boat trip on Kawaguchiko Lake.
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Will there be opportunities to experience traditional Japanese culture?
Yes, the tour offers several opportunities to experience traditional Japanese culture, such as staying at Ryokans with public baths, visiting traditional open-air mountain villages like Iyashi No Sato Nenba, and participating in the Gomakuyo ceremony at Zenko-ji Temple in Nagano.
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Is there any special activity included in the tour for nature lovers?
Yes, nature lovers will enjoy breathtaking views of Mount Fuji from Arakurayama Sengen Park, a boat trip on Kawaguchiko Lake, exploring the stunning Shiraito Falls, and visiting the Jigokudani Monkey Park where Japanese macaques live and bathe.
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