Japanese Scenes end Sapporo
Japanese Scenes end Sapporo
Japanese Scenes end Sapporo
15 Days Starting in Tokyo, Japan and ending in Sapporo, Japan
Visiting: Tokyo, Hiroshima, Matsuyama, Kobe, Mount Koya, Kyoto, Nagano, Nikko, Matsushima, Hakodate, Sapporo
Tour operator:
Tour code:
2503171
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
36 - 72
Age range:
3-85
Tour operated in:
English , SpanishInterests:
Activities:
Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable journey through Japan with the "Japanese Scenes end Sapporo" tour. Begin your adventure in the bustling metropolis of Tokyo, where modernity meets tradition, and explore iconic sites like the Zojoji Temple and Shibuya Crossing. Travel by bullet train to Hiroshima, reflecting on history at the Peace Memorial, before ferrying to the serene island of Itsukushima. Discover the beauty of Shikoku Island, the spiritual Mount Koya, and the cultural treasures of Kyoto. Experience the charm of Tsumago and the natural wonders of the Japanese Alps. Delight in the vibrant cities of Sendai and Matsushima, and cross to Hokkaido Island, where you'll explore Hakodate and the volcanic landscapes of Noboribetsu. Conclude your journey in Sapporo, the capital of northern Japan, with its unique blend of tradition and modernity. This tour promises a rich tapestry of experiences, from historical landmarks to breathtaking natural beauty.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Tokyo
Location: Tokyo
Accommodation Name: hotel
Welcome to Japan! After completing customs procedures, a guide (usually Spanish-speaking, though occasionally English-speaking) will be waiting for you. You’ll then be transferred to your hotel by shared shuttle bus. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy at leisure. In the afternoon, you’ll receive details about the start of your tour.
Day 2 : Tokyo
Location: Tokyo
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
In the morning, we’ll enjoy an extensive guided tour of this truly mesmerizing city, lasting approximately five hours. Tokyo’s vibrant energy and cutting-edge neighborhoods coexist beautifully with its tranquil, serene spaces.We’ll begin with a brief stop at Zojoji Temple, where you’ll capture one of the most iconic views of the Tokyo Tower. The temple grounds are adorned with hundreds of Jizo statues, intricately carved stone figures believed to be protectors of children, dressed in colorful knit caps, bibs, and windmills.Next, we’ll head to the famous Shibuya Crossing, often hailed as the busiest intersection in the world, followed by a visit to the Meiji Shrine, dedicated to the spirits of Emperor Meiji and his wife. Our journey will continue by bus along the elegant Omotesando Avenue. We’ll then see the most picturesque parts of the Imperial Palace and its gardens and stop to admire the iconic Nijubashi Bridge.As we proceed, we’ll pass through the vibrant Akihabara district, also known as the “Electric Town,” a hub for Japanese manga and anime culture. We’ll also drive past the Kokugikan, Japan’s renowned sumo wrestling arena.We’ll conclude our tour in Asakusa, visiting the historic Sensoji Temple and the famous Nakamise Street. Lunch will be included at a local restaurant. Afterward, we’ll return to the hotel.At 6:30 p.m., we’ll meet our guide in the hotel lobby and take the metro (tickets included) to the lively Shinjuku district. Here, we’ll enjoy a stroll through its bustling streets, renowned for their vibrant nightlife, as we head to a local restaurant for dinner (included). Afterward, we’ll return to the hotel by metro, accompanied by our guide.
Day 3 : Tokyo, Hiroshima
Location: Hiroshima
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast, we’ll transfer to the station to board the bullet train to Hiroshima, a journey of approximately four hours covering 800 kilometers.Upon arrival, we’ll explore this city, forever marked by the atomic bomb of 1945, which tragically destroyed the city. Our visit will include a stroll through the Peace Memorial Park, the Atomic Bomb Dome, and the powerful Peace Memorial Museum, a solemn tribute to the resilience and hope that emerged after devastation.We’ll later board a ferry to “the island where gods and men live together.” Here, we’ll visit the iconic Itsukushima Shrine, partially built over the sea and dedicated to the guardian of the seas. You’ll have time to explore the shrine, wander through the island’s charming center, and have some lunch. We’ll return to Hiroshima for the evening, where dinner will be included.Note: The order of visits in Hiroshima may vary, but you’ll experience everything as planned.
Day 4 : Hiroshima, Matsuyama
Location: Matsuyama
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Lunch
Today we will take a ferry to Shikoku Island, on a pleasant crossing that lasts two hours and a half and see the many islands that make up Japan. In MATSUYAMA we will take the cable car up to its impressive castle. Afterwards, we will visit ISHITEJI, a beautiful Buddhist temple and a place of pilgrimage. Lunch included. In the late afternoon, we will visit DOGO ONSEN (admission included), a traditional Japanese bath facility built in the 19th century.
Day 5 : Matsuyama, Kotohira, Takamatsu, Naruto, Kobe
Location: Kobe
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Lunch
We depart for KOTOHIRA, a Shinto shrine dedicated to the God of sailors and a place of pilgrimage. The shrine stands on Mount Zosu and is reached by climbing 785 steps. Afterwards in TAKAMATSU we will visit RITSURIN, one of the prettiest gardens in Japan. Lunch included. Then, in NARUTO, we cross an impressive bridge over the sea, stopping on the way to admire the construction and walk on its glass floor with the sea 45 metres below us. Our road is surrounded by beautiful scenery and then crosses long bridges between islands over the sea. Arrival in KOBE, accommodation.
Day 6 : Kobe, Osaka, Mount Koya
Location: Mount Koya
Accommodation Name: Buddhist monastery
Meals Included: Dinner
In Kobe, we’ll visit the Earthquake Memorial Museum, which serves to honor the memory of the devastating earthquake that struck the city in 1995 and its remarkable reconstruction.We’ll then continue to Osaka, before heading to the sacred Mount Koya, the most important center of Shingon Buddhism in Japan. This magical pilgrimage site is home to 120 temples and monasteries. We’ll visit the Okuno Mausoleum, a deeply spiritual place and vast cemetery set in nature with over 200,000 graves. We’ll also visit the Kongobuji Temple, originally built in 1593.We will spend the night in a Buddhist monastery, where the monks will lead us in a Zen meditation practice (Ajikan). Dinner will be included (vegetarian meal). If you wish, you can also attend the early morning religious ceremony at the temple.Notes: -On certain dates, the visit to the Earthquake Museum may be replaced by a visit to the Sake Museum or a trip up Kobe Tower.-Staying at the monastery is considered a highly valuable experience. The rooms are simple, without private bathrooms, and follow traditional Japanese style with tatami mats. Bathrooms are shared.-We cannot guarantee the meditation practice during peak tourist dates. Since accommodation capacity in the temples on Mount Koya is limited, in some cases, we may accommodate groups in nearby hotels (with half board included).
Day 7 : Mount Koya, Kyoto
Location: Kyoto
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Japanese breakfast at the temple. Then we leave early for KYOTO, to spend the whole day in the city, which was the capital of Japan between 794 and 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. 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. Note: If you already visited Kyoto on your circuit, our guide will offer you information and advice on visiting the other parts of the city unaccompanied.
Day 8 : 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 9 : Nagano, Monkey Park, Kasatsu, 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 10 : Ikaho, Nikko, Sendai
Location: Nikko
Accommodation Name: hotel
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! Free time in the city centre before leaving for SENDAI, a modern, bustling city with over 1 million inhabitants. Passengers can explore the city and have dinner in its busy, thriving centre.
Day 11 : Sendai, Matsushima, Hiraizumi, Morioka
Location: Matsushima
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Lunch
We depart for the marvellous city of MATSHUSHIMA, on the “Thousand Islands” Bay in the Pacific Ocean and considered one of the most attractive cities in Japan. After arriving, we will visit a magnificent “tea house” overlooking the sea and enjoy a cup of traditional tea while our guide tells us about the city. Then we will go on a 50-minute cruise (included). Lunch included. We continue to HIRAIZUMI to visit its temples and the UNESCO World Heritage. In a first step we visit the magnificent Buddhist temples of Chusonji. We take time to relax in the gardens of Motsuiji temple, where passengers can take part in a Zen ceremony (admission included). Finally, we will know Site of Takkoku no Iwaya, carved in the rock in 801. We then carry on to MORIOKA, the pleasant capital of Iwate province, where we settle in at our hotel and have some free time to explore.
Day 12 : Morioka, Hirosaki, Aomori, Hakodate
Location: Hakodate
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Lunch
In a region of beautiful scenery, we travel to HIROSAKI, where we will visit its castle in a beautiful park where more than 2,500 cherry trees blossom in the spring. After this we go on to AOMORI, the provincial capital of the Bay of Mutsu. We will see the Nebuta Museum where we will learn about the Japanese traditional parties that remind us of carnival, with their painted and lit up floats. Lunch included in a local restaurant. Then we board the ferry to HOKKAIDO Island. The crossing takes just over three and a half hours. HAKODATE –Arrival-. Time in the beautiful city pedestrian centre in which to admire the influence of other cultures in the city (Russian Orthodox and Christian churches).
Day 13 : Hakodate, Onuma, Noboribetsu, Sapporo
Location: Sapporo
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Lunch
In the morning we visit the impressive and busy fish market. Then we climb the GORYOKAKU Tower with its impressive views, from where we can make out the star-shaped fortress of Hakodate. Then we will take a stroll through the castle area before continuing to ONUMA. Free time in this wonderful tourist site, with its countless small islands in which to explore the islands, go on a boat trip and have lunch included. In the afternoon our journey takes us towards the ocean and NOBORIBETSU, an impressive volcano site, where we can walk amidst geysers in Jigoku Dani (Hell’s Valley), admire the hot spring lake of Oyunuma and follow the path next to the hot spring to the site of the footbath.- Then we carry on to SAPPORO.- At the end of the day, we arrive at this beautiful city, the capital of North Japan.-
Day 14 : Sapporo
Location: Sapporo
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Lunch
City tour (included) stopping at the clock tower and Odori Koen avenue-park, dominated by the telecommunications tower. We will see the beautiful Shinto shrine of Hokkaido Jingu. The visit includes a ceremonial Kito (prayer session) in which we give thanks for the journey. We will leave Sapporo, we know the HILL OF BUDDHA, new center of avant-garde architecture opened in 2015, the hill covered with lavenders keeps the giant statue of Buddha, in the complex we will also see the replica of the statues Moai (Easter Island). We then continue to OTARU, a small city with a European air and streets filled with shops, an old canal and tiny museums. Lunch included. We return to Sapporo at about 4.30 hrs. Free time in the afternoon.
Day 15 : Sapporo
Location: Sapporo
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful lasting memories.
What's Included
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Airport Transfer
Transfer from the airport to your hotel by shared shuttle bus upon arrival in Tokyo.
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Guided City Tour in Tokyo
A 5-hour guided tour of Tokyo, including visits to Zojoji Temple, Shibuya, Meiji Temple, and more.
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Lunch and Dinner in Tokyo
Lunch and dinner included on the second day in Tokyo.
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Bullet Train to Hiroshima
Travel from Tokyo to Hiroshima via bullet train.
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Hiroshima Peace Memorial Visit
Visit the Peace Memorial and Museum of Peace in Hiroshima.
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Ferry to Itsukushima
Ferry ride to the island of Itsukushima to visit the sanctuary.
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Dinner in Hiroshima
Dinner included in Hiroshima.
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Ferry to Shikoku Island
Ferry ride to Shikoku Island and visit to Matsuyama Castle.
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Visit to Dogo Onsen
Admission included to Dogo Onsen, a traditional Japanese bath facility.
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Lunch in Matsuyama
Lunch included in Matsuyama.
What's Not Included
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and is recommended to be purchased separately.
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Optional Activities
Optional activities and excursions not mentioned in the itinerary are not included.
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International Flights
International flights to and from Japan are not included.
Mode of Transport
Travel through Japan using a combination of shared shuttle buses, bullet trains, ferries, and metro systems, providing a comprehensive and efficient way to explore the country's diverse landscapes and cities.
Accommodation
Experience traditional Japanese hospitality with stays in a variety of accommodations, including a Buddhist monastery and a Ryokan, offering shared facilities and authentic tatami mat rooms.
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of transportation is used to travel from Tokyo to Hiroshima?
The tour includes a transfer to the station to take the bullet train from Tokyo to Hiroshima, which takes approximately four hours to cover the 800 kilometers between the two cities.
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What unique experience is offered at Mount Koya?
At Mount Koya, participants will spend the night in a Buddhist monastery where monks will lead a Zen meditation practice. There is also an opportunity to attend an early morning religious ceremony at the temple.
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What is included in the visit to Kyoto?
The visit to Kyoto includes a trip to the Shinto Shrine of Fushimi Inari, the Imperial Palace, and the Kinkakuji temple, also known as the golden pavilion. There is also free time to explore the traditional quarter of Gion, famous for its Geisha.
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What activities are planned in Hakodate?
In Hakodate, the tour includes a visit to the busy fish market, a climb up the Goryokaku Tower for impressive views, and a stroll through the castle area. There is also time to explore the pedestrian center of the city.
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What can participants expect during the visit to Sapporo?
In Sapporo, the tour includes a city tour with stops at the clock tower, Odori Koen avenue-park, and the Shinto shrine of Hokkaido Jingu. There is also a visit to the Hill of Buddha and a trip to Otaru, a small city with a European air.
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What is the significance of the visit to the Peace Memorial in Hiroshima?
The visit to the Peace Memorial in Hiroshima is significant as it includes a stroll around the Peace Memorial, the Dome of the bomb, and the Museum of Peace, which commemorate the atomic bomb that fell on the city in 1945.
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What is the highlight of the visit to Matsuyama?
In Matsuyama, the highlight is taking a cable car up to its impressive castle, visiting the beautiful Buddhist temple of Ishiteji, and experiencing the traditional Japanese bath facility at Dogo Onsen.
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