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Tokyo
Kioto
Nagano
Incluye
Accommodation Tokyo
Accommodation Nagano
Accommodation Hakone
Accommodation Osaka
Accommodation Koyasan
Accommodation Kyoto
Meals
Tour Leader
Transfers
Entrances
Night life
Classes
No Incluye
Does not include flights
Does not include expenses
Travel insurance
Airport Transfers
Explore our day-by-day itinerary and discover everything that awaits you on this incredible adventure.
Welcome to Tokyo! Once you arrive and check into the hotel, you have plenty of time to recover from your flight and relax before meeting everyone in your group.
If you arrive very early you can leave your bags at the accommodation to go out to explore Tokyo. We recommend that you buy a train card for one day to go out and explore areas of your own interest. Tokyo is a city very well connected by train and you will reach any corner of the city without much problem.
Note: Travel insurance is required for this experience (mandatory). Tours are in English
You meet up with the others to enjoy drinks at the hostel bar not included), time to get to know each member of the group.
Later you go out to a welcome dinner with the rest of the group.
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Grids Tokio Ueno Hotel & Hostel or similar, shared quadruple room. WiFi, Air Conditioning, Laundry Funky bar.
Note 1: The itinerary times are approximate and are subject to change and will be defined by the Tour Leader at the destination. During your experience you will be accompanied by a Tour Leader, who will help the group on the different tours, however, he is not a guide.
Note 2: Your tour leades will speak english and in your group there will be people from various parts of the world.
Note 3: During the tour we occupy different hotels depending on the size of the group and travel date, ask in the chat in your reservation for the final hotel of your tour. These are the directions to get to Grids Tokio Ueno Hotel & Hostel from the airport:
Train:
Approximate cost per trip: ยฅ1300 - ยฅ2600.
Approximate time: 1 hour and 10 minutes
Route from Narita Airport:
Take the Keisei Skyline to KESEI UENO Station (approximate cost ยฅ2600)
As soon as you exit the turnstiles, follow the orange arrows indicated on the floor towards the Ginza Line.
Follow the orange lines on the floor until you find the entrance to Ginza Line, you will see the yellow sign for exit 8, take that exit.
At the top of the stairs keep walking straight as far as you can go (don't go in to the station), then take the stairs on your right down to the road, look to your left and you will see a Wendyโs Diner. Cross the road and follow it to the left of the Wendyโs
Continรบa caminando por 5 minutos hasta que llegues a Grids Tokio Ueno Hotel & Hostel.
The walk to the hostel from Keisei Ueno station is about 15 minutes, partly underground and then along the road. If you would rather take a taxi, as you exit the train ticket barriers follow the yellow sign for the Main Exit, which will take you on to the main road. There will be plenty of taxis driving past, and it will take about 5 minutes and cost approx. ยฅ1000 to get to Grids Tokyo Ueno.
Note 4: The recommended age is between 18 and 55 years. Adults between 56 and 70 years old must travel accompanied by at least 1 family member or friend between 18 and 54 years old. The average age of travelers is between 18 and 30 years old.
After breakfast and a welcome talk, you begin the tour walking through Tokyo.
This city is an incredible contrast of the ultra-modern and the ultra-traditional, it leaves you speechless. First you visit Senso-ji temple. The oldest Buddhist temple in Tokyo, surrounded by traditional Japanese markets. Then you visit the impressive Meiji Shrine. Next, you discover colorful Harajuku, as well as the iconic Shibuya Crossing, the busiest intersection in the world.
In the evening you enjoy drinks and dinner in Shinjuku (dinner not included).
Meals: Breakfast. Breakfasts in Japan are usually light (cereal, milk, yogurt, bread and sometimes fruit).
Accommodation: Grids Tokio Ueno Hotel & Hostel or similar, shared quadruple room. WiFi, Air Conditioning, Laundry Funky bar
Note: The itinerary times are approximate and are subject to change and will be defined by the Tour Leader at the destination. During your experience you will be accompanied by a Tour Leader, who will help the group on the different tours, however, he is not a guide.
We started the day with a full belly, learning the art of rolling sushi from a sushi master, after two train rides.
In the class you prepare Sushi, Dashi broth and Tamagoyaki.
You will have free time in the afternoon/evening, we recommend visiting gigo, one of the most important brands of video games and gachapon (not included).
In the afternoon you will visit Akihabara, 'Electric City' famous for its arcades, maid cafes, Japanese photo booths and everything modern.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch. Breakfasts in Japan are usually light (cereal, milk, yogurt, bread and sometimes fruit).
Accommodation: Grids Tokio Ueno Hotel & Hostel or similar, shared quadruple room. WiFi, Air Conditioning, Laundry Funky bar
Note: The itinerary times are approximate and are subject to change and will be defined by the Tour Leader at the destination. During your experience you will be accompanied by a Tour Leader, who will help the group on the different tours, however, he is not a guide.
You have breakfast and prepare for the transfer to Nagano. You'll take the 'Shinkansen', the famous bullet train through the Japanese countryside at over 200mph and then a local train.
We'll arrive in Nagano just in time. to try the ancient art of origami.
You will have half a day free to get to know Nagano on your own. We recommend going up to see the sunset by bus, going to the local shina kogen Brewery restaurant or the Sparkling Wine Museum (it is small, 10 or 15 minutes), not included.
Then you can relax in an Onsen (a volcanic hot spring).
This night you spend in a โRyokanโ, a traditional Japanese inn where you sleep on bamboo beds.
Meals: Breakfast. Breakfasts in Japan are usually light (cereal, milk, yogurt, bread and sometimes fruit).
Accommodation: Traditional Ryokan - Shibu Hotel, (Quadruple shared room) Japanese style futon on tatami mat. WiFi & Air Conditioning.
Note: The itinerary times are approximate and are subject to change and will be defined by the Tour Leader at the destination. During your experience you will be accompanied by a Tour Leader, who will help the group on the different tours, however, he is not a guide. You can send your luggage between hotels, that way you won't have to carry it during the journey.
This morning you will take a Japanese Cooking class, learning how to cook your own Soba (noodles).
Then you go to the mountains to see the famous snow monkeys. These Japanese macaques play among the trees in summer, while in winter they bathe in natural hot springs to escape the cold.
During the summer (July - October) you will visit Shiga Kogen National Park.
The walk, depending on your pace, will be around 3 hours.
You return to the accommodation in the afternoon to have free time and rest.
Food: Breakfast and lunch. Breakfasts in Japan are usually light (cereal, milk, yogurt, bread and sometimes fruit).
Accommodation: Traditional Ryokan- Shibu Hotel, (Quadruple shared room) Japanese style futon on tatami mat. WiFi & Air Conditioning.
Note 1: The itinerary times are approximate and are subject to change and will be defined by the Tour Leader at the destination. During your experience you will be accompanied by a Tour Leader, who will help the group on the different tours, however, he is not a guide. You can send your luggage between hotels, that way you won't have to carry it during the journey.
Leaving Nagano behind, you get shot again on a bullet train towards the impressive Hakone, a famous place in Japan for its breathtaking views of Mount Fuji, that is really close to that place.
After a couple free hours, you join the rest of the group for dinner (not included).
Meals: Breakfast. Breakfasts in Japan are usually light (cereal, milk, yogurt, bread and sometimes fruit).
Accommodation: Hotel in Hakone, Emblem Flow Hotel Twin/Triple/Quad Share Rooms Ensuite WiFi, Air Con, Laundry, Balcony & Bar
Note: The itinerary times are approximate and are subject to change and will be defined by the Tour Leader at the destination. During your experience you will be accompanied by a Tour Leader, who will help the group on the different tours, however, he is not a guide. You can send your luggage between hotels, that way you won't have to carry it during the journey.
You spend the morning exploring Hakone on a pirate ship and on a cable car with views of Mount Fuji. The next place is Osaka.
In Osaka you visit the vibrant Dotonbori canal region for a BBQ dinner and a night out Osaka style! Did someone say karaoke?
Meals: Breakfast and dinner. Breakfasts in Japan are usually light (cereal, milk, yogurt, bread and sometimes fruit).
Accommodation: Hotel Lub D Osaka Honmachi, Twin Shared Room
Note: The itinerary times are approximate and are subject to change and will be defined by the Tour Leader at the destination. During your experience you will be accompanied by a Tour Leader, who will help the group on the different tours, however, he is not a guide. You can send your luggage between hotels, that way you won't have to carry it during the journey.
You spend the morning relaxing or exploring the impressive shops of Osaka. Later, you visit the incredible Osaka Castle, built more than 400 years ago. Here you learn the importance of Japanese history and the ancient warriors of Japan.
You meet the others to go out to dinner (not included).
Meals: Breakfast. Breakfasts in Japan are usually light (cereal, milk, yogurt, bread and sometimes fruit).
Accommodation: Hotel Lub D Osaka Honmachi, Twin Shared Room
Note: The itinerary times are approximate and are subject to change and will be defined by the Tour Leader at the destination. During your experience you will be accompanied by a Tour Leader, who will help the group on the different tours, however, he is not a guide. You can send your luggage between hotels, that way you won't have to carry it during the journey.
You can take advantage of the morning to wash what you need or go out for breakfast, there are many places around.
Then you'll return to the mountains for a once-in-a-lifetime experience: spending the night at a traditional Buddhist temple in the fascinating city of Koyasan. The journey is very beautiful, taking a bus and a train through the mountains.
Upon arrival you have lunch and relax for a couple of hours.
In the Buddhist temple you will take a meditation session with the monks, get ready for a unique experience.
After dinner earlier (5:30 pm), you go on a walk through the fascinating cemetery, you will be surprised by the story of Kubo Daishi, a monk who is said to continue meditating and is still in his mausoleum.
You return and spend another night sleeping in traditional Japanese style surrounded by the beauty of the temple grounds.
Dinner can be hard on the stomach, as it is abundant in vinegar (very traditional for monks).
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner. Breakfasts in Japan are usually light (cereal, milk, yogurt, bread and sometimes fruit).
Accommodation: Traditional 1000-year-old Buddhist temple ryokan (Quadruple shared room, shared bathrooms), WiFi, Air Conditioning
Note: The itinerary times are approximate and are subject to change and will be defined by the Tour Leader at the destination. During your experience you will be accompanied by a Tour Leader, who will help the group on the different tours, however, he is not a guide. You can send your luggage between hotels, that way you won't have to carry it during the journey.
Today you wake up early for an unforgettable experience: watching the Buddhist monks perform their prayer and fire ceremony (around 45 minutes), if you want to truly know the culture you cannot miss the opportunity to witness it.
At the end of the ceremony, the monks serve you breakfast before traveling to your final destination, Kyoto, the ancient capital of Japan.
You begin the transfer to Kyoto, arriving at 3 pm. There's plenty of time to relax before heading out for dinner and drinks. Foods are usually abundant in vinegar, so they can be strong for a Latin stomach.
We suggest visiting Tommy cafรฉ (not included), as the English of its workers is good and the staff are very friendly.
In the evening you will have time to meet and learn about the mysterious Geishas on a tour to the Gion district.
Food: Breakfast. Breakfasts in Japan are usually light (cereal, milk, yogurt, bread and sometimes fruit).
Accommodation: Hostel in Kyoto, Piece Hostel Sanjo (shared DLB room) WiFi, Air Conditioning, Laundry and Terrace.
Note: The itinerary times are approximate and are subject to change and will be defined by the Tour Leader at the destination. During your experience you will be accompanied by a Tour Leader, who will help the group on the different tours, however, he is not a guide. You can send your luggage between hotels, that way you won't have to carry it during the journey.
First, you visit the famous Bamboo Forest of Arashiyama, then you head to the beautiful Golden Pavilion, a temple completely covered in gold.
You will have the night free to go to a sushi restaurant, go out to a bar or challenge your friends to play bowling in the game rooms (not included).
Meals: Breakfast. Breakfasts in Japan are usually light (cereal, milk, yogurt, bread and sometimes fruit).
Accommodation: Hostel in Kyoto, Piece Hostel Sanjo, Twin/Double Rooms, Ensuite, WiFi, Air Con, Laundry & Rooftop Terrace
Note: The itinerary times are approximate and are subject to change and will be defined by the Tour Leader at the destination. During your experience you will be accompanied by a Tour Leader, who will help the group on the different tours, however, he is not a guide. You can send your luggage between hotels, that way you won't have to carry it during the journey.
Today the endless Tori doors of Fushimi-Inari await for you. This is one of the most emblematic sanctuaries in Japan. Explore the winding paths of the ancient mountain.
In the afternoon, you are taught how to use a traditional sword from a Sensei who descends from the samurai.
After the day's activities, you go out to dinner with the rest of the group.
Meals: Breakfast. Breakfasts in Japan are usually light (cereal, milk, yogurt, bread and sometimes fruit).
Accommodation: Hostel in Kyoto, Piece Hostel Sanjo (shared DLB room) WiFi, Air Conditioning, Laundry and Terrace
Note: The itinerary times are approximate and are subject to change and will be defined by the Tour Leader at the destination. During your experience you will be accompanied by a Tour Leader, who will help the group on the different tours, however, he is not a guide.
Your incredible 13-day adventure comes to an end. You can check out of the hotel and head back home or stay longer in Kyoto. Some people continue to see more places, and others return to their countries of origin, it is your decision.
Airport transfer is not included, however your Tour Leader will be able to help you with recommendations to get you to your next destination.
Meals: Breakfast. Breakfasts in Japan are usually light (cereal, milk, yogurt, bread and sometimes fruit).
Accommodation: Not included
Note: The itinerary times are approximate and are subject to change and will be defined by the Tour Leader at the destination. During your experience you will be accompanied by a Tour Leader, who will help the group on the different tours, however, he is not a guide.