Tour Japan Winter Wonder (10 Days)

Guide

Expert Trip Manager + Local Guides

Accommodation

9 nights in Hotels

Transport

Mini-Coach and Bullet Trains

Meals

9 Breakfast (B)

Hygieneprotocol

All guests travelling with Contiki through December 31, 2022 are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, which may include a booster shot to keep the vaccination status current and valid, depending on the travel destination. Children not eligible for vaccination and/or booster at the time of travel must provide a verifiable and negative Covid-19 test result, taken within 72 hours prior to the start of the tour (taking time zones into consideration) for all tours departing until December 31, 2022. For guests travelling with Contiki from 1 January 2023, Covid-19 vaccinations and boosters are highly recommended, but no longer required. Please note that regardless of time of travel guests will need to comply with specific vaccine and/or booster requirements imposed by airlines and/or authorities in the destination visited, as well as requirements for accessing restaurants and venues, which may be more restrictive than above. It is guests’ responsibility to ensure that they comply at all times with these requirements. No refunds will be given if guests are unable to undertake some or all of their vacation due to their failure to comply with these requirements.

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Kyoto: Tea houses. Nijo Castle. The Golden Pavilion. Geishas. It’s all so surreal. You’ll feel like you’ve wandered into a film set. Hiroshima: Visit the Peace Park and Peace Memorial Museum to commemorate the lives lost after the atomic bomb was dropped on the city. Hiroshima: This way to amazing! These are the sites you always see in those impossibly tranquil pictures of Japan. IRL. Tokyo: Step into this live video game of a city and see Nakamise Street, Sensoji Temple, Meiji Temple, Harajuku and the Shibuya Crossing. Hakone: Prepare to be impressed. An awesome cable car ride is set against dream-like views of Mount Fuji.

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Insurance

Insurance is not included.

Optional

Izakaya Welcome Dinner - JPY 4300 Half day trip to Nara - JPY 4200 Okonomiyaki Lunch - JPY 3000 Hiroshima Dinner Cruise - JPY 9500 Onsen experience - JPY 2480 MariCAR (International Driver’s Licence needed) Location depending on availability - JPY 7500 Robot Restaurant show - JPY 7000

Others

Other activities and services are not included.

Flights

International flights are not included.

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Day 1 Day 1: Start Osaka
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Start Osaka

Konnichiwa friends, and welcome to the land of the rising sun. Famed for its beauty, culture, cuisine and just a touch of crazy, this is one trip you won’t be forgetting any time soon. Get settled into your hotel before joining forces with your Trip Manager & travel crew & head out to explore the local area.
Day 2 Day 2: Osaka
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Osaka

Universal Studios, Osaka Castle, iconic Dōtonbori - today is yours to take on Osaka as your heart desires. History lovers can experience a slice of the past at the 16th-century Osaka Castle, one of the city’s best known landmarks, or those keen for a little slice of Shinto could experience Sumiyoshi-taisha, one of the country’s oldest Shinto shrines. This evening, why not get to know your new travel friends over our Free Time Add-On foodie experience? We’ll be heading to an Izakaya in the bustling hub of Dotonburi. These traditional little restaurants are like a trip back in time, with rice beer, sake & locals finishing up their days. Still not done for the day? We sense some traditional Japanese PATI (that’s Japanese for partying) and karaoke may be on the cards....
Day 3 Day 3: Osaka To Kyoto
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Osaka To Kyoto

Tuck in to your tasty breakfast this morning, you’re going to need the food fuel for a full day in Kyoto. Arriving into Kyoto, we’ll kick things off with a guided tour of this beautiful, traditional city. Take in the sights of the city including temples, gardens, colorful shrines & world famous geisha girls. This evening is free for you to get to know Kyoto your way, most likely trying out local cuisine in the Shirakawa area & getting to grips with the buzzy Kyoto nightlife.
Day 4 Day 4: Kyoto
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Kyoto

Didn’t feel like you had enough time yesterday to really get under the skin of this utterly unique city? We’ve got good news for you - today is completely free for Kyoto adventuring. Ask your Trip Manager for the essentials on what to eat and where to go, then our best advice? Go get yourself a little lost, it’s undeniably the best way to get to know a new city.
Day 5 Day 5: Kyoto To Hiroshima
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Kyoto To Hiroshima

Ready for a totally new experience? This morning it’s all aboard the bullet train, traveling at a cool 320km/hr as we make our way to Hiroshima. A city remembered as the world’s first atomic bomb target during WWII, we’ll learn about both the past and present on a sightseeing tour. The rest of the day will then be free to get to know Hiroshima however suits you best - food, shopping, history, it’s all here at your fingertips.
Day 6 Day 6: Hiroshima
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Hiroshima

We’ll start the day with a ferry ride over to Miyajima Island where beautiful scenery and miniature deer await us. If you’re impressed by the traditional Japanese gates at the entrance, just wait until you’ve seen the main event - the stunning Itsukushima Shrine. Culture goals ticked, we’ll make our way back to Hiroshima to dig a little deeper into the city’s noble history.
Day 7 Day 7: Hiroshima To Tokyo
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Hiroshima To Tokyo

Tokyo, you’re firmly in our sights... Welcome to the bright lights & big city vibes of Tokyo, our home for the next 3 nights. We’ll dive right into this 24 hour city with a sightseeing tour of the best bits. We’ll take a walk down Nakamise Street (one of the oldest shopping streets in Japan that dates back to the 1500’s) to pick up treasures for family and friends back home, brave the busiest street crossing in the world (Shibuya), then round things off at the epicenter of youth culture & fashion, Harajuku. This part of town buzzes with cool vibes & crazy fashion, and we reckon you’ll instantly fall in lust.
Day 8 Day 8: Tokyo
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Tokyo

Taking a brief reprieve from the buzz of Tokyo, this morning we’ll head south to Hakone. Breathtaking views of some of Japan’s most famous sights are courtesy of the Hakone Ropeway. Returning to Tokyo this afternoon, you’ll have the night to use as you wish. How about heading to Shinjuku, the epicenter of Tokyo’s gritty but super fun night scene.
Day 9 Day 9: Tokyo
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Tokyo

Today’s our last day in Tokyo, and our last day on tour, so let’s make it one to remember. With a free day to explore Japan your way, we have a sneaking suspicion Harajuku may be calling you back - it kind of has that affect on people.
Day 10 Day 10: End Tokyo
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: End Tokyo

And just like that, it’s all over. Japan crew, it’s been a hell of a 10 days, and we have a sneaking suspicion this isn’t a forever goodbye…

10 days tour

Japan Winter Wonder (10 Days)

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Itinerary of your trip Japan Winter Wonder (10 Days)

Day 1: Start Osaka

Day 2: Osaka

Day 3: Osaka To Kyoto

Day 4: Kyoto

Day 5: Kyoto To Hiroshima

Day 6: Hiroshima

Day 7: Hiroshima To Tokyo

Day 8: Tokyo

Day 9: Tokyo

Day 10: End Tokyo

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