Quaint and Charming Japan
Japan
This is no exaggeration: Japan has one of the best rail transportation networks in the world. Compared to many countries, Japan boasts rail travel that is remarkably efficient, punctual, reliable, clean and in many cases cost-efficient.
Whether you’re dying to explore Japanese history and culture at the variety of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the country, indulge in diverse Japanese cuisine, or experience a ride on the lighting-fast Shinkansen trains, a trip to Japan promises adventure around every corner.
Includes:
o 9 night accommodation in double occupancy
o 13 meals; 9 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
o Japan Rail Pass economy class for the length of your stay
o Baggage transport services from Tokyo to Nagoya on Day 3 and Nagoya to Kyoto on Day 6 (1 baggage per person)
o Tokyo 1 day sightseeing with Audio Guide
o Snow Monkey Pass (For arrivals between December & April only)
o Bus ticket Nakatsugawa – Magome
o Bus ticket Takayama – Shirakawago – Kanazawa (reserved seats)
o Kyoto 1 day sightseeing with Audio Guide
EXCLUSIONS
o International airfare and airport taxes – meals other than mentioned – Gratuities to guides and drivers and hotel staff, city tax and visa fees when applicable, and anything not mentioned in the inclusions.
Additional Information
Note: *Minimum 2 passengers required*
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Guided
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Day 1
Arrival at Narita or Haneda Airport.
Use your Japan Rail Pass and make your way to your hotel.
Otherwise for a supplement ($80 per person) you will be greeted and transferred to your hotel by shared bus.
*Unlimited Wifi device (portable router device) is available for 85CAD/device for the length of your stay
Accommodation : Tokyo for 2 nights
Day 2
Join a seat in coach city tour, with audio guide, of Tokyo. Meet at the “LOVE” statue at Shinjuku. Highlights will include; Meiji Shrine, Imperial Palace, Asakusa (Sensoji Temple). After lunch continue to the Tokyo Skytree Tower (350M). Depart for a cruise on Tokyo Bay. Tour ends at Shimbashi station or Shinjuku station.
※The tour audio guide is available on the following languages: (English, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Thai and Indonesian
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch
Day 3
Your luggage will be delivered to Nagoya. Please pack an overnight bag for Days 3 and 4.
Travel by train with your JR Pass from Tokyo to either Nagano Station (for around 1.5h) or Matsumoto Station (for around 2.5h).
Enjoy your free time in Nagano on your own. If travelling between December and April, you get a special Snow Monkey Pass to enjoy the Snow Monkeys in Nagano!
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : Nagano pour 1 nuit
Day 4
Use your JR pass to take the train from Nagano Station to Nakatsugawa Station.
Bus Ticket: Nakatsugawa Station to Magome bus stop. Make your way to your hotel.
Suggested: Trekking from Magome to Tsumago for around 3hours.
Note: the bus ticket from Tsumago-Magome must be paid on spot (cash only).
Meals : Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation : Tsumago for 1 night
Accommodation in Ryokan (Tsumago or Magome) are subject to availability. If the room is not available, we will replace it with an overnight stay at a standard hotel category (breakfast only).
For Minshuku in either Tsumago or Magome the room will most likely be without a private bath and toilet (shared bath and toilet basis).
Day 5
Today you will take the train from Tsumago to Nagoya station. Pick up your luggage at hotel in Nagoya.
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : Nagoya for 1 night
Day 6
Your luggage will be delivered to Kyoto.
Please pack an overnight bag for Days 6 and 7.
With your JR pass, take the train from Nagoya Station - Takayama Station (around 2.5h). Make your way to your hotel.
Meals : Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation : Takayama for 1 night
Accommodation in Ryokan (Takayama) are subject to availability. If the room is not available, we will replace it with an overnight stay at a standard hotel category (breakfast only).
Day 7
Take the day to visit Shirakawago on your own and continue to Kanazawa and overnight.
Nouhi bus tickets are included, schedule as follow:
Takayama (12:50) - Shirakawago (13:40)
Shirakawago (16:25) - Kanazawa (17:50)
The bus schedule might change depending on the season and various circumstances.
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : Kanazawa for 1 night
Day 8
This morning take the train using you JR pass from Kanazawa station to Kyoto station (2.5h). Pick up your luggage at hotel in Kyoto.
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : Kyoto for 2 nights
Day 9
Join a seat in coach city tour, with audio guide, of Kyoto. Meet at Kyoto station. Visits will include: Kiyomizudera, Sanju Sangendo, and Fushimi Inari Shrine. After lunch, continue with to the bamboo forest at Arashiyama, and Kinkakuji Temple. Tour ends at Kyoto Station.
※The tour audio guide is available on the fllowing languages: (English, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Thai and Indonesian
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch
Day 10
Your journey comes to an end! Breakfast then use your JR pass to get to the airport
Meals : Breakfast
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