Spring is one of the finest times to visit Japan; the winter chill has been replaced by warm sunny days and beautiful clear blue skies and of course, the cherry blossoms burst into dramatic blooms across the country.
Our Spring tour will take you on a 14 night adventure through the heart of Honshu. You'll experience Japan's many sides as we begin in Osaka, the concrete beating heart of the Kansai region, visit the serene town of Nara, and stay in a Ryokan (traditional inn) in the former Imperial Capital Kyoto, before moving on to Kanazawa on the Japan sea coast and then up into the mountains for two nights in Takayama (literally, high mountain).
From here we move back down to Nagoya and on to the picturesque town of Asuke before heading back up into the mountains for a night in the ancient castle town of Matsumoto where we again sample the delights of Ryokan hospitality before departing for the modern capital - Tokyo.
Arrival in Tokyo will you jolt you back into the 21st century. Two nights here will give you the chance to get to grips with this modern metropolis. It's a crazy city, constantly alive and buzzing with energy. Don't worry though, escape from the crowds is just around the corner as we embark on three nights of relaxation, first at a ryokan in Kamakura and secondly with two nights at a hot-spring resort in Hakone. Our final destination is a return to Osaka by the world renowned 'bullet' train - sit back and watch the world fly by. Once back in Osaka, we'll be sure to enjoy one last night of great food and entertainment before saying our farewells.
Your Itinerary
Day 1:
Arrive in Osaka; transfer to hotel in the centre of the city. Complimentary first night's meal (and drinks!).
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Day 2:
Day trip to Nara - see the big Buddha and feed the deer.
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Day 3:
Day and night in Kyoto - full of temples and shrines, a living monument to Japan's unique cultural history. We'll be staying in a traditional Ryokan, convenient for all the sites.
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Day 4:
Express train to Kanazawa. Here you'll have plenty of time to relax and have a sake or two in Kenroku-en, one of Japan's finest gardens. You may be lucky enough to catch the cherry blossom.
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Day 5:
First of two nights in Takayama. Plenty of things to do and see in this historic city.
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Day 6:
Full day in Takayama - a chance to visit the Hida Folk Village and see an aspect of Japanese life that has all but dissapeared.
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Day 7:
Our next destination is the historic castle town Matsumoto on the other side of the Japan Alps. We'll spend two nights here in a hot-spring ryokan.
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Day 8:
A full day in Matsumoto. A chance to visit the splendid castle and explore the town.
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Day 9:
Travel by the wide-view train through the mountains and on to Tokyo - this incredible metropolis is constantly alive and buzzing with activity.
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Day 10:
A full day in Tokyo and a chance to take a river cruise as well as explore some of Tokyo's sights such as Senso-ji.
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Day 11:
The next destination is Kamakura - we'll be enjoying ryokan hospitality in this charming ex-capital city.
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Day 12:
First of two nights at a hot-spring resort in Hakone near Mt. Fuji.
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Day 13:
Full day in the Hakone area - check out the ropeways and mountain trains as well as the Open Air Museum.
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Day 14:
"Bullet" train to Osaka - sit back and watch Japan fly by. One last night of great food and entertainment before....
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Day 15:
It's time to say goodbye.. unless you want to extend your stay.
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Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price in GBP:
Double Occupancy per person: £1200
Single Room: £1400
(If you are willing to share a room (same sex) then you need pay only the double occupancy rate).
Extra Nights:
Osaka: £30/$45 (pppn) (single £10/$15)
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