Best of Touring - Autumn/Winter 25

RAIL JOURNEYS

All aboard for scenic splendour! Our Rail Journeys offer a relaxed, romantic way to see the world, without missing a view. Glide through iconic landscapes, from the Swiss Alps to African savannahs, in comfort and style. On these tours, it’s not just where you go. It’s how you get there.

Himeji Castle

21 day tour Japan by Rail

ceremony. Visit the famous geisha district and stroll through the Arashiyama bamboo forest. Day 10: Kanazawa Explore Kenrokuen, one of the ‘Three Great Gardens’,

and visit the Nomura Samurai House. Days 11-12: Shirakawago - Takayama

On route to Shirakawago, stop at Inami for a sake cup making experience. Continue to UNESCO-listed Shirakawago and spend time exploring Takayama for a glimpse of rural Japan. Days 13-14: Nagano - Matsumoto Castle Drive through the Japanese Alps to Nagano where you’ll see the snow monkeys bathing in hot springs. The next day, visit the 16th-century Matsumoto Castle and head to a miso house to learn about this famous Ascend 2,400 metres to Fuji’s 5th station. Enjoy a peaceful cruise on Lake Ashi and ride the Komagatake Ropeway for magnificent views of Mount Fuji. Days 16-17: Tokyo Spend two days soaking up Tokyo’s main sights, including Sensoji Temple and Shibuya Crossing, and enjoy a sushi making class. End with a dinner cruise on Tokyo Bay. Day 18: Sendai Take the bullet train to Sendai to visit the Nikka Whisky Factory and enjoy a scenic cruise on Matsumoto Bay. Day 19: Hakodate Ride the bullet train to Hakodate and visit the star- shaped fortress, Goryokaku Tower, before riding the ropeway to see the city from above. Days 20-21: Sapporo - UK Japanese seasoning. Day 15: Mount Fuji Your final bullet train takes you to Sapporo where you’ll visit the Sapporo Beer Museum and enjoy a farewell dinner. The next day you’ll fly home to the UK.

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From £10,390

28 people Return flights from: Regional airports

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Fly from UK

Nagasaki

Miyajima

Nara

Kanazawa

Takayama

Matsumoto

Sendai

Sapporo

Fukuoka

Hiroshima

Osaka

Kyoto

Shiraka- wago

Nagano

Tokyo

Hakodate

Fly to UK

Days 1-2: UK - Fukuoka Fly overnight to the charming city of Fukuoka. Day 3: Nagasaki Travel by rail to Nagasaki where you’ll stroll through Glover Garden and the Atomic Bomb Museum. Days 4-5: Hiroshima - Miyajima Board the bullet train to Hiroshima and take the ferry to Miyajima Island. Enjoy a momiji manju cooking class before returning to Hiroshima to visit the Peace Memorial Park and Museum. Day 6: Himeji Castle - Osaka Admire magnificent Himeji Castle before travelling by train to Osaka. Day 7: Osaka - Nara Enjoy a day of sightseeing in Osaka and dine in the Dontonburi District. Later, journey to Nara to explore Todaiji Temple and meet the deer of Nara Park. Days 8-9: Kyoto Explore Kyoto’s temples, try your hand at Japanese fan painting and take part in a traditional tea

Reasons to love this ♥ Travel on Japan’s world-class bullet trains ♥ Explore Kyoto’s famous geisha district ♥ Go in search of the adorable snow monkeys ♥ Take part in an authentic Japanese tea ceremony Your holiday includes ✓ Return flights ✓ 19 nights hotel accommodation ✓ 56 meals ✓ Services of an English-speaking expert guide ✓ All transportation throughout including 8 incredible rail journeys ✓ All sightseeing and entrance fees

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