Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Kyoto
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14 day tour Simply Japan
Kanazawa and wander its narrow lanes, learning about how the Samurai lived. Day 7: Kanazawa Today is a free day to make the most of Kanazawa. Try sushi at the Omicho Fish Market or discover the ‘Ninja Temple’, home to secret rooms, hidden tunnels, traps, and a labyrinth of corridors and staircases. Day 8: Kanazawa - Takayama Try sake in the old town of Takayama and stay in a family run minshuku with the opportunity to try a traditional Japanese meal. Day 9: Takayama - Hiroshima Follow an icy blue Hida River past shrines, bamboo groves and traditional fishers before arriving in Nagoya to change to the famous Shinkansen bullet train. Travel by train to Hiroshima and experience the poignant Peace Memorial Park and Museum. Day 10: Hiroshima - Miyajima Island Take the ferry to Miyajima Island, just off the coast of Hiroshima. As you arrive, get a great view of the floating torii gate. Day 11: Miyajima Island - Kyoto Take the bullet train to Kyoto. This imperial capital has more than 2000 temples and shrines, mostly within manicured, tranquil gardens. Explore Nijo Castle, built in 1603 as a Shogun palace. Day 12: Kyoto Enjoy free time to explore the Zen gardens, temples and geisha district. Day 13: Kyoto - Osaka Continue discovering Kyoto before travelling to Osaka. Walk around the Namba area of Osaka, miles of covered arcades criss-crossed by canals and rivers with back streets filled with history and small shops. Day 14: Osaka - UK Your trip ends after breakfast in Osaka.
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Day 1: UK - Tokyo Arrive in Tokyo, the ultra-modern capital of Japan. Day 2: Tokyo Explore Tokyo today. Discover Senso-ji Temple, visit Meiji Jingu and stop at Shibuya, the busiest crossing in the world. Day 3: Tokyo Today you are free to seek out the parts of Tokyo that Take the beautiful express train journey to Matsumoto, flanked by the Japanese Alps. This afternoon, visit the town’s 500-year-old castle ‘Crow Castle’. Day 5: Matsumoto - Jigokudani Onsen - Nagano Meet the snow monkeys of Jigokudani, then visit Zenkoji Temple. Tonight, enjoy an authentic overnight Japanese experience at Zenkoji Yakou (or similar). Day 6: Nagano - Kanazawa Join the monks for morning prayers and receive a sacred blessing from the head monk. Travel by express train to you’d most like to experience. Day 4: Tokyo - Matsumoto
Reasons to love this ♥ Explore both modern and ancient Tokyo ♥ Experience traditional Japan with temples, Zen gardens and geishas in Kyoto ♥ Walk the Samurai district and discover the secrets of the Ninja Temple in Kanazawa ♥ Stay in a Buddhist temple and a family-run ryokan Your holiday includes ✓ Return flights ✓ 11 nights hotel accommodation ✓ 1 night in a monastery ✓ 1 night in a simple ryokan ✓ 13 breakfasts & 1 dinner ✓ Services of a Tour Leader ✓ All transport throughout There’s more to love , more included and more to add . Contact us today for details.
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