Wendy Wu A Week In Japan

Tokyo
Discover the tranquil Imperial Palace Gardens and Sensoji Temple

Mt Fuji
Ascend this famous mountain before taking a relaxing cruise on nearby Lake Ashi

Kyoto
Visit some of Kyoto’s outstanding temples

Osaka
Stroll through Dotonburi in Osaka

Days 1-2: Fly to Tokyo
Travel to Tokyo. Depending on what time you arrive you can enjoy some free time exploring Tokyo.
(Dinner)

Day 3: Explore Tokyo 
Spend the day exploring the city. First, head to the top of Tokyo Skytree for views out over the city. Then, stop at Senso-ji Temple and browse Nakamise shopping street before driving past Imperial Palace Plaza to reach Hamarikyu Gardens where you have time for a relaxing stroll. This evening, enjoy a cruise on the bay before dinner.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 4: Mount Fuji
You will travel Tokyo to Fuji today, where you’ll visit the 5th Station (If the road to the 5th Station is closed, you will instead visit the Fuji Visitor Centre). After, you will visit the spa region of Hakone and take a cruise on Lake Ashi, a perfect opportunity to spot the torii gates on the hillsides and in the lake. Next, take the Komagatake Ropeway to the summit of Mt Komagatake for views of Mt Fuji.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 5: Bullet Train to Kyoto
From Mishima Station, you’ll take a bullet train to Kyoto, the former capital. In the afternoon, visit the Fushimi Inari Shrine. Follow the path through the thousands of torii gates to the shrine complex.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 6: Explore Kyoto
Begin the day with a visit to the Ryoan-ji Temple and its famous Zen Garden. Then, continue to Kinkaku-ji Temple, known as the Golden Pavilion. After lunch, try your hand at calligraphy before a tea ceremony demonstration.(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 7: Explore Nara & Osaka
You will travel to Nara and spend the morning exploring Todai-ji Temple which is home to the Daibustu, a 15-metre tall statue of Buddha. Head to Isui-en for a stroll before continuing to Osaka. Here you’ll explore the Dotonburi district before learning about the history of Osaka’s magnificent castle.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 8: Fly Osaka to UK
Fly from Osaka to the UK, arriving the same or next day.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Cruise on Tokyo Bay
Embark on a relaxed dinner cruise on the waters of Tokyo Bay, enabling you to look back and admire the bright, twinkling lights of the city by night

Traditional Tea Ceremony
Experience the perfect display of Japanese culture as you witness the preparation and performance involved in the ‘Way of Tea’, a traditional tea ceremony.

Ancient Calligraphy Class
With traditional brushes, ink and paper, try your hand at the beautiful art of calligraphy, an important aspect of Japanese culture since its introduction from China in the 6th century.

• Return international flights
• 6nts in 3+/4* accommodation
• All meals: 6 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 6 dinners
• Domestic transportation
• Touring with guides and entrance fees

Classic
See the classic sights in the company of expert guides so you can really understand the history and culture of the destination. On classic tour, everything is taken care of, leaving you to sit back and enjoy the experience to the full. The tours are fully inclusive with all meals and a comprehensive touring programme.

This tour has a maximum group size of 28 people per group

This tour has a physical rating of 1. A reasonable level of fitness is required. Expect to be on your feet for most of the day walking around sights, often including steps and getting on and off coaches, trains, or boats. Occasional longer walks may be included.

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What’s included in the price?
International flights, domestic transport including a bullet train journey, accommodation, guided sightseeing, entrance fees, and all meals

What is the group size?
A guided group tour with a maximum group size of around 28 travellers

How physically demanding is the tour?
A low-level tour requiring a reasonable level of fitness, with time spent walking, climbing some steps, and getting on and off coaches, trains and boats

What type of accommodation is used?
6 nights in comfortable 3–4★ hotels, carefully selected for convenience and comfort throughout the itinerary.

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