Wendy Wu Discover Japan

Mt Fuji
Ascend Japan’s iconic and inspirational highest mountain

Matsumoto
top in amazement at the dramatic flair of the Matsumoto Castle

Kyoto
Explore this authentic Japanese city known as the ‘thousand-year capital’

Fushimi Inari Shrine
Meander through the 10,000 red torri arches of this stunning shrine

Days 1-2: Fly to Tokyo
Fly overnight to the neon-lit metropolis of Tokyo, Japan’s capital city.
(Dinner)

Day 3: Tokyo City Tour
Take a city tour of Tokyo, starting with the Tokyo Sky Tree, the tallest structure in Japan. Afterwards visit the Sensoki Temple and the Hamarikyu Gardens. This evening, enjoy a dinner cruise on Tokyo Bay.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 4: Mt Fuji
Take the bullet train to Odawara. From here, take a boat trip on Lake Ashi before heading up the Komagatake Ropeway. Next, head up to Mount Fuji’s 5th Station (weather permitting) for breathtaking views.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 5: Matsumoto Castle
Visit the magnificent Matsumoto Castle. Then, head to a Miso House to learn about how this famous seasoning is produced. Later on, travel to Takayama, nestled in the Japanese Alps.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 6: Explore Takayama
Head to the Miyagawa morning market where we can purchase local crafts and sample the regions delicious fruit and vegetables. We then visit some of Takayama’s traditional houses and local museums including the Takayama Festival Floats Museum, Kusakabe Folk Museum and Takayama Jinya. You’ll also enjoy some free time in Kamisannomachi Street.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 7: Shirakawago & Kanazawa
Journey to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Shirakawago, famous for its gassho-zukuri farmhouses. Continue to Gokayaama to try washi paper making, then travel to Kanazawa. Here you’ll wander though the Kenrokuen Garden.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 8: Gold Leaf Making
Begin the day learning the process of making gold leaf. Later stroll through traditional Higashi Chaya, visiting Ochaya Shima – a historical geisha house. Afterwards, journey to Kyoto.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 9: Explore Kyoto
Begin the day with a visit to Ryoanji and the famous Kinkakuji temple. In the afternoon, visit a resort wooden townhouse and try your hand at origami. Then, enjoy a tea ceremony.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 10: Discover Nara
This morning, visit the Fushimi Inari Shrine before travelling to Nara. Stroll through Nara Park to Todaiji Temple, meeting the sika deer before exploring Isuien Garden.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 11: Koyasan
Travel to the holy mountain of Koyasan today. Wander around Okunion, a vast cemetery and enjoy the tranquility of Kongobuji Temple and the Garan Temple Complex. From here, travel onto Osaka.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 12: Explore Osaka
Begin the day by exploring Osaka Castle before a short cruise along the Yodogawa River. Then, stroll through Dotonburi where you’ll sample local dishes for lunch. The remainder of the day is free to spend as you wish.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 13: Fly Osaka to UK
Fly to the UK, arriving home the same or following day.
(Breakfast)

Learn about Washi Paper Making
Discover the traditional process of paper making before getting your hands dirty making ‘washi’ (Japanese paper) the age-old way.

The Art of Gold Leaf Making
Join a dedicated craftsperson in a small workshop to learn all about the lovely and intricate art of gold leaf making, discover what the gold lead is then used for and have a go at doing it yourself!

Learn about Miso Seasoning
Learn all about the traditional production of an essential element of Japanese cooking, the fermented soybean paste ‘miso’, at an old wooden miso house.

• Return international flights
• 11nts in 3+/4* accommodation
• All meals: Breakfasts: 11 , Lunches: 10 , Dinners: 11
• All transportation & transfers
• All sightseeing & entrance fees
• English speaking National Escort & local guides

Classic

These tours are designed for those who wish to see the iconic sites and magnificent treasures of Japan on an excellent value group tour whilst travelling with like-minded people. The tours are on a fully-inclusive basis so you’ll travel with the assurance that all your arrangements are taken care of. You will be accompanied by our dedicated  and  professional  National  Escorts  and  local  guides,  whose  unparalleled  knowledge  will  turn  your holiday into an unforgettable experience.

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

This tour has a Level 1 fitness rating. This means that a reasonable level of fitness is required but it’s more about spending time on your feet rather than covering large distances. You’ll be getting on and off coaches and boats, walking around the sights and climbing some steps.