JAPAN: THE ART OF DISCOVERY

Day-by-day itinerary

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   DAY 1 | ARRIVAL IN SAPPORO

   

   Arrive in Japan via Tokyo. Take a connecting flight to Sapporo. Airport train transfer to your hotel. Explore Odori Park, the green heart of central Sapporo. Evening visit to the lively Susukino Entertainment District. Overnight in Sapporo.

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   DAY 2 | SAPPORO & OTARU

   

   Enjoy a Sapporo City Orientation Tour. Take a small-group excursion to Otaru. Walk along the historic Otaru Canal. Explore local glass workshops and boutiques. Visit famous dessert cafés. Return to Sapporo. Overnight in Sapporo.

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   Scenic countryside landscapes. Beautiful seasonal flower fields. Explore the picturesque Furano and Biei region.

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   DAY 4 | SAPPORO → KYOTO

   

   Flight from Sapporo to Osaka. Private transfer to your Kyoto hotel. Hotel check-in. Evening walk through Gion District. Explore traditional Japanese streets and architecture. Overnight in Kyoto.

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   DAY 5 | KYOTO CULTURAL EXPERIENCE

   

   Early morning visit to Fushimi Inari Shrine. Experience a traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony. Explore the historic Higashiyama District. Visit Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Overnight in Kyoto.

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   DAY 6 | ARASHIYAMA EXCURSION

   

   Early access to the iconic Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. Explore the scenic river area. Visit surrounding viewpoints and attractions. Enjoy a free afternoon for leisure or shopping. Overnight in Kyoto.

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   DAY 7 | KYOTO & NARA

   

   Optional half-day small-group tour to Nara. Visit Nara Deer Park. Explore Todai-ji Temple. Return to Kyoto. Free evening at leisure. Overnight in Kyoto.

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   DAY 8 | KYOTO → HAKONE

   

   Private vehicle transfer to Hakone. Enjoy a scenic drive with optional stops. Views of Lake Biwa and countryside landscapes. Check in at your Hakone resort. Experience a traditional Japanese Onsen. Dinner at the resort. Overnight in Hakone.

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   DAY 9 | HAKONE & MOUNT FUJI

   

   Small-group Hakone & Mount Fuji Tour. Cruise on Lake Ashi. Experience the Hakone Ropeway. Visit Owakudani Volcanic Valley. Enjoy Mount Fuji viewpoints, weather permitting. Optional visit to the Hakone Open Air Museum. Evening Onsen experience. Overnight in Hakone.

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    DAY 10 | HAKONE → TOKYO

    

    Transfer to Odawara Station. Board the Shinkansen Bullet Train to Tokyo. Hotel check-in. Evening exploration of Shinjuku. Overnight in Tokyo

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    DAY 11 | TOKYO CITY TOUR

    

    Visit Meiji Shrine. Explore the colourful Harajuku District. Experience the iconic Shibuya Crossing. Enjoy a guided orientation tour of Tokyo. Overnight in Tokyo.

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    DAY 12 | TOKYO MODERN ATTRACTIONS

    

    Visit teamLab Planets Tokyo. Explore Ginza Shopping District. Enjoy an evening Food Exploration Experience. Overnight in Tokyo.

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    DAY 13 | TOKYO FOOD & LOCAL LIFE

    

    Enjoy a small-group Food or Izakaya Tour. Explore authentic local neighbourhoods. Experience everyday Tokyo lifestyle. Discover the city through its local food culture. Overnight in Tokyo.

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    DAY 14 | TOKYO CULTURAL TOUR

    

    Visit Asakusa District. Explore Senso-ji Temple. Optional visit to Ueno Park. Optional exploration of Akihabara. Overnight in Tokyo.

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    DAY 15 | DEPARTURE FROM TOKYO

    

    DAY 15 | DEPARTURE FROM TOKYO