Discover Japan with Hiroshima
Discover Japan with Hiroshima
Explore some of Japan’s largest, busiest cities while also getting a taste for a more traditional side of the country.
Visit bustling Osaka with its brightly lit streets and fantastic food culture. Take a trip to ancient Nara, a city steeped in history. Walk the streets of Kyoto and take a step back in time as you explore its old temples and shrines. Visit Takayama, a wonderfully preserved old merchant town of the Edo period and see the famous 200-year-old farmhouses of Shirakawago. Step inside one of Japan’s last remaining original castles in Matsumoto. And admire the lofty, snow-capped peak of Mount Fuji and be treated to breath-taking views of the surrounding landscape. Our Japan Discovery tour has it all!
- Experience Tokyo's highlights: Tokyo Tower, Shibuya Crossing, Tsukiji Market & Senso-ji
- Ride the iconic Japanese Shinkansen (Bullet Train) from Hakone to Tokyo
- Stay in Matsumoto & visit the iconic Matsumoto Castle, one of Japan's oldest original fortresses
- Explore Hiroshima's Peace Memorial Park, Atomic Bomb Museum & Miyajima Floating Torii Gate
- Visit Himeji Castle (UNESCO-listed 'White Heron' fortress) & Todaiji Temple in Nara
- Explore the preserved Edo-period historic town of Takayama & Shirakawago traditional village
- Admire majestic Mount Fuji from the 5th Station & take a cruise on Lake Ashi
Included
- 14 nights in centrally located 3-star twin share hotel accommodation
- Breakfast daily, plus a welcome dinner and farewell dinner with your group
- Ride on the legendary Shinkansen (Bullet Train) from Hakone to Tokyo
- 2 completely free days in Kyoto and Tokyo to explore at your own pace
- Professional English-speaking local tour guide throughout
- Private dedicated coach transportation for all transfers
- All monument and temple entrance fees as per the itinerary
Not Included
- Return international flights to Japan
- Tipping (Recommended AU$10 per day)
- Travel insurance (Compulsory)
- Airport and hotel round trip transfers (KIX Airport arrival & Tokyo departure)
- Optional recommended programs & personal expenditure
Day to Day Itinerary
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Day 01Arrival in Osaka (Kansai)
Upon arrival, make your own way to your hotel near Kansai Airport. Optional Kansai Airport (KIX) transfer is available at AU$150 per person (Min 2 pax). Hotel: Odysis Suites Osaka Airport Hotel or similar.
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Day 02Osaka & Kobe (Welcome Dinner)
Visit the iconic 16th-century Osaka Castle. Explore Osaka's central food and entertainment district, Dotonbori. Travel to Kobe to visit the Kobe Earthquake Memorial Museum. Enjoy a Welcome Dinner tonight. Hotel: SK HOTEL Kobe station or similar.
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Day 03Kobe to Kurashiki & Hiroshima (B)
Travel to Hiroshima. En route, stop in the beautiful canal town of Kurashiki to explore its well-preserved Edo-period merchant district. Hotel: HOTEL MYSTAYS Hiroshima Peace Park or similar.
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Day 04Hiroshima Peace Park & Okayama (B)
Visit the gorgeous Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima Island, famous for its floating torii gate. Visit the Peace Memorial Park and Atomic Bomb Museum. Continue to Okayama. Hotel: Mitsui Garden Hotel Okayama or similar.
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Day 05Okayama to Nara & Kyoto (B)
Visit the stunning Himeji Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Continue to Nara to visit Todaiji Temple (housing the giant bronze Buddha) and wander through Nara Deer Park. Check in to your Kyoto hotel. Hotel: Oriental Hotel Kyoto Rokujo or similar.
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Day 06Kyoto Free Day (B)
Enjoy a completely free day to explore Kyoto's countless temples, gardens, and bamboo paths at your own leisure. Hotel: Oriental Hotel Kyoto Rokujo or similar.
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Day 07Kyoto Sightseeing & Kanazawa (B)
Visit Kinkakuji Temple (the famous Golden Pavilion) covered entirely in pure gold leaf. Walk through the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and cross the Togetsu Bridge. Travel to Kanazawa. Hotel: Hotel Amanek Kanazawa or similar.
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Day 08Kanazawa Historical Tour (B)
Explore the castle town of Kanazawa. Visit the Buke Yashiki samurai house, wander the Higashi Chaya geisha district, stroll Kenrokuen Garden (one of Japan's top three landscape gardens), and visit Omicho Market. Hotel: Hotel Amanek Kanazawa or similar.
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Day 09Kanazawa to Shirakawago & Takayama (B)
Visit the historic village of Shirakawago to explore the famous 200-year-old gassho-style farmhouses and view the valley from the observation point. Travel to the mountainous city of Takayama. Hotel: Hotel Kuretakeso Takayama Ekimae or similar.
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Day 10Takayama to Matsumoto (B)
Explore Takayama's preserved Edo-period Old Town, the Takayama Jinya former government house, and the Matsuri no Mori festival float museum. Board the coach to Matsumoto. Hotel: Iroha Grand Hotel Matsumoto Ekimae or similar.
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Day 11Matsumoto Castle & Mount Fuji (B, Farewell Dinner)
Visit Matsumoto Castle, one of Japan's most complete original castles. Drive to Mount Fuji area and explore Oshino Hakkai spring ponds. Visit Mt. Fuji's 5th Station (weather permitting). Enjoy a group Farewell Dinner tonight. Hotel: Sun Plaza Hotel Fuji Lake Yamanakako or similar.
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Day 12Hakone Lake Ashi Cruise - Bullet Train to Tokyo (B)
Visit Gotemba Peace Park for breathtaking views of Mount Fuji. Take a cruise on Lake Ashi in Hakone. Board the legendary Shinkansen (Bullet Train) to speed to the mega-city of Tokyo. Hotel: Tmark City Hotel Tokyo Omori or similar.
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Day 13Tokyo Guided Sightseeing Tour (B)
Enjoy a full-day guided tour of Tokyo: see panoramic views from Tokyo Tower, watch the crowds at Shibuya Crossing, sample fresh seafood at Tsukiji Fish Market, visit Tokyo's oldest temple Senso-ji, and stroll the Imperial Palace grounds. Hotel: Tmark City Hotel Tokyo Omori or similar.
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Day 14Tokyo Free Day (B)
Enjoy a full free day to explore Tokyo at your own pace, go shopping in Ginza, or visit Akihabara. Hotel: Tmark City Hotel Tokyo Omori or similar.
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Day 15Depart Tokyo (B)
Enjoy breakfast before making your own way to Narita (NRT) or Haneda (HND) Airport for your departure flight. Optional airport transfer is available. (Meal: Breakfast)
No, airport transfers are not included in the base tour price. However, private airport-to-hotel (KIX to Osaka) or hotel-to-airport (Tokyo to NRT/HND) transfers can be added for AU$150 per person (minimum 2 guests required, total AU$300).
We have carefully selected premium, centrally located 3-star twin-share hotel accommodations (such as Odysis Suites in Osaka, HOTEL MYSTAYS in Hiroshima, and Oriental Hotel in Kyoto) to ensure a comfortable and highly convenient stay near major attractions and transit hubs.