This week-long tour will show you Japan's most mesmerising sights. You'll have time to get to know the city before you go on a Tokyo to Hakone tour including Mount Fuji where you'll explore volcanoes by hiking along the edge of a caldera.
You'll spend the last day of the trip to Kyoto where you'll discover the history and culture behind some of the most beautiful temples in the region. This trip is flexible yet structured, allowing you time to explore each location at your own pace. This week-long tour will show you Japan's most mesmerising sights. You'll have time to get to know the city before you go on a Tokyo to Hakone tour including Mount Fuji where you'll explore volcanoes by hiking along the edge of a caldera.
You'll spend the last day of the trip to Kyoto where you'll discover the history and culture behind some of the most beautiful temples in the region. This trip is flexible yet structured, allowing you time to explore each location at your own pace.
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Itinerary
Day 1
Begin Your Tokyo Tour
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When you arrive in Tokyo, you'll be taken to your hotel in the city centre. Once settled, you can take some well-deserved rest or explore the city at your own pace. Tokyo is a vibrant, fun city that is best explored a section at a time. Take the rest of the day to get acquainted with the area and the wonderful Japanese culture.
Accommodation
Shinjuku Washington Hotel★3 star
Activities
Half-Day Tokyo TourOptional Activity
Transportations
Private Driver from 成田国際空港 to Tokyo
Destinations
Shinjuku
Tokyo
Day 2
Afternoon Tour of Tokyo
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Today, you'll start your tour of Japan with a scenic tour of Tokyo starting at the World Trade Centre for a panoramic view of the city where, on a clear day, you'll see Mount Fuji. You'll drive past Ginza on the way to Senso-Ji Temple and Nakamise Street, both iconic attractions in Tokyo. In the late afternoon, you'll take a leisurely cruise on the Sumida River, a scenic journey which is extremely popular during cherry blossom season.
Accommodation
Shinjuku Washington Hotel★3 star
Activities
Seaside Top Observatory
Imperial Palace and Nijubashi Bridge
Sensoji Temple and Nakamise Street
Sumida River Night Time Sakura Cruise
Transportations
Bus from Shinjuku Washington Hotel to Hamamatsuchō
Bus from Sumida Park to Tokyo StationOptional Activity
Destinations
Shinjuku
Tokyo
Day 3
A Tokyo to Hakone Tour with Mount Fuji
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You'll be picked up from your hotel and taken to Lake Ashi which is on the caldera of Mount Hakone where you'll have stunning views of Mount Fuji. Then, you'll take a seven-minute ride to Mount Komagatake where you can walk around the peak; the Hakone Shrine is at the top of the peak which is accessed via the cableway. Once back in Tokyo, you can explore Ginza in the late evening.
Accommodation
Shinjuku Washington Hotel★3 star
Activities
Mount Fuji
Lake Ashinoko
Komagatake Ropeway
GinzaOptional Activity
Transportations
Private Driver from Shinjuku Washington Hotel to Hamamatsucho Bus Terminal
Bus from Hamamatsuchō to Mount Fuji
Bus from Hakone to Tokyo
Destinations
Shinjuku
Fujinomiya
Ashigarashimo District
Miyada
Tokyo
Day 4
Free Day in Tokyo
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You'll have the day to explore parts of the city that you have not yet touched. Perhaps, you could take this opportunity to do some shopping or learn a little more about Japanese culture. If it's a clear day, you should head up to the top of the Tokyo Tower for a stunning view of the cityscape. If heights aren't your thing, then you can head to Harajuku or perhaps Akihabara, both great examples of Tokyo's quirky nature.
Accommodation
Shinjuku Washington Hotel★3 star
Activities
Half-Day Tokyo TourOptional Activity
Tokyo TowerOptional Activity
HarajukuOptional Activity
AkihabaraOptional Activity
Destinations
Shinjuku
Tokyo
Day 5
Kyoto Full-Day Tour
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Today, you'll spend the day exploring the temples of Kyoto to get to grips with Japan's culture. The highlight of the day is Sanjusangen-do, the longest wooden structure in the world. You'll also enjoy the view from Kiyomizu-dera Temple, where you will be able to see over of Kyoto. In the late evening, you'll arrive back in Tokyo and have some free time to spend as you wish.
Accommodation
Shinjuku Washington Hotel★3 star
Activities
Heian Shrine
Sanjusangendo
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Transportations
Bus from Shinjuku Washington Hotel to Tokyo Station
High-Speed Rail from Tokyo to Kyoto
High-Speed Rail from Kyoto to Tokyo
Destinations
Shinjuku
Kyoto
Day 6
Goodbye Tokyo
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It's time to say goodbye to Japan, as your Tokyo to Hakone tour and beyond ends here. You'll have some time to do some last-minute shopping before being transferred to the airport.
Transportations
Private Driver from Tokyo to Narita International Airport
Destinations
Shinjuku
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What’s included?
5 nights accommodation
10 activities
Airport transfer
Licensed English speaking guides
What’s not included?
Alcohol beverages
Domestic flights
Entrance fees
Entry visas / airport departure tax
Gratuities
Ground transportation
International flights
Laundry
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Trekking permits
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AU$ 3,092/ per traveller sharing
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Benefits of this trip
Japan in 6 days
3-star accommodation
24/7 in-destination support from your local designer
