- 14 Day Japan Rail Pass
- JPY 1,500 Pasmo Card for use on the non JR trains
- Tokyo Full Day Guided Tour including lunch
- Shirakawago and Ainokura Day Tour
- Kyoto Half Day Guided Morning Tour
- 4 nights at the Shinagawa Prince Hotel - Tokyo
- 2 nights at the Hakone Hotel inc b/fast - Hakone
- 2 nights at the Hida Hotel Plaza inc b/fast - Takayama
- 2 nights at the Hotel Granvia Hiroshima - Hiroshima
- 3 nights at the Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo - Kyoto
Be the envy of your friends by spending two weeks touring Japan during the magnificent cherry blossom season. Hanami is the annual Spring celebration of cherry blossom watching held in each city during bloom time. Combine fascinating sightseeing in each city with a glorious backdrop of pink colours. Spring time is the best time to be outdoors in Japan and this tour will allow you to make the most of this wonderful opportunity.
*inclusions shown in the bullet points - package does not include airfares
Hida Takayama
Check out of Hakone Hotel and board a Hakone Tozan bus to Odawara Station. (55 min) From Odawara Station board the Hikari #507 at 10:08 which arrives in Nagoya at 11:17. Change trains within Nagoya Station and board the Limited Express (Wide View) Hida #9 train at 11:43 which arrives in Takayama at 14:18.
This magnificent train journey through the Japanese Alps is often compared to the Alps of Europe. It may well be one of the highlights of your trip to Japan.
Takayama is a traditional medieval town located in the mountains of Gifu Prefecture. Most of the attractions are concentrated in the old part of town, within minutes of each other.
Your accommodation at the Hida Hotel Plaza 5 minute walk from the station. Make sure you try their rooftop and indoor Japanese-style onsen bath which is free for guests to use.
After check in, enjoy an afternoon stroll around this museum like town with a number of attractions including a variety of small museums devoted to traditional crafts embodying the town's long standing tradition of fine craftsmanship. Visit the old private houses that lie in the area between Miyagawa River and the famously lush and picturesque Shiroyama Park. This quiet, residential area has shops selling traditional wares, antique shops, Japanese-style inns, sake breweries and restaurants serving local specialities.
Stay: Hida Hotel Plaza - 1/2
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