- 21 Day Japan Rail Pass
- JPY 1500 Pasmo Card for use on the non JR trains
- Tokyo Full Day Guided Tour including lunch
- Nikko World Heritage Tour
- Shirakawago and Ainokura Day Tour
- Kyoto Half Day Guided Morning Tour
- 5 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 Mystays Premier Kanazawa - Kanazawa
- 3 nights at the Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo - Kyoto
- 2 nights at the Hotel Granvia Hotel Okayama - Okayama
- 2 nights at the Hotel Granvia Hiroshima - Hiroshima
- 2 nights at the Hotel Vischio Osaka by Granvia - Osaka
This tour has been designed for travellers with the luxury of time. Our 21 Day Grand Tour of Japan visits the many fascinating cities on the Island of Honshu at a relaxed pace. Efficiently transporting from one city to another is part of the joy of Japan travel as you swiftly board high speed bullet trains. Our advice is if you have a chance to visit Japan just once in your lifetime, our 21 Day Grand Tour of Japan will ensure you see the major highlights of Japan in one visit.
*inclusions shown in the bullet points - package does not include airfares
Hida Takayama Old Town
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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