- 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
Omicho Market
Higashichaya Geisha district
Enjoy a well deserved sleep in this morning as the best connecting trains departs at 11:00am.
Check out from your accommodation and from Takayama Station, board the Hida Wide View train at 11:01 which arrives in Toyama at 12:30. Within Toyama Station change trains and board the Tsurugi #715 bullet train which departs Toyama Station at 12:46 and arrives to Kanazawa Station at 13:09.
Your accommodation at the Hotel Mystays Premier Kanazawa is a five minute walk from the West Exit of Kanazawa Station.
Kanazawa, often referred to as "little Kyoto", is a lovely seaside town with a number of hidden treasures. After check in, spend the afternoon exploring the city of Kanazawa.
Your sightseeing should include a trip to the Omicho Market which is a 10 minute walk or 3 minute taxi or bus ride from Kanazawa Station. Omicho is the liveliest of all markets in Kanazawa and is popular with the residents of the city. many of the 170 shops specialise in fresh fish and vegetables. Lovers of seafood will delight in some of the surrounding sushi bars and restaurants that serve fresh seafood from off the coast of Kanazawa. For those who prefer their seafood cooked, tempura and grilled options are available.
For a rare look inside Japan's traditional entertainment culture, make a visit to Kanazawa's famous "Higashi Geisha District" where you can walk down the winding lanes which features rows of old geisha houses. Late in the afternoon and early evening you may see a geisha scampering between appointments in full traditional costume. Shima, a former geisha house, is open for public viewing (9am to 6pm) where you can also enjoy a cup of green tea and a traditional Japanese sweet.
Stay: Hotel Mystays Premier Kanazawa - 1/2
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