- Limousine Bus Coupon
- 14 Day Japan Rail Pass
- JPY 1,500 Pasmo Card for use on the non JR trains
- Full Day Tokyo Guided Tour
- Ainokura & Shirakawago Tour
- Kyoto Guided Morning Tour
- 4 nights of accommodation at the Shinagawa Prince Hotel in Tokyo
- 2 nights of accommodation at the traditional Japanese Ryokan Komanoyu inc breakfast
- 2 nights of accommodation at the Hida Hotel Plaza inc b/fast
- 2 nights of accommodation at the Hotel Granvia Hiroshima
- 3 nights of accommodation at the Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
- 2 nights of accommodation at the Hakone Hotel inc b/fast
This self-guided tour combines Japan's main highlight destinations with a two night stay in the glorious Kiso Valley. The Kiso area offers spectacular views of the natural scenery where you can soak in the spiritual, tranquil atmosphere this area is so famous for.
Walk part of the ancient Nakasendo pilgrimage trail between the two post-towns Magome and Tsumago. Along the trail you will find spectacular views of Japan's countryside, English signage and a few small tea houses where you can take a break from the hiking if needed. The Nakasendo trail is easy to moderate level of difficulty and takes 2-3 hours to complete.
*inclusions shown in the bullet points - package does not include airfares
Takayama Old Town
Check-out of the Komanoyu and from Kiso-Fukushima Station board a Limited Express Shinano train to Nagoya Station. Within Nagoya Station, change trains to a Limited Express Wide View Hida train to Takayama. Your accommodation at the Hida Hotel Plaza is a three minute walk from the station.
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.
After check-in, enjoy an afternoon stroll around this museum like town devoted to traditional crafts embodying the town's long-standing tradition of fine craftsmanship. Make sure you walk along the Old Town's main streets Sannomachi and Ninomachi which has a number of attractions including a variety of small museums, shops selling traditional wares, antique shops, Japanese-style inns, sake breweries and restaurants serving local specialities.
Other attractions you might also want to visit is Takayama Shrine, Takayama's famous lush and picturesque Shiroyama Park and the Higashiyama Temple Area.
For dinner tonight you may like to find a restaurant which serves the locally produced Hida beef which is delicious in sukiyaki or grilled on a hot plate.
Stay: Hida Hotel Plaza - 1/2
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