- Private airport transfers
- Gran Class bullet train ticket from Tokyo to Kanazawa
- 14 Day Japan Rail Pass (Green)
- JPY1,500 Pasmo Card for use on the non JR trains
- Private half day guided tour of Tokyo
- Day Tour of Kyoto by private vehicle with a driver guide
- 5 nights at the Sakura Prince Hotel in Tokyo
- 2 nights at the Hotel Nikko Kanazawa (Luxe floor)
- 2 nights at the Takayama Green Hotel (Orinkaku rooms)
- 2 nights at the Sheraton Grand Hiroshima Hotel
- 1 night at the Intercontinental Osaka
- 2 nights of accommodation along the Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Route - inc. dinner,
breakfast and lunchbox - 4 nights at The Thousand Kyoto
- 2 nights at the Hyatt Regency Hakone Resort and Spa
- Breakfast daily
*Prices and inclusions are subject to change.
Enjoy the luxury and comfort of our 21 Day Tour featuring the highlights of Japan's most popular destinations as well as an introduction to the World Heritage listed Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Walk.
During this 2 days of short walks the highlights included the Kumano Hongu Taisha Grand Shrine, Kumano Nachi Shrine complex, and the Nachi Waterfalls. Enjoy a relaxing stay in the hot spring villages Kawayu Onsen and Katsuura Onsen.
*inclusions shown in the bullet points - package does not include airfares
Nachi Taisha Shrine, Kumano Kodo pilgrimage walk
Nishiki Market, Kyoto
Continue your walk along the Kumano Kodo. Walk the short, scenic cobblestone route of Daimon-zaka. (2km, 1hr) Visit the Kumano Nachi Shrine complex and the Nachi Falls, Japan's tallest waterfall at 133m tall.
Board a bus back to Katsuura, and enjoy a seafood lunch before boarding a train back to Shin-Osaka Station. (230 mins) Change trains and board a Hikari bullet train to Kyoto Station. (15 mins)
Your accommodation at the Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo is a 2 minute walk from the Hachijoguchi Exit of the station.
After check in, commence exploring the sights of Japan's old capital. Use your Pasmo Cards to board a Subway Karasuma Line train 2 stops to Shijo Station for the busiest shopping district in Kyoto. There are a number of cafes, restaurants and shops to explore. Next, walk down to the Nishiki Food Market. (10 mins from Shijo Station) Here you can try various Japanese foods from traditional sweets to fresh seafood.
In the late afternoon walk towards Gion, Kyoto's famous entertainment district which is open until late at night. Gion is the one place in Japan where you may see Maiko or Geisha scampering between appointments. As darkness falls, watch the traditional lanterns gradually come to life as you wander down tiny alleys housing a variety of restaurants offering tempting cuisine.
Stay: The Thousand Kyoto - 1/4
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