CONTIKI.COM/JAPAN-UNRIVALLED
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IN-DEPTH EXPLORER
START 6:00PM TOKYO
&#; ĂŒ61-;1 Landing in the eccentric Japanese capital of Tokyo, we'll get comfortable in our hotel before uniting with the team for a low down on the days ahead. Night one will be ours for getting acquainted. Hotel DAYS 2 - 3 TOKYO From the lake woven grounds of the Imperial Palace to the wild fashion district of Harajuku & Shibuya, Tokyo will reveal itself & offer limitless inspiration. We'll take you to all the iconic spots & leave you with plenty of time to indulge in sushi land adventures of your own. Hotel (B)(B) • See the Imperial Palace, Asakusa Sensoji Temple, Nakamise Street, Shibuya, Meiji Jingu Shrine & Harajuku F Show at the Robot Restaurant F Onsen experience &#; ĂŒ*#-10' This morning, see the wonder that is the Tsukiji Fish markets before our
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• See Itsukushima Shrine • Visit the Peace Memorial Museum F Okonomiyaki Lunch F Hiroshima Night Cruise
first overland journey takes us south to the haven of mountain vistas that is Hakone. Here we will enjoy a hot spring dip & nest in the arms of true hospitality at a traditional Japanese guesthouse. (B,D) Â? Contiki Special Stay Ryokan • Tsukiji ďŹ sh market • See the Hakone Ropeway F Sushi-making
Worth every penny. Japan was beautiful and I know I would not have experienced as much as I did without this trip. Kenneth Homan
&#;5 ĂŒ ĂŒ-;161 A golden castle, manicured gardens‌ Kyoto is nothing shy of incredible & we'll share its intricacies artfully. Known as the culture hub & land of the Geisha, prepare to see a rainbow of kimonos & wooden platform shoes. Hotel (B)(B) • Nijo Castle • See Fushimi Inari Shrine • See Kinkakuji Golden Pavilion & Gion Area
&#;5 ĂŒ ĂŒ TAKAYAMA Now enamoured by hot springs, we'll move on to Takayama where we'll find them in our own hotel. This hilly village of wooden buildings will be yours to explore, from the morning markets to the historic Edo period Jinya house & Hida Folk Village. Hotel (B)(B) • See Kamisan no machi (Kamisan Town) & Takayama morning markets • See Matsumoto Castle F Hida beef dinner F Sake Tasting
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&#; ĂŒ MT KOYA Making our way to Wakayama via train, we'll slip into the Zen lands of Mount Koya. After being welcomed into a Buddhist guesthouse we'll savour mindfulness, the pristine natural setting, & not least of all, traditional Buddhist food. (B,D) Â? Contiki Special Stay Shukubo • Visit to Kongobuji Temple
&#;5 ĂŒ ĂŒ HIROSHIMA After an exhilarating ride on the Shinkansen (bullet train), we'll arrive in Hiroshima. Here we'll recount the WWII bombing tragedy & uncover what is now a city enveloped in peace. A ferry to Miyajima Island & the Itsukushima Shrine will complete our Hiroshima experience. Hotel (B)(B)
&#; ĂŒ15#-# Osaka will offer a complete contrast to our mindful mountain moments. Here we can jump back into the neon kanji signs of a buzzing Japanese city, & sip local beer to ease the pain of Karaoke. Hotel (B) • Morning Buddhist service
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The one that takes in bustling cities, relaxing hot springs & majestic mountains for the ultimate Japan experience
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F Izakaya dinner F MariCar ** Must have an International Driving License ** &#; ĂŒ15#-# Our Japanese fairytale will end in Osaka, leaving us to share goodbyes & depart with many incredible memories. (B) END 9:00AM OSAKA TOKYO
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A$5995
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A$6435
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A$6239
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* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we can pair you with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge. Single room supplement is available from A$1399 (only applicable in hotels). Triple-share reduction of A$90 available. A copy of your valid passport is required at time of booking. Trip starts 6:00pm & ends approx. 9:00am. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. Insurance & visas: For important information please see p.82.