Must See Japan 13 Days

Must See Japan 13-Day Tour from Australia | Explore Tokyo, Cultural Gems & Off-the-Beaten-Path Adventures | JTB Travel

Independent Suggested Itinerary – Famous Sites & Cultural Delights

Explore more authentic Japanese cities on an independent tour that lets you discover Japan for yourself. Enjoy the best of the country without the gaggle of an organised tour group. Together with our comprehensive “suggested” itinerary, this grand tour takes you from the hustle and bustle of Tokyo to Japan’s amazing natural wonderlands and magnificent cultural and historical places of interest. Get ready for your “Off the Beaten Track” experience.

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From $3,461 per person twin share

Collage of Japan’s top 13 must-see destinations, including Kanazawa’s Kenrokuen Garden, Takayama’s old town, Hiroshima Peace Memorial, Himeji Castle, Tokyo Tower, Kyoto temples, and Osaka Dotonbori.
Traditional Japanese tea ceremony with a kimono-clad host preparing matcha in a tatami room, featuring a tea bowl, bamboo whisk (chasen), and seasonal flower arrangement.
Traditional gassho-zukuri farmhouses in Shirakawa-go village, surrounded by snow-covered mountains and trees, showcasing Japan’s rural heritage in winter.

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Tokyo
Arrive into Narita/Haneda Airport in Tokyo and transfer into the city by shared/private bus transfer. Stay in Tokyo for 3 nights.
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Tokyo
Get introduced to the sights of Tokyo including Tokyo Imperial Palace and Tokyo Tower with a 1-Day Tokyo Panoramic Sightseeing Tour.
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Tokyo
Entire free day to explore Tokyo at your own leisure. Suggested optional activities:
— Tokyo Disneyland or DisneySea
— Teamlab Planets
— 1-Day Nikko Sightseeing Tour from Tokyo
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  2. 4
Tokyo – Hakone
Visit the world-famous Mt. Fuji and Hakone’s Lake Ashi via our 1-Day Mt. Fuji and Hakone Tour before being dropped off at a traditional Japanese ryokan in nearby Hakone. Stay in Hakone for 1 night
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Takayama
Exchange your JR Pass in Odawara before travelling into the mountains of Takayama. Take a walk around Takayama to discover historical gems such as Takayama Jinya, San-machi Traditional Building Preservation Area, Hida Folk Village and Takayama Festival Museum.
Stay in Takayama for 1 night.
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Kanazawa
Explore the diverse Takayama morning market before travelling by train to Kanazawa. Points of interest here include Kenroku garden, Higashi Chaya District, Nagamachi Samurai District and Omicho Fish Market. Stay in Kanazawa for 1 night.
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Kyoto
Tavel by train to Kyoto. Free afternoon to explore Kyoto. Suggested optional activities:
— Tea Ceremony Experience with Kimono Wearing
— Family Ninja Experience
— Kyoto Afternoon Tour including Fushimi Inari Shrine
— Stay in Kyoto for 2 nights.
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Kyoto and Nara
Get introduced to the sights of Kyoto and Nara including Gingakuji Temple and Nara Park with a 1-Day Kyoto and Nara Sightseeing Tour.
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Hiroshima and Himeji
This morning depart for Hiroshima stopping at Himeji by bullet train.
Points of interest in Himeji include UNESCO Heritage Himeji Castle and Kokoen Garden. Continue by bullet train to Hiroshima. Stay in Hiroshima for 2 nights.
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Hiroshima and Miyajima
Get introduced to the sights of Hiroshima and Miyajima Island including the Hiroshima Peace Museum and Itsukushima Shrine with a 1-Day Hiroshima and Miyajima Sightseeing Tour.
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Osaka
Depart Hiroshima at leisure and travel by bullet train to Osaka. Points of interest here include Osaka Castle, Osaka Museum of History, Shitenno-ji Temple and Namba Area. Accommodation in Osaka for 2 nights.
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Osaka
Entire free day to explore Osaka.
Suggested optional activities:
— Universal Studios Japan
— Dotonbori and Shinsekai Food Tour
— 1-Day World Heritage Site Mount Koya Tour (self-guided).
— THE SUMO HALL “HIRAKUZA” OSAKA – Sumo Entertainment Show
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Osaka
Package concludes with shared/private transfer to Kansai/Itami Airport.

 

 

Dates: Daily: Subject to accommodation availability.
Package Inclusions: *12 nights accommodation
*7 day Japan Rail Pass, Economy class
*Airport transfers
*1-Day Panoramic Tokyo Tour
*1 Day Mt Fuji and Hakone Tour
*Kyoto & Nara 1-Day Tour
*1-Day Hiroshima & Miyajima Tour

 
  From $3,461 per person twin share
Remarks: *This is an independent suggested itinerary package. This independent package is flexible and JTB can add on or change the itinerary around to suite your specific requirements. For more accommodation options, please contact us directly.
*All prices are subject to change until paid in full and accommodation is subject to availability at time of booking.
*Seasonal surcharges and conditions may apply.
*This package is a land only package. JTB can also provide prices for special airfares with any airline. Please contact us directly for more details.

Collage of Japan’s top 13 must-see destinations, including Kanazawa’s Kenrokuen Garden, Takayama’s old town, Hiroshima Peace Memorial, Himeji Castle, Tokyo Tower, Kyoto temples, and Osaka Dotonbori.
Traditional Japanese tea ceremony with a kimono-clad host preparing matcha in a tatami room, featuring a tea bowl, bamboo whisk (chasen), and seasonal flower arrangement.
Traditional gassho-zukuri farmhouses in Shirakawa-go village, surrounded by snow-covered mountains and trees, showcasing Japan’s rural heritage in winter.























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    Scenic view of Kenrokuen Garden in Kanazawa, Japan, featuring traditional stone lanterns, manicured pine trees, a tranquil pond, and seasonal cherry blossoms under a clear blue sky
    Peaceful scene at Nara Park with freely roaming deer, cherry blossoms in full bloom, and the historic Todai-ji Temple in the background under a clear sky
    Iconic red torii gate of Hakone Shrine standing in Lake Ashi, surrounded by lush forest and misty mountains, a popular spiritual and scenic spot in Japan.