9Days Highlights of Japan

From: NZD6188 per person on twin sharing basis

Tokyo – Hakone – Kyoto – Hiroshima – Osaka

Submerge yourself in the beautiful, inspiring culture of Japan in this 9-day tour featuring 5 amazing cities: Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto, Hiroshima and Kyoto. Visit the city of the Ten Thousand Temples and enjoy the nightlife of Tokyo city. Majestic Japan is a destination that will remain in your heart forever after visiting it.

ltinerary

Day 1

Tokyo

Arrive at Narita or Haneda Airport and transfer to your hotel by Airport Limousine shuttler bus.

Day 2

Tokyo (B)

Full day city tour of Tokyo in a shared coach with guide (from an appointed meeting point), visiting the Meiji Shrine, Imperial Palace, Senso-ji Temple & Nakamise Shopping Street, Visit Rainbow Bridge, Odaiba & Toyosu Market, Hamarikyu Gardens, Asakusa, Tokyo Tower main deck. After
the tour, return to the hotel on your own

Day 3

Tokyo – Mt. Fuji /Hakone - Hakone (B/L)

Take a coach tour to Mt. Fuji / Hakone, on arrival tour of Mt. Fuji / Hakone and visit Mt.Fuji 5th station, Owakudani Boiling Valley, take the ropeway and later go for Boat Cruise on Lake Ashi. Take the Komagatake ropeway ride to the peak of Mt. Komagatake.

Tour disbands at Hakone and make your way to yout Hotel.

Day 4

Hakone-Kyoto (B)

Make your way to Odawara Station to board the bullet train to Kyoto. On arrival in Kyoto, make your way to the Hotel.

Day 5

Kyoto (B)

A full day of sightseeing of Kyoto and tour the Arashiyama area to visit Tenryuji Temple, Kinkakuji temple and final stop at Nijo-Jo castle.

Take a short train ride with your guide to Nara, Japan’s first capital in 8th century. With great prosperity, it became the face of Japanese culture and politics. Nara is home to some of the most impressive and ancient historical landmarks in the country. Start your adventure at the jaw-dropping Todaiji Temple, the world’s largest wooden building. Next, stop at Nara's most celebrated shrine, the bright and beautiful Shinto shrine of Kasuga Taisha, which houses hundreds of bronze and stone lanterns donated by worshipers over the centuries. Before returning to Kyoto, take a look at Nara Park, one of the oldest parks in Japan.

After the tour return to Kyoto and make your way to the Hotel.

Day 6

Kyoto (B)

Day at leisure to explore Kyoto on own.

Day 7

Kyoto - Hiroshima - Miyajima – Hiroshima (B)

Full day of Hiroshima & Miyajima Tour in a shared coach. Board bullet train to Hiroshima. Reach Miyajimaguchi by bus and then proceed to Miyajima Port to board ferry to Miyajima. Visit Itsukushima Shrine. Reach Hiroshima by ferry/bus.Visit Peace Memorial Park & Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, Atomic Bomb Dome. Travel to the hotel on your own.

Day 8

Hiroshima – Osaka (B)

Bullet train Hiroshima to Osaka. Make your way to the Hotel. Afternoon Osaka Walking tour. Take a short train ride. Board the Aqua Liner (Water Bus) to visit Osaka Castle& Osaka Park. Later take a short train ride to return to Osaka and return hotel on your own.

Day 9

Osaka - Kansai (B)

Transfer to Kansai International Airport by airport bus.

Included: Accommodation in 4-star hotels, meals as specified, tours and transfers in shared coach or by public transport with guides.

Prices quoted are valid till 31 March 2026. Cost above is indicative, based on Low Season in NZ Dollars and subject to change due to fluctuation in exchange rates. Please read T&C before booking. Call 09 410 5060 or 0508 EXOTIC (0508 396 842) or email info@exoticholidays.co.nz for more information.