Back Roads of Japan

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10 nights

Back Roads of Japan

From bubbling hot springs and white-sand beaches to ornate temples and metropolitan chaos, Japan is a land of almost mythic beauty and diversity.

£3419 pp
£2735 pp excluding flights £274 per night
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Wander off the beaten path away from Japan's big cities and popular sites with this 11-day tour that takes you to destinations that are often overlooked. Visit the treasured castle of Matsumoto and learn about samurai culture, relax in a traditional hot spring-fed onsen, explore the quaint city of Hagi by bicycle, and settle in at a community homestay to truly immerse yourself in the local culture. Of course, there's time before and after to explore Tokyo and Kyoto, making this trip a well-rounded glimpse into Japan's past and present.
  • Relax in the healing waters of an onsen
  • Spot snow monkeys in Nagano
  • Cycle through the rural town of Hagi
  • Experience a homestay in a traditional Japanese community
  • Explore a 16th-century samurai castle
  • Travel on the famed Bullet Train
Hotels (7 nts), traditional inn (1 nt, shared facilities), homestay (2 nts, multi-share).
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