Japan - Land of the Rising Sun

12 nights from £5124

12 nights

Japan - Land of the Rising Sun

From Tokyo to Kyoto, Osaka and beyond, discover the unforgettable highlights of Japan including an incredible high-speed ride on the Bullet Train

£5399 pp
£5124 pp including flights £427 per night
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There are few places on Earth where the contrast between traditional and modern is quite so marked as in Japan and on this holiday you'll discover many of its incredible highlights. Beginning in dazzling Tokyo, you'll go on to admire incredible views of Mount Fuji, see the beautiful Matsumoto Castle and visit the traditional city of Takayama. After riding the famous Bullet Train to Kyoto, you'll spend three nights exploring this charming city before heading to Hiroshima and uncovering its poignant history. Your journey ends in bustling Osaka, where you'll visit Osaka Castle and have some free time for shopping if you wish.

  • Tour of Japan's capital, Tokyo
  • Hakone, gateway to Mount Fuji
  • Cruise on Lake Ashi
  • Cable-car ride over Owakundi Valley
  • Matsumoto Castle, Japan's oldest existing castle
  • Visit a wasabi farm
  • Shirakawago visit
  • Takayama, a traditional city in the mountains
  • Journey on the iconic Bullet Train
  • Sightseeing in Kyoto including Nijo Castle
  • Kinkakuji Temple
  • Arashiyama and rickshaw ride through a bamboo forest
  • Sushi-making demonstration
  • Visit the historic city of Nara
  • Hiroshima sightseeing tour and Miyajima Island
  • Tour of Osaka including Umeda Floating Garden and Osaka Castle
  • Tour of Japan's capital, Tokyo
  • Hakone, gateway to Mount Fuji
  • Cruise on Lake Ashi
  • Cable-car ride over Owakundi Valley
  • Matsumoto Castle, Japan's oldest existing castle
  • Visit a wasabi farm
  • Takayama, a traditional city in the mountains
  • Shirakawago visit
  • Journey on the iconic Bullet Train
  • Sightseeing in Kyoto including Nijo Castle
  • Kinkakuji Temple
  • Arashiyama and rickshaw ride through a bamboo forest
  • Sushi-making demonstration
  • Visit the historic city of Nara
  • Hiroshima sightseeing tour and Miyajima Island
  • Tour of Osaka including Umeda Floating Garden and Osaka Castle
  • Visit a wasabi farm
    • Keio Plaza Hotel - Tokyo
    • Offering fantastic views over the city and located close to the popular sights, you will stay at the Keio Plaza Hotel.



      Hotel facilities include restaurant, bar, fitness room and pool(seasonal). Bedrooms have private facilities, hairdryer, air-conditioning and tea/coffee making facilities.
    • Hotel Associa Takayama Resort
    • The 4-star Associa Takayama Resort is situated in Takayama.



      Hotel facilities include a restaurant and a bar. Bedrooms have private facilities, air-conditioning and a TV.
    • Kyoto Tokyu Hotel
    • The 4-star Kyoto Tokyu Hotel is ideally located within reach of Kyoto''s main tourist attractions.



      Hotel facilities include a restaurant and a bar. Bedrooms have private facilities, air-conditioning, TV, complimentary Wi-Fi and tea/coffee-making facilities.
    • Hotel Granvia Hiroshima
    • The 4-star Granvia Hiroshima is ideally located within easy reach of the main tourist attractions of Hiroshima.



      Hotel facilities include a selection of restaurants and a bar. Bedrooms have private facilities, air-conditioning, TV and complimentary Wi-Fi.
    • Hotel Nikko Osaka
    • Hotel Nikko Osaka is a deluxe hotel located in a prime area of central Osaka. The hotel faces the famous tree-lined Mido-suji Avenue, the city's main boulevard.
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