Best of Tokyo and Kyoto Tour
13 Days/11 Nights
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Follow in the footsteps of feudal lords and samurai along the route of the ancient Tokaido Highway that once connected these two great cities.
Destinations:
Tokyo, Nikko, Hakone, Kyoto, Osaka, Fushimi, Arashiyama
Tokyo, an ultra-modern megalopolis, is not just a destination, but an experience. And a stroll through Kyoto, steeped in history and tradition, is a walk through 11 centuries of Japanese history.
You will learn the ancient religious traditions of the Japanese, stroll through the world's largest fish market, explore Japan's most elaborate Shinto Shrine dedicated to the first Shogun and see the icon of Japan, Mt. Fuji (weather-permitting). You will also climb to the top of a Samurai castle, participate in an authentic tea ceremony, meet a "maiko" (geisha-in-training), and much, much more.
Every day, you'll enjoy the friendliness, fun and flexibility of small group travel by experiencing sights, Japanese restaurants and family-run ryokans that are off-limits to larger groups. From start-to-finish, all group transportation and admissions, lodging, travel insurance, all breakfasts, seven lunches and one dinner and more are included. All while our tour guide brings Japan alive with exceptional insights.
Best of Tokyo and Kyoto Tour Itinerary
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| Day 01: | Leave for Japan |
| Day 02: | Arrive in Japan |
| Day 03: | Tokyo - Tsukiji fish market, Open-Air Sky Bus, Imperial Palace, Diet Building, Marunouchi Financial District, Ginza, Sumida River Cruise, Nakamise-dori, Senso-ji |
| Day 04: | Hakone |
| Day 05: | Tokyo - Free day |
| Day 06: | Nikko - Rinno-ji, Toshogu Shrine, Taiyu-in |
| Day 07: | Free time in Tokyo, travel to Kyoto |
| Day 08: | Kyoto - Ryoan-ji, Kinkakuk-ji (Golden Pavilion), Nijo Castle and Garden, Shinsen-en Garden |
| Day 09: | Osaka, Fushimi - Travel to Osaka, Osaka Castle, Travel to Fushimi, Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum, Fushimi-Inari Shrine |
| Day 10: | Kyoto - Imperial Palace, Nishiki-koji open-air market, Sannen-zaka, Ninen-zaka, Higashiyama District, Yasaka Shrine, Authentic Tea Ceremony, Gion Geisha District, "Meet a Maiko" |
| Day 11: | Arashiyama - Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Tenryu-ji, Shojin-ryori (Buddhist Vegetarian) Lunch, Saiho-ji (Moss Temple) |
| Day 12: | Kyoto - Free day, sayonara dinner |
| Day 13: | Depart for home/Arrive Home |