FAR EAST
ULTIMATE JAPAN 16 Days from £5075 pp twin share with flights
Snow monkeys, castles and shrines in this comprehensive tour of Japan.
Okinawa © JNTO
DAYS 1 to 4 - Fly to Tokyo Fly Virgin Atlantic to Tokyo for 3 nights at the Park Hotel Tokyo sightseeing and shared tour to the 5th station of Mount Fuji with a boat ride on Lake Ashi.
Matsue Castle © JNTO
DAYS 5/6 - Shibu Onsen & Matsumoto Bullet train ride to see the cute snow monkeys at Yudanaka with an overnight at Issano Komichi Biyunoyado. Proceed to Matsumoto for a visit to the famous castle. Overnight at Tobira Onsen Myojinkan.
DAYS 7 to 10 - Takayama & Kanazawa 2 days in each small town, staying at the Hida Hotel Plaza and Ana Hotel with a visit to Shirakawa-go for the opportunity to explore its captivating old farm houses, taking in the traditional architectural style of the Gasshozukuri houses.
DAYS 11/12 - Hiroshima & Miyajima 1 night at the Rihga Royal Hotel with leisure time to explore the Peace Museum and Park. 1 night at a traditional ryokan on Miyajima Island. Visit the Itsukushima Shrine.
Fushimi Inari Shrine
DAYS 13 to 15 - Kyoto Bullet train to Kyoto for 3 nights at Hotel Granvia. Tour of Kyoto with private guide and optional tour to Nara.
DAY 16 - Fly to the UK Transfer to Osaka for a Nippon Airlines fl ight to Tokyo. Connect to the Virgin Atlantic fl ight to Heathrow.
MATSUE The ‘Water City’ of Matsue lies on the eastern shore of Lake Shinji, close to the Izumo-taisha, one of the oldest and largest Shinto shrines in the country. The city is also home to a 17th century castle that is one of the only authentic wooden castles left in Japan.
TSUWANO
Set amongst the hilly landscapes of San’in, the picturesque town of Tsuwano is known as ‘Little Kyoto’. Its main street is lined with Edo-era buildings including saki breweries and 17th century Samurai residences, whilst the nearby sites of Youmei-ji Temple and the Taikodani-Inari Shrine remain popular attractions.
Special Something
Travel by train exploring little known and off the beaten track West Coast Japan. DAYS 1/2 - Fly to Osaka
Fly to Osaka with Emirates via Dubai for 1 night at the Sheraton Miyako. Tour of Osaka castle and Namba and Dotonbori area.
DAYS 3/4 – Matsue Scenic train journey to Matsue for 2 nights at the Hotel Ichibata visiting the Adachi Museum en route. Sightseeing of Izumo Taishamae and Matsue including a cruise on the Horikawa River.
DAY 5 – Hagi Train journey to Hagi to explore the Shosun shrine and the Horiuchi area. 1 night at a traditional ryokan to enjoy a hot spring bath and traditional fare.
DAYS 6/7 - Hiroshima Walking tour of historic Tsuwano before leaving for Hiroshima and 2 nights at the Hotel Hiroden. Tour of the Memorial Park and A bomb museum. Ferry to Miyajima Island to visit the Itsukushima Shrine.
Cherry Blossom © Digital Vision FESTIVALS & CELEBRATIONS
The celebrated cherry blossom season (sakura) heralds the arrival of spring with traditional music, dance and tea ceremonies across Japan. The April and October departures of the Japan Panorama Escorted tours incorporate a visit to the Takayama Festival (matsuri) to see the decorated floats being pulled through the town and the main procession the following day.
DAYS 8/9 – Kyoto Travel to Kyoto and visit Nijo castle, the Nishiki Market and the Ginkakuji Temple. Enjoy a traditional tea ceremony and sushi making lesson. Optional walking tour of Gion. 2 nights at the Rihga Royal Hotel.
DAYS 10/11 – Fly to the UK Return fl ight via Osaka and Dubai to London Heathrow.
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WEST COAST EXPLORER 11 Days from £4995 pp twin share with flights
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