Japan Highlights


Mt. Fuji Tokyo (all tours)


A thrilling metropolis humming to the latest in techno wizardry, and gadgets to be had at low prices. Omotesando has broad leafy avenues and trendy shops whilst Ueno has narrow market alleys full of sights and sounds. The artistic Akihabara district is a never-ending source of fascination whilst the Imperial Palace and Asakusa’s Old Tokyo are a step back in time. For the young, Shibuya is a treasure trove of fashion and toys, whilst Shinjuku and Roppongi cater for evening fun.


Kyoto (all tours)


Centre for Japan’s heritage, with 2000 temples and shrines, Kyoto is a living slice of Japan’s history. The illustrious Golden Pavilion gleams impressively whilst Ryoanji Temple is a favourite stop-off for unique ‘zen’ rock gardens. In Arashiyama, mountainsides of trees turn gold, yellow, red and brown in the autumn, a vista best captured from the river cruise. Not to be missed too are the teahouses in the Geisha district of Gion.


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Hakone & Mount Fuji (all tours)


The popular onsen resort of Hakone also boasts some of the finest views of Japan’s iconic grandfather Mount Fuji. Sitting at the heart of a National Park area, sights around Hakone include scenic Lake Ashi and Mount Komagatake, as well as the sulphurous hot springs of volcanic Owakudani, the ‘Great Boiling Valley’.


Hiroshima (see tours on pages 25, 33, and 35)


Now dubbed the ‘City of Peace’, the Peace Memorial Museum and UNESCO Atomic Dome are sobering reminders of Hiroshima and the world’s tragic history. Swarms of origami cranes drape the Peace Park, garlands hanging along rails, benches, lamp posts as new symbols of peace.


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