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Japan Tour in Cherry Blossom Season with Flights
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What's included
- Accommodation based on twin share room
- Daily breakfast
- Expert local guides
- Hotel taxes and service charges
- International flights from Australia
- Meals as per the itinerary
- Rail travel as per itinerary
- Airport transfers
- Any items or services not specified
- Entrance tickets to sites on tour
- Gratuities for guides and drivers
- Medical and emergency insurance
- Personal expenses
- Visa arrangements and fees
Japan Tour Overview
Discover more than just chaotic cities and mountainous landscapes on this ultimate two-week adventure through Japan. Travel during the prettiest time of the year, when the weather is starting to warm up and cherry blossoms are normally in season.
Explore the cultural hubs of Kyoto and Osaka as you learn about Geishas, visit enchanting castles and discover the beautifully quaint backstreets. Spend an evening sleeping at a Buddhist monastery in Mount Koya. Embrace Tokyo’s blend of new and old as we visit local fish markets and explore neon-lit neighbourhoods. Follow your guide through the historic heartlands of Takayama and Hiroshima. Travel in style with bullet trains, gondola rides, and boat trips to ensure you get the most out of your adventure!
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Japan Special Perks
Exclusively for My Travel Experience clients, book by 31 August 2023 to enjoy money-saving bonus extras!
Home pick-up service:
A home airport transfer is available free-of-charge from residences that are up to 50kms from the central business district of Australian capital cities (Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Hobart, Adelaide, Perth, Darwin).
Comprehensive travel insurance:
Comprehensive travel insurance is included for travellers up to 79 years of age. Pre-existing conditions may not be covered and conditions apply. Please contact us to confirm your eligibility prior to booking.
A free night in Tokyo:
A complimentary hotel stay in Tokyo for one night is included before the tour when you book the 15-day package by 31 August 2023.
Contact us to check availability on your preferred date, or let us know if you’d like to travel at other times of the year.
Call 1300 168 910 between 9:30am-4:30pm weekdays or email [email protected] any time to talk to our travel designers.
Note: Prices in AUD are per person, based on twin share, and subject to confirmation. Prices can change without notice and will be advised at time of booking. Booking conditions and cancellation fees apply.
Inclusions at a glance
- Flights – Return economy airfare to Tokyo & from Osaka
- Fly from Melbourne with luggage included (contact us for other cities)
- Accommodation – 13 nights in a range of accommodation
- 4 & 3-star hotels, Japanese-style ryokans, mountain monastery
- Complimentary hotel Wi-Fi access (where available)
- Meals – 13 Breakfasts, 1 Dinner
- Transportation – Travel by train, cable car, local bus, luggage transfers
- Trains include Express/bullet train, local & mountain train
- Tour Guiding – Services of experienced local Tour Leader
- Sightseeing – highlights as listed below and in the itinerary
- Tokaido Checkpoint
Hakone Shrine
Morning Market
Merchant House
Takayama Jinya Building
Peace Museum, Peace Park & A Bomb Dome
Miyajima Island
Itsukushima-jinja Shrine
Himeji Castle
Mt Misen
Kiyomizu-dera - Imperial Palace
Nanzenji Temple
Shosei Strolling Garden
Nishiki-Koji Market
Gion Corner cultural centre
Ryoanji Zen Garden - Tenryuji Temple & National Museum
Mount Koya Monastery
Garan Sacred Area
Okunoin Cemetery and Kobo Daish
Kongobuji & Kuromon Market
Osaka Castle
- Tokaido Checkpoint
Note: please see the brochure for items that are not included, such as entrance fees.
Why we love this trip
- This 14-day adventure is perfect for travellers who want to go beyond the tourist hotspots in Japan to discover unique, local and cultural experiences.
- Shape your adventure with optional activities including Kyoto lanes & lanterns, cooking classes, day trips, and more!
- Stay in carefully selected accommodation with traditional onsens and spas.
- Meditate with Buddhist monks and enjoy an evening of zen as you sleep in a traditional Monastery at Mount Koya.
- Discover ancient cities and traditions with extended stays in Kyoto and Osaka.
- Take a day trip to the romantic Miyajima Island to explore the floating Torii Gate, Shrines, and breath-taking 360-degree views of the inland sea.
- Follow your local guide through historic cities like Hiroshima and explore iconic landscapes like Mt Fuji in Hakone.
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Fly to Japan
Arrive Tokyo
Tokyo Tour
Tokyo, Hakone
Hakone, Takayama
Takayama
Takayama, Hiroshima
Hiroshima, Miyajima Island
Hiroshima, Himeji Castle, Kyoto
Kyoto
Kyoto
Kyoto, Mount Koya
Mount Koya, Osaka
Osaka
Depart Osaka, Fly to Australia
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This escorted tour package gives you an extensive introduction to Japan as well as time to explore at your leisure. Accommodation, guided sightseeing, transport and flights are included. Entrance fees are an additional expense and approximately costs are listed in the brochure.
More about this tour
See the brochure
CLICK HERE to view, download or print a copy of this trip brochure.
The brochure includes details of the full itinerary, inclusions and other relevant travel information. Information contained in the brochure is subject to change and at the time of booking you will be provided with an updated copy that includes the current details for your reservation.
Trip departures
This trip departs on the following dates:
2024 - 24 February; 02, 09, 16, 23, 30 March; 06 April
Please ask us for your preferred departure date and we will advise availability.
Price may vary depending on your travel date.
Contact us for current rates and tour details.
Let us know if you'd like to travel at other times of the year and we can let you know the options.
Trip start time
The check-in times will be provided when your booking is confirmed.
Important to remember...
The day-by-day itinerary is intended as an indicative guide only. Travel by nature is unpredictable. Weather patterns, road and rail conditions, public holidays, travel restrictions and a multitude of other factors may necessitate itinerary changes that are ultimately for the client's benefit. It is essential that travellers are flexible and open minded in this regard.
Speak to a travel specialist
The My Travel Experience team are travel experts and we're here to help you enjoy the best holiday - from the time you start to plan your trip until the day you return home. We are only a phone call or email away whenever you need us, so please contact us today with any questions.
Email [email protected]. Phone 1300 168 910 (in Australia) or +61 400 226 454 (from overseas or via mobile).
New safety measures, more flexibility and greater peace of mind.
The wellbeing and safety of our passengers and staff is always a priority, especially as we adjust to a new world for travellers. My Travel Experience is committed to ensuring your peace of mind with customer-friendly booking practices and enhanced health and safety standards on our trips.
We work closely with tour operators that have received the Safe Travels stamp by the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), which enables travellers to recognise companies around the world that have adopted health and hygiene global standardised protocols.
To help you book with confidence, we will assist you if any unexpected situations arise and My Travel Experience also offers clients as much flexibility as possible when making bookings.
How to make a booking:
This travel deal is valid for a limited time. Please contact us for current rates.
Advertised price is based on lead-price departure(s) and was correct as of 18 June 2023.
Rates will be advised for your preferred travel date prior to any payment being required.
All prices are per person, based on twin share, and listed in Australian dollars (AUD). The package is subject to confirmation at the time of booking and prices may change without notice. Booking conditions and cancellation fees apply.
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To make a booking please call My Travel Experience on 1300 168 910 or email [email protected].
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