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This is a suggested independent itinerary that you customize. Please select the best flights, hotels, trains, activities, transportation and number of nights in each destination to fit your needs.
Charms of Japan!... Start your trip in Tokyo, the worlds most populous metropolis and recently awarded as the city with best `Helpfulness of locals', 'Nightlife', 'Shopping' and 'Best Local Transportation'. Then take the train to Kyotoknown as the City of the Ten Thousand Shrines for a reason! Since it holds about a quarter of Japan's National Treasures and popular festivals. Up next roll-on to Osaka, famous for its delicious traditional food along with its Castle and renowned Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan. Then comes Hiroshima followed by Nagasaki both historic places that I will venture to call the 'Phoenix Cities', which have emerged from the ashes to become beautiful modern cities. This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.
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Hotel for 2 nights in Tokyo
Train from Tokyo to Kyoto: Go to Tokyo train station, validate your Japan Rail Pass, and take the train that will take you to Kyoto train station. Route operated by Shinkansen. Journey takes approx. 140 Min.
Hotel for 2 nights in Kyoto
Train from Kyoto to Osaka: Go to Kyoto train station, validate your Japan Rail Pass, and take the train that will take you to Osaka train station. Route operated by Shinkansen. Journey takes approx. 30 Min.
Hotel for 2 night in Osaka
Train from Osaka to Hiroshima: Go to Osaka train station, validate your Japan Rail Pass, and take the train that will take you to Hiroshima train station. Route operated by Shinkansen. Journey takes approx. 90 Min.
Hotel for 2 nights in Hiroshima
Train from Hiroshima to Nagasaki: Go to Hiroshima train station, validate your Japan Rail Pass, and take the train that will take you to Nagasaki train station. Route operated by Shinkansen. Journey takes approx. 190 Min.
Hotel for 2 nights in Nagasaki
Price history for this itinerary (past 7 days):
From Chicago CHI (All Airports)(IL), US for 10 nights
Tokyo (130)Kyoto (45)Hiroshima (16)Osaka (47)Nagasaki (6)
Trip Summary
2 nights in Tokyo
Tokyo is Japan`s energetic capital, and one of the largest, busiest cities in the world! This bustling city combines historical places, such as the Imperial Palace, Meiji Shrine, and Sensoji temple, to the ultramodern Skyscrapers and the Tokyo Tower along with the world`s tallest tower, the Skytree. The city consists of 23 different wards, each with its own individuality and unique attractions, Ginza is the most expensive and fashionable shopping district, Shibuya consists of the busiest crosswalk in the world and the busiest train station, while Shinjuku is the largest district in the heart of the city with hundreds of skyscrapers and Shinjuku Gyoen Park featuring hundreds of cherry trees, with their magnificent blooms during March and April. Check out the world`s largest fish market and dine at one of the 160,000 eateries or capture a glimpse of the sacred Mount Fiji, the opportunities for adventure in Tokyo are endless.
Recommended Stay:At least 3 nights Must See`s:
Sony building, Imperial Palace, temples of Asakusa, Shinjuku Gyoen Park, Meiji Shrine, Korakuen Garden, Ueno Park, Tokyo Disneyland, Tokyo Sea Life Park, Tokyo Tower, Rainbow Bridge and so much more!
2 nights in Kyoto
Kyoto is nestled among the mountains in Western Honshu. The city is considered to be Japan`s most beautiful, a living museum of Japan`s great artistic heritage. Discover its hidden beauty in its 2000 Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines, as well as palaces, gardens, and architecture. Among the most famous temples are Kiyomizu-Dera, a magnificent wooden temple; Kinkaku-Ji, the Temple of the Golden Pavilion; Ginkaku-Ji, the Temple of the Silver Pavilion; and Ryoan-Ji, famous for its rock garden. The `Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto` are listed by the UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
Recommended Stay:At least 3 nights Must See`s:
Arashiyama and Sagano district, Kamo Shrines, Kyo-o-Gokokuji (Tô-ji), Kiyomizu-Dera, Daigo-Ji, Ninna-Ji, Saiho-Ji (Kokedera), Tenryu-Ji, Rokuon-Ji (Kinkaku-Ji), Jisho-Ji (Ginkaku-Ji), Ryoan-Ji, Hongan-Ji, Kozan-Ji and the Nijo Castle and so much more!
2 nights in Osaka
Osaka is the third largest city in Japan, situated on the west of Honshu, a port city that flows into Osaka Bay offering visitors a wide variety of sights and attractions definitely worth visiting. A vibrant, extensive nightlife can be found on the streets of Osaka, filled with street food, market shopping, bright lights and the famed Gilco Man neon billboard sign and the giant crab. Traditionally known as the `nation`s kitchen` and the food capital of Japan with some of the best food found in Dotonburi and Minami. Many museums fill the city and modern architecture along with beautiful outdoor spaces and the spectacular Osaka Castle. Come visit Osaka and discover the true beauty of this city.
Recommended Stay:At least 3 nights Must See`s:
Osaka Castle, Osaka Park, Umeda Sky Building, Osaka Science Museum, National Museum of Art, Shiteno-jj Temple, Nanba Grand Kagetsu, Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine and so much more!
2 nights in Hiroshima
The city of Hiroshima is a vibrant cosmopolitan city featuring museums, monuments, and memorials with the hope of everlasting peace after the city was struck by the atomic bomb and wiped out in 1945. This historic and resilient city was rebuilt and is regarded as the `peace capital` of the world. The city features some very interesting sites including two World Heritage sites and the serene sacred Island of Miyajima where the Itsukushima Shrine stands just off the coast and seemingly floats on the water. This is an exciting city with plenty to offer its visitors including delicious culinary delights, stunning Japanese gardens, galleries and museums and important cultural events including the Hiroshima Flower Festival and The Sake Festival.
Recommended Stay:At least 3 nights Must See`s:
A-Bomb Dome, Peace Park, The Children`s Peace Monument, The Peace Bell, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, Hiroshima Museum Of Art, Itsukushima Shrine, Hiroshima Castle, Shukkei-en Garden and so much more!
2 nights in Nagasaki
Nagasaki is the capital and largest city of the Nagasaki Prefecture, which lies at the head of a long bay forming a natural harbor in the island of Kyushu. The city resides within two main valleys split by the mountains, offering superb scenery over the city with a `10 Million Dollar Night View` and one of the three best night views in Japan. A cosmopolitan city offering its very own Chinatown with delectable food and amazing shopping opportunities along with memorials and museums in remembrance of the thousands who lost their lives during the Atomic Bomb over Nagaski in 1945. Visit ornate temples, an abandoned island, Mount Inasa and the oldest bridge in Japan.
Recommended Stay:At least 3 nights Must See`s:
Peace Park, Peace Monument, Peace Fountain, Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims, Mount Inasa, Dejima, Chinatown, The Dutch Slopes, Nagasaki Museum of History and Culture and so much more!
Japan, the Land of the Rising Sun, is a very busy nation of over 120 million people, who live on a chain of islands roughly the size of California. Japan is a great place to experience modern technological marvels, often alongside or close to historical sights such as castles, temples, and archaeological exhibits. The four major islands of Japan (Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu) offer varying experiences for the traveler, from relaxing hot springs to ski getaways to temple pilgrimages to some of the world`s best shopping and boutiques.
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Tokyo
Tokyo is Japan`s energetic capital, and one of the largest, busiest cities in the world! This bustling city combines historical places, such as the Imperial Palace, Meiji Shrine, and Sensoji temple, to the ultramodern Skyscrapers and the Tokyo Tower along with the world`s tallest tower, the Skytree. The city consists of 23 different wards, each with its own individuality and unique attractions, Ginza is the most expensive and fashionable shopping district, Shibuya consists of the busiest crosswalk in the world and the busiest train station, while Shinjuku is the largest district in the heart of the city with hundreds of skyscrapers and Shinjuku Gyoen Park featuring hundreds of cherry trees, with their magnificent blooms during March and April. Check out the world`s largest fish market and dine at one of the 160,000 eateries or capture a glimpse of the sacred Mount Fiji, the opportunities for adventure in Tokyo are endless.
Recommended Stay:At least 3 nights Must See`s:
Sony building, Imperial Palace, temples of Asakusa, Shinjuku Gyoen Park, Meiji Shrine, Korakuen Garden, Ueno Park, Tokyo Disneyland, Tokyo Sea Life Park, Tokyo Tower, Rainbow Bridge and so much more!
Kyoto is nestled among the mountains in Western Honshu. The city is considered to be Japan`s most beautiful, a living museum of Japan`s great artistic heritage. Discover its hidden beauty in its 2000 Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines, as well as palaces, gardens, and architecture. Among the most famous temples are Kiyomizu-Dera, a magnificent wooden temple; Kinkaku-Ji, the Temple of the Golden Pavilion; Ginkaku-Ji, the Temple of the Silver Pavilion; and Ryoan-Ji, famous for its rock garden. The `Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto` are listed by the UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
Recommended Stay:At least 3 nights Must See`s:
Arashiyama and Sagano district, Kamo Shrines, Kyo-o-Gokokuji (Tô-ji), Kiyomizu-Dera, Daigo-Ji, Ninna-Ji, Saiho-Ji (Kokedera), Tenryu-Ji, Rokuon-Ji (Kinkaku-Ji), Jisho-Ji (Ginkaku-Ji), Ryoan-Ji, Hongan-Ji, Kozan-Ji and the Nijo Castle and so much more!
Osaka is the third largest city in Japan, situated on the west of Honshu, a port city that flows into Osaka Bay offering visitors a wide variety of sights and attractions definitely worth visiting. A vibrant, extensive nightlife can be found on the streets of Osaka, filled with street food, market shopping, bright lights and the famed Gilco Man neon billboard sign and the giant crab. Traditionally known as the `nation`s kitchen` and the food capital of Japan with some of the best food found in Dotonburi and Minami. Many museums fill the city and modern architecture along with beautiful outdoor spaces and the spectacular Osaka Castle. Come visit Osaka and discover the true beauty of this city.
Recommended Stay:At least 3 nights Must See`s:
Osaka Castle, Osaka Park, Umeda Sky Building, Osaka Science Museum, National Museum of Art, Shiteno-jj Temple, Nanba Grand Kagetsu, Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine and so much more!
The city of Hiroshima is a vibrant cosmopolitan city featuring museums, monuments, and memorials with the hope of everlasting peace after the city was struck by the atomic bomb and wiped out in 1945. This historic and resilient city was rebuilt and is regarded as the `peace capital` of the world. The city features some very interesting sites including two World Heritage sites and the serene sacred Island of Miyajima where the Itsukushima Shrine stands just off the coast and seemingly floats on the water. This is an exciting city with plenty to offer its visitors including delicious culinary delights, stunning Japanese gardens, galleries and museums and important cultural events including the Hiroshima Flower Festival and The Sake Festival.
Recommended Stay:At least 3 nights Must See`s:
A-Bomb Dome, Peace Park, The Children`s Peace Monument, The Peace Bell, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, Hiroshima Museum Of Art, Itsukushima Shrine, Hiroshima Castle, Shukkei-en Garden and so much more!
Nagasaki is the capital and largest city of the Nagasaki Prefecture, which lies at the head of a long bay forming a natural harbor in the island of Kyushu. The city resides within two main valleys split by the mountains, offering superb scenery over the city with a `10 Million Dollar Night View` and one of the three best night views in Japan. A cosmopolitan city offering its very own Chinatown with delectable food and amazing shopping opportunities along with memorials and museums in remembrance of the thousands who lost their lives during the Atomic Bomb over Nagaski in 1945. Visit ornate temples, an abandoned island, Mount Inasa and the oldest bridge in Japan.
Recommended Stay:At least 3 nights Must See`s:
Peace Park, Peace Monument, Peace Fountain, Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims, Mount Inasa, Dejima, Chinatown, The Dutch Slopes, Nagasaki Museum of History and Culture and so much more!
From Chicago CHI (All Airports)(IL), US for 10 nights
