Japanese Heritage (Tokyo - Kyoto - Osaka - Nagasaki - Hiroshima - Miyajima)
❮Japanese Heritage (Tokyo - Kyoto - Osaka - Nagasaki - Hiroshima - Miyajima)
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This 13 night sample itinerary includes:
- High-speed bullet train Shinkansen (Japan Rail Pass - 7 Days)
- 7 Days Japan Rail Pass is included by default. Please ensure you select the correct duration of your Japan Rail Pass according to length of travel (For more details please go to the product description during the booking process).
- 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 nights in Osaka
- Train from Osaka to Nagasaki: Go to Osaka 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. 370 Min.
- Hotel for 2 nights in Nagasaki
- Train from Nagasaki to Hiroshima: Go to Nagasaki 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. 215 Min.
- Hotel for 2 nights in Hiroshima
- Hiroshima to Miyajimaguchi Station and from Miyajimaguchi Station to Miyajima via Ferry: Miyajimaguchi Station is a short walk to the ferry pier, from where ferries depart frequently to Miyajima. Ferry rides take 10 minutes and the Japan Rail Pass is valid on JR ferries.
- Hotel for 2 nights in Miyajima
- Miyajima to Miyajimaguchi Station via Ferry and from Miyajimaguchi to Osaka: Go to Miyajimaguchi 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. 180 Min.
- Hotel for 1 night in Osaka
Japanese Heritage!.... Start your trip in Tokyo, the world's most populous metropolis and recently awarded as the city with best 'Nightlife', and 'Shopping'. Then take the train to Kyoto,the City of the Ten Thousand Shrines. Move along to Osaka, known as 'The City of Food'. Here you can indulge yourself, enjoying the flavors, history, pop culture and outdoor activities this place has to offer. Then comes Nagasaki , followed by Hiroshima, both historic places that emerged from the ashes to become beautiful modern cities. Up next is one of the crown jewels of Japan, Miyajima, an island that has been considered a holy place for most of Japanese history. Last but not least take a ferry back to Hiroshima and then ride the train to Osaka where you will spend the rest of your dream-like Japanese experience. This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.
Flexible Itinerary
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Tokyo
Day 1Arrive to Tokyo
Overnight in TokyoDay 2Overnight in TokyoDay 3Departing from Tokyo
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air -
Kyoto
Day 3Arrive to Kyoto
Overnight in KyotoDay 4Overnight in KyotoDay 5Departing from Kyoto
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air -
Osaka
Day 5Arrive to Osaka
Overnight in OsakaDay 6Overnight in OsakaDay 7Departing from Osaka
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air -
Nagasaki
Day 7Arrive to Nagasaki
Overnight in NagasakiDay 8Overnight in NagasakiDay 9Departing from Nagasaki
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air -
Hiroshima
Day 9Arrive to Hiroshima
Overnight in HiroshimaDay 10Overnight in HiroshimaDay 11Departing from Hiroshima
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air -
Miyajima
Day 11Arrive to Miyajima
Overnight in MiyajimaDay 12Overnight in MiyajimaDay 13Departing from Miyajima
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air -
Osaka
Day 13Arrive to Osaka
Overnight in OsakaDay 14Departing from Osaka
Japan
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 Fuji, the opportunities for adventure in Tokyo are endless.
Explore the amazing 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
Kyoto is nestled among the mountains in Western Honshu. The city is considered to be Japan's most beautiful, a living museum of its 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 UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
Explore the 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
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. Its 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 as well as modern architecture along with beautiful outdoor spaces and the spectacular Osaka Castle.
Explore the 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! -
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. Discover the wonders of the great 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.
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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.
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Miyajima
Visit Miyajima Island, a short train ride from Central Hiroshima known as the Island of Gods famous for its magnificent floating red torii gate and other historical, natural wonders. Enjoy peace and serenity on this scenic island filled with verdant forests and lapped by the beautiful blue seas it symbolizes the Japanese sense of beauty. Visitors can retreat to the traditional style inns and ryokans for a peaceful stay, take in the stunning surroundings and watch the wild deer pass by and watch a breathtaking sunset over the famous torii gate. Visit and exlpore the Itsukushima Shrine, Mount Misen, Daishoin, Momijidani Park, Omotesando Street, History Museum, The Cultural Heritage Shop, and so much more.
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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. Its 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 as well as modern architecture along with beautiful outdoor spaces and the spectacular Osaka Castle.
Explore the 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!
Explore the amazing 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!
Explore the 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!
Explore the 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!
Discover the wonders of the great 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.
Visit and exlpore the Itsukushima Shrine, Mount Misen, Daishoin, Momijidani Park, Omotesando Street, History Museum, The Cultural Heritage Shop, and so much more.
Explore the 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!