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Runway to Rail: Tokyo - Kyoto - Sendai and Sapporo

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This 9 night sample itinerary price includes:

Flight into Tokyo and out of Sapporo
High-speed train Shinkansen (Japan Rail Pass - bullet train)
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 3 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 3 nights in Kyoto
Train from Kyoto to Sendai: Go to Kyoto train station, validate your Japan Rail Pass, and take the train that will take you to Sendai train station. Route operated by Shinkansen. Journey takes approx. 290 Min.
Hotel for 1 night in Sendai
Flight from Sendai to Sapporo
Hotel for 2 nights in Sapporo

Popular cities in Japan: Tokyo (japanese capital city famous for Anime, electronics, manga, and video games) and Kyoto (famous for its numerous classical Buddhist temples, as well as gardens, imperial palaces, Shinto shrines and traditional wooden houses) and Sendai (a city in Japan’s Tohoku Region, northeast of Tokyo on Honshu island) by train rides. From there, take a flight to Sapporo (capital of the mountainous northern Japanese island of Hokkaido, is famous for its beer, skiing and annual Sapporo Snow Festival featuring enormous ice sculptures) .

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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, with ultra modern skyscrapers like the Tokyo Tower and the world's tallest tower, the Skytree. From fashionable shopping districts to the world's largest fish market, 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!

Sendai

Sendai was founded around 1600 by Date Masamune, one of feudal Japan's most powerful lords, and is the largest city in the Tohoku region. Explore the spectacular Sendai Castle as well as mausoleums, museums, and galleries. The city is the host of the Tanabata Festival and a fun place to visit with a vibrant nightlife and delicious dining options along with superb hot springs and outdoor opportunities. Nearby, you can also visit the town of Matsushima, whose bay is dotted by pine clad islets and is known as one of Japan's three most scenic views.

Discover the great Miyagi Museum of Art, Sendai Station, Aobayama Park, the Akiu Great Falls and so much more.

Sapporo

Mighty Sapporo is the capital and largest city of the island of Hokkaido. This is truly an exciting international city that hosts many events and festivals such as the Sapporo Snow Festival. The city is also famous for its iconic Sapporo Beer and features a beer museum. There are beautiful parks all around the city, fascinating museums and some of the most delicious food in the country. Visitors to the bustling city also have easy access to the surrounding countryside boasting spectacular mountain vistas dotted with stunning temples.

Visit and explore the Odori Park, Sapporo Observation Tower, Nakajima Park, Maruyama Zoo, and so much more.

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