Japan Erlebnisreise

1. Tag: Tokio

You’re in Tokyo, baby! Meet the group and dive into a full day city tour. Spot the Senso-ji Temple and wander along the nearby 500-year-old Nakamise shopping street selling mochi (sticky rice cakes) and geta (wooden shoes). There’s also Akihabara for the anime fans and the fashionable Shinjuku and Harajuku districts to explore. Don’t forget to walk the famous Shibuya crossing or see the Meiji Shrine while you’re at it. Phew! What. A. Day. Hungry? Thought so. Bond with your trip mates over dinner. It’s gonna be an awesome 12 days!

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Full day city tour

2. Tag: Tokio

Today is a free day in Tokyo. Stuck for ideas? Join in with an optional sushi making experience or hop across the unique patchwork of districts that makes up Tokyo’s cityscape and, for a taste of tradition, visit the Imperial Palace and its surrounding gardens. In the evening, wander the futuristic neon-lit streets or spend your night in Shinjuku – there are endless restaurants, bars, clubs and karaoke joints here. Wanna go out with the group? Take the option to visit the Robot Restaurant. Yes, it’s a thing.

Optional Activities:
Sushi making experience from 8824 JPY
Visit the Robot Restaurant from 9,000 JPY

3. Tag: Tokio

Today, why not take an optional day trip to the happiest place on earth: Tokyo Disneyland. Be sure to leave space in your suitcase for all of the Disney merchandise! Mickey not your thing? There’s an optional day trip to Mount Fuji to jump on board with!

Optional Activities:
Visit Tokyo Disneyland
Day trip to Mount Fuji

4. Tag: Tokio - Takayama

This morning pack your bags ‘cos we’re travelling on the bullet train to the beautiful Japanese Alps. You’ll visit the Hida folk village when you get there. Why not finish off the day with an optional foodie activity? There’s Hida beef on the menu if you want it.

Optional Activities:
Hida beef dinner from 4,500 JPY

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Train ticket
Visit the Hida folk village

5. Tag: Takayama

Start off the day at the morning riverside markets. Then, get your walking shoes on ‘cos we’ll be ticking off Takayama Jin'ya (a former government outpost) and visiting a sake brewery to try some of the famous Japanese rice wine. Tonight, be sure to check out the local onsen where you can relax in the hot springs. Aaaaand relax...

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Half day tour of Takayama
Visit morning riverside markets
Visit a sake brewery

6. Tag: Takayama - Miyajima - Hiroshima

Jump on a ferry to Miyajima to see the island’s wild deer – cute! You can also check out the Itsukushima Shrine. A sunset at this spot is just the ticket to round off the day, so keep your phones charged for some pretty snaps.

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Ferry to Miyajima

7. Tag: Hiroshima - Osaka

Before leaving Hiroshima, visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum where you can learn about the atomic bombing during World War II. Later, we’re headed to Osaka. Tonight, you’ll get the chance to rest your head in a traditional Buddhist temple.

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Visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Museum

8. Tag: Osaka

There’s the chance to participate in a Buddhist prayer service this morning then the afternoon is yours to explore. Why not check out one of the numerous museums, hit the streets for some epic shopping or try the local food. With one of the biggest food scenes in Japan, you’ll be spoilt for choice!

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Buddhist prayer ceremony

9. Tag: Osaka - Kyoto

We’re making tracks to Japan’s traditional capital, Kyoto. Home to over 2,000 temples and shrines this place certainly ticks all the spiritual boxes. Today, we’ll visit the beautiful Fushimi Inari Shrine – you’re Instagram is going to light up with likes after this!

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Visit Fushimi Inari

10. Tag: Kyoto

Start off with a guided tour of Kyoto. Tick off the Kinkakuji Golden Pavilion before moving on to the sprawling Arashiyama bamboo forest and the Togetsu-kyo bridge to find your zen place (and your next Instagram post). Fancy yourself a foodie? You’re in luck, as we’ll pop by the Nishiki Market next. In the afternoon, it’s off to Nijo Castle before finishing up with a quick visit to the Gion district. What a day!

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Kyoto city tour

11. Tag: Kyoto

A free day to explore, whoo! You could always go on a day trip to Nara for more cute deer, beautiful nature and majestic temples. Later, you can dress up as a samurai or opt in for a Ramen making class. Want more? Kyoto's got a big student population, so why not get amongst the fun when day turns to night at a local bar? Tonight, there's a group dinner to round off the trip. We won't blame you for getting emotional...

Optional Activities:
Dress as a Geisha or samurai from 9,600 JPY

12. Tag: Kyoto

After breakfast it’s sayonara to the Land of the Rising Sun. Swap numbers and plan that next adventure together.