From Japan's neon lights to sacred shrines
10 nights from £4,500 per person based on 2 sharing
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The tour kicks off in Tokyo, with time spent in areas such as Asakusa offering a contrast to the surrounding high-rise districts, with Sensō-ji Temple, local shopping streets, and long-standing food stalls giving a sense of how daily life has carried on for generations. A private tour helps cut through the crowds and adds context, while free time allows for evenings spent exploring neighbourhood restaurants, casual izakayas, or simply walking through districts lit up by neon signage.
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From the capital, the itinerary shifts to the Japanese Alps, where Takayama introduces a slower pace. The old town’s wooden merchant houses, morning markets, and small sake breweries feel far removed from city life. This is a place known for its craftsmanship and regional food, from Hida beef to simple mountain dishes. The change in pace is intentional, giving space to appreciate the quieter side of Japan before continuing west.
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Kanazawa is next, a city known for its well-preserved districts and strong ties to traditional arts. Time is spent around Kenrokuen Garden, one of Japan’s most celebrated landscape gardens, as well as the historic Nagamachi Samurai District. Wandering through the Higashi Chaya District offers a quieter rhythm, with teahouses, gold-leaf workshops, and small cafés giving a sense of daily life that feels distinctly local.
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Hiroshima and Kyoto form the final stages of the journey. In Hiroshima, guided visits provide insight into the city’s past, balanced with time spent on Miyajima Island, known for Itsukushima Shrine and its iconic torii gate. Kyoto then brings the trip to a close with private tours covering key sites such as Fushimi Inari and a day trip to Nara, where temples and roaming deer create a very different atmosphere to the cities already visited.
Tokyo | Takayama | Kanazawa | Hiroshima | Kyoto
What’s included:
• 10 nights travelling Japan
• 3 nights at Sunshine City Prince Hotel, Tokyo; room only basis
• 1 night at Hoshokaku Ryokan, Takayama; room only basis
• 1 night at Kanazawa New Grand Premier; room only basis
• 2 nights at Daiwa Roynet Hotel Hiroshima; room only basis
• 3 nights at Agora Kyoto Karasuma, Kyoto; room only basis
• Nara & Fushimi Inari private tour
• Hiroshima & Miyajima tour
• Kyoto Highlights private tour
• Flights from London Heathrow on 04/06/2026; with transfers
• Trip includes 2 overnight flights, please speak to your Travel Counsellor for further details
Terms and Conditions
Subject to availability. Local charges and T&Cs apply. Please give me a call for further details. Price based on 2 adults. Prices correct at time of posting. Offers are subject to change. I can advise on travel insurance at the time of booking.
10 nights from £4,500 per person based on 2 sharing
The Small Print
These offers are brought to you by Travel Counsellors Ltd and all are ATOL protected by the Civil Aviation Authority. Where we have created the package ourselves, the holiday offer will be covered under our own ATOL. Our ATOL number is 6751. Where the offer has been sourced through another tour operator, it will be protected under that tour operator's ATOL. Full details on the individual ATOL protection that applies to each holiday offer will be given at time of booking. Prices and information contained in this page are correct at the time of distribution, are subject to availability and can be withdrawn or amended at any time without notice to you. Prices shown may be subject to departure tax, ticket on departure or a passenger APC charge. Please ask your Travel Counsellor at the time of booking.
