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NOVA TRAVEL

Japan Explorer-12 Days

Itinerary-12 Days

Day 1: Fly to Tokyo (N)

Day 2: Tokyo

Arrive and transfer to the Hotel for 2 nights. Evening tickets provided for the Tokyo Skytree. (N)

Day 3: Tokyo

Full-day private guided city tour using public transport, visiting the Asakusa Kannon temple, Tokyo National Museum’s Japanese gallery, the Imperial East Garden and the tranquil Meiji shrine. (B)

Day 4: Kyoto

Depart by bullet train to Kyoto. Afternoon to explore the Kyoto botanical garden at your own pace. Overnight at the Hotel, a traditional multi-course kaiseki evening meal. (B, D)

Day 5: Kyoto

Full-day private guided city tour using public transport. Recommendations include the Ryoanji temple with its famous zen rock garden and Kinkakuji temple, also known as the Golden Pavilion. Make your way to the Hotel for a 3-night stay. (B)

Day 6: Kyoto

At leisure to explore western Kyoto. Visit the Arashiyama district, including Togetsukyo (or ‘Moon Crossing Bridge’) and the Sagano bamboo grove. (B)

Day 7: Nara

Take an express train to the historic city of Nara with your private guide for a tour of Nara Park, visiting the Todaiji temple and Kasuga-taisha shrine. (B)

Day 8: Mount Koya

Take the train to Mount Koya via Osaka. Stay 2 nights at one of the larger temples. This is an excellent opportunity to learn more about monastic life and join the resident monks for morning prayers. (B, D)

Day 9: Mount Koya

Explore Mount Koya with Ms Noriko Matsuyama, a licensed English-speaking guide with more than 20 years’ experience guiding in the area. Visit the atmospheric Okunoin cemetery and the Kongobuji temple. (B, D)

Day 10: Osaka

Take an express train to Kyoto and then continue to Osaka. Overnight at the Hotel. (B)

Days 11-12: Fly home
Take an overnight flight home and arrive the next day (B)​