Japan Uncovered
Japan Uncovered
18 Days Wendy Wu Fully Inclusive Guided Tour
FLY FREE to Japan and SAVE $1,050pp*
A country steeped in ancient traditions, culture and bursting with history; Japan offers a holiday experience like no other. This extensive tour of Japan includes all the classic sights and key cultural activities. Featuring modern cities, historical sights and beautiful landscapes, it will capture your mind and your heart.
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What's included?
- International flights and current taxes
- 15 nights in 3+ star accommodation
- 15 breakfasts, 14 lunches, 15 dinners
- Domestic transportation
- Touring with expert guides
- All entrance fees
- Max Group Size: 28
Highlights
- Discover Japan's spiritual heart in Kyoto
- Explore Nara - Japan's first capital
- Venture into the beautiful Japanese Alps to see the infamous snow monkeys
- Ascend the slopes of Japan's iconic Mt Fuji
- Watch an exhilirating Sumo Wrestling tournament (on selected tour dates)
- Experience a traditional Tea Ceremony
- Washi paper making workshop
- Cross Tokyo's famous Shibuya Crossing
- Visit Hiroshima
- Visit Kubota Itchiku's Art Museum
- Visit a Wasabi farm
- Travel by bullet train
Departure Dates
Select travel dates September 2021 - November 2022
Pricing
Twin Share
From $10,840* per person
Single
Single Supplement from $2,350 (does not apply to Solo Exclusive Departures)
*Based on select travel dates for March 2022, April 2022, May 2022, September 2022, October 2022 & November 2022 tour departures.
Itinerary
Days 1-2 Fly Australia to Osaka
Fly overnight to the lively, fast-paced city of Osaka. Depending on your time of arrival, the rest of the day is at leisure, perhaps to sample this city's famous shopping and food.
- Dinner
Day 3 Discover Nara
Spend the morning in Nara, the small, history-filled city that was Japan's first capital. Stroll through Nara Park to Todai-ji Temple and admire the traditional Isui-en Garden. Return to Osaka and visit the impressive Osaka Castle before cruising along the Yodogawa River.
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 4 Himeji Castle
Depart Osaka for Hiroshima, stopping en route to explore the magnificent 17th Century Himeji Castle and the neighbouring Koko-en, a traditional-style garden.
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 5 Explore Hiroshima
Hiroshima is a vibrant, forward-thinking city that is a pleasure to explore. Reflect on the city’s tragic past at the Peace Memorial Park and Museum paying homage to the victims of the 1945 atomic bomb. Next, hop on the ferry across to the holy island of Miyajima to visit the Itsukushima Shrine and enjoy some free time.
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 6 Bullet Train to Kyoto
Catch a bullet train to Kyoto. Capital for a thousand years, this enchanting city is the epitome of traditional Japan. Visit Ryoanji Temple, home to Japan's most famous Zen garden and Kinkaku-ji Temple, also known as 'Golden Pavilion'.
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 7 Japanese Tea Ceremony
Enjoy one of Kyoto’s most delightful spots, Kiyomizu, a 17th Century Buddhist temple, before experiencing the age-old rituals of a traditional tea ceremony. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure to further explore this amazing city.
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 8 Travel to Kanazawa
Depart Kyoto and travel to Kanazawa. Meander through Kenroku-en, one of the Three Great Gardens of Japan, before viewing the excellent art collection of the Kanazawa 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art.
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 9 Washi Paper Making
Visit the Nomura Samurai House and Garden before departing Kanazawa. Stop in Gokayama for lunch and a hands-on washi paper making workshop. Continue to Shirakawago, where you will explore the 300-year-old Gassho-style Wada House, before reaching Takayama.
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 10 Explore Takayama
Browse the local handicrafts and fresh produce at the Miyagawa morning market, wander past some of the lovely traditional houses and visit several of the excellent local museums, including the Festival Floats Museum, Kusakabe Folk Crafts Museum and Takayama Jinya followed by a stroll down Kamisannomachi Street.
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 11 Travel to Nagano
Travel to Matsumoto and explore the formidable 16th-century Matsumoto Castle. Visit a miso house and learn about this famous Japanese seasoning. Also spend some time at a wasabi farm to learn about its cultivation before continuing to Nagano.
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 12 Snow Monkeys
Travel deeper into the Japanese Alps to see the Japanese macaques (snow monkeys) bathe and play in their hot spring pool at the Jigokudani Monkey Park. Continue to Zenkoji, one of Japan's most prolific Buddhist temples.
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 13 Mt Fuji
Travel to the Fuji Five Lakes area. Ascend by road to the 5th station (weather permitting), roughly halfway up Mt Fuji, for fantastic views over the surrounding landscapes. Visit the Itchiku Kubota Art Museum to view the elaborate dyed silk creations of artist Kubota Itchiku.
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 14 Explore Hakone
Begin the day with a cruise on the peaceful waters of Lake Ashi. You will also enjoy a visit to the Hakone Shrine before taking a ride on the Komagatake ropeway. Later, continue to Tokyo.
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 15 Discover Tokyo
A dazzling, high-tech metropolis, Japan's capital has wonderfully traditional roots. Start your explorations at the Imperial Palace East Garden, visit Meiji Shrine and walk the famous Shibuya Crossing.
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 16 More Tokyo
Stroll the vibrant Asakusa district and soak up the ambience of Senso-ji, Tokyo's oldest Buddhist temple. Ascend to the observation deck of the 634-metre Skytree and enjoy lunch in a local restaurant. The afternoon is free until the evening, when you will board a traditional yakata boat for a dinner cruise.
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Days 17-18 Fly Tokyo to Australia
Fly to Australia, arriving home the same or following day.
- Breakfast
Offer ends 31 May 2021
Subject to availability
Conditions apply