Fully Escorted Tour Package In Depth - with Japanese Alps

Exploring Japan’s three main islands: TOUR Honshu, Shikoku, & Kyushu, plus Kanazawa, INFORMATION Shirakawago and Takayama LAND COST

Like our other “Japan In Depth” itineraries, this comprehensive tour is designed for people who want to see the undiscovered From US$4798 regions of Japan, as well as the more popular sights in Tokyo, , and Hiroshima plus an opportunity to visit the Japanese per person based on twin or triple room occupancy Alps regions - Takayama and Matsumoto. In addition, you will also visit Shirakawa-go and Kanazawa on this tour. TOUR DURATION We will explore Japan’s three main islands by visiting places in Honshu Island such as Tokyo, Hakone, Mt Fuji, Matsumoto, Takayama, Kanazawa, Kyoto, , and Kurashiki, cross the inland sea to Shikoku Island (Takamatsu ), drive through 14 Day 13 Night the Shimanamikaido to back to Honshu Island to visit Hiroshima, then take a ride on the top speed Shinkansen bullet train to Kyushu Island to visit Beppu, Takachiho, Kumamoto, Nagasaki, and finish in Fukuoka. INCLUDES

The Japanese Alps, encompasses four prefectures: Niigata, Toyama, Nagano, and Gifu. Nestled at the bases of the majestic Excellent mix of deluxe Western and Japanese style accommodations peaks of the Japanese Alps are seven fascinating cities, each with its own top-class sightseeing spots. We will follow the route Meet and greet and airport transfers of mountainous interior through Matsumoto to the quaint Takayama, visit the charming village of Shirakawa-go en route to All transport between destinations included Kanazawa, making for a truly memorable vacation in the magnificent natural surroundings of Central Japan. Breakfast everyday, 9 lunches and 7 dinners Takayama has preserved the feeling of a castle town, apparent by its history-filled streets. With the latticed bay windows and Entry fees to sites, gardens, and museums listed in the itinerary linked eaves of merchants’ houses in Sanmachi Suji, the town itself could be called a sightseeing spot. The Takayama festival Comprehensive escorted with AJT held in spring and fall is known as one of the three most beautiful festivals of Japan. Ornate floats crafted by Hida artisans are professional English speaking tour guide pulled around, and Takayama becomes truly energetic. When visiting Takayama, you can certainly savor the arts and culture of traditional craftsmen while enjoying the feel of the ancient city. These itineries include Takayama Sanno Spring Festival and cherry blossoms viewing in the spring and Takayama Hachiman Autumn Festival and fall foliage in the autumn when your tour DESTINATIONS dates coincide with when these festivals are held. These tours also available in reverse versions (Travel from Fukuoka to Tokyo) TOKYO, HAKONE, MT FUJI, MATSUMOTO, depending on the tour. TAKAYAMA, SHIRAKAWAGO, KANAZAWA, KYOTO, NARA, OSAKA, HIMEJI, KURASHIKI, Please visit our website at AllJapanTours.com for detailed information. TAKAMATSU, HIROSHIMA, BEPPU, TAKACHIHO, KUMAMOTO, NAGASAKI, ARITA, FUKUOKA

2015 DEPARTURE DATE (R) = Reverse itinerary TAKAYAMA SPRING FESTIVAL TAKAYAMA AUTUMN FESTIVAL AUTUMN LEAVES

2015 3/30, 4/7 4/5(R) 9/30(R) 11/8 TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Tokyo Mt Fuji Takayama Takayama Shirakawa- go

Tokyo Tower Mt Fuji Takayama Festival Takayama Old Town Shirakawa-go (Takayama Festival Tour only)

Kanazawa Kyoto Kyoto Kyoto Nara

Kenrokuen Garden Gion Kiyomizu Temple Golden Pavilion Todaiji Temple (Great Buddha)

Himeji Shimanamikaido Miyajima Island Beppu Takachiho

Himeji Castle Kirosan Observatory Beppu Hells Yokagura Performance

Takachiho Nagasaki

Takachiho Gorge Glover Garden Shinkansen Onsen Green Tea Ceremony

ITINERARY IN BRIEF Kanazawa Day 1 Arrive in Tokyo Day 8 Himeji - Kurashiki Shirakawa Takayama Day 2 Tokyo Day 9 Takamatsu Tokyo Day 3 Hakone - Mt Fuji Day 10 Shimanamikaido - Mt Fuji Himeji Kyoto Hakone Day 4 Takayama Hiroshima Kurashiki Day 11 Kitsuki - Beppu Hiroshima Kobe Nara Day 5 Shirakawa-go Osaka - Kanazawa Day 12 Takachiho - Kumamoto Takamatsu Fukuoka Kitsuki Day 6 Kyoto Day 13 Nagasaki - Arita - Arita Shimanamikaido Beppu Day 7 Kyoto - Nara - Fukuoka Nagasaki Takachiho Osaka Day 14 Depart from Fukuoka Kumamoto

*These tours also available in reverse versions (Travel from Fukuoka to Tokyo), This map is only a representation of the destinations on this tour. there are seasonal variations, convenient for those who wish to extend their stay in Tokyo after the tour ends. please check the detailed itinerary.

We plan our tours based on seasonal attractions, with must see sites in every tour. Please check our website for the detailed itineraries with seasonal changes.

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