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ANCIENT TRAILS of JAPAN Ancient Trails of Japan 14-Day Small Group Tour TOUR DOSSIER ANCIENT TRAILS OF JAPAN Ancient Trails of Japan 14-Day Small Group Tour Ancient Trails of Japan [feat. magnificent Pilgrim Walks] 13 Nights / 14 Days “The perfect choice for an adventure in search of stunning scenery, mystical trails, hot springs and culinary delights” Japan is blessed with some of the most spectacular natural scenery in the world, most of which is found deep in the valleys and high in the mountains, miles away from the big cities that most people know. The mountain trails chosen for this tour have been passed for centuries by thousands of pilgrims from all walks of life including retired emperors and samurai leaders. Some particular favourites include the UNESCO recognized ‘Sacred Mountains of the Kii Peninsula’, Mt Fuji, and the preserved samurai postal route from Tsumago to Magome. We feel that the inclusion of these spectacular locations make this tour one of a kind. TOUR DATES: 2021: March 27 – April 09 (Cherry Blossoms) April 07 – 20 (Cherry Blossom & Kumano 2020: Hongu Taisha Spring) July 15 – 28 (Mt Fuji Climbing) November 17 – December 09 (Autumn Leaves) August 06 – 19 (Awa Odori Festival & Mt. December 24 – January 06 (Christmas/New Year) Fuji Climbing) November 26 – December 09 (Autumn leaves_) December 24 – January 06 (NYE Kumano Kodo) TOUR PRICES: Twin/Double Sharing: €4,400 | £3,950 | US$5,050 | AU$7,250 Single Room Throughout: €5,750 | £4,900 | US$6,300 | AU$9,400 Prices are per person. All prices are subject to change at any time. Please check our website www.uniquejapantours.com for up-to-date pricing and additional seasonal supplements. Unique Japan Tours P a g e | 2 54 Dawson Street, Dublin 2, Ireland / Tel: +353 (0)1 6787008 Skype: uniquejapantours / Website: www.uniquejapantours.com Ancient Trails of Japan 14-Day Small Group Tour Tour Itinerary Itinerary in Brief Accommodation Arrive in Tokyo Narita or Haneda Airport Transfer to Tokyo hotel DAY 1 Met on arrival by your driver / Transfer to Tokyo hotel Tokyo Meet your group in hotel lobby at 6pm Welcome dinner at local restaurant (Please pay locally) Breakfast at your hotel Shibuya Tokyu Excel ✪ TOKYO CITY SIGHTSEEING ✪ Hotel WITH LOCAL GUIDE 09.00 – 17:00 (2 nights) Our popular Tokyo day tour includes: DAY 2 Tsukiji Outer Fish Market Tokyo Hamrikyu Garden Tokyo River Cruise to Asakusa area Asakusa Kannon Temple & Shopping Street Edo Museum or Skytree (if museum is closed) Evening free time / Your tour leader will give you guidance on where to go after dark! Breakfast at your hotel Transfer to Kawaguchiko (one of Mt Fuji Five Lakes) Lunch at a local restaurant on arrival (Please pay locally) Enjoy a leisurely day around Mt Fuji with your tour leader/local Kasuitei Oya assistant: (1 nights) DAY 3 • Oishi Park • Kawaguchiko Sightseeing Boat Tokyo • Mt Fuji 5th Station [Japanese Ryokan] ↓↓ Dinner & Hot Springs (onsen) at your ryokan Kawaguchiko / Mt Fuji OPTIONAL HIGHLIGHT (Mountain hut for Climbers for July & August Tours in July & August tour) Depart Tokyo very early (1am) to climb Fuji for sunrise Meet climbing mountain guide on arrival at Fuji 5th station Begin ascent with small group (Takes approx. 3-5 hours to ascend. Appropriate clothing/equipment needed but rental can be arranged locally if preferred) Dinner & rest at your mountain hut between 6th or 8th station Unique Japan Tours P a g e | 3 54 Dawson Street, Dublin 2, Ireland / Tel: +353 (0)1 6787008 Skype: uniquejapantours / Website: www.uniquejapantours.com Ancient Trails of Japan 14-Day Small Group Tour Arrive to summit by sunrise (see next day for more) Non-Fuji Climbers Breakfast at your ryokan Today you will move to Kyoto by the famous bullet train Free time in Kyoto DAY 4 Your tour leader will show you around the area and give you guidance on where to visit while on your own. Kawaguchiko / Mt Fuji Mt Fuji Climbers (July & August Tours): ↓↓ Arrive at summit and watch sunrise Kyoto Walk around Mt Fuji crater Packed breakfast picnic on the summit Descend in your own time Soak in hot spring bath when you descend Transfer to Kyoto by bullet train (arrive evening) Breakfast at your hotel ✪ KYOTO City Sightseeing ✪ Daiwa Roynet Hotel WITH LOCAL GUIDE 09.00 – 17:00 Kyoto Visit: (3 nights) • Nijo Castle DAY 5 • Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion) Kyoto • Lunch at local restaurant • Arashiyama Bamboo Forest • Fushimi Inari Shrine • Highlight: Meet & greet session with a local Kyoto Geisha in one of Gion’s original/authentic tea houses Breakfast at your hotel Free day in Kyoto DAY 6 OPTIONAL TOURS (Pre-Booking Recommended) Kyoto - Ancient Nara & Modern Osaka - Historical Hiroshima and Magical Miyajima Island Unique Japan Tours P a g e | 4 54 Dawson Street, Dublin 2, Ireland / Tel: +353 (0)1 6787008 Skype: uniquejapantours / Website: www.uniquejapantours.com Ancient Trails of Japan 14-Day Small Group Tour - Kyoto Cultural Experience, e.g. Kimono Workshop, Ikebana Workshop, Cookery Class, etc. Breakfast at your hotel Transfer to Kii-Tanabe by train ✪ KUMANO KODO Sightseeing ✪ WITH LOCAL GUIDE FOR 3 DAYS Commented [YU1]: What times do they have the guide? Lunch at local restaurant (Pay locally) Enjoy a 2 Hour Walk today with your guide (If you are not able to walk, your guide will advise you on what to do in the local area) DAY 7 Transfer to Kawayu Onsen with your guide Kyoto ↓↓ Dinner & onsen (hot springs) at your minshuku Kumano-Kodo April Tour Highlight: Stunning Cherry Blossom walks & photographic opportunities around Kawayu Onsen area Kawayu Onsen July & August Tour Highlight: Magical clean and fresh (2 Nights) water for swimming in from the banks of Kawayu River (outside your minshiku) local riverside minshiku November & December Tour Highlight: Soak in the [Japanese style] naturally hot river onsen (walking distance from your minshiku) Breakfast at your minshuku Walkers: Enjoy a leisurely 13km hiking trail around Kumano Hongu Taisha with your guide DAY 8 [Picnic Lunch Provided] Kumano-Kodo Non-Walkers Option: Take a bus to Kumano Hongu & some of the local villages. Your guide will give you orientation on where to go and how to go there in the morning (self guided, details provided) Dinner & onsen at your minshiku Breakfast at your minshuku Re-join the Ancient Kumano Trail with your guide. Today is Kii Katsuura DAY 9 suitable for both walkers & non-walkers. Travel will be using Ryokan chartered vehicle or public transfer (depending on group size). (1 night) Kumano-Kodo Move from Kawayu Onsen towards Kii Katsuura stopping off at: [Japanese style] • Shingu, Kumano Hayatama Taisha Shrine Unique Japan Tours P a g e | 5 54 Dawson Street, Dublin 2, Ireland / Tel: +353 (0)1 6787008 Skype: uniquejapantours / Website: www.uniquejapantours.com Ancient Trails of Japan 14-Day Small Group Tour Continue on to Kii Katsuura to visit • Kumano Nachi Taisha & Seiganto-ji • Nachi Waterfall Hill walk required to reach Pagoda for best view of waterfall Return to the local village December Tour Highlights: Japanese people usually celebrate the end of the year at their local temple. You will experience this first hand by wishing your new year in at Kumano Hayatama Shrine and Nachi Taisha. A very special and unique experience found only in Japan. Dinner at local restaurant (Pay Locally / arranged by your tour leader) DAY 10 Breakfast at your ryokan Nagoya Sakae Tokyu Inn Kumano-Kodo Transfer to Nagoya by train (3 hour journey) (1 night) ↓↓ Nagoya Free time in Nagoya (see Nagoya Castle in your free time) Breakfast at your hotel Walkers: Enjoy a leisurely 8km walk along the Samurai postal road that DAY 11 once linked Tsumago and Magome. Look out for plenty of bear bells around - be sure to ring them! This area is known for having Nagoya wild bears. ↓↓ Kiso Valley Non-Walkers: Hotel Hanasarasa Take local bus along the Samurai postal road. Meet group for tea (2 Nights) before making your way to your ryokan. [Japanese style] Dinner and onsen at your ryokan Breakfast at your ryokan DAY 12 Today you have a free day. If feeling energetic why not try the Nakasendo Trail in the opposite direction. Or, just relax at your Kiso Valley ryokan and enjoy country life in the Kiso Valley. Dinner at your local ryokan Breakfast at your ryokan DAY 13 Today you will return to Tokyo. Free time in Tokyo Standard Hotel in Shinjuku Kiso Valley or Shibuya District ↓↓ Recommended highlights: Tokyo • Harajuku Takeshita-dori Street • Omotesando & Oriental Bazaar • Shibuya Scramble Crossing Unique Japan Tours P a g e | 6 54 Dawson Street, Dublin 2, Ireland / Tel: +353 (0)1 6787008 Skype: uniquejapantours / Website: www.uniquejapantours.com Ancient Trails of Japan 14-Day Small Group Tour • Roppongi Hills (Tokyo City View) Join our Farewell dinner Breakfast at your hotel Tour Ends Commented [YU2]: Do you want to keep the sad emoji? DAY 14 Transfer to Haneda or Narita Airport by our local transfer company Post-Tour Options Tokyo Post-Tour Options are available if you wish to see more of Tokyo Available on request or its surrounding areas. Enquire with your travel consultant. Unique Japan Tours P a g e | 7 54 Dawson Street, Dublin 2, Ireland / Tel: +353 (0)1 6787008 Skype: uniquejapantours / Website: www.uniquejapantours.com Ancient Trails of Japan 14-Day Small Group Tour Destination Highlights Tokyo One quarter of all Japanese live in Tokyo or the near vicinity and with a population of over 12 million inhabitants, Tokyo is one of the largest cities in the world. With its huge skyscrapers, underpasses, overpasses and crowds of pedestrians, Tokyo may not seem the most attractive city on the surface, but the city has a vibrant charm all of its own.
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