JAPON IN SPRING BREAK Trip


Prices From: $5689.00



Trip Description

Japan, an island nation in East Asia, captivates with its harmonious blend of ancient customs and cutting-edge technology. Renowned for its rich cultural tapestry, Japan boasts iconic landmarks like the historic temples of Kyoto, the bustling streets of Tokyo, and the majestic Mount Fuji, all steeped in centuries of tradition and folklore. The country's culinary prowess, from delicate sushi to hearty bowls of ramen, reflects its dedication to culinary artistry and meticulous attention to detail. Japan's meticulous craftsmanship, whether in traditional arts like ceramics and calligraphy or in its modern technological innovations, exemplifies the nation's pursuit of perfection and excellence in various spheres of life.

Duration 12 Days/11 Nights Tour
Popular Places
  • Tokio, Monte Fuji, Kawaguchiko, Iyashi No Sato Nemba, Toyota, Kioto, Nara, Osaka, Engyo, Ji, Himeji, Okayama, Kurashiki, Itsukushima, Hiroshima

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Prices

March 21, 2024 to April 1, 2024 | 4-15 April, 2024

From $5689.00

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The rate shown is per person, triple occupancy. For single occupancy $6940, For double occupancy $5869. Price per child 9-15 years old $5550. Price per child 3-8 years old $4450.

Trip Price Includes

  • - Air ticket with Taxes Included.
  • - Arrival and departure transfer.
  • - Europamundo General Services: Coach tour with guide in Spanish, basic travel insurance, hotel and buffet breakfast.
  • - Boat: Kawaguchico Lake.
  • - Panoramic Tour in: Tokyo, Kyoto.
  • - Night Transfer: Shinjuku in Tokyo, Gion traditional neighborhood in Kyoto, Dotonbori in Osaka.
  • - Tickets: Subway, Zojoji Temple, Meiji Temple, Sensoji Temple in Tokyo, Arakurayama Sengen Park in Mount Fuji, Fuji Sengen Shrine in Kawaguchiko, Museum Village in Iyashi No Sato Nemba, Toyota Museum, Tenryu-ji Temple, Forest Arashiyama Bamboo Temple, Fushimi Inari Shrine, Imperial Palace, Kinkaku-ji Temple in Kyoto, Todai-ji Temple and Horyu-ji Temple in Nara, Castle in Himeji, Korakuen Gardens in Okayama, Itsukushima Temple, Memorial Museum Peace in Hiroshima.
  • - Ferry: Hiroshima - Miyajima.
  • - High Speed Train: Hiroshima - Tokyo.
  • - 6 Lunches or Dinners Included in: Tokyo, Tokyo, Kawaguchiko, Nara, Himeji, Hiroshima.

Price DOES NOT INCLUDE

  • - Extra expenses and drinks.
  • - Tips required.
  • - Additional transfers (flights other than those of the group, please quote it with our agents).

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Trip Timeline

  • 1
    Day 1

    Day 1. Thursday, March 21, 2024. Miami. Departure of your flight to Tokyo. See departure cities: Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Chicago, Houston, New York, Newark, Washington DC. (Check the price).

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    Day 2

    Day 2. Friday, March 22, 2024. Tokyo. Welcome to Japan! After your border and customs procedures, an assistant will be waiting for you (normally Spanish speaking, although sometimes it may be in English). Transfer by collective transportation (SHUTTLE BUS) to your hotel. Accommodation.

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    Day 3

    Day 3. Saturday, March 23, 2024. Tokyo. This day we will meet our guide at the hotel reception. After that we will take a night walk. At the end of the afternoon we will enter this fascinating country by taking the subway (tickets included) to the Shinjuku area. Next, we will take a walk to the restaurant to discover this area that has a lively nightlife. Welcome dinner included at a local restaurant. Return to the hotel again by metro accompanied by our guide.

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    Day 4

    Day 4. Sunday, March 24, 2024. Tokyo. In the morning we include a long visit with our guide of about five hours in this impressive city. Its frenetic activity, its ultra-modern neighborhoods, coexist with areas full of peace. Brief stop at Zojoji Temple to photograph the most beautiful image of Tokyo Tower. The hundreds and hundreds of Jizos stand out, stone deities guardians of children on whom woolen hats, bibs and windmills are placed. Next, we head towards the famous Shibuya Crossing, which is said to be the most crowded in the world. We continue to the Meiji Temple dedicated to the spirits of Emperor Meiji and his wife. We continue with our bus along the elegant street of Omotesando. We will skirt the most beautiful part of the Imperial Palace and the gardens. Stop to visit the famous Nijubashi Bridge. We will cross the Akihabara neighborhood, the “Electric City” the center of Japanese Manga and Anime; We will pass by the Kokugikan, the Sumo stadium, the Japanese sport. We will finish our visit in Asakusa, visiting Sensoji Temple and the famous Nakamise Street. Lunch included in a local restaurant. Back to the hotel. Free afternoon and accommodation.

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    Day 5

    Day 5. Monday, March 25, 2024. Tokyo – Mount Fuji – Kawaguchiko. We travel to the beautiful area of Mount Fuji. Beautiful landscapes on our route. We first visit ARAKURAYAMA SENGEN PARK, with its beautiful pagodas, from here you can get the best and most famous views of Mount Fuji. After that we continue to KAWAGUCHIKO, an idyllic city of small houses, flowers and mountains next to its beautiful lake. Upon arrival we will visit the FUJI SENGEN SANCTUARY, in this magical place, among tall trees, the path/pilgrimage to the mountain traditionally began. We will give thanks at the sanctuary for being able to visit this place full of magic. After that we include a nice boat ride on Lake Kawaguchiko. Later we begin the climb towards Mount Fuji along the road that takes us to the “fifth station” among spectacular forests and views, reaching a height of 2305 meters. Note: In winter the route up Mount Fuji is often closed due to snow or other weather reasons; On those dates we will reach the point where we are authorized. Return to Kawaguchiko, you will still have time to walk by its lake. We will stay in a Ryokan (traditional Japanese hotels), enjoy their ONSEN (public bath). Dinner included. Note: In the planned Ryokan some rooms are Japanese style, tatami accommodation and others are Western style. On some occasions, accommodation may be provided in a Western-type hotel.

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    Day 6

    Day 6. Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Kawaguchiko – Iyashi no Sato Nemba – Toyota – Kyoto. In the morning, following the beautiful road that contours lakes, we visit IYASHI NO SATO NENBA, this small town was destroyed by a cyclone in 1966, later it was recovered as an open-air museum-traditional mountain town. Its typical houses have been transformed into craft shops, restaurants, and traditional museums. We then admire SHIRAITO FALLS, considered one of the most beautiful in Japan, with its 20-meter waterfall. We then continue to the Nagoya region, including entry to the TOYOTA MUSEUM, an essential place for car lovers. Continuation to KYOTO, arrival and accommodation.

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    Day 7

    Day 7. Wednesday, March 27, 2024. Kyoto. We will have the entire day in the city that was the capital of Japan from the year 794 to 1868, hosting the headquarters of the Imperial court. This city, during the Second World War, was the only large Japanese city that was not bombed, for this reason it preserves its rich artistic heritage; In Kyoto, the protocol that seeks to limit greenhouse gas emissions was signed in 1997. We will include a visit to the main points of the city. During the visit we will visit Arashiyama, we will see the Togetsukyo Bridge, which means "bridge that crosses the moon", from where you can admire a wonderful panorama. We will visit Tenryuji, one of the "five great Zen temples of Kyoto", a UNESCO World Heritage Site, then walk through its mystical bamboo forest. We will visit the wonderful Shinto shrine of Fushimi Inari; the Imperial Palace and the Kinkakuji temple, “the golden pavilion” with its magnificent gardens (the order of the points visited can be modified). After some time before taking a walk through GION, the traditional neighborhood full of life and popular for its Geishas. Free time and accommodation.

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    Day 8

    Day 8. Thursday, March 28, 2024. Kyoto – Nara – Osaka. We went out to NARA, we visited Todaiji, a magnificent Buddhist temple built in 752, the giant Buddha stands out and you will find it delightful to photograph, caress and feed the fawns that walk through its park. Lunch included at a local restaurant. After that we will go out to see the Buddhist temple of HORYUJI, a world heritage site, a complex that brings together a seminary, monasteries and temples, its main pagoda temple is one of the oldest wooden buildings preserved in the world, it is considered the oldest Buddhist temple in Japan and is an important place of worship. Continuation to OSAKA, arrival at the beginning of the afternoon. Stay in this modern city, the second in Japan. We will take a walk through Dotonbori, a neighborhood full of lights and activity at night.

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    Day 9

    Day 9. Friday, March 29, 2024. Osaka – Engyo-ji – Himeji – Okayama. We will leave for HIMEJI, we will include the entrance to its immense castle that shows us the architecture of Japanese castles. Lunch included at a local restaurant. We continue OKAYAMA, we will visit Korakuen, one of the most beautiful gardens in Japan, with its lakes, waterfalls and traditional tea house. Next, we head to the Shinto shrine of Kibitsu-Jinja where the God Kibitsuhiko-no-Mikoto is venerated, which gives rise to the legend of Momotaro, symbol of the Okayama prefecture. We find a unique architecture with a 360 meter long corridor. After the visit, accommodation and free time in the city, the active provincial capital of just over 700,000 inhabitants.

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    Day 10

    Day 10. Saturday, March 30, 2024. Okayama – Kurashiki – Itsukushima – Hiroshima. We will go to KURASHIKI, a city that has a very well preserved historical center. Time to walk in this charming town with its atmosphere of the past. We continue our route to HIROSHIMA, a city sadly known for the atomic bombing it suffered in 1945 that completely destroyed the city; We will walk through the Peace Memorial, the bomb dome and visit the impressive Peace Museum. After the war we will seek peace, we board a ferry to the island “where men and Gods coexist”, with the ITSUKUSHIMA sanctuary dedicated to the guardian of the seas, partially built on the sea. Time to visit the temple, walk through its beautiful center and have lunch. Return to our hotel in Hiroshima. Dinner included. Note: The order of visits to Hiroshima may vary without affecting their content.

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    Day 11

    Day 11. Sunday, March 31, 2024. Hiroshima – Tokyo. Transfer to the station to take the BULLET TRAIN to TOKYO. In four hours we covered the 800 kilometers that separate both cities. Arrival in Tokyo around 2:00 p.m. Accommodation.

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    Day 12

    Day 12. Monday, April 1, 2024. Tokyo. At the appropriate time, transfer to the airport and end of our services. Note: Both the cities and the order of the visits may vary without prior notice for the best development of the tour.