Japan

The Golden Route

13 days

Trip Snapshot

Discover the essential places of this beautiful country, starting with the Japanese metropolis where you will discover the most important neighborhoods such as Shibuya, the fashionable center of Harajuku and the elegant streets of Ginza. Then we continue to more traditional destinations such as the Kanzawa and Shirakawago Alps where you will see a Japan totally different from Tokyo, let yourself be surprised by the wonderful natural landscapes that you can enjoy. We will finish our trip with visits to the city of Kyoto, where in every corner you can see a different temple or shrine. This even more traditionally preserved city will take you on a journey into the past with its traditional streets and buildings.

Trip Type:Tailor-Made

Fully customized trips designed around your unique interests and needs.

Travel Theme:Explorer Trips

Go off the beaten path and dive into real, raw adventure.

Departure City:Tokyo
End City:Tokyo
Operated in:English / Spanish
Physical Difficulty:Light

Travel Styles: Visit markets · Culture & History.

Things you will do

Discover the streets of Asakusa and the magnificent Sensoji temple, full of history and tradition
Visit the Great Buddha of Kamakura
Walk the streets of Kyoto like a local and enjoy a traditional tea ceremony
Explore the Japanese Alps and spend the night in a traditional Ryokan
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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Tokyo

Day 2: Tradition and modernity in Tokyo

Day 3: The Magic of Kamakura

Day 4: Modern art and traditional magic in Kanazawa

Day 5: Shirakawago UNESCO World Heritage

Day 6: Among the most famous and beautiful temples in Kyoto

Day 7: Hiking at Fushimi Inari Shrine

Day 8: Visiting Nara

Day 9: Osaka: Japan's Food Metropolis

Day 10: Welcome to Hiroshima

Day 11: Visiting Miyajima Island

Day 12: Transfer to Tokyo

Day 13: Departure from Tokyo

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"Traveling to Japan was a child dream I could finally fulfill in my 20s. This then dream evolved into living in Japan, and doing so is a whole new travel experience that constantly develops as I still learn new things on Japan everyday after 5 years." — Colas

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