Japan- an enigmatic nation steeped in tradition!

Japan has long been one of those countries on my bucket list and we have just put together the package of a lifetime to visit this beautiful country.

Your journey begins on the 9th May when you fly from the UK to Tokyo. Upon arrival your 6 day Ultimate Japan Escorted Tour begins.

You have 2 days in the world’s largest metropolis of Tokyo where 13.35 million live.

The colourful metropolis of Tokyo

The colourful metropolis of Tokyo

Visit the Jigokudani Monkeys also known as Snow Monkeys where you can watch them bathe in the hot springs in Japans Hell Valley.

Snow Monkeys

Snow Monkeys

No trip to Japan would be complete without a sighting of Japan’s largest mountain which stands at 3776.24 metres. Mount Fuji is also an active volcano although it last erupted in 1707!

A cherry blossom view of Mount Fuji

A cherry blossom view of Mount Fuji

Travel in Japan’s famous bullet trains to Owakudani which is a volcanic valley with active sulphur vents and hot springs. If you feel brave enough take the Hakone Ropeway which takes you high above the volcanic valley in a cable car

Owakudani

Owakudani

 

Hakone Ropeway

Hakone Ropeway

Your last stop on this escorted tour is Kyoto. Kyoto was once the capital of Japan and has 1000’s of Buddhist Temples. Shinto shrines and traditional wooden houses mix with the old and the new and it is here that you can find the Geisha girls in their traditional dress.

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Pagoda in Kyoto

We then take you from land to the sea to enjoy another perspective of Japan by visiting many of it’s islands on board the Japanese-built, Diamond Princess.

Your home for the rest of your trip - Diamond Princess

Your home for the rest of your trip – Diamond Princess

Your cruise itinerary visits Okinawa, Taipei, Kaohsiung, Taiwan and Hualien, Taiwan before you disembark in Kobe on the 24th May 2016

 

Prices for this 16 night holiday start at just £2699 per person for an Inside Cabin with a free upgrade to an Ocean View.

What are you waiting for? Give me a call now to book or for more details on 0330 303 8278 or email me at [email protected].

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