Country
Japan
Duration
10 Days/9 Nights
Travel Type
Rail & Hotels
This is no exaggeration: Japan has one of the best rail transportation networks in the world. Compared to many countries, Japan boasts rail travel that is remarkably efficient, punctual, reliable, clean and in many cases cost-efficient.
Whether you’re dying to explore Japanese history and culture at the variety of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the country, indulge in diverse Japanese cuisine, or experience a ride on the lighting-fast Shinkansen trains, a trip to Japan promises adventure around every corner.
Inclusions
9-night accommodation in double occupancy
13 meals; 9 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
Japan Rail Pass economy class for the length of your stay
Baggage transport services from Tokyo to Nagoya on Day 3 and Nagoya to Kyoto on Day 6 (1 baggage per person)
Tokyo 1 day sightseeing with Audio Guide
Bus ticket Nakatsugawa – Magome
Bus ticket Takayama – Shirakawago – Kanazawa (reserved seats)
Kyoto 1 day sightseeing with Audio Guide
Exclusions
– International airfare and airport taxes – meals other than mentioned – Gratuities to guides and drivers and hotel staff, city tax and visa fees when applicable, and anything not mentioned in the inclusions.
Additional Information
Note
*Minimum 2 passengers required*
1
DAY 1 TOKYO
Arrival at Narita or Haneda Airport.
Use your Japan Rail Pass and make your way to your hotel.
Use your Japan Rail Pass and make your way to your hotel.
Otherwise for a supplement ($100 per person) you will be greeted and transferred to your hotel by shared bus.
*Unlimited Wifi device (portable router device) is available for 85CAD/device for the length of your stay
Accommodation : Tokyo for 2 nights
2
DAY 2 TOKYO
Join a seat in coach city tour, with audio guide, of Tokyo. Meet at the “LOVE” statue at Shinjuku. Highlights will include:
- Meet & Check in at Love statue
- Meiji Jingu Shito Shrine D ×
- Imperial Palace
- Asakusa : Senso-ji temple, Nakamise Shopping avenue and Kaminari-mon Gate
- Unique Japanese experience at this Historical place, Asakusa: Authentic Uji Matcha Tea experience
- “IZAKAYA” Japanese Pub Lunch experience
- Tokyo Sky Tree & Sora-machi Shopping Mall
- Odaiba ( Tokyo Bay Side Area)
- Tokyo bay Cruise
Drop-off at Shinjuku Station.
※The tour audio guide is available on the following languages: (English, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Thai and Indonesian
- Meet & Check in at Love statue
- Meiji Jingu Shito Shrine D ×
- Imperial Palace
- Asakusa : Senso-ji temple, Nakamise Shopping avenue and Kaminari-mon Gate
- Unique Japanese experience at this Historical place, Asakusa: Authentic Uji Matcha Tea experience
- “IZAKAYA” Japanese Pub Lunch experience
- Tokyo Sky Tree & Sora-machi Shopping Mall
- Odaiba ( Tokyo Bay Side Area)
- Tokyo bay Cruise
Drop-off at Shinjuku Station.
※The tour audio guide is available on the following languages: (English, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Thai and Indonesian
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch
3
DAY 3 TOKYO – NAGANO/MATSUMOTO
Your luggage will be delivered to Nagoya. Please pack an overnight bag for Days 3 and 4.
Travel by train with your JR Pass from Tokyo to either Nagano Station (for around 1.5h) or Matsumoto Station (for around 2.5h).
Enjoy your free time in Nagano on your own. If travelling between December and April, you get a special Snow Monkey Pass to enjoy the Snow Monkeys in Nagano!
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : Nagano pour 1 nuit
Optional Excursions : Snow Monkey Pass: Price: CA$65 per person
This is a value ticket that includes a train/bus from Nagano Station to Snow Monkey Park and park admission. The validity period is from January 1st to September 30th, 2024.
4
DAY 4 NAGANO/MATSUMOTO – MAGOME - TSUMAGO
Use your JR pass to take the train from Nagano Station to Nakatsugawa Station.
Bus Ticket: Nakatsugawa Station to Magome bus stop. Make your way to your hotel.
Suggested: Trekking from Magome to Tsumago for around 3hours.
Note: the bus ticket from Tsumago-Magome must be paid on spot (cash only).
Meals : Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation : Tsumago for 1 night
Accommodation in Ryokan (Tsumago or Magome) are subject to availability. If the room is not available, we will replace it with an overnight stay at a standard hotel category (breakfast only).
For Minshuku in either Tsumago or Magome the room will most likely be without a private bath and toilet (shared bath and toilet basis).
5
DAY 5 TSUMAGO - NAGOYA
Today you will take the train from Tsumago to Nagoya station. Pick up your luggage at hotel in Nagoya.
Rest of the day at leisure.
Rest of the day at leisure.
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : Nagoya for 1 night
6
DAY 6 NAGOYA -TAKAYAMA
Your luggage will be delivered to Kyoto.
Please pack an overnight bag for Days 6 and 7.
With your JR pass, take the train from Nagoya Station - Takayama Station (around 2.5h). Make your way to your hotel.
Please pack an overnight bag for Days 6 and 7.
With your JR pass, take the train from Nagoya Station - Takayama Station (around 2.5h). Make your way to your hotel.
Meals : Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation : Takayama for 1 night
7
DAY 7 TAKAYAMA – SHIRAKAWAGO - KANAZAWA
Take the day to visit Shirakawago on your own and continue to Kanazawa and overnight.
Nouhi bus tickets are included, schedule as follow:
Takayama (11:20) - Shirakawago (12:10)
Shirakawago (15:55) - Kanazawa (17:20)
The bus schedule might change depending on the season and various circumstances.
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : Kanazawa for 1 night
8
DAY 8 KANAZAWA - KYOTO
This morning take the train using you JR pass from Kanazawa station to Kyoto station (2.5h). Pick up your luggage at hotel in Kyoto.
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : Kyoto for 2 nights
9
DAY 9 KYOTO
Join a seat in coach city tour, with audio guide, of Kyoto.
- Meet at Kyoto Station
- Kiyomizu-dera temple D ×
- Sanju-san-gen-do Temple
- Lunch: Buffet Lunch at Arashiyama
- Sagano & Arashiyama Walking : Togetsu-kyo Bridge and Sagano Bamboo Forest
- Tenryu-ji Temple
- Kinkaku-ji temple (Golden Temple)
- Fushimi Inari Taisha Shito Shrine
16:30 - Tour ends at Kyoto station.
※The tour audio guide is available on the fllowing languages: (English, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Thai and Indonesian
- Meet at Kyoto Station
- Kiyomizu-dera temple D ×
- Sanju-san-gen-do Temple
- Lunch: Buffet Lunch at Arashiyama
- Sagano & Arashiyama Walking : Togetsu-kyo Bridge and Sagano Bamboo Forest
- Tenryu-ji Temple
- Kinkaku-ji temple (Golden Temple)
- Fushimi Inari Taisha Shito Shrine
16:30 - Tour ends at Kyoto station.
※The tour audio guide is available on the fllowing languages: (English, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Thai and Indonesian
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch
10
DAY 10 KYOTO - KANSAI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Your journey comes to an end! Breakfast then use your JR pass to get to the airport
Meals : Breakfast
HOTEL OPTIONS OR SIMILAR
Shinjuku Waghington 3*
JAL City Nagano 3*
Hanaya Tsumago (traditional Japanese inn)
Ibis Styles Nagoya 3*
Around Takayama 3*+
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kanazawa Eki Nishiguchi 3*+
MitsuiGarden Hotel Kyoto Shijo 4*
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Rates in CA$, per person, starting from |
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| Season | Land Package | |
| Daily departures 2024 | ||
| Double | Single | |
| A | 3698 | 4415 |
| B | 3839 | 4555 |
| C | 3980 | 4697 |
| D | 4120 | 4839 |
| E | 4265 | 4980 |
| F | 4605 | 5120 |
Price based on arrival date in Japan.
Black out dates: April 26 – May 4; December 24-31.
Minimum of 2 passengers.
**Prices in this document are for information only; they were issued at press time, for the current year. Please note that due to exchange rates and temporary promotions, they can increase or decrease at any time. Contact your travel agent for the price and promotion of the moment. Prices include the contribution of customers to the Compensation Fund for clients of Quebec travel agents.
Quaint and Charming Japan – Detailed itinerary
Quaint and Charming Japan – Detailed itinerary
