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0208 385 6861Japan Golden Route with Fukuoka Sumo Experience – 13 Days Detailed Itinerary
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Departure from the UK
You will depart from the UK to begin your journey to Japan.
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02
Arrival in Tokyo
On arrival in Japan, you will be welcomed by an English-speaking assistant and transferred door to door to your hotel in Tokyo. Check-in is available from 3:00 PM. The rest of the day is free for you to relax or explore the city.Overnight stay will be in Tokyo at the Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel or a similar property.
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03
Tokyo Sightseeing
Today you will enjoy a full-day guided tour of Tokyo, visiting Asakusa Sensoji Temple, Nakamise Shopping Street, Tokyo Skytree, the Ryogoku Sumo Museum, and Akihabara Electrical Town. After the tour, you will return to your hotel for anovernight stay in Tokyo.
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04
Mt. Fuji Excursion
You will take a full-day guided tour to the Mt. Fuji area, including Mt. Fuji’s 5th Station, the Kawaguchi area and Oshi Park, views of Lake Kawaguchi from the coach, and Arakurayama Sengen Park, which requires climbing 398 steps. Lunch is included. The tour ends at Shinjuku Station, where you can explore Tokyo’s nightlife before returning to your hotel for the night.
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05
Free Day in Tokyo
This day is free for you to explore Tokyo at your own pace. An IC transport card pre-charged with JPY 3,000 will be provided, and optional activities can be arranged upon request.Overnight stay will be in Tokyo.
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06
Travel to Kyoto & City Tour
In the morning, your luggage will be transferred to Kyoto, and you will travel by bullet train. In the afternoon, you will enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of Kyoto, visiting the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Kinkakuji Golden Temple, and taking a Gion walk with a Maiko.Overnight stay will be in Kyoto at the Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo or a similar hotel.
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07
Kyoto & Nara Tour
You will take a full-day guided tour to explore Fushimi Inari Shrine, enjoy a sake brewery and tasting experience, visit Nara Deer Park, and see Todaiji Temple. After the tour, you will return to your hotel for anotherovernight stay in Kyoto.
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08
Free Day in Kyoto
Today is free for you to explore Kyoto independently, with optional arrangements available if you wish to add activities.Overnight stay will be in Kyoto.
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09
Hiroshima & Miyajima
You will travel by bullet train to Hiroshima, with your luggage transferred to Fukuoka. In the afternoon, you will enjoy a guided tour of Miyajima Island, including a return ferry ride, a visit to Itsukushima Shrine, and a Zen meditation experience at a temple. Overnight stay will be at the Aki Grand Hotel in Hiroshima, where a traditional Japanese Kaiseki dinner, hot spring onsen experience, and Yukata wearing experience are included.
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10
Hiroshima & Fukuoka Tour
In the morning, you will explore Hiroshima with visits to the Atomic Bomb Dome, Peace Memorial Park, and Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum. You will then travel by bullet train to Fukuoka. In the afternoon, you will visit Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, Yusentei Japanese Garden, and enjoy a guided foodie night walk around Nakasu food stalls, with dinner included.Overnight stay will be in Fukuoka at the Canal City Fukuoka Washington Hotel or a similar property.
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11
Live Sumo Match in Fukuoka
Today you will attend a live Sumo wrestling match in Fukuoka, watching bouts from the preliminary matches through to the top-division contests and the bow-twirling ceremony. Dinner at a local restaurant is included, followed by anovernight stay in Fukuoka.
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12
Travel to Osaka & City Tour
You will travel by bullet train to Osaka, with your luggage transferred ahead. In the afternoon, you will enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of Osaka, visiting Osaka Castle, Kuromon Market, Sennichimae Doguyasuji Shopping Street, and the famous Dotonbori neon district.Overnight stay will be in Osaka at the Hotel Monterey Grasmere or a similar hotel.
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13
Free Day in Osaka
This day is free for you to explore Osaka at your own pace, with optional arrangements available.Overnight stay will be in Osaka.
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14
