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JAPAN UNESCORTED PROGRAM ( F ) - 11 days/10 nights  (JUF)

Tokyo/ Hiroshima/ Kurashiki/ Okayama/ Takamatsu/ Kyoto

Daily Departure

Japan is a country of untold natural beauty and warm friendly people. This fascinating land of contrasts, an engaging combination of futuristic cities, ancient culture and stunning natural landscapes. Its contrasts between the old and the new, the traditional and modern, East and West, have lured millions the world over to this mystifying kingdom. Our Japan Unescorted program is an exciting and totally different concept designed for travelers who want to experience the best of Japan at their own pace.  Your tour includes a Japan Travel Aid (guide) on your first day in Tokyo to help you tailor-make your very own Japan expedition as well as to teach you all there is to know about traveling on your own in Japan.

TOUR INCLUDES:

• 10 nights hotel accommodations per itinerary

• Full day "Walking Tour" of Tokyo by private guide by public transportation

• Seven Day Japan Rail Pass (Tourist Class)

• All transfers upon arrival and departure

TOUR ITINERARY:

Day 1. Arrive Tokyo

Upon arrival at Narita Airport, proceed to Grand Prince Takanawa (First Class) OR Grand Pacific Le Daiba (Deluxe) by airport limousine bus for next three nights accommodation.

Day 2. Tokyo

Meet your Japan guide for an orientation and walking tour by subway, learning how to explore and enjoy Tokyo unescorted. Lunch at a local restaurant. (L) ***Note: Entrance fees to tourist sites (where applicable) at passengers' own expense***

Day 3. Tokyo

You are free to explore this fascinating cosmopolitan city on your own.

Day 4. Tokyo/Hiroshima

Board a bullet train to Hiroshima, where you will be accommodated at the Hotel Sunroute Hiroshima  (First Class) OR Rihga Royal Hiroshima (deluxe) for two nights.

Day 5. Hiroshima

An excursion to Miyajima to visit the Itsukushima Jinja Shrine and its "floating" torii gate is highly recommended.

Day 6. Hiroshima/Kurashiki

Take a train to the old granary town of Kurashiki. Wander the quaint streets of the old town and step back into the past. Overnight accommodation at Kurashiki Kokusai Hotel (First Class) OR Hotel Nikko (Deluxe)

Day 7. Kurashiki/ Okayama

Board a commuter train to nearby Okayama, site of one of Japan's most popular gardens. Overnight accommodation at Mitsui Garden Hotel (First Class) OR ANA Hotel Okayama (Deluxe)

Day 8. Okayama/Takamatsu

Board a JR Rapid train to Takamatsu on the island of Shikoku. Overnight accommodation at Rihga Hotel Zest (First Class) OR ANA Hotel Takamatsu (Deluxe).

DAY 9. Takamatsu/Kyoto

Board a JR Rapid train to Okayama and then change to a bullet train to Kyoto, ancient capital of Japan and the cradle of Japanese culture. Your accommodation for the next two nights is at Righa Royal Kyoto | Tokyu Hotel (First Class) OR Hotel Okura Kyoto (Deluxe) ***Rihga Royal & Tokyu Hotel provide complimentary shuttle from/to Kyoto Station***

Day 10. Kyoto

Steeped in history and tradition, there are over 2000 temples and shrines as well as nearby Nara for you to explore.

Day 11. Return Home

Transfer to Osaka Airport (Itami or Kansai Airport) by shuttle van for your departure flight home.

Nara, Kyoto

Okayama Town