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Capitals of Japan end Kyoto 8Days

Capitals of Japan end Kyoto 8Days

C$3,963.00Price
Day1 Tokyo arrival
Arrival, transfer to the hotel by shuttle bus.
Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.
 
Day2 Tokyo
Morning: Enjoy a comprehensive guided city tour of Tokyo (approx. 5 hours), visiting Zojoji Temple, Shibuya Crossing, Meiji Shrine, Omotesando Avenue, the Imperial Palace and Nijubashi Bridge. Drive through Akihabara, then visit Tokyo Skytree (admission included) for panoramic city views.
Afternoon: Explore Asakusa, including Sensoji Temple and Nakamise Street. Return to hotel.
6:30 p.m. Meet your guide in the hotel lobby and travel by subway to Shinjuku (tickets included). Enjoy a guided walk through the lively district, followed by dinner at a local restaurant.
Return to the hotel by subway with your guide.
 
Day3 Tokyo - Hiroshima
After breakfast, transfer to the station and take the bullet train to Hiroshima (approx. 4 hours, 800 km).
Explore Peace Memorial Park, the Atomic Bomb Dome, and the Peace Memorial Museum.
Take a ferry to Itsukushima Island to visit Itsukushima Shrine and explore the island, with lunch included.
Return to Hiroshima for dinner.
 
Day4 Hiroshima - Matsuyama
Take a ferry to Shikoku Island (approx. 2.5 hours).
In Matsuyama, ride the cable car to visit Matsuyama Castle, then visit Ishiteji Temple, an important pilgrimage site. Lunch at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, enjoy admission to Dogo Onsen, a historic 19th-century bathhouse.
 
Day5 Matsuyama - Kotohira - Takamatsu - Naruto - Kobe
Visit Kotohira Shrine, a major pilgrimage site reached by climbing 785 steps on Mount Zosu.
Continue to Takamatsu to see Ritsurin Garden, one of Japan’s most beautiful gardens, with lunch at a local restaurant.
In Naruto, stop at the famous bridge to view the sea whirlpools from a glass-floored walkway. Travel across scenic island-connecting bridges before arriving in Kobe for overnight stay.
 
Day6 Kobe - Osaka - Mount Koya
Visit the Earthquake Memorial Museum in Kobe, commemorating the 1995 earthquake and the city’s recovery.
Continue to Osaka, then travel to sacred Mount Koya, the center of Shingon Buddhism. Visit Okunoin Mausoleum and Kongobuji Temple. Overnight stay at a Buddhist monastery, including a vegetarian dinner and a guided Zen meditation experience. Optional participation in the morning religious ceremony.
 
Day7 Mount Koya - Kyoto
Enjoy a traditional Japanese breakfast at the temple.
Depart early for Kyoto, the former imperial capital. Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine, the Imperial Palace, and Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion) with its beautiful gardens.
Free time during the day, followed by a visit to the traditional Gion district, with additional free time to explore.
 
Day8 Kyoto 
After breakfast, the tour concludes

  • Price (USD)

    Departure Price
    4/9, 2026 3008
    3/18, 2027 2776

    3/25, 2027

    		 2824

    Payment will be settled in Canadian dollars at the exchange rate on the payment date.

     

     

     

  • Tour Inclusions

    General Services:Travel by bus with English speaking guide, basic travel insurance, hotel and breakfast buffet.

    City tour in: Tokyo, Kyoto

    Evening transfer: Shinjuku, Traditional quarter of Gion

    Ticket admission:Metro, Zojoji Temple, Meiji Temple, Sensoji Temple, Tokyo Skytree (up to the Tembo Deck) , Peace Museum in Hiroshima , Dogo Onsen, Ishiteji Temple , Shinto shrine , Ritsurin Garden , Naruto Brigde , Earthquake Memorial Museum , Okuno Mausoleum,Kongobuji Temple and Ajikan or Zazen meditation in Mount Koya , Shrine of Fushimi Inari, Imperial Palace, Kinkaku-ji Temple

    Ferry: Hiroshima - Miyahima, Hiroshima- Matsuyama

    Funicular: Matsuyama castle

    High speed train: Tokyo - Hiroshima

    2 Lunch included in: Matsuyama, Takamatsu

    3 dinner included in: Tokyo, Hiroshima, Mount Koya

     

  • Notes

    Day2

     The order of the visits may vary depending on the admission time for Tokyo Skytree. In case of bad weather or other exceptional circumstances, access to Tokyo Skytree may be limited. In that case, an alternative visit to another iconic city viewpoint will be offered.

    Day3

    The order of the visits in Hiroshima may vary without affecting their content.

    Day6

    -On certain dates, the visit to the Earthquake Museum may be replaced by a visit to the Sake Museum or a trip up Kobe Tower.
    -Staying at the monastery is considered a highly valuable experience. The rooms are simple, without private bathrooms, and follow traditional Japanese style with tatami mats. Bathrooms are shared.
    -We cannot guarantee the meditation practice during peak tourist dates. Since accommodation capacity in the temples on Mount Koya is limited, in some cases, we may accommodate groups in nearby hotels (with half board included).

    Day7

    If you’ve already visited Kyoto as part of your tour, our guide will provide tips and recommendations to help you explore other parts of the city on your own.

  • Cancel Policy

    16-35 days before the circuit starts 10%
    1-15 days before the circuit starts 25%
    No show 100%

     

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