Shogun Trail


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Small group
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Explore Tokyo’s neon-lit streets, discover Kyoto’s tranquil temples and visit the site of the world’s first atomic attack in Hiroshima. Travel away from the tourist trail to uncover the country’s rural charm with a stay in a traditional ryokan on the beautiful island of Hirado.

Tokyo – Explore the city’s lively neon-lit streets and visit Hakone National Park for a spectacular view of Mount Fuji

Hiroshima and Nagasaki – Reflect at the sites of the world’s first atomic bomb attacks

Tea with a geisha – Enjoy Japanese tea with a geisha and learn about her art and her life.

Itinerary

Itineraries on some departure dates may differ.

DAY 1 – Join tour in Tokyo
DAY 2 – Visit Tokyo’s shrines and gardens
DAY 3 – Drive to Hakone National Park and Mount Fuji
DAY 4 – Bullet train to Kyoto; explore the Geisha district
DAY 5 – Explore Kyoto’s temples and Zen gardens
DAY 6 – Continue to explore traditional Kyoto
DAY 7 – Bullet train to Nagasaki via Hiroshima
DAY 8 – Take a walk though Dejima, Nagasaki’s Dutch quarter
DAY 9 – Drive through scenic tea plantations, lunch at a tea farmer’s house and ferry ride to Hirado Island
DAY 10 – Full day to explore Hirado and Ikitsuki Islands
DAY 11 – AM visit Hirado city. PM cruise the ’99 Islands’ then train to Fukuoka
DAY 12 – Tour ends in Fukuoka

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 11

Lunch: 2

Dinner: 3

TRIP STAFF

Explore Tour Leader

TRANSPORT

Bus

Boat

Train

ACCOMMODATION

2 nights simple guesthouse

8 nights comfortable hotel

1 nights simple ryokan

TRIP PACE:

Moderate

GROUP SIZE:

Trip maximum 16

 

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