From (AUD)$11,795
Days16
Airfares included
Modern Japan retains much of its traditional charm, where ancient customs infuse daily life. Explore the true highlights of Japan on this fascinating adventure. Discover Tokyo, where ornate temples and glass skyscrapers reside effortlessly alongside each other. Be amazed at the beauty of Mt Fuji, experience an authentic ryokan guesthouse in Hakone, ride the bullet train to cultural Kyoto, and pay tribute in moving Hiroshima.
Group Size — Max 20
Tips — Tipping is not part of the Japanese culture, so tips are not expected
Transport — Bullet train, Cable Car, Coach, Ferry, Subway & Yakatabune cruise
No Hidden Extras

Visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Museum and be moved by this harrowing moment in history.

Photo credit: Roy Bisson.

Experience the hustle and bustle of Shibuya and visit the Shibuya crossing – one of the busiest in the world!

Enjoy a cable car ride on the Hakone ropeway and see magnificent views of the iconic Mt Fuji.

Immerse yourself in traditional Japanese art forms during a calligraphy class and tea ceremony in Kyoto.

Image: ©JNTO

Special Experiences

Experience a sumo wrestling demonstration before savouring a traditional Chanko-Nabe (a sumo hotpot-style stew) lunch at a local restaurant.
Take part in a soba noodle making class, used in a variety of Japanese dishes.
Enjoy a tasting experience at a local sake brewery in Kyoto and learn how Japan’s drink of choice is made.
Delve into the stunning art form of Japanese black ink calligraphy and try your hand at perfecting this ancient art.
Dive into the world of pre-modern Japan with a fun, interactive session on the way of the Samurai. Unleash your inner warrior as you learn their legendary skills.

Itinerary Japan Discovery

Itinerary

Day

Inclusions Japan Discovery

Inclusions

Sightseeing

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  • Visit Imperial Palace East Garden
  • Enjoy a sumo wrestling demonstration and a traditional Chanko Nabe lunch
  • Stroll through the Ginza District
  • Experience Shibuya Crossing
  • Admire the city lights of Tokyo Bay while on a dinner cruise
  • Tokyo sightseeing including Asakusa Sensoji Temple and Nakamise Shopping Arcade
  • Sushi Making experience and lunch
  • Visit a former farming village, reopened as a museum
  • See Mt Fuji while riding the Hakone Ropeway (weather permitting)
  • Spend a night in a traditional ryokan guesthouse
  • Visit Matsumoto Castle built in the 16th century
  • Enjoy a soba noodle making class
  • Take in the sights of historic Takayama by foot
  • Free time to explore Miyagawa Open Air Market
  • Wander through Shirakawa-go, with its famous gasshō-zukuri thatched roofs
  • Learn about the Japanese tradition of washi papermaking in Gokayama
  • Sample the famous sake beverage
  • Tour the Fushimi Inari Shrine
  • Stroll the Philosopher's Walk
  • Take part in a black ink calligraphy class
  • Experience a traditional tea ceremony in Kyoto
  • Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion)
  • Enjoy a Buddhist lunch at Shigetsu (Tenryuiji Temple)
  • Stroll through the Arashiyama Bamboo forest and see the Togetsukyo Bridge
  • Visit the island Miyajima and see the giant Itsukushima Torii Gate (currently under maintenance)
  • Tour the Hiroshima Peace Park, and visit the Atomic Bomb Dome and the very moving Peace Memorial
  • Visit Himeji Castle
  • Learn the way of the Samurai in Osaka, Japan's pre-modern warriors

Travel

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  • Return economy-class flights from Australia to Japan. Taxes included
  • Airport transfers on the first and last day of tour 
  • All touring in air-conditioned vehicles
  • 3 bullet train journeys in Japan
  • Limited Express Train from Takayama to Nagoya
  • Tipping is not part of the Japanese culture, so tips are not expected

Accommodation

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  • 12 nights in 3-4 star hotels
  • 1 night in a traditional ryokan guesthouse, Hakone

Properties include:

  • Shinagawa Prince Hotel, Tokyo
  • Yunohana Prince Hotel, Hakone - Japanese Style Ryokan accommodation
  • Hotel Metropolitan, Nagano
  • Hida Hotel Plaza, Takayama
  • Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachi Jo, Kyoto
  • Sheraton Grand Hotel Hiroshima, Hiroshima
  • Sheraton Miyako Hotel, Osaka

Hotels listed are an indication, and are subject to change without notice.

Meals

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  • 13 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 4 dinners, including group welcome and farewell dinners

Tour Guides

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  • English-speaking locally based national guide

Some things to note

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  • Should you not be travelling on the group tour flights shared bus transfers will be used between the hotel and the airport for the departure transfer.
  • If you are travelling on or around the holidays of Golden Week (29 April to 5 May) heavier traffic conditions and longer waiting times can be expected.
  • On day 9 we will be travelling by train and our luggage will be transferred via coach. You may wish to pack a day bag as you will not have access to your main bag until later that evening.
  • On day 12 we will be travelling by bullet train and our luggage will be transferred via coach, we will need to pack an overnight bag with two night’s worth of luggage. Unfortunately, bullet trains have very limited space for luggage.
  • From June 2019, Miyajima's famous floating Torii Gate is undergoing renovations. During the renovation works, the Torii Gate will be covered under partially transparent scaffolding. A bridge is being built on the left side of the gate to aid the renovation works.
  • Women may need a head scarf to enter some mosques and temples, and wear modest clothing that covers knees and shoulders. Also, a good tip is to pack a spare pair of socks in your daypack, as sometimes shoes need to be removed when entering and the ground can be hot.

Information Japan Discovery

Information

Let's Talk Fitness

At Bunnik Tours, we pride ourselves on our ability to create unique, once in a lifetime small group tours that are filled with incredible experiences you might not be able to have on your own, or in a larger group. However, that does mean aspects of our itineraries can be challenging for some travellers.

We want to make sure all Bunnik Tours travellers enjoy their trip, not struggle through it, so let’s work together to ensure our tours are right for you!

Fitness to Travel Requirements

Within seven days of your booking you will need to complete a Passenger Registration form, which also includes a Fitness to Travel declaration.

In this declaration, you must confirm you’re able to do the following:

  • I can walk up to 4-5 hours intermittently every day at a group pace, often in direct sunlight, on uneven surfaces without using any walking aid.
  • I can walk up multiple flights of stairs (including buildings without a lift) and short, steep hills.
  • I can stand for extended periods of time without needing to sit down, often in hot/humid climates.
  • I can carry my own luggage (including to/from hotels which do not offer porterage).
  • I am comfortable using a shower over bath (please note that we cannot guarantee stand-alone shower facilities at all hotels).
  • I can get on and off various modes of transport multiple times a day without assistance, including small boats.
  • I can drive along very bumpy dirt and gravel roads for extended periods of time.
  • I can travel to high altitudes, such as 3,400m on our 5-Stans tour.
  • I can use squat toilets if necessary.
  • I understand that my dietary requirements may not be fully catered for in some locations

 

If you have a health condition, such as cognitive impairment, vision/hearing impairment, or other medical conditions (diagnosed or undiagnosed) that may affect your ability to fully participate in tour activities or manage your own well-being during free time on tour, you will need to provide us with more details. 

If you do not feel that you can confidently manage all of the requirements set out above, please work with our team of Travel Specialists to find an alternative that is better suited to your current level of fitness.

Please visit our Fitness to Travel page for full details on our fitness policy.

FITNESS TO TRAVEL

 In the itinerary, this symbol indicates a particularly challenging day, where there will be extended periods of walking time, often across uneven ground and in areas of high altitude or heat and humidity.

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Dates & Prices Japan Discovery

Dates & Prices
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*Prices are in AUD, per person twin share.

*Prices are in AUD, per person twin share.

Start Date End Date Tour Price
Per person
twin share
Status    
18 Oct 24
02 Nov 24
$11,595
Fully Booked
20 Oct 24
04 Nov 24
$11,595
On Request
22 Oct 24
06 Nov 24
$11,595
Fully Booked
25 Oct 24
09 Nov 24
$11,595
Fully Booked
29 Oct 24
13 Nov 24
$11,595
Fully Booked
31 Oct 24
15 Nov 24
$11,595
Fully Booked
03 Nov 24
18 Nov 24
$11,595
Fully Booked
05 Nov 24
20 Nov 24
$11,595
On Request
08 Nov 24
23 Nov 24
$11,595
Fully Booked
12 Nov 24
27 Nov 24
$11,595
Fully Booked
16 Mar 25
31 Mar 25
$11,795
Limited Seats
17 Mar 25
01 Apr 25
$11,795
Guaranteed Departure
18 Mar 25
02 Apr 25
$11,795
Fully Booked
20 Mar 25
04 Apr 25
$11,795
Fully Booked
23 Mar 25
07 Apr 25
$11,795
Limited Seats
24 Mar 25
08 Apr 25
$11,795
Limited Seats
25 Mar 25
09 Apr 25
$11,795
Fully Booked
26 Mar 25
10 Apr 25
$11,795
Guaranteed Departure
27 Mar 25
11 Apr 25
$11,795
Limited Seats
28 Mar 25
12 Apr 25
$11,795
Fully Booked
29 Mar 25
13 Apr 25
$11,795
Guaranteed Departure
30 Mar 25
14 Apr 25
$11,795
Fully Booked
01 Apr 25
16 Apr 25
$11,795
Fully Booked
03 Apr 25
18 Apr 25
$11,795
Limited Seats
04 Apr 25
19 Apr 25
$11,795
Guaranteed Departure
06 Apr 25
21 Apr 25
$11,795
Limited Seats
08 Apr 25
23 Apr 25
$11,795
Limited Seats
10 Apr 25
25 Apr 25
$11,795
Fully Booked

Additional Information

Seasonal Departures
Experience the magic of Japan's Cherry Blossom on our March and April departures or witness stunning Autumn Colours as they sweep the country throughout October and November.
Valid from
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth & Adelaide
Other departure cities
Please contact our office for applicable pricing
Booking Deposit
$500 per person
Tipping
Tipping is not part of the Japanese culture, so tips are not expected
Single Supplement
From $2,795
Visa Information

You may need to obtain visas for this tour. Please check with your travel agent for further details. For Australian passport holders you may wish to visit our Passports and Visas page here for indicative information on what may be required.

Terms & Conditions

All prices shown are per person based on twin share. Prices and itineraries correct at current time but are subject to change. Please call for more details. View our full terms & conditions here.

Taxes
Total cost includes air taxes.

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