b'ClassicJewels of Japan South Korea Japan1 MATSUMOTOEmbarking on a tour of Japan is not just about2 TOKYOexperiencing the contrasts of old and newits aboutKYOTO 3 1 Mt. Fuji 1 HAKONEHIROSHIMA 2 1 NAGOYA NATIONAL PARKenjoying unique moments and creating lifelong memories. Miyajima OSAKAby Coach by Rail1 Nights in Hotel by ShipMOUNT FUJI NARA ITSUKUSHIMA SHRINEYOUR ITINERARYDays 1-3. Arrival in Tokyo explore the five-storey pagoda-stylecontinue to Kyoto and dine on Ponto-Your tour begins with a flight fromMatsumoto Castleknown as Crowcho Alley, a lantern-lit historic street. London Heathrow to Tokyo Haneda, viaCastle due to its black exterior. A drive Hong Kong arriving on Day 2. A guidedalong the scenic Kiso Valley to NagoyaDay 10. The traditions of Kyotocoach tour of Tokyo on Day 3 beginsincludes stops in the traditional alpineA half-day tour of Kyoto starts at at the Hama Rikyu Gardens, before wetowns of Tsumago and Magome. Kinkakuji Temple, followed by a zen view Senso-Ji temple, Meiji-Jingu shrinetea ceremony. After free time in and the famed Shibuya crossing. Day 7. Bullet train from Himeji Nishiki market, the day is free. Hopping on a train to Himeji, we view Day 4. To lakeside Hakone Japans largest castle, dating from theDay 11. Nara, Japans first capitalOur first trip on Japans railways takesearly 1600s. From Himeji, we enjoyAccompanied by our local guide, we us to Odawara. Here, we enjoy viewsour first taste of the world-renowneddiscover Naras Todaji Temple, the 8th-of Mount Fuji during a ride on theShinkansen bullet trains as we dash century Great Buddha and the serene Hakone Ropeway. Switching to boat,to Hiroshima and our new hotel. deer park. On the way back to Kyoto, we cross Lake Ashi to our hotel. we stop at a traditional sake brewery. Day 8. Miyajima and its templesDay 5. Iconic views of Mount Fuji Travelling by local train and boat toDay 12. Onwards to OsakaToday is all about Japans most reveredMiyajima, we visit the ItsukushimaA walk along Arashiyamas bamboo peak, beginning at Mount Fuji FifthShrine and the iconic Great Torii Gateforest precedes a coach journey to Station (weather permitting). After athat guards its entrance. Theres freeOsaka. Here, we view the city from visit to the World Heritage Centre, youtime over lunch before we return tothe Floating Garden Observatory The whole trip was can soak up views from Oishi Park.Hiroshima for an evening at leisure. and delve into its neon-lit Dotonbori Later, we continue to Matsumoto. mind-blowing and Ill districtthe beating heart of Osaka.Day 9. Exploring poignant Hiroshima never forget the tigers.Day 6. Miso-tasting and Matsumoto This morning, we embark on a tourDays 13 & 14. Homeward boundBrian, 2024A tour of a miso factory gives us anof the Peace Memorial Park, AtomicTheres a morning at leisure before we insight into this important ingredientBomb Dome and the Peace Memorialboard our flight to London Heathrow, in Japanese cuisine before weMuseum. Travelling by bullet train, wevia Hong Kong, arriving on Day 14.64 For more information on dates and prices, visit greatrail.com/JAG26'