b'ClassicGrand Tour 1 by Coach by Rail SAPPORO 2Nights in HotelHAKODATE 1of Japan JapanAbsorb history and tradition with the experts,South Korea MATSUMOTOexperiencing the Land of the Rising Suns authenticKANZAWA 1 1 2 TOKYOceremonies and dazzling cities by iconic bullet train. HIROSHIMA KYOTO 2 Nagoya 1 HAKONE2 NATIONAL PARKOsakaFUKUOKA 1KYOTO BULLET TRAIN TOKYOYOUR ITINERARYDays 1 & 2. Flight to Hokkaido Days 7 & 8. Views of Mount Fuji Day 12. The serenity of ancient NaraYour tour begins with an overnightAn incredible journey on the HakoneA guided tour of Japans former capital flight to Japan. Arriving on Day 2, weRopeway reveals amazing views ofreveals the Great Buddha at Todaji check in to our hotel in the city oficonic Mount Fuji. Our trip concludesTemple before a walk through the Sapporo on the island of Hokkaido. with a cruise across Lake Ashi. Day 8 deer park. Afterwards, we travel from is all about Japans most revered peak,Osaka to Hiroshima by bullet train.Day 3. Historic port city of Otaru as we visit the World Heritage Centre Were introduced to Hokkaidos historyand travel to alpine Matsumoto. Day 13. Hiroshima and Miyajimain nearby Otaru. This small port cityThe emotive Peace Memorial Parkhas a preserved canal area lined withDay 9. Miso tasting in Matsumoto and Atomic Bomb Dome are explored 19th-century warehouses. After a guided tour of a miso factory,on a tour of Hiroshimas most moving we view the unusual black Matsumotolocations. Travelling via train and boat, Day 4. By rail to Hakodate Castle then head to coastal Kanazawa,we soak up the tranquility of Miyajima The Hokuto limited express train takesstopping enroute at Takayama.and its iconic O-Torii Gate.us around Uchiura Bay to Hakodate.A sightseeing tour includes the vast,Day 10. From Kanazawa to Kyoto Day 14. Bullet train to Kyushustar-shaped fortress of Goryokaku.This morning, we stroll among theLeaving Japans main island today, a After ascending Mount Hakodate bystunning Kenroku-en gardensonebullet train take us to Hakata on the cable car, we dine at a local beer hall. of the three great gardens of Japan island of Kyushu. Once here, a guided and visit a former home of samurais,sightseeing tour takes in the Dazaifu Days 5 & 6. To Tokyo by bullet train before travelling to Kyoto by rail. Tenman-gu Shrine and the exhibitsThe whole trip was A visit to the Hakodate market isof the Kyushu National Museum. followed by our first experience ofDay 11. Uncovering Kyoto mind-blowing and Ill never forget the tigers.Japans bullet trains as we travel toOur tour begins at the beautifulDays 15 & 16. Homeward boundTokyo. A coach tour of the capital onKinkakuji temple, before we take partThere is free time to explore Fukuoka Brian, 2024Day 6 includes Hama Rikyu Gardens,in a tea ceremony. After a visit to theindependently before we transfer to Meiji Jingu shrine, the Senso-Ji templerailway museum, we explore Gionsthe airport this afternoon for our flight and the famed Shibuya crossing. backstreets and enjoy a theatre show. back to the UK, arriving on Day 16. 66 For more information on dates and prices, visit greatrail.com/JTG26'