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Japan in a Week with Contiki

8 days

26 Apr 25 to 04 Oct 25

Book by 05 Dec 24

Kon'nichiwa, Japan! One week might not seem like much, but trust us—it’s packed. Kick off in Tokyo, where history meets neon brilliance, with guided tours of iconic temples and palaces. Then, zip to Kyoto on a bullet train to wander zen gardens, visit mystical temples, and maybe even glimpse a Geisha. Next, it's off to Osaka for epic street food adventures or a day at Universal Studios. Blending ancient vibes with futuristic energy, this trip is the ultimate way to experience Japan in just seven days.

Includes

8 Day Contiki Guided Holiday
8 Nights accommodation: 7 nights in Hotels
3 Breakfasts
Transport by bullet train, local train
Experienced Trip Manager and Local Guides
Optional free time add on experiences (additional costs apply)
Included Experiences
Experience Traditional Kyoto:Tea houses. Kiyomizu-dera Temple. The Golden Pavilion. Geishas. It’s all so surreal. You’ll feel like you’ve wandered into a film set.
See Fushimi Inari Shrine: Walk through the endless path of orange torii gates, kindly ask Inari for good luck and then you might want to sample a fortune cookie and much more!

Excludes

Flights
Arrival/ departure transfers
Visas
Travel Insurance
Spending money and items of a personal nature

Extras

You have to be between the age of 18 and 35 years old to travel with Contiki
Additional costs apply for optional free time add on experiences
Secure your spot today with a deposit from as low as R1000* and pay the rest 60 days before departure

Highlights

7 Nights accommodation
3 Meals
Included experiences and sightseeing

Itinerary

Day 1: Tokyo

Kon'nichiwa Tokyo! Welcome to this dazzling orchestra of light, sound and intersecting subway lines. This is the city where the future fuses with the past in the most fascinating way possible, and we'll have a free evening to bond, explore and soak it all in. Daiichi Ryogoku Hotel (or similar)

Day 2: Tokyo

Today we'll get ready to uncover Tokyo, starting with the ancient Buddhist temple of Asakusa Senso-ji & the famous Meiji Jingu shrine. You'll have the chance to discover the wild fashion of Harajuku & the shopping district of Nakamise Street, or take to the streets of Shibuya for an attempt to cross the busiest pedestrian crossing in the world. Accommodation: Daiichi Ryogoku Hotel (or similar)

Day 3: Tokyo

Today is yours to do Tokyo your way. Anime fan? Check out Akihabara, the ultimate anime & gaming district. Looking for something uniquely Japanese? Go on a date with a giant plush toy at the Moomin cafe, eat a kawaii lunch (like a curry shaped like a pink teddy bear), or check out Ueno Park for the museums and monuments. It's our last evening in Tokyo, so it's also the perfect time to check out some of the traditional bars at the Izakaya Alleys for a sip of sake or head to a cafe where you're served by robots! (In true Japanese fashion). Accommodation: Daiichi Ryogoku Hotel (or similar)

Day 4: Tokyo to Kyoto

Tokyo Today it's time to take that famous example of Japanese efficiency, the aptly named bullet train. Kyoto Our train will whizz us past the iconic Mount Fuji, of which we'll hopefully grab a glimpse, before heading for the zen gardens and teahouses of Kyoto. We'll waste no time with a sightseeing tour, exploring this glorious showcase of ancient Japan. Accommodation: Hotel Elcient Kyoto (or similar) Included Meals: Breakfast

Day 5: Kyoto

Today is yours to walk the sublime gardens, explore mystical temples and marvel at the architecture of this unforgettable city. We recommend taking the opportunity for a half-day trip to Nara, where you'll find the towering 8th century Great Buddha, as well as numerous examples of beautiful shrines and temples, alongside the roaming, slightly cheeky deer. Accommodation: Hotel Elcient Kyoto (or similar)

Day 6: Kyoto

Kyoto There is still so much to see in Kyoto today. Don a kimono and check out the bamboo forest, take some photos at the iconic Yasaka Pagoda or spot Geishas in the Gion district. Accommodation: Hotel Elcient Kyoto (or similar)

Day 7: Kyoto to Osaka

Kyoto It's just a short trip to Osaka this morning... Osaka And we have the whole day to explore. There's plenty of time to fit in Universal Studios, Osaka castle or simply wander down Dontonburi tasting all of the delicious street food. Opt for the Izakaya dinner tonight for one last family meal before our sad goodbyes tomorrow. Accommodation: Hotel Elcient Osaka (or similar) Included Meals: Breakfast

Day 8: Osaka

Our trip ends after breakfast in Osaka today. We'll say farewell to Japan and our new friends, but the memories we made here will stick with us forever. Included Meals: Breakfast

Terms & conditions

Prices are per person twin share/multi share as per itinerary, and are subject to availability and rate of exchange changes. Offers above are a guide only and will vary depending on departure date, our guide price is based on the cheapest departure within the stipulated season and availability is correct at time of loading. Visas may be necessary and insurance is essential. Pentravel and Tour Operator terms and conditions apply, and may be found on our website. Offer can be removed at any time. Pricing varies pending departure date. Cyber Sale 2024: Sale is valid on select trips departing between 1st January and 31st December 2025. Discount applies to new bookings only, made between 1st November and 5th December 2024. Discount applies to the land portion of your trip price only (this excludes any applicable taxes, included flight costs, national park fees, Inca Trail permits, festival tickets, extra accommodation & optional activities). The deal is combinable with Past Guest, Future Travel Credit & Book with Friends discounts. Not combinable with any other offer. Contiki reserves the right to validate bookings and will remove any additional offers added online that are not combinable. Discounts are not valid on all itineraries and/or departure dates, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Offer not valid on special departure and interest groups, pre and post accommodation or the Detour range of trips. Offer is not transferable to other dates. Promo code must be mentioned or entered at checkout at time of booking. R1000* pp deposit secures your booking with full payment due 60 days prior to departure. At time of loading this may not be a definite departure. These packages are based on CASH price. E&OE;.

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