Day 1: CITY OF ORIGIN - OSAKA
Departure on a scheduled flight to Osaka. Overnight on board.
Osaka - Hiroshima - Miyajima - Nara - Kyoto - Himeji - Tokyo - Hakone
JAPAN RAIL PASS
Departure on a scheduled flight to Osaka. Overnight on board.
Transfer at your own expense to the station to take the Sakura or Hikari Shinkansen bullet train to Hiroshima, using your Japan Rail Pass. Upon arrival, we recommend visiting the Peace Memorial Park, the Atomic Bomb Dome, and the Memorial Museum. Afterward, continue to Miyajima Island using the JR train and JR ferry, both included in your Japan Rail Pass. There you can admire the iconic Itsukushima Shrine and its famous floating torii gate. Overnight at the hotel of your choice.
Departure for Nara, using the ferry and JR trains included in the Japan Rail Pass. We recommend visiting Todai-ji Temple, Nara Park, where hundreds of sacred deer roam freely, and Kasuga Taisha Shrine. After the visit, continue by JR train to Kyoto, also included in the pass. Arrival and accommodation at the hotel chosen by the client.
Free day to discover one of Japan's most fascinating cities. We suggest visiting Fushimi Inari Shrine, the Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji), the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, and the traditional Gion district, where you can still find geisha and centuries-old teahouses. Transportation may be by combining JR lines, city buses, or the subway (*), depending on the chosen route. Accommodation at the hotel selected by the client.
(*) City bus and subway tickets are not included.
Transfer at your own expense to the station to travel by bullet train using your Japan Rail Pass to Himeji. We recommend spending a few hours visiting Himeji Castle, considered the best-preserved feudal castle in Japan and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as the nearby Koko-en Garden. Afterwards, continue by bullet train to Tokyo using your Japan Rail Pass. Arrival and check-in at the hotel chosen by the client.
Free day to explore the vibrant Japanese capital. Suggested activities include visiting Meiji Shrine, the Harajuku district, Shibuya Crossing, the Asakusa district (home to Senso-ji Temple), or enjoying spectacular views from one of the city's many observation decks. Overnight at the hotel of your choice.
Free day on which we recommend an excursion to Hakone using the Japan Rail Pass. The journey is made by Shinkansen bullet train from Tokyo to Odawara and then by local transport to Hakone. Once there, we recommend a stroll along Lake Ashi, a visit to Hakone-jinja Shrine, and a visit to the Hakone Open Air Museum, all while enjoying the natural scenery and views of Mount Fuji. Return to Tokyo by train, again using the Japan Rail Pass. Overnight at a hotel chosen by the client.
Airport transfer at the client's expense (not included). Departure on a return flight to the city of origin. Overnight on board.
Arrival in the city of origin and end of the trip.
- MANAGEMENT FEES:
From the moment the booking is made: €30 / booking.
- FLIGHTS:
100% penalty from the moment the airline tickets are issued. Date and name changes are not permitted.
- JAPAN RAIL PASS:
100% penalty from the moment of purchase.
- HOTELS:
Special cancellation conditions vary depending on each hotel. Please consult in each case.
No-show on the departure day without prior notice will incur a 100% penalty.
In the event that the passenger decides to shorten their stay for personal reasons, unused services will not be refunded.
-Daily departures.
-The deadline for booking requests for this tour or extra services is 21 days prior to arrival in Japan. After this deadline, any changes or added services will incur an emergency handling fee. Requests for changes or new services cannot be guaranteed after the booking deadline.
-Customers who choose to enjoy an "ONSEN" (hot spring bath) should note that, for cultural reasons, access to the hot springs is not permitted for customers with tattoos.
-People with reduced mobility: Many places in Japan, hotels, and transportation are not wheelchair accessible. Please inquire and notify us before booking. Any additional assistance costs required during the tour will be the responsibility of the customer.
-Rooms: Double beds are not available. Since double beds are not common in Japan, most hotels do not offer this type of room. We can request it from hotels, but we cannot guarantee it. Single rooms may be smaller than double rooms. Triple rooms cannot be guaranteed until we receive confirmation from each hotel. These rooms are usually double rooms with two beds plus one rollaway bed. - Luggage: In case of lost luggage by the airlines, it is the passenger's responsibility to file a claim and contact the airline directly to arrange for its return or any applicable compensation. Luxotour will not be responsible for any procedures related to lost or damaged luggage.
-Consumer Withdrawal: The tour is sold as a closed package, therefore there will be no refund or discount for services that clients decide not to use or in which they cannot participate due to personal or medical reasons, flight schedules, or other events.
-Conduct at the Hotel or on Transportation Services: In the event that a passenger's behavior endangers and/or causes discomfort to other people, they will be obliged to leave the premises without any discount or refund for services they cannot use.
-Credit Card: Generally, hotels require passengers to provide a credit card or a cash deposit as a guarantee to provide services such as telephone calls, extras in bars and restaurants, minibar, laundry, room service charges, etc.
-Personal Documentation and Requirements Entry requirements for Japan: It is the client's responsibility to inform themselves about the current entry and exit regulations of the country they are traveling to, as well as to carry the personal documents required by the authorities. Luxotour assumes no responsibility in this regard. Please note that visa, transit, entry, and vaccination regulations vary from country to country and may be subject to change at short notice.
This program offers discounts for children on the Japan Rail Pass.
What is the JR Pass and who can use it?
What's included and what's not included?
Activation and Use
Seat and Baggage Reservations
Incident Resolution
Very Important Note Regarding Prices:
The JR PASS does not have a fixed price; prices fluctuate with the Japanese Yen. The price included in the contracted program is indicative; the final price will be communicated by Japan Railways at the time of purchase.
24-hour emergency telephone