This program includes an overnight stay at a Shukubo (Buddhist temple).

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  • Scheduled flights.
  • Scheduled transfers with a Spanish-speaking guide or assistance, except on train journeys.
  • Economy class train tickets, according to the routes described in the itinerary.
  • Visits and excursions described in the itinerary, with a regular service and a local Spanish-speaking guide.
  • 6 lunches at a local restaurant (without drinks) and 2 dinners (without drinks).
  • 12 nights' accommodation, with breakfast.
  • Handling of one normal-sized suitcase up to 23 kilos per person.
  • Plus travel assistance insurance.
  • Tips to drivers and guides.
  • The handling of extra luggage will have a charge with direct payment at destination.
  • Drinks during lunch and dinner.
  • Optional insurance.
  • In general, any extra service not specified in the previous section, such as special meals, personal expenses or any other not specified as included.

- MANAGEMENT EXPENSES - From the moment the reservation is made €30 / reservation.

- FLIGHTS: 100% penalty from the moment the ticket is issued. air tickets. Change of date and name Not allowed.

- TOUR:

 *Cancellations received up to 21 days prior to the start date of the services, without penalty.

 *Cancellations received between 20 and 14 days prior to the start date of the services, will have a penalty of 20% of the total cost of the services.

 *Cancellations received between 13 and 8 days prior to the start date of the services, will have a penalty of 40% of the total cost of the services.

*Cancellations received between 7 and 4 days prior to the start date of the services, will have a penalty of 60% of the total cost of the services.

*Cancellations received from 3 days prior to the start date of the services, will have a penalty of 100%.

-Guaranteed departures for 2 or more passengers.

-The deadline for reservation requests for this tour or extra services will be 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 reservation deadline.

-Customers who choose to enjoy an “ONSEN” (hot springs), please note that for cultural reasons, access to the hot springs is not permitted to customers with tattoos.

-People with reduced mobility: many places in Japan, hotels and transportation are not adapted for wheelchairs, please inquire and notify before making your reservation. Any additional costs for assistance required throughout the tour will be borne by the customer.

-Rooms: The double bed is not available. Since double beds are not common in Japan, most hotels do not have this type of room. We can request them from the hotel, but we cannot guarantee them.

Single-occupancy rooms may be smaller than double-occupancy rooms.

Triple rooms cannot be guaranteed until confirmation is received from the individual hotels. These rooms are generally double rooms with 2 beds + 1 small folding bed.

-Possible changes in accommodation: if for any of the departures it is not possible to confirm the planned hotels, an alternative will be offered to the client within the same contracted category.

-Special foods: cases of food intolerances (allergies, celiac disease, vegetarian food, etc.) must be communicated before arrival in Japan, although it is not possible to guarantee any type of special diet or menu.

-Arrival transfer in Kyoto: transfers for flights arriving in Kyoto between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. will have an additional fee.

-Visits: from 10 people, the tours are operated by taxi, private car, mini-bus or coach, with an English-speaking guide according to the itinerary, including entrance fees to the monuments specified in the itinerary. Tours with fewer than 10 people are operated by public transport.

-Clients will spend some nights without their luggage, so please prepare hand luggage (up to 10kg) for those nights, as detailed in the itinerary.

-Free time: During free time, clients do not have access to transportation or a local guide.

-Possible route changes: Our representative in Japan has the full right to modify the program for the benefit of the client or due to force majeure without missing any of the scheduled visits.

-Luggage: In case of loss of luggage by the airlines, it will be the passenger's responsibility to manage the claim and call the company directly to process the delivery or compensation that may apply. Luxotour will not be responsible for any processing due to lost or broken luggage.

-Consumer withdrawal: the tour is sold as a closed package, so there will be no refund or discount for services that customers decide not to enjoy or in which they cannot participate due to personal, medical, flight schedules or other events.

-Behavior during the trip: in the event that the attitude of a passenger endangers the operation of the tour and/or causes inconvenience to the rest of the group, they will be forced to leave the tour without any type of discount or refund for the services they cannot enjoy.

-Credit card: generally, hotel establishments require the passenger to have a credit card or a cash deposit as a guarantee in order to provide telephone calls, extras in bars and restaurants, minibar, laundry, room service charges, etc.

-Personal documentation and Entry requirements for Japan: It is the client's responsibility to inform themselves about the current regulations regarding entry and exit to 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 are subject to change at short notice.

The price for children ages 0-5.99 does not include: crib, bed, breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and seats on trains and buses. If the guest requires these services, they will have to pay as a child from ages 6-11. Children 12 and older pay as an adult. Children always share a room with two adults. Maximum one child per room.

  • For flights departing Tokyo before 11:30 a.m., there may not be time to enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Hotels do not offer box breakfast options and do not refund uneaten breakfasts.
  • Arrival and departure transfers in Tokyo will be via regular service shared with other guests and with a Spanish-speaking guide. In some cases, transfers to/from the hotel may not be direct.
  • Train: Reserved seats will be in Economy Class. This program does not offer the option to reserve First Class seats.
  • Sightseeing: For groups of 6 or more passengers, the tour is operated by taxi, private car, minibus, or coach, with a Spanish-speaking guide. For groups of up to 5 passengers, the tour is operated by public transportation.
  • The program includes a hike of approximately one hour (about 3 km) along the KUMANO KODO (Kumano Way), the sister route of the Camino de Santiago in Spain and declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. It is recommended to pack long-sleeved clothing, footwear suitable for dirt roads, a towel, umbrella, or raincoat. If any passenger is unable to hike the Kumano Way due to physical condition or other reasons (always at the discretion of the guide), they are asked to refrain from doing so. In these cases, the client will wait on the bus, at Kumano Hongu Taisha, or at the place indicated by the guide.
  • In Kawayu Onsen and Takayama, you can enjoy the ONSEN (hot springs). Please note that for cultural reasons, guests with tattoos are not permitted access to the hot springs.
  • On some sections of the tour, guests will spend nights without luggage (1 night in Hiroshima, 1 night in Koyasan, 1 night in Kawayu Onsen, 1 night in Kanazawa, and 1 night in Takayama). It is recommended to prepare hand luggage (maximum 10 kg) for these nights as detailed in the itinerary.
  • Tipping to drivers and guides is voluntary.

Ninja Route itinerary

Day 1:

CITY OF ORIGIN - TOKYO

Departure on a scheduled flight to Tokyo. Overnight on board.

Day 2:

TOKYO

Arrive at Narita or Haneda International Airport and transfer to your hotel in Tokyo. Remainder of the day at leisure. Overnight stay.

(Rooms are generally not available before 3:00 PM) (Transfers for flights arriving between 10:00 PM and 6:30 AM will incur a supplement. Please inquire on a case-by-case basis.)

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Day 3:

TOKYO

Breakfast at the hotel and departure for a panoramic tour of the city, including Tokyo Tower, Meiji Shrine, and Asakusa Kannon Temple with its Nakamise shopping arcade. Lunch at a local restaurant concludes the tour. Return transfer to the hotel is not included and will be at the client's expense. The remainder of the day is free. Overnight stay.

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Day 4:

KYOTO - HIMEJI - KURASHIKI - HIROSHIMA

Breakfast at the hotel and departure by road to Mount Fuji. Arrival and continue along the Fuji Subaru Line to the 5th station, located at 2,305 meters above sea level and offering wonderful views of the surrounding landscape. After a walk in the area, the excursion continues with a visit to a sake winery, which includes a special tasting of the Mount Fuji area. Lunch at a local restaurant. Afterwards, continue by road to Matsumoto. Arrival at the hotel and the remainder of the afternoon at leisure. Overnight stay.

Important note: It is very difficult to see the summit of Mount Fuji at any time of year, and even more so in summer because the sky is usually covered with clouds.

Day 5:

MATSUMOTO - KAMIKOCHI (Japanese Alps) - OKUHIDA

Breakfast at the hotel and departure to visit Matsumoto Castle, considered a National Treasure of Japan. After the visit, depart by road to Kamikochi, in the Japanese Alps and within Chubu Sangaku National Park. Arrival and a 30-minute walk to enjoy one of the most beautiful landscapes in Japan. We will also cross the famous Kappabashi Bridge. Free time for lunch (not included). Our journey continues by road to Okuhida, famous for its onsen (hot springs), especially those located outdoors, surrounded by the Japanese Alps. Arrival at the hotel and the remainder of the afternoon at leisure. Japanese dinner at the hotel and overnight stay.

Day 6:

OKUHIDA - TAKAYAMA - SHIRAKAWAGO – KANAZAWA

Breakfast at the hotel and departure to take a cable car ride and enjoy the views from above. Then, depart by road to Takayama, where we will explore Kami-sannomachi Street. Lunch at a local restaurant. Afterwards, we continue to Shirakawago. Visit this UNESCO World Heritage-listed village and one of the traditional "Gassho-zukuri" houses. Then, we continue to Kanazawa. Arrival and the remainder of the afternoon at leisure. Overnight stay.

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Day 7:

KANAZAWA

Breakfast at the hotel and departure for a panoramic tour of the city to visit Kenroku-en Garden (considered one of the three most beautiful gardens in Japan), Oumicho Market, and the Nagamachi District, where we will visit the former residence of the Nomura samurai family. Free time for lunch (not included). Afterwards, we will visit the Higashi Chayagai District. Return to the hotel and the remainder of the afternoon at leisure. Overnight stay.

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Day 8:

KANAZAWA - EIHEIJI TEMPLE - KYOTO

Breakfast at the hotel and departure by road to Eiheiji, where you will visit its famous temple, one of the main temples for teaching Zen Buddhism. Lunch at a local restaurant and transfer to Fukui Station to take the Tsurugi bullet train to Tsuruga, where you will change trains and take the JR Thunderbird express to Kyoto. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Remainder of the afternoon at leisure. Overnight stay.

Important note: Your bags will be transferred to your Kyoto hotel separately by the "Takuhai-bin" delivery service and will arrive at your hotel the next day. Please prepare your carry-on luggage for this night in Kyoto.

Day 9:

KYOTO

Breakfast at the hotel and departure for a panoramic tour of the ancient capital, Kyoto, beginning with a visit to Kiyomizu Temple. Lunch at a local restaurant will follow, followed by a panoramic tour. Visit Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion) and Sanjusangen-do Temple, which houses over a thousand statues of the goddess Kanon. After the tour, return to the hotel and enjoy the remainder of the afternoon at leisure. Overnight stay.

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Day 10:

KYOTO

Breakfast at the hotel. Free day to continue enjoying the city or take an optional excursion, such as Hiroshima and Miyajima Island. Overnight.

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Day 11:

KYOTO - IGA

Breakfast at the hotel and departure for Uji (south of Kyoto) to visit the Byodoin Hoodo Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There, we will enjoy a tea ceremony. Afterwards, transfer to Iga. Lunch at a local restaurant. In Iga, we will visit the Iga Ryu Ninja Museum, during which we will also witness a ninja performance. After the visit, transfer to the hotel and the rest of the afternoon at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay.

Important note:Your bags will be transferred directly to your hotel in Tokyo. Please prepare carry-on luggage for an overnight stay in Iga.

Day 12:

IGA - ISE - TOKYO

Breakfast at the hotel and departure for Ise, where we will visit its famous Shinto shrine, the most important in Japan. We will witness the spectacular Kagura Shinto ceremony, a special prayer ceremony that combines the two elements of music played by court musicians and dances performed by the temple maids (miko). Free time for lunch (not included). We will also take a stroll through the Okage-yokocho neighborhood, located near the shrine. Afterwards, we will depart by express train to Nagoya, where we will change transport and take the bullet train to Tokyo. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Remainder of the afternoon at leisure. Overnight stay.

Day 13:

TOKYO

Breakfast at the hotel and a free day during which you can continue exploring the city on your own or book an optional excursion, such as Nikko. Overnight.

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Day 14:

TOKYO

Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to the airport with a regular service with a Spanish-speaking assistant.(Transfers for flights departing from Tokyo between 1:00 and 10:30 hrs will have an additional fee. Consult on a case-by-case basis)(Rooms in Tokyo hotels are only available until 10:00 hrs. If the client needs to have the room for longer, they will have to book and pay for an extra night at the time of booking the tour with their travel agency)

Flight from Tokyo International Airport (all airports) to your hometown.

Day 15:

CITY OF ORIGIN

Arrival in the city of origin and end of the trip.

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