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GOLDEN ROUTE

Escorted Tour

14 days / 13 nights
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Languages English Duration 14 days / 13 nights Airline
Our 14 Day Golden Route Tour Package promises the best 2 weeks you’ll spend traveling across Tokyo, Mount Fuji, Nikko, Kyoto, and more! 

Start off in Tokyo with highlights like the Imperial Palace Gardens, Senso-ji Temple, and the Tsukiji Fish Market, teeming with flavors. Take in stunning views of Mount Fuji from Oishi Park and the 5th Station before heading to Nikko to see the Toshogu Shrine and powerful Kegon Falls. Explore the charm of Shirakawa-go and Kanazawa, then continue to Kyoto, where you’ll find Fushimi Inari’s torii gates, the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, and the Golden Pavilion. Be greeted by Nara’s sacred deer, and experience the captivating flavors of Osaka. Before exploring the city’s historic marvels, take a day trip to Hiroshima and Miyajima to admire the surrounding beauty.

Perfect for first-time visitors, our 14 Day Best of Japan Tour Package is the ultimate way to discover the country’s highlights. Enjoy 2 weeks of uninterrupted fun, adventure, and historic insight. From breathtaking landmarks, authentic cuisine, and cultural traditions with expert locals, you’ll enjoy hotel stays, smooth train transfers, and other inclusions.

Highlights
1. Visit Tokyo’s top sights, including the Imperial Palace Gardens and Tsukiji Fish Market
2. Admire Mount Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi from Oishi Park and the 5th Station
3. Explore Kyoto’s must-sees like Fushimi Inari, the bamboo forest, and the Golden Pavilion
4. Meet the deer of Nara Park and stroll through Nikko’s shrines and waterfalls
5. Discover the historic villages of Shirakawa-go and Kanazawa
6. Experience the history of Hiroshima and the beauty of Miyajima
7. End your trip in Osaka with its castle, cuisine, and city highlights
8. Enjoy inclusive high-speed bullet train tickets, expert guides, and 13 nights in the best hotels
Highlights
• Departure flight onboard WestJet on a direct flight from your departing Calgary Airport (YYC) to Narita, Tokyo Airport on the selected itinerary and flight class (*)
• One free personal item, one free Carry-on included on all flight classes
• Checked luggage can be added ($) when booked on Economy Class (Y)
• 2 pieces of checked luggage included on Premium (W) and Business (J) classes
• Shared airport transfers on arrival and departure on Narita Express
• Inter cities bullet trains: Tokyo - Kyoto - Tokyo
• Daily activities as per chosen itinerary.
• Accommodation on the selected room category and plan. 
• 24/7 personalized assistance by our professional staff in destination.
• Option to buy additional local excursions and entrances to attractions.
• Returning flight onboard WestJet from Narita, Tokyo Airport to Calgary Airport on a direct flight.

* Please note that some flight classes may already include either carry-on or checked bags on your price. Please make sure to check flight class on your booking before proceeding to pay for extras:
• Economy: Personal item + carry-on. Checked bags can be added online - after bookings are completed - for a fee.
• Premium: One personal item, one carry-on and 2 pieces of checked bags included
• Business: (Available on selected routes). One personal item + one carry-on + 2 pieces of checked bags included
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Itinerary

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Day 0 Departure from Canada
Arrive at your departing Calgary Airport on time for your direct flight to Narita, Tokyo Airport.

Hop aboard your WestJet flight and brace yourself for the adventure!


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Day 1 Arrive in Tokyo
• Welcome to Tokyo, the Capital of Japan!
• Get on the Narita Express and head to your hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day at your own pace!!
Overnight: Tokyo


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Day 2 Discover Tokyo
• Begin your walking tour of Tokyo and head to the beautiful gardens of the Imperial Palace
• Enjoy the Imperial Palace Gardens and admire the Nijubashi Bridge from a distance
• Head to the Asakusa neighborhood
• Pass Nakamise-dori street on your way to Senso-ji Temple
• Visit the famous Senso-ji Temple
• Free time for lunch
• Visit the Meiji Jingu Shrine - the most famous Shinto shrine
• Check out the colorful and vibrant Harajuku district
• In the commercial ward of Shibuya, see the famous Shibuya Crossing
Overnight: Tokyo


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Day 3 Free day in Tokyo
• Enjoy the day at your own pace and explore Tokyo’s parks and museums.
 Overnight: Tokyo


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Day 4 Mount Fuji & Lake Kawaguchi
• Enjoy scenic views of Lake Kawaguchi & Mount Fuji
• Visit Arakurayama, home to the famous Chureito Pagoda and Arakura Fuji Sengen Shrine
• In Fujiyoshida, enjoy free time for lunch and shop for souvenirs in traditional shops
•Discover Oshino Hakkai’s crystal-clear ponds and thatched houses
• Head up to the 5th Station for panoramic views (weather conditions may affect the visibility of the mountain)
Overnight: Tokyo


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Day 5 Tsukiji Market Food Tour
• Visit the Tsukiji Hongwan-ji Temple to observe the purification ritual
• Start your food tour by exploring the Tsukiji Outer Market
• Stop at different vendors and sample an array of foods
• Enjoy several tastings of traditional foods, like seafood and savory meat
• End at the Namiyoke Shrine, a guardian site for Tsukiji’s merchants
Overnight: Tokyo


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Day 6 Nikko
• Visit Nikko Toshogu Shrine and the Three Wise Monkeys
• See the 70 Jizo statues 
• Admire Kegon Falls and walk by Lake Chuzenji
 Overnight: Tokyo


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Day 7 Bullet train to Kanazawa
• Shinkansen from Tokyo to Kanazawa
• Explore Kanazawa on your own; we suggest you visit the Kenrokuen Garden and enjoy the stunning views
Overnight in Kanazawa


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Day 8 Shirakawa-go
Monday/Tuesday/Friday: Shirakawa-go and Gokayama
• Drop off at Roadside Station
• 3 hours to freely explore Shirakawa-go village and have lunch (included)
• Walk around the Gokayama Kaminashi district and discover Gokayama village
Sunday/Saturday: Shirakawa-go
• Drop off at Roadside Station
• Enjoy 1.5 hours of free time to have lunch and explore the UNESCO site of Shiragawa-go
• See old townscapes and wander the tranquil village
Wednesday/Thursday: Shirakawa-go, Gokayama & Hida-Takayama
• Drop off at Roadside Station
• 2 hours to freely explore the UNESCO site of Shirakawa-go
• See the treasures of Hida-Takayama, where the castle town from the Edo period remains
Overnight in Kanazawa


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Day 9 Train to Kyoto
• Transfer to Kyoto by train via Thunderbird Limited Express
• Free time in Kyoto
Overnight in Kyoto


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Day 10 Kyoto - Nara
• Walk through Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
• Visit Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine 
• See the Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji)
• Travel to Nara Park and visit Todai-ji Temple, and be greeted by the friendly deer Overnight: Kyoto


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Day 11 Transfer to Osaka + Evening Tour
• Head to Osaka and taste your way through its famous food scene
• Train to Osaka
• Learn about Osaka’s food culture
• Stop at several local eateries, serving authentic cuisine
• Enjoy an array of dishes and complimentary drinks
Overnight: Osaka


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Day 12 Hiroshima & Miyajima
• Shinkansen bullet train to Hiroshima
• Take a ferry to Miyajima, the Shrine Island, and learn about its cultural and spiritual significance
• Marvel at the Itsukushima Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Return to Miyajimaguchi station and head to the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
• See the A-Bomb Dome, a commemorative symbol of peace
Overnight in Osaka


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Day 13 Osaka
• Explore Osaka’s dynamic neighborhoods and historic sites on a guided walking tour
• Begin in Amerikamura (American Village) 
• Visit Namba, Dotonbori, and Hozenji Temple 
• Browse Kuromon Ichiba Market 
• Walk through Shinsekai and visit Osaka Castle
• Shop along Shinsaibashi and see the Glico Man and Tsutenkaku Tower
 Overnight: Osaka


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Day 14 Departure & return to Canada
• Take the bullet train from Shin-Osaka to Tokyo, then transfer to Narita Airport via Narita Express
• Board your direct WestJet flight to Calgary, Canada
Whats Included
• Departure flight onboard WestJet on a direct flight from your departing Calgary Airport (YYC) to Narita, Tokyo Airport on the selected itinerary and flight class (*)
• One free personal item, one free Carry-on included on all flight classes
• Checked luggage can be added ($) when booked on Economy Class (Y)
• 2 pieces of checked luggage included on Premium (W) and Business (J) classes
• Shared airport transfers on arrival and departure on the Narita Express
• Handpicked local tour guide during the days with activities
• Daily activities as per the chosen itinerary
• Accommodation in the selected room category and plan - breakfast is not included
• Bullet Train (Shinkansen): Tokyo-Kanazawa, Osaka-Hiroshima-Osaka
• Train: Kanazawa-Kyoto, Kyoto-Osaka
• Entrance fees: Nikko Toshogu Shrine & Hot Spring
• 4-5 traditional food tastings at the Tsukiji Fish Market, Lunch in Shirakawa-go, Food tastings on the Osaka Food Tour
• Accommodation in the selected room category and plan - breakfast is not included
• 24/7 personalized assistance by our professional staff in destination.
• Option to buy additional local excursions and entrances to attractions.
• Returning flight onboard WestJet from Narita, Tokyo Airport to Calgary Airport on a direct flight.

* Please note that some flight classes may already include either carry-on or checked bags on your price. Please make sure to check flight class on your booking before proceeding to pay for extras:
• Economy: Personal item + carry-on. Checked bags can be added online - after bookings are completed - for a fee.
• Premium: One personal item, one carry-on and 2 pieces of checked bags included
• Business: (Available on selected routes). One personal item + one carry-on + 2 pieces of checked bags included
Whats Not Included
- Kyoto & Nara: Entrance fees (approx. 1300 JPY per person)
- Transfers between train stations & hotels are not included
- Breakfast is not included
- Personal travel insurance (highly recommended)
- Late check-in/check-out
. Baggage porterage at airport/hotel
. Beverages, snacks, lunches, dinners unless otherwise noted in itinerary 
. Personal travel insurance (highly recommended)
. Late check-in/check-out
. Any service not specifically listed under "Included"
● Tokyo Tour: We recommend purchasing your Tokyo Metro pass before the tour
● Mount Fuji Tour: While we aim to visit all scheduled locations, some sites are subject to availability due to weather, heavy traffic during the peak season, or other factors. In such cases, we will visit alternative sites, or some visits may be canceled on the spot. Due to heavy traffic during the Japanese holiday season, weekends, or peak season, the return time may be delayed
● Tsukiji Market: Unfortunately, we’re unable to accommodate vegan or vegetarian dietary restrictions. While we will do our best to cater to other dietary needs (such as gluten-free and pescatarian), we cannot guarantee that all requests will be met. Food tastings may slightly vary based on availability
● Shirakawa-go: The activities may vary based on the day; please refer to the itinerary for more information
● Please note that the package is partially guided. You will have local guides during the activities, but train transfers are not accompanied by a guide
● Private airport transfers are available at an extra cost

In case of emergency please contact our local Representatives:
Tourist Japan
WhatsApp Chat: +81 90-5648-6474
Email: info@touristjapan.com

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