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TRIP DOSSIER
J A PA N : 1 2 D AY S
ACJP
JAPAN
HIROSHIMA'S PEACE PARK ·
EXPLORER
KYOTO & TEMPLE STAY · TOKYO
C U LT U R A L
Bright City Lights
Japan's capital, Tokyo, is a whirlwind of colour, razzmatazz and life, but scratch the surface and you'll be transported into a world of cultural mystery & intrigue. You'll get a real flavour of the orient with visits to city markets, before heading out to Hakone to explore the area's famous sulphur pools. Weather permitting you'll also enjoy stunning views of the icy cone of Fuji-san, Japan's definitive mountain, which broods serenely on the skyline.
To Hiroshima Journeying east by bullet train, you arrive at the town of Tsumago, nestled amidst the Japanese Alps, and itself reminiscent of an open-air museum. Here you'll stay at a traditional ryokan (inn) and hike along forested trails, before speeding through the countryside to Hiroshima to discover the medieval castle of Himeji. After WWII, Hiroshima came to symbolise the potential for universal destruction and by coming here you'll join the thousands of pilgrims who make their way to the Peace Park every year to pay their respects. Temples & Shrines Kyoto is full of shrines, temples and gardens and is surrounded by tranquil waters. One of the most famous sites are the golden folds of the Kinkaku-ji Temple. From Kyoto you head into the hills to Mt Koya, where you will be treated to a unique experience. Staying with monks, you'll enjoy
traditional food and learn about ancient culture at a special morning prayer ceremony surely helping to solve
HIMEJI CASTLE
the mystery of Japan's enigmatic appeal!
Also see our website for details of more trips to Japan
UK TOKYO
I T I N E R A R Y Group size maximum 12 people
JA PA N
Spring Cherry Blossom Departures
8 Torii Gate, Peace Memorial Park & Abomb Museum. Bullet train to Kyoto 9 Kyoto sightseeing 10 Journey to temple lodging 11 Mt Koya walk; to Osaka 12 Fly to London In the spring there is an explosion of colour and festivities with the arrival of the cherry blossoms. Known locally as `sakura' this is the national flower of Japan. Cherry blossom viewing and celebrations have been a Japanese custom since the 7th century when the aristocrats cultivated cherry blossom gardens and used them as the inspiration for traditional poetry. Our March departures provide the once in a lifetime chance to see this natural wonder for yourself.
Tsumago SOUTHERN Hike through JA PA N E S E ALPS historical towns Himeji Kyoto Hakone Castle Nagaya Sulphur Okayama Osaka pools
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Tokyo Temples, markets & palaces
Days 1/2 Overnight flight to Tokyo 3 Tokyo sightseeing 4 Trains to Hakone. Visit sulphur pools 5/6 Forest walks in the Japanese Alps 7 To Hiroshima; visit Himeji Castle
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Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park & A-bomb Museum
Mt Koya Temple stay & prayer ceremony
Mt Fuji 3776m
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