Old and New JAPAN: Discover the Land of the Rising Sun

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Lyssette

01 Oct 23 → 15 Oct 23

Guided trip

15 days

11 stops

3 - 5 Mates

Japan

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Discover the beauty of old & new Japan

Travel with an experimented Trip Leader

Make new friends from all over the world

Japan is one of the most enigmatic and fabulous places in the world. It’s a country where modern and old merge into an amazing and authentic culture that proudly preserves their thousands of years of history while showing a tremendous advance in modernity. It’s the land of the Samurais, Geishas, Onsen, Sakuras, Castles and legends. But also the home of bullet trains, IA, robots, wearables, technology 5G. Also cool things like Nintendo, Karaoke, Pokemon, Harajuku girls, Anime, Hello Kitty, J-pop, Sake, Sushi, Ramen, and so many more. I had the pleasure to visited Japan for the first time back in 2018. Since then, I fiercely wanted to go back. Due to COVID-19, I had to wait until now to make this dream possible again. I’m excited to visit again and have the opportunity to share it with new friends. To discover its beauty, we will travel to some of the most amazing cities: Tokyo - Nikko - Takayama - Shirakawa-go - Kyoto - Osaka - Hiroshima - Koyasan - Kawaguchiko and more!

About me: I have 16 years of experience in Tourism, Hotels, and the Industry of Service. It was my 1st degree. My 2nd is Fashion Design. I love both as much as I love to travel. So I have experience on groups and solo trips since 2005. I’ve been group leader and traveler within all those years. I’ve passed tons of experiences so believe me when I say, I DO know what is to be far from home, and I’ve learned how to enjoy, relax and overcome the circumstances. No trip, it’s ever the same. Each one, it’s unique and memorable somehow. That’s why I always look forward to the next adventure!

Accommodation: We will stay at cool hostels in the big cities, cozy accommodations in small towns, a beautiful Buddhist Temple at Koyasan, Shukubo. I selected a nice collection of places to try the Japanese old and new culture. Most of them are in centric places, close to public transportation and convenience stores. Accept the challenge and let’s discover the jewels of Japan. This is a trip to remember lifetime! “Even the longest journey begins with a single step.” - Japanese Proverb

What's included?

Accomodation

JRail Pass for 14 days (bullet trains+)

Transportation between stops

Universal Studios Japan (1 day entrance)

A Shukubo stay (dinner & breakfast inc)

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Hi! I am Lys, 37 years old and from the beautiful Cancun, Mexico. I’m a creative, dreamer, nerd, geek and cat person

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Lyss was such an incredible tour organizer! She answered all my questions and provided recommendations even prior booking the trip. She really put an effort in engage group conversations prior the starting day making us feel like we knew each other since day one. I highly recommend to take this tour and have a great time :)

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Tokyo

Day 1-3

We will start and end our trip in the capital, Tokyo. A city full of lights, amazing sights, restaurants and culture. After a fast breakfast of your own selection (from the closest convenience stores), prepare your feet to walk through Shinjuku, Harajuku, Shibuya, Akihabara, Asakusa, Ginza, Senso-ji Temple, the imperial Palace, Tokyo Sky Tree, a karaoke night, Odaiba, Tsukiji Fish Market and many more. You also will have free time to visit additional places. In case you need it, I’ll provide you with a good list of suggestions.

Nikko

Day 3

A day trip to Nikko from Tokyo it’s a must to visit Tosho-gu, lake Chuzenji and Kegon Falls, Tamozawa Imperial Villa Memorial Park. Nikko is a World Heritage Site. We will delight with the sights, Temples, and forest in plain autumn. On this day, we depart early and come back to stay at Tokyo to sleep.

Takayama

Day 3-5

One of the best places in Central Honshu to admire the Northern Japan Alps and Hida Region. Like entering on a travel machine, we will admire the layout from the late 17th century on the architecture and atmosphere.

Shirakawa-go

Day 5

While staying at Takayama, we will do a day trip to the villages of Shirakawa-go & Gokayama. The area is famous for their farmhouses with unique thatched roofs. The sights in here will make you feel inside a movie from the Old Japan.

Kyoto

Day 5-8

Kyoto is one of the jewels of Japan, full of temples, shrines, gardens and beautiful landscapes. We will visit Fushimi Inari-Taisha, Kinkaku-ji and Ginkakuji temples, Kiyozumi-dera temple, Nijo castle, Gion, Imperial Palace, Arashiyama, the bamboo forest street, and many more! In this city, there’s so much to see and do, that we will find amazing places on every corner.

Osaka

Day 8-11

We will walk through Dōtonbori, Shinsaibashi-suji, Nakanoshima Park, Sumiyoshi-taisha. The unique nightlife and delicious gastronomy will delight you. We’ll spend a day at Universal Studios Japan. This entrance, it’s included! Get ready to amaze with the Osaka Castle panoramic views. Osaka’s modern architecture and history, mixed all over the city, will make you love it.

Nara

Day 11

This beautiful core city is the place to meet and revere deer everywhere. It’s a walk city day to admire the Todai-ji, Kasuga-taisha, Nara Park and as far as our feet allow us to go. Prepare your yens to buy deer cookies all day and enjoy a very relaxing hike. We stay at Osaka this night.

Hiroshima

Day 11

A city that survived after the first atomic bomb in WW2. It's a place to remember one of the worst moments of Japan's history. We will visit the museum and places regarding this moment. It will be a day tour for reflexion, respect, and peace. We are staying at Osaka this night.

Koyasan

Day 11-12

Koyasan it’s the heart of Shingon Buddhism. The settlement was established in 819 year. On top of Mt. Koya, this incredible place full of monasteries' offers nowadays hospitality services provided directly by the monks. This is a lifetime experience. A deep experience into peace, relax, meditation and reflexion. Our stay in a Shukubo includes a vegetarian dinner and breakfast cooked by the monks and served on one of the most pure and classic Japanese tradition way. Everything here is on a walking distance. Prepare to discover the mausoleum of Okunoin Temple, Torodo Hall (the hall of lanterns), Kongobuji Temple, Danjo Garan, Daimon (great gate), Konpon Daito Pagoda, Tokugawa Mausoleum and more.

Lake Kawaguchi

Day 12-13

Lake Kawaguchiko it’s one of the “5 Fuji Lakes” around Mt. Fuji and the 2nd biggest. All of them are World Cultural Heritages. At Kawaguchiko we will enjoy one of the best views of MT. Fuji. We can walk or ride a bike around the lake, depending on the group preferences, to admire the beauty and peace of this magic place. We will stay at a cozy and centric place. This stop is to relax, recharge, admire nature and prepare to Tokyo again.

Tokyo

Day 13-15

I love to start and end a trip on its capital, especially when we’re talking about Tokyo. It’s full of options, even if we were staying for months. These last 2 nights, we will enjoy places that were left on the group list to MUST see and go. On the 14th: We will enjoy the meeting with a guide trip and his son in Tokyo. We will be delight with a promenade in Asakusa, a boat through the Sumida river, the grave of the 47 ronin, a great matcha, visit to the Hamarikyu national park and a very nice dinner in a restaurant. He will guide us this day without additional cost for his service. Entrances required, food, extras, each person pays.

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Hostel & Other & Hotel

15 days trip

Tokyo, Nikko & 9 more

Transportation

Train

Hello Lyssette, do you organize this trip from december 26 too? Thank you Chiara

Hi Chiara. Right now for this year, I only have availability for the current dates here oct 29 - nov 12. On my profile here at JMT, its already a Japan's trip for Spring next year :)

Hi, My name is Mona, i look for a group to visit japan from 23 from tokyo to 6. of Oktober Osaka. I... Read More

Hi Mona! Thank you for your interest. This trip is full. In case you have flexible dates, I still have space for a trip like this one for september 10 - 24. If not, I think there's some trips with tho... Read More

In this trip is there any chance to explore on your own at night for example?

Yes at night, after we finish with activities it is possible. Just keeping in mind we will start every day around 7 - 8 am. Also considering all those transportation and activities expenses will be on... Read More

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