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- Day 1 ARRIVE IN TOKYO, JAPAN Welcome to Japan! Your hotel is available for mid-afternoon check-in.
- Day 2 TOKYO ? Today, hop on 's subway system for a private guided sightseeing tour of the city. Start with a visit to Meiji Shrine, a magnificent 20th-century Shinto monument set in a man-made forest.? At Skytree, ascend to Sorakara Point on floor 450 at some 450 meters/ 1500 feet, the highest point visitors can explore. Here you'll marvel at the stunning panoramic views over the city and, on a clear day, Mount Fuji.? Tour the Samurai and Ninja Museum for a hands-on history lesson of Japan's famous warriors, including the armor, weapons, and swords from the Medieval era.? Lastly, visit bustling Nakamise shopping arcade and Asakusa Kannon Temple, the oldest of their kind in . (B,L)
- Day 3 TOKYO ? Enjoy a full day at your leisure.INSIDER PICKS Enjoy a full day at leisure for your own discoveries. Utilize your included Metro Pass to explore more of 's unique neighborhoods, take a day trip to Mount Fuji, or visit the street-food markets for local specialties. (B)
- Day 4 TOKYO-KYOTO ? Today, travel by shinkansen (bullet train) to historic Kyoto, former capital of Japan. (B)
- Day 5 KYOTO ? Your private guided sightseeing tour uses efficient public transportation to take you around the city. Start at stunning Kinkakuji, Temple of the Gold Pavilion, covered with shimmering gold leaf. ? Next, take a walking tour through Gion, 's most famous geisha district, which is also known for its high concentration of machiya-style merchant houses. ? Continue to Sanjusangendo Temple, famous for 1,001 statues of Kannon, the Buddhist goddess of mercy. Flanking the main statue are 1,000 life-sized statues, covered in gold leaf, with 40 arms said to have the power to save 25 worlds. ? Finish with a visit to Fushimi Inari Shrine, renowned for the thousands of brightly colored Torii Gate.(B,L)
- Day 6 KYOTO ? Enjoy a full day at your leisure. INSIDER PICKSTake an excursion to nearby Nara or explore more of 's historic temples and shrines using your included subway and bus pass. (B)
- Day 7 KYOTO-HIROSHIMA ? Travel by shinkansen (bullet train) to Hiroshima. ? Upon arrival, visit Shukkei-en Garden, where natural landscapes are represented in miniature form. Then, take the afternoon to explore the city on your own. We've included a day pass to use the local tram system to help you get around!(B)
- Day 8 HIROSHIMA ? Your private guided sightseeing starts at Peace Memorial Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to see the Memorial Museum and Memorial Hall, which commemorate the lives lost in the WWII atomic bombing. ? Travel by ferry to Miyajima Island. Here, visit Itsukushima Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its floating Torii Gate and enjoy free time to explore the many shops. (B,L)
- Day 9 HIROSHIMA Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Name: Independent Tokyo, Kyoto & Hiroshima City Stays
Brand: Globus
Quality: First Class
Tour Type: City Stay
Start City: Tokyo
End City: Hiroshima
Meals: Breakfast daily, 3 Lunches



