Included in this offer :

• A stay of 12 nights in the hotels listed or similar
• Meals according to programme during the tour
• Flights departing from the city of your choice
• Pocket Wi-Fi with unlimited internet access for the entire length of your stay

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JAPAN'S MUST-SEES

Get ready to forget the Western world in an atypical universe where history, tradition and modernity come together! Tokyo, the country's capital, bustling with the excitement of its video games, famous manga and Cosplay. The beautiful Kyoto, with its seductive elegance and cultural treasures. And finally, the tragically famous Hiroshima, an indelible mark on history and on our hearts...

This self-guided private tour is the ideal way to discover Japan.

No activities are included in the tour. The activities mentioned in the programme are suggestions that will be included in the travel guide.

Your itinerary day by day:

Day 1 : Arrival in Tokyo

Day 2 : Tokyo: Discover the Japanese capital

Day 3 : Tokyo

Day 4: Tokyo Tokyo

Day 5: Tokyo - Hakone

Day 6: Hakone - Kyoto

Day 7: Kyoto

Day 8: Kyoto

Day 9: Kyoto

Day 10 : Hiroshima

Day 11: Hiroshima - Osaka

Day 12: Osaka

Day 13 : Departure from Osaka - Return flight

Your detailed itinerary

DAY 1 | Arrival in Tokyo

Arrival at Tokyo airport. Transfer to your hotel in Tokyo by shared shuttle bus. Pick up your Pocket Wi-Fi at the hotel reception to enjoy the internet for the duration of your trip.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 2 | Tokyo: Discovering the Japanese capital

Breakfast at the hotel.

Free day. Suggested tours:

Discover the famous Japanese capital, starting with the Tokyo Tower and its magnificent panoramic view. Visit the famous Meiji-jingu shrine and stroll along the pedestrianised Takeshita Dori street. Discover the traditional district of Asakusa and stroll through the immense Ueno Park.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 3 | Tokyo

Breakfast at the hotel.

Free day. Suggested tours:

Visit the Akihabara neighbourhood, Tokyo's famous geek district, where the craziest video games, manga from your youth, and Cosplay await - immersing you in an unusual universe! Head to Shibuya, famous for its Scramble Crossing and fashion shops. Finish off with a visit to the bustling Shinjuku district, with its numerous skyscrapers and shops.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 4 | Tokyo

Breakfast at the hotel.

Free day. Suggested tours:

Take a stroll through the immense Ueno Park, popular with Tokyoites for its museums and its Shinto temple. Finally, take a stroll down Ameyoko and discover the life of a working-class neighbourhood in this street lined with small shops and stalls.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 5 | Tokyo - Hakone

Breakfast at the hotel and departure for Hakone (111 km, about 2 hours by train) using your Hakone Free Pass.

Free day. Suggested tours:

It's here that you'll encounter Mount Fuji, a veritable symbol of Japan. Visit the Hakone-jinja shrine with its large vermilion Torii gate. Take a boat ride across Lake Ashi to enjoy the view of Mount Fuji! Continue by taking the cable car to discover the Owakudani volcanic valley and the impressive fumaroles of its sulphur quarry. Take advantage of your ryokan, a traditional Japanese inn, to enjoy a moment of Zen by taking a dip in one of its many onsens - famous natural hot springs - before enjoying a delicious meal of Japanese specialities.

Dinner and overnight stay in the ryokan.

DAY 6 | Hakone - Kyoto

Breakfast at the ryokan and departure for Kyoto by "Shinkansen" express train (366 km, approx. 2 h train journey).

Free day. Suggested tours:

Take a Zen walk through the Arashiyama bamboo grove and the Tenryu-ji temple, cross the Togtesukyo bridge, and continue your tour with a visit to Iwatayama. This small mountain offers one of the best views of the city, surrounded by... almost 200 monkeys! You can observe them at your leisure, as they are used to the presence of humans and roam freely. Continue with a visit to the **Kinkakuji Golden Pavilion, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 7 | Kyoto

Breakfast at the hotel. Free day.

Sightseeing suggestions: Stroll through the Gion district, famous for its Geishas, and visit the Nishiki market, renowned for its size and its culinary variety. You can also visit the castle of Nijo-Jo, home of the 1st shogun, with its Nightingal (singing) parquet floor. Overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 8 | Kyoto

Breakfast at the hotel.

Free day. Suggested tours:

Stop off at the splendid Shinto sanctuary of Fushimi Inari, famous for its magnificent red Torii - the famous traditional Japanese gates. Take the opportunity to visit the Zen temple of Tofuku-ji, located just next door, featuring contemporary Japanese gardens that are well worth a visit. Take a stroll in the south of Higashiyama, a traditional district to the east of Kyoto, to see the famous Kiyomizu-dera temple, the Maruyama-koen park, or the Chion-in temple, among other attractions. A little further north, don't miss the Nanzen-ji - a famous Zen temple.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 9 | Kyoto

Breakfast at the hotel. Free day. Activate your Kansai Hiroshima Pass.

Suggested sightseeing: Discover the historically rich town of Nara and its famous Deer Park. Visit the Kofukuji Temple, an illustrious complex comprising several pavilions classified as Japanese National Treasures. Visit the splendid Todaiji temple, the largest wooden structure in the world, and its monumental bronze Buddha. Finish off with a walk in the Deer Park or a spot of shopping.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 10 | Kyoto - Hiroshima

Breakfast at the hotel and departure for Hiroshima using your Kansai Hiroshima Pass.

Free day. Suggested tours:

Take time to appreciate the tragic history of Hiroshima** and the astonishing pacifist reconstruction that followed the bombing by visiting the Peace Memorial Park** and the Peace Museum. Take a stroll through the **Ikari sanctuary and the Shukkei-en garden, designed to showcase a number of natural landscapes in miniature.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 11 | Hiroshima - Osaka

Breakfast at the hotel and departure for Osaka using your Kansai Hiroshima Pass (approx. 1 hr 30 mins by train).

Free day. Suggested tours:

Take the ferry and discover the marvellous island of Miyajima and its famous floating Torii, and stroll through the Itsukushima sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage site, surrounded by its free-roaming deer.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 12 | Osaka

Breakfast at the hotel.

Free day. Suggested tours:

Take to the streets of rebellious Osaka! As Japan's third-largest city, it's well worth stopping off to see some of the must-see sites... take time out to visit Osaka Castle, one of the country's most famous castles, which has survived various conflicts and stood the test of time. If you feel like it, continue with a visit to the Osaka History Museum. Stroll around the Umeda and Namba districts to do some shopping and sample the local cuisine, renowned throughout the country. You can also explore the streets of the lively district of Dotombori.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 13 | Departure from Osaka

Breakfast at the hotel.

Transfer by hotel shuttle to Kansai (KIX) or Itami (ITM) airport depending on your return flight and boarding of your flight to France.

Please note: transfers to Kobe airport (UKB) are not provided. If you are returning from this airport, the transfer will be at your own expense.

Your Accommodation

During your stay you will be accommodated for 12 nights in the following 3-star hotels or similar:

Tokyo: 2 nights at Sotetsu Fresa Inn Nihombashi-Ningyocho and 2 nights at Agora Place Asakusa (or similar)

Hakone: 1 night at the Ichinoyu Honkan Ryokan (or similar)

Kyoto: 4 nights at Il Verde Kyoto (or similar)

Hiroshima: 1 night at the Daiwa Roynet Hiroshima (or similar)

Osaka: 1 night at the WBF Namba Motomachi and 1 night at the Osaka Airterminal Hotel (or similar)

The definitive hotels will be specified in the travel pack.

GOOD TO KNOW

You must download the "Visit Japan Web" application INDIVIDUALLY for each participant.https://vjw-lp.digital.go.jp/en/ (https://vjw-lp.digital.go.jp/en/)

For those booking the "hotel only" option (without international flights), please inform us of your flight details as soon as possible via the contact form located in the "Help and Contact" section at the bottom of the page, so we can organise your transfers.

**No activities are included in the stay. The activities mentioned in the itinerary are suggestions that will be included in the travel pack **.

A few things you should know before arriving in Japan:

Currency

The currency used is the yen (JPY). As of 20 December 2022, 1 euro is equivalent to 140.40 Japanese yen.

Tips

It is not necessary to leave tips in restaurants, for guides, drivers, etc. It is not customary to do so. If you want to thank your hosts, a gift is preferable.

Climate

Spring (March to May) is a very pleasant time to travel in Japan, as the flowers in bloom make the landscape very beautiful and the climate is mild, but it is also the peak tourist season, and there are often many people visiting the sites.

Summer (June to August) is fairly hot and humid in most regions, but it is still possible to visit the country, particularly in mountainous areas.

Autumn (September to November) is mild, with beautiful colours that add to the charm of the landscape, but it is also rainy.

Winter (December to February) is dry and often sunny, so it's a great time to take photos and admire the scenery without too many tourists. It's cold in most parts of the country (with snow in some areas), which is ideal for making the most of the famous Onsens, which will bring you a little warmth!

Onsens

If you want to try out the Onsens (traditional baths), it is customary to enter completely naked (men and women separate). That said, tattoos are not always accepted in Onsens.

TRANSPORT AND TRANSFERS

**Getting around Tokyo: Transfers within Tokyo are to be arranged yourself **.

Tokyo metro map:

[https://www.tokyometro.jp/fr/subwaymap/index.html](https://www.tokyometro.jp/fr/subwaymap/index.html)

TRANSFERS:

Transfer from Tokyo airport to the hotel (day 1): The transfer is by shared shuttle (ticket sent in advance by email) and drops you off in front of your hotel. It may make several stops along the way.

Transfer Tokyo - Hakone (day 5): By train from Shinjuku on the Odakyu line, changing at Odawara with the Hakone Free Pass*. The pass is also valid in Hakone.

Transfer Hakone - Kyoto (day 6): by Shinkansen express train with the Hakone Free pass, then connection at Odawara for Kyoto (paper ticket issued at the 1st hotel).

Transfer Kyoto - Hiroshima (day 10) with the Kansai Hiroshima Pass (regional pass), valid for buses, trains, and ferries

Transfer Hiroshima - Osaka (day 11): with the Kansai Hiroshima Pass

Hotel transfer from Osaka to Osaka airport (day 12): The transfer is provided by hotel shuttle and drops you off at the Kansai (KIX) or Itami (ITM) airport depending on your return flight.

Please note: transfers to other airports are not insured and will be subject to charge.

*Note regarding the Hakone Free Pass:

You will receive your Hakone Free-Pass in the form of an e-voucher issued by email.

You can reach Hakone from Tokyo Shinjuku on the Odakyu line. After a change at Odawara, head to Hakone and take advantage of your Pass to use the transport networks such as the Hakone Tozan buses, the Hakone Tozan cable cars, the Lake Ashi cruise boat, and the funicular railway, among other options. You'll also benefit from discounts on certain tourist attractions!

FORMALITIES

You must download the "Visit Japan Web" application INDIVIDUALLY for each participant.https://vjw-lp.digital.go.jp/en/ (https://vjw-lp.digital.go.jp/en/)

Conditions of entry

On arrival, travellers must hold a passport valid for at least 6 months after the date of return. A visa is only required for stays of more than 3 months.

Non-Japanese nationals entering Japan are required to record biometric data (fingerprints and photographic portrait).

Non-French nationals or dual nationals are advised to consult the consulate or embassy of their destination country.

Under-age children must have an individual passport. We strongly recommend that minors who are not accompanied by their legal guardians bring a copy of their family record book.

For those booking the "hotel only" option (without international flights), please inform us of your flight details as soon as possible via the contact form located in the "Help and Contact" section at the bottom of the page, so we can organise your transfers.

Good to know

If you are travelling alone, you will be asked to pay a surcharge for a single room. This additional charge will be automatically included in your quote.

Child rates will be applied for children from 2 to 12 years old in the case where the child shares the room with two adults. If the child is travelling with just one adult, the surcharge may be applied on an adult basis. If your child or children do not fit into the age group mentioned above, the rate will be communicated to you at the time of processing your order. If the room is equipped with a bunk bed, the bed height is not suitable for children under 6 years of age.

For safety reasons, the wellbeing facilities of most establishments are not accessible to children under 16 years old. Similarly, it is possible that some amenities or services require an additional charge or are unavailable for exceptional reasons.

Unless otherwise stated in the service description, activities and any additional services available at destination, are provided in the language of the destination country and in English.

The opening times and hours of the activities, restaurants and bars are provided as an indication only and may be subject to change. Contact the reception desk in order to be informed of any changes.

Appropriate dress is required. We remind you that gambling may involve risks of isolation, indebtedness, and dependency...

Any additional special requirements the traveller may request which are not included in the travel service description will be communicated to our service provider. Sending this information does not imply acceptance and PerfectStay.com cannot be held responsible for the fulfilment of these special requests. Only the service provider of PerfectStay.com can access this request on location and any additional costs may be paid locally by the traveller.

Unless expressly stated in the description of the services and accommodation, the hotel is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Transportation

Choose an offer and, according to your preferences, opt for a seat in economy, business or first class.

See the 'View flight info' section for details on each trip.

In order to best organise your time in the airport, we advise that you arrive 2 hours before boarding for a medium-haul flight, or 3 hours before boarding for a long-haul flight (more than 5 hours). Take advantage of your early arrival to pass through security and check your luggage.

You will be informed whether or not luggage is included at the time of your booking.

You will have the opportunity to add additional luggage for a fee.

There are several different cities that are typically offered as departure points. Your arrival destination will show in your travel documents.

Depending on the flight schedule, some arrivals or returns may be made at night with early arrival or late departure. You will not always be able to have your room available immediately and will need to refer to the check-in and check-out conditions of the hotel.

In the event that your transfer is not included in your hotel reservation, it may be offered at the time of your reservation as an additional option. Unless specifically mentioned, transfers may be made in groups of 15 to 55 people.

Important: the modification or the cancellation of a booking is only possible within the limits and including the fees outlined in our general conditions of sale.

Thank you for kindly taking note of the CO2 emissions produced by your means of transport: http://eco-calculateur.aviation-civile.gouv.fr

Formalities

The following details apply to any British citizen who, during a trip sold by PerfectStay goes to a foreign country. The following is a resource directing you to information related to your travel formalities (identification documents, vaccines, VISA, safety, travel advice, etc.), and may be subject to change. Please note that Brexit negotiations are likely to include travel document modifications, therefore please regularly check most updated information. Please see official resource for British citizens wishing to travel:
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice

The official UK Foreign Travel site has updates on safety and security, including incidents such as pickpocketing and robbery, along with larger incidents such as measuring the risk of terrorism.
Detailed country by country here:
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice

If you are travelling with minors, please be sure to verify whether or not you will require a consent: https://www.gov.uk/permission-take-child-abroad

Please note that these details serve as a guiding resource in order to ensure that you have access to important information in order to pursue the necessary travel formalities required before travelling abroad with PerfectStay. Please note that PerfectStay will not engage in obtaining travel documents for you, such as visas, and you are solely responsible for knowing the potential health risks you may face in the course of your travels for which you may require vaccinations or medications. PerfectStay is not responsible for ensuring your travel formalities are properly undertaken and will only act as an intermediary directing you to resources which have been known to provide reliable information concerning travel formalities specific to British citizens.

VACCINE

For information concerning travel health requirements (vaccinations, health risks, etc.) please see the following resources:
https://travelhealthpro.org.uk/countries
https://www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk/destinations.aspx
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/travel-vaccinations/

VISA

For the latest information on which travel documents (visas, passports, etc.) British citizens will require by destination, please see the following resources:
https://visacentral.co.uk/visa-quick-check
https://www.passportindex.org/comparebyPassport.php?p1=uk&fl=&s=yes
https://www.travisa.com/Visa_Search

IDENTITY

Please be sure to verify that your necessary Identification documents (passport and/or ID card dependent upon the country to which you will be travelling) have valid expiration dates, i.e. verify your ID documents have not yet expired. Also, be sure to remember to bring these necessary documents with you. It is also recommended to make copies of all travel documents in the event of an emergency.

Travel documents

Once your reservation has been made, you will receive a confirmation e-mail before your travel documents are sent.

Regarding the transport documents (in the case of a reservation with transport included), we will provide you with all the information relating to check-in and luggage in the "Your travel documents" email, allowing you to leave with peace of mind.

To take advantage of all your reserved services (hotels, transfers, activities, etc.), you will receive one or more exchange vouchers to be presented to each supplier.

The contact details of the establishment will be specified in these documents, to help make your arrival at your destination as straight-forward as possible.

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020 3318 2660
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