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Best of Japan Tour Spring (Reverse): Wisteria Tunnel at Kawachi Fuji Gardens & Expo 2025 Osaka

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Best of Japan Tour Spring (Reverse): Wisteria Tunnel at Kawachi Fuji Gardens & Expo 2025 Osaka

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Perfect for those who want to visit the well known regions of Japan, plus the Wisteria Flower Tunnel at Kawachi Fuji Gardens, and a visit to Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai!

This tour consists of the reverse Best of Japan Tour itinerary and an additional day in Osaka for the Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai.

Expo 2025 Osaka is a global event in Japan showcasing future technologies, cultural exhibits, and sustainability solutions. The event features national pavilions, an innovation zone, and artistic installations. Visitors can explore themes like future living, sustainability, and cultural exchange while enjoying entertainment and international cuisine. The Expo aims to foster collaboration and envision a better future.

This tour caters to a wide variety of interests from culture, architecture, nature, Onsen spa baths, and Japanese cuisine to 21st century sights.

Start your trip with a visit to the Wisteria Flower Tunnel at Kawachi Fuji Gardens, selected as one of the "10 Beautiful Places In The World That Actually Exist". Then visit the Akiyoshido Cave and Kintaikyo Bridge en route to Hiroshima. Both Kawachi Fuji Gardens and Akiyoshido Cave have been selected as two of the "1000 places (30 places in Japan) to see before you die".

In Hiroshima, visit the Peace Memorial Museum and Park then head on to Miyajima to view the famed vermilion Torii Gate of Itsukushima Shrine. At high tide, the gates look like they're floating on the sea. We will then drive through the Shimanami Kaido, a 60 kilometer long toll road that connects Japan's main island of Honshu to the island of Shikoku, passing over six small islands in the Seto Inland Sea to Shikoku Island.

In Shikoku Island, you will visit the open air museum of Shikoku Mura Village, and see why Japanese gardens are famous in Takamatsu. Cross the inland sea back to Honshu Island and visit the photogenic canal area of Kurashiki, and the majestic castle at Himeji. On this tour you will also have a chance to savor the world famous Wagyu beef in Kobe.

We will then take you to visit Nara, where you will be inspired by the intricate architecture and towering monuments, including the Great Buddha statue, and you'll understand why this city is considered the birthplace of Buddhism in Japan. Spend two days in the ancient city of Kyoto, where you will have exclusive access to the city's gardens, temples, shrines, and specialty shops. You will also have the opportunity to enjoy a green tea ceremony with an apprentice geisha (maiko).

Visit Miho Museum, a stunning architecture that accentuates the surrounding nature while exhibiting a variety of items from different ancient civilizations. It was designed by the renowned architect, I. M. Pei, and is named after Koyama Mihoko, one of the richest women in Japan and the founder of the museum. Then proceed to Hikone Castle, considered one of the four most beautiful castles in Japan with its three-layered chalk tower. Visit the Genkyuen Garden, a beautiful Japanese landscape garden located on the castle grounds. Take a Shinkansen (bullet train) ride for experience before transfering to Hamanako Kanzanji Onsen. There you'll stay at an onsen hotel (Japanese style room), where you will have dinner and can unwind in the hot springs (onsen).

Spend a day at Hakone and Mt. Fuji. Enjoy a guided tour in Tokyo. Visit Tokyo's cultural landmarks, fashionable neighborhoods, diverse shopping districts. Learn how to make your own sushi with a professional sushi chef and savor your delicious creations. Explore attractions like the bustling streets of Shibuya, Asakusa district with an atmosphere of old Tokyo, Japan's largest and busiest fish market, drive by the historical Imperial Palace, and take in the view from the record- breaking Tokyo Skytree’s main observation deck.

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2025

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Tue. Apr 29, 2025 Sat. May 10, 2025 USD $4898.00 Fukuoka Tokyo Deluxe Guarantee / Book Now  

Please Note:

All prices are per person, based on twin (double on request) or triple occupancy.
International flights are not included on our tours - this allows you the flexibility to choose your own departure and get the best value for your money!

We can arrange international flights for US customers if needed, please ask for details.

Deposit

We require US$200 deposit per person to hold the space at time of booking and the final payment is due 2 month prior to departure.

What's included

  • • 9 nights Western style and 2 nights Japanese style accommodation
  • • Meet and greet upon arrival at Fukuoka Airport
  • • Airport transfers on arrival and departure
  • • Private coach transfers between destinations in Japan
  • • Comprehensive escorted with AJT professional English speaking tour guide

  •   Meals
  • • Breakfast everyday
  • • 4 lunches and 5 dinners

  • Admission fees and activities
  • • All entry fees to sites, activities listed in the itinerary

What's NOT included

  • • International Airfares
  • • Meals that are not included in the itinerary
  • • Travel Insurance
  • • Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks
  • • Personal expenses such as telephone and laundry bills

Additional Information

Transport

Travel by private coach between destinations, hassle free baggage handling.


Arrival Departure Airports
  • • For arrivals at Fukuoka Airport (FUK), this tour starts in Fukuoka and ends in Tokyo, with departures at Narita Airport (NRT).
  • • If you will be flying out from Haneda Airport (HND) instead of Narita Airport (NRT) on the last day, airport transfer is not included. We will provide full instructions for you to get to the airport in advance, or we can arrange shared shuttle service for you at US$75.00 per person per way.

Meal Requests

Vegetarian or special meals can be arranged.


Meet and Greet

Please note that the meet and greet and airport transfer to the first hotel is ONLY available on the first day of the tour after 11 AM. If you plan to stay extra nights before the start of the tour, we will provide full instructions in advance for you to transfer to your hotel on your own.


Itinerary In Brief

  • Day1   Arrive in Fukuoka
  • Day2   Kitakyushu - Yamaguchi - Iwakuni
  • Day3   Hiroshima - Miyajima Island - Shimanami Kaido
  • Day4   Takamatsu
  • Day5   Kurashiki - Himeji - Kobe - Osaka
  • Day6   Osaka
  • Day7   Nara - Kyoto
  • Day8   Kyoto
  • Day9   Koka - Hikone - Bullet Train Ride
  • Day10   Hakone - Mt Fuji - Tokyo
  • Day11   Tokyo
  • Day12   Tour ends

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Kitakyushu / Yamaguchi / Iwakuni / Hiroshima / Shimanami Kaido / Takamatsu / Kurashiki / Himeji / Kobe / Osaka / Nara / Kyoto / Koka / Hikone / Hakone / Mt Fuji / Tokyo


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