Trip Overview

Physical Demands Rating

Included Highlights

14 day Japan Rail Pass, Hida Folk Village, Takayama, Himeji Castle entry, Kinkaku Ji Temple, Nijo Castle entry, Ryoan Ji Temple entry, Excursion to Miyajima Island, Mt Fuji climb (during climbing season only)

Group Size

Max 14, Avg 10

Group Leader

Tour Leader, local guides.

Accommodation

Hotels (9 nts), Traditional inns and onsen spas (4 nts).

My Own Room

Please note that if you have booked the "My Own Room" option for this tour, you will receive your own single room for all night stops, with the following exceptions:
Nights 2 & 3, Takayama; Night 11, Mt. Fuji Guesthouse (July 1st - August 27th only)

Transport

Local bus, bullet train, tram, taxis, ferry, walking.

Meals Included

1 Breakfast, 2 Dinners.

Meal Budget

Allow USD400 for meals not included. For additional expenses, see trip details.

Notes

1. MT. FUJI CLIMBING SEASON is as follows.
From July 1 - August 27: Groups will spend 1 night in Kawaguchiko and 1 night on Mt Fuji in simple guesthouse accommodation and can climb to the top.
From May 1-Jun 30/Aug 28-Nov 1: Groups will spend 2 nights in Kawaguchiko and drive to Station 5 and hike down the mountain (not up!)
From Nov 2 - April 30: It is not possible to climb Mt Fuji as buses do not run up the mountain. Trips will spend 2 days in Kawaguchiko and do walks around the 5 lake region.

Destination Guide

Trip Reviews

Discover Japan

The overall experience was great. Cat Miller guided us into various situations and assisted us in understanding the culture we had come to see and taste. The whole was much more than I could have hoped for and I would definitely go with G.A.P. on another adventure.

Peter Davison

Canada

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