Quick Japan Explorer 5D/4N
Quick Japan Explorer 5D/4N
Quick Japan Explorer 5D/4N
5 Days Starting and ending in Tokyo
Visiting: Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto
Tour operator:
Tour code:
50584
Specialist Group:
18-30 Somethings
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 16
Age range:
18-90
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Please contact Bamba Travel with any specific dietary requirements
Tour operated in:
EnglishInterests:
Tour Overview
Enjoy a fun self-guided itinerary on this incredible 5-day adventure starting and ending in Tokyo. Visit natural wonders and cultural attractions in the picturesque towns of Hakone, Kyoto and Nara with free time to explore on your own.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Tokyo, Japan
Location: Tokyo
Tokyo Airport Pick-Up & Accommodation Check-In
Today you will be met by our representative at the Tokyo Airport upon arrival who will assist you with boarding a shared shuttle to your accommodation. After checking-in, enjoy the rest of the day at leisure and overnight.
Day 2: Tokyo - Hakone, Japan
Location: Hakone
Transfer via Bullet Train to Hakone (B)
Have breakfast at your accommodation this morning and then check-out. You will depart Tokyo early today on your own and take a train to reach Hakone Area, the gateway to Mt. Fuji and its surrounding national park, famous for its wonderful onsen (natural hot springs) and beautiful natural landscapes. Upon arrival you will have free time to explore the Hakone area on your own. You will have an included Hakone Transport Pass that provides you with numerous forms of transportation throughout the area so you can choose where to go and what to do. You may choose to go on the Volcanic Owakudani Ropeway passing over hot springs and sulphurous fumaroles (operations close intermittently during volcanic activity). Glide across 3,000-year-old Ashinoko Lake on a majestic pirate ship or take the Hakone Tozan Switchback Train that zigzags through the mountains with stunning views of the surrounding valleys. Keep your eyes open for a glimpse of Mt. Fuji throughout the day, although chances may be slim if there are cloudy or overcast skies. Check in to a natural onsen resort in Hakone. Have dinner on your own. Overnight in Hakone.
Day 3: Hakone - Kyoto, Japan
Location: Kyoto
Travel via Train to Kyoto (B)
Have breakfast at your accommodation this morning and then check-out. You will depart Hakone today on your own via bullet train en route to Kyoto, Japan’s cultural capital with more than 2,000 shrines and temples. Have lunch on your own upon arrival and get checked in to your accommodation. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure in Kyoto and do some sightseeing. We recommend visiting the Kinkaku-ji golden pavilion, Fushimi Inari shrine with vermillion torii gates and the Kyomizu-dera water temple. Your trip includes a transport pass that you can use to ride designated Kyoto buses and subway lines. Have dinner on your own and overnight in Kyoto.
Day 4: Kyoto, Japan
Location: Kyoto
Day Trip to Nara & Kyoto Free Time (B)
Have an early breakfast this morning at your accommodation and then start your self-guided day trip by boarding the limited express train from Kyoto to Nara. You can can choose to explore this ancient capital on foot or take the convenient local bus around town. Nara was the 8th century capital city of Japan, ruling for more than 70 years. Numerous Buddhist temples and shrines were built, many of which remain intact today.
Visit the best highlights of the city starting with Isui Garden, one of the most charming in the city of Nara. Meaning “a garden founded on water”, the ponds here are filled by water from the nearby Yoshikigawa River and the stunning landscapes are set against a beautiful backdrop of Mt. Wakakusayama and the Todai-ji Temple.
The Todai-ji Temple dates from the 8th century and was once the most important Buddhist temple in Japan. It houses the world’s largest wooden building, Daibutsu-den, and a 15-metre high bronze Buddha statue. Located nearby Nara Park, you may also glimpse deer grazing in the park.
Don’t miss the Kasuga Taisha Shinto shrine, famous for its stone and bronze lanterns which have been donated to the shrine by its devoted worshippers. These lanterns are lit only two times a year in February during the Lantern Festival and in August.
Walk along the streets of Naramachi in Nara’s old district and immerse yourself in local culture as you peek inside shops to buy souvenirs and a refreshing snack. Return to Kyoto by train on your own and overnight. You can also choose to enjoy a free morning in Kyoto.
Note: Today is a free day, you have the choice of spending a free day in Kyoto or going on a self-guided day trip to Nara. The transportation to and from Nara is included in the price of your JR pass.
Day 5: Kyoto - Tokyo, Japan
Location: Tokyo
Return Train to Tokyo (B)
Have breakfast at your accommodation this morning and then check-out. Enjoy the morning at leisure until it is time to take your scheduled bullet train to Tokyo, where your trip will come to an end. We wish you a safe journey for your onward travels!
What's Included
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Accommodation
4N in Hostels, 3-star, or 4-star hotels
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Transport
Tokyo airport pick-up
7-day Japan Rail Pass including:
Transport to Nara (self-guided)
Transfers, Japan Rail Pass -
Meals
4 Breakfasts (hotel categories only)
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Activities
Self-guided adventure through highlights of Japan
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Guides
The tour does not have a guide
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Extras
2 days Hakone Free Pass including:
-Unlimited use of Odakyu affiliated transport
-Discount admission to select local attractions
What's Not Included
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Train station transfers
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Breakfasts in hostel categories
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Other meals & drinks
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Optional activities
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Tips
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Personal expenses
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Travel insurance
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Tokyo airport drop-off
Check out our Q&As
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Is there an age limit?
No! Most of our bamba travellers fall between the ages of 18 - 35, but everyone is young at heart and welcome to come experience the world with us! If you are between the ages of 18 and 118, we invite you to travel with bamba and have the time of your life! Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Most of our trips cater to the adventurous independent traveller. In fact, many of our travellers arrive on their own and quickly find that they easily meet like-minded people along the way at their hostels, on transportation, or during activities.
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Do I need travel insurance?
We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance for your trip, especially when travelling in developing countries. Bamba does not include travel insurance of any type.Your current medical insurance may cover part of your trip, so it is important for you to become familiar with your current coverage. We recommend purchasing additional travel insurance that provides coverage for medical emergencies, emergency evacuation and repatriation, lost or stolen items and unforeseen cancellations. If you plan to participate in activities such as white-water rafting, trekking, sand-buggy rides, etc please make sure they are included in your policy.
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Free Date Changes
Bamba Travel allows you to make 2 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 60 days before the start of the tour.
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Transfer as credit to Future Tours
Bamba Travel allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform bamba travel, 60 days before departure.
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Low Deposit
Bamba Travel requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 30 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of bamba travel charges.
Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.