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Classic Golden Route: Tokyo, Kyoto, Nara & Osaka

Name: Classic Golden Route: Tokyo, Kyoto, Nara & Osaka
Brand: Tucan Holidays UK
Price: 2299 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.9 (342 reviews)

The definitive first-timer's Japan journey via Shinkansen bullet train.

🛡️ 100% ATOL Protected💳 Deposit £150pp✈️ UK Departures: London Heathrow (LHR), London Gatwick (LGW), Manchester (MAN)

Visual Itinerary Highlights

Experience Japan Through the Lens

Curated sights included on this bespoke tour

Classic Golden Route: Tokyo, Kyoto, Nara & Osaka Signature Experience

📍 Japan

Signature Highlight

Classic Golden Route: Tokyo, Kyoto, Nara & Osaka Signature Experience

📍 Iconic Landmark

Mount Fuji & Lake Kawaguchi – Snow-capped stratovolcano reflected in tranquil lakes with vibrant cherry blossoms and autumn maples.

📍 Ancient Heritage

Kyoto Bamboo Groves & Gion – Centuries-old wooden machiya townhouses, lantern-lit alleys, and tranquil Zen stone gardens.

📍 Futuristic Metropolis

Tokyo Shinjuku & Neon Nights – Dazzling neon skylines, Michelin-starred gastronomy, and cutting-edge bullet train terminals.

📍 Wellness & Serenity

Hakone Hot Springs & Onsen Ryokans – Therapeutic volcanic mineral baths, multi-course kaiseki banquets, and views over Lake Ashi.

Itinerary Overview

Journey through the very heart of Japan. Witness the dazzling neon towers and ancient temples of Tokyo, soak in outdoor volcanic hot springs overlooking Mount Fuji, wander the thousand vermilion torii gates of Kyoto, and feast on world-class street food in neon-lit Osaka. Includes 7-day official Japan Rail Pass.

★ The 5 Cs of This Itinerary

🏛️ Culture:Private Zen meditation session in Kyoto, traditional matcha tea ceremony, and an evening stroll through historic Gion with a geisha historian.

🍜 Cuisine:Tasting tour in Osaka's Dotonbori, fresh sashimi breakfast at Tsukiji Outer Market, and an elaborate multi-course seasonal kaiseki dinner in a mountain ryokan.

🤝 Community:We partner with family-owned artisan workshops in Kyoto and traditional ryokans in Hakone that preserve centuries-old Japanese hospitality.

📸 Content:Panoramic views of Mount Fuji reflected across Lake Kawaguchi, bamboo groves of Arashiyama at dawn, and Tokyo's Shibuya Sky observatory.

✨ Customisation:Upgrade to First Class (Green Car) Shinkansen rail passes, extend days in Hiroshima or the Japanese Alps, or request luxury suite upgrades.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

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Board your scheduled overnight flight from London Heathrow or Manchester. Arrive at Tokyo Haneda/Narita and meet our private transfer driver to your 5-star hotel in Shinjuku.

Accommodation: Keio Plaza Hotel Premier Grand / TokyoVerified Luxury Standard

✓ What's Included

✓Return scheduled international flights from London or Manchester (with 23kg luggage)
✓7-Day Japan Rail Pass (Ordinary Class, seat reservations included)
✓11 Nights premium 4 & 5-star hotel and luxury onsen ryokan accommodation
✓Daily breakfast plus 2 elaborate Kaiseki banquet dinners
✓All internal rail connections and private arrival/departure airport transfers
✓100% ATOL Financial Protection Certificate

✗ What's Not Included

✗Travel insurance (mandatory for Japan)
✗Meals not specified in the itinerary
✗Discretionary tips for private local guides

100% ATOL Protected★ 4.9 (342 reviews)

Total starting price from£2,299Per person based on twin share • Flights included

Duration:11 Nights / 13 Days

Deposit:£150pp

Financing:0% Monthly Direct Debit

Board Basis:Bed & Breakfast + 2 Multi-Course Kaiseki Dinners

Departures:London Heathrow (LHR)

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