If you’re looking for a unique and unforgettable travel experience, look no further than Japan. With a perfect blend of cultural traditions, futuristic architecture, and quirky gadgets, Japan’s neon-lit cities will captivate your senses. And with a dedicated solo Holidays to Japan, you can immerse yourself in the culture, heritage, and beauty of this mesmerising destination.
To make it easier for you to see what this tour has to offer, we’ve broken down the highlights and itinerary into bullet points. And to make the article more accessible, we’ve used short words and sentences and avoided jargon.
Highlights and inclusions:
- Visit famous places in Tokyo, like the Meiji Shrine, Omotesando Street, Harajuku, which is a fashion centre, and Akihabara, which is a town full of electronics.
- Lake Kawaguchi and the mountain spa town of Hakone, with its hot springs and views of Mount Fuji, offer some of the best views of the mountain.
- At Hiroshima’s Peace Park and Museum, you can think about how terrible war is.
- On a guided tour of Kyoto, you can see the former imperial capital and get a feel for traditional Japan.
- A Japanese tea ceremony is a great way to learn about the “Way of Tea.”
- On a guided tour, you can learn about Nara, which was Japan’s first capital and has a huge bronze Buddha.
- Return scheduled flights are direct, and upgrades to premium economy are available for an extra fee.
- Stay in a hand-picked four-star hotel with breakfast and four meals, including a welcome dinner and drink reception. All local taxes are included.
- the help of our knowledgeable tour manager.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive at the airport for an overnight direct flight to Tokyo.
Day 2: Transfer to the four-star superior New Otani hotel for three nights with breakfast. Take a short orientation walk in the surrounding area. Enjoy a welcome drink reception and an evening meal.
Day 3: Explore Tokyo, visiting the famous Shinto Meiji shrine, Omotesando Street, Harajuku area, and Akihabara electronic town. Savour Japanese cuisine at the included lunch.
Day 4: Visit Tokyo’s Asakusa district, transfer by boat down the Sumida River to Ginza, and spend the afternoon shopping or exploring the Tokyo National Museum.
Day 5: Travel by bullet train to Hakone and explore the area, enjoying the stunning views of Mount Fuji.
Day 6: Take a cruise on Lake Ashi and visit the Komagatake Ropeway, then return to Tokyo.
Day 7: Transfer to Hiroshima and visit the Peace Memorial Park and museum.
Day 8: Travel by bullet train to Kyoto, visit Fushimi Inari Shrine, and stay at the four-star Kyoto Tokyu Hotel for three nights with breakfast.
Day 9: Explore Kyoto on a guided tour, visiting Kinkakuji Temple, Nijo Castle, and the Golden Pavilion.
Day 10: Take part in a Japanese tea ceremony and visit Nara on a guided tour, seeing the Great Buddha and Kasuga Grand Shrine.
Day 11: Enjoy a free day in Kyoto, exploring the city at your own pace.
Day 12: Return to Tokyo and stay at the New Otani hotel for one night with breakfast.
Day 13: Depart for the airport for your return flight home.
This bucket list tour in Japan is specially created for solo travellers, with extra touches along the way. The price for this Japan holiday is based on one person staying in a twin or double-bedded room for sole occupancy. Price includes eleven nights’ accommodation, daily breakfast and four meals, including welcome dinner and drinks, direct return flights, hotel porterage of one item of luggage per person, all touring as mentioned, all local accommodation taxes, all airport/flight taxes, and the services of an experienced tour manager
Japan is a country that offers a unique blend of modernity and tradition, where ancient temples and shrines coexist with cutting-edge technology and neon lights. This solo traveler’s holiday will take you on a journey through some of Japan’s most iconic destinations and allow you to immerse yourself in the country’s mesmerising culture and heritage.
The tour begins in Tokyo, where you will stay at the four-star superior New Otani hotel for three nights with breakfast. Tokyo is a bustling city that boasts an array of attractions, including the famous Shinto Meiji shrine, Omotesando Street, Harajuku area, and Akihabara electronic town. You will also have the opportunity to savour Japanese cuisine at the included lunch and explore the Asakusa district, Ginza, and the Tokyo National Museum.
The tour then takes you to Hakone, where you will stay at a mountain spa resort for one night. Here, you can enjoy the astonishing views of Mount Fuji and take a cruise on Lake Ashi. You will also visit the Komagatake Ropeway before returning to Tokyo.
Next, you will travel to Hiroshima to reflect on the horrors of war at the Peace Memorial Park and museum. The tour then takes you to Kyoto, the former imperial capital and the essence of traditional Japan. You will stay at the four-star Kyoto Tokyu Hotel for three nights with breakfast and explore the city on a guided tour, visiting Kinkakuji Temple, Nijo Castle, and the Golden Pavilion. You will also take part in a Japanese tea ceremony and visit Nara on a guided tour, seeing the Great Buddha and Kasuga Grand Shrine.
The tour ends with a free day in Kyoto before returning to Tokyo for one final night at the New Otani hotel with breakfast. The next day, you will depart for the airport for your return flight home.
Throughout the tour, you will stay in hand-picked four-star accommodation, including all local taxes, with breakfast and four meals, including a welcome dinner and drinks reception. The services of an experienced tour manager are also included to ensure that your trip runs smoothly.