Japan: Rail Travel Ideas

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• Classic Japan

  FIRST-CLASS | PRIVATE-GUIDED: Discover the most popular sites of Japan on this classic vacation. Start in Kyoto, where you’ll explore temples and gardens. Continue to Hiroshima to learn about its tragic history before connecting to Tokyo to tour the capital as well as nearby Mt. Fuji.

  Duration:

  8 Days

  Prices From:

  US$ 2,777

  Trip Type:

  Classics (Bestsellers), Private Experiences, Rail Travel Ideas, Vacation Packages with Airfare

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• Japan Winter Rail Discovery

  FIRST-CLASS | RAIL: Explore Japan's winter highlights while using a rail pass. You'll journey to Nagano to see the famous snow monkeys, visit Takayama, Shirakawago and Gero Onsen in the rural mountainous Hida region and see Tokyo, Kyoto and Hiroshima. Have the freedom to explore at your own pace.

  Duration:

  14 Days

  Prices From:

  US$ 3,139

  Trip Type:

  Classics (Bestsellers), Go as you Please, Rail Travel Ideas

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• Best of South Korea & Japan

  FIRST-CLASS | PRIVATE-GUIDED: Discover the highlights of South Korea and Japan as you journey through culture, history, and nature. Start in bustling Seoul, then onto the historic temples of Gyeongju and the port city of Busan. Continue to Kyoto and some of Japan's most iconic gardens and temples. Understand the impact of Hiroshima before reveling in Japan's capital, Tokyo.

  Duration:

  14 Days

  Prices From:

  US$ 6,297

  Trip Type:

  Classics (Bestsellers), Private Experiences, Rail Travel Ideas

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• Best of Japan World Heritage

  FIRST-CLASS | PRIVATE-GUIDED: Discover some of Japan’s greatest cultural and historic landmarks on this journey across the nation. During your trip, you’ll visit eleven iconic UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Nikko, Hiroshima, Kyoto and Nara among other destinations, as well as visit sacred Mt. Fuji and spend a night in a ryokan.

  Duration:

  14 Days

  Prices From:

  US$ On Request

  Trip Type:

  Classics (Bestsellers), Private Experiences, Rail Travel Ideas, Tailor-made Travel Ideas

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• Japan Rail Discovery: 14 Days from Tokyo

  MODERATE | RAIL: Take advantage of a two-week Japan Rail Pass to explore Japan’s main island. Starting in Tokyo, you’ll journey to Takayama, Kyoto, and Hiroshima, with day trips to Nikko, Nara, and Osaka along the way. Enjoy the comfort of having travel and accommodations pre-booked, giving you the freedom to explore at your own pace.

  Duration:

  14 Days

  Prices From:

  US$ 2,282

  Trip Type:

  Go as you Please, Ideas for 18 to 30 Somethings, Rail Travel Ideas, Tailor-made Travel Ideas

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• Japan Art & Gardens: Kyoto, Naoshima, Okayama & More

  FIRST-CLASS | PRIVATE-GUIDED: Discover modern art, Japanese traditions, and manicured gardens on this unique tour across Japan. Journey by rail across the country from Kyoto to Tokyo, stay on the contemporary art island of Naoshima, try on a kimono, meet a maiko, and admire some of the world’s most celebrated artworks.

  Duration:

  12 Days

  Prices:

  On request

  Trip Type:

  Private Experiences, Rail Travel Ideas, Tailor-made Travel Ideas

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• Japan Hike, Bike & Hot Springs

  FIRST-CLASS | PRIVATE-GUIDED: Experience Japan’s bountiful nature on this active vacation. Connecting across the nation from Tokyo to Kyoto, you’ll explore Hakone National Park, cycle to tea fields and rice paddies, hike Mt. Fuji, and stroll the Nakasendo Trail. Along the way, rejuvenate in onsen and visit some of the country’s most famous temples and gardens.

  Duration:

  15 Days

  Prices:

  On request

  Trip Type:

  Active & Adventurous, Bucket List Travel Ideas, Private Experiences, Rail Travel Ideas, Tailor-made Travel Ideas

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• Ultimate Japan: Tokyo, Kanazawa, Kaga Onsen & More

  DELUXE | PRIVATE-GUIDED: Explore the highlights of Japan on this incredible rail journey which seamlessly combines a mix of deluxe hotel stays, traditional ryokan stays and privately guided day tours to unfold the wonders of this incredible country. You'll even have an opportunity to wear a kimono and participate in a tea ceremony!

  Duration:

  15 Days

  Prices From:

  US$ 8,385

  Trip Type:

  Bucket List Travel Ideas, Luxury and Beyond, Private Experiences, Rail Travel Ideas, Romance & Honeymoon

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• Japan Rail Discovery: 7 Days from Tokyo

  MODERATE | RAIL: Take advantage of a 7-day Japan Rail Pass to explore the highlights of the Japanese island of Honshu. Experience futuristic Tokyo and visit the famous shrines of Nikko before connecting to Kyoto, Hiroshima, and Nara to visit historic temples, medieval castles, and landmarks from World War II.

  Duration:

  7 Days

  Prices:

  On request

  Trip Type:

  Active & Adventurous, Go as you Please, Rail Travel Ideas

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• Japan for Foodies: Tokyo, Matsumoto, Takayama & More

  FIRST-CLASS | PRIVATE-GUIDED: Enjoy a deep-dive into Japanese cuisine, learning how it’s made, where it’s sold, and how best to enjoy it. On your journey, you’ll head on foodie tours in Tokyo, Matsumoto, Takayama, Kyoto, and Osaka and enjoy delicacies from sushi to soba and wagyu, while also exploring famous temples and monuments.

  Duration:

  11 Days

  Prices From:

  US$ 4,268

  Trip Type:

  Active & Adventurous, Ideas for 18 to 30 Somethings, Private Experiences, Rail Travel Ideas, Tailor-made Travel Ideas

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• Japan Rail Discovery: 21 Days from Tokyo

  FIRST-CLASS | RAIL: This epic rail journey across Japan takes you to several of the country’s most popular cities and landmarks. Starting and ending in Tokyo, you’ll visit Takayama, Kanazawa, Kyoto, Hiroshima, and Nagasaki, with the comfort and convenience of having your travel and accommodations pre-arranged, letting you explore at your own pace.

  Duration:

  21 Days

  Prices:

  On request

  Trip Type:

  Active & Adventurous, Go as you Please, Rail Travel Ideas, Tailor-made Travel Ideas

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