Japan: The Golden Route
The Golden Route is the classic first journey through Japan, and for good reason: in under two weeks it moves from the neon of Tokyo to the hot springs of Hakone, the temples of Kyoto and the deer park of Nara.
We travel by shinkansen and local train, stay in a mix of city hotels and a traditional ryokan, and leave plenty of free time for wandering, eating and getting pleasantly lost.
Highlights
- Watch the scramble crossing at Shibuya and explore old Tokyo in Asakusa
- Stay a night in a ryokan with an onsen bath and kaiseki dinner
- Walk the torii gate tunnel at Fushimi Inari early in the morning
- Meet the bowing deer of Nara and visit the Great Buddha at Tōdai-ji
- Reflect at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial and see the floating torii of Miyajima
Included
- 11 nights' accommodation including one night in a ryokan, with breakfast
- 4 dinners, including a kaiseki dinner at the ryokan
- 7-day Japan Rail Pass for all shinkansen travel
- Expert English-speaking tour leader throughout
- Luggage forwarding between Tokyo and Kyoto
Not included
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Meals not listed
- Optional activities
Terms
Prices are per person, based on two sharing. Children's prices apply to ages 2 to 11 sharing with two adults.
A deposit secures your place and the balance is due 60 days before departure. Cancellation charges apply as set out in our booking conditions.