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CHERRY BLOSSOM JAPAN 2021
CHERRY
BLOSSOM JAPAN
Each spring, Japan’s landscape is host to fragile pink SPECIAL EXPERIENCES
and white sakura blooming; stunning colour that The ultimate sushi-lovers experience in Tokyo
is celebrated throughout the entire country. Start A sushi master will guide us through making sushi rolls and
this journey in bustling Tokyo and see its impressive nigiri which we will then enjoy for lunch.
gardens, go in search of the famous ‘snow monkeys’ Visit steaming hot springs to see monkeys bathing
and the alpine ‘old town’ of Takayama. On to Visit Yudanaka Onsen where we hope to see wild ‘snow
cultural Kyoto and poignant Hiroshima, ending monkeys’ (Japanese Macaque) relaxing in the steaming hot
springs surrounded by thick forest.
with spectacular views of Mt Fuji from the top of
Mt Owakudani. This unique and incredibly scenic Tour the historic villages of Shirakawa-go and
country with enchanting culture, wonderful cuisine, Gokayama
Located in a mountainous region that was cut off from the
and gracious people awaits you. rest of the world for a long period of time, these villages
with their Gassho-style houses subsisted on the cultivation
16 DAYS • HOSTED JOURNEY of mulberry trees and the rearing of silkworms. On this tour
we will see the fascinating houses with their steeply pitched
DEPARTS 27 March – 11 April 2021 thatched roofs, the only examples of their kind in Japan.
JAPAN
Yudanaka
Tokyo
Kanazawa Takayama
Shirakawa-go Mt Fuji Hakone
& Gokayama
Kyoto
Nara
Osaka
Hiroshima
Miyajima
Osaka Castle
YOUR JOURNEY AT A GLANCE
‒ Visit some of the best spots for cherry blossom colour
‒ Enjoy Tokyo’s mix of traditional and modern culture
‒ Visit the ‘snow monkeys’ in Yudanaka
‒ Japan’s most atmospheric townscape, Takayama
‒ See beautiful Buddhist temples, imperial palaces, and the
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove in Kyoto
‒ Visit poignant yet vibrant Hiroshima
‒ See spectacular views of Mt Fuji, an iconic landmark
‒ A World Journeys host to guide you every step of the way
Snow Monkey, Yudanaka
CHERRY BLOSSOM JAPAN
CHERRY BLOSSOM JAPAN ITINERARY
BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER
— MARCH 2021 SUN 4 KYOTO
Visit Nijo Castle, then the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, with
SAT 27 TOKYO
thick green bamboo stalks which seem to continue endlessly
Meet up with the rest of your group in Tokyo at the Grand
Nikko Tokyo Daiba for an evening at leisure.
SUN 28 TOKYO
We enjoy a full day tour of Tokyo visiting Meiji Shrine, Tokyo’s
most famous Shinto shrine. Visit Tokyo Tower, Omotesando
Street, Asakusa Kannon Temple, Akihabara Electronic Town
and drive by the famous intersection of Shibuya, the bustling
shopping district. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, then a
welcome dinner in the evening at our hotel.
MON 29 TOKYO
Half day tour of Tokyo visiting the Tsukiji Outer Market,
learning how to make sushi with a local chef, and Ginza
Mitsukoshi, the oldest surviving department store. We will
see the Imperial Palace Plaza, Hamarikyu Garden and Ueno
Park, a popular spot for cherry blossom parties with more than Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
1,000 cherry trees. Afternoon and evening at leisure.
in every direction. See the ‘Moon Crossing Bridge’, a central
TUE 30 TOKYO > YUDANAKA landmark famous for its cherry blossom viewing. Finish with
This morning we depart for Nagano by bullet train and a visit to Tenryuji Temple. Afternoon at leisure.
then travel by train to Yudanaka, the spa town. Here we visit
the Jigokudani Monkey Park where we hope to see ‘snow MON 5 KYOTO > NARA > OSAKA
monkeys’ bathing in the steaming onsen pools. Check in to Touring includes Nara where we will see Todaiji Temple, Nara
our hotel complete with indoor and outdoor onsens (spas). Park, the Kasuga Shrine and then Osaka Castle, which offers
great views from the observation deck. Continue to Osaka.
WED 31 YUDANAKA > TAKAYAMA
Continue to the historical town of Takayama – set in the TUE 6 OSAKA
heart of the Japanese Alps, visiting the Zenkoji Temple, a We enjoy a half-day tour of Osaka including the Kaiyukan
wasabi farm and Matsumoto Castle en route. This town Aquarium. See Umeda, the commercial and business district,
is beautifully preserved with many buildings dating from with its prominent skyscrapers. Enjoy time at leisure.
the Edo period, when the city thrived as a wealthy town of WED 7 OSAKA > HIROSHIMA
merchants. They provide a glimpse into the former living Drive to Kobe to visit a sake brewery, then we have lunch at
quarters of the merchants and exhibit traditional household a Teppanyaki restaurant. In the afternoon, we take the bullet
goods and local arts and crafts. train to Hiroshima.
— APRIL 2021 THU 8 HIROSHIMA & MIYAJIMA
THU 1 TAKAYAMA > SHIRAKAWA-GO Hiroshima has rebuilt itself as one of Japan’s most laid-back,
> GOKAYAMA > KANAZAWA vibrant cities, full of wide boulevards and art museums, great
Visit the morning markets and the former government house of food and friendly, welcoming people. We visit the Peace
Takayama. See the Shirakawa-go UNESCO World Heritage Memorial and Museum, A-Bomb Dome and take a short
Site, famous for its traditional gassho-zukuri farmhouses, ferry ride out to Miyajima Island, a small wooded island
with their steeply pitched thatched roofs, some of which are located in the Inland Sea. Here we will find the famous Torii
more than 250 years old. Visit the Japanese Paper village of Gate, a shrine known worldwide for being built over water.
Gokayama. We finish in Kanazawa, a pristine castle town FRI 9 HIROSHIMA > HAKONE
with an array of cultural attractions. Take the bullet train to Hakone. Visit the Ichiku Kubota
FRI 2 KANAZAWA > KYOTO Museum and Lake Kawaguchi, then transfer to our hotel.
Visit Kenrokuen garden, one of Japan’s most beautiful SAT 10 HAKONE > TOKYO
gardens. In spring, visitors can see plum and cherry blossoms. Ride the cable car up Mt Owakudani, passing over sulphurous
We also visit the Samurai House, Gold Museum and Ohmi- vents and hot springs. In this volcanic area, you can eat a
cho Market. Then we travel by train to Kyoto (2½ hours). hard-boiled egg from the sulphuric hot springs, adding seven
SAT 3 KYOTO years to your life! From the top, if it’s a clear day, we will see
Kyoto is Japan’s cultural heart, known for its Buddhist temples, stunning views of Lake Ashi and Mt Fuji, Japan’s highest and
beautiful gardens and colourful shrines. Visit the Kinkakuji most worshipped mountain. End with a cruise on Lake Ashi,
Temple, Ryoanji Temple and Kiyomizu Temple, perched on then travel by road to Tokyo where we have a farewell dinner.
a hill overlooking the Kyoto basin and a UNESCO World SUN 11 TOKYO
Heritage Site. Dinner at a local restaurant. Arrangements end after breakfast at the hotel.
CHERRY BLOSSOM JAPAN
GRAND NIKKO TOKYO DAIBA THE BULLET TRAIN
This lovely hotel is a waterside oasis, located on Odaiba Travelling on the bullet train or shinkansen is a joy and an
Island, overlooking Tokyo Bay, with views of Rainbow experience like no other. These trains are punctual, run at
Bridge. The hotel features elegant European-style speeds of up to 300 km per hour and are remarkably quiet.
decorations and natural wood furniture. We can relax in the Travel in comfort and safety, with forward facing seats, as
onsite wellness salon and enjoy perusing the hotel’s private the scenery flashes past our window.
art gallery with its leading painting exhibitions.
Departs 8 April 2020 Twin per person Single per person
Tour Cost $14,275 $16,820
INCLUDED NOTE
‒ A World Journeys host Due to the lack of porters in Japanese railway stations and
‒ Accommodation in 4 star hotels the unavailability of storage on Japanese trains your luggage
‒ Transfers, sightseeing, and entrance fees as per will travel separately from you on days that involve train
the itinerary travel. From Kyoto your luggage will travel directly to Tokyo
‒ Train journeys as per the itinerary so you will travel with a small overnight bag for 3 nights. The
‒ Meals as indicated separate transfer of luggage within Japan is done by courier
NOT INCLUDED
and is in the interest of your safety and comfort on the tour.
‒ Airfares As this journey does involve a level of walking, please
‒ Airport transfers in Tokyo refer to the health & medical requirements in our terms
‒ Items of a personal nature & conditions, or call us for details. www.worldjourneys.
‒ Travel insurance (mandatory) com.au.
‒ Visas (if applicable) WELCOME BACK
‒ Optional activities If you have travelled on one of our Hosted Journeys before,
GRATUITIES
we would like to welcome you back with an extra saving of
Tipping is neither required nor expected in Japan. $400 per couple or $200 for a single traveller.
BOOK EARLY AND SAVE
BOOKING CONDITIONS
A non-refundable deposit of $1,500 per person is required, Book our Cherry Blossom Japan journey and pay your
with the balance due 22 January 2021. As cancellation fees deposit by 31 August 2020 to save $400 per couple or $200
apply, travel insurance is mandatory. Please refer to World for a single traveller.
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