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BEST SELLING HONEYMOON TO JAPAN Traditional & Tropical Japan 14 Nights Traditional & Tropical Japan is favoured by many, particularly couples and honeymooners, because of its contrasting inclusions.

a local driver who will take you to your city centre Tokyo hotel.

Kambayashi Onsen Kambayashi Onsen is a tiny hot spring village located next to Yudanaka Onsen, a lovely onsen resort town located deep in the northern mountains of the Japan Alps.

2 BEST SELLING HONEYMOON TO JAPAN Traditional & Tropical Japan 14 Nights Traditional & Tropical Japan is favoured by many, particularly couples and honeymooners, because of its contrasting inclusions. From the bright lights and giant towers in Tokyo to the hot springs and ryokans in Nagano and Takayama, TRA DITI ONAL & T R O PIC A L JAP A N Cool Tokyo Arrive into Tokyo to be met at the airport by a local driver who will take you to your city centre Tokyo hotel. Our local guide will meet you on your second day to show you around and give you the confidence and knowledge needed to get around on your own from today onwards. Kambayashi Onsen Kambayashi Onsen is a tiny hot spring village located next to Yudanaka Onsen, a lovely onsen resort town located deep in the northern mountains of the Japan Alps. Famous for its proliferation of natural hot springs baths, Yudanaka attracts visitors all year round as well as during the winter months for some excellent skiing. Yudanaka is most famous for its red faced macaque 'snow' monkeys who have taken to bathing in the hot spring baths during the winter months to keep warm. Nostalgic Takayama & Feudal Matsumoto Before arriving to Takayama, you will make a brief stop in Matsumoto to visit one of Japan s most beautifully preserved original castles. The drive from Matsumoto to Takayama will be through the mountains by public bus. No matter what time of the year you take this scenic drive, you will be blown away by its natural beauty and landscape. Two nights in the nostalgic town of Takayama, you will enjoy meeting the locals at the morning market, folk museum, old merchant houses and streets, and sake distilliaries. Your next three nights will be in the ancient capital of Kyoto. Your time here will be spent visiting the world heritage temples, gardens, and shrines. If you are interested, we can arrange for you to visit the Imperial Palace (reservations required here). As with all of our selfguided tours, our local Kyoto guide will spend a full day with you showing you the sights you wish to see and finishing off in the Gion district at an authentic tea ceremony. If Hiroshima and Miyajima Island were on your list of places to see, you can do this as a day trip from Kyoto using your Japan Rail Pass, included in your pack. Your overnight stay will be in a traditional ryokan (Japanese style hotel), giving you your first introduction to the real way of life in rural Japan. Sample the therapeutic onsen baths (hot springs) for your self as well as a feast of gourmet Japanese food. Ireland tel: +353 (0) UK tel: +44 (0)

Start: Tokyo Finish: Tokyo Optional day trip to Hiroshima & Miyajima Island Kyoto Takayama Snow Monkey day trip Kambayashi Onsen Tokyo 6 Amami-Oshima Island 5 ROUTE: Tokyo (3) Kambayashi Onsen

replace the tropical island with an alternative 3-nigh

3 Start: Tokyo Finish: Tokyo Optional day trip to Hiroshima & Miyajima Island Kyoto Takayama Snow Monkey day trip Kambayashi Onsen Tokyo 6 Amami-Oshima Island 5 ROUTE: Tokyo (3) Kambayashi Onsen (Nagano) (1) Takayama (2) via Matsumoto) Kyoto (3) Amami Ooshima Island (3) Tokyo (2) Available ALL YEAR ROUND Best Season: April-October* *If your honeymoon falls between November-March, we will replace the tropical island with an alternative 3-night resort closer to the mainland, e.g. in Shikoku or Kyushu Island Tropical Amami Ooshima At this stage of your trip, you might be feeling a bit weary from all the travelling - nothing a few nights on a tropical island can t cure! Amami Ooshima benefits from not only having sub tropical climate all year round, but can boastfully claim the best beaches and scenic mountain drives Japan is proud to have. Your hotel is located in front of the glowing pacific, which offers the freshest food and a white sandy beach on your doorstep. #FYI... Small Group & Tailor-made Tours to Japan s 2019 Rugby World Cup AVAILABLE NOW! On one of your days here, we will arrange a driver/guide to come pick you up and take you on an exclusive tour of the island. You will enjoy canoeing on the forested mangrove lake and take a glass bottom boat trip out to get up close and personal with the thousands of tiny tropical fish. If you prefer to rent-a-car and do your own thing, we can arrange this too. Scuba diving and all other water sports can be arranged from your hotel on request. What s included? PRICE: 4,750 Per Person* 14 Nights Accommodation 3 x Tokyo Hotel (4*) 3 x Ryokan Stays 3 x Kyoto Traditional Townhouse or 3* Western Hotel 3 x Beach Front Resort 2 x Tokyo Hotel (5*) Private Guides & Tours Tokyo Full Day Kyoto Full Day Amami Ooshima Meals: 11 Breakfasts, 1 lunch, 4 Evening Meals Transport & Transfers: Airport Transfers Tokyo Transport Card 7 Day Japan Rail Pass Matsumoto - Takayama Highway Bus Tickets Internal Flights to/from tropical island Special Honeymoon Optional Services Private Photo Shoot Tokyo - Japanese Wedding Style Dinner with Geisha in Kyoto *Price is subject to availability of services and hotel categories listed. Price is subject to exchange rate fluctuations (January 2018). Seasonal supplements may apply (Late March, Early April, Golden Week (early May), July/August) Tour Prices: Up-to-date prices can be viewed on our website: To receive an accurate quotation with details of itinerary, contact us directly: info@uniquejapantours.com info@uniquejapantours.com

Honeymoon Favourites Kumano Kodo (Recommended 3 nights) The Kumano Kodo pilgrimage trails are a series of trails that criss-cross the Kii Peninsula, the largest peninsula in Japan.

In modern Japan, most of the trails have disappeared, but a few remain along the coast and in the mountains.

HONEYMOON FAVOURITES Tsumago & Magome (Recommended 2 nights) In ancient times two roads connected Kyoto to Tokyo, one being the Nakasendo.

Visiting these towns and the trail between them will take you to a world miles apart from modern Japan. An 8km hike through the mountain trail, from Tsumago to Magome, is well worth the effort.

4 Honeymoon Favourites Kumano Kodo (Recommended 3 nights) The Kumano Kodo pilgrimage trails are a series of trails that criss-cross the Kii Peninsula, the largest peninsula in Japan. This is a World Heritage Site since The routes were first developed over 1,000 years ago for pilgrims to make their way between the sacred sites in the area. In modern Japan, most of the trails have disappeared, but a few remain along the coast and in the mountains. Kawayu Onsen, a small riverside hot springs town is definitely worth an overnight stop while in this region. HONEYMOON FAVOURITES Tsumago & Magome (Recommended 2 nights) In ancient times two roads connected Kyoto to Tokyo, one being the Nakasendo. Over time, and with modern development, a lot of the original Nakasendo has been lost. Portions of the Nakasendo remain intact, the most notable of which is between Tsumago and Magome. Visiting these towns and the trail between them will take you to a world miles apart from modern Japan. An 8km hike through the mountain trail, from Tsumago to Magome, is well worth the effort. At a leisurely pace, the trek should only take 2 to 3 hours. Overnight in a traditional hotel (ryokan) is essential here, taking advantage of the soothing onsen hot spring baths. Naoshima, Shikoku Island (Recommended 1 night or day trip from Takamatsu) Naoshima Island, a short boat ride from Takamatsu, will appeal to those who enjoy modern art, architecture & alternative design. The wonderful aesthetic of the island was created from a desire to produce a new kind of space and experience by juztaposing contemporary art and architecure with the beautiful backdrop of Naoshima s natural ecology. Iya Valley, Shikoku Island (Recommended 2 nights) Shikoku Island, the smallest of the four main islands in Japan, enjoys less populated towns and villages and is an excellent place to experience unique cultural traditions, while meeting friendly locals and traveling along stunning scenic routes. A true highlight while in Shikoku is an overnight (or two) stay at Iya Valley. This magnificent remote setting is centered along the 10km Iya River, also known as one of the three largest mountain ranges in Japan. A boat ride along the river valley, crossing the Vine Bridge, and stopping off in the traditional town of Kotohira, home to the oldest Kabuki Theatre in Japan, are just some of the highlights to expect on this island. www. uniquejapantours.com

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Daily Departures. A popular private tour. Flexible itinerary - choose places and activities each day. From $5520 Per Person

Daily Departures. A popular private tour. Flexible itinerary - choose places and activities each day. From $5520 Per Person G U I D E D T O U R BACK TO EDO 8 DAYS Daily Departures A popular private tour Flexible itinerary - choose places and activities each day From $5520 Per Person TOUR DESCRIPTION Highlights: Inclusions: