A Taste of Japan & Kawaguchiko
from €1449
Tour - 8 days
A Taste of Japan & Kawaguchiko
from €1449
Tour - 8 days
A Taste of Japan & Kawaguchiko
from €1449
Tour - 8 days
Experience Tokyo's energy, Kyoto's tradition and stunning views of Mount Fuji.
When you think of Japan, a convergence of the ultra-modern and the ancient come to mind. And that contrast is acutely palpable in Tokyo and Kyoto. Tokyo, the bustling metropolis, is an explosion of neon lights, avant-garde fashion, and technological advances. It is a city that is always on the move, where skyscrapers sit next to serene temples and culinary discoveries await around every corner. Kyoto, on the other hand, exudes tranquillity and tradition.
This city will enchant you with ancient temples, lush gardens, geishas strolling through historic streets, and an unmistakable atmosphere of authenticity. Kawaguchiko adds a touch of natural splendour. This picturesque lake at the foot of Mount Fuji offers breathtaking views, relaxing hot springs, and cultural gems. This is where art, tradition, and the overwhelming beauty of Japanese landscapes come together. A journey between these two cities is a journey into the heart of the Japanese soul—intense, inspiring, and unforgettable.

Highlights of this tour

Harajuku
Tokyo's youthful creativity comes alive in Harajuku. Stroll down colourful Takeshita Street and be amazed by the exuberant street style, unique boutiques, and eccentric trends.

Views of Mount Fuji
Be mesmerised by the iconic silhouette of Mount Fuji from scenic Lake Kawaguchi. Cycle along the waterfront, relax in an onsen, or take the Mount Fuji Panoramic Ropeway.

Kiyomizu-dera
Visit the iconic Kiyomizu-dera temple, famous for its wooden veranda overlooking Kyoto. Admire the ancient architecture, serene atmosphere, and vibrant colours of the beautiful landscape.
Day-to-day program
What's included?
7 nights' accommodation
Breakfast every day, 1 evening meal
Day 1: shared transfer from Tokyo airport to your Tokyo hotel
Day 4: highway bus ticket from Tokyo to Kawaguchiko station
Day 5: bus from Kawaguchiko station to Mishima station
Day 6: shinkansen from Mishima station to Kyoto station (ordinary class)
Day 8: shinkansen from Kyoto station to KIX airport (ordinary class)
Not included
Your international flights, other meals and drinks, optional excursions and personal expenses.
Hotels & Meals
Japanese cuisine is the food—ingredients, preparation and way of eating—of Japan. The traditional food of Japan is based on rice with miso soup and other dishes, with an emphasis on seasonal ingredients. The side dishes often consist of fish, pickled vegetables, and vegetables cooked in broth. Fish is common in the traditional cuisine. It is often grilled, but it may also be served raw as sashimi or in sushi. Seafood and vegetables are also deep-fried in a light batter as tempura.
Apart from rice, staples include noodles, such as soba and udon. Japan has many simmered dishes such as fish products in broth called oden, or beef in sukiyaki and nikujaga. Foreign food, in particular Chinese food in the form of noodles in soup called ramen and fried dumplings, gyoza, and western food such as curry and hamburger steaks are commonly found in Japan. Historically, the Japanese shunned meat, but with the modernization of Japan in the 1860s, meat-based dishes such as tonkatsu became common.
Japan has an indigenous form of sweets called wagashi, which include ingredients such as red bean paste, as well as its indigenous rice wine sake.
Japanese cuisine, particularly sushi, has now become popular throughout the world.
(Wikipedia)
Travel Documents
Belgian travellers (babies and children included) must be in possession of an international, machine readable passport, with at least 2 blank pages, which should remain valid during your entire stay in Japan and an e-ticket that proves you will leave the Japanese territory max. 3 months after your arrival. I is the sole responsibility of the traveler to obtain updated information on all required, appropriate and valid travel documents and for the timely acquisition thereof (international (digital) passport, ESTA procedures, Kids ID, vaccinations, etc)
Passengers must present an immigration and customs declaration form upon arrival. The form must be completed online before check-in and departure at Visit Japan Web | Digital Agency Services
Travelers with a non-Belgian nationality and / or travelers travelling on a foreign passport are invited to spontaneously report this matter to the Connections travel consultant and shall contact their respective embassy or Consulate to obtain the latest updates concerning all current travel requirements and documents.
Insurances
Have a safe and carefree trip: travel fully insured with our Protections travel insurance! Our Protections insurance policies offer various formulas in order to offer you the widest possible cover (with even a fly-on-time, natural catastrophes and epidemics) for both single journeys or for the entire year. We guarantee you the best protection at the best price.
Tailored travel
The tours in our brochures are just a few examples of travel itineraries possible. Our trips can be tailored to suit your specific needs. If you want to book a specific destination or combine it with a mini-tour then we will gladly make you a tailor-made offer. For a personalised day-by-day program please contact our destination experts.
Would you like to travel in a group; with your entire family, friends or colleagues? (min. 10 people required). Put our know-how to the test and send us your details and wishes. We will gladly turn the blueprints of your trip into a detailed quote and a lasting memory for you to cherish. Contact our Connections’ Group Service by e-mail at groups@connections.be or by telephone on +32 (0)2 550 01 65. We would love to hear from you.
Health
No mandatory vaccinations. To verify the latest updates on health requirements, please surf to https://www.itg.be
Time zones
+ 8h (Winter), + 7h (Summer).
Japan does not observe Summer Daylight Saving Time
Payments methods
In Japan cash is king. Exchange Euro for Japanese Yen before you leave and make sure to take some cash in Euro as well. In international hotels and chain stores payment by credit card is widely accepted. However restaurants may not accept your foreign credit card for payment. The most convenient place to witdraw money from an ATM may be at one of the many 7 Eleven supermarkets.
Climate
Japan's expanse and mountainous character allows for differences in temperature and weather. The northern part has a temperate climate with warm summers and relatively mild winters and has four seasons, similar to Belgium. Southern Japan enjoys a warm climate with mediterranean character and really only has two seasons. Winters are spring-like warm with pretty much precipitation; summers are warm to hot with fairly large amounts of rain. Of all Ryukyu Islands, the most southernmost Okinawa Islands enjoy a subtropical climate with winter temperatures which can range around twenty degrees.
Elevations
There are volcanoes and mountains on all of Japan's islands and elevations range anywhere from hilly to the 3776 peak of Mt. Fuji. This results in terms of rainfall in a different weather pattern that is difficult to predict in advance.
Please request a price quote for a personalized quotation.
The mentioned as from price is per person sharing based on double occupancy.
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