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Jewels of Japan

12 days Fully Inclusive Classic Group Tour

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Jewels of Japan

Be captivated by the unique culture of Japan as you discover lively Tokyo, beautiful Mt Fuji and historic Kyoto. A visit to Hiroshima's Peace Memorial and the holy island of Miyajima complete this fascinating tour.

  • Fully Inclusive
    Touring with Guides and entrance fees
  • Included Meals
    Breakfasts: 9 , Lunches: 8 , Dinners: 9
  • Flights
    International flights and current taxes
  • Accommodation
    9 nights in 3+ star accommodation
  • Group Tour
    Max Group Size: 28
  • Physical Rating 1
    A reasonable level of fitness is required but it's more about spending time on your feet rather than covering large distances. You'll be getting on and off coaches and boats, walking around the sights and climbing some steps.
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    Walking, some steps and time on your feet.
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Tokyo (3N) Mt Fuji Mishima (1N) Kyoto (2N) Hiroshima (2N) Himeji Osaka (1N)
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Tour Highlights

Our Jewels of Japan tour will see you exploring the most iconic sites, delving into deep-rooted culture and dining on delicious cuisine and thoroughly researched to bring you a range of once-in-a-lifetime experiences.

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Day by Day Itinerary

Tokyo (3N) - Mt Fuji - Mishima (1N) - Kyoto (2N) - Hiroshima (2N) - Himeji - Osaka (1N)
  • Days 1-2
    Fly To Tokyo
    Dinner
    DAYS 1-2: Fly To Tokyo

    Fly overnight to Tokyo, Japan’s capital, for a three-night stay. Tokyo was once known as Edo and was a small fishing town. Depending on your time of arrival, the rest of the day is yours to soak up the local culture.

    Dinner
  • Day 3
    Discover Tokyo
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 3: Discover Tokyo

    Begin today with a stroll through the Imperial Palace East Garden and then take time to explore the Tokyo National Museum to learn about Tokyo's historical heritage. After lunch, seek out the tranquillity at Sensoji Temple in Asakusa district, followed by a visit to the observation deck of the 634-metre Skytree for panoramic views over the sprawling city below.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 4
    Meiji Shrine
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    DAY 4: Meiji Shrine

    Start the day with a relaxing wander around the classical landscapes of the Hamarikyu Gardens. Continue to the Meiji Shrine, a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deified spirits of Emperor Meiji and his wife, Empress Shoken, before driving past the famous Shibuya Crossing. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure to explore as you wish. End the day with a dinner cruise on Tokyo Bay and witness the city lit up at night.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 5
    Mount Fuji and Fuji Five Lakes
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 5: Mount Fuji and Fuji Five Lakes

    Journey through the foothills of the iconic Mount Fuji to its base where we find the Fuji Five Lakes. Upon arrival, ascend 2,000 metres up to Mount Fuji's 5th Station (weather permitting) where, with its perfectly conical looming overhead, you can take in the breathtaking views over the landscapes below. After lunch, continue to Itchiku Kubota Art Museum to view the artist's elaborate dyed silk creations and spend some time strolling around the beautiful garden. Also explore Iyashi no Sato Historical Village, a former farming village on the shores of Lake Saiko.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 6
    Bullet train to Kyoto
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 6: Bullet train to Kyoto

    Start the day with a visit to Oshino Hakkai before learning how to make your very own traditional Japanese soba noodles which you will then tuck into for lunch! Later, transfer to Mishima station and journey on the bullet train to Kyoto. An enchanting city, Kyoto was capital for 1,000 years; today it is the legacy of ancient Japan, full of tranquil temples, silk-clad geisha and sublime gardens.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 7
    Explore Kyoto
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 7: Explore Kyoto

    Enjoy a full day tour of Kyoto starting with a visit to one of Kyoto's delightful temples – the 17th-century Buddhist Kiyomizu. Immerse yourself in the culture by experiencing the sacred rituals of a tea ceremony and try your hand at origami. Dating back to the 6th-century, the art of 'folding paper' is a cultural symbol of simplicity, beauty and peace. Later, explore the impressive Fushimi Inari Shrine with its remarkable 10,000 red torii gates.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 8
    Journey to Hiroshima
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 8: Journey to Hiroshima

    Begin the day with a visit to Ryoanji Temple, home to Japan's most famous zen garden and the famous Kinkakuji Temple, known as the 'Golden Pavilion'. Later, travel by bullet train to Hiroshima, a city that needs no introduction.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 9
    Hiroshima and Miyajima
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    DAY 9: Hiroshima and Miyajima

    Hop on the ferry to the holy island of Miyajima and visit the Itsukushima Shrine. Enjoy some free time and take an optional ride on the cable car up Mount Misen to enjoy the panoramic views. Return to Hiroshima and take a moment to reflect at the Peace Memorial Park and Museum, paying homage to the victims of the 1945 atomic bomb and also visit the Orizuru Tower.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 10
    Himeji Castle
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    DAY 10: Himeji Castle

    Travel to Himeji to visit its famous castle. The feudal era fort, one of the most impressive in Japan, towers over the city and is recognisable as the backdrop to several major films. Appreciate its turbulent past before strolling around Kokoen, the Edo-style gardens just across the castle moat. Later, transfer to Osaka for an overnight stay.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Days 11-12
    Fly Osaka To Australia
    Breakfast
    DAYS 11-12: Fly Osaka To Australia

    This morning is free at leisure before you transfer to Osaka airport for your return flight home.

    Breakfast
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Accommodation

We draw from a wide range of hotels on our holidays, each one is chosen to suit the tour you are travelling on meaning your accommodation can range from a smart business hotel in one city to a family run guesthouse in a smaller town. Here are some examples of the type of hotel you can expect to find on this tour.

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When to go

The best time to visit Japan is during spring (March to May) when the cherry blossoms are bursting into life and autumn (September to November) when the scenery is ablaze with colour.

City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Himeji
  • -1
    9
    4
  • 39
  • Hiroshima
  • 2
    10
    6
  • 45
  • Kyoto
  • 1
    9
    5
  • 50
  • Osaka
  • 3
    10
    6
  • 45
  • Tokyo
  • 1
    10
    5
  • 65
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Himeji
  • 0
    9
    4
  • 51
  • Hiroshima
  • 2
    11
    6
  • 67
  • Kyoto
  • 1
    10
    6
  • 68
  • Osaka
  • 3
    10
    7
  • 62
  • Tokyo
  • 2
    10
    6
  • 58
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Himeji
  • 2
    12
    7
  • 87
  • Hiroshima
  • 5
    14
    9
  • 124
  • Kyoto
  • 4
    13
    9
  • 113
  • Osaka
  • 6
    14
    10
  • 104
  • Tokyo
  • 4
    14
    9
  • 77
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Himeji
  • 8
    18
    13
  • 131
  • Hiroshima
  • 10
    20
    15
  • 142
  • Kyoto
  • 9
    20
    14
  • 116
  • Osaka
  • 11
    20
    15
  • 104
  • Tokyo
  • 9
    19
    14
  • 118
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Himeji
  • 12
    23
    17
  • 140
  • Hiroshima
  • 15
    24
    19
  • 178
  • Kyoto
  • 14
    25
    19
  • 161
  • Osaka
  • 16
    24
    20
  • 146
  • Tokyo
  • 14
    23
    18
  • 145
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Himeji
  • 18
    26
    22
  • 209
  • Hiroshima
  • 19
    27
    23
  • 247
  • Kyoto
  • 19
    28
    23
  • 214
  • Osaka
  • 20
    28
    24
  • 184
  • Tokyo
  • 18
    26
    22
  • 135
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Himeji
  • 22
    30
    26
  • 162
  • Hiroshima
  • 24
    31
    27
  • 259
  • Kyoto
  • 23
    32
    27
  • 220
  • Osaka
  • 24
    32
    28
  • 157
  • Tokyo
  • 22
    29
    26
  • 81
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Himeji
  • 23
    32
    27
  • 101
  • Hiroshima
  • 25
    32
    29
  • 111
  • Kyoto
  • 24
    33
    29
  • 132
  • Osaka
  • 25
    33
    29
  • 91
  • Tokyo
  • 23
    31
    27
  • 113
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Himeji
  • 19
    27
    23
  • 200
  • Hiroshima
  • 21
    29
    25
  • 170
  • Kyoto
  • 20
    29
    25
  • 176
  • Osaka
  • 22
    29
    26
  • 161
  • Tokyo
  • 20
    27
    23
  • 131
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Himeji
  • 12
    22
    17
  • 104
  • Hiroshima
  • 14
    23
    19
  • 88
  • Kyoto
  • 14
    23
    18
  • 121
  • Osaka
  • 16
    23
    19
  • 112
  • Tokyo
  • 14
    22
    18
  • 132
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Himeji
  • 6
    17
    11
  • 61
  • Hiroshima
  • 8
    17
    13
  • 68
  • Kyoto
  • 8
    17
    12
  • 71
  • Osaka
  • 10
    18
    14
  • 69
  • Tokyo
  • 8
    16
    12
  • 128
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Himeji
  • 1
    11
    6
  • 32
  • Hiroshima
  • 4
    12
    8
  • 41
  • Kyoto
  • 3
    12
    7
  • 48
  • Osaka
  • 5
    12
    9
  • 44
  • Tokyo
  • 4
    12
    8
  • 109

Pricing & Availability

All of our tour departures include international flights and taxes in the price unless a land only option is selected

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    Additional Price Information

    • Flight Inclusive rates only: These include airline fuel surcharge and taxes. Correct as of 1 June 2024. Please note supplements may apply if lead in economy rates are not available.
    • Tipping is generally not part of the culture in Japan; however, you may wish to tip your National Escort at your discretion.
    • Depending on airline schedules, you may depart and/or arrive on Day 2. Extra nights' accommodation (pre or post tour) or stopovers may be required at an additional cost.
    • Flight Inclusive rates only: Based on departures from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide & Perth. Departures from other cities and flight upgrades available on request
    • Please note: cherry blossoms & autumn leaves are weather dependent and it is not guaranteed that they will be in bloom at the time of your arrival.
    • Price listed is based on new bookings only

    Group Tour includes

    • International flights and current taxes (excluded if a land only option is selected)
    • All Meals (refer to itinerary)
    • Domestic transportation
    • 3 – 4 star accommodation
    • Touring with guides and entrance fees
    • Dedicated Solo Departures only: Complimentary airport lounge pass in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide & Perth, single room included in price

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    Extend your holiday or break up your journey with one of our extensions and stopovers. Choose from city breaks or some beach time, or spend more time in your chosen destination.

    What our Customers Say

    Rated 4.6 out of 5 based on 5859 reviews

    Review for Jewels of Japan
    We really loved our Jewels of Japan holiday with Wendy Wu tours. A fantastic experience, giving a real feel for the history, culture and food of Japan. Some excellent hotels, great places and had a great variety of Japanese food. We certainly never went hungry and were really impressed with the restaurants chosen for our meals.
    Our guide for the whole trip Kanako was excellent. She really made the holiday exceptional. Just the right amount of information, always cheerful, and very engaging with the whole group.
    Also our guide for our Nara add on day, Sachiko Mori, was excellent too. We really enjoyed our day with her.
    Highly recommended
    Apr 29, 2025
    Review for Jewels of Japan
    Jewels of Japan is an action packed trip to Japan, taking in most of the iconic sites.
    Our guide Madoka was amazing, with a good sense of humour and was very informative about the places we visited.
    The hotels were all very good quality as were the coaches used to transport us around.
    I liked the fact that the tour introduced us to all the different foods eaten in Japan and the various ways the dishes are served and presented.
    I thoroughly enjoyed the experience
    Apr 22, 2025
    Review for Jewels of Japan
    The holiday was action packed and the tours were well planned. Restaurants we visited were varied and excellent quality. All hotels were top quality with Hotel Clad near Mount Fuji being exceptional. I particularly enjoyed the onsen there.
    Apr 19, 2025
    Review for Jewels of Japan
    Everything was well organised and our local guide Mitsy was superb. She was very friendly and knowledgeable. Our hotels were very good as well as the meals included in our package. For us the 10 days was sufficient to see all we wanted given the days started early and were active every day. We were part of a group of people who came from different countries as well as uk but it took little time for us to bond. We all got on great. There were many differing experiences which includes visits to various palaces, castles, oregano lessons, tea ceremony, noddle making etc. A great holiday
    Apr 18, 2025
    Review for Jewels of Japan
    Fantastic tour of Japan. Excellent tour guide and organisation amazing. Hotels good, transport good, coaches, boats and bullet train. Very hectic schedule but well worth it. Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and Hiroshima all excellent cities to visit with all meals included at authentic local restaurants and hotels. Japanese tea ceremony, origami and noodle making all excellent experiences. Mount Fuji amazing to see from hotel as cloud lifted especially for us. Lots of temples and museums as part of tour. Food takes some getting used to as lots of raw produce, especially fish. Lovely group of mostly Australians and all got on really well and have made some new friends who we will hopefully keep in contact wil via oyr holiday whatsapp group.
    Apr 10, 2025
    Review for Jewels of Japan
    Fabulous tour of Japan. Guide was excellent. Hotel’s amazing.
    Apr 08, 2025
    Review for Jewels of Japan - HN
    We had a wonderful time in Japan where everything was taken care off and were especially lucky to have the fabulous guide Kay who made it even more special. We had one day of surprise snow followed by sunny warm weather what an experience. Got to see some cherry blossom on our travels. First time joining a group but what a fab group they were. Very happy.
    Apr 07, 2025
    Review for Jewels of Japan - HN
    very good holiday, very informative and interesting.
    Apr 02, 2025
    Booking Experience for Jewels of Japan - HN
    Excellent customer service. I can’t wait for my trip. 364 days to go…..!!! 🎉🇯🇵
    Mar 30, 2025
    Booking Experience for Jewels of Japan - HN
    Excellent customer service from Andy. We were a group of 6 and he patiently explained the holiday details. As a past Wendy Wu customer I knew we would get great service.
    Feb 02, 2025
    Booking Experience for Jewels of Japan
    Exceptionally helpful . I required a tour of Japan to fit with a family wedding. Not straight forward, as I required other non standard requests. Matt my advisor went above and beyond. Highly recommend.
    Jan 23, 2025
    Booking Experience for Jewels of Japan - HN
    The service Cheryl provided was first class. She was very helpful and went to great lengths to find the exact holiday with the extensions before and after that we wanted.
    Jan 17, 2025
    Booking Experience for Jewels of Japan - HN
    Beau was really helpful and friendly. Made it a pleasure to book our holiday.
    Jan 08, 2025

    Our Award-Winning Guides

    Meet Yoko
    Meet Yoko

    I always treat my tour groups like a family, making sure that everyone is happy throughout the tour. I am very passionate about Japanese history. If anyone is interested in learning about Samurai or the Meiji Restoration, you'll have to come to Japan and ask me!

    A special thank you to Yoko our National Escort, whose friendly, professional and organised approach to the holiday made sure everything ran smoothly and made the trip to Japan so memorable.
    Mr Degville
    Meet Takako
    Meet Takako

    It is great being able to explore my own country with different people who can offer a different perspective. I ensure my groups experience our culture as much as possible, because travel isn't just about the things that you see, it's also about the things you do.

    Our National Escort Takako Kaneko made the holiday. She was excellent, informative, hardworking and had obviously researched information for us.
    Mr Mcintosh
    Meet Michiyo O
    Meet Michiyo O

    I love sharing the culture of my country with visitors, that's why I become a tour guide! From noodles and sake to classical gardens and temples, learning about our culture is surely the best way to understand more about Japan as a whole.

    Our National Escort Michiyo 'made' this holiday with her charm, knowledge, lots of interesting details and her send of humour.
    Mrs Brownridge
    Meet Michiyo H
    Meet Michiyo H

    It's such a pleasure to introduce Japan to people from all over the world and explore its culture, history and traditions, as well as its unique cuisine. Along with this, I enjoy taking care of each and every member of the tour group, which is why I love being a tour guide.

    Michiyo was fantastic and went out of her way to make it a memorable experience. We would absolutely use Wendy Wu Tours again.

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