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Japan's Cultural Treasures

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Discover the cultural heritage of Japan on this exciting journey through the country’s main island of Honshu. Begin with an exploration of Tokyo and the nearby Hakone National Park, visit the tranquil Kenroku-en garden and the castle of Kanazawa before exploring the imperial city of Kyoto, with its many temples and shrines. Experience the sombre modern history of Hiroshima, then visit the picturesque island of Miyajima with its celebrated torii gate. Finish with a visit to Himeji, famed for its castle and Japanese gardens, before flying home from Tokyo.

Plan this tour with Kat & Simon Morgan — Personal Travel Consultants at Hays Travel. Call 0800 0662 694 for help comparing dates, departure points and room options.

Tour highlights

Traditional tea ceremony experience & cooking class in Kyoto
Visit Shirakawago to see the Unesco-listed gassho-zukuri houses
Tour the Nomura Samurai House historic home & garden
Try your hand at Bonsai tree shaping in Tokyo

Further highlights

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Your itinerary

In supplier order. Some entries may cover multiple days; optional experiences are described by the supplier.

Sample itinerary. Choose a departure for its exact itinerary and hotel plan.

Day 1 — Fly to Tokyo

Overnight flight from London (regional connections available) to Tokyo Haneda airport with British Airways.

Day 2 — Arrive Tokyo

Arrive and transfer to the Grand Prince Hotel New Takanawa (or similar) for 3 nights.

Day 3 — Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park

Full-day excursion to the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park for views of Mount Fuji, a cruise on Lake Ashi and a ride on the Mount Komagatake Ropeway (cable car). Enjoy a welcome lunch.

Meals: breakfast, lunch

Day 4 — Tokyo

Full-day tour visiting Asakusa Kannon Temple, Tokyo National Museum and the peaceful Meiji Shrine. Try your hand shaping a bonsai tree and visit the Imperial Palace East Garden.

Meals: breakfast, lunch

Day 4.1 — Transfer: Tokyo to Kanazawa

Day 5 — Kanazawa

Morning departure by shinkansen (bullet train) to Kanazawa. Visit Kanazawa Castle park, Kenroku-en Garden and the Nomura Samurai House. Stay 2 nights at the ANA Crowne Plaza Kanazawa (or similar).

Meals: breakfast, lunch

Day 6 — Kanazawa - Shirakawago

Morning visit to the Higashi-Chayamachi District, full of teahouses and craft shops; a gold leaf workshop; and Omicho market. Afternoon excursion to Shirakawa-go to see the UNESCO-listed gassho-zukuri houses, notable for their unique architectural style.

Meals: breakfast

Day 6.1 — Transfer: Kanazawa to Kyoto

Day 7 — Kyoto

Travel by express train to Kyoto, then visit Nijo Castle, enjoy a walking tour of Nishiki food market, attend a cooking class at the WAK JAPAN cultural centre, and experience a tea ceremony.

Meals: breakfast

Day 8 — Kyoto

Second day in Kyoto is at leisure to explore Kyoto at your own pace. Stay 2 nights at the Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo (or similar).

Meals: breakfast

Day 8.1 — Transfer: Kyoto to Hiroshima

Day 9 — Kyoto - Hiroshima

Morning visit to Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion), then Ryoanji Temple, famous for its Zen rock garden. Afternoon tour of the historic city of Nara, then return to Kyoto to catch the bullet train south to Hiroshima. Stay 2 nights at the Grand Prince Hiroshima (or similar).

Meals: breakfast

Day 10 — Hiroshima - Miyajima Island

Visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and the Memorial Museum. Take the ferry to Miyajima Island to visit the Itsukushima shrine and see the torii gate. Return to the mainland and travel back to your hotel.

Meals: breakfast

Day 10.1 — Transfer: Hiroshima to Tokyo

Day 11 — Himeji - Tokyo

Board a bullet train for the journey north to Himeji city. Take a tour of Himeji Castle, which, unlike most castles in Japan, is still in its original form and is arguably the finest example of medieval castle architecture in the country. Afterwards, take a stroll in the Koko-en Garden, which consist of nine separate, walled gardens with ponds, waterfalls and a tea ceremony house. Enjoy a farewell lunch. Travel by train on to Tokyo, and stay at the Villa Fontaine Grand (or similar) for 1 night.

Meals: breakfast, lunch

Day 12 — Fly to London

Transfer to the airport and board a flight back to London, arriving later the same day

Your accommodation

Planned hotels or ships as published by Cox & Kings. Alternatives of a similar standard may be used. Hotel options are grouped as supplied and are not necessarily all included in one departure.

Grand Prince Hotel Shin Takanawa

The Grand Prince Hotel New Takanawa is located at the top of Zakuro-zaka Street, just a 5-minute walk from the Takanawa exit of Shinagawa train station, and just three minutes to the Toei subway station. The hotel's striking structure was designed by Togo Murano, one of Japan's leading architects. With a range of leisure facilities, well-equipped rooms and Japanese, Chinese and western restaurants, the hotel makes a comfortable base from which to explore Tokyo.

ANA Crowne Plaza Kanazawa

Set in central Kanazawa next to the JR train station and the Ishikawa concert hall, the ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Kanazawa is an ideal base to explore the city. Among the dining options is the Unkai restaurant, which serves wagyu steaks, is set on tatami mats and looks out over the manicured garden. Kaga Teppanyaki restaurant on the 19th floor has views out to the Sea of Japan.

RIHGA Gran Kyoto

RIHGA Gran Kyoto is a modern and elegant hotel ideally located just a short walk from Kyoto Station, offering both convenience and comfort for travellers. Blending traditional Japanese aesthetics with contemporary design, the hotel features stylish rooms and thoughtful amenities including an on-site restaurant and public bath.

Grand Prince Hotel Hiroshima

The Grand Prince Hotel Hiroshima is located in Moto-Ujina Park on Hiroshima Bay, surrounded by Seto Inland Sea National Park and a 15-minute drive from Hiroshima city centre. Miyajima Island can be reached in less than 30 minutes by high-speed ferry from Moto-Ujina Pier in front of the hotel. Due to the hotel's triangular building structure, all rooms have views of Hiroshima Bay. The hotel has five dining venues, serving Chinese, Japanese and international cuisine.

Villa Fontaine Grand Haneda Airport

Conveniently located at Haneda Airport, Villa Fontaine Grand offers a modern and comfortable retreat for travellers. This contemporary hotel features spacious, well-appointed rooms designed for relaxation, with thoughtful amenities to ensure a pleasant stay. At the restaurant enjoy a variety of dishes made with seasonal ingredients buffet-style or a la carte.

What’s included

Porterage at hotels and train stations
Cherry blossom season departures
Bullet train travel
Guided sightseeing & entrance fees
10 breakfasts & 4 lunches
Experienced local tour manager
Transfers in air-conditioned vehicles
Direct international flights
Flexible - extensions & flight upgrades available
4-star accommodation
Small group size - average 14 people (max 18)

Dates & prices

Indicative supplier snapshot. Confirm price, room basis and availability before booking. Monthly estimates deduct a £250 deposit per person for Europe or £395 elsewhere, then divide by whole monthly payments ending no later than 42 days before departure. Rounded to the nearest pound; final payment adjusted.

London and Manchester departures available. Published tour fares are indicative and not airport-specific; confirm your selected airport and quote with Kat & Simon.

40 published departure and room-basis records. Standard prices are per person sharing; solo fares are labelled separately. Sold-out records are shown for reference.

Departure	Departure point	Duration	Room basis	Price per person	Status
15 March 2027	London	12 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £7,495~~ £7,295 Save £200 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
15 March 2027	Manchester	12 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £7,495~~ £7,295 Save £200 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
22 March 2027	London	12 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £7,645~~ £7,420 Save £225 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
22 March 2027	Manchester	12 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £7,645~~ £7,420 Save £225 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
29 March 2027	London	12 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £8,895~~ £8,645 Save £250 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
29 March 2027	Manchester	12 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £8,895~~ £8,645 Save £250 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
5 April 2027	London	12 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £8,545~~ £8,295 Save £250 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
5 April 2027	Manchester	12 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £8,545~~ £8,295 Save £250 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
4 October 2027	London	12 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £7,945~~ £7,720 Save £225 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
4 October 2027	London	12 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £10,740~~ £10,440 Save £300 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
4 October 2027	Manchester	12 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £7,945~~ £7,720 Save £225 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
4 October 2027	Manchester	12 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £10,740~~ £10,440 Save £300 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
8 November 2027	London	12 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £6,995~~ £6,795 Save £200 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
8 November 2027	London	12 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £9,790~~ £9,515 Save £275 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
8 November 2027	Manchester	12 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £6,995~~ £6,795 Save £200 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
8 November 2027	Manchester	12 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £9,790~~ £9,515 Save £275 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
13 March 2028	London	12 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £8,495~~ £8,245 Save £250 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
13 March 2028	London	12 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £11,590~~ £11,265 Save £325 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
13 March 2028	Manchester	12 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £8,495~~ £8,245 Save £250 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
13 March 2028	Manchester	12 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £11,590~~ £11,265 Save £325 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
20 March 2028	London	12 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £8,695~~ £8,445 Save £250 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
20 March 2028	London	12 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £11,790~~ £11,440 Save £350 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
20 March 2028	Manchester	12 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £8,695~~ £8,445 Save £250 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
20 March 2028	Manchester	12 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £11,790~~ £11,440 Save £350 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
27 March 2028	London	12 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £9,995~~ £9,720 Save £275 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
27 March 2028	London	12 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £13,090~~ £12,715 Save £375 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
27 March 2028	Manchester	12 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £9,995~~ £9,720 Save £275 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
27 March 2028	Manchester	12 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £13,090~~ £12,715 Save £375 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
3 April 2028	London	12 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £9,795~~ £9,520 Save £275 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
3 April 2028	London	12 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £12,890~~ £12,515 Save £375 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
3 April 2028	Manchester	12 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £9,795~~ £9,520 Save £275 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
3 April 2028	Manchester	12 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £12,890~~ £12,515 Save £375 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
2 October 2028	London	12 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £8,745~~ £8,495 Save £250 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
2 October 2028	London	12 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £11,840~~ £11,490 Save £350 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
2 October 2028	Manchester	12 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £8,745~~ £8,495 Save £250 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
2 October 2028	Manchester	12 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £11,840~~ £11,490 Save £350 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
6 November 2028	London	12 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £7,995~~ £7,770 Save £225 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
6 November 2028	London	12 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £11,090~~ £10,765 Save £325 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
6 November 2028	Manchester	12 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £7,995~~ £7,770 Save £225 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
6 November 2028	Manchester	12 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £11,090~~ £10,765 Save £325 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability

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