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EXCLUSIVE Airport Lounge pass^

Japan Uncovered

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Destination:
Multiple Cities, Japan
Duration:
18 days
Offer ends:
02 April 2025
Valid for travel:
9 Jun, 16 Jun 2025. Other dates available, seasonal surcharges apply.,

Details

This comprehensive tour of Japan includes all the classic sights and key cultural activities. Travel to the modern city of Tokyo, discover the historic cities of Kyoto and Nara, explore Takayama and Kanazawa and search for snow monkeys in the Japanese Alps. Combining historical sights, beautiful landscapes and immersive experiences, this tour ensures you’ll get the most from this fascinating land.

HIGHLIGHTS: 

  • Admire beautiful Mt Fuji
  • Explore historic Kyoto & Nara
  • Reflect in Hiroshima
  • Search for snow monkeys
  • Visit a traditional wasabi farm

Departure Dates: 3 Sep, 4 Sep, 5 Sep, 7 Sep, 10 Oct, 12 Oct, 14 Oct, 21 Oct, 25 Oct, 26 Oct, 28 Oct, 1 Nov, 2 Nov, 4 Nov, 5 Nov, 8 Nov, 9 Nov, 10 Nov 2025
From $13,880* per person twin share

Departure Dates: 9 Jun, 16 Jun 2025
From $13,080* per person twin share

Departure Dates: 8 Mar, 10 Mar, 11 Mar, 21 Mar, 22 Mar, 25 Mar, 28 Mar, 7 Apr, 14 Apr, 15 Apr, 3 May, 2 Jun, 23 Jun, 21 Jul, 4 Aug, 5 Sep, 8 Sep, 22 Sep, 26 Sep, 30 Sep, 4 Oct, 7 Oct, 11 Oct, 13 Oct, 17 Oct, 18 Oct, 20 Oct, 27 Oct, 28 Oct, 3 Nov, 4 Nov, 8 Nov, 11 Nov 2026.
From $14,680* per person twin share

Departure Dates: 9 May, 10 May, 26 May 2026
From $14,280* per person twin share

Departure Dates: 13 May, 16 May 2026
From $14,080* per person twin share

In partnership with:

Inclusions

  • 15 breakfasts, 14 lunches & 15 dinners
  • International flights and current taxes
  • 15 nights in hand-picked, comfortable hotels
  • All inclusive transport, sightseeing, touring, entrance fees and meals

+ Bonus Extras!

EXCLUSIVE Airport Lounge pass^
  • Includes Companion Flies Free OR 50% discount on airfare for solo travellers~

Itinerary

Fly overnight to the lively, fast-paced city of Osaka. Depending on your time of arrival, the rest of the day is at leisure, perhaps to sample this city's famous shopping and food.

Included: Dinner

Spend the morning in Nara, the small, history-filled city that was Japan's first capital. Stroll through Nara Park to Todaiji Temple and admire the traditional Isui-en Garden. Return to Osaka and visit the impressive Osaka Castle before cruising along the Yodogawa River.

Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Depart Osaka for Hiroshima, stopping en route to explore the magnificent 17th Century Himeji Castle and the neighbouring Koko-en, a traditional-style garden.

Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Hiroshima is a vibrant, forward-thinking city that is a pleasure to explore. Reflect on the city’s tragic past at the Peace Memorial Park and Museum paying homage to the victims of the 1945 atomic bomb. Next, hop on the ferry across to the holy island of Miyajima to visit the Itsukushima Shrine and enjoy some free time.

Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Catch a bullet train to Kyoto. Capital for a thousand years, this enchanting city is the epitome of traditional Japan. Visit Ryoanji Temple, home to Japan's most famous Zen garden and Kinkakuji Temple, also known as 'Golden Pavilion'.

Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy one of Kyoto’s most delightful spots, Kiyomizu, a 17th Century Buddhist temple, before experiencing the age-old rituals of a traditional tea ceremony with a tea master. After lunch, visit Fushimi Inari Shrine, renowned for its 10,000 vermilion torii gates.

Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Depart Kyoto and travel to Kanazawa. Meander through Kenroku-en, one of the Three Great Gardens of Japan, before viewing the excellent art collection of the Kanazawa 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art.

Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Visit the Nomura Samurai House and Garden before departing Kanazawa. Stop in Gokayama for lunch and a hands-on washi paper making workshop. Continue to Shirakawago, where you will explore the 300-year-old Gassho-style Wada House, before reaching Takayama.

Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Browse the local handicrafts and fresh produce at the Miyagawa morning market, wander past some of the lovely traditional houses and visit several of the excellent local museums, including the Festival Floats Museum, Kusakabe Folk Crafts Museum and Takayama Jinya, followed by a stroll down Kamisannomachi Street.

Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Travel to Matsumoto and explore the formidable 16th-century Matsumoto Castle. Visit a miso house and learn about this famous Japanese seasoning. Also spend some time at a wasabi farm to learn about its cultivation before continuing to Nagano.

Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Travel deeper into the Japanese Alps to see the Japanese macaques (snow monkeys) bathe and play in their hot spring pool at the Jigokudani Monkey Park. Continue to Zenkoji, one of Japan's most prolific Buddhist temples.

Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Travel to the Fuji Five Lakes area. Ascend by road to the 5th station (weather permitting), roughly halfway up Mt Fuji, for fantastic views over the surrounding landscapes. Visit the Itchiku Kubota Art Museum to view the elaborate dyed silk creations of artist Kubota Itchiku. Overnight accommodation will be in Mishima or the wider Fuji area.

Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Begin the day with a cruise on the peaceful waters of Lake Ashi. Next, soar high on the Hakone Ropeway over the hilltops to the volcanic Owakudani Valley and discover the dramatic natural hot springs of Mount Hakone. Later, proceed to Tokyo.

Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

A dazzling, high-tech metropolis, Japan's capital has wonderfully traditional roots. Start your explorations at the Imperial Palace East Garden, visit Meiji Shrine and walk the famous Shibuya Crossing.

Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Stroll the vibrant Asakusa district and soak up the ambience of Sensoji, Tokyo's oldest Buddhist temple. Ascend to the observation deck of the 634-metre Skytree and enjoy lunch in a local restaurant. The afternoon is free until the evening, when you will board a traditional yakata boat for a dinner cruise.

Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Fly to Australia, arriving home the same or following day.

Included: Breakfast

Terms & Conditions

*Conditions apply. Prices correct as at 17 Feb 2025 but may fluctuate if surcharges, fees, taxes or currency change. Offers subject to availability. Agents may charge service fees, rates vary. Payments by credit card will incur a surcharge.  Airfare not included unless otherwise stated. All savings and bonus nights (if applicable) are included in the advertised price. Offers may be withdrawn without notice and are not combinable with any other offers unless stated. Please check all prices, availability and other information before booking. Wendy Wu and Helloworld Travel booking terms and conditions apply, see in store for details.

Offer is valid from 28 Feb – 02 April 2025 on a Selected range of tours and departures in 2025 & 2026 to China, Japan, India, Southeast Asia, Sri Lanka, South Korea, Taiwan & South Africa. Tours are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time. Applicable to new bookings only. Wendy Wu Tours reserves the right to release specials which are applicable to new bookings only. Bookings are non-transferable. Offer not combinable with any other offer. Related to Flight inclusive option only: Indicated rates are based on lead in economy airfares, airfare supplements may apply. Departures booked more than 11 months in advance may be subject to air supplements when airline fares are published.

~Companion Flies Free & Solo Travel Discount promotion valid on a selected range of tours and departures in 2025 & 2026. Applicable to new bookings only. Bookings are non-transferable. Offer cannot be combined with any other offer, except Wendy Wu Loyalty Offer. Indicated rates are
based on lead-in economy airfares, airfare supplements may apply at time of booking. Advertised prices include Companion Flies Free and any other savings. Departures booked more than 11 months in advance of travel may be subject to air supplements when airline fares are published. An early flight payment may be required at time of booking to issue tickets depending on airline. ^Lounge Pass is exclusive to Helloworld Travel. Available for departures from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth. Not redeemable for cash or credit. Combinable with selected Companion Flies Free departures only.

A non-refundable deposit of $300pp is to arrive at Wendy Wu Tours or your travel agent within three days of receiving confirmation that space has been held for you. An early flight payment may be required at time of booking to issue tickets depending on airline. Final Balance due day which is 75 days prior to departure (charges may apply if airline tickets already issued). For cancellations made within 75 days, please refer to our standard cancellation policy within our terms and conditions for further information. A valid passport copy must be provided at time of booking to ensure passenger names match with passports. Any spelling corrections made after a deposit is paid must be sent in writing and will incur additional fees, including any ticket reissue fees. Mobile phone number, email address and postcode of residence are mandatory at time of ticketing as required by the Australian Government.

Wendy Wu Tours reserves the right to correct any errors in rates quoted or calculated, or any omissions made at any time during your booking. Any verbal quote given is an indication only of the final price and is subject to confirmation in writing.

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$13,080* | per person twin share
EXCLUSIVE Airport Lounge pass^
Destination:
Multiple Cities, Japan
Duration:
18 days
Offer ends:
02 April 2025
Valid for travel:
9 Jun, 16 Jun 2025. Other dates available, seasonal surcharges apply.

Enquire