Japan - Futur Japan Tour

12 APRIL ROME FIUMICINO / DUBAI - direction TOKYO
Departure from Italy on an Emirates flight via Dubai to Tokyo. Meals and overnight on board.

13 APRIL TOKYO
Arrival at Tokyo Narita International Airport, disembarkation formalities and collection of luggage. Meeting with the guide and transfer to the hotel by private bus. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.

14 APRIL TOKYO
In the morning, meet your Italian-speaking guide and start sightseeing by public transport. Visit to the sacred shrine Meiji Jingu, immersed in a lush and peaceful forest, and the fashionable Takeshita dori, the lively and colourful central street of the youthful fashion district of Harajuku that slowly fades into the more adult and formal Omotesando, home of the big international brands and dominated by the architecture of world-famous designers. At the end of the visit return to the hotel by public transport. Afternoon at
available for individual activities and time to convert the Japan Rail Pass. Overnight stay.

15 APRIL TOKYO / OSHINO HOKKAI / TOKYO
In the morning, we meet with our Italian-speaking guide and begin our tour by private bus of Japan's most impressive sights, Mount Fuji. We will stop at the Fuji Visitor Centre and after lunch head to Oshino Hokkai. After Lake Oshino dried up, ponds were left in its place near Mount Fuji. The water that forms them comes from the melting snow of Mount Fuji, which filtered down over decades and formed eight ponds. It is said that Oshino Hokkai was a place where pilgrims who came to Mount Fuji to pray would immerse themselves in the pools of water and thus purify their bodies. Since the water in the ponds looks almost like an ocean and the seasonal view of Mount Fuji is renowned for its beauty, the place is very popular with tourists. This pond was classified as a Natural Monument of Japan in 1934, among the 100 most beautiful waters in Japan in 1985, and a World Heritage Site.
together with Mount Fuji in 2013. Return to the hotel in the evening. Overnight stay.

16 APRIL TOKYO / KANAZAWA
In the morning transfer by public transport to Tokyo Station and departure by fast train to Kanazawa using the Japan Rail Pass. A trip to Kanazawa is like magically diving into the Japan of the feudal period. The streets lined with stately homes, the old pleasure quarters, the castle and the magnificent Kenrokuen garden make it one of the most fascinating destinations. Kanazawa is also a veritable treasure trove of artistic handicrafts: there are Kaga-Yuzen silk kimonos, Kutani and Ohi ceramics, Wajima lacquerware treated in both leaf and gold dust, and so on. Very prestigious Nō performances also contribute to the great refinement of this city, as does the famous traditional cuisine. Arrival in Kanazawa and free transfer to the hotel, located near the station. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight stay.

17 APRIL KANAZAWA / SHIRAKAWAGO / KANAZAWA
In the morning, using the Nohi bus, we visit the UNESCO heritage village of Shirakawa-go, famous for its thatched-roof farmsteads. The farmsteads are quite amazing structures, designed to withstand harsh winters, providing a place to work and live. Many of the houses are now restaurants, museums or minshuku. Return to Kanazawa in the afternoon by Nohi Bus. Time at leisure. Overnight stay.

18 APRIL KANAZAWA / KYOTO
In the morning free transfer to Kanazawa station and departure by fast train to Kyoto using the Japan Rail Pass. Arrival and free transfer to the hotel. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight stay.

19 APRIL KYOTO
A day dedicated to visiting Kyoto with an Italian-speaking guide using a private bus. You will visit the world-famous Kinkaku-ji temple, also known as the Golden Pavilion, because of its structure covered almost entirely with pure gold leaves. In addition to the pavilion, which contains the Buddha's relics, the complex is completed by a lush garden and a pond reflecting the temple's splendour. Afterwards, stop at Nijo Castle, which represents the strength and power that the shogun or warlords wielded
on the Emperor during the Edo period (1603-1867). Due to its historical importance, majesty and UNESCO World Heritage status, it is one of Japan's most famous castles. We will continue to the Kiyomizu-dera Temple, also a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most iconic places in Japan. Located to the east of the city, the 'Temple of Pure Water' stands on the waters of the Otowa waterfall from which it takes its name, and offers an impressive view of the city. At the end walk through the traditional quarters of Ninenzaka
and Sannenzaka, whose cobbled streets are lined with a myriad of craft shops, workshops, tea houses, small cafés and traditional restaurants. You will feel as if you are stepping back in time! Return to the hotel in the afternoon. Overnight stay.

20 APRIL KYOTO
Day at leisure for individual activities. Optional visits to Fushimi Inari and Nara can be purchased locally. Depart early in the morning for the Fushimi Inari -Taisha shrine, best known for its path through the forest, characterised by the many red torii gates under which one must pass to reach the top of the hill. We continue on to Nara. Visit the ancient capital and its emblematic sites, namely the park with its iconic deer, and Todaiji Temple with its
large statue of Buddha. At the end of the visit return by train to Kyoto. Overnight stay.

21 APRIL KYOTO / HIROSHIMA
In the morning free transfer to Kyoto Station and departure by fast train to Hiroshima. Using your Japan Rail Pass you will take the ferry to visit Miyajima "The island where men and gods coexist", a sacred place since the Itsukushima shrine was built there in 593 AD (but the buildings date back to the 12th century). This shrine, dedicated to the goddess guardian of the seas, has the distinction of being built partly in the sea, with buildings on stilts and a torii a few dozen metres offshore. The magnificent scenery, beautiful beaches and hiking trails make the island an ideal summer destination. But the island also retains its charm in autumn, with its flaming maple trees, or in spring with the cherry trees in blossom. At the end of the individual tour, return to Hiroshima by public transport. Check-in at the hotel. Overnight stay.

22 APRIL HIROSHIMA / OSAKA
Morning at leisure, possibility of individual visit to Hiroshima Museum. Meeting with the tour leader and departure for Osaka by fast train using the Japan Rail Pass. Arrival in Osaka and free transfer to hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay.

23 APRIL OSAKA
A day dedicated to visiting the Osaka Expo, which can be reached by public transport. Overnight stay.

24 APRIL OSAKA / DUBAI - direction ROME FIUMICINO
Morning at leisure. Optional visit to Osaka Castle (ticket available for purchase on site). Osaka Castle, located in the city of Osaka, is one of the most famous and historic castles in all of Japan. It was originally built in 1583 by the legendary Daimyo Toyotomi Hideyoshi as a representation of his clan's power in the country's central-western provinces. The castle was destroyed during the Japanese Civil War in 1615, and was rebuilt a couple of times during the Edo period. The present Osaka Castle was rebuilt in 1931 and is an accurate reconstruction of the original one. In the afternoon, transfer by train to the airport. Departure on an Emirates flight bound for Rome with a stopover in Dubai. Meals and overnight on board.

25 APRIL ROME FIUMICINO
Arrival at Rome Fiumicino in the morning. End of services.

The fee includes:
➢ Air travel, Rome/Tokyo - Osaka/Rome, with scheduled Emirates flights in economy class
➢ Private bus transfer from Narita Airport to the hotel in Tokyo
➢ Train transfer from Osaka hotel to Osaka airport
➢ 3 Nights in Tokyo - Hotel Metropolitan Edmont or similar in one night only
➢ 2 nights in Kanazawa - Daiwa Roynet Eki Nishiguchi or similar on an overnight basis only
➢ 3 nights in Kyoto - Comfort Kyoto Horikawagojo or similar in accommodation only
➢ 1 night in Hiroshima - Knot Hiroshima or similar in accommodation only
➢ 2 nights in Osaka - Daiwa Royal D Premium Osaka Shin U. or similar accommodation only
➢ Japan Rail Pass 7 Days Second Class
➢ Visits as per programme
➢ Day Ticket Osaka Expo 2025
➢ Nohi Bus - Kanazawa /Shirakawa-go / Kanazawa
➢ Italian-speaking escort - meeting on site
➢ Reimbursement insurance for medical expenses, luggage
➢ Airport taxes (to be reconfirmed at time of booking)
➢ Entry fee

The fee does not include:
➢ Whatever is not expressly indicated in 'The price includes'.
➢ Cancellation insurance € 110.00
➢ Single room supplement € 990

Documents required: Individual passport with a minimum residual validity of 6 months from the date of departure and compliance with the conditions of entry intoJapan.