DAY 1: AUSTRALIA – TOKYO

Fly from Australia for an evening arrival at Narita or Haneda. On arrival you will be met by a local representative who will escort you to your private coach. Transfer to your accommodation.

DAY 2: TOKYO (B)

After breakfast meet your guide and board your private coach for a guided tour of Tokyo including the Meiji Shrine, drive by the National Diet Building, the Imperial East Garden (on Monday and Friday see the Imperial Palace Plaza instead), Asakusa Kannon Temple and Nakamise Shopping Arcade, Ginza. The remainder of the day is under the guidance of your teachers.

DAY 3: TOKYO (B)

Today is under the guidance of your teachers. You might like to travel by train to Disneyland for a fun day experiencing the rides and attractions (admission by own arrangement).

DAY 4: TOKYO – HAKONE (B)

After breakfast check out of your accommodation and travel by train to Shinjuku Station and exchange your Hakone Free Pass voucher for self-guided travel to historical Hakone. With Mt Fuji in the background and placid Lake Ashi, Hakone is surrounded by scenic mountains and boasts abundant hot springs, zoological gardens and museums.

DAY 5: HAKONE – KYOTO (BD)

After breakfast check out of your accommodation and use your Kansai Hiroshima Pass to travel to Kyoto by local train and bullet train. On arrival check in to your accommodation.

DAY 6: KYOTO (BD)

After breakfast board your private coach for a half day guided tour of Kyoto including: Nijo Castle, Golden Pavilion, and Kyoto Imperial Palace. The remainder of the day is under the guidance of your teachers using your Kansai Hiroshima Day Pass.

DAY 7: KYOTO (BD)

After breakfast today is under the guidance of your teachers using your Kansai Hiroshima Day Pass.

DAY 8: KYOTO - HIROSHIMA – KYOTO (B)

Early breakfast this morning then use your Kansai Hiroshima Day Pass and board the Shinkansen for travel to Hiroshima. Places of interest to visit are Miyajima Island, the Peace Memorial Park and the A-bomb Dome. Return to Kyoto late afternoon.

DAY 9: KYOTO - NARA - KYOTO (B)

After breakfast, under the guidance of your teachers, use your Kansai Hiroshima Day Pass to make your way to Nara, site of the famous Kofuku-ji and Todai-ji Temples. Return to Kyoto this afternoon.

DAYS 10-11: KYOTO - OSAKA - AUSTRALIA (B)

After breakfast check out of your accommodation and leave your luggage with reception while you do some last minute sightseeing or shopping. Return to your accommodation, pick up your luggage and board your private coach to transfer to Osaka (Itami) Airport for your flight home.