DAY 1: AUSTRALIA - TOKYO

Depart Australia on your flight to Tokyo. On your 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 today is under the guidance of your teachers. Exchange your Japan Rail Pass vouchers for the Rail Pass and book your train times for the upcoming week. Today you might like to travel by train to Disneyland and for a fun day experiencing the rides and attractions (admission own arrangement). Return to your accommodation.

DAY 3: TOKYO - TAKAYAMA (B)

After breakfast activate and start using your JR Rail Pass to travel to Gifu prefecture to the traditional township of Takayama. Buy your bento box on the train! On arrival meet your guide and board your private coach to travel to a traditional hands on Gohei-mochi making workshop. Transfer by private coach to your accommodation.

DAY 4: TAKAYAMA (B)

After breakfast use your JR Rail Pass to make your way to the Takayama bus terminal to catch the local bus to Hida Folk Village (Hida no Sato), an open-air museum exhibiting over 30 traditional thatched roof houses constructed like hands in prayer. Enjoy a chop stick making workshop in one of the thatched roof houses. Catch the local bus back to the Takayama bus terminal and walk to your accommodation.

DAY 5: TAKAYAMA - KYOTO (B)

After breakfast use your JR Rail Pass to travel to Kyoto. On arrival make your way to your accommodation. The remainder of the day is under the guidance of your teachers. Spend the afternoon walking around this magnificent city. Tonight enjoy exploring Kyoto city at night - there are many interesting places to see and things to do within close proximity of your accommodation.

DAY 6: KYOTO (B)

After breakfast explore the city of Kyoto with its many cultural and historical sites under the guidance of your teachers using your JR Rail Pass. Choose from a range of activities including fan painting, activities at the Kyoto Handicrafts Centre or sushi making. Or you might prefer to visit Harry Potter World at Universal Studios (rather than visit Disneyland in Tokyo).

DAY 7: KYOTO - HIROSHIMA (B)

After breakfast use your JR Rail Pass to travel on the Shinkansen to Hiroshima. On arrival make your way to your accommodation. In the afternoon we recommend catching the ferry to Miyajima Island. Visit the famous Itsukushima Shrine, see the beautiful deer or even take a walk on one of the hiking trails. Enjoy the evening under the guidance of your teachers.

DAY 8: HIROSHIMA

Commence your self-guided walking tour of Hiroshima. There are many places of interest to visit including the Peace Memorial Park, the A-Bomb Dome and the Hiroshima Memorial Cathedral for World Peace, all within walking distance of your accommodation. Use you JR Rail Pass for the remainder of the day under the guidance of your teachers.

DAYS 9-10: HIROSHIMA - OSAKA - AUSTRALIA

Use your JR Rail Pass to travel by Shinkansen to Osaka airport for your flight back to Australia.