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• Bangkok: A modular trip means fellow travellers will join and leave at various locations. There’ll be some goodbyes, sure, but there’ll also be plenty of hellos with new like-minded travellers.
• Nara: The currency (that can buy you some unbeatable authentic sushi) in Japan is the Japanese Yen (¥).
• Tokyo: This will depend on which city you arrive at.TokyoTokyo is serviced by two major international airports, Narita and Haneda. You’re welcome to take a taxi to the hotel, but these tend to be quite expensive. That’s why, the best way to reach our hotel is by train. You can purchase tickets from the counter at the airport. And the journey will take you 1-2 hours.Osaka The Kansai International Airport in Osaka is around 45 minutes away from our hotel by bus. And the best way to get there is by bus, that’ll drop you off close to our hotel. You can get your tickets at the counter. We don’t recommend getting a taxi since they tend to be quite expensive.
• Nara: You can bring one bag or suitcase of 73cm x 50cm x 25cm (29” x 20” x 10”), with a max weight of 20kg (44lbs) – plus one piece of hand luggage suitable as a carry-on for flights on this trip.You’ll travel between a few destinations via the Shinkansen (bullet train), and won’t have your main luggage because of the space restrictions. But there’s no need to worry, because we’ll send everything forward to the next hotel via truck.In Hiroshima and Mt Koya, you’ll need to bring an overnight bag since you won’t have your main luggage with you. Your Trip Manager will advise you about what you should bring for each day.
• Nara: Starstruck by the Shinkansen? Same. All bullet train tickets are one-use-only tickets (and not passes). So, you won’t be able to use them after the trip has concluded.
• Nara: A Japan Rail Pass can be quite handy while travelling in Japan. But since we’ve got you covered for the transport, you won’t need a Japan Rail Pass. You’re always welcome to ask your Trip Manager where you can buy one once the trip ends.
• Nara: Currently, Street Kart or Mario Kart aren’t offered on any Contiki trip. Who knows what the future holds, though?

• Kyoto: From ancient temples and colourful shrines to peaceful gardens and geisha-famous streets, this guided tour will show you the best of Kyoto. You’ll visit some of the city’s most celebrated landmarks, including Kiyomizu Temple and the Golden Pavilion, with included entry to Sanjusangendo Temple, while soaking up the traditions, culture and everyday buzz that make Kyoto so unforgettable.
• Hiroshima: Visit the Peace Park and Peace Memorial Museum to commemorate the lives lost after the atomic bomb was dropped on the city. 
• Hiroshima: This way to amazing! These are the sites you always see in those impossibly tranquil pictures of Japan. IRL. 
• Hakone: Prepare to be impressed. An awesome cable car ride is set against dream-like views of Mount Fuji. 
• Tokyo: Check out the Sensoji Temple, one of the most significant temples in Japan, decked with a 5-storey pagoda. Don’t forget to snap a pic under the giant red lantern!
• Tokyo: Get a piece of Japan to take back home from one of the many little stalls here on Nakamise Street, just a short walk from the Sensoji Temple.
• Tokyo: Visit this Shinto shrine in Shibuya, dedicated to the deified spirits of Emperor Meiji and his consort, Empress Shoken. You’ll have the chance to wander through a tranquil forest, passing under the world-famous Tori Gate. And ofc, stop for a picture in front of the many colourful Sake barrels, and make a wish at the sacred Camphor tree.
• Tokyo: Get ready for a riot of colour and vibrant fashion. This was (and still is) a home for Japanese fashion. Grab a vintage bag, a pair of sneakers or a kawaii outfit. And don’t get us started on the food! You’ll find rainbow cotton candy, candy covered strawberries or a rainbow cheese sandwich.
• Tokyo: It’s only the biggest pedestrian intersection in the world! Come watch the world go by (and grab an iconic picture) on the crossing.

Ride the Hakone Ropeway above this mountainous area of Japan for broad views of its rugged landscape. On a clear day, look out for the unmistakable outline of Mount Fuji in the distance.

Hakone’s elevation and volcanic terrain make the cable-car journey a scenic experience in its own right. Fuji sightings depend on the weather, but the changing mountain perspectives offer a memorable way to appreciate this part of the country.

Contiki

Explore the local area of Osaka with your Trip Manager and fellow travellers. This hosted introduction offers a chance to get your bearings and experience the city’s everyday pace together.

Osaka is known for its lively streets and food culture, where casual eateries are as much a part of the city’s character as its historic landmarks. The neighbourhood walk is a relaxed first encounter with that atmosphere.

Discover Kyoto on a guided city tour taking in celebrated sights including Kiyomizu Temple and the Golden Pavilion, alongside colourful shrines, gardens and streets associated with the city’s geisha traditions. Included entry to Sanjusangendo Temple lets you see its extraordinary hall of Buddhist statues.

Kyoto served as Japan’s capital for more than a millennium. Its temple precincts and traditional neighbourhoods offer a close look at the religious, artistic and cultural heritage that still shapes the city.

Visit Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Museum to learn about the atomic bombing of 6 August 1945 and commemorate those who lost their lives. The park’s memorials and the museum’s exhibits give this city sightseeing experience a reflective focus.

Hiroshima’s story also speaks to recovery and its continuing commitment to peace. Spending time at these sites provides essential context for understanding the city beyond the event for which it is known worldwide.

Travel by train and ferry to Miyajima Island, where wooded scenery, roaming deer and the waterfront setting of Itsukushima Shrine create one of Japan’s most recognisable views. See the shrine’s famous torii gate standing in the bay, its appearance changing with the tide.

The shrine has long made Miyajima an important sacred destination. The crossing offers a distinct change of pace from Hiroshima’s streets, with coastal views and traditional architecture to explore on the island.

Visit Meiji Shrine, dedicated to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken, and walk beneath its torii gates through a forested setting. Explore nearby Harajuku, where fashion shops, street style and colourful snacks express a very different side of Tokyo.

The contrast is the draw: a peaceful Shinto shrine close to a neighbourhood closely associated with youth culture. Together, they show how longstanding traditions and contemporary creativity share space in the capital.

Experience Shibuya Crossing on a Tokyo sightseeing tour, watching waves of pedestrians move through the intersection beneath the district’s illuminated signs and screens. Cross with the crowd or take a moment to observe its carefully timed bustle.

This busy junction has become an emblem of contemporary Tokyo. Its scale and energy make it more than a photo stop: it is a chance to feel the rhythm of one of the city’s best-known neighbourhoods.

Join an optional kushi-katsu dinner with your travel group at a local Osaka spot. Taste the city’s skewered, breaded and fried speciality alongside drinks in a lively neighbourhood setting.

Kushi-katsu is closely associated with Osaka’s approachable food culture: informal, sociable and made for sharing around a table. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour, offering a hosted way to sample a local favourite.

Taste Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki at an optional lunch in the city. This savoury dish typically layers batter, cabbage and noodles on a hot griddle, distinguishing it from the mixed-batter style commonly associated with Osaka.

Watching the layers come together is part of the appeal, while the finished dish offers a satisfying introduction to Hiroshima’s local food culture. The lunch is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Explore Senso-ji Temple in Tokyo’s Asakusa district, passing its great red lantern and seeing the temple’s five-storey pagoda. Walk along nearby Nakamise Street, lined with small stalls, on a sightseeing tour of the capital.

Senso-ji is one of Tokyo’s most significant Buddhist temples, while Nakamise’s long-established shopping tradition lends the approach a lively atmosphere. Together, they offer a glimpse of older Tokyo amid the modern metropolis.