Spirit of Japan 14D/13N

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Enjoy this spectacular 14-day trip through Japan starting in Tokyo. Travel on bullet trains to the cities of Hakone, Kyoto, Hiroshima and Osaka, discovering Japanese countryside and urban culture along the way.
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Overview

Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Discover the iconic culture of Japan Enjoy walking tours in the great Japanese cities Explore the shrines and temples of Kyoto

What's this trip about?

    Enjoy this spectacular 14-day trip through Japan starting in Tokyo. Travel on bullet trains to the cities of Hakone, Kyoto, Hiroshima and Osaka, discovering Japanese countryside and urban culture along the way.

Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeGroup - max of 99 people
Age range3 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityTokyo
End CityOsaka

Destinations

  • Japan

Attractions

  • Hakone
  • Hiroshima
  • Kyoto
  • Osaka
  • Tokyo

Trip includes

    • Railway pass
    • Airport transfers
    • -3N Osaka
    • English speaking guide for some experiences
    • -1N Hakone
    • -4N Kyoto
    • 13B
    • -2N Hiroshima
    • 13N in hostel, 3-star hotels or 4-star hotels
    • -3N Tokyo

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Tokyo, Japan

Upon arrival at the airport, you'l be transferred to your accommodation. Upon your arrival at Narita International Airport, meet our representative outside the arrival hall - they will be holding a sign with your name Enjoy a convenient, hassle-free shared shuttle transfer to your hotel Spend the rest of the day on your own, exploring your surroundings Overnight: Tokyo

Day 2: Tokyo, Japan

Tokyo City tour (B) After breakfast head to the meeting point, your Tokyo tour starts at 9AM, and you should be there at least 10 minutes before departure During the tour, you will visit the Imperial Palace, Senso-ji Temple, walk around Ginza and enjoy shopping and s...

Day 3: Tokyo, Japan

Nikko World Heritage Tour (B) Today starts bright and early, as you should arrive to the meeting point at 8AM Make sure to have big breakfast beforehand, to gather the strength for the entire day! You will visit Nikko Toshogu Srine, and get to enjoy Japanese-style cu...

Day 4: Hakone, Japan

Mt Fuji, Hakone and Hot springs (B) This morning you will meet up at 8AM to depart towards Mt Fuji Later on, you will get to enjoy Japanese-style cuisine, go on a short lake Ashi cruise, take a cableway ride up to the spiritual Hakone Srine Mototsumiya In the end of the, at the end of the day tour, please find your way to the hotel by taxi or public transport. Overnight, Hakone

Day 5: Hiroshima, Japan

Catch a high-speed bullet train to Hiroshima. Spend the morning at leisure, but make sure to catch your train to Hiroshima in time Your train departs at 13:30 Around 4PM you will arrive in Hiroshima, and you will have the rest of the evening off, to explore your new surroundings. Overnight: Hiroshima

Day 6: Hiroshima, Japan

Miyajima tour After breakfast head to the meeting point, to catch your bus to M Miyajimaguchi From Miyajimaguchi to Miyajima Port Go to Miyajima by ferry Here you get to visit Itsukushima Shrine Depart from Miyajimaguchi Take the bus to Peace Memorial Park Visit -...

Day 7: Kyoto, Japan

Head to Kyoto and enjoy a night tour in Kimono After having breakfast, proceed to Hiroshima station by your own Board the Shinkansen Nozomi Exp. and reach Kyoto Station Take a taxi and reach the hotel by your own After arriving to your accommodation, you will have ...

Day 8: Kyoto, Japan

Kyoto Free Day Today, enjoy free time around Kyoto. Today is a free day for you to enjoy Kyoto on your own. Overnight: Kyoto

Day 9: Kyoto, Japan

Today, enjoy free time around Kyoto. Today is a free day for you to enjoy Kyoto on your own. Overnight: Kyoto

Day 10: Kyoto, Japan

Nara City tour After Breakfast proceed for Kyoto & Nara City Tour At 8:30AM you need to arrive to the meeting point on your own During the day you will visit - Nijo Castle, Kinkaku-ji Temple, Kyoto Imperial Palace, Kitano Tenmangu Shrine From Kyoto you will hea...

Day 11: Osaka, Japan

Osaka walking tour After an early breakfast, travel to Osaka by JR Special Rapid service trains Around 10AM you will reach Osaka, you can check into your accommodation and enjoy some free time Later, you will visit floating garden observatory and board a local train...

Day 12: Osaka, Japan

World Heritage Site - Mt Koya Tour After Breakfast Proceed for the tour At 8:30AM depart from Nankai Namba Station to Gokurakubashi Station (Nankai Railway) Depart from Gokurakubashi Station to Koyasan Station Later on sightseeing at Mt Koya and visit Okuno-in an...

Day 13: Osaka, Japan

Free day in Osaka Today you can enjoy a free day in Osaka

Day 14: Osaka, Japan

Departure day After a nice breakfast it's time to checkout from your accommodation and catch your transfer to Kansai International Airport We wish you a great journey ahead!

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Last Updated: 5/10/2024
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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The Idea...         

Paul Sarfati studied a degree in Entrepreneurship and Marketing at Babson College in Boston from 2001-2005. During his college experience he had the opportunity to create a business plan during his freshman year and continue to develop a business plan through an (Operations Plan, Financial Plan, Marketing Plan) in many different courses. During this process he got lots of help from his best friends Felipe Pimentel, Juan Brando & Nicolas Steiner. His last year in college he developed a final business plan participated in a business class contest and was awarded 1st Place. Thus, after graduating Paul decided to go back to Mexico and start his own business.

Our Founders...               

Founded in 2005, by Paul Sarfati and Arturo Martinez, with a vision to provide an unforgettable learning and travel experience in Mexico for all types of travelers, they decided to start BambaExperience.com. As a world traveler himself, Paul's focus has always been on enjoying every single moment in life, traveling and meeting new people and going to amazing off-the-beaten-path destinations, all while directly interacting with local villagers and appreciating the natural environment during the process.

The Beginning...              

Bamba Experience started operating a hop-on hop-off bus service similar to the one offered by companies such as Oz Experience in Australia, Kiwi Experience in New Zealand, Fez Travel in Turkey, Baz Bus in South Africa, and Busabout in Europe in Mexico. After trial and error, Bamba Experience realized that travelers where very interested on not only being with other backpackers and meeting them, but also they wanted to have the opportunity to travel in Public Buses, and have many more interactions with the local people.

For this reason, Bamba decided to create a new travel method called Hop-on Hop-off Bus Pass, meaning that you still have the same flexibility to stay as long as you want in each destination, and create your own itinerary, but at the same time you will travel not only in shuttle vans with other backpackers but with a mix of public transportation such as Public Buses, Boats, Trains and sometimes flights. The idea behind this is to make sure travelers have the opportunity to travel exactly the same way as if they where traveling on their own, but much easier and with the security that they would be making the most out of their travel experience. Today, BambaExperience.com has grown in size from Paul and Arturo’s original vision to include buses experiences, guides and support staff in Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Chile.

What Bamba Experience Is Today...       

Bamba Experience is the one stop solution for independent travelers in Latin America. Bamba Experience’s purpose is to make independent travel very easy. We help travelers make the most out of their travel experience and give them the opportunity to make their own schedules, choose the route they want to do and let them stay for as long as they want in each destination. Bamba Experience objective is to remove language barriers and the bureaucracy of developing countries by acting as an office where travelers can easily contact us, speak English, make bus bookings, changes to their bus trips, get information on bus schedules, departure points, book day and multi-day trips easily and get information about each destination.. We are like a living guidebook, and respond to the real time necessities of the clients. With our help the traveler will make sure to spend more time traveling, and less time arranging and figuring out their trip. We are expert travelers in Latin America, and we love what we do!!

New Partners...               

In 2010 Laurent Steiner, a passionate traveler and entrepreneur, joined the Bamba Group team in order to grow the company by implementing new marketing and technological advances into the development of co-branded websites such as www.BambaAdventures.com and www.BambaWorld.com. The Bamba Group has become very successful through it's years of operation with thousands of happy travelers. We hope to continue growing with new projects and implementing the same business model in many different countries across the globe with the goal of providing access to the most amazing destinations this planet has to offer.

Our Priorities...

Most importantly, Bambaexperience.com’s primary concern is that every single traveler returns home safely, with a smile on their face, with a list of amazing experiences, new friends and a greater consciousness of our world’s nature and community.

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Cancellation policy

The cancellation policies of this trip when booked through Travelstride are determined by the stated policies of Bamba, the tour operator.

Any cancellation by a Client must be made in writing and be acknowledged by Travelstride in writing. The date on which the request to cancel is received by Travelstride will determine the cancellation fees applicable.

Cancellation for Bamba.

The cancellation fees are expressed hereafter as a percentage of the total tour price, excluding insurance. Cancellation fees for all Bamba products may vary without prior notice.

General cancelations by trip category (for Machu Picchu tours/treks see separate section below)

Cancellation by Client – Travel Passes:

  • Cancellation before requesting any transfer/activity - Full Refund
  • Cancellation after requesting any transfer/activity - No Refund

Cancellation by Client – Day Trips (except Machu Picchu)

  • 7+ days prior to trip departure - Full Refund
  • Between 3 and 6 days prior to trip departure - Charged 50% of total booking price
  • Between 0 and 2 days prior to trip departure - No Refund

Cancellation by Client – Independent, Self-Guided Trips & Tailor-Made Trips*:

  • 60+ days prior to trip departure - Charged 30% of total booking price
  • Between 30 and 59 days prior to trip departure - Charged 50% of total booking price
  • Between 0 and 29 days prior to trip departure - No Refund

*Except Welcome Packages, Voluntour Trips, Air-Expeditions

Cancellation by Client – Welcome Packages, Private Tours & General Adventure Trips**:

  • 90+ days prior to trip departure - Full Refund
  • Between 30 and 89 days prior to trip departure - Charged 50% of total booking price
  • Between 0 and 29 days prior to trip departure - No Refund

**Except Galapagos Trips, Brazil Carnival Tours, Machu Picchu Tours/Treks

Cancellation by Client – bamba Authentic Adventures:

  • 60+ days prior to trip departure - Charged 20% of total booking price
  • Between 30 and 59 days prior to trip departure - Charged 50% of total booking price
  • Between 0 and 29 days prior to trip departure - No Refund

Cancellation by Client – Galapagos Trips & Voluntour Trips:

  • 30+ days prior to trip departure - Charged 50% of total booking price
  • Between 0 and 29 days prior to trip departure - No Refund

Cancellation by Client – Air-Expeditions:

  • 365+ days prior to trip departure - Charged 50% of total booking price
  • Between 90 and 364 days prior to trip departure - Charged 70% of total booking price
  • Between 0 and 89 days prior to trip departure - No Refund

Cancellation by Client – Brazil Carnival Tours:

  • 120+ days prior to trip departure - Charged 25% of total booking price
  • Between 61 and 119 days prior to trip departure - Charged 50% of total booking price
  • Between 0 and 60 days prior to trip departure - No Refund

Specific Cancellations & Changes For Machy Picchu Tours/Treks
Inca Trail Treks to Machu Picchu

Cancellation by Client

  • 30+ days prior to trek departure - Charged 50% of total booking price
  • Between 0 and 29 days prior to trek departure - No Refund

Date Change (subject to availability of permits)

  • 30+ days prior to trek departure - Charged $180 USD
  • Between 7 and 29 days prior to trek departure - Charged $200 USD
  • Between 0 and 6 days - Date changes cannot be made

Switch to Another Machu Picchu Trek

  • 30+ days prior to trek departure - Charged or compensated price difference PLUS a fee of $180 USD
  • Between 7 and 29 days prior to trek departure - Charged or compensated price difference PLUS a fee of $200 USD
  • Between 0 and 6 days prior to trek departure - No switch possible (20% discount on booking another trek)

Other Treks to Machu Picchu (Salkantay, Lares, Inca Jungle, Inca Quarry, Sacred Valley, Choquequirao)

Cancellation by Client

  • 30+ days prior to trek departure - Full Refund
  • Between 7 and 29 days prior to trek departure - Charged 50% of total booking price
  • Between 0 and 6 days prior to trek departure - No Refund

Date Change

  • 30+ days prior to trek departure - No Fees
  • Between 3 and 29 days prior to trek departure - Charged $70 USD
  • Between 0 and 2 days - Date changes cannot be made (20% discount on booking another trek)

Switch to Another Machu Picchu Trek

  • 30+ days prior to trek departure - No Fees
  • Between 3 and 29 days prior to trek departure - Charged or compensated price difference PLUS a fee of $50 USD
  • Between 0 and 2 days prior to trek departure - No switch possible (20% discount on booking another trek)

Machu Picchu by Train Tours

Cancellation by Client

  • 30+ days prior to trip departure - Full Refund
  • Between 3 and 29 days prior to trip departure - Charged 80% of total booking price
  • Between 0 and 2 days - No Refund

Date Change

  • 30+ days prior to trip departure - No Fees
  • Between 3 and 29 days prior to trip departure - Charged $75 USD
  • Between 0 and 2 days - Date changes cannot be made

For more additional details, see the booking conditions of Bamba at the following web address: https://bambatravel.com/terms-conditions/5c78342ec23e0e17d1092e9f.

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Age Requirements
3 years and up
Optional Activities
  • *Osaka Walking Tour
  • *Kobe Walking Tour
  • *World Heritage Site - Mt. Koya Tour
  • *Kyoto Night Tour in Kimono
  • *Mt. Fuji, Hakone & Hot Spring Tour
  • *Hiroshima & Miyajima Tour
  • *Kyoto Tour
  • *Kyoto & Nara City Tour
  • *Nikko World Heritage Tour
  • * Full Day Tokyo City Tour
Additional Information
Trip ID
bambae-58808

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