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Japan: From the World Expo to Hakone

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Discover Japan, a country where age-old traditions and futuristic modernity coexist harmoniously. From Kyoto, the UNESCO World Heritage cultural capital, to Tokyo, the vibrant, avant-garde metropolis, this journey takes you on a journey of discovery of the archipelago's cultural, natural and historical treasures.

Atouts principaux du voyage

Visite de l’Exposition Universelle d’Osaka : dans un événement mondial unique
Découvrez des sites emblématiques de Kyoto : le Pavillon d’Or (Kinkakuji), le jardin zen Ryōan-ji et le quartier historique de Gio, symbole des traditions japonaises.
Expérience authentique dans un ryokan à Hakone
Immersion dans la nature spectaculaire de Hakone et du Mont Fuji

Discover Japan: an unforgettable journey to the heart of tradition and modernity

Plunge into the heart of Japan, a fascinating country where ancestral traditions and modern innovations coexist harmoniously. From Kyoto, the city of a thousand temples classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site, to Tokyo, a futuristic and dynamic metropolis, this journey offers a unique cultural immersion. Between Zen gardens, majestic sanctuaries and bustling districts, Japan reveals its many facets, seducing culture lovers and technology enthusiasts alike.
Explore emblematic, must-see sites

This carefully designed tour takes you on a journey of discovery of Japan's gems. You'll start inOsaka and the World Exposition, a major international event exploring the future of our society. Then on to Nara, the ancient capital, where you'll marvel at the Great Buddha and the park's free-roaming deer. Kyoto, a veritable showcase of traditions, unveils its treasures: the Golden Pavilion, the Kiyomizu temple, and the delicate art of the tea ceremony.
Between grandiose nature and unique experiences

The journey continues with Hakone, where the fumaroles of Owakudani and the spectacular panorama of Mount Fuji will take your breath away. A peaceful cruise on Lake Ashi will offer unforgettable moments of contemplation. Finally, Tokyo, the true beating heart of Japan, invites you to explore its iconic districts such as Shibuya, Harajuku or Ginza, and discover its historic landmarks such as the Meiji Jingu Shrine.
Cultural and human immersion

Accompanied by passionate French-speaking guides,this trip is a true immersion in Japanese history and culture. Also enjoy the local gastronomy, temples imbued with spirituality and enchanting landscapes that make Japan an unrivalled destination.
Treat yourself to a voyage of discovery

This journey to Japan is much more than just a trip: it's amoving and enriching experience that combines tradition, modernity, nature and culture. Are you ready for an exceptional adventure in the Land of the Rising Sun?

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Day 1

PARIS - OSAKA

Meeting point at Paris CDG airport and flight to Osaka (with stopover). All services and overnight on board.

Day 2

OSAKA

Arrival at Osaka airport in the afternoon. Welcome by your English-speaking assistant and transfer to your hotel.

Stop for a snack at a local restaurant.

Transfer to Dotonburi, Osaka's long-standing entertainment district.

Dinner at a local restaurant. Free time after dinner in the district and along the quays.

Overnight at hotel.

Day 3

OSAKA WORLD EXPOSITION

Breakfast at the hotel.

Departure by public transport with a French-speaking assistant to the World Expo site. Entrance tickets to the exhibition included. The assistant's mission ends on arrival at the site. The theme of the exhibition is: Designing the society of the future, imagining tomorrow's life. The 3 sub-themes are: saving lives / inspiring lives / connecting lives.

Meals on your own. Day at leisure.

Return to the hotel in the late afternoon with your English-speaking assistant by public transport. Overnight at hotel.

Day 4

OSAKA WORLD EXPOSITION

Breakfast at the hotel.

Departure by public transport with a French-speaking assistant to the World Expo site. Exhibition tickets included. The assistant's mission ends on arrival at the site.

Meals on your own. Day at leisure.

Return to the hotel in the late afternoon with your English-speaking assistant by public transport. Overnight at hotel.

Day 5

OSAKA / NARA / KYOTO

Breakfast at the hotel.

Departure for Nara (by private bus with your English-speaking guide), one of Japan's major cultural sites. This ancient capital is surrounded by wooded hills, temples and magnificent parks.

Visit Todaiji Temple with the Great Buddha.

Lunch at a restaurant. Discover Nara Park. It's better known as "Deer Park", where tame deer and doe roam freely. Visit Kasuga Shrine, dating back to 710, the year Nara was founded.

Continuation to Fushimiinari (1h drive). Fushimi Inari is one of the country's most impressive shrines.

Then off to Kyoto, Japan's cultural and historical capital, with its more than 2,000 temples, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Arrival in Kyoto. Check-in at your hotel. Dinner at restaurant. Overnight at hotel.

Day 6

KYOTO

Breakfast at the hotel.

Meet your guide at 9am in the hotel lobby for a day of sightseeing by coach.

Visit Kyoto with : Ryōan-ji, the perfect example of a Zen garden of stone and sand. The Kinkakuji "Golden Pavilion" temple. Nishiki Market, a long covered shopping arcade in the heart of Kyoto. Some free time.

Lunch of yakitori skewers at the restaurant.

In the afternoon, visit the Kiyomizu Temple. Option: Introduction to the tea ceremony: we'll teach you how to enjoy matcha tea, a truly traditional Japanese art. Or free time. Stroll through the historic geisha district, Gion.

Dinner at the restaurant. Night at the hotel.

Day 7

KYOTO / HAKONE

Breakfast at the hotel.

One piece of luggage per person sent to your hotel in Tokyo. Bring a small bag with all you need for the night in Hakone. Meet your English-speaking guide in the hotel lobby. Transfer by public transport to Kyoto station to take the Shinkansen train to Odawara (direct / approx. 2 hrs.).

Arrival in Odawara and continuation by coach. Lunch at restaurant.

Continue with the beautiful "Chokoku-no-Mori" open-air museum, entirely dedicated to contemporary sculpture, a successful marriage of art and the beauty of nature.

Check-in at the ryokan (from 3pm).

Dinner and overnight at a ryokan (Japanese room, shared or private bath and toilet (depending on random allocation on site) or similar. - no single occupancy in ryokan.

Day 8

HAKONE / TOKYO

Breakfast at the hotel.

Depart for a visit to Owakudani, "the Great Boiling Valley", where jets of steam and sulfur gush from crevices hidden in the rock, forming an extraterrestrial landscape with Mount Fuji.

Arrival, view of Mount Fuji on a clear day, the fumaroles and the lake. Transfer to the pier and departure for a cruise on Lake Ashi aboard a pirate ship (approx. 35 minutes), one of Mount Fuji's lakes.

Get off the boat near the Hakone sanctuary and discover its red torii on the water!

Late morning, departure for Tokyo by coach with your English-speaking guide (approx. 2h).

Lunch at a restaurant en route.

Discover the Shibuya district, famous for its crossroads, the largest and busiest in the world!

Dinner at the restaurant. Night at the hotel.

Day 9

TOKYO

Breakfast at the hotel.

Departure by coach for a tour of Tokyo. Pass in front of the Imperial Palace, located on the former site of Edo Castle.

Discover the Ginza district, Japan's Champs Elysées.

Lunch at local restaurant.

Visit Meiji Jingu Shrine, Japan's largest Shinto shrine.

Discover the trendy Harajuku district, then pass by Takeshita Street, famous for its young people in fancy dress. Continue on foot along Omotesando shopping street.

Return to hotel. Dinner at the restaurant. Night at hotel.

Day 10

TOKYO - PARIS

Breakfast at the hotel.

Free day and meals. Suggested free visits depending on flight schedule: free visit to the Tokyo National Museum.

Meals on your own. Meeting with a French-speaking assistant at the hotel reception. Transfer to the airport and flight to France.

Day 11

PARIS

Arrival at Paris CDG in the morning. End of our services.