Imperial Japan

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"Good accommodation, well organised interesting itinerary"   Valerie Bale

Our journey takes us from Tokyo along the historic Nakasendo Path to the historic capital of Kyoto. With a stay in the Hakone National Park for views of Mount Fuji, we see ancient traditions and the ultramodern combined in this fascinating country.

As well as seeing some of the highlights, this holiday introduces parts of Japan seldom visited by tourists. Pass through small post towns, and lovely mountain scenery with a multi-day walk on a path through the Japan Alps, combined with staying in a traditional inn (ryokan) for a taste of traditional Japan.

Holiday highlights

• Walk on the historic Nakasendo Path through the Japan Alps
• Explore the gardens and shrines of ancient Kyoto
• Walk by lakes and mountains in the shadow of Mt Fuji
• See the modern sides of Japan in Tokyo and Kyoto, with a journey on the bullet train
• Stay in a ryokan, a traditional Japanese inn, for an authentic experience
• Try delicious and varied Japanese food

Price includes:

• 11 nights’ accommodation in en-suite rooms (except in the ryokans, which usually have shared facilities)
• Half Board from dinner on arrival to breakfast on departure, except 1 dinner, and including 2 lunches
• A full programme of guided walks led by a local tour director and an HF Holidays' leader
• All sightseeing and entrance fees
• Travel by coach/minivan, train and public transport