Japan in Winter by Train

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FAQs

• 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?

Included Experience

• 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 Shōken. 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.

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