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WORLD HERITAGE SITES

15 days / 14 nights

This program is designed for fans of cultural and historical sites listed as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO.
Discover the treasures of Japan.

Day 1 TOKYO
Welcome by our representative at the airport, transfer and check-in at the hotel.

Day 2 TOKYO
Discover the Asakusa district with the Senso-ji temple and stroll along the Sumida River. Visit the Meiji-jingū shrine, then immerse
yourself in the Harajuku and Omotesando districts.

Day 3 TOKYO - NIKKO - TOKYO
Full day in Nikko, famous for its richly decorated temples and shrines. The Tōshō-gū, dedicated to the shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu, is a
must-see. Return to Tokyo at the end of the day.

TOKYO - MOUNT FUJI - KAWAGUCHIKO
Day 4
Head for the lake region around Mount Fuji, in particular Kawaguchiko. Time to enjoy a beautiful view of the sacred volcano, and stroll
along the lakeshore. You can also visit a local onsen. Overnight in Kawaguchiko.

Day 5 KAWAGUCHIKO - KYOTO
Departure for Kyoto by shinkansen (high-speed train). Settle in this ancient imperial capital, the cultural heart of Japan. Stroll through
the Gion district in search of historic alleys.

Day 6 KYOTO
Visit UNESCO-listed temples such as Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion) and Ryoan-ji with its famous Zen garden. Visit Shimogamo Shrine or
Kiyomizu-dera Temple. End of the day at leisure in the old town.

Day 7 KYOTO
Discover other UNESCO sites such as Ginkaku-ji (Silver Pavilion), Nijo Castle or the Tōfuku-ji garden. You can also visit the Nishiki
market or take part in a tea ceremony.

Day 8 KYOTO - NARA - KYOTO
Day trip to Nara, Japan's first capital, famous for its ancient temples. Visit the Tōdai-ji and its immense Buddha, as well as the Kasuga
Taisha shrine. Return to Kyoto in the late afternoon.

Day 9 KYOTO - HIMEJI - KYOTO
Morning departure for Himeji. Visit the majestic Himeji Castle, the best preserved in Japan. Possibility of visiting the Koko-en gardens
before returning to Kyoto for the night.

Day 10 KYOTO - HIROSHIMA
Head for Hiroshima and visit the Atomic Bomb Dome, a poignant UNESCO site. Also visit the Peace Park and its moving museum.
Overnight in Hiroshima.

Day 11 HIROSHIMA - MIYAJIMA
Excursion to the island of Miyajima, famous for its Itsukushima shrine and floating torii. Stroll through the island's narrow streets and
climb or take the cable car up to Mount Misen. Overnight on the island.

Day 12 MIYAJIMA - KUMANO KODO
Travel to the mountainous Wakayama region to discover the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage paths. Settle into a ryokan, a traditional inn, or a
temple for a spiritual night. Possibility of taking a thermal bath (onsen) in the evening.

Day 13 KUMANO KODO - OSAKA
Visit the Kumano Nachi Taisha shrine and the famous Nachi waterfall. Walk along a section of the pilgrimage path through centuries-
old cedars. Return to Osaka in the evening.

Day 14 OSAKA - TOKYO
Day at leisure to shop, relax or discover modern districts such as Dotonbori (Osaka) or Shibuya (Tokyo).

Day 15 TOKYO - DEPARTURE

This program does not include all of Japan's UNESCO World Heritage Sites. A complete program including all sites is available upon request.