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Highlights of Japan | Avanti
from $8,225 pp

  • Duration: 12 Days
  • Destinations: Japan

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Japan`s cultural heartlands, featuring guided tours of Tokyo, Shizuoka, Kyoto, Nara and Kurashiki. Marvel at Tokyo`s vibrant cityscapes; witness a serene garden and fire ceremony; explore Shizuoka`s stunning natural beauty; discover Kyoto`s golden temples; immerse yourself in Nara`s rich cultural heritage; stroll through Kurashiki`s charming historic district. Enjoy top-notch services, including expert local guides, comfortable accommodations and seamless transportation, ensuring an unforgettable journey through Japan`s most iconic destinations.

SPECIAL OFFER:
12-day Independent Tour: Four-Star Hotels: From $8,225 per person

Departs daily year-round, excluding holidays and special events. Select “Price My Trip” to get a free quote from an experienced AAA Northeast travel advisor.

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Included With Your Trip

Inclusions:

  • Accommodations: 4 nights in Tokyo, 1 night in Shizuoka, 3 nights in Kyoto, 1 night in Okayama, 2 nights in Hiroshima
  • Private arrival and departure transfers per city
  • Tokyo Highlights Tour
  • Garden and Fire Ceremony Tour
  • Hikari/Kodama bullet train – Tokyo to Shizuoka
  • Shizuoka Highlights Tour
  • Kodama/Hikari bullet train – Shizuoka to Kyoto
  • Gold Kyoto Highlights Tour
  • Nara excursion
  • Nozomi bullet train – Kyoto to Okayama
  • Kurashiki Highlights Tour
  • Nozomi bullet train – Okayama to Hiroshima
  • Kurashiki excursion
  • Nozomi bullet train
  • Daily breakfast

Member Benefit:

$100 per person savings on packages of 7 nights or longer (must include two or more full-day excursions per person to qualify for the member benefit).


Additional Information

Itinerary: 12-Day Highlights of Japan (Independent Travel)
Day 1: Arrive: Tokyo, Japan
Day 2: Tokyo – City Highlights
Day 3: Tokyo - Garden and Fire Ceremony
Day 4: Tokyo to Shizuoka – City Highlights Tour
Day 5: Shizuoka to Kyoto
Day 6: Kyoto – City Highlights Tour
Day 7: Kyoto – Nara Excursion
Day 8: Kyoto to Okayama – Kurashiki Highlights Tour
Day 9: Okayama to Hiroshima
Day 10: Hiroshima – Kurashiki Excursion
Day 11: Hiroshima to Tokyo
Day 12: Depart Tokyo

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Departure Dates
Start: October 1, 2025
End: October 31, 2025
Price: $9,199 pp


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Start: November 1, 2025
End: November 30, 2025
Price: $9,225 pp


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Start: December 1, 2025
End: December 31, 2025
Price: $8,225 pp


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Product Code: AAA-Avanti_Japan_072325_YH

Prices are per person based on double occupancy and apply to the itinerary as presented. This package has a set price based on the inclusions within the itinerary. Prices may fluctuate

Based on date, which will be noted by one or more rate seasons. Packages are not available during holiday periods, festivals and special events. This package has a set itinerary. Modifications to the packaged itinerary are not possible; however, services can be added to the booking before or after the packaged itinerary. For fully customized itineraries, please contact us by phone or email, or visit us online to create a quote. Avanti Destinations works with a variety of four-star hotel partners for this package. Unlike customized itineraries, hotels are selected by Avanti Destinations and confirmed on the traveler's behalf based upon availability. Hotel names are shared upon confirmation. Avanti Destinations reserves the right to amend rate season pricing and itinerary inclusions based upon supplier contracts and currency fluctuations.