The Ultimate Luxury Japan Grand Traverse Alps to Sea 15D14N (Honshu, Shikoku & Kyushu), Fully Guided

From A$26,500.00 Per Person, Twin Share

At a Glance

Route: Tokyo - Nakasendo Way - Kyoto - Shikoku Island - Naoshima - Hiroshima - Kyushu Island - Yakushima Island

A luxury journey from East to West traversing through three of Japan's main islands - Honshu, Shikoku & Kyushu. Combining walks and cultural sightseeings, this comfortable holiday takes in the highlights of the historically and culturally-rich ancient towns of Japan, trekking the ancient trade route of Nakasendo Trail, discovering the picturesque Iya Valley, and hiking on the Yakushima islands where nature has remained untouched for countless millennia. This 15-day/14-night immersion will enthral with its dramatic scenery, awe inspiring scale and depth of history. This truly is the quintessential Japanese experience

The luxurious accommodation is hand picked for this package, including some of the best 4 and 5 star hotels and boutique Japanese ...

Trip Highlights

  • Explore the UNESCO town of Kyoto on two wheels, learn about age-old trades and crafts, the eclectic work of modern artists and more
  • Venture to Iya Valley - one of Japan's Three Hidden Valleys, particularly famous for its vine bridges, stunning scenery, and exciting white water rafting
  • Visit Takamatsu's sprawling Ritsurin Garden on Japan’s Shikoku Island, one of the most beautiful gardens in the country
  • Visit Miyajima, a small wooded island located in the Inland Sea, and admire the most photographed site in Japan - The Floating Torii Gate
  • Trek up to one of the five peaks of Mount Aso, visit the magnificent Takachiho Gorge in the Kyushu Mountains and discover primordial forests of Shiratani Unsuikyo Ravine
  • Walk on the best section of the old Nakasendo Trail for two days passing the picturesque Kiso Valley

What's Included

  • All English speaking guiding services except for Day 12
  • Enjoy delicious traditional cuisine. 14x breakfasts, 4x lunches, 8x dinners
  • English meet and greet at the airport and return private transfers to/from the airports
  • All transportations required during the trip including private transfers, trains, ferries and buses
  • All luggage transfers during the trip. Maximum 1 suitecase per person. Extra luggages can be transferred at additional cost.
  • 14 nights hand picked luxury accommodation (4 & 5 star) mixed with Japanese and Western styles on a twin share basis (single supplement available at addition expense)
  • All entry fees and park fees

Itinerary

DAY 1 Arrive - Tokyo
Palace Hotel Tokyo (5 star)
None
DAY 2 Tokyo - Kiso Valley
Komanoyu
Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 3 Kiso-Fukushima - Magome (Nakasendo Trail Walk) - Tsumago - Kyoto
The Screen (4 star boutique)
Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 4 Kyoto
The Screen (4 star boutique)
Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 5 Kyoto - Iya Valley
Iya Onsen
Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 6 Iya Valley - Takamatsu
Hanajyukai
Breakfast
DAY 7 Takamatsu - Naoshima - Hiroshima
Sheraton Grand Hiroshima (5 star)
Breakfast
DAY 8 Hiroshima & Miyajima
Sheraton Grand Hiroshima
Breakfast
DAY 9 Hiroshima - Kumamoto - Aso - Takachiho
Hanare no Yado Kamigakure
Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 10 Takachiho Gorge - Kagoshima
Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Kagoshima
Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 11 Kagoshima
Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Kagoshima
Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 12 Kagoshima - Yakushima Island ‘The Alps on the Sea’
Sankara Hotel & Spa
Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 13 Yakushima Mountain Trekking
Sankara Hotel & Spa
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 14 Yakushima Forest Trekking
Sankara Hotel & Spa
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 15 Depart
None
Breakfast

Dates & Prices

Daily departure on request. The price is a guide only. Please contact us for a quote with your preferred departure date.  Please contact us to book if you have a group of more than 12 people.

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How To Get There

- The departure point is Tokyo
- The finishing point is Yakushima Island

Walking Distance

Day 1: Arrived in Tokyo
Day 2: Guided Tokyo - Kiso Valley, short walk
Day 3: Guided Nakasendo Trail post town walk. Total walking distance: approx. 8 km, approx. 3 hours
Day 4: Guided full day cycling in Kyoto approx. 20 km, approx. 8 hours
Day 5: Guided Iya Valley walk by private car
Day 6: Guided full day walk in the Ritsurin Garden & 5-hectare open-air museum of Shikoku Village
Day 7: Guided Naoshima art island walk
Day 8: Guided Mt. Misen hike on the Miyajim Island, approx. 6 km return walk
Day 9: Guided Mt Aso walk, approx. 2 hours
Day 10: Guided Takchiho Gorge walk, approx. 1 hour
Day 11: Guided full day sightseeings in Kagoshima, included approx. 3 hours Nagisa Lava Trail walk
Day 12: Kagoshima - Yakushima by jetfoil (passenger-carrying waterjet), self guided
Day 13: Guided full day mountain trekking on the Yakushima Island approx. 10 km, 7-8 hours / Altitude: 1370-1831 meter
Day 14: Guided full day forest trekking on the Yakushima Island approx. 8 km, 7-8 hours / Altitude: 1000-1200 meter
Day 15: Depart from Yakushima Island

Weather & Climate

Japan's weather and climate features four distinct seasons.

Spring is from March to May. It's perhaps one of the very best times to visit Japan as temperatures are pleasantly warm without being too hot, with daytime temperatures ranging between 21°C to 26°C. The country is ablaze with beautiful white and pink cherry blossom and plenty festivals to enjoy.

Summer is from June to August and the country experiences a three to four-week rainy season. It is hot and humid during this time and temperatures are often in the high 30’s. If you plan on visiting Japan during the summer weather, northern areas such as Hokkaido or the mountains of Tohoku or Chubu are the most comfortable places to escape the heat.

Autumn is from September to November and is characterised by light breezes and cooler temperatures of around 8-10°C. It is also a wonderful time to visit Japan. The country turns into a haven of red and scarlet leaves which contrast strikingly against the deep blue clear skies and almost as impressive as the stunning cherry blossoms.

Winter is from December to February. It is a magical time to visit as the landscape is turned white with snow. It's the perfect time to go skiing or check out the hot springs, especially venture to the ski slopes of Hokkaido or Nagano. It's Okinawa is a great place to visit during the winter as it is not quite as cold as the rest of Japan’s weather.

Other Information

Onlyluxe Travel acts as travel agency and work with different tour operators.

Payment Detail
All pricing is in Australian dollars and are quoted on a per person twin share basis. A supplementary price is available (see below). Bookings are not confirmed until full payment and the signed Booking Form has been received by Onlyluxe Travel.

A non-refundable 30% deposit is payable within 7 days of your booking, with the final balance due 60 days prior to departure. If a booking is made 60 days or less before departure, the full payment is payable immediately. Last minute bookings are payable before arrival. Failure to pay on time may result in automatic cancellation of a booking with cancellation penalties payable to Onlyluxe Travel. If you pay by credit card or PayPal a surcharge will be added to the total price.

Single Supplement
All accommodation is twin share. Single guests will share with someone of the same gender. If a single room is demanded, a supplementary price of will apply. The supplementary price refers to our quotation and needs to be stipulated at the time of booking.

General Cancellation Policies
- Outside of 60 days monies will be refunded less 30% of full fee
- Within 60 days prior to arrival all monies will be forfeited
- No refunds will be given in the event of non-arrival, any unused services or unused nights due to flight or weather disruption
- We strongly recommend guests protect themselves with travel insurance and medical insurance

Please Note: Cancellations must be advised in email and will take effect from the date they are received.

Liability
The participant agrees to indemnify Onlyluxe Travel, and its servant, tour operator and agents, in relation to any liability, loss and damage which the tour operator, or its servants and/or agents may incur as a result of the participants, negligence or misconduct during the tour.

Smoking is not permitted on the bus, or in tents or in other accommodation being used by tour operator at the time that a trip is being conducted.

Child Policy
Please consult travel consultant on age limit.

Changes to Itineraries
Local conditions may necessitate changes to sightseeing, walking and driving routes, camping and accommodation locations. While every effort will be made to provide the services and experiences as offered in our brochure, on our website, and in our trip letters, we reserve the right to vary your itinerary. In the event that we are forced to change your arrangements, substitute arrangements of a similar standard will be provided. The tour operator will not be liable where interruptions to itineraries are caused by weather conditions, technical problems to transport used by the tour operator, industrial action, political or civil commotion or other circumstances beyond our control. We refer you to the conditions regarding travel insurance.

Changes in Prices
While we will do its utmost to honour its pricing unforeseen circumstances may mean that prices may be subject to change without notice.

Pre-Existing Medical Conditions and Age Limits
You need to advise Onlyluxe travel and the tour operator on any pre-existing medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability that might reasonably be expected to increase the risk of your requiring medical attention, or that might affect the normal conduct of a trip and the enjoyment of other trip members. Onlyluxe Travel and the tour operator may require an assessment of your medical condition from a qualified medical practitioner. If you fail to adequately notify the tour operator of any pre-existing medical conditions and/or disability, the tour operator reserves the right, at its reasonable discretion, to cancel your participation in a trip at any time, including after the commencement of your trip, with no right of refund if your medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability could be reasonably expected to affect the normal conduct of the trip and the enjoyment of other trip members.

Cancellation by The Tour Operator
The walks take place in very special wilderness settings. The tour operator is at the mercy of nature in all her beauty and all her fury. The tour operator will under no circumstance knowingly place at risk the health and well-being of our guests and guides. In the case of natural threats, acts of God and the like (e.g. bushfires, impassable snow, etc) the tour operator may need to cancel a walk with very little notice. In some cases, this can occur after the walk has commenced. The tour operator reserves the right to cancel any walk up to 60 days prior to departure if a minimum of 4 walkers are unable to meet for a tour. If the tour operator needs to cancel for any reason, the cost of the walk or any other costs associated with travel to the designated pick up point, overnight accommodation, meals, etc will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore we strongly recommend travel insurance be taken out prior to travel.

Force Majeure
'Force Majeure' means (without restriction) any event which Onlyluxe Travel or its third party providers could not, even with due care, foresee or avoid. Force Majeure covers events such as, but not limited to, adverse weather conditions, fire and all similar events beyond our control. In the case of Force Majeure Onlyluxe Travel will not accept liability, and reserves the right to change and cancel trips.

Evacuations
In rare circumstances, due to injury or unforeseen illness, the tour operator may need to evacuate you from a remote part of the walk. Helicopter evacuations are expensive and in most cases will be at a cost to the customer.

For Australian residents, under the Australian Government Medicare Act, it is prohibited for any domestic travel insurance product to provide any financial reimbursement with regard to ambulance or air ambulance services. We therefore strongly advise our customers to take specific ambulance cover through their health insurance provider. Evacuation cost will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore it is also strongly recommended that our customers take out travel insurance to cover (amongst other things) the costs associated with evacuation.

Travel Insurance
In view of the heavy cancellation penalties applied to cancelled reservations in certain circumstances, we strongly recommends suitable travel insurance be purchased at the time the holding deposit is paid. We recommend insurance cover that covers any loss which may be suffered due to cancellation. We also strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance against loss of baggage and medical expenses.

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