Memorie del Giappone (max 12 pax) - 2027

10 days / 9 nights - from Tokyo to Osaka.

Collective tour
small groups, max 12 participants
departures are guaranteed (min 2 participants). Subject to availability
less than 20 days before departure availability on request
local guide in Italian in all locations
transfers and visits using public transportation (trains, subway, buses, shuttles, walking)

Tokyo: The Royal Park Hotel Ginza 6-chome / Monterey Ginza
Takayama: Ryokan Tanabe / Ryokan Hoshokaku
Kanazawa: My Stays Premier
Kyoto: Intergate.

Double rooms in Japan are rare, always upon request and not guaranteed.

For organizational and logistical reasons, participation in optional activities must be confirmed strictly before departure. On-site requests will not be accepted.

MOVEMENTS - all guided tours are done using public transportation or on foot. The walking distances can be long, even 4 or 5 km on full-day tours, with several transfers from one mode of transportation to another. Therefore, we do not recommend the participation of passengers with reduced mobility.

TAXI - The transfers upon arrival (Tokyo Narita or Haneda airport) and departure (Osaka Kansai airport) are done by shared taxi, which means there might be other passengers to wait for at the airport upon arrival, and at your hotel or other hotels in the city upon departure (maximum 3 hotels per ride).

TRAIN FROM KYOTO TO TOKYO + NARITA EXPRESS
On the last day of the tour, if you have an intercontinental connection from Tokyo Narita, for example to Polynesia, you can purchase a ticket for the high-speed Shinkansen Nozomi train from Kyoto to Tokyo (Shinagawa Station) and the Narita Express (NEX) train from Shinagawa to Narita Airport. Price upon request.

Legend: B breakfast, D dinner.

LUGGAGE: A medium-sized luggage (max 20 kg) per person is allowed. Since the luggage space on Japanese trains is very limited, on some occasions the luggage is sent separately to the final destination and it is necessary to have a carry-on bag with the necessary items for overnight stays at intermediate stops. It is possible to add additional luggage to be sent with a supplement (service and supplements upon request). ROOMS: a double room refers to a room with two beds; the double bed is not commonly used in Japan and some hotels do not have them, so it cannot be guaranteed at the time of booking; triple rooms are always double rooms with an additional bed, often smaller than the two existing beds; triple rooms are subject to availability at the time of booking; single rooms can be very small. Requests for smoking rooms, connecting rooms, adjacent rooms, high or low floors, etc., are always on request, never guaranteed. DISABLED: passengers with various types of disabilities can participate as long as they are self-sufficient. In fact, the means of transportation are not equipped with ramps to facilitate boarding and disembarking, and for insurance and safety reasons, neither the driver nor the conductor are authorized to assist passengers. Therefore, the presence of a travel companion who can provide all the necessary assistance is mandatory. Any wheelchairs must be of standard size, foldable, and must fit in the luggage compartment (general information subject to the rules and acceptance of the local service provider). Reservations are always upon request. TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Participants must ensure before departure that they have the necessary and valid documentation for entry into the countries visited during the tour. OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS: Optional excursions in Italian language for free days must be booked before departure. HOTEL / ITINERARY, CHANGES: The organizing company reserves the right to modify the itinerary and/or hotels with others of similar or higher category, means of transportation, etc., if required by unforeseen circumstances and necessary for the safety and normal continuation of the trip. Furthermore, when it is not possible to accommodate all participants in the same hotel, the group will be divided among different hotels of equal category. HOTEL FINAL LIST: indicated in the travel documents. HOTEL, CHECK-IN: as a rule, rooms are assigned starting from 2-3 pm; any early check-in is at the hotel's discretion. The request for a guaranteed early assignment requires booking an extra night prior to arrival. HOTEL, CHECK-OUT: The room must be vacated in the morning, by the time indicated by the hotel; the surcharge for late check-out is equal to an extra night. INTOLERANCES AND SPECIAL DIETARY REGIMES: food intolerances (allergies, celiac disease, etc.) and special dietary regimes (vegan, etc.) must be communicated at the time of booking. Special menus or treatments are not provided or guaranteed, but we will do our best to accommodate the needs of participants. Notifications made after arrival will not be taken into consideration. MEALS: not included unless specified. REFUNDS: There are no refunds for parts of the tour or excursions not carried out due to force majeure; in any case, no refund is due to the customer who decides to interrupt the trip or stay. RYOKAN: A journey back in time. Nothing recreates the atmosphere, beauty, and simplicity of ancient Japan better than these wooden inns with sliding paper doors, perfect gardens, delicious meals, and a rejuvenating immersion in hot springs. Typically, ryokans are small, one or two-story buildings with about ten rooms. There is also a hybrid, Western version, where only the rooms are in Japanese style, not the building. The schedule is strict: you arrive between 3 and 5 pm, dinner is served between 5 and 7 pm, and the next day you check out by 8 am. In ryokans, only Japanese is spoken, you enter without shoes, and you sleep on the floor. The person who welcomes you, usually a woman in a kimono, offers you plastic slippers and accompanies you to your room, where the first thing you will notice is the absence of a bed: a futon, which serves as a blanket and mattress, is unrolled on a traditional straw mat (tatami) of standard size (90 cm x 180 cm). After a hot cup of tea, you can appreciate the peace and solitude, and maybe the view of a beautiful garden. Some ryokans have rooms with private bathrooms, otherwise, you can immerse yourself in the communal hot spring (onsen) outside and then wear the provided cotton kimono (yukata). But the highlight of the stay is the kaiseki dinner, an elaborate presentation with many tiny dishes of garden vegetables, raw fish (sashimi), cooked or grilled fish, tempura, and regional specialties. Each preparation is a small work of art. You can order beer or sake (never included). The next morning, when you wake up, breakfast will consist of fish, vegetable broth, dried seaweed, rice, and other dishes. Fresh and rejuvenated, you will be ready to continue your journey. HEALTH / VACCINATIONS: Participants must be aware of the itinerary and their own physical ability to handle it; it is recommended to always check the Viaggiare Sicuri website for the latest updates on necessary and recommended vaccinations and prophylaxis.