World Heritage Overview

Among the many UNESCO World Heritage sites in Japan, this tour highlights some of the major ones, such as the historic villages of Shirakawa-go, Himeji Castle and the shrines and temples of Nikko.

  • Includes daily breakfast
  • Sightseeing tours in every spot by English-speaking tour guides.
  • This trip visits many UNESCO World Heritage sites and cities such as Tokyo, Nikko, Nagoya, Takayama, Shirakawago, Kanazawa, Kyoto, Uji, Nara, Koyasan, Osaka, Himeji, Hiroshima, and Miyajima.
  • Perfect for first-time visitors to Japan
Ask us about our prices. Customization also available
DAYS
15 Days
CITIES
12 Cities: Tokyo, Kanazawa, Kyoto and more
World Heritage 15-day tour route map
Package Tour Code:
LTJ-HANWH-STD / LTJ-HANWH-SUP

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Itinerary

DAY 1 - Arrival in Tokyo (NRT or HND)

WELCOME TO TOKYO
After arrival at Narita (NRT) or Haneda (HND) International Airport, own transfer to hotel in Tokyo.
* The rooms will be available from 3:00 PM

ACCOMMODATION: Hotel in Tokyo

Tokyo Tower

DAY 2 - Tokyo

Private guided sightseeing tour of Tokyo (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM) by public transport. The tour will visit the Meiji Jingu Shrine, Asakusa Kannon Temple with the Nakamise Shopping Arcade, and the Sumida River Cruise.

ACCOMMODATION: Hotel in Tokyo
MEALS : Breakfast

Meiji Shrine Asakusa Nakamise Shopping Arcade

DAY 3 - Tokyo - Nikko - Tokyo

Private guided sightseeing tour of Nikko (8:00 AM - 6:30 PM) by public transport. The tour will visit the Nikko Toshogu Shrine, Rinnoji Temple, and Futarasan Shrine.

ACCOMMODATION: Hotel in Tokyo
MEALS : Breakfast

Nikko Toshogu Rinnoji Temple Shinkyo Bridge to Futarasan Shrine

DAY 4 - Tokyo - Nagoya - Takayama

*Heavy luggage is delivered by courier service to Kyoto, skipping 3 nights in Takayama, Shirakawago and Kanazawa. Please prepare a hand-carried bag for 3 nights to take with you.
Transfer to Tokyo or Shinagawa Station with your guide by public transport. Travel to Takayama via Nagoya by bullet train and express train (2nd class reserved seat) with no escort on board. Upon arrival at Takayama Station, start a short sightseeing tour in Takayama on foot, visiting the Jinya Historical House and Sanmachi-suji-living-street.

ACCOMMODATION: Ryokan in Takayama
MEALS : Breakfast, Dinner

Bullet Train Takayama Jinya Takayama Sanmachi

DAY 5 - Takayama - Shirakawago - Kanazawa

Private guided sightseeing tour of Takayama and Shirakawago (9:00 AM - 6:00 PM) on foot and by public transport. First, the tour will visit the Morning Market and Hida Kokubunji Temple in Takayama by foot.
Proceed to Shirakawago, and visit the observation deck of Ogi Machi Castle and the Open-Air Museum Gassho-Style Minkaen.

ACCOMMODATION: Hotel in Kanazawa
MEALS : Breakfast

Hida Kokubunji Shirakawago Shirakawago Minkaen

DAY 6 - Kanazawa

Private guided sightseeing tour of Kanazawa (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM) by public transport. The tour will visit Kenrokuen Garden, Nomura Samurai House, and Higashi Chaya-gai.

ACCOMMODATION: Hotel in Kanazawa
MEALS : Breakfast

Kenrokuen Garden Nomura Samurai House Higashi Chayagai

DAY 7 - Kanazawa - Kyoto

Leave Kanazawa for Kyoto by express train (2nd class reserved seat). You will have personal free time upon arrival in Kyoto.

ACCOMMODATION: Hotel in Kyoto
MEALS : Breakfast

Bullet Train Ninenzaka Sanjusangendo

DAY 8 - Kyoto

Private guided sightseeing tour of Kyoto (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM) by public transport. The tour will visit Ryoanji Temple, Kinkakuji Temple, Nijo Castle, Kiyomizu Temple, and stroll around the Gion District.

ACCOMMODATION: Hotel in Kyoto
MEALS : Breakfast

Ryoanji Temple Kinkakuji Temple Kiyomizu Temple

DAY 9 - Kyoto

Private guided sightseeing tour of Kyoto (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM) by public transport. The tour will visit Arashiyama, including the Bamboo Forest and Togetsukyo Bridge, Fushimi Inari Shrine, and the Gekkeikan Sake Brewery.

ACCOMMODATION: Hotel in Kyoto
MEALS : Breakfast

Arashiyama Togetsukyo Bridge Fushimi Inari Shrine

DAY 10 - Kyoto - Uji - Nara

*Heavy luggage is delivered by courier service to Himeji, skipping 2 nights in Nara and Koyasan. Please prepare a hand-carried bag for 2 nights to take with you.
Private guided excursion of Uji and Nara (8:30 AM - 5:00 PM) by public transport. The tour will visit the Byodoin Temple in Uji. Proceed to Nara and visit Todaiji Temple and Kasuga Grand Shrine.

ACCOMMODATION: Ryokan in Nara
MEALS : Breakfast, Dinner

Byodoin Temple Todaiji Temple Kasuga Grand Shrine

DAY 11 - Nara - Koyasan

Transfer to Koyasan (Mt. Koya) with your guide by public transport. Upon arrival at Koyasan, start a private guided sightseeing tour, visiting Konpon Daito Pagoda and Kongobuji Temple.

ACCOMMODATION: Monastery in Koyasan
MEALS : Breakfast, Dinner

Konpon Daito Pagoda Kongobuji Temple Kongobuji Temple

DAY 12 - Koyasan - Osaka - Himeji

After attending the morning ceremony at a monastery, leave Koyasan for Himeji via Osaka by public transport. Upon arrival at Himeji, start a private guided short sightseeing tour, visiting Himeji Castle and Kokoen Garden.

ACCOMMODATION: Hotel in Himeji
MEALS : Breakfast

Kongobuji Temple Himeji Castle Kokoen

DAY 13 - Himeji - Hiroshima - Miyajima

*Heavy luggage is delivered by courier service to Osaka, skipping 1 night in Miyajima. Please prepare a hand-carried bag for 1 night to take with you.
Leave Himeji for Hiroshima by public transport. Upon arrival in Hiroshima, start a private guided sightseeing tour of Hiroshima and Miyajima, visiting Peace Memorial Museum/Park, Atomic Bomb Dome, and Itsukushima Shrine.

ACCOMMODATION: Ryokan in Miyajima
MEALS : Breakfast, Dinner

Peace Memorial Museum/Park Atomic Bomb Dome Itsukushima Shrine

DAY 14 - Miyajima - Hiroshima - Osaka

Leave Miyajima for Osaka by public transport. Upon arrival in Osaka, start a private guided sightseeing tour of Osaka, visiting Osaka Castle, Kuromon Market and Museum of Oriental Ceramics.

ACCOMMODATION: Hotel in Osaka
MEALS : Breakfast

Osaka Castle Kuromon Market Oriental Ceramics

DAY 15 - Departure from Osaka (KIX or ITM)

Once the day is done, you’ll make your own way to Kansai (KIX) or Itami (ITM) International Airport. The rooms will be available until 11:00 AM.

MEALS : Breakfast

*Pictures shown are for illustration purposes only


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Details
Prices
(Group Discounts Available)
~ Ask us about our prices. Customization also available ~

Included
  • Accommodation: 14 nights
  • Guide: English-speaking guide at each sightseeing spot (except for free day)
  • Admissions: For all trips and visits (except for free day)
  • Train: Bullet train on Day 4, 12, 13 and 14.
  • Transportation: Public transport system, such as local train, metro and public bus.
  • Meals: 14 breakfasts and 4 dinners
  • Luggage Delivery:
    Tokyo - Kyoto, skipping 3 nights
    (1 piece per person)
    Kyoto - Himeji, skipping 2 nights
    (1 piece per person)
    Himeji - Osaka, skipping 1 night
    (1 piece per person)
NOT Included
  • Flights: Please ask your agent for arrangement
  • Meals: Other than specified
  • Transfer: Transfers to or from the airport
  • Visit: Phoenix Hall in Byodoin Temple
  • Optional Tours: None - Unless otherwise arranged.
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  • Personal Expenses
  • Travel Insurance
  • Porter Service at airports and hotels
Package Tour Code:
LTJ-HANWH-STD / LTJ-HANWH-SUP


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Booking Policy:

Rates: The mentioned prices may fluctuate due to the changes of surcharge, fees, taxes or currency status without prior notice. The actual prices will be officially confirmed at the time of booking. Please kindly verify with your H.I.S. representative.
Reservation: The reservation must be made 65 days before the start of the tour.

Pertinent Information Before Travel

HOTEL
-The hotel rooms are considerably smaller than western ones.
-The ceilings are much lower, giving a perception of the scope of the rooms.
-The normal double beds are French-sized (140cm x 200cm), with a few hotels featuring double rooms with a double bed.
-Rooms with double beds or smoking rooms must be specially reserved and, because of the scarcity, cannot be guaranteed.
-The pajamas and yukata provided by the hotel are only for use in the hotel.


TRAINS
-The spaces for suitcases on Japanese trains are very limited (this is the reason for the separate transport of the luggage in our packages).
-For the packages that mention the JR Pass, our assistant or guide will help with reserving the train (for the tours with a guide, we cannot guarantee that the whole group can sit together). It is only possible to reserve the trains after arriving in Japan and there may be no availability for the trains mentioned in the program.
-2nd Class tickets (regular) are used in the packages. Usage of 1st class tickets must be booked and requires extra fees.
-Please refrain from talking loudly on the train.
-Talking on the phone on the train is forbidden.
-Please note that it is very difficult to reserve train tickets during specific periods such as "Golden Week" consecutive national holidays, Bon Holidays and the end of the year/New Year period.
-Commuter trains and arterial roads in big cities such as Tokyo and Osaka are crowded during the rush hour, and in the mornings and evenings.

DURING THE MEALS
-Japanese meals rarely include desserts. Sometimes there will be a small plate with fruits that accompany the main dish.
-In some typical restaurants it is obligatory to take off your shoes. We recommend wearing stockings or socks (this is not obligatory).
-For special food needs and requests (allergies, vegetarians, etc.), please state them during your reservation, so that we can inform the restaurants.

VISITS
-Often during temple/shrine visits, guests will have to take off their shoes. We advise wearing socks (not obligatory, but do not go barefoot).
-Cultural properties may be under renovation and covered.
-Itinerary may change due to inevitable causes such as closing, natural disasters, traffic jams, etc.

OTHER
-You are not allowed to stand and smoke on the street. Smoking is permitted only in designated smoking areas.

TRAVEL ARRANGEMENT OPTIONS
If you plan to extend your trip, we can also arrange

  • Hotel Accomodations other than specified in the itinerary
  • Japan Rail Pass and Rail Tickets
  • Japan Air Pass and Domestic Flights
  • Airport Transfers
  • Day Tours
  • etc.

We can also arrange your international flights between any cities in the U.S. and Japan at our special airfare. Please ask your agent for more details.


Terms and Conditions

Cancellation Policy

Until 51 days before departure date No Charge
50-36 days before departure date 10% Cancellation Penalty of Total Price
35-26 days before departure date 30% Cancellation Penalty of Total Price
25-13 days before departure date 50% Cancellation Penalty of Total Price
12-7 days before departure date 70% Cancellation Penalty
6 days before departure date 100% Cancellation Penalty