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A short distance from Tokyo, on this short stay visit the two stunning destinations of Nikko and Kamakura.
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Travel to the dazzling metropolis of Tokyo, Japan's capital city. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred by public transport to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Your guide will meet you at your hotel in Tokyo and together transfer to Asakusa Station by public transport to board the Limited Express train to Nikko. Visit the Nikko Toshogu Shrine, the final resting place of Tokugawa Ieyasu, who ruled Japan for over 250 years until 1868. Also visit the impressive 100m-high Kegon Falls. Later, return to Tokyo by the Limited Express train.
Your guide will meet you at your hotel in Tokyo and together walk to Shinagawa Station to board the local train to the coastal city of Kamakura. Visit Kotokuin Temple, which houses Japan’s second largest bronze Buddha statue, and Hase Temple. Also enjoy a leisurely stroll along Komachi, where the street is lined with pretty little shops and restaurants, and Hokokuji Temple before returning to Tokyo by local train.
Your day is at leisure until the time comes to transfer independently to the airport for your onward flight.
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Departures for Solo travellers only are available for this tour on selected
dates.
In addition to being for solos only these departures feature smaller group sizes, free
airport lounge access and complimentary cocktails on arrival.
There are no dedicated Solo departures for this year. You can enjoy any of our tours with no Single Supplement on our Happy to Share option or explore the solo departures in other years.
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