Japan Uncovered
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Duration 18 days
Destination Japan
Company Wendy Wu Tours
Availability Only on 5 May 2026. Other dates available at a seasonal surcharge
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What's Included?
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Availability
- Only on 5 May 2026. Other dates available at a seasonal surcharge
Visit Japan
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Go on to continue to Nagano." }, { "icon": "location", "day": "12", "title": "Snow Monkeys", "image": "", "body": "Travel deeper into the Japanese Alps to search for the Japanese macaques (snow monkeys) at the Jigokudani Monkey Park - sighting not guaranteed. Continue to Zenkoji, one of Japan's most prolific Buddhist temples." }, { "icon": "location", "day": "13", "title": "Mt Fuji", "image": "", "body": "Travel to the Fuji Five Lakes area. Ascend by road to the 5th station (weather permitting). Also visit the Itchiku Kubota Art Museum to view the elaborate dyed silk creations of artist Kubota Itchiku. Overnight accommodation will be in Mishima or the wider Fuji area." }, { "icon": "location", "day": "14", "title": "Explore Hakone", "image": "", "body": "Begin the day with a cruise on the peaceful waters of Lake Ashi. Next, soar high on the Hakone Ropeway over the hilltops to the volcanic Owakudani Valley and discover the dramatic natural hot springs of Mount Hakone. 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Departure dates and Pricing
Departure Date | Return Date | Availability | Price | Enquire |
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Tue 5th May, 202606/05/2025 | -01/01/1970 | - | Ask an expert | Enquire » |
Terms and conditions
- ||T&C||Offer is valid from 10 October – 30 November 2025 on a selected range of tours and departures in 2025, 2026 & 2027 on Japan Uncovered, Gems of China & Angkor to the bay. Tours are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time. Applicable to new bookings only. Wendy Wu Tours reserves the right to release specials which are applicable to new bookings only. Bookings are non-transferable. Offer not combinable with any other offer. Related to Flight inclusive option only: Indicated rates are based on lead in economy airfares, airfare supplements may apply. Departures booked more than 11 months in advance may be subject to air supplements when airline fares are published.
- A non-refundable deposit of $300pp is to arrive at Wendy Wu Tours or your travel agent within three days of receiving confirmation that space has been held for you. An early flight payment may be required at time of booking to issue tickets depending on airline. Final Balance due day which is 75 days prior to departure (charges may apply if airline tickets already issued). For cancellations made within 75 days, please refer to our standard cancellation policy within our terms and conditions for further information. A valid passport copy must be provided at time of booking to ensure passenger names match with passports. Any spelling corrections made after a deposit is paid must be sent in writing and will incur additional fees, including any ticket reissue fees. Mobile phone number, email address and postcode of residence are mandatory at time of ticketing as required by the Australian Government.
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