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Between Tokyo's neon lights and Kyoto's temples, Japan blends tradition and modernity.
Duration8 days
Best timeOct.
FlightsDoha or Istanbul
From1,430,000 FCFA
Japan fascinates with its contrasts: the electric energy of Tokyo, the serenity of Kyoto's temples and gardens, the precision of its high-speed trains and the finesse of its cuisine. A journey rich in discoveries, between age-old culture and innovation.
Itinerary
- Day 1 — Flight Abidjan – Tokyo via Doha or Istanbul
- Day 2 — Arrival in Tokyo, transfer to the hotel, evening in Shinjuku
- Day 3 — Tokyo: Asakusa, Meiji Shrine, Harajuku and Shibuya
- Day 4 — Free day in Tokyo or excursion to Mount Fuji
- Day 5 — Shinkansen to Kyoto, Gion district in the evening
- Day 6 — Kyoto: Fushimi Inari, Golden Pavilion, tea ceremony
- Day 7 — Arashiyama in the morning, excursion to Nara in the afternoon
- Day 8 — Transfer to Osaka airport and return flight to Abidjan
Highlights
- Crossing the Shibuya Crossing and visiting the Meiji Shrine in Tokyo
- Discover the Asakusa district and Senso-ji Temple
- Ride the Shinkansen, the bullet train, between Tokyo and Kyoto
- Walk beneath the thousands of torii gates of Fushimi Inari Shrine
- Stroll through the Arashiyama bamboo forest
- Traditional tea ceremony in Kyoto
- Excursion to Nara and its free-roaming deer
Our 4 packages
Découvertefrom 1,430,000 FCFAReturn flights, 2-3★ hotels, breakfasts, airport transfers, Shinkansen ticket, 1 group guided tour, WhatsApp assistance
Essentielfrom 2,140,000 FCFAReturn flights, 3★ hotels, breakfasts, Shinkansen, group tours in Tokyo and Kyoto, French-speaking guide subject to availability
Confortfrom 2,780,000 FCFAReturn flights, 4★ hotels and one night in a ryokan, half board, private tours, Shinkansen, tea ceremony
Prestigefrom 4,380,000 FCFAReturn flights, 5★ hotels and a luxury ryokan with thermal bath, private guide, Shinkansen in Green Car class, kaiseki dinner, private excursion to Mount Fuji
Indicative prices, confirmed by a firm quote.
Practical information
- Flights
- Abidjan – Tokyo via Doha or Istanbul, about 20 to 22 h of travel
- Climate
- Spring (cherry blossoms) and autumn (maples) are the most pleasant seasons; summers are hot and humid
- Currency
- Japanese yen (JPY); bring cash, which is still widely used
- Health
- No specific vaccinations required; an up-to-date yellow fever vaccination record is advised
- Good to know
- Tipping is not customary in Japan and may even be frowned upon