Japan and China Grand Passage 13 Days Across East Asia
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About this journey
This 13-day journey follows Tokyo, Fuji, Hiroshima, Osaka, Nagoya, Kobe, Kyoto, Shanghai, Beijing. It blends living heritage, scenic landscapes, contemporary city experiences, and memorable rail journeys, giving travellers a practical way to experience the route without having to assemble each transport and sightseeing element independently. The programme is paced around confirmed touring days and logical overnight stops. Final operating order can change with weather, transport schedules, local closures, or departure-specific arrangements, while the core route remains the planning anchor.
From₹3,80,000₹3,75,000per person
Free cancellation up to 24 hours prior to departure.
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What's Included
What's Excluded
Itinerary
Your beautifully crafted day-by-day journey. Each experience is meticulously planned for ultimate comfort and discovery.
Arrive in Tokyo
Complete arrival formalities in Tokyo, meet the local representative, and follow the confirmed transfer plan. The remainder is kept light for check-in, rest, and orientation.
Planned experiences
• Planned explore: Team Lab Planets
• Planned photo stop: Odaiba Statue of Liberty and Hachiko
• Planned explore: Shibuya Crossing
• Planned explore: Rainbow Bridge
• Planned explore: Shibuya
• Planned explore: Odaiba
Overnight: Tokyo
Oshino Hakkai
Begin with a chance to explore Oshino Hakkai. Continue with time to explore Mount Fuji 5th Station. Then explore Fuji Five Lake. Later explore Owakudani Ropeway. Round out the programme as you explore Lake Ashi Cruise. Travel between stops follows the published sequence, with timing balanced between guided visits, photographs, and local atmosphere.
Planned experiences
• Planned explore: Oshino Hakkai
• Planned explore: Mount Fuji 5th Station
• Planned explore: Fuji Five Lake • Planned explore: Owakudani Ropeway
• Planned explore: Lake Ashi Cruise
Overnight Tokyo
Shinjuku Garden
Begin with a chance to explore Shinjuku Garden. Continue with time to explore Tokyo Sky Tree [350 meters]. Then explore Asakusa Temple Complex. Later travel by rail to Hiroshima. Round out the programme as you explore Tokyo Tower and Imperial Palace. Travel between stops follows the published sequence, with timing balanced between guided visits, photographs, and local atmosphere.
Planned experiences
• Planned explore: Shinjuku Garden
• Planned explore: Tokyo Sky Tree [350 meters]
• Planned explore: Asakusa Temple Complex
• Planned rail journey: to Hiroshima
• Planned explore: Tokyo Tower and Imperial Palace
• Planned explore: Asakusa
• Planned explore: Nakamise
Miyajima Shrine and its Floating Torii Gate
Begin with a chance to explore Miyajima Shrine and its Floating Torii Gate. Continue with time to explore Hiroshima Peace Park. Then travel by rail to Nagoya. Later explore Japan Miyajima Shrine. Round out the programme as you explore Bomb Dome. Travel between stops follows the published sequence, with timing balanced between guided visits, photographs, and local atmosphere.
Planned experiences
• Planned explore: Miyajima Shrine and its Floating Torii Gate
• Planned explore: Hiroshima Peace Park
• Planned rail journey: to Nagoya
• Planned explore: Japan Miyajima Shrine
• Planned explore: Bomb Dome
• Planned explore: Sadako Monument and the Memorial Cenotaph
Overnight: Nagoya
Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology
Begin with a chance to explore Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology. Continue with time to explore SC Maglev and railway park. Then pause for photographs at Nagoya Castle. Later explore Toyota Tecno Museum. Round out the programme as you explore Mirai Tower. Travel between stops follows the published sequence, with timing balanced between guided visits, photographs, and local atmosphere.
Planned experiences
• Planned explore: Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology
• Planned explore: SC Maglev and railway park
• Planned photo stop: Nagoya Castle
• Planned explore: Toyota Tecno Museum
• Planned explore: Mirai Tower
Overnight: Osaka
Arashiyama Bamboo Groove
Begin with a chance to explore Arashiyama Bamboo Groove. Continue with time to explore Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji). Then explore Fushimi Inari Shrine. Later explore Arashiyama Bridge. Travel between stops follows the published sequence, with timing balanced between guided visits, photographs, and local atmosphere.
Planned experiences
• Planned explore: Arashiyama Bamboo Groove
• Planned explore: Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji)
• Planned explore: Fushimi Inari Shrine
• Planned explore: Arashiyama Bridge
Overnight: Osaka
Maglev train ride
Begin with a chance to explore Maglev train ride. Continue with time to explore Shanghai city orientation tour. Then explore Shanghai Tower Observation Deck. Later explore People’s Square. Round out the programme as you explore China Art Museum. Travel between stops follows the published sequence, with timing balanced between guided visits, photographs, and local atmosphere.
Planned experiences
• Planned explore: Maglev train ride
• Planned explore: Shanghai city orientation tour
• Planned explore: Shanghai Tower Observation Deck
• Planned explore: People’s Square
• Planned explore: China Art Museum
• Planned explore: Oriental Pearl Tower
• Planned explore: Jin Mao Tower
• Planned explore: Top of Shanghai Observatory
Overnight: Shanghai
Zhujiajiao Water Town
Begin with a chance to explore Zhujiajiao Water Town. Continue with time to explore Longhua Temple and Pagoda. Then explore Bell Tower and the Drum Tower. Travel between stops follows the published sequence, with timing balanced between guided visits, photographs, and local atmosphere.
Planned experiences
• Planned explore: Zhujiajiao Water Town
• Planned explore: Longhua Temple and Pagoda
• Planned explore: Bell Tower and the Drum Tower
Overnight: Shanghai
Shanghai Zoo
Begin with a chance to explore Shanghai Zoo. Continue with time to explore Jade Buddha Temple. Then explore Shanghai Circus. Travel between stops follows the published sequence, with timing balanced between guided visits, photographs, and local atmosphere.
Planned experiences
• Planned explore: Shanghai Zoo
• Planned explore: Jade Buddha Temple
• Planned explore: Shanghai Circus
Overnight: Shanghai
Temple of Heaven
Begin with a chance to explore Temple of Heaven. Continue with time to explore Tiananmen Square. Then explore Forbidden City. Later explore Supreme Harmony and the Imperial Garden. Travel between stops follows the published sequence, with timing balanced between guided visits, photographs, and local atmosphere.
Planned experiences
• Planned explore: Temple of Heaven
• Planned explore: Tiananmen Square
• Planned explore: Forbidden City
• Planned explore: Supreme Harmony and the Imperial Garden
Overnight: Beijing
The Great Wall of China
Begin with a chance to explore The Great Wall of China. Continue with time to explore Cable car ride. Travel between stops follows the published sequence, with timing balanced between guided visits, photographs, and local atmosphere.
Planned experiences
• Planned explore: The Great Wall of China
• Planned explore: Cable car ride
Overnight: Beijing
Yuyuantan Park
Begin with a chance to explore Yuyuantan Park. Continue with time to explore Beijing Summer Palace. Then explore Jade Factory. Later explore Hangzhou's West Lake. Round out the programme as you explore Longevity Hill and Kunming Lake. Travel between stops follows the published sequence, with timing balanced between guided visits, photographs, and local atmosphere.
Planned experiences
• Planned explore: Yuyuantan Park
• Planned explore: Beijing Summer Palace
• Planned explore: Jade Factory
• Planned explore: Hangzhou's West Lake
• Planned explore: Longevity Hill and Kunming Lake
Overnight: Beijing
Homeward Journey
Check out after the scheduled meal, complete the airport transfer, and allow sufficient time for departure formalities. Your exact pick-up time will be reconfirmed with the final travel documents.
Overnight: Beijing
Additional Information
Cancellation Policy
Standard Cancellation Policy
Full refund if cancelled 48 hours before arrival.
Refund Timeline: We refund within 1 week in working days.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before booking.
The package typically includes hotel stays, sightseeing, selected meals, airport transfers, transportation between cities, and other inclusions mentioned in the itinerary.
The best time to visit is during spring (March to May) for cherry blossoms and autumn (September to November) for pleasant weather and beautiful scenery.
This itinerary covers 9 major destinations: Tokyo, Mount Fuji, Hiroshima, Osaka, Nagoya, Kobe, Kyoto, Shanghai, and Beijing.
Airfare depends on the final package you book. Please check the latest quote from TravelOcat for confirmed flight inclusions.
A 13-day itinerary is ideal to explore the major attractions of both countries comfortably without rushing.
The itinerary includes TeamLab Planets, Mount Fuji, Hiroshima Peace Park, Fushimi Inari Shrine, Shanghai Tower, The Great Wall of China, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, and more.
The cost depends on the travel season, departure city, hotel category, and flight availability. Contact TravelOcat for the latest customized quote.
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