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Japan’s Golden Route: Tokyo, Kanazawa, Kyoto, and Fuji in 14 Days
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Japan’s Golden Route: Tokyo, Kanazawa, Kyoto, and Fuji in 14 Days

14 days / 13 nights

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  1. 1 Savor Uji matcha from the source during a traditional tea ceremony
  2. 2 Meander among peaceful bamboo groves and orange-hued torrii shrines in Kyoto
  3. 3 Cross the famous Shibuya Crossing on a four-day tour of Tokyo, past and present
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