Ontdek Japan: steden, cultuur & Shikoku per trein en auto from 3.871 €

Total price From 7.742 €

Created: Tuesday, July 14, 2026 - Departure: Tuesday, October 6, 2026

Destinations: Tokyo, Japan , Kyoto, Japan , Okayama, Japan , Takamatsu, Japan , Kōchi, Japan , Matsuyama, Japan , Imabari, Japan , Onomichi, Japan , Tomonoura, Japan , Okayama, Japan , Osaka, Japan

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Japan

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U start de reis in Tokyo. Wijken als Shibuya en Shinjuku zijn een mooi uitgangspunt om de stad te verkennen. U brengt een bezoek aan de Skytree Tower voor een mooi uitzicht over de stad. U bezoekt de tempels en komt tot rust in een van de stadsparken. Tijdens de Sakura, het kersenbloesemseizoen, staan hier de kersenbomen prachtig in bloei en is het extra levendig met familie bijeenkomsten voor een picknick en fotosessie in het park. In Tokyo gaat traditie hand in hand met ultra modern. De skyscrapers wisselen zich af met eeuwenoude tempels. U checkt bij menig hotel in bij een robot in plaats van een persoon, en tegelijk kunt u op straat een Geisha tegen het lijf lopen.

Na de highlights van Tokyo en Kyoto reist u verder per trein naar Okayama. Hier haalt u bij het station de huurauto op waarmee u de komende week in uw eigen tempo het groene en nog rustige eiland Shikoku gaat verkennen.

Bezoek vanuit Takamatsu het kunsteiland Naoshima. Of maak een dagtrip naar Marugame om daar het originele samoerai kasteel te bekijken en de meer dan 1.300 traptreden naar het heiligdom van Kompirasan te beklimmen.

Vanuit Takamatsu rijdt u via het groene binnenland van Shikoku richting Kochi aan de ruige zuidkust. Kochi is een goede uitvalsbasis om de zuidkant van Shikoku te bezoeken. Breng een bezoek aan Kaap Ashizuri of Kaap Muroto. Beide met prachtige uitzichten over de oceaan. Let op: zwemmen is hier bij de stranden niet verstandig in verband met het wilde water.

Shikoku staat bekend om de Henro Trail; een pelgrimsroute langs 88 tempels over het eiland. De route is in zijn geheel ongeveer 1200 kilometer lang. Het is mogelijk om hier een deel van de wandelen. Vanuit Kochi gaat de autoreis verder naar Matsuyama.

Shikoku is verbonden met hoofdeiland Honshu van Japan met aaneengeschakelde bruggen tussen de eilanden in de Japanse Binnenzee. U rijdt van Matsuyama via deze bruggen en eilanden naar Onomichi, een leuke plaats gelegen aan de kust.

Van hieruit rijdt u terug naar Okayama om de huurauto weer in te leveren en per trein door te reizen naar de laatste stop tijdens deze reis door Japan: Osaka.

Bijzonderheden:

Het verblijf in een traditionele Ryokan is een bijzondere ervaring. Hou er rekening mee dat in de meeste Ryokans het sanitair gezamenlijk is.

Niet inbegrepen: stoelreserveringen in de trein, entreegelden, maaltijden, toeristenbelasting Kyoto, optionele activiteiten en persoonlijke uitgaven.

Your day to day

06 Oct

Transport from Amsterdam to Tokyo

Departure

11:55

Schiphol (AMS)

18h 10m

13:05

Narita Intl (NRT)

2 PC

Finnair - AY 1302

11:55 - Amsterdam, Schiphol (AMS)

15:15 - Helsinki, Helsinki Vantaa (HEL)

Transport: AY1302

Cabin Class: Economy

2h 30m - Connection in Helsinki, Helsinki Vantaa (HEL)

Finnair - AY 73

17:45 - Helsinki, Helsinki Vantaa (HEL)

13:05 - Tokyo, Narita Intl (NRT)

Transport: AY73

Cabin Class: Economy

07 Oct

1. Tokyo

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About the destination: Tokyo is the capital of Japan and one of the largest urban area in the world. Tokyo is the financial center of Japan and a blend of high-technology and tradition. Tokyo is huge and a well-organized modern city. The city landscape of Tokyo consists of temples and shrines, quiet nature reserves, historical buildings, futuristic architecture and neon lights. The core of the city includes Chiyoda and Chuo. This area features the impressive Imperial Palace, the national government buildings, the famous shopping area of Ginza, Tsukiji fish market, Akihabara electronics market and the historic Tokyo Station. The quiet neighborhood of Asakusa has some must-see attractions such as the Sensoji Temple, the Nakamise-dōri shopping arcade, and the Golden Poo. Nearby is the Ueno area, including the Ameyoko market. A perfect spot to shop for traditional gifts and see a great Buddhist temple. Another major attraction of the city is the Meiji Shrine, located in Shibuya. Tokyo is a unique city that has something for everyone, busy shopping areas, famous nightlife, historical sights, quiet parks, and amazing scenery.

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07 Oct

Accommodation

4 Nights

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Hotel Gracery Ginza

Tokyo - Show on map > 1.8 km from Center

8.3

Very good

3616

Restaurant

24-hour front desk

Luggage storage

DOUBLE STANDARD

ROOM ONLY

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11 Oct

Transport from Tokyo to Kyoto

10:00

Tokyo Train Station

2h 15m

12:15

Kyoto Train Station

30 KG

Cabin Class: Economy

Description:

By train Nozomi 133 from Tokyo Station to Kyoto Station (Standard fare)

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Exchange voucher for train ticket will be sent to you 3-4 weeks prior to the service date

11 Oct

2. Kyoto

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About the destination: For over a thousand years Kyoto was the capital of Japan and it is probably the best preserved of all its cities. It’s a beautiful vibrant city where modern life meets old traditional Japan. The city is surrounded by the mountains of Western Honshu and is a perfect base when visiting the Kansai region. The city is rich in heritage sites and culture, it has a great variety and number of restaurants and is fairly easy to navigate around. Its rich culture and heritage permeates from each and every architecture and customs. Kyoto has thousands of temples and shrines, including the spectacular golden Kinkaku-ji, Ryoanji with its Zen garden, the popular Kiyomizu-dera, Sanjusangendo with its life-size statues of Kannon and the more tranquil Tenryu-ji in Arashiyama. Also in Arashiyama, there is the famous Bamboo Grove. A wonderful thing to do in Kyoto is a walking tour of Gion, one of the main Geisha districts. Its wooden buildings and lamps create the perfect ambiance. Kyoto is one of the greatest historical cities in the world, filled with temples, shrines, teahouses and imperial residences. Kyoto is a city steeped in culture and heritage it’s a must for anyone with an interest in Japanese history and culture.

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11 Oct

Accommodation

3 Nights

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Rakuro Kyoto

Kyoto - Show on map > 1.1 km from Center

Very good

3047

Restaurant

Bar

Luggage storage

Tweepersoonskamer. 2 bedden

ROOM ONLY

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12 Oct

Tickets

Beyond the Crowds: Scenic Kyoto E-bike Loop with Young Pro Guides

12 Oct 2026

10:00

2 Entrances

( Volwassenen van 11 tot 99 jaar: 2 )

4 hours - 8 hours

3 uur durende E-bike tour

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14 Oct

Transport from Kyoto to Okayama

12:40

Kyoto Train Station

13:40

Okayama City Center

30 KG

Cabin Class: Economy

Description:

By train NOZOMI 25 from Kyoto Station - Okayama Station (Standard fare)

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Exchange voucher for train ticket will be sent to you 3-4 weeks prior to the service date

14 Oct

Car rental

Toyota Corolla or similar

Includes:

Fuel Policy: Pickup full return full
Automatic transmission
Unlimited mileage

A/C

4 doors

4 people

Extras (Pay at pick-up office)

14 Oct

3. Okayama

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About the destination: Okayama (岡山) is the capital of Okayama Prefecture, and the largest city in the Chugoku Region after Hiroshima. The city is an important transportation hub, being the location where the Sanyo Shinkansen meets with the only rail connection to Shikoku. The city developed as a castle town during the Edo Period (1603-1867) and became a significant regional power. Okayama's most famous attraction is Korakuen Garden, which is ranked as one of the three best landscape gardens in Japan, along with Kanazawa's Kenrokuen and Mito's Kairakuen. Okayama Castle is located just across from the garden. Okayama serves as the locale for the popular fairy tale of Momotaro (the Peach Boy), so visitors will notice many references to the legendary hero.

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14 Oct

Car journey 83 Kilometers - 1h 16m

Okayama

Takamatsu

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14 Oct

4. Takamatsu

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About the destination: Takamatsu is a city located in central Kagawa Prefecture on the island of Shikoku in Japan, and is the capital city of the prefectural government. It is designated a core city by the Japanese Government. It is a port city located on the Seto Inland Sea, and is the closest port to Honshu from Shikoku island. For this reason it flourished under the daimyōs (feudal lords) as a castle town in the fiefdom of Takamatsu, during the Edo period. Takamatsu is a city with a large concentration of nationwide companies' branch offices, which play a large role in its economy, and it contains most of the national government's branch offices for Shikoku. The castle tower formerly used as the symbol of the city was destroyed during the Meiji period. In 2004, construction of the Symbol Tower, the new symbol of Takamatsu, was completed. The Symbol Tower is located in the Sunport area of the city. The Symbol Tower is the tallest building in Takamatsu, and is right next to another tall building The JR Clement Hotel (formerly the ANA Clement Hotel), which is also part of the Sunport complex.

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14 Oct

Accommodation

2 Nights

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Daiwa Roynet Hotel Takamatsu

Takamatsu - Show on map > 0.4 km from Center

8.5

Very good

2672

Restaurant

Parking

Air conditioning

Standard Double Room (Smoking)

ROOM ONLY

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16 Oct

Car journey 128 Kilometers - 1h 44m

Takamatsu

Kōchi

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16 Oct

5. Kōchi

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About the destination: Kōchi is the capital city of Kōchi Prefecture located on the island of Shikoku in Japan. Kōchi is the main city of the prefecture with over 40% of its population. A symbol of the city is its most famous dish, katsuo tataki, made by lightly searing and seasoning tuna.

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16 Oct

Accommodation

2 Nights

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Kochi Palace Hotel

Kōchi - Show on map > 1.6 km from Center

7.8

Good

1087

Restaurant

Parking

Bar

SEMI ROOM, SEMI DOUBLE BED, MAIN BUILDING

ROOM ONLY

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18 Oct

Car journey 154 Kilometers - 2h 3m

Kōchi

Matsuyama

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18 Oct

6. Matsuyama

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About the destination: The city of Matsuyama is the capital of the prefecture of Ehime, being located in its central region and to the northwest of the region of Shikoku, Japan. It is also the main city of the Matsuyama Metropolitan Region, the only one in the Shikoku region.

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18 Oct

Accommodation

2 Nights

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Hotel Katsuragi

Matsuyama - Show on map > 2.5 km from Center

8.1

Very good

208

Restaurant

Parking

Sauna

Twin BINNEN

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20 Oct

Car journey 44 Kilometers - 1h 15m

Matsuyama

Imabari

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20 Oct

7. Imabari

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About the destination: Imabari (今治) is the second largest city in Ehime Prefecture after Matsuyama. In 2005, 11 other neighbouring municipalities joined Imabari, forming the largest shipbuilding industry centre in Japan. The city is also particularly well known for being one of the ends of the Shimanami Kaido route, the highway and cycle route connecting the city of Onomichi on the island of Honshu with the city of Imabari on the island of Shikoku. This beautiful route passes several islands in the Seto Inland Sea and offers spectacular scenery. But Imabari is also known for its castle and several temples belonging to the 88 Shikoku temples pilgrimage - there are no less than 6 in the town!

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20 Oct

Car journey 61 Kilometers - 1h

Imabari

Onomichi

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20 Oct

8. Onomichi

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About the destination: Welcome to Onomichi, a hidden gem of Japan that awaits to be explored! Nestled on the coast of the Seto Inland Sea, this picturesque town offers a perfect blend of traditional charm and stunning natural beauty. Start your journey by strolling through the historic streets of Onomichi, where you'll find quaint shops, traditional houses, and cozy cafes. The town's unique atmosphere will transport you back in time, allowing you to experience the traditional Japanese way of life. For breathtaking views, make your way to the famous Senkoji Park. As you hike up the mountain, you'll be rewarded with panoramic vistas of the surrounding islands and the sparkling sea below. The park is also home to Senkoji Temple, a serene Buddhist temple where you can find tranquility and peace amidst the lush greenery. Onomichi is also known for its iconic cycling route, the Shimanami Kaido. Hop on a bicycle and embark on an unforgettable adventure as you pedal across the series of bridges that connect several islands in the Seto Inland Sea. Marvel at the stunning coastal views, visit charming fishing villages, and sample the local seafood delicacies along the way. Art enthusiasts will be delighted to explore the unique Onomichi City Museum of Art. This contemporary art museum showcases a diverse collection of artworks, ranging from traditional Japanese paintings to modern installations. The museum's architecture itself is a masterpiece, blending seamlessly with the surrounding landscape. As the day comes to an end, head to Onomichi's waterfront and indulge in the local culinary delights. From fresh seafood dishes to mouthwatering Hiroshima-style Okonomiyaki, your taste buds will be in for a treat. Pair your meal with a glass of locally brewed sake, and savor the flavors of Onomichi. Whether you're seeking tranquility, adventure, or cultural immersion, Onomichi has something to offer for every traveler. Immerse yourself in its rich history, explore its captivating landscapes, and create unforgettable memories in this hidden gem of Japan. Start planning your journey to Onomichi today and unlock the secrets of this charming coastal town.

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20 Oct

Accommodation

1 Night

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HOTEL BEACON ONOMICHI

Onomichi - Show on map > 1.2 km from Center

8.4

Very good

171

Hot tub/Jacuzzi

Sauna

Kitchenette

TWEEPERSOONSKAMER NIET-ROKERS

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21 Oct

Car journey 28 Kilometers - 52m

Onomichi

Tomonoura

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21 Oct

9. Tomonoura

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About the destination: Tomonoura is a peaceful port town on the Seto Inland Sea, often described as a place where time seems to stand still. Located in Hiroshima Prefecture, it has been an active harbor since ancient times, and its compact bay—perfectly framed by rolling hills—has inspired poets, painters, and even filmmakers. Hayao Miyazaki spent time here while developing “Ponyo,” and it’s easy to see why: boats bob quietly in the harbor, narrow alleys wind between wooden houses, and shrines peek out from lush greenery. The heart of Tomonoura is the old port area, centered around the iconic Joyato stone lighthouse, built in the mid-19th century. From here, you can stroll along the waterfront, passing traditional merchant houses, sake breweries, and small shops selling local specialties like homeishu, a sweet herbal liqueur that has been produced here for centuries. Many buildings have retained their Edo-period charm, and some have been converted into cozy cafés or guesthouses, making it a pleasant place to wander without a fixed plan. For panoramic views, climb up to Fukuzen-ji Temple, whose Taichoro hall is famous for its “living picture” of Sensuijima Island and the island-dotted sea beyond. The framed view from the tatami room has been praised since the 17th century and still feels remarkably serene. You can also take a short ferry ride to Sensuijima itself, where walking trails, quiet beaches, and rocky coastlines offer a deeper sense of the Seto Inland Sea’s natural beauty. Tomonoura is best enjoyed at a slow pace, ideally with an overnight stay to experience the town after the day-trippers leave. In the evening, the harbor glows softly, and the sound of waves and distant boat engines replaces daytime bustle. Combine your visit with nearby Fukuyama City or as a detour between Hiroshima and Okayama for a glimpse of a traditional port town that has managed to preserve its atmosphere while remaining welcoming and accessible to visitors.

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21 Oct

Car journey 74 Kilometers - 1h 19m

Tomonoura

Okayama

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21 Oct

10. Okayama

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21 Oct

Transport from Okayama to Osaka

14:00

Okayama City Center

45m

14:45

Shin-Osaka

30 KG

Cabin Class: Economy

Description:

By train NOZOMI 26 from Okayama Station - Shin Osaka Station (Standard fare)

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21 Oct

11. Osaka

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About the destination: Osaka is a big modern city in Japan. It is the central metropolis of the Kansai region and the largest of the Osaka-Kobe-Kyoto trio. It is a lively and exciting place that exudes a definite charm. Its history is rich, its scenery is gorgeous, and it's well-located close to the major cultural centers of Kyoto and Nara, and just a few hours by bullet train to Tokyo. Osaka has two major city centers, Kita, north side, and Minami, south side. Kita is a large shopping and business area, Minami is Osaka's most famous entertainment district. Osaka’s major attractions are the impressive, beautifully restored, castle and the truly wonderful aquarium. Osaka has some striking modern architecture, a vibrant nightlife scene and tasty local cuisine. To experience the city’s nightlife head to bustling Dōtonbori, a street jammed with restaurants and bars. There are also some beautiful places to visit just outside of the city. Minoo is a suburb of Osaka which offers pleasant woodland, an impressive waterfall, hiking opportunities and a relaxing spa. Osaka combines historical, cultural and artistic attractions with all the delights of a modern Japanese metropolis. Japan's third-largest city offers an exciting atmosphere, with fantastic connections to some of the most historic cities in Japan.

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21 Oct

Accommodation

3 Nights

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Hotel Granvia Osaka

Osaka - Show on map > 1.0 km from Center

8.1

Very good

6247

Restaurant

City view

Bar

Compact Twin Room - Non-Smoking

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24 Oct

Transport from Osaka to Amsterdam

Return

22:15

Kansai (KIX)

19h 40m

09:55

Schiphol (AMS)

2 PC

Finnair - AY 68

22:15 - Osaka, Kansai (KIX)

04:20 - Helsinki, Helsinki Vantaa (HEL)

Transport: AY68

Cabin Class: Economy

3h 55m - Connection in Helsinki, Helsinki Vantaa (HEL)

Finnair - AY 1301

08:15 - Helsinki, Helsinki Vantaa (HEL)

09:55 - Amsterdam, Schiphol (AMS)

Transport: AY1301

Cabin Class: Economy

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Indien u na een intercontinentale vlucht overstapt op een binnenlandse vlucht, heeft u tweeënhalf uur overstaptijd nodig.

Internationaal rijbewijs is verplicht in Japan.

Er kunnen achterlatingskosten van toepassing zijn voor de huurauto. Zie hiervoor de autohuurvoorwaarden of informeer bij uw reisadviseur naar de achterlatingskosten.

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Trip summary

2 Adults

6 Oct 2026 - 25 Oct 2026

Nights 17

This idea includes

Destinations 11

Transports 5

Accommodations 7

Cars 1

Activities 1