Japan

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I’ve not kept the blummin itinerary anywhere but did make albums 👍🏻
Was Heathrow to Hong King via Abu Dhabi
Then China - ports listed
Then Japan. Finishing in Tokyo

Originally we were due to have 2 stops in South Korea but we weren’t allowed in the end

You DO need a visa to enter China btw

Not necessarily price saving, but think about checking out the rural areas north of Tokyo, Yamagata Prefecture for example. Its a lovely chance to see more of the real Japan than just the cities etc

Also getting the odd meal from the 7-11 helped our budget - they sell noodle bowls ( which you can then get made up with hot water there too)

I can’t see that itineraries anymore

It included flights with airlines like Balcan air which we upgraded. Lol
Plus 2 nights hotel each which we also did BUT mums 70 so wanted a bit more guaranteed conform

The cherry blossom was AMAZING and was early so we followed it round

I’ll see if i can find a link to it still

Inside Japan tours are well priced, especially if you do the Self-guided tours. Non group or tour director which means you can do everything at your own pace.

QOD - did that include flights?

I went on a cruise with Norwegian last year over Easter. £1599 for 11 nights cruising along China and Japan starting in Hong Kong for 2 nights and ending with another 2 nights in Tokyo