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Japan: A Harmony of Contrasts<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Japan is a fascinating country where millennia-old traditions blend naturally with a hyper-modern future. On one hand, you\u2019ll be immersed in vibrant metropolises full of neon lights, robotics, and high-speed shinkansen trains; on the other, you\u2019ll find deep tranquility in the shadow of ancient Shinto shrines, Zen gardens, and majestic Mount Fuji.<\/p>\n

It is a destination that captivates not only with its world-renowned cuisine and the renowned politeness of its people, but also with its beautiful, diverse landscape and dense forests that invite exploration. In the Land of the Rising Sun, you will experience a world that is entirely different\u2014yet perfectly harmonious in every detail.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Preliminary schedule<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
DAY #<\/th>DATE<\/th>DAY<\/th>SCHEDULE<\/th>WMOC<\/th>HOTEL<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
1<\/td>17.05.2027<\/td>TUE<\/td>Arrival<\/td><\/td>Tokyo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/td>18.05.2027<\/td>WED<\/td>Osaka \u2013 city tour<\/td><\/td>Osaka<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/td>19.05.2027<\/td>THU<\/td>Nara \u2013 park tour<\/td><\/td>Osaka<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4<\/td>20.05.2027<\/td>FRI<\/td>Kyoto \u2013 city tour<\/td><\/td>Osaka<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5<\/td>21.05.2027<\/td>SAT<\/td>Kyoto \u2013 city tour<\/td><\/td>Yabu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6<\/td>22.05.2027<\/td>SUN<\/td>Kasumi \u2013 WMG<\/td>Sprint qual.<\/td>Yabu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7<\/td>23.05.2027<\/td>MON<\/td>Kasumi \u2013 WMG<\/td>Sprint final<\/td>Yabu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8<\/td>24.05.2027<\/td>TUE<\/td>Hachikogen Ski Resort \u2013 WMG<\/td>Forest model<\/td>Yabu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9<\/td>25.05.2027<\/td>WED<\/td>Hachikogen Ski Resort \u2013 WMG<\/td>Forest qual.<\/td>Yabu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10<\/td>26.05.2027<\/td>THU<\/td>Hachikogen Ski Resort \u2013 WMG<\/td>Middle Final<\/td>Himeji<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11<\/td>27.05.2027<\/td>FRI<\/td>Hiroshima \u2013 optional excursion<\/td>Free day<\/td>Himeji<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12<\/td>28.05.2027<\/td>SAT<\/td>Mineyama Kogen \u2013 WMG<\/td>Long Final<\/td>Tokyo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
13<\/td>29.05.2027<\/td>SUN<\/td>Tokyo \u2013 city tour<\/td><\/td>Tokyo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
14<\/td>30.05.2027<\/td>MON<\/td>Tokyo \u2013 city tour<\/td><\/td>Tokyo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
15<\/td>31.05.2027<\/td>TUE<\/td>Departure<\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n
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Kansai: The Heart of Traditional Japan<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Kansai region is one of the most captivating areas of Japan. It is here that Japanese culture, architecture, and cuisine\u2014as we know them today\u2014were born. Within a relatively small area, you\u2019ll find thousand-year-old temples, bustling cities, sacred mountains, and a welcoming atmosphere that sets Kansai apart from the rest of the country. For anyone seeking to experience \u201cauthentic\u201d Japan, Kansai is the perfect starting point.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Tokyo: A Fascinating Labyrinth<\/strong><\/p>\n

Japan\u2019s capital is not just a city\u2014it is a universe of its own. In Tokyo, you can spend your morning strolling through the  peace of ancient temple gardens and, by evening, lose yourself in a sea of neon lights, robotic restaurants, and towering skyscrapers. Tokyo is simply a destination that will quite literally take your breath away.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u00d3saka: Modern\u00ed centrum<\/strong><\/p>\n

Zat\u00edmco Tokio v\u00e1s ohrom\u00ed svou uhlazenou efektivitou a m\u00edrn\u011b rezervovanou eleganc\u00ed, \u00d3saka je jeho \u017eiveln\u011bj\u0161\u00edm, hlu\u010dn\u011bj\u0161\u00edm a nepopsateln\u011b p\u0159\u00e1telsk\u00fdm sourozencem. Toto m\u011bsto, zn\u00e1m\u00e9 jako \u201ekuchyn\u011b Japonska\u201c, m\u00e1 du\u0161i rebela a srdce na prav\u00e9m m\u00edst\u011b. Obyvatel\u00e9 regionu Kansai jsou proslul\u00ed sv\u00fdm smyslem pro humor a v\u0159elost\u00ed, tak\u017ee se tu budete od prvn\u00ed chv\u00edle c\u00edtit jako doma.<\/p>\n

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Osaka: A Modern Hub<\/strong><\/p>\n

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While Tokyo impresses with its polished efficiency and somewhat reserved elegance, Osaka is its livelier, louder, and irresistibly friendly sibling. Known as the \u201ckitchen of Japan,\u201d this city has the soul of a rebel and a heart in the right place. The people of the Kansai region are famous for their sense of humor and warmth, so you\u2019ll feel at home from the very first moment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Nara: Nature in the Heart of the City<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Nara is a place where a deer is more likely to cross your path than a tourist\u2014and where history isn\u2019t locked away in museums but walks freely through the parks. Once Japan\u2019s first permanent capital, Nara today is best known for Nara Park, where hundreds of deer roam freely\u2014sacred, cheeky, and perfectly trained to beg for crackers with irresistible looks.<\/p>\n

Nearby stands T\u014ddai-ji Temple, home to a  bronze Buddha that gives the impression it has truly seen everything. Nara is the perfect counterpoint to Japan\u2019s bustling cities: no rush, no skyscrapers\u2014just temples, forests, and the feeling that it\u2019s perfectly fine to sit down for a while and simply be.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Hiroshima: A City Reborn from the Ashes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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For many visitors, a trip to Hiroshima is the most emotionally powerful experience in all of Japan. The city, whose name is forever linked to the tragedy of the first atomic bomb, will surprise you with its incredible vitality, optimism, and open-hearted spirit. Today, Hiroshima is not just a memorial to the past, but a modern, green city with wide boulevards and a deeply moving atmosphere of peace and forgiveness.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Kinosaki Onsen: A Living Tradition<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Kinosaki Onsen is like the Japanese equivalent of Karlsbad \u2014just without the colonnades, the crowds, and with a history stretching back 1,300 years. Instead of spa guests heading to hotel breakfasts in bathrobes, here you wander through the town in a cotton yukata, wooden geta sandals clacking beneath your feet, carrying a small towel instead of a cup for the springs.<\/p>\n

A quiet canal with charming bridges replaces the colonnade, cozy local eateries take the place of hotel bars, and seven public bathhouses serve as bathing spots scattered throughout the town. You move between them\u2014even in winter\u2014kept warm by the hot water, steam rising toward glowing lanterns, and the comforting feeling that the only thing you truly need to do here is enjoy your next bath.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Himeji: A Japanese Gem<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The city of Himeji is best known for its breathtaking Himeji Castle, often nicknamed the \u201cWhite Heron Castle.\u201d This majestic, snow-white structure, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, is one of the few original Japanese castles that has survived centuries of wars and natural disasters in nearly untouched condition, offering a fascinating glimpse into the age of the samurai.<\/p>\n

However, a visit to Himeji does not end at the castle gates; right next door lies the beautiful traditional Koko-en Garden, a perfect oasis of tranquility with photogenic teahouses and ponds full of koi carp.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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