Japan: Past & Present A Cultural Journey from Tokyo to Osaka - 2024

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From neon-lit streets filled with people to quiet shrines filled only with silence, come face-to-face with a culture thousands of years in the making.
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Dive deep into the culture and social norms of Japan over dinner with the Women’s Association of Kyoto.
    • Enjoy a traditional, multi-course kaiseki meal.
    • Make delicious okonomiyaki, savory pancakes that are a Japanese favorite.
    • Stay among Buddhist monks at a monastery on Mount Koya.
    • Meet Japan’s ama pearl divers and learn more about their elite profession.
    • Visit Hiroshima’s Peace Park and Memorial Museum and hear accounts of the atomic bomb’s devastation.
    • See the gleaming beauty of the Golden Pavilion.
    • Wander among the swaying trees of the Arashiyama bamboo forest.
    • Explore the neon-soaked streets of Osaka’s Dotonbori district.

What's this trip about?

    From neon-lit streets filled with people to quiet shrines filled only with silence, come face-to-face with a culture thousands of years in the making.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range36 years and up
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityTokyo
End CityOsaka

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Destinations

Attractions

  • Hiroshima
  • Kyoto
  • Osaka
  • Tokyo

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic Sightseeing
  • History

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1 Overnight Flight

From the tranquility of ancient temples to the energy of bustling cities, find a blend of all things old and new in Japan.

Day 2 Tokyo, Japan - Tour Begins

Say “Konnichiwa!” to the incredible, eclectic city of Tokyo. Japan is a land of contrasts, and you’re about to discover the thousand facets of culture, art, and life that make up its incredible spirit. From neon-lit streets filled with people to quiet shrines filled o...

Day 3 Tokyo

This morning, start your day with a walk through the lush and beautiful Shiba park, a green oasis in the urban landscape. Visit Zojoji Temple, standing in the shadow of Tokyo Tower and painting a powerful picture of Tokyo’s ancient roots and modern culture. Zojoji is ...

Day 4 Tokyo

Head to Tokyo National Museum to learn about the fascinating history and culture of the city. The museum displays artwork and antiques from Japan and the surrounding area. Feel the excitement start to build as you head to Asakusa and enjoy free time exploring Nakamise...

Day 5 Tokyo - Ise-Shima

Climb aboard the high-speed shinkansen, or bullet train. Sleek, modern, and comfortable, the bullet train will flash through the idyllic Japanese countryside at 200 miles per hour, but you’ll barely feel or hear a thing. Keep an eye peeled for Mt. Fuji in the distance...

Day 6 Ise-Shima

This morning, you’ll head to the Mikimoto Pearl Museum. Explore the island and the legacy of the skilled ama pearl divers, women who defied conventional gender roles to dive in the sea to harvest oysters and their pearls. Watch divers take the plunge and learn about t...

Day 7 Ise-Shima - Kyoto

Kyoto awaits! Before arriving in Japan’s former capital city stop at Nara Park and Todaiji Temple. Venture inside the massive building to take some time in this sacred place and find the huge bronze Buddha statue. Wander the grounds outside and discover the famous “bowing” deer of Nara. Next, it’s off to Kyoto, one of the nation’s top cosmopolitan cities.

Day 8 Kyoto

Head to Gion, Kyoto’s famous geisha district. Here, your Tour Manager leads you through the narrow cobblestone streets and if you’re lucky, you may see a woman in full traditional geisha regalia headed to one of the hidden, exclusive tea houses. Enjoy the rest of your...

Day 9 Kyoto

Begin your day at Arashiyama bamboo forest. Set out among the towering bamboo stalks that shade the forest paths and gently sway in the breeze. Depart for Kinkakuji (UNESCO), the Golden Pavilion, a Zen temple whose top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf. O...

Day 10 Kyoto - Mt. Koya

This morning, explore Fushimi Inari Taisha for a glimpse into the most revered shrine of Inari. Follow the rows of orange torii that weave through the forest, leading you to the inner shrine. Then, head for the mountain village atop Mount Koya. A special and sacred si...

Day 11 Mt. Koya - Hiroshima

If you so choose, you can rise in the early morning to join the Buddhist monks in prayer. Sit in the serenity of the temple shrine as the monks ring their gongs, chant, burn incense, and center themselves for the activities of the grand day ahead. Then, you’ll once ag...

Day 12 Hiroshima

Head back to the Peace Park and Memorial Museum this morning for a powerful impact moment, a meeting with someone who experienced the devastating effects of the Atomic bomb firsthand.*** They’ll talk about what it was like to live in Japan during that time, the afterm...

Day 13 Hiroshima - Osaka

Today, journey to your final destination, the energetic city of Osaka. Set out on a walking tour through the famous Dotonbori district. From shopping, to dining, to nightlife, Dotonbori has it all – bathed in the neon glow of huge electric signs. Learn why Osaka is kn...

Day 14 Osaka - Tour Ends

Take a quiet moment to reflect on all the new memories you have created before heading home.

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Last Updated: 2/7/2025
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    • The land price does not include air travel, airline fees, airport or departure taxes, transfers, visas, customary end-of-trip gratuities for your Tour Manager, driver, local guides, hotel housekeepers, cruise ship waitstaff, and any incidental charges.

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Age Requirements
36 years and up
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