Visions of Japan

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Forget everything your mother taught you about table manners. In Japan, it’s perfectly acceptable to slurp! Get ready to joyously drink in traditional hot sake, green tea, big brothy noodle bowls and the delicious views from neon-lit Tokyo to historic Kyoto. Peaks, palaces, pavilions, and pagodas provide picture-perfect backdrops for your photos, but don’t ex...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy

Highlights

    • TOKYO City sightseeing; visit the Meiji Shrine
    • Imperial Palace
    • Asakusa Kannon Temple
    • Nakamise shopping arcade
    • Tokyo Skytree; calligraphy class; kimono fitting; [LF] traditional tea ceremony; night walking tour; welcome dinner KAMAKURA See the Great Buddha MOUNT FUJI AREA Cruise on Lake Ashi; cable-car ride to view Mount Fuji MOUNT FUJI AREA–KYOTO Travel by high-speed bullet train KYOTO City sightseeing; visit Fushimi Inari Shrine
    • Kiyomizu Temple
    • Temple of the Gold Pavilion
    • Sanjusangendo Temple; Yuzen Hmade Corner; [LF] Japanese cooking class; excursion to Nara; farewell dinner

What's this trip about?

    Forget everything your mother taught you about table manners. In Japan, it’s perfectly acceptable to slurp! Get ready to joyously drink in traditional hot sake, green tea, big brothy noodle bowls and the delicious views from neon-lit Tokyo to historic Kyoto. Peaks, palaces, pavilions, and pagodas provide picture-perfect backdrops for your photos, but don’t expect to stand still for very long on this enthralling tour of Japan. A hands-on calligraphy class, a special kimono fitting, an interactive cooking demonstration, and a gold-leaf design class—where you’ll make your own keepsake bento box—are all part of the fun. Browse the produce at a Takayama farmer’s market, stroll through Kanazawa’s famous Kenroku-en gardens and experience the thrill of a ride on the famous bullet train. Prepare to be floored in more ways than one!

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age range6 years and up
Flights and transport
Start City TOKYO, JAPAN
End CityKYOTO

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • 50 Plus

Destinations

Attractions

  • Kanazawa
  • Kyoto
  • Matsumoto
  • Mount Fuji
  • Nara
  • Shirakawa
  • Takayama
  • Tokyo

Activities

  • Culture

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: ARRIVE IN TOKYO, JAPAN

Konnichiwa, Japan! Welcome to Tokyo, Japan’s capital city. Hotel check-in is available mid-afternoon.

Day 2: TOKYO

Monumental Metropolis Start with a visit to Meiji Shrine, a magnificent 20th-century Shinto monument set in a man-made forest. At an artist’s studio, learn to write like a local during a calligraphy lesson with a master calligrapher, have the opportunity to try on a ...

Day 3: TOKYO. MOUNT FUJI EXCURSION

Soaring Heights & Sweeping Sights From a drive to Kamakura to dizzying views of Mount Fuji to a cruise on Lake Ashi, your day is a feast for the eyes. Conclude the day with a thrilling shinkansen (bullet train) ride back to Tokyo! (Breakfast,Lunch)

TOUR HIG...

Day 4: TOKYO

Tokyo to Go Enjoy a full day at your leisure to explore the city. (Breakfast)

FREE TIME TIPS EXPLORE MORE Tokyo has something for everyone so visit one of the city’s unique neighborhoods like Ginza or Shibuya districts, dine at the street food markets, or catch a game at the Tokyo Dome.

Day 5: TOKYO–MATSUMOTO–TAKAYAMA

City to Farm to Table Journey to Matsumoto, gateway to the ruggedly beautiful Japanese Alps. Visit a local wasabi farm and Matsumoto Castle, a National Treasure of Japan dating back to the 16th Century. Tonight, enjoy a wonderful Japanese-style dinner at your hotel. ...

Day 6: TAKAYAMA

Takayama Treasures Today begins at the morning market, where farmers display locally grown fruits, vegetables, and flowers. Visit Takayama Jinya, a former government office during the Edo Period from 1692-1868. This well-preserved building is a national historic site...

Day 7: TAKAYAMA–SHIRAKAWA–KANAZAWA

Enchanting Valleys & Tranquil Gardens This morning, enjoy a drive through the mountainous Shokawa Valley to Shirakawa; a remote region of Japan home to several UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Here explore the unique Gassho-Zukuri style (joined hands) thatched houses...

Day 8: KANAZAWA–KYOTO

Sushi, Shrines & Temples This morning, drive south to Kyoto. On arrival, participate in a [LF] Japanese cooking class for lunch. Then, you’ll visit two of the city’s most important sites: Fushimi Inari Shrine and Kiyomizu Temple. (Breakfast,Lunch)

LOCAL FAV...

Day 9: KYOTO

Golden Gift This morning starts with a visit to stunning Kinkakuji, the Temple of the Gold Pavilion. Next, visit Yuzen Handmade Corner to learn about the Yuzen dyeing technique used to decorate kimonos by painting dye directly on the cloth. Make your own souvenir usi...

Day 10: KYOTO–NARA EXCURSION

Larger than Life Travel to nearby Nara to visit Kasuga Shrine and Todaiji Temple, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Tonight, your Tour Director hosts a farewell dinner to celebrate your discovery of Japan. (Breakfast,Dinner)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT NARA GIANTS Travel ...

Day 11: KYOTO

Say it Ain’t Sayonara Your tour ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)

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Prices based on double room occupancy. Single Room Supplement: $1,000 Triple Room Reduction per person: $115 Extra Nights per person in Tokyo: in single room $242; in twin room $142; in triple room $121 Extra Nights per person in Kyoto: in single room $298; in twin room $192; in triple room $167 Ryokan Stay: $400 twin, $275 single supplement

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Accommodation

Hilton Tokyo

The Hilton Tokyo is the the perfect base for exploring the vibrant, energetic city of Tokyo. The hotel offers complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the Lobby and Marble Lounge. Rejuvenate in the 24-hour health club within the hotel and relax in the sauna or soothing whirlpool spa. Choose from seven tempting restaurants offering a range of delicious cuisine. Favorites include Dynasty authentic Chinese restaurant, and Musashino, featuring sushi, tempura and teppanyaki. For a relaxing evening drink, visit St. George's Bar.

Tokyo

Japan

6-2 Nishi-Shinjuku 6 Chome

Hotel Associa Takayama Resort

Overlooking the northern Japanese Alps, the upscale Hotel Associa Takayama offers amenities such as a bathhouse with geothermal water, a spa, 3 restaurants, and a country-style bar.

Takayama

Japan

1134 Echigo-cho

Hotel Nikko Kanazawa

The Hotel Nikko Kanazawa combines an elegant European atmosphere with the beauty of the four seasons. Travelers will appreciate that the hotel is conveniently located within walking distance of some of the most famous tourist spots in Kanazawa.

Kanazawa

Japan

2-15-1 Honcho

The Hotel Higashiyama Kyoto

The Hotel Higashiyama is a modern hotel located in a traditional, authentic region with more than a century-old architecture, making it the ideal starting point from which to explore Kyoto and historic Japan. The décor is inspired by the gentle flow of the nearby Shirakawa River.

Kyoto

Japan

175-2 Ebisucho Higashiyama Ward

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