Premium Highlights of Japan
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Tour Overview
If you want to experience a few (of the many) highlights of Japan, all while staying in comfortable accommodation with like-minded travellers, this Premium adventure from Tokyo to Kyoto is a must! You’ll spend nine days exploring world-class shopping neighbourhoods, geisha districts, hole-in-the-wall eateries, ancient temples and markets with some of the freshest seafood you’ll ever find. Learn about the history of samurai from a family of contemporary ninjas, try to find snow monkeys bathing in hot springs on the mountain in Yamanouchi and wander through a designated Place of Scenic Beauty in Arashiyama. In Kanazawa, visit Japan’s most celebrated landscape garden and compare the traditional and modern architectural styles on an architect-led walk. Finally, follow the trail of a sacred shrine in Kyoto and learn the art of matcha tea presentation during a traditional ceremony.
Trip Code: CJPH
Start
Tokyo
End
Kyoto
Destination
Japan
Meals
8 breakfasts, 4 dinners
Transport
Train, Bullet Train, Public Bus, Metro
Accommodation
Hotel (7 nights), Feature Stay (1 Night)
Days
9
Max Group Size
Min 1 - Max 12
Min Age
15
Style
Premiumi
Physical
2i
Trip Highlights
Why you'll love this trip
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Experience a traditional Japanese onsen (an area of natural hot springs surrounded by traditional inns and bathing facilities) at your Feature Stay and soak away a day of hiking to the Jigokudani Monkey Park.
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See and touch some traditional samurai weaponry, try on authentic attire and learn about the rich history of these warriors with a samurai experience at a 400-year-old dojo run by contemporary ninjas in Tokyo.
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Compare Kanazawa’s past and present on an architect-led walking tour, visiting a 400-year-old samurai residence and a renovated 100-year-old dye shop to admire both traditional machiya design and a more modern aesthetic.
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Immerse yourself in Japanese culture with a visit to a market in Kanazawa before a cooking class in a local’s home, and a traditional tea ceremony in Kyoto.
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Explore Arashiyama – a nationally designated Historic Site and Place of Scenic Beauty in Kyoto. Walk through the bamboo grove and participate in rituals at the many temples and shrines in the area.
Day by Day Itinerary
Itinerary
What's Included
Inclusions and activities
Meals
8 breakfasts, 4 dinners
Transport
Train, Bullet Train, Public Bus, Metro
Accommodation
Hotel (7 nights), Feature Stay (1 Night)
Included activities
- Tokyo - Welcome dinner
- Tokyo - Authentic Samurai Experience
- Tokyo - Sensoji Temple
- Tokyo - River Cruise
- Tokyo - Kamakura Day Trip
Optional activities
Is This Trip Right for You?
Is this trip right for you?
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There are some long travelling days on this trip, but it’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers.
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This trip requires a moderate level of fitness as it involves some walking and swimming, allowing you to really get among nature. Please bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes, a swimsuit and comfortable clothing.
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Multiple activities on this trip are subject to weather and water conditions and on occasion, may be cancelled for safety or operational reasons. In the case of cancellation, we will endeavour to find a suitable replacement activity.
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