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Japan: Globus Guided Tour - 11 Day Tour from Tokyo to Kyoto

$5,769.00

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!

Tour groups contain a maximum of 40 people.

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!

Tour groups contain a maximum of 40 people.

Trip Itinerary and Additional Information

Destination: Japan
Tour Duration: 11 Days
Tour Provider: Globus

Day 1: Arrival in Tokyo, Japan

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

Day 2: Exploring Tokyo

Monumental Metropolis:

  • Visit the Meiji Shrine, Asakusa Kannon Temple, and Nakamise shopping arcade.

  • Experience a calligraphy lesson with a master calligrapher.

  • Try on a traditional kimono and partake in a tea ceremony.

  • Visit the Tokyo Skytree, the world’s tallest tower, with panoramic views of the city and Mount Fuji.

  • Evening: Welcome dinner with your Tour Director and travel companions.

Meals:

  • Breakfast

  • Lunch

  • Dinner

Day 3: Mount Fuji Excursion

Soaring Heights & Sweeping Views:

  • Travel to Kamakura to see the 750-year-old Great Buddha.

  • Continue to Hakone for a cable car ride with views of Mount Fuji.

  • After lunch, cruise on Lake Ashi.

  • Return to Tokyo via bullet train.

Meals:

  • Breakfast

  • Lunch

Day 4: Free Day in Tokyo

Wondrous Wandering:
Enjoy a full day at leisure to explore Tokyo at your own pace.

Enhanced Free Time: Visit Ginza, Shibuya, or catch a game at the Tokyo Dome.

Meals:

  • Breakfast

Day 5: Tokyo to Matsumoto to Takayama

City to Farm to Table:

  • Journey to Matsumoto, gateway to the Japanese Alps.

  • Visit a local wasabi farm and Matsumoto Castle.

  • Evening: Japanese-style dinner at your hotel.

Meals:

  • Breakfast

  • Lunch

  • Dinner

Day 6: Exploring Takayama

Takayama Treasures:

  • Visit the morning market and Takayama Jinya, a former Edo Period government office.

  • End with a sake tasting in the San-Machi Suji historic district.

Meals:

  • Breakfast

Day 7: Takayama to Shirakawa to Kanazawa

Enchanting Valleys & Tranquil Gardens:

  • Visit Shirakawa to explore UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

  • Continue to Kanazawa, where you'll visit Kenroku-en Garden and participate in a gold leaf class.

Meals:

  • Breakfast

  • Lunch

Day 8: Kanazawa to Kyoto

Sushi, Shrines & Temples:

  • Participate in a cooking class in Kyoto to learn how to make miso soup, teriyaki chicken, and sushi rolls.

  • Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine and Kiyomizu Temple.

Meals:

  • Breakfast

  • Lunch

Day 9: Exploring Kyoto

Golden Gift:

  • Visit Kinkakuji (Temple of the Gold Pavilion) and learn about Yuzen dyeing techniques at Yuzen Handmade Corner.

  • Visit Sanjusajendo Temple with its 1,001 statues of Kannon.

Meals:

  • Breakfast

Day 10: Kyoto to Nara Excursion

Living Large, No Giant:

  • Visit Nara Park to see Kasuga Shrine and Todaiji Temple.

  • Evening: Farewell dinner with your Tour Director.

Meals:

  • Breakfast

  • Dinner

Day 11: Departure from Kyoto

Say your final goodbyes with breakfast, and depart at your convenience.

Meals:

  • Breakfast