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Shirakawago
SEA OF JAPAN
Shirakawago
JAPAN
Takayama
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Mt. Fuji Hakone
DAY 5 | By Bullet Train to Kanazawa Journey to Kanazawa and visit the Nomura
Samurai Residence and Kutani Kosen Pottery Studio to see skilled artisans at work. While strolling through Kenrokuen, revered as
one of Japan’s three finest gardens, you’ll learn firsthand about the 6 elements of traditional landscape design which have been incorporated so perfectly here. Overnight at the deluxe Nikko Hotel. meals b
DAY 6 | Shirakawago
Travel to the peaceful mountain hamlet of
Shirakawago , famed for its “Joined Hands” farmhouses. More than a century old, they derive their name from their steeply pitched roofs which look like hands joined together
in prayer. Continue to the Associa Takayama Resort. meals b+l+d
DAY 7 | Exploring Takayama
Mingle with residents at the busy morning market and then admire perfectly-preserved buildings like Takayama Jinya, a government hall of the Edo era. Enjoy a tasting of fine sake and tour the Folk Craft Museum. At the Festival Floats Exhibit Hall, you’ll see parade floats dating back 400 years, many with cleverly engineered figures that can be animated when these floats are used in the town’s colorful spring and autumn festivals. meals b+l
DAY 8 | Onward to Tokyo
Journey by rail to Tokyo and transfer to the
Keio Plaza Hotel. After time to refresh in your spacious Premier Grand room situated on the Club Floor, join your guide for a walking tour in the vibrant Shinjuku district. meals b
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Kyoto
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Hiroshima Nara
Inland Sea
Osaka
OUR JOURNEY
DAY 1 | Welcome to Kyoto!
You’ll be met at the airport and guided to the
coach that will take you to the deluxe Granvia Hotel in the heart of Kyoto.
DAY 9 | Tokyo sightseeing
Enjoy a special early morning visit to the famous outer fish market in Tsukiji where the city’s best chefs come to procure the freshest seafood. Then join one such chef to learn
the art of preparing sushi. Enjoy the fruits
of your labor for lunch before ascending the Tokyo Observatory for breathtaking views over the city. Delight in the colorful stalls of the Nakamise Arcade and visit Asakusa Kannon Temple; dating to the 7th century, it’s the oldest temple in the city. meals b+l
DAY 10 | Mt. Fuji and Hakone
Travel to the 5th Station of Mt. Fuji and continue to beautiful Hakone National Park, beloved for its pine forests and lovely views
of Mt. Fuji. Enjoy a cruise across picturesque Lake Ashi and ascend Mt. Komagatake by cable car for sweeping vistas over the forested mountains. Return to Tokyo with time to refresh before tonight’s Farewell Dinner.
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DAY 1 1 | Depart Tokyo
Step aboard the comfortable airport limousine coach for your trip to the airport. meals b
DAY 2 | The Best of Kyoto Your exploration of Kyoto
begins at Nijo Castle where you can try to walk in stealth
across the Nightingale Floor, designed
to chirp in warning if would-be assassins penetrated into the Shogun’s chambers. You’ll also tour Kinkakuji Temple and Sanjusangendo with its 1,001 statues of Kannon, Goddess of Mercy. Then delve into Japan’s enduring traditions when you dine with Geisha at lunch and stroll in Gion where Kabuki traditions began long ago. meals b+l+d
DAY 3 | Across the Inland Sea to Miyajima and Hiroshima
Cross the tranquil Inland Sea to Miyajima Island and visit Itsukushima Shrine , established in the 6th century. Just off shore, a majestic red Torii Gate rises from the sea.
In Hiroshima, visit Peace Memorial Park where the Memorial Museum stands as a sobering reminder of the destruction wrought by the Atomic bomb. Back in Kyoto, your evening is free. meals b
DAY 4 | Discover Japan’s first capital Discover the ancient capital of Nara where
Buddhism was first introduced to Japan nearly 1,500 years ago. You’ll visit Todai-ji Temple, one of the largest wooden structures in the world and home to an immense statue of Buddha. Stroll the peaceful lantern-lined forest paths of Kasuga Shrine before returning to Kyoto. meals b
SPEND THE NIGHT AT AN AUTHENTIC JAPANESE INN
On Day 4, you can delight in traditional Japanese hospitality with a stay at the Yoshi-ima Ryokan. Spend the night in a tranquil tatami-matted room in the heart of Kyoto’s historic Gion district.
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