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zAlpine Splendors of Japan

8 days

8 Day Independent Travel

Engaging Discoveries for Our World Travelers

  • Experience the bygone era of Japan’s mighty Shoguns as you explore the traditional, finely-preserved wooden homes of Takayama.
  • Try your hand at the ancient art of Japanese papermaking in Gokayama.
  • Immerse in the beauty of Kenrokuen, revered as one of Japan’s best gardens.
  • Like a Ninja warrior of old, you can attempt to make your way in stealth across the ingeniously-designed Nightingale Floor in Kyoto’s Nijo Castle.

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Day
1

Welcome to Tokyo

Check in to your choice of city-center hotel.

Day
2

Discover old and new in Tokyo

Ascend Tokyo Tower, visit the Imperial Palace Plaza and stroll the colorful Nakamise Arcade to historic Asakusa Kannon Temple. Meals B

Day
3

Free day in Tokyo.

Meals B

Day
4

Through the Alps to Takayama

Travel by rail to the charming mountain town of Takayama to see centuries-old parade floats and visit the Folkcraft Museum. The town’s splendidly preserved wooden homes capture the bygone era of mighty Shoguns. Overnight at the inviting Hida Hotel Plaza. Meals B

Day
5

To Shirakawago c to Kanazawa

Journey to Shirakawago, famous for its unique thatched-roof farmhouses. Experience the traditional art of papermaking and continue to the Miyako Hotel Kanazawa. Meals B

Day
6

Bullet Train to Kyoto

Tour Kenrokuen Garden and visit Kutaniyaki Pottery Studio. Ride the train to Kyoto where you’ll be transferred to your hotel. Meals B

Day
7

Escorted Kyoto sightseeing

Visit Kinkaku-ji Temple c, Nijo Castle c and the Kyoto Imperial Palace. Meals B

Day
8

Depart Kyoto

Your tour with us ends this morning. Meals B

Private Tour Add-Ons

Bangkok

Our 4-day FreeStyle Travel package features a choice of fine city-center hotels, daily breakfast, chauffeured airport transfers and in-depth sightseeing with your own personal car, driver and guide.

Shanghai

Our 3-day FreeStyle Travel package includes a choice of fine hotels, daily breakfast, full day sightseeing with your own personal car, driver and guide and private car airport transfers.

Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)

Our 4-day FreeStyle Tour includes a choice of fine hotels, daily breakfast, in-depth sightseeing with your own personal car, driver and guide, and chauffeured airport transfers.

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