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Must-see cities, gardens, and temples

Surround yourself in beauty and culture on this 9-night guided Japanese adventure! Discover fast-paced Tokyo, colorful Kyoto, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and much more. Feast your eyes on Mount Fuji from a cable car, take a Japanese cooking class, taste tea, and sample sake! This escorted journey will bring you through the magical gardens, sacred temples, and vibrant cities you've been dreaming about.

What's Included:

1. Round-trip economy class airfare into Tokyo (HND), out of Osaka (ITM)
2. Round-trip airport transfers
3. Accommodation in hotels listed, or similar:
4. 3 nights in Tokyo at the Park Hotel Tokyo
5. 2 nights in Takayama at the Hida Hotel Plaza
6. 1 night in Kanazawa at the Hotel Nikko Kanazawa
7. 3 nights in Kyoto at the Ana Crowne Plaza Hotel Kyoto
8. Sightseeing as described in the itinerary, including the following:
9. Visit to Meiji Shrine & Asakusa Kannon Temple
10. Calligraphy class & traditional tea ceremony
11. Cable car ride to view Mount Fuji and visit to Chureito Pagoda
12. Tour of Matsumoto Castle & Matsumoto City Museum
13. Visit to Kenroku-en Garden
14. Sightseeing tour to Sanjusangendo Temple, Fushimi Inari Shrine and Kiyomizu Temple
15. Japanese cooking class
16. Excursion to Nara with visits to Todaiji Temple and Kasuga Shrine
17. American breakfast daily, 5 lunches and 3 dinners
18. Services of a Professional Travel Director
19. Transportation by private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach (with complimentary Wi-Fi)
20. Thunderbird express train from Kanazawa to Kyoto
21. Hotel tips, taxes, porterage and service charges
22. Travel protection

Unique Explorations

• Learn about the Yuzen dyeing technique used on kimonos!
• Stroll through a local farmers market in Takayama.
• Visit Matsumoto Castle as you travel through the Japanese Alps.
• Explore Nara, the oldest capital of Japan!
• Experience Japan's Thunderbird Express train as you journey from Kanazawa to Kyoto.

Please note: For this vacation, the tour operator requires that travelers age 12 and older must provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination in the form of written documentation (paper or electronic copy), in English, for all vacations. Proof of vaccination must be completed at least 14 days prior to the tour start date. *Exceptions apply to children who do not qualify for vaccination. This new protocol will take effect until further notice. Please click here for more information.

Live out your Japanese dreams on this incredible 9-night vacation! While you'll have plenty of time to visit the iconic must-see sites, your tour director will also guide you off the beaten path, where you'll experience the country's magical hidden gems. Venture through the Japanese Alps and Mount Fuji, experience sacred temples, and immerse yourself in the spirit of Japan's unique cities.

Vacation is round-trip, per person, based on 2 travelers' 9-night stay in September or October 2023. Rates start at $7284 per person from IAH. Includes air, airport taxes, airport transfers, hotels, tours, daily breakfast, travel protection, and more as detailed in the itinerary. Additional baggage charges may apply.