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Japan - Cultural Odyssey

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From Tokyo to Osaka
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 12
Ages 6+
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Tokyo

    Tokyo
    Meals
    Dinner (Traditional gyudon (steamed rice topped with beef and onions simmered in sake and soy sauce))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building for sweeping views of Tokyo
    Landmarks
    Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building
  3. Day 2

    Tokyo

    Tokyo
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Stroll around Sumo District in Ryogoku
    • Visit Sumo Museum and observe sumo wrestlers training
    • Learn about Buddhism at Sensoji Temple in Asakusa
    • Observe Shibuya Crossing
    • Walk through forest to Meiji Shrine
    • Explore Harajuku street fashion district

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Shibuya Observation Deck (alternative if Sumo Museum is closed)
    Landmarks
    Sumo Museum
    Sensoji Temple
    Shibuya Crossing
    Meiji Shrine
    Harajuku
    Shibuya Observation Deck
  4. Day 3

    Tokyo

    Tokyo
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch following sushi-making class)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Tsukiji Fish Market
    • Sushi-making class with a master chef
    • Visit Tokyo's Ghibli animation museum
    • Relax in Shinjuku Gyoen park
    Landmarks
    Tsukiji Fish Market
    Studio Ghibli Museum
    Shinjuku Gyoen
  5. Day 4

    Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park to Hakone

    Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park to Hakone
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park with views of Mt. Fuji
    • Take series of cars and mountain railways through the park
    • Boat ride on Ashi Lake

    Optional Activities

    • Visit onsen (Japanese hot spring)
    Landmarks
    Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park
    Mt. Fuji
    Ashi Lake
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  6. Day 5

    Hakone to Kyoto

    Hakone to Kyoto
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Meditation class with a Zen Buddhist monk
    • Traditional tea ceremony
    • Visit Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji)
    • Calligraphy workshop
    Landmarks
    Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji)
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  7. Day 6

    Kyoto

    Kyoto
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Behind-the-scenes visit in Wazuka to learn about Japanese tea production
    • Tea ceremony experience
    • Tea tastings
    • Latte art class
    • Calligraphy lesson in private workshop
    Landmarks
    Wazuka
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  8. Day 7

    Kyoto

    Kyoto
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Memorable Farewell Dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Rickshaw ride through bamboo forests
    • Visit Arashiyama Monkey Park
    • Walk to Zen Tenryu-Ji Temple
    • Samurai and Ninja experience
    • Learn about Ninja culture
    • Japanese throwing stars practice
    • Farewell Dinner
    Landmarks
    Arashiyama Monkey Park
    Tenryu-Ji Temple
    Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
  9. Day 8

    Kyoto to Osaka or Tokyo

    Kyoto to Osaka or Tokyo
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Bullet train supplement to depart from Tokyo instead of Osaka/Kansai

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