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Cultural Treasures of Japan (Tokyo to Kyoto) (2025)

14 days
From Tokyo to Kyoto
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Plan your adventure:
In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 44
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba)
  2. Day 2

    Tokyo

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba)
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Tokyo

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Meiji Shrine
    • View Imperial Palace grounds and Niju Bridge
    • Shopping in Ginza department stores
    Landmarks
    Meiji Shrine
    Imperial Palace
    Niju Bridge
    Ginza
  4. Day 4

    Tokyo

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Odakyu Hotel de Yama)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Senso-ji Buddhist temple
    • Experience Japanese tea ceremony
    • Explore Nakamise Shopping Arcade
    • Visit Tokyo National Museum
    Landmarks
    Senso-ji
    Nakamise Shopping Arcade
    Tokyo National Museum
  5. Day 5

    Tokyo to Hakone

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Takayama Green Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Owakudani volcanic zone
    • Ride Hakone Ropeway aerial cable car
    • Lake Ashi cruise
    Landmarks
    Mt. Fuji
    Owakudani
    Lake Ashi
    Moto-Hakone
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  6. Day 6

    Hakone to Takayama

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Hida beef dinner with traditional rice wine pairing)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Takayama Green Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Matsumoto Castle
    • Visit sake brewery in Takayama
    • Hida beef dinner with sake pairing
    Landmarks
    Matsumoto Castle
    Takayama
  7. Day 7

    Takayama

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional multi-course kaiseki dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kanazawa Tokyu Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Guided walk in Takayama historic district
    • Visit morning market along Miyagawa River
    • Choice: Visit Takayama Jinya OR Matsuri Yatai Kaikan
    • Traditional kaiseki dinner
    Landmarks
    Takayama Jinya
    Matsuri Yatai Kaikan
    Miyagawa River morning market
  8. Day 8

    Kanazawa

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kanazawa Tokyu Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Shirakawa-go village
    • Visit Higashi Tea district Geisha quarters in Kanazawa
    • Visit Kenroku-En Garden
    Landmarks
    Shirakawa-go
    Higashi Tea district
    Kenroku-En
  9. Day 9

    Kanazawa

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Nikko Princess Kyoto)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Nomura samurai family home
    • Hands-on gold leaf decorating lesson with lacquer box
    • Visit Omicho fish market
    Landmarks
    Kanazawa Samurai district
    Omicho fish market
  10. Day 10

    Kyoto

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Nikko Princess Kyoto)

    Included Activities

    • Tour Fushimi Inari Taisha
    • Visit Women's Association of Kyoto in traditional townhouse
    • Sushi-making class
    • Origami folding class
    Landmarks
    Fushimi Inari Taisha
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  11. Day 11

    Kyoto

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Nikko Princess Kyoto)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Kinkaku-ji Temple (Golden Pavilion)
    Landmarks
    Kinkaku-ji Temple
  12. Day 12

    Kyoto to Hiroshima to Kyoto

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Nikko Princess Kyoto)

    Included Activities

    • Shinkansen bullet train to Hiroshima
    • Ferry to Miyajima Island
    • Visit Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
    • View Atomic Dome
    • Visit Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
    • Shinkansen bullet train return to Kyoto
    Landmarks
    Miyajima Island
    Itsukushima Shinto Shrine
    Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
    Atomic Dome
    Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
    Itinerary Image 1
  13. Day 13

    Kyoto

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Special farewell dinner with maiko show)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Nijo Castle
    • Hands-on stenciling lesson
    • Special farewell dinner with maiko show
    Landmarks
    Nijo Castle
  14. Day 14

    Departure

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    November 7th, 2025
    4.5
    Great first time experience in Japan. Itinerary was exceptional, excellent variety of activities, Tour Guide very...
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  • A
    June 5th, 2025
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    Hiroshima was very moving! I enjoyed seeing Mt Fuji even in the snow! Collette could not control the weather but the...
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    Traveled in March 2025
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    June 5th, 2025
    5
    Cultural treasures of Japan was full of sites and experiences that made a wonderful trip into the past and present of...
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    June 5th, 2025
    5
    We absolutely loved our tour of Japan. Misa was our guide and she was the best. We saw so much in two weeks yet never...
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    Traveled in March 2025
    Review collected by Collette
  • A
    June 5th, 2025
    5
    Shirakawa, Hakone resort locations .
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  • A
    June 5th, 2025
    4
    We started in Tokyo, but there were no special interactions with Japanese art or culture until the last days of the...
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    Traveled in April 2025
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  • A
    June 5th, 2025
    5
    My purpose for taking this tour and not a later one, was to see the cherry blossoms. That was the highlight of the...
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    Traveled in April 2025
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  • A
    June 5th, 2025
    5
    It was an amazing tour and Michael our tour guide was exceptional- his patience, knowledge and recommendations was...
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  • A
    June 5th, 2025
    5
    Visiting the gardens and riding the bullet train. Also, the food was excellent, the craft activities were inspiring,...
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    Traveled in April 2025
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  • A
    June 5th, 2025
    4
    Unfortunately I hurt my back picking up my luggage the day we left and was in pain everyday. The really long days in...
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    Traveled in April 2025
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