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Cultural Treasures of Japan (Tokyo to Kyoto, 2026)

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From Tokyo to Kyoto

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Gold Operator: Collette
City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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
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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Overnight Flight
Overnight Flight
Accommodation
Hotel (Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba)
Day 2
Tokyo
Tokyo
Accommodation
Hotel (Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba)
Optional Activities
- Independent exploration of Tokyo
Day 3
Tokyo
Tokyo
Meals
Dinner (Welcome dinner with fellow travelers)
Accommodation
Hotel (Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba)
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Meiji Shrine
- Pass by Imperial Palace grounds and Niju Bridge
- Walk through Ginza district and shopping at department stores
- Welcome dinner
Landmarks
Meiji Shrine
Imperial Palace
Niju Bridge
Ginza
Day 4
Tokyo
Tokyo
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Odakyu Hotel de Yama)
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Tokyo
- Visit Senso-ji temple
- Explore Nakamise Shopping Arcade
- Visit Tokyo National Museum
Landmarks
Asakusa
Senso-ji
Nakamise Shopping Arcade
Tokyo National Museum
Day 5
Tokyo to Hakone
Tokyo to Hakone
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Tokyu Stay Hida-Takayama)
Included Activities
- Visit Owakudani in active volcanic zone
- Ride Hakone Ropeway aerial cable car
- Lake Ashi cruise with views of Mt. Fuji
- Visit Moto-Hakone
Landmarks
Mount Fuji
Owakudani
Hakone Ropeway
Lake Ashi
Moto-Hakone
Day 6
Hakone - Matsumoto - Takayama
Hakone - Matsumoto - Takayama
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Hida beef dinner with sake pairing at a local brewery)
Accommodation
Hotel (Tokyu Stay Hida-Takayama)
Included Activities
- Visit Matsumoto Castle
- Guided walk in historic Takayama
- Visit 200-year-old sake brewery
- Traditional Hida beef dinner with sake pairing
Landmarks
Matsumoto Castle
Takayama
Day 7
Takayama
Takayama
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Nikko Kanazawa)
Included Activities
- Guided walk in Takayama historic district
- Visit morning market
- Choice of Takayama Jinya (19th-century former government building) OR Matsuri Yatai Kaikan (traditional festival floats)
Optional Activities
- Free exploration time in Takayama
Landmarks
Takayama Jinya
Matsuri Yatai Kaikan
Miyagawa River morning market
Day 8
Takayama - Shirakawa-go - Kanazawa
Takayama - Shirakawa-go - Kanazawa
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at local restaurant serving regional specialties)
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Nikko Kanazawa)
Included Activities
- Visit UNESCO Shirakawa-go village with gassho-zukuri-style houses
- Visit Omicho fish market
- Visit Kenroku-En garden
- Dinner at local restaurant with regional specialties
Landmarks
Shirakawa-go
Omicho Fish Market
Kenroku-En
Day 9
Kanazawa
Kanazawa
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Nikko Princess Kyoto)
Included Activities
- Hands-on gold leaf decorating lesson (decorate own lacquer box)
- Visit Higashi Tea district (Geisha quarters)
Optional Activities
- Free exploration of Kanazawa
Landmarks
Higashi Tea District
Day 10
Kanazawa to Kyoto
Kanazawa to Kyoto
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Nikko Princess Kyoto)
Included Activities
- Visit Women's Association of Kyoto in traditional townhouse
- Sushi-making class
- Origami folding lesson
Day 11
Kyoto
Kyoto
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Nikko Princess Kyoto)
Included Activities
- Visit Fushimi Inari Taisha with guided tour of torii gates
- Visit UNESCO Nijo Castle with intricate woodcarvings and Ninomaru Garden
Optional Activities
- Leisure exploration of Kyoto
Landmarks
Fushimi Inari Taisha
Nijo Castle
Day 12
Kyoto - Hiroshima - Kyoto
Kyoto - Hiroshima - Kyoto
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Nikko Princess Kyoto)
Included Activities
- Shinkansen bullet train to Hiroshima
- Ferry to Miyajima Island (Shrine Island)
- Visit Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
- Visit Atomic Dome
- Visit Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
- Return to Kyoto by Shinkansen bullet train
Landmarks
Miyajima Island
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
Atomic Dome
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
Day 13
Kyoto
Kyoto
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Special farewell dinner with maiko show)
Included Activities
- Experience with monk at Koshoji Temple (chanting and meditation)
- Tea ceremony lesson
- Conversation with monk about daily life
- Farewell dinner with maiko show
Optional Activities
- Free exploration of Kyoto
Landmarks
Koshoji Temple
Day 14
Kyoto
Kyoto

Landmarks
Meiji Shrine
Imperial Palace
Niju Bridge
Ginza

Landmarks
Asakusa
Senso-ji
Nakamise Shopping Arcade
Tokyo National Museum

Landmarks
Mount Fuji
Owakudani
Hakone Ropeway
Lake Ashi
Moto-Hakone

Landmarks
Matsumoto Castle
Takayama

Landmarks
Takayama Jinya
Matsuri Yatai Kaikan
Miyagawa River morning market

Landmarks
Shirakawa-go
Omicho Fish Market
Kenroku-En

Landmarks
Higashi Tea District

Landmarks
Fushimi Inari Taisha
Nijo Castle

Landmarks
Miyajima Island
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
Atomic Dome
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum

Landmarks
Koshoji Temple

Accommodation
Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport

What's Not Included

Flights
Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba
Hotel
Days 1, 2, 3
Odakyu Hotel de Yama
Hotel
day 4
Tokyu Stay Hida-Takayama
Hotel
Days 5, 6
Hotel Nikko Kanazawa
Hotel
Days 7, 8
Hotel Nikko Princess Kyoto
Hotel
Days 9, 10, 11, 12

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Traveler Reviews

4.8

Overall rating based on 5 Reviews

Tour Operator
4.5

Calanthia5.0•June 2025
Visiting the gardens and riding the bullet train. Also, the food was excellent, the craft activities were inspiring,...
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Clo4.0•June 2025
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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Loretta5.0•June 2025
I am so glad I took this tour and would visit Japan again. However, if you can visit before turning 60 or in great...
I am so glad I took this tour and would visit Japan again. However, if you can visit before turning 60 or in great health, I recommend it. Lots of walking. Approximately 13,000 steps just about every day. It was fun. Climbing to reach the top of Monkey Mountain, walking through Cherry Blossom gardens, gardens in general. We got to see Mt. Fuji; performed a tea ceremony, made sushi, ate and grilled wagyu steak, and had the best Sake. Our guide provided us with many areas of local shopping, taking many of us around in the late evening or after an earlier tour had ended, or dinner. One place that was not on the schedule but was fun to visit was Don Quijote. A store where you can find everything at great prices. We found Cherry Blossom, Matcha, and caramel Kit Kats. Chocolate-covered grapes. Truly a wonderful trip.Show more
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Jo5.0•June 2025
It was fabulous! Clean cities. Interesting places and sights of a culture I knew very little about. Had no idea Japan...
It was fabulous! Clean cities. Interesting places and sights of a culture I knew very little about. Had no idea Japan was so mountainous. Their road system thru the mountains and valleys is amazing. The customs were interesting to learn. Food served was delicious - I stretched my comfort zone there and it tasted wonderful. (Still shied away from adventure in the open market foods.). I think Kanazawa would be my favorite city. Loved all the gold leaf - we made lacquer boxes using gold leaf for a stencil design. It was so fragile to work with. Gave me some insight to the talent one must have to gild chandeliers and such in castles all over the world. In all the cities I always felt safe and as a solo traveler on the always felt safe. Tour companions were also pleasant and inclusive as well so sometimes went places w folks but it was. Ok to be on my own. We hoped to see cherry blossoms and the countryside presented them in beautiful glory. The bullet train to Hiroshima as fast, clean and quiet. The peace memorial there was very crowded. It was hard to go through because of the nature of it but also it's dark inside (minimal lights) so that along w the crowdedness made me claustrophobic so I quit looking at displays and had to get out. Wandered the park displays. Amazingly the Japanese don't seem to hold a grudge against the USA for the dropping of the bomb. It was war and it brought an end to thatShow more
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James5.0•June 2025
The tour manager Ana ensured a pleasant atmosphere during the tour and connected with everyone. Scheduled activity...
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Traveled in April 2025
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