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

14 days
From Tokyo to Kyoto
4.8
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City & Culture
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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    June 5th, 2025
    Visiting the gardens and riding the bullet train. Also, the food was excellent, the craft activities were inspiring,...
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  • A
    June 5th, 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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    Review collected by Collette
  • A
    June 5th, 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...
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    Traveled in April 2025
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  • A
    June 5th, 2025
    It was fabulous! Clean cities. Interesting places and sights of a culture I knew very little about. Had no idea Japan...
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    Traveled in April 2025
    Review collected by Collette
  • A
    June 5th, 2025
    The tour manager Ana ensured a pleasant atmosphere during the tour and connected with everyone. Scheduled activity...
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