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Classic Japan

15 days
From Fukuoka to Tokyo
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 50
Ages 18+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Fukuoka

  2. Day 2

    Fukuoka

    Included Activities

    • Visit Shofukuji Temple, Japan's first Zen Temple
    • Visit Kushida Shrine
    • Visit Hakata Machiya Folk Museum

    Optional Activities

    • Kawakudari boat ride and Yanagawa Ohana villa (Scenic Freechoice)
    • Visit Fukuoka Tower with 360-degree observation deck
    • Explore Edo Period ruins of Fukuoka Castle in Maizuru Park
    Landmarks
    Shofukuji Temple
    Kushida Shrine
    Hakata Machiya Folk Museum
    Fukuoka Tower
    Fukuoka Castle
    Yanagawa Ohana
  3. Day 3

    Fukuoka - Kitakyushu - Hiroshima

    Meals
    Dinner (Okonomiyaki, a delicious savoury Japanese-style pancake and specialty of the region)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Moji Port District
    • Visit TOTO Museum
    • Visit Peace Park and Museum in Hiroshima
    • Create personal origami donation at Orizuru Tower
    Landmarks
    Moji Port District
    TOTO Museum
    Peace Park and Museum
    Orizuru Tower
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  4. Day 4

    Hiroshima - Miyajima Island

    Included Activities

    • Sail by ferry to Miyajima Island
    • Visit Daisho-in Temple
    • Visit floating Torii Gate at Itsukushima Shrine

    Optional Activities

    • Attend Kagura performance, a Shinto ritual ceremonial dance (April-December)
    Landmarks
    Daisho-in Temple
    Itsukushima Shrine
  5. Day 5

    Hiroshima - Okayama

    Included Activities

    • Visit Korakuen Garden, one of the Three Great Gardens of Japan
    • Learn about sake brewing process and sample local sake
    Landmarks
    Korakuen Garden
  6. Day 6

    Okayama - Naoshima Island

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at Benesse House)

    Included Activities

    • Take ferry from Uno Port to Naoshima Island
    • Visit Art House Project collection of art installations
    • Lunch at Benesse House
    • Visit Lee Ufan Museum
    • Visit Chichu Art Museum
    Landmarks
    Naoshima Island
    Art House Project
    Lee Ufan Museum
    Chichu Art Museum
    Benesse House
  7. Day 7

    Okayama - Himeji - Osaka

    Included Activities

    • Stop at Himeji Castle, Japan's most spectacular feudal castle
    Landmarks
    Himeji Castle
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  8. Day 8

    Osaka

    Included Activities

    • Explore Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street
    • Explore Kuromon Ichiba Market
    • Private visit to Sumo Museum in Kehayaza
    • Sumo wrestler welcome ceremony
    • See Jinku (traditional folkloric songs) demonstration
    • Watch wrestlers in action in the dohyo
    Landmarks
    Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street
    Kuromon Ichiba Market
    Sumo Museum
    Dotonbori
    Hozenji Yokocho
  9. Day 9

    Osaka - Nara - Kyoto

    Included Activities

    • Visit Todaiji Temple
    • See deer in Nara Park
    • Japanese tea ceremony while dressed in traditional kimono

    Optional Activities

    • Ryokan Upgrade - Stay in traditional Japanese Inn with tatami mat flooring, futon beds, private bath, dinner and breakfast (must be pre-booked before departure)
    Landmarks
    Todaiji Temple
    Nara Park
    Itinerary Image 1
  10. Day 10

    Kyoto

    Included Activities

    • Explore gardens of Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
    • Ride through Arashiyama Bamboo Grove by traditional rickshaw

    Optional Activities

    • Samurai & Ninja Museum with 30-minute guided tour, samurai armor experience, sword holding, and ninja star throwing (Scenic Freechoice)
    • Visit Nijo Castle, UNESCO World Heritage Site with Edo Period palace architecture (Scenic Freechoice)
    Landmarks
    Kinkaku-ji
    Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
    Samurai & Ninja Museum
    Nijo Castle
  11. Day 11

    Kyoto - 5 Lakes District

    Meals
    Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Visit Chokokuno Mori (Hakone Open Air Museum)

    Optional Activities

    • Early morning visit to Fushimi Inari Shrine to beat the crowds
    Landmarks
    Fushimi Inari Shrine
    Chokokuno Mori (Hakone Open Air Museum)
    Fuji Five Lakes District
  12. Day 12

    5 Lakes District - Tokyo

    Meals
    Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Visit Itchiku Kubota Art Museum
    • Explore teamLab Borderless Digital Art Museum

    Optional Activities

    • Ninja Akasaka dinner with ninja theme (Scenic Freechoice Dining)
    • Nobu Tokyo dinner with Japanese-Peruvian fusion cuisine (Scenic Freechoice Dining)
    • Izakaya Nightlife with Yaki-tori and Kushiyaki dinner and drinks at local bars (Scenic Freechoice Dining)
    Landmarks
    Itchiku Kubota Art Museum
    teamLab Borderless
    Imperial Palace
    Hie Jinja Shrine
  13. Day 13

    Tokyo

    Included Activities

    • Visit Asakusa district
    • Pay respects at Sensoji Temple

    Optional Activities

    • Meiji Shrine and Shibuya Crossing with Hachiko dog statue view (Scenic Freechoice)
    • Cultural Shinjuku and Gyoen Gardens stroll with shopping district exploration (Scenic Freechoice)
    Landmarks
    Asakusa
    Sensoji Temple
    Meiji Shrine
    Shibuya Crossing
    Hachiko statue
    Shinjuku-Gyoen Gardens
    Shinjuku
  14. Day 14

    Tokyo

    Meals
    Dinner (Farewell dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Tokyo Sky Tree, the world's tallest tower
    • Interactive private group demonstration and lesson in Taiko drums with renowned Taiko masters
    Landmarks
    Tokyo Sky Tree
  15. Day 15

    Tokyo

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    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Japan. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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