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Signature Japan: Cultural & Art Luxury Tour

17 days
From Osaka to Tokyo
4.9
57 traveler reviews

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Explorer
Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
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 6 - 16
Ages 35+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Osaka

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner at local izakaya)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome dinner at local izakaya with guide overview of tour
  2. Day 2

    Osaka

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided visit to Osaka Castle and observation deck
    • Kuromon Ichiba Market exploration
    • National Museum of Art, Osaka visit
    Landmarks
    Osaka Castle
    Kuromon Ichiba Market
    National Museum of Art, Osaka
  3. Day 3

    Osaka to Nara to Kyoto

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided visit to Todai-ji Temple and Daibutsu Buddha statue
    • Leisurely stroll through Nara Park with free-roaming deer
    • Visit to Kasuga Taisha Shrine
    Landmarks
    Todai-ji Temple
    Nara Park
    Kasuga Taisha Shrine
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Kyoto

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Delightful local lunch)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
    • Visit to Ryoan-ji Temple and Zen rock garden
    • Walk through Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
    • Visit to Tenryu-ji Temple
    • Private tea ceremony in traditional teahouse with matcha preparation
    Landmarks
    Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
    Ryoan-ji Temple
    Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
    Tenryu-ji Temple
  5. Day 5

    Kyoto

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Leisurely lunch at local restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Eriko Horiki Showroom and washi paper art studio
    • Exploration of Gion District with guide stories about geiko culture
    Landmarks
    Gion District
  6. Day 6

    Wazuka

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Farm-to-table lunch featuring locally sourced ingredients overlooking tea terraces)

    Included Activities

    • Hands-on tea-picking experience in lush tea fields
    • Visit to local tea processing workshop with observation of steaming, rolling, and drying
    • Tea-tasting session comparing different grades of sencha and matcha
    Landmarks
    Wazuka Tea Region
  7. Day 7

    Kyoto to Murou Art Forest to Naoshima

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at hotel or nearby fine-dining restaurant featuring fresh seafood and refined Setouchi cuisine)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Murou Art Forest with sculptures by Dani Karavan
    Landmarks
    Murou Art Forest
  8. Day 8

    Naoshima

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Benesse House Café overlooking the Seto Sea)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Chichu Art Museum with Tadao Ando architecture
    • Visit to Benesse House Museum with contemporary art collection
    • Exploration of Art House Project in Honmura Village
    Landmarks
    Chichu Art Museum
    Benesse House Museum
    Art House Project (Honmura Village)
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 9

    Teshima

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Light lunch at local café featuring farm-to-table cuisine with ingredients grown on the island)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Teshima Art Museum by Ryue Nishizawa
    • Visit to Les Archives du Cœur (The Heart Archive) installation by Christian Boltanski
    Landmarks
    Teshima Art Museum
    Les Archives du Cœur (The Heart Archive)
  10. Day 10

    Naoshima to Inujima to Tomonoura

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Leisurely lunch at local seaside café with fresh seafood and island-grown produce), Dinner (Kaiseki experience featuring beautifully presented dishes crafted from local ingredients)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Inujima Seirensho Art Museum with Hiroshi Sambuichi architecture
    • Exploration of Inujima Art House Project with architectural installations
    Landmarks
    Inujima Seirensho Art Museum
    Inujima Art House Project
  11. Day 11

    Tomonoura to Onomichi

    Meals
    Breakfast (Traditional Japanese breakfast at ryokan), Lunch (Lunch at charming local restaurant featuring fresh seafood and regional specialties)

    Included Activities

    • Leisurely exploration of Tomonoura's Edo-period streets
    • Visit to Fukuzen-ji Temple with views of Sensui-jima Island
    • Visit to Joyato Lighthouse
    • Walk part of Temple Walk route in Onomichi
    • Visit to Onomichi City Museum of Art
    Landmarks
    Fukuzen-ji Temple
    Joyato Lighthouse
    Onomichi City Museum of Art
  12. Day 12

    Onomichi to Hiroshima

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Light lunch at nearby restaurant showcasing Hiroshima's local delicacies including okonomiyaki)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Atomic Bomb Dome
    • Visit to Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Simose Art Museum with rotating contemporary exhibitions
    Landmarks
    Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
    Atomic Bomb Dome
    Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
    Simose Art Museum
    Itinerary Image 1
  13. Day 13

    Miyajima

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant serving regional specialties such as anago-meshi and momiji manju)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Itsukushima Shrine and floating torii gate
    • Visit to Daisho-in Temple on Mount Misen

    Optional Activities

    • Short ascent of Mount Misen trail for panoramic sea views
    • Visit to Miyajima History and Folklore Museum
    Landmarks
    Itsukushima Shrine
    Daisho-in Temple
  14. Day 14

    Hiroshima to Tokyo

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided visit to Meiji Shrine
    • Guided walk along Omotesando Avenue with contemporary architecture exploration
    Landmarks
    Meiji Shrine
    Omotesando Avenue
  15. Day 15

    Tokyo

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at chic restaurant in Roppongi Hills)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to TeamLab Borderless (or TeamLab Planets) with interactive installations

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Mori Art Museum in Roppongi Hills
    • Visit to The National Art Center, Tokyo
    Landmarks
    TeamLab Borderless
    Mori Art Museum
    The National Art Center, Tokyo
    Ginza District
  16. Day 16

    Tokyo

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner at Michelin restaurant with sake or champagne toast)

    Included Activities

    • Buddhist temple fire ceremony (Goma ritual) attendance
    • Private Taiko drumming session with professional masters

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Asakusa with Senso-ji Temple and Nakamise shopping street
    • Explore Aoyama neighborhood with designer boutiques and modern architecture
    Landmarks
    Senso-ji Temple
    Asakusa
    Aoyama
  17. Day 17

    Tokyo

    Meals
    Breakfast

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Reviews from other tours by Tweet World Travel

  • Christopher
    November 20th, 2025
    All of the elements of the tour were as advertised. Tour guides and drivers were great. The hotels were fabulous.
  • sandra
    April 23rd, 2024
    As stated in my registration I have food restrictions. It was difficult to get food items replaced in the included...
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  • Lesley
    June 14th, 2023
    Small group size. Saw so much in such a small time
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