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Legacy of Japan with Hokkaido

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From Tokyo to Kyoto
5.0 (34,409 reviews)
  • Illuminated lanterns reflect on a blossom-lined canal in Tokyo at dusk with a snow-capped Mount Fuji silhouette in the distance.
  • Twilight aerial view over Tokyo’s vast cityscape with the Skytree glowing in vibrant colors above bustling streets.
  • Close-up night view of a multi-tiered pagoda warmly lit against the dark sky, showcasing intricate wooden eaves.
  • Soft pink cherry blossoms arch over a serene moat where rowboats drift beneath a sunny spring sky in Tokyo.
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 8 - 46
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Tokyo

    Tokyo
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  3. Day 2

    Tokyo

    Tokyo
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Welcome dinner hosted by Tour Director)

    Included Activities

    • Guided sightseeing tour of Tokyo by subway featuring Meiji Shrine
    • Visit to Asakusa Kannon Temple
    • Explore Nakamise Shopping Arcade
    • Welcome dinner hosted by Tour Director
    Landmarks
    Meiji Shrine
    Asakusa Kannon Temple
    Nakamise Shopping Arcade
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  4. Day 3

    Tokyo to Sapporo

    Tokyo to Sapporo
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Flight from Tokyo to Sapporo

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll through Odori Park
    • Sample local miso ramen
    • Visit local breweries and taste Sapporo's famous beer
    Landmarks
    Odori Park
  5. Day 4

    Sapporo

    Sapporo
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Stroll through Odori Park
    • Panoramic views from Sapporo TV Tower
    • Visit Former Hokkaido Government Office
    • Visit historic Clock Tower
    • Explore Sapporo Beer Museum
    Landmarks
    Odori Park
    Sapporo TV Tower
    Former Hokkaido Government Office
    Clock Tower
    Sapporo Beer Museum
  6. Day 5

    Sapporo - Upopoy

    Sapporo - Upopoy
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Excursion to Upopoy National Ainu Museum and Park
    • Traditional Ainu performance featuring music, dance, and storytelling
    • Self-guided exploration of museum and park
    Landmarks
    Upopoy National Ainu Museum and Park
  7. Day 6

    Sapporo to Yamagata

    Sapporo to Yamagata
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Flight from Sapporo to Yamagata (or Sendai)
    Landmarks
    Yamagata City
  8. Day 7

    Yamagata - Tendo

    Yamagata - Tendo
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Soba-making class - freshly made buckwheat noodles), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to local sake brewery with tasting
    • Hands-on soba-making class for lunch
    • Maiko dance performance
    Landmarks
    Tendo
  9. Day 8

    Tendo to Kanazawa

    Tendo to Kanazawa
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Shinkansen (bullet train) ride from Tendo to Kanazawa
    Landmarks
    Kanazawa
  10. Day 9

    Kanazawa

    Kanazawa
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Guided visit to Kenroku-en Garden
    • Gold leaf craft class with bento box creation
    Landmarks
    Kenroku-en Garden
    Kasumigaike Pond
  11. Day 10

    Kanazawa - Inami

    Kanazawa - Inami
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Excursion to Inami Village with walking tour of woodcarving street
    • Hands-on woodcarving experience with local artisans
    Landmarks
    Inami Village
  12. Day 11

    Kanazawa to Kyoto

    Kanazawa to Kyoto
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided sightseeing of Kyoto
    • Visit to Kinkaku-ji (Temple of the Golden Pavilion)
    • Visit to Sanjusangendo Temple
    Landmarks
    Kinkaku-ji
    Sanjusangendo Temple
  13. Day 12

    Kyoto

    Kyoto
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner at hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Farewell dinner hosted by Tour Director

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour through Gion with Tour Director
    • Visit more of Kyoto's historic temples
    • Optional trip to Nara Park (famous for free-roaming deer among shrines and temples)
    Landmarks
    Gion
    Nara Park
  14. Day 13

    Kyoto

    Kyoto
    Meals
    Breakfast

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