Immerse yourself in the ancient and modern cultures of Japan. Learn the art of the tea ceremony, and stand before the famous Senso-ji Buddhist temple. Tour Matsumoto Castle, known as the “Crow Castle” for its black exterior. Taste legendary Hida beef and sip sake at a local brewery. Delve into Kyoto, the marvelous cultural capital of Japan. Board the Shinkansen “bullet” train to travel to Hiroshima to visit Shrine Island and the Peace Memorial Museum. Absorb the beauty of the Golden Pavilion and the majesty of Nijo Castle. Japan slowly draws you into its eclectic culture and charm, revealing incredible moments every step of the way.

Our prices start from

$ 5,799 LAND ONLY

14 Days • GUIDED • 18 Meals

Operated Tour

The Details

  • 12 nights accommodation
  • On some dates additional accommodations may be used.
  • Services of a tour manager
  • All on-tour transportations and related fees
  • Hotel-to-hotel baggage handling
  • Round trip home to airport sedan service provided when you purchase airfare through Member Choice Vacations. One transfer per person, per reservation. (Restrictions apply)
  • 12 breakfasts, 6 dinners

Itinerary

Engaging Experiences These special places and experiences are considered tour highlights. Look for them in the daily itineraries.

Grand Nikko Daiba, Tokyo

Feel the excitement start to build as you pass by the grounds of the Imperial Palace and see the Niju Bridge, the well-known symbol of the Imperial Palace.

Grand Nikko Daiba, Tokyo

Breakfast Included

Try your hand at the centuries-old art of the Japanese tea ceremony, gold leaf decorating and stenciling.

Grand Nikko Daiba, Tokyo

Breakfast, Dinner Included

Take in magnificent views of Mt. Fuji from the Hakone Ropeway.

Odakyu Hotel de Yama, Hakone

Breakfast, Dinner Included

Enjoy a sake tasting at a local sake brewery followed by a Hida beef dinner.

Takayama Green Hotel, Takayama

Breakfast, Dinner Included

The ancient cultures of Takayama come alive during a guided walk in the town’s historic district.

Takayama Green Hotel, Takayama

Breakfast, Dinner Included

Embrace the unique charms of Shirakawa-go (UNESCO).

Kanazawa Tokyu Hotel, Kanazawa

Breakfast Included

Visit the Samurai district where we will enter the former home of the Nomuras.

Kanazawa Tokyu Hotel, Kanazawa

Breakfast Included

Participate in a sushi-making and origami class.

Hotel Nikko Princess Kyoto

Breakfast, Dinner Included

Visit the Kinkaku-ji Temple (UNESCO), known as the Golden Pavilion.

Hotel Nikko Princess Kyoto

Breakfast Included

Shinkansen bullet train to Hiroshima & Hiroshima

Hotel Nikko Princess Kyoto

Breakfast Included

Visit the home of the first Shogun, Nijo Castle (UNESCO), where you can see intricate woodcarvings, wall paintings, and the Ninomaru Garden.

Hotel Nikko Princess Kyoto

Breakfast, Dinner Included

Breakfast Included

Departures prior will vary. On some dates alternate hotels may be used. Pricing is per person, double occupancy, land and rail only, based on November 13, 2024 travel date. Single supplement from $1,000. Call AAA for current airfare rates and availability.

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