Starting at $2,969 pp double tour only
Starting at $4,925 pp double with air from Denver
$540 single supplement
DEPOSIT $550pp
Prices are subject to change until deposit is posted
Escape into a world of ancient tradition and modern marvels on this Globus Escapes tour of Japan. From the captivating capital city of Tokyo to the moving memorials of Hiroshima and the magnificent temples and shrines Kyoto, you’ll enjoy fewer crowds in the off-season to savor each stunning scene, sumptuous cuisine, and serene natural beauty. Enjoy the ancient art of Japanese tea traditions, be whisked away on the famous shinkansen (bullet train), wander through 400-year-old gardens, and wonder at the natural beauty of Nara Park’s free-roaming deer and dazzling lanterns of Kasuga Shrine. This spectacular tour of Japan is the perfect escape for off-season travel from Tokyo to Kyoto and every incredible sight in between!
Itinerary
1 ARRIVE IN TOKYO, JAPAN
Konnichiwa, Japan!
Welcome to Tokyo, Japan’s capital city. Hotel check-in is available mid-afternoon.
Start with a visit to Meiji Shrine, a magnificent 20th-century Shinto monument set in a man-made forest, then partake in a
tea ceremony. Last stop is the Asakusa Kannon Templeand Nakamise shopping arcade. Tonight, join your travel companions at a welcome dinner hosted by your Tour Director.PLANNED TO A TEA Participate in a tea ceremony, the ancient tradition and carefully choreographed ritual of preparing and serving Japanese green tea.
Enjoy a full day at your leisure to explore the city.
EXPLORE MORE Tokyo has something for everyone so visit one of the city’s unique neighborhoods like Ginza or Shibuya districts, dine at the street food markets, or take a full day excursion to the Five Lakes region and spectacular Mt Fuji.
Board one of Japan’s famous shinkansen (bullet train) bound for historic Hiroshima. Join your Local Guide for a visit to the 400-year-old Shukkei-en Garden, where natural landscapes are represented in miniature form.
SPEEDING BULLET Board a shinkansen (bullet train) en route to Hiroshima for a quick and comfortable ride through space and time in the tradition of the fastest way to travel in Japan.
Explore the highlights of Hiroshima with your Local Guide. Start your guided at Peace Memorial Park, then travel by ferry to Miyajima Island to visit Itsukushima Shrine. Enjoy your evening at your leisure.
Drive north to Kurashiki and enjoy free time in the Bikan Historical Quarter, once the political and commercial center of the city. The canal-lined, white-washed, stone streets reflect the Edo period (1603-1867) and are quintessentially Japanese. Stop in Himeji to visit Himeji Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue to Kyoto.
7 KYOTO-Breakfast & Lunch
Sushi, Shrines & Temples
This morning, you’ll visit two of the city’s most important sites: Fushimi Inari Shrine and Kiyomizu Temple. Next, visit Yuzen Handmade Corner to learn about the Yuzen dyeing technique used to decorate kimonos by painting dye directly on the cloth. Make your own souvenir using this traditional method. Then, participate in a 
CULTURAL TREASURES Japan is known for its cuisine, which is deeply ingrained into the culture. What better way to gain insights into the local way of life than through your generations of traditional dishes? Participate in a special cooking class under the instruction of a local chef to learn how to make miso soup, teriyaki chicken, and makizushi, more commonly known as a sushi roll.
SENSATIONAL SHRINES While in Kyoto one must take a step back in time to explore this historic former capital and its important wooden shrines and temples. Explore Fushimi Inari Shrine, renowned for the thousands of brightly hued Torii Gates. Afterward, continue to the Higashiyama District to visit Kiyomizu Temple, the “Pure Water Temple,” with stunning views over Kyoto. Along the way, walk through the busy streets, where shops and restaurants have been catering to pilgrims for centuries.
Travel to nearby Nara to visit Kasuga Shrine and Todaiji Temple, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Tonight, your Tour Director hosts a farewell dinner to celebrate your discovery of Japan.
NARA GIANTS Travel to Nara Park, one of the largest in Japan, and famous for its free-roaming deer amid its shrines and temples. Kasuga Shrine, the most celebrated in Nara, is a Shinto shrine with some 3,000 stone and bronze lanterns. On the opposite end of the park is Todaiji Temple, one of Japan’s most significant temples. Originally built in 752 AD and again after a fire in 1692, the temple is only two-thirds its original size yet remains one of the world’s largest wooden buildings. The Daibutsu (Giant Buddha) inside the main hall is made of copper and bronze, weighs 250 tons and is 49 feet tall.
Your tour ends with breakfast this morning.
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