Highlights:• Include: Tokyo City Tour, Nightlife, Traditional Japanese Style Accom, Ancient Temples & Shrines, Sushi Class, Origami Experience, Roll Your Own Soba Noodles, Jigokudani Snow Monkeys, Shiga Kogen National Park (Summer), Lake Ashi Pirate Ship Cruise, Mount Fuji Cable Car Views, Osaka Castle Visit, Overnight Stay at Buddhist Temple, Meditation & Night Cemetery Walk, Morning Prayer & Fire Ceremony, Night Tour of Kyoto's Geisha District, Arishiyama Bamboo Forest, Kinkakuji Golden Pavillion Temple, Fushimi Inari Shrine, Samurai Experience
• 9 Breakfasts, 2 Lunch & 2 Dinners
• Learn how to wield a Samurai sword under the watchful eye of a Samurai master who's dedicated their life to the art of the sword
• Visit temples, shrines and castles as you deep dive into Japan's rich and fascinating history
Highlights:• Visit temples, shrines and castles as you deep dive into Japan's rich and fascinating history
• Get up close to the famous red faced snow monkeys of Jigokudani
• Cruise around Hakone by pirate ship and cable car, for outstanding views of Mount Fuji
• Learn how to wield a Samurai sword under the watchful eye of a Samurai master who's dedicated their life to the art of the sword
• Sleep in the company of monks in a 1000 year old Buddhist temple
• Visit Hiroshima's Peace Memorial Park and Museum
• Meet the local deer and explore the beautiful scenery in Nara and Miyajima Island
Highlights:• Take a Kendo class with a descendent of a real samurai warrior
• Search for Geisha's in Kyoto's Gion District
• Explore incredible temples
• Try world renowned food and stay overnight in a real, traditional Japanese temple
Highlights:• Stay overnight in a Buddhist monastery in Koyasan
• Visit the stunning Osaka Castle gardens
• Meet the friendly local wildlife in Nara
• Learn about Hiroshima's devastating history
Highlights:• This 12-day highlight tour will guide you through the most renowned destinations in Japan, including Tokyo, Hakone, Takayama, Shirakawa-go, Kyoto, and Osaka
• Along the journey, you will be captivated by iconic landmarks such as Mt. Fuji, Meiji Shrine, Senso-Ji Temple, Fushimi Inari Shrine, Osaka Castle, and many more
• The timing of your visit, from late March to early May, coincides with one of the most enchanting seasons in Japan, when the country is adorned with delicate pink cherry blossoms