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Cultural Treasures of Japan (Bus Tour)

Summary:

Immerse yourself in the ancient and modern cultures of Japan. Learn the art of gold leaf decorating and stand before the famous Fushimi Inari Shrine. Tour Matsumoto Castle, known as the “Crow Castle” for its black exterior. Taste legendary Hida beef and s...

Duration
14 Days
Next Departure
08-Jun-2026
Starting at
USD 4,999.00
Price per day
USD 357.00
Tour Type
Tour Type
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  • Dates and Details
  • Map, Destinations
  • Collette
 
Operator
Collette
Tour
Cultural Treasures of Japan
Travel Style
Bus Tour
Categories
tour category: Boattour category: Walkingtour category: Naturetour category: Train

Summary

Immerse yourself in the ancient and modern cultures of Japan. Learn the art of gold leaf decorating and stand before the famous Fushimi Inari Shrine. 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.

Map: Cultural Treasures of Japan (Collette)

Short Itinerary / Route

Day 1
Overnight Flight
Day 2
Tokyo, Japan
Day 3
Tokyo
Day 4
Tokyo
Day 5
Tokyo-Hakone
Day 6
Hakone-Matsumoto-Takayama
Day 7
Takayama
Day 8
Takayama-Shirakawa-Go-Kanazawa
Day 9
Kanazawa
Day 10
Kanazawa-Kyoto
Day 11
Kyoto
Day 12
Kyoto-Bullet Train-Hiroshima-Kyoto
Day 13
Kyoto
Day 14
Kyoto-Tour Ends

Travel Cities (2): Kyoto, Tokyo

Highlights

City

  • Tokyo

Attraction

  • Ginza
  • Chanting, Meditation & Private Tea Ceremony with a Monk
  • Fukagawa Fudo Temple Fire Ritual

City

  • Hakone

Attraction

  • Lake Ashi Cruise

City

  • Matsumoto
  • Takayama

Attraction

  • Kaiseki Dinner

City

  • Shirakawa-go
  • Kanazawa
  • Kyoto

Attraction

  • Bullet Train

City

  • Hiroshima

Attraction

  • Maiko Show

Included in Price

Culinary

  • Enjoy a Hida beef dinner with sake at a local brewery.
  • Experience a traditional kaiseki dinner.
  • Participate in a sushi-making class.

Experience

  • Try your hand at the centuries-old art of gold leaf decorating.
  • Tap into Japan’s train culture as you travel by the famous Shinkansen bullet train.
  • Explore Tokyo’s famous Ginza District, the first Western-style shopping district in Japan where modern and old charms blend.

Travel Package

 

Coming from

 

Going to

Tour...

Tokyo

Arrow Going To

Kyoto

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