Summary
Small groups lead to big experiences on this Small Group Discovery tour of Japan. From its heaven-piercing skyscrapers to its heavenly gardens down below, Tokyo is a feast for mind, body, and soul. From the lush man-made forest surrounding the magnificent Meiji Jingu Shrine to vibrant nightlife, vintage teahouses, and venerable temples, Tokyo comes to life with spring’s first cherry blossoms and the first catch of the day in its sushi houses. Be whisked away by Shinkansen (bullet train) to Nagoya for more adventure, including a traditional sake tasting. Continue by high-speed rail to captivating Kyoto where thousands of brightly hued Torii Gates welcome you to the Fushimi Inari Shrine. Step into ancient bliss at the Golden Pavilion (and "zen" some!) with a traditional Japanese tea ceremony. Glide into tranquility on the serene waters lapping the shores of the Amanohashidate sandbar and ponder the power of nature in Koraku-en Garden. Your tour of Japan takes you to the hallowed grounds of Hiroshima’s Peace Memorial Park and Memorial, preserved just as it was on August 6, 1945. So much history, mystery, and magnificent beauty awaits you on this fascinating Small Group Discovery tour of Japan.
Short Itinerary / Route
- Day 1
- Arrive In Tokyo, Japan
- Day 2
- Tokyo
- Day 3
- Tokyo–Nagoya
- Day 4
- Nagoya–Kyoto
- Day 5
- Kyoto
- Day 6
- Kyoto–Himeji–Bizen–Okayama
- Day 7
- Okayama. Excursion To Kurashiki.
- Day 8
- Okayama–Matsue–Yonago
- Day 9
- Yonago–Hiroshima
- Day 10
- Hiroshima
- Day 11
- Hiroshima
Travel Cities (7): Himeji, Hiroshima, Kurashiki, Kyoto, Nagoya, Okayama, Tokyo