Japan Discovery Tour from Tokyo to Kyoto
9-day Tour from $8,545 per person
Tour with travel package from $10,495 per person
A Cultural Discovery Tour Through Japan
On this remarkable Japan Discovery adventure, we’ve juxtaposed the sights of Tokyo and Kyoto with the Japanese countryside most travelers never see. In the spa town of Awara Onsen, you’ll experience traditional Japanese hot spring baths, travel through rice paddy fields to visit a local chef who shows you how to make soba noodles, and venture into...
On this remarkable Japan Discovery adventure, we’ve juxtaposed the sights of Tokyo and Kyoto with the Japanese countryside most travelers never see. In the spa town of Awara Onsen, you’ll experience traditional Japanese hot spring baths, travel through rice paddy fields to visit a local chef who shows you how to make soba noodles, and venture into the mountains to discover the ancient Eiheiji Temple. In the company of your Japanese Trip Leader, you’ll learn the subtle art of calligraphy in Tokyo, visit the minka village at Shirakawa-mura, and explore the Nomura-ke samurai house in Kanazawa. Stroll through countless vermillion torii gates at the Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto, marvel at the life-sized statues in Sanjūsangendō Temple, and revel in the aesthetic beauty of the timeless Japanese tea ceremony.
Tour Highlights
- Learn the art of shodō with a master calligrapher in Tokyo, painting traditional kanji characters to create an artistic memory to bring home.
- Roll up your sleeves to make soba noodles, then enjoy a traditional meal with chef after kneading, cutting, and cooking soba by hand.
- Travel on three bullet trains at speeds of up to 200 miles per hour, experiencing the thrill of a world-class innovative and advanced rail system.
- Relax in deep soaking tubs, slip into soft cotton yukata robes, then soak in hot mineral springs within your own private Japanese en-suite garden.
- Enter sacred temples, Shinto shrines, and Zen gardens; explore bamboo forests, shogun castles, and opt for a traditional kimono for dinner in Kyoto.
A Cultural Discovery Tour Through Japan
On this remarkable Japan Discovery adventure, we’ve juxtaposed the sights of Tokyo and Kyoto with the Japanese countryside most travelers never see. In the spa town of Awara Onsen, you’ll experience traditional Japanese hot spring baths, travel through rice paddy fields to visit a local chef who shows you how to make soba noodles, and venture into...
On this remarkable Japan Discovery adventure, we’ve juxtaposed the sights of Tokyo and Kyoto with the Japanese countryside most travelers never see. In the spa town of Awara Onsen, you’ll experience traditional Japanese hot spring baths, travel through rice paddy fields to visit a local chef who shows you how to make soba noodles, and venture into the mountains to discover the ancient Eiheiji Temple. In the company of your Japanese Trip Leader, you’ll learn the subtle art of calligraphy in Tokyo, visit the minka village at Shirakawa-mura, and explore the Nomura-ke samurai house in Kanazawa. Stroll through countless vermillion torii gates at the Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto, marvel at the life-sized statues in Sanjūsangendō Temple, and revel in the aesthetic beauty of the timeless Japanese tea ceremony.
Tour Highlights
- Learn the art of shodō with a master calligrapher in Tokyo, painting traditional kanji characters to create an artistic memory to bring home.
- Roll up your sleeves to make soba noodles, then enjoy a traditional meal with chef after kneading, cutting, and cooking soba by hand.
- Travel on three bullet trains at speeds of up to 200 miles per hour, experiencing the thrill of a world-class innovative and advanced rail system.
- Relax in deep soaking tubs, slip into soft cotton yukata robes, then soak in hot mineral springs within your own private Japanese en-suite garden.
- Enter sacred temples, Shinto shrines, and Zen gardens; explore bamboo forests, shogun castles, and opt for a traditional kimono for dinner in Kyoto.
What's Included
VBT Gives You More
You don’t have to sweat the small stuff. We take care of everything when you choose our Tour + Travel Package. With our Tour + Travel Package, we arrange your flights, Airport Pickup and Drop-off, and Pre-Tour and Post-Tour Hotel accommodations if your flights require you to fly in the day before and out late at night. You arrive rested, leave refreshed, and we do all the work.
| Tour + Travel Package | Tour Only | |
|---|---|---|
| Local Leader Throughout the Tour | ||
| Exceptional Boutique Accommodations | ||
| Luggage Transportation | ||
| Entrance Fees and Special Events as Noted in the Itinerary | ||
| Curated Multimedia Learning Resources | ||
| Free Branded Gear | ||
18 Included Meals: 8 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 5 Dinners | ||
| Local Wine and/or Beer with Included Dinners | ||
| Roundtrip Airfare | Not included | |
| Airport Pickup and Drop-off | Not included | |
Pre-Tour Hotel Night in Tokyo | Not included | |
Post-Tour Hotel Night in Kyoto | Not included | |
2 Additional Meal: 2 Breakfast | Not included | |
| City Highlights Information | Not included |
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