Japan Tours
- Tokyo
- Kyoto
- Hiroshima
- Mt. Fuji
Nowhere on the planet do the modern and the ancient coexist more harmoniously than in Japan. Kimono-clad ladies chatter on futuristic phones while blurring by on the fastest trains in the world, thousand-year-old Zen temples are dwarfed by seas of skyscrapers, and neon signs are reflected in flooded rice paddies studded with green. Here, the future and past are like roommates in a Tokyo-sized apartment, sharing a space that seems too small for either but which miraculously accommodates both in a harmony that could only be Japanese. Endlessly fascinating and fascinatingly foreign, enigmatic Japan is a culture irresistible to westerners, one that hits you like a sumo wrestler at full tilt.
Discover Japan (AJDJ)
Linger in the gardens of Kyoto, shoot through the mountain air on a Shinkansen bullet train and stay in a traditional ryokan for the ultimate in Japanese luxury. From the towers and gadgets of Tokyo to the serenity of sacred shrines and the soaring beauty of Mt Fuji, this trip provides the perfect blend of guided excursions and free time to explore this fascinating region at your own pace.
Highlights: Experiencing the past at Takayama's folk village and Kyoto's historic centre, exploring Kanazawa Castle, loosing yourself in the picturesque Kenroku-en Garden and the 'Ninja' Temple, marvelling at iconic Mt Fuji and Miyajima's floating Torii Gate.
Backroads of Japan (AJMS)
Tokyo and Kyoto—the modern and imperial capitals of Japan, respectively—represent the perfect merger of the ancient and the contemporary. On this trip, you’ll thoroughly explore both, and everything in between, from traditional villages and miles of rice fields to ancient temples and the stunning vistas of the Japanese Alps. Snow monkeys, geishas, the teeming pedestrian scrambles of Tokyo’s Shibuya district and the impossibly friendly staff of your traditional ryokan are just a few of the locals you’ll meet and never, ever forget. Time travel is possible; let a bicycle be your time machine.
Highlights: Experiencing the bustle of modern Tokyo, visiting the Zenkoji temple in the Japanese Alps, discovering the snow monkeys bathing in the hot springs, cycling the Kibi Plains, exploring Kyoto's temples.
| Trip | Length | Style | Service Level | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discover Japan (AJDJ) | 14 days | Classic | Standard |
From
$4199
USD
|
| Backroads of Japan (AJMS) | 12 days | Classic | Standard |
From
$3099
USD
|
