Journey to the Land of the Rising Sun on an intimate small group tour designed to immerse you in Japan’s most iconic cultural treasures. Visit celebrated temples, timeless villages, and historic landmarks while enjoying expert led experiences throughout. With a maximum of just 14 guests on most departures, you’ll explore Japan in comfort, depth, and authentic style.
Classic Japan (2027) • 13 Nights • From US$6,286 per person (land only)
Tour Highlights:
- Take in the peace of Tokyo’s Hamarikyu Gardens, encircled by towering skyscrapers
- Optional day trip to Nara: visit the famous “Big Buddha” at Todai-ji Temple and meet the friendly local deer
- Explore the thatched roof gassho-zukuri houses of UNESCO-designated Gokayama village
- Sail across Lake Ashi by pirate ship in Hakone
- Explore Kyoto, the “city of a thousand temples” and meet a trainee geisha
- Visit Hakone’s mountain-side Open-Air Museum, featuring pieces by Henry Moore and Picasso
- Zip across the country by Shinkansen bullet train
- Try your hand at traditional washi Japanese paper-making
- Eat your way through street-food capital, Osaka. Try takoyaki (deep fried octopus balls), yakitori meat skewers and okonomiyaki – a delicious savoury pancake
- Take a river cruise to the port town of Iwase – explore merchant houses, sake breweries and traditional sweet shops
