See the big city lights of Tokyo, Visit the resting place of the Tokugawa shoguns, Soak in a traditional outdoor onsen, Reflect on the past in Hiroshima, Delve into geisha culture in Kyoto, Experience the modern and traditional faces of Japan
Ever-welcoming and always fascinating, Japan is a land of ancient gods, austere traditions and groundbreaking technology. Experience the best that this diverse country has to offer from the excitement of lively Tokyo and feudal history of ancient castles to the sacred resting places of shoguns and panoramic views of Japan's lush countryside.
Physical Rating: 2 Culture Shock Rating: 3 Accommodation: Traditional inns (12 nts), hotel (1 nt) Transportation: Bus, bullet train, tram, express train, ferry, cable car, walking Trip Style: Intrepid Original Group Size: Maximum of 12 travellers per group Departure: Departure is guaranteed Budget: Allow USD $400 for meals not included.
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Beneath the neon lights, high-tech gadgetry and crowded suburbs is a city steeped in ancient traditions and cultures. Visit Ueno Park where delicate trees provide a beautiful backdrop to various museums or head into the upmarket district of Ginza for some retail opulence.
Day 3
Nikko
Arguably Japan's most famous area of shrines, Nikko houses several sacred sites including the resting places of the Tokugawa shoguns. If ornate architecture and multicoloured carvings are not your thing, the cedar tree-populated Mt Nakimushi offers a pleasant hiking alternative.
Days 4-5
Hakone
Relax on a boat cruise across Lake Ashinoko before enjoying picturesque views of the region on a cable car ride over the surrounding mountains. Don't miss the chance to soak in an outdoor onsen, while the adventurous might want to try a sulphur-boiled egg.
Days 6-7
Takayama
With its sake breweries, traditional inns and art galleries, Takayama is a delightful little town nestled in the Japanese Alps. Check out the Hida Folk Village for a glimpse of traditional life among artisans and thatched-roof houses.
This reborn city has a vibrant energy that belies its tragic history. The A-Bomb Dome and Peace Museum make for a moving experience, as does the famous floating torii gate of Miyajima's grand Itsukushima-jinja shrine.
Days 11-14
Kyoto
Gain insight into feudal Japan at Himeji-Jo Castle en route to Kyoto, where a visit to the magnificent gold-plated Kinkaku-ji Temple should not be missed. Tour the geisha district of Gion before saying sayonara to the Land of the Rising Sun.
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