Insider's Japan
A truly fascinating land of rich traditions and dizzying modernity is revealed on this well-crafted 13-day small group tour. See highlights of amazing Tokyo and cultural capital Kyoto, engage in local life, and head off the beaten path to alluring historic destinations. Japan’s pastoral side dazzles with magnificent Mt. Fuji. Overnight in a traditional ryokan inn and travel by express train to lovely Takayama. A traditional tea ceremony and a cooking class offer hands-on Japanese cultural experiences. Explore culturally rich Kanazawa. Discover Hiroshima reborn with an optional 3-day/2-night post-tour extension.
Itinerary
Discover the city reborn from the atomic destruction of World War II, a modern and cosmopolitan urban center whose residents warmly welcome American visitors.
Cost and Details
See trip brochure for costs and details.
This is a moderately active tour and participants must be able to keep up with an active group of travelers. For the safety and enjoyment of each participant and the group, participants must be able to:
• Walk on average 2-3 miles at a steady pace. On this tour, guests will be walking in cities and towns and should be able to walk at a steady pace during full days of site seeing.
• Be able to walk on cobblestone, gravel, and pavement. Some of the walking excursions require good balance as you walk stairs and uneven pavement.
• Stand for up to approximately 2 hours at a time each day.
• Walk up and down steep stairs without handrails, without the assistance of another person.
• Get off and on tour vehicles without assistance
