From Tokyo’s shrines to Kyoto’s temples and Osaka’s energy, this escorted journey blends bullet-train thrills, serene gardens, and hands-on cultural experiences across Japan.
  • Participate in a traditional Japanese tea ceremony.
  • Ride a cable car and sail Lake Ashi by Mount Fuji.
  • Tour a wasabi farm near Matsumoto and sample wasabi ice cream.
  • Browse Takayama’s morning market and taste sake in San-Machi Suji.
  • Explore Shirakawa’s UNESCO gassho-zukuri thatched houses.
  • Stroll Kenroku-en Garden and craft a gold leaf bento box.
  • Walk Fushimi Inari’s paths lined with thousands of torii gates.
  • Explore Osaka Castle, Shinsaibashi, and Namba in Minami.
Stay in comfortable, well-located hotels throughout Japan, including Hilton Tokyo, Hotel Regina Kawaguchiko in the Mt Fuji area, Mercure Hida Takayama, Hotel Nikko Kanazawa, Hilton Kyoto, and Hilton Osaka. An optional traditional ryokan overnight in Takayama is available with pre-booking and includes Japanese dinner and breakfast.