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Visions of Japan 2027 - 11 Day Tour from Tokyo to Kyoto

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Visions of Japan 2027

11 Day Tour from Tokyo to Kyoto



Tour Description:

Forget everything your mother taught you about table manners. In Japan, it’s perfectly acceptable to slurp! Get ready to joyously drink in traditional hot sake, green tea, big brothy noodle bowls and the delicious views from neon-lit Tokyo to historic Kyoto. Peaks, palaces, pavilions, and pagodas provide picture-perfect backdrops for your photos, but don’t expect to stand still for very long on this enthralling tour of Japan. A hands-on calligraphy class, a special kimono fitting, an interactive cooking demonstration, and a gold-leaf design class—where you’ll make your own keepsake bento box—are all part of the fun. Browse the produce at a Takayama farmer’s market, stroll through Kanazawa’s famous Kenroku-en gardens and experience the thrill of a ride on the famous bullet train. Prepare to be floored in more ways than one!

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Dates & Pricing

Start Dates Listed Below are US departure dates, please verify specific dates with your Pavlus Travel Planner

Sunday 14 Mar 27 — Thursday 25 Mar 27Starting at $6,169 Get a Quote
Sunday 21 Mar 27 — Thursday 01 Apr 27Starting at $6,169 Get a Quote
Sunday 28 Mar 27 — Thursday 08 Apr 27Starting at $6,169 Get a Quote
Sunday 04 Apr 27 — Thursday 15 Apr 27Starting at $6,169 Get a Quote
Sunday 11 Apr 27 — Thursday 22 Apr 27Starting at $6,169 Get a Quote
Sunday 18 Apr 27 — Thursday 29 Apr 27Starting at $6,169 Get a Quote
Sunday 25 Apr 27 — Thursday 06 May 27Starting at $6,169 Get a Quote
Sunday 02 May 27 — Thursday 13 May 27
Small Group Discovery
Starting at $6,659 Get a Quote
Sunday 09 May 27 — Thursday 20 May 27Starting at $6,119 Get a Quote
Sunday 30 May 27 — Thursday 10 Jun 27Starting at $6,119 Get a Quote
Sunday 11 Jul 27 — Thursday 22 Jul 27Starting at $6,119 Get a Quote
Sunday 15 Aug 27 — Thursday 26 Aug 27Starting at $6,119 Get a Quote
Sunday 12 Sep 27 — Thursday 23 Sep 27
Small Group Discovery
Starting at $6,659 Get a Quote
Sunday 19 Sep 27 — Thursday 30 Sep 27Starting at $6,149 Get a Quote
Sunday 26 Sep 27 — Thursday 07 Oct 27Starting at $6,149 Get a Quote
Sunday 10 Oct 27 — Thursday 21 Oct 27
Small Group Discovery
Starting at $6,659 Get a Quote
Sunday 17 Oct 27 — Thursday 28 Oct 27Starting at $6,149 Get a Quote
Sunday 31 Oct 27 — Thursday 11 Nov 27Starting at $6,149 Get a Quote
Sunday 07 Nov 27 — Thursday 18 Nov 27Starting at $6,149 Get a Quote


Destination & Sightseeing

We’ve packed everything you need for the perfect tour—from hand-selected hotels and dining to the friendly expertise of Globus Tour Directors and Local Guides with complimentary headsets to hear every word, to seamless transportation between destinations and VIP access to the world’s most iconic sites! Enhance your free time with your GlobusGO mobile app!

Big experiences come in small packages with select Small Group Discovery departures, each limited to an average of just 24 guests.
Notes:
Optional overnight stay at a traditional ryokan requires pre-booking with additional fee payable prior to travel. Space is very limited and on request only.

The cable-car ride at Mount Fuji is weather dependent.

ITINERARY

Day 1
SCENIC SIGHTS Take a thrilling bullet train ride from Tokyo to Odawara station. Continue to Hakone where you’ll take a cable-car ride for panoramic views of spectacular Mount Fuji, Japan’s highest mountain. After lunch, cruise on Lake Ashi for more views of this beautiful area

Day 2
WHY WASABI? After a traditional lunch, tour the wasabi farm to learn more about how it’s grown and the importance of wasabi in Japanese culture and cuisine. Enjoy the opportunity to sample wasabi ice cream

Day 3
ACCOMMODATION HIGHLIGHT Choose an overnight stay at a ryokan to fully immerse yourself in the Japanese culture and hospitality. Your ryokan features traditional touches like tatami mat floors, a thin sleeping mattress, and the chance to experience a Japanese-style bath – as well as the modern convenience of a private bathroom. Traditional Japanese dinner and breakfast are included in your stay. Please note that space is very limited. NOTE: You must pre-book this ahead of arriving in Japan for your tour, and an additional fee applies

Day 4
THE POWER OF TRANQUILITY Kenroku-en is one of Japan’s three great gardens and dates from the 1670s. Translated to English the name means “Garden of Six Qualities,” referring to the six essential attributes that make up a perfect garden: spaciousness, tranquility, artifice, antiquity, water, and magnificent views. One of the garden’s most stunning attractions is Kasumigaike pond with its island called Horai, which is meant to symbolize long life and eternal prosperity

Day 5
SENSATIONAL SHRINES While in Kyoto one must take a step back in time to explore this historic former capital and its important wooden shrines and temples. Explore Fushimi Inari Shrine, renowned for the thousands of brightly hued Torii Gates. Afterward, continue to the Higashiyama District to visit Kiyomizu Temple, the “Pure Water Temple,” with stunning views over Kyoto. Along the way, walk through the busy streets, where shops and restaurants have been catering to pilgrims for centuries

Day 6
NARA GIANTS Travel to Nara Park, one of the largest in Japan, and famous for its free-roaming deer amid its shrines and temples. Kasuga Shrine, the most celebrated in Nara, is a Shinto shrine with some 3,000 stone and bronze lanterns. On the opposite end of the park is Todaiji Temple, one of Japan’s most significant temples. Originally built in 752 AD and again after a fire in 1692, the temple is only two-thirds its original size yet remains one of the world’s largest wooden buildings. The Daibutsu (Giant Buddha) inside the main hall is made of copper and bronze, weighs 250 tons and is 49 feet tall.

Accommodations

TokyoMt Fuji AreaTakayamaKanazawaKyoto
Hilton Tokyo
Deluxe



6-2 Nishi-Shinjuku 6 Chome Tokyo Japan

The Hilton Tokyo is the the perfect base for exploring the vibrant, energetic city of Tokyo. The hotel offers complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the Lobby and Marble Lounge. Rejuvenate in the 24-hour health club within the hotel and relax in the sauna or soothing whirlpool spa. Choose from seven tempting restaurants offering a range of delicious cuisine. Favorites include Dynasty authentic Chinese restaurant, and Musashino, featuring sushi, tempura and teppanyaki. For a relaxing evening drink, visit St. George's Bar.