Discover Japan

10 days from Tokyo to Kyoto

From bustling cities to quiet mountain villages, experience the distinct flavor of Japan during this amazing vacation. Of course, you’ll visit Japan’s famous sights, including many of its castles and shrines. In Kyoto, see the Temple of the Gold Pavilion, a Buddhist temple covered in gold leaf, and... Read MoreFrom bustling cities to quiet mountain villages, experience the distinct flavor of Japan during this amazing vacation. Of course, you’ll visit Japan’s famous sights, including many of its castles and shrines. In Kyoto, see the Temple of the Gold Pavilion, a Buddhist temple covered in gold leaf, and be amazed at its beauty. In Nara, visit Todaiji Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built in 752 AD and one of Japan’s most significant temples. You’ll also visit the traditional Gassho-Zukuri-style (joined hands) thatched houses in Shirawaka and Tokyo’s Meiji Shrine, a magnificent Shinto monument set in a man-made garden.

On this Japan tour, you’ll not only see the fascinating structures and shrines, you’ll also have a chance to visit one of Japan’s greatest gardens—Kenroku-en. According to the ancient Chinese book of gardens, gardens should have six different sublime qualities, but it is rare to find all six qualities in a garden. Dating from the 1670s, Kenroku-en does in fact combine the six attributes of a perfect garden—spaciousness & seclusion, artifice & antiquity, and water-courses & panoramas. Keep your eyes open for the perfect photos!

But that’s not all…on this tour, you’ll discover Japan’s culture through special experiences arranged by Globus. Partake in a traditional tea ceremony, taste sake, and participate in a Japanese cooking class. You'll also attempt calligraphy, learn about the Yuzen dyeing technique used on kimonos, take part in a gold leaf class, browse a farmers market, and try on a traditional kimono.

All of this and much more await you on this marvelous Japan tour. It’s a vacation of a lifetime!

Starting at: $4,084

(Not Including Airfare)*

Discover Japan with Hiroshima

12 days from Tokyo to Hiroshima

From bustling cities to quiet mountain villages, experience the distinct flavor of Japan during this amazing vacation. Of course, you’ll visit Japan’s famous sights, including many of its castles and shrines. In Kyoto, see the Temple of the Gold Pavilion, a Buddhist temple covered in gold leaf, and... Read MoreFrom bustling cities to quiet mountain villages, experience the distinct flavor of Japan during this amazing vacation. Of course, you’ll visit Japan’s famous sights, including many of its castles and shrines. In Kyoto, see the Temple of the Gold Pavilion, a Buddhist temple covered in gold leaf, and be amazed at its beauty. In Nara, visit Todaiji Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built in 752 AD and one of Japan’s most significant temples. You’ll also visit the traditional Gassho-Zukuri-style (joined hands) thatched houses in Shirawaka and Tokyo’s Meiji Shrine, a magnificent Shinto monument set in a man-made garden. In Hiroshima, visit Peace Memorial Park and see the dome that miraculously remained standing as all the structures around it were destroyed by the atomic bombing. The dome is now a symbol of peace.

On this Japan tour, you’ll not only see the fascinating structures and shrines, you’ll also have a chance to visit two of Japan’s greatest gardens. Dating from the 1670s, Kenroku-en combines the six attributes of a perfect garden. Keep your eyes open for the perfect photos! You’ll also visit Koraku-En, one of the “Three Great Gardens of Japan.”

But that’s not all…on this tour, discover Japan’s culture through special experiences arranged by Globus. Partake in a traditional tea ceremony, taste sake, and participate in a Japanese cooking class. You’ll also attempt calligraphy, learn about the Yuzen dyeing technique used on kimonos, take part in a gold leaf class, browse a farmers market, and try on a traditional kimono. Also, experience the thrill of riding one of Japan’s famous bullet trains.

All of this and much more await you on this marvelous Japan tour. It’s a vacation of a lifetime!

Starting at: $5,214

(Not Including Airfare)*

Essence of Japan

Inspirational, innovative and intriguing, Japan has always been a favorite Tauck destination, where gilded temples and glittering skyscrapers reign over streets steeped in history and tradition. Discover the revered customs and unique sense of beauty that infuse life here... On the main island of Honshu,... Read MoreInspirational, innovative and intriguing, Japan has always been a favorite Tauck destination, where gilded temples and glittering skyscrapers reign over streets steeped in history and tradition. Discover the revered customs and unique sense of beauty that infuse life here... On the main island of Honshu, from Tokyo to the hot springs resort town of Hakone and on through the "Japanese Alps" to Kanazawa and the cultural treasure trove of Kyoto, visit a private home, shoes off, for a tea ceremony ... explore castles, temples, shrines, a samurai home, and world-class gardens... spend a night at a ryokan with traditional Japanese cultural experiences... make sushi, taste sake, cruise Lake Ashi to see Mt. Fuji... enjoy a taiko performance, Kagura dancing, a sumo wrestling demonstration... and meet a geisha expert. Join us for a Japan trip to remember.

Starting at: $12,390

(Not Including Airfare)*

Cruising the Land of the Rising Sun - Northbound

Spend fourteen days discovering the people and places of the "land of the rising sun" on this best of Japan cruises - enjoy eight nights aboard our elegant yacht Le Soléal and five nights at premier hotels in the heart of Osaka and Tokyo. Your explorations begin during your stay in Osaka and include... Read MoreSpend fourteen days discovering the people and places of the "land of the rising sun" on this best of Japan cruises - enjoy eight nights aboard our elegant yacht Le Soléal and five nights at premier hotels in the heart of Osaka and Tokyo. Your explorations begin during your stay in Osaka and include nearby Nara and Kyoto - city of two thousand temples and shrines - and end in Tokyo; on your cruise, sightseeing excursions include Uno Ko, Uwajima, Kagoshima, Nagasaki... Uncover layers of Japanese culture - past and present; explore historic sights and trend-setting neighborhoods... attend a taiko drumming performance, a geisha performance, a sumo wrestling demonstration... and more. You'll explore the volcano Sakurajima, visit a pearl farm, tour modern and historic museums, and see how the Japanese produce one of their most popular beverages - Kirin beer. Travel in style aboard Le Soléal - with outside staterooms; a choice of chic or casual dining; and all-day complimentary beverages, including wine and spirits. And that's just the beginning of the amenities and services onboard.

Starting at: $12,790

(Not Including Airfare)*

Cruising the Land of the Rising Sun - Southbound

Spend fourteen days discovering the people and places of the "land of the rising sun" on this best of Japan cruises - enjoy eight nights aboard our elegant yacht L'Austral and five nights at premier hotels in the heart of Osaka and Tokyo. Your explorations begin during your stay in Osaka and include... Read MoreSpend fourteen days discovering the people and places of the "land of the rising sun" on this best of Japan cruises - enjoy eight nights aboard our elegant yacht L'Austral and five nights at premier hotels in the heart of Osaka and Tokyo. Your explorations begin during your stay in Osaka and include nearby Nara and Kyoto - city of two thousand temples and shrines - and end in Tokyo; on your cruise, sightseeing excursions include Uno Ko, Uwajima, Kagoshima, Nagasaki... Uncover layers of Japanese culture - past and present; explore historic sights and trend-setting neighborhoods... attend a taiko drumming performance, a geisha performance, a sumo wrestling demonstration... and more. You'll explore the volcano Sakurajima, visit a pearl farm, tour modern and historic museums, and see how the Japanese produce one of their most popular beverages - Kirin beer. Travel in style aboard Le Soléal - with outside staterooms; a choice of chic or casual dining; and all-day complimentary beverages, including wine and spirits. And that's just the beginning of the amenities and services onboard.

Starting at: $12,790

(Not Including Airfare)*

Amsterdam to Budapest by Riverboat - Southbound

Our two-week Danube, Main and Rhine river cruise from Budapest to Amsterdam takes you on an amazing journey past grand cathedrals, medieval monasteries, castles and vineyards. Pass through five countries including the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Slovakia, and Hungary, and explore legendary cities... Read MoreOur two-week Danube, Main and Rhine river cruise from Budapest to Amsterdam takes you on an amazing journey past grand cathedrals, medieval monasteries, castles and vineyards. Pass through five countries including the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Slovakia, and Hungary, and explore legendary cities such as Amsterdam, Vienna, Köln, Nürnberg, Bratislava and Budapest. Tauck's all-included private shore excursions take you to many UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the historic districts of Budapest, Vienna, and Bamberg, and the Wachau and Rhine valleys. In Vienna, take your choice of visits to Schönbrunn Palace or the Hofburg's Imperial Sisi Museum, and attend a grand Imperial Evening in a traditional palace. In Amsterdam, tour the famed Rijksmuseum. Visit Köln Cathedral and Melk Abbey; medieval Regensburg; romantic Rothenburg or Würzburg; Budapest's Heroes' Square and much more!

Starting at: $7,590

(Not Including Airfare)*

Majestic Japan (Summer 2019) - Luxury Gold

A master of modernity and steward of tradition, Japan delights and surprises with neon-lit highstreets, ancient temples and boundless natural beauty. Meet knowledgeable locals, see iconic sites, taste exotic flavours and wonder at Mother Nature, as you journey via bullet train from cutting-edge cities... Read MoreA master of modernity and steward of tradition, Japan delights and surprises with neon-lit highstreets, ancient temples and boundless natural beauty. Meet knowledgeable locals, see iconic sites, taste exotic flavours and wonder at Mother Nature, as you journey via bullet train from cutting-edge cities to unexplored wildernesses in luxurious comfort.

Starting at: $8,495

(Not Including Airfare)*

Tokyo with Mt Fuji Summer 2019

A fusion of dazzling Tokyo and Japan's serene Five Lakes District, this 'urban-meets-rural' trip mixes the city's bright lights, sights and shops, with time at Mt. Fuji.

Starting at: $2,775

(Not Including Airfare)*

Japan Discovery Summer 2019

Experience the many contrasts of Japan, from the modern metropolis of Tokyo to the breathtaking beauty of Mt. Fuji and enchanting Kyoto with its stunning temples and colourful Geisha district.

Starting at: $3,825

(Not Including Airfare)*

Splendours of Japan Summer 2019

At Kyoto's Fushimi Inari Shrine, climb the extraordinary path lined with hundreds of orange torii gates that snake through the forest up into the mountains above the city. Indulge in a delicious kaiseki lunch at a traditional ryokan and gain an insight into Japanese customs.

Starting at: $3,995

(Not Including Airfare)*

Splendours of Japan Celebrate the Takayama Festival Summer 2019

In Takayama celebrate the changing seasons as the jangle of bells and boom-boom-bang of drums accompany a captivating parade of festival floats on the streets. In Kyoto indulge in a delicious kaiseki lunch at a traditional ryokan and gain an insight into Japanese customs.

Starting at: $4,395

(Not Including Airfare)*

Classic Japan Summer 2019

A tale of three iconic cities and three former capitals - your epic journey through Japan blends old and new, with soul-stirring visits to ancient centres and modern cities.

Starting at: $4,676

(Not Including Airfare)*

Spiritual Japan Summer 2019

Retrace the steps of the ancients - a spiritual interlude with some of Japan's most sacred places and the extraordinary rituals performed throughout millennia. Visit the birthplace of Shingon Buddism, the elegantly painted sliding doors of Kongobunji Temple and delight in vegetarian dishes served by... Read MoreRetrace the steps of the ancients - a spiritual interlude with some of Japan's most sacred places and the extraordinary rituals performed throughout millennia. Visit the birthplace of Shingon Buddism, the elegantly painted sliding doors of Kongobunji Temple and delight in vegetarian dishes served by local monks at their monastery lodgings.

Starting at: $4,725

(Not Including Airfare)*

Splendours of Japan with Hiroshima Summer 2019

Discover the essence of Japan on a journey of discovery from iconic Tokyo to Takayama and Kyoto.

Starting at: $5,776

(Not Including Airfare)*

Spiritual Japan with Tokyo Summer 2019

Visit the birthplace of Shingon Buddism, the elegantly painted sliding doors of Kongobunji Temple, delight in vegetarian dishes served by local monks and in Tokyo discover centuries-old tradition which lives in harmony with the verve of a futuristic city - one where imperial palaces and tranquil temples... Read MoreVisit the birthplace of Shingon Buddism, the elegantly painted sliding doors of Kongobunji Temple, delight in vegetarian dishes served by local monks and in Tokyo discover centuries-old tradition which lives in harmony with the verve of a futuristic city - one where imperial palaces and tranquil temples co-exist with a quirky youth culture.

Starting at: $7,175

(Not Including Airfare)*

Classic Japan with Matsue and Osaka Summer 2019

Ancient capitals, modern cityscapes and feudal castles take centre stage on this in-depth exploration of Japan, including a visit to the City of Water that has inspired countless legends.

Starting at: $7,438

(Not Including Airfare)*

Family Japan

Discover Japan’s most dynamic cities in fun, engaging ways, including a hands-on taiko drumming demonstration and a private sushi-making lesson in Tokyo. Learn the secrets of a Yosegi magic box at a demonstration in Hakone; witness an amateur sumo wrestling match in Nara with the option to try it yourself;... Read MoreDiscover Japan’s most dynamic cities in fun, engaging ways, including a hands-on taiko drumming demonstration and a private sushi-making lesson in Tokyo. Learn the secrets of a Yosegi magic box at a demonstration in Hakone; witness an amateur sumo wrestling match in Nara with the option to try it yourself; and immerse yourself in traditional Japanese culture in Kyoto, from kimono-wearing to creating origami.

Starting at: $10,995

(Not Including Airfare)*

Classic Japan

Immerse yourself in Japan’s diverse culture, as
you explore contemporary Tokyo, stay at a ryokan
(traditional inn) in Hakone, savor a foodie tour in
Osaka, witness sumo wrestling near Nara, and
enjoy entertainment by a geiko (geisha) in Kyoto.

Starting at: $11,595

(Not Including Airfare)*

Wonders of Japan Cruise

Experience scenic, compelling Japan, visiting unique ports and rarely seen wilderness areas in luxury on board exclusively chartered 'Le Soleal.' Listen to fascinating lectures from A&K's award-winning Expedition Team and choose from a variety of enriching experiences en route.

Starting at: $19,495

(Not Including Airfare)*

Cultural Treasures: Around the World by Private Jet

Discover some of the World’s most fascinating peoples, places and celebrations in intimate and unforgettable ways on all-new Cultural Treasures: Around the World by Private Jet. Join a group of just 50 like-minded guests on an exclusive 23-day itinerary packed with insider access, fine dining and invitation-only... Read MoreDiscover some of the World’s most fascinating peoples, places and celebrations in intimate and unforgettable ways on all-new Cultural Treasures: Around the World by Private Jet. Join a group of just 50 like-minded guests on an exclusive 23-day itinerary packed with insider access, fine dining and invitation-only cultural events arranged by our local experts.  Jet from one amazing destination to the next — Japan, Mongolia, Nepal and Bhutan, India, Abu Dhabi, Jordan and Sicily — with a staff of expert tour managers, a dedicated flight crew and an onboard physician. Travel on a chartered Boeing 757 with fully lie-flat seats, and finish each day in accommodations chosen for their comfort, hospitality and true local character. It’s the ultimate way to travel, combining luxury, authenticity and expertise as only A&K can. 

Starting at: $65,535

(Not Including Airfare)*

Wildlife Safari: Around the World by Private Jet

Circle the globe by exclusively chartered private jet and experience the true wonder of the world: the incredible diversity of wildlife with which we share our planet, from Madagascar’s playful lemurs and the placid whale sharks of the Philippines to the iconic giant panda and the endangered mountain... Read MoreCircle the globe by exclusively chartered private jet and experience the true wonder of the world: the incredible diversity of wildlife with which we share our planet, from Madagascar’s playful lemurs and the placid whale sharks of the Philippines to the iconic giant panda and the endangered mountain gorilla. Travel with a group of just 50 like-minded guests on a 25-day, expertly crafted itinerary packed with amazing animal encounters, fine dining and invitation-only cultural events.

Starting at: $65,535

(Not Including Airfare)*

Japan Discovery Summer 2019

Experience the many contrasts of Japan, from the modern metropolis of Tokyo to the breathtaking beauty of Mt. Fuji and enchanting Kyoto with its stunning temples and colourful Geisha district.

Starting at: $3,675

(Not Including Airfare)*

8 Day Essential Japan

Starting at: $1,199

(Not Including Airfare)*

7 Day Tokyo Vacation

Starting at: $1,269

(Not Including Airfare)*

9 Day Tokyo & Kyoto

Starting at: $1,289

(Not Including Airfare)*