Essence of Japan
Tour Description:
Inspirational, innovative and intriguing, Japan is a favorite destination with Tauck travelers... 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 to Kanazawa and the cultural treasure trove of Kyoto, visit a private home for a tea ceremony and Origami... 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, Shinto music, Kagura dancing, a sumo wrestling demonstration... and meet a geisha expert. Join us for a Japan trip to remember.
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Dates & Pricing
Monday 01 Apr 24 — Saturday 13 Apr 24 | Starting at $14,590 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Monday 08 Apr 24 — Saturday 20 Apr 24 | Starting at $14,590 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Thursday 18 Apr 24 — Tuesday 30 Apr 24 | Starting at $15,990 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Saturday 20 Apr 24 — Thursday 02 May 24 | Starting at $15,990 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Thursday 25 Apr 24 — Tuesday 07 May 24 | Starting at $15,990 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Monday 06 May 24 — Saturday 18 May 24 | Starting at $14,590 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Thursday 09 May 24 — Tuesday 21 May 24 | Starting at $15,990 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Monday 13 May 24 — Saturday 25 May 24 | Starting at $14,590 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
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Monday 20 May 24 — Saturday 01 Jun 24 | Starting at $14,590 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
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Monday 03 Jun 24 — Saturday 15 Jun 24 | Starting at $14,590 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
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Thursday 29 Aug 24 — Tuesday 10 Sep 24 | Starting at $13,990 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Monday 23 Sep 24 — Saturday 05 Oct 24 | Starting at $14,590 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Monday 30 Sep 24 — Saturday 12 Oct 24 | Starting at $14,590 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Monday 28 Oct 24 — Saturday 09 Nov 24 | Starting at $14,590 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Sunday 09 Mar 25 — Friday 21 Mar 25 | Starting at $13,990 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Monday 10 Mar 25 — Saturday 22 Mar 25 | Starting at $11,990 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Thursday 13 Mar 25 — Tuesday 25 Mar 25 | Starting at $14,990 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Saturday 15 Mar 25 — Thursday 27 Mar 25 | Starting at $14,990 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Monday 14 Apr 25 — Saturday 26 Apr 25 | Starting at $14,590 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Monday 21 Apr 25 — Saturday 03 May 25 | Starting at $14,590 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Saturday 26 Apr 25 — Thursday 08 May 25 | Starting at $15,990 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Saturday 03 May 25 — Thursday 15 May 25 | Starting at $15,990 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Thursday 08 May 25 — Tuesday 20 May 25 | Starting at $15,990 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Saturday 10 May 25 — Thursday 22 May 25 | Starting at $15,990 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Monday 12 May 25 — Saturday 24 May 25 | Starting at $14,590 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Thursday 15 May 25 — Tuesday 27 May 25 | Starting at $15,990 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Saturday 17 May 25 — Thursday 29 May 25 | Starting at $15,990 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Monday 19 May 25 — Saturday 31 May 25 | Starting at $14,590 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Thursday 22 May 25 — Tuesday 03 Jun 25 | Starting at $15,990 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Thursday 29 May 25 — Tuesday 10 Jun 25 | Starting at $15,990 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Saturday 31 May 25 — Thursday 12 Jun 25 | Starting at $15,990 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Monday 02 Jun 25 — Saturday 14 Jun 25 | Starting at $14,590 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Monday 25 Aug 25 — Saturday 06 Sep 25 | Starting at $11,990 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Thursday 28 Aug 25 — Tuesday 09 Sep 25 | Starting at $13,990 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Thursday 11 Sep 25 — Tuesday 23 Sep 25 | Starting at $15,990 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Thursday 18 Sep 25 — Tuesday 30 Sep 25 | Starting at $15,990 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Monday 22 Sep 25 — Saturday 04 Oct 25 | Starting at $14,590 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Thursday 25 Sep 25 — Tuesday 07 Oct 25 | Starting at $15,990 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Thursday 02 Oct 25 — Tuesday 14 Oct 25 | Starting at $15,990 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Monday 06 Oct 25 — Saturday 18 Oct 25 | Starting at $14,590 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Thursday 09 Oct 25 — Tuesday 21 Oct 25 | Starting at $15,990 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Saturday 11 Oct 25 — Thursday 23 Oct 25 | Starting at $15,990 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Monday 13 Oct 25 — Saturday 25 Oct 25 | Starting at $14,590 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Thursday 16 Oct 25 — Tuesday 28 Oct 25 | Starting at $15,990 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Monday 20 Oct 25 — Saturday 01 Nov 25 | Starting at $14,590 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Thursday 23 Oct 25 — Tuesday 04 Nov 25 | Starting at $15,990 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Monday 27 Oct 25 — Saturday 08 Nov 25 | Starting at $14,590 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Thursday 30 Oct 25 — Tuesday 11 Nov 25 | Starting at $14,990 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Monday 10 Nov 25 — Saturday 22 Nov 25 | Starting at $12,990 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Thursday 13 Nov 25 — Tuesday 25 Nov 25 | Starting at $13,990 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Destination & Sightseeing
Highlights
In Kyoto, enjoy a private home visit with tea ceremony & Origami demonstration, explorations with a local Geisha expert, visits to Nijo Castle, Kinkaku-ji Temple & Pure Water Temple (Kiyomizu Temple)
Multiple-night stays in premier hotels in Tokyo, Kyoto, Hakone & at a hot springs resort & spa in Gero Onsen
Tokyo's Kagura dancing, taiko drums & sumo wrestling
A ferry ride on Lake Ashi highlighted with views of Mt. Fuji, Japan's largest mountain, in the distance
In Hakone, visit an open-air museum and attend a flower arranging class