Immerse yourself in the ancient and modern cultures of Japan. Learn the art of the tea ceremony and stand before the famous Senso-ji Buddhist temple; tour Matsumoto Castle, known as the “Crow Castle” for its black exterior; taste legendary Hida beef and sip sake at a local brewery; delve into Kyoto, the marvelous cultural capital of Japan; board the Shinkansen bullet train and travel to Hiroshima to visit Shrine Island and the Peace Memorial Museum; absorb the beauty of the Golden Pavilion and the majesty of Nijo Castle. Japan slowly draws you into its eclectic culture and charm, revealing incredible moments every step of the way.
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14-day guided tour (beginning June 14, 2026): From $5,699 per person
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Itinerary: 14-Day Cultural Treasures of Japan
Day 1: Overnight Flight
Day 2: Tokyo, Japan
Day 3: Tokyo
Day 4: Tokyo
Day 5: Tokyo – Hakone
Day 6: Hakone – Matsumoto – Takayama
Day 7: Takayama
Day 8: Takayama – Shirakawa -– Kanazawa
Day 9: Kanazawa
Day 10: Kanazawa – Kyoto
Day 11: Kyoto
Day 12: Kyoto – Bullet Train – Hiroshima – Kyoto
Day 13: Kyoto
Day 14: Kyoto – Tour Ends
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