Tokyo and Kyoto—the modern and imperial capitals of Japan, respectively—represent the perfect merger of the ancient and the contemporary. On this trip, you’ll thoroughly explore both and everything in between, from traditional villages and miles of rice fields to ancient temples and the stunning vistas of the Japanese Alps. Snow monkeys, geishas, the teeming pedestrian scrambles of Tokyo’s Shibuya district and the impossibly friendly staff of your traditional ryokan are just a few of the locals you’ll meet and never forget.
What’s Included
Modern Tokyo walking tour. Zenkoji Temple visit (Nagano). Jigokudani Monkey Park visit (Matsumoto). Matsumoto Castle visit. Kibi Plains bike ride (outside Kurashiki). Japan Rail (JR) pass (7-day). All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
1 Breakfast, 1 dinner. (Allow USD400-500 for meals not included.)
Hotels and traditional guesthouses/onsens (11 nts).
Bus, bullet train, local train, bicycle.
Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout.
Small group experience; Max 15, avg 12