Ancient & Modern Japan (Small Group Tours)

Highlights

• Journey from old world to new on a cultural adventure through Japan
• Explore a lantern-lit Gion in the early evening, the most famous geisha district in Kyoto
• Experience an icon of modern travel: the high-speed bullet train
• Stay in Hiroshima and take a poignant moment to reflect at the Peace Memorial Park
• Immerse yourself in ancient samurai culture in Kanazawa
• Stay in Kawaguchiko, a town on one of the Fuji Five Lakes

Included in Price

• All breakfasts and two dinners are included. Japanese cuisine is usually a highlight of any Japan trip. It is based on rice with miso soup and other dishes usually prepared with seasonal ingredients. Seafood is common, and usually comes grilled or deep fried. Sushi and sashimi aside, other staple dishes include soba or udon noodles, sukiyaki (meat, fish and vegetables cooked in broth) and yakiniku (grilled meat). When food is not included, your tour leader can always recommend the best local eateries and arrange group meals for a full immersion in the varied and excellent local cuisine. Worth knowingFood for certain diets (including gluten-free, vegetarian or vegan) is minimal or non-existent in many areas of Japan. The group meals arranged by the tour leader are in traditional eateries where the choices of vegan dishes may be limited to simple salads or boiled rice. However, there are several vegan restaurants in Kyoto and Tokyo. Please let us know before travel of your dietary requirements. Most stocks, which are common in Japanese cuisine, contain animal products and even vegetable tempura is mostly fried in the same oil as meat or fish. While some substitutions may be possible, strict vegetarian or vegan meals cannot be guaranteed. Those who can consume dashi stocks typically have fewer issues, but for those concerned, we recommend bringing supplementary food items.
• All breakfasts and two dinners
• All accommodation
• All transport and listed activities

NOT included in price

• Travel insurance
• Visas or vaccinations
• Arrival and departure transfers (not available on this tour)

Travel Package

This is an Organised Group Tour: the itinerary has been predefined by the tour operator. The tour destinations, duration, accommodations, departure dates and the price are fix. You can join, enjoy and meet other people.

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