Enchanting Japan
Escorted Tour
Enchanting Japan
Enchanting Japan
Traverse the highlights of Japan in style on a luxury 12-day holiday. Experience the iconic wonders of Tokyo before admiring the beauty of Hakone and the culture of Takayama and Kanazawa. Finish in Kyoto, where you’ll take part in a tea ceremony and enjoy a private dinner with a maiko or geisha.
Itinerary
Trip Inclusions
Discover the inclusions provided on your all-inclusive tour, ensuring a stress-free journey where every detail is taken care of.
Tour Highlights
These exclusive or unique events are designed to deepen your experience, taking you on an inspiring journey beneath the surface of local history, culture and traditions. What's more, these once-in-a-lifetime moments are often not available to a regular traveller. The following experiences are just a taste of what we have prepared especially for you.
Sushi-Making Class
Take part in a sushi-making class and learn how to prepare maki sushi (rolled sushi) and nigiri sushi (sushi rice topped with a slice of raw fish) before savouring your creations for lunch.
Soba Noodle Cooking Lesson
Try your hand at creating some traditional cuisine today with a soba buckwheat noodle cooking lesson and savour your creations for lunch.
Sarubobo-Making Experience
Enjoy a Sarubobo-making experience. An amulet particularly common in Takayama and the nearby Hida region, Sarubobo are red dolls with no facial features. Learn how to make the dolls and perhaps find some good luck yourself.
Japanese Tea Ceremony
Delve into traditional Japanese culture with a special tea ceremony experience. Learn all about tea varieties and the importance and process of serving tea to guests in Japan.
Dinner with a Maiko or Geisha
A special night of private entertainment with a maiko or geisha awaits. Enjoy a wonderful dinner and drinks and have the chance to learn more about the geisha and their daily life, all accompanied by music played on a shamisen, a traditional stringed instrument.
APT Asia Tours - Frequently Asked Questions
Trip Notes
Itinerary, inclusions and pricing are subject to change
Prices include airport transfers and gratuities
An overnight bag will be required to be packed for days four and seven
Double beds are limited within hotels in Japan and are on a request basis
Cherry Blossom season in Japan usually lasts from late March to May, however due to changeable weather, blooms cannot be guaranteed
Extend Your Journey - Why not begin your holiday in South Korea? Travel further into Japan on the Cultural and Art of Japan holiday or add a South Korean discovery on the Ancient Kingdoms of Japan and South Korea journey. Refer Tour Codes: JA17 or JAS21
Some hotels provide shower over bath only
Prices are for land/rail only. International Flights are not included unless specified