The Escorted Small Group Tour + Air Deal Includes
- Small groups of maximum 22 travelers guaranteed
- Flights Los Angeles-Tokyo, Hiroshima-Los Angeles
Other departure cities available. - 12 nights accommodations
- 4 nights Tokyo
- 1 night Kanazawa
- 1 night Takayama
- 4 nights Kyoto
- 2 nights Hiroshima
- Hotel taxes, fees & service charges
- Hotel porterage
- All transfers included only with airfare purchase on package arrival & departure dates†
- High-speed bullet train: Tokyo-Kanazawa, Kyoto-Hiroshima
- 23 meals: 12 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 5 dinners
- Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned vehicles
- Services of local English-speaking tour manager throughout
- Comprehensive, guided sightseeing and entrance fees per itinerary
- Active itinerary with unique cultural features
- Comfortable wireless earphones for enhanced touring
Tour Highlights
Thanks to our small group size, we can get to the heart of our destination, visit places that other tours miss, and get to know the locals.
- Tour dazzling Tokyo, a city of ancient traditions coupled with state-of-the-art technology
- Visit the serene grounds and incredible architecture of the Meiji Shrine
- Attend a culinary demonstration led by a professional chef to learn the art of creating sushi and sashimi
- Board the famous shinkansen, or "bullet train," taking you south toward the Noto Peninsula to Kanazawa
- Travel to the UNESCO site in the mountains, known for its village of gassho-zukuri farmhouses
- A walking tour of Takayama's historic district reveals traditions dating back to the 16th century
- Discover enchanting Kyoto, founded in the 8th century, one of the early capitals of Japan
- Visit Kyoto's Nijo Castle, residence of the Tokugawa shoguns
- Experience the cultural heritage of Kyoto at a traditional tea ceremony
- Travel to the Imperial capital of Nara, with eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- Dinner and traditional Maiko (Geisha) dance performance reflects the core of Japanese culture
- Explore the compelling exhibits at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
- Marvel at the stunning Itsukushima Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with its iconic floating torii gate
- †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates if pre/post accommodations are booked through Gate 1 Travel