Japan Family Journey: From Ancient to Modern Times


Overview
Highlights
- Take part in a traditional taiko drumming class
- Learn about the health benefits of the okinawan cuisine
- Meet and train with a former sumo wrestler
- Watch wild snow monkeys bathe in hot springs
- Learn all about miso
- Delve into delicious japanese cuisine while creating your own ramen
- Encounter fearless deer in the gardens of nara park
- Learn about the legendary swordsmanship of the samurai
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Destinations
Trip includes
- Your Family Journeys Moment: Traditional Taiko Drumming Class
- TokyoYour Family Journeys Moment: Okinawa Cooking Class
- TokyoYour Family Journeys Moment: Sumo Wrestling Class
- TokyoYour Foodie Moment: Miso Foodie Experience
- NaganoYour Family Journeys Moment: Ramen Making Class
- KyotoYour Family Journeys Moment: Kembu Masters
- Kyoto
- Tour of Tokyo including Meiji Jingu Shrine
- Asakusa and Harajuku districts
- Traditional taiko Japanese drumming class
- Sumo class led by a former wrestler
- Sleep in a ryokan (traditional Japanese inn) and enjoy a kaiseki dinner
- See wild snow monkeys at the Jigokudani Monkey Park
- Visit the Buddhist temple of Zenkō-ji
- Visit Matsumoto castle
- Visit a local miso experience
- Walk through the Nishiki Market and Gion Geisha District with your CEOs
- Visit the iconic Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine
- Take part in a ramen making class
- Tour Nara including visits to the Tōdaiji Temple
- Kasuga Grand Shrine and the Naramachi district
- Visit the famous Kiyomizu-dera Temple
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
- Departure transfers
Itinerary

Arrive in time to meet your fellow travelers for a welcome gathering this evening. Your arrival transfer is included.
On our tours in Japan we use public transport, making use of Japan's world famous transportation system. From the super fast Shinkansen Bullet T...
Today, we’ll see Tokyo from a local’s perspective, traveling by public transit. We start from a traditional Japanese taiko drumming class. Hear how these traditional wooden drums are made and learn three different playing techniques. Put your newly acquired skills to ...
Learn Japanese secrets to longevity in a cooking class on Okinawa cuisine, originating from the Japanese island reputed to have the highest life expectancy in the world. Prepare a selection of dishes using typical ingredients and learn about the beneficial qualities o...
This morning, take a crash course in Japan’s national sport: sumo wrestling! Get initiated into this explosive martial art, which originated as a religious ritual more than a thousand years ago. Learn about the wrestlers’ rigorous routine and mindboggling calorie inta...
Nagano is home to the Japanese macaque, or snow monkey — one of the only primate species that can survive below freezing temperatures. Venture to Jigokudani Yaen Koen (Snow Monkey Park) to watch these furry simians scampering about the rocks or taking a soak in one of...
Travel to Matsumoto for a visit to one of Japan’s most treasured castles. Known as the “crow castle” for its imposing black exterior, the Matsumoto fortress dates back to the 16th century and was once a stronghold of the samurai, Japan’s elite military class. Later, v...
Hop on the bullet train to Kyoto, which served as Japan’s imperial capital for more than a millennium. Delve into the aromatic alleys of Nishiki Market, one of the most popular food markets in the city. Opt to sample local specialties like barbecued quail, soy milk do...
This morning, pay a visit to the Fushimi Inari shrine, located just outside of Kyoto. Dedicated to the Shinto god of rice, this beautiful temple is known for its Senbon Torii — a stunning walkaway of vermilion-colored gates. Later, dive into another fun-filled cooking...
Spend the day discovering ancient Nara, where Japan’s first capital was established in the early 8th century. Immerse yourself in the ornate halls of the Todaiji temple, and gaze upon the largest bronze Buddha statue in the world, standing nearly 50 feet tall. At Kasu...
Unleash your inner warrior this morning with a lesson on samurai swordplay. Learn how to wield a Japanese sword and witness an unforgettable performance by masters of kembu, or sword dance. In the afternoon, explore the picturesque Kiyomizudera temple, perched on a hi...
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