Japan's Cultural Treasures


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Overview
Highlights
- Visit the seventh-century Asakusa Kannon Temple
- The trip to Hakone, located about 50 miles west of Tokyo.
- Hakone is beloved by the Japanese for its hot-spring resorts, mountains, lakes, and historical sites
- Visit Hamamatsuya, a workshop specializing in wooden handcrafts.
- Visit one of the many houses of Kanazawa where the samurai—Japan's famed class of noble warriors—once lived
- Visit the history and culture of Gokayama
- Enjoy a traditional dance performance
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Trip includes
- International airfare, airport transfers, government taxes, fees, and airline fuel surcharges unless you choose to make your own air arrangements
- All land transportation, including 3 rail transfers on bullet and local trains
- Accommodations for 12 nights
- 24 meals—daily breakfast, 6 lunches, and 6 dinners
- 13 small group activities
- Services of a resident, English-speaking OAT Trip Leader
- Gratuities for local guides, drivers, and luggage porters
- 5% Frequent Traveler Credit toward your next adventure—an average of $299
Itinerary
Today, we'll have breakfast at our hotel, followed by a briefing about our upcoming days in Japan. Then, we set out to explore fascinating and frenetic Tokyo on a tour that take...
We start our day with breakfast at the hotel, then board a motorcoach for the trip to Hakone, located about 50 miles west of Tokyo. As we drive, our T...
We start our day in Hakone with breakfast at our hotel, then embark on a tour of this scenic city. Blessed with a beautiful volcanic setting, ...
We have breakfast at our hotel and then transfer to the train station, where we board our first bullet train—the legendary high-speed train service ...
Between the 16...
Among Kyoto's many wonders are some of Japan's most impressive Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines, and we'll have a chance to discover one after breakfast, as we visit Kin...
Or you can choose to join us on ...
After breakfast at our hotel, we'll depart for a day of activities that aim to give us a closer look into the lives of the Japan...
Today, continue exploring Kyoto on your own. This spiritual city is home to a tremendous number of religious sites—nearly 300 Shinto shrines an...
Or, if you're continuing on our optional post-trip extension to Hiroshima, you'll transfer to this coastal city by bullet train today.
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Dates & Availability
Pricing Notes:
Start Date
End Date
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Availability
2018-09-1
2018-09-30
$5,695
Limited
2018-10-1
2018-10-31
$5,595
Limited
2018-11-1
2018-11-30
$4,795
Limited
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Overseas Adventure Travel (O.A.T. Tours) Reviews & Ratings
80% great, 20% a waste of valuable time
Our guide and group were wonderful. Most of the sites visited fascinating and worth it. I especially loved the visit with the monk and the Hakone Outdoor Art Museum....
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Hotel JAL City Tamachi Tokyo Tokyo, Japan
Situated near the Tokyo Bay waterfront, Hotel JAL City Tamachi Tokyo is conveniently located—only a 5-minute walk from Tamachi Station. On site, guests can enjoy a coffee shop, Japanese restaurant, and Chinese restaurant. All of the hotel’s air-conditioned rooms offer coffee- and tea-making facilities, a safe, a satellite TV, Internet access, and a private bath with a hair dryer.
Hotel Kagetsuen Hakone, Japan
Nestled in a quiet cypress grove, Kagetsuen Hotel offers a relaxing respite from the bustle of Japanese city life. All of the hotel’s 65 air-conditioned rooms include a TV, tea-making facilities, and a private bath. On-site, guests can enjoy the hotel’s restaurant, which serves local cuisine.
Kanazawa Miyako Hotel Kanazawa, Japan
Kanazawa Miyako Hotel is within walking distance of some of the area’s most popular attractions, including Omicho Market and Kanazawa Station. All of the hotel’s 191 air-conditioned rooms offer a TV, coffee- and tea-making facilities, and a private bath with a hair dryer. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in public areas.
Hearton Hotel Kyoto, Japan
Located near Kyoto’s major subway lines and within walking distance of the Hongan-ji temple complex, restaurants, and shopping, this hotel is ideally located for exploring the city. Its 294 rooms are simply but comfortably appointed—each includes a TV, refrigerator, tea-making facilities, and private bath with hair dryer. Hotel amenities include Western-style and Japanese restaurants, free Internet access, and laundry service. Extensions
Hotel JAL City Tamachi Tokyo Tokyo, Japan
Situated near the Tokyo Bay waterfront, Hotel JAL City Tamachi Tokyo is conveniently located—only a 5-minute walk from Tamachi Station. On site, guests can enjoy a coffee shop, Japanese restaurant, and Chinese restaurant. All of the hotel’s air-conditioned rooms offer coffee- and tea-making facilities, a safe, a satellite TV, Internet access, and a private bath with a hair dryer.
New Hiroden Hotel Hiroshima, Japan
Conveniently located in downtown Hiroshima, Hotel New Hiroden is within walking distance of the Ekimae tram stop and Hiroshima train station. Amenities include the Flower restaurant, featuring international cuisine, and the Etoile cocktail lounge. Each of its 256 air-conditioned rooms features TV, telephone, complimentary Internet access, coffee- and tea-making facilities, minibar, and private bath with hair dryer.
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