Essential Japan

  • 20 Days

  • JPES

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The essence of Japan

This distillation of all things Japanese is designed to provide you with a truly unforgettable travel experience.
In the shadow of Mt Fuji, Hakone presents you with the opportunity to see the nearby Owakudani geysers and the unusual Hakone Open Air Museum. Partake in Japanese culture – try your hand at creating washi paper, copperware, your own chopsticks and origami, dress in kimonos, dine with a Geiko and Maiko and play Taiko drums. From the large neon-filled, modern cities of Tokyo and Osaka to the historic villages of Inuyama, Gokayama, Takayama and Tsumago Juku, you will see all aspects of Japanese culture and lifestyle during your journey. Enjoy the very best the ‘land of the rising sun’ has to offer, from onsens and feudal castles to traditional gardens, sporting traditions to tea ceremonies, from sake to sushi, and everything quintessentially Japanese in-between.
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The Scenic Difference

Every detail of your journey has been carefully considered to create a truly carefree experience and memories to last a lifetime.
Create your own souvenirs at traditional copper/tin, gold craft and washi paper making workshops
Fully escorted small group land journey
A personal origami crane offering in Peace Park
5 exclusive Scenic Enrich experiences
Private sumo wrestler demonstration
Your choice of 14 Scenic Freechoice activities and dining
Visit Himeji Castles, one of the five castles designated as national treasures
4 memorable Scenic Special Stays
Private group dinner hosted by a Geisha and Maiko
49 meals – 19 breakfasts (B),16 lunches (L) and 14 dinners (D)
Partake in a Japanese tea ceremony while dressed in a kimono
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Stay in an onsen ryokan in Hirayu Onsen
All internal transport
Play the Taiko drums in an interactive, private group demonstration and lesson
Return airport transfers
Visit Inuyama and Himeji Castles, two of the five castles designated as national treasures
Visit the Kirin Brewery in Kobe for lunch, tasting and a tour of the factory
Visit teamLab Borderless light display in Tokyo
Shinkansen Train Museum at the SCMaglev and Railway Park

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Full Fare
From
$31,490
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Earlybird
From
$30,590
pp
$900 Savings Included
Request Quote
Full Fare
From
$31,490
pp
Earlybird
From
$30,590
pp
$900 Savings Included
Request Quote
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