ESSENCE OF JAPAN


DISCOVER THE REVERED TRADITIONS AND UNIQUE SENSE OF BEAUTY THAT INFUSE LIFE HERE... On the main island of Honshu, from Tokyo to the hot springs resort town of Hakone and on through the “Japanese Alps” to Kanazawa and the cultural treasure trove of Kyoto, visit a private home, shoes off, for a tea ceremony and Origami... explore castles, temples, shrines, a samurai home, and world-class gardens... make sushi, taste sake, cruise Lake Ashi to see Mt. Fuji... enjoy a taiko performance, Shinto music, Kagura dancing, a sumo wrestling demonstration... and meet a geisha expert.


1. ARRIVE TOKYO Tour begins: 6:30 PM, Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo. A transfer is included from Tokyo’s Narita and Haneda airports to the five-star Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo, conveniently located in the Nihonbashi district in the heart of the city. This evening join us for a welcome reception and dinner at your hotel. Meals D


2. TOKYO –TODAY AND YESTERDAY A sightseeing tour gives you an overview of one of the world’s most dynamic capital cities, touching on both history and modern life. Your discoveries continue at a sushi-making experience followed by lunch. This afternoon explore the


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Edo-Tokyo Museum, focused on Tokyo’s development from its roots as a fishing village called Edo, and see an exhilarating taiko drumming performance; rhythm, melody, and movement combine to create an extraordinary musical experience. The rest of the day and evening are free for further exploring on your own. Your hotel is near many fine restaurants, and your Tauck Director can make suggestions for places to try. Meals BL


3. HAKONE, A LAKE CRUISE, AND MT. FUJI This morning board a bullet train (shinkansen) for a short ride south to Odawara and continue on to the scenic hot springs resort town of Hakone known for its open-air sculpture park


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