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from Tokyo, Nagoya, Kyoto, Hiroshima, and Others

Although our existing itineraries include sightseeing tours in and around the cities mentioned above, you can learn more about these fascinating cities by adding some of the following excursion tours to your itinerary. Alternatively, you can create you own journey by choosing one or more of these excursions.

Excursions in and around Tokyo
Tokyo Morning Daily Including Meiji Shrine and Asakusa Kannon, this is an ideal introduction to Tokyo.
Tokyo 1 Day Daily In addition to the sites visited on Tokyo Morning Tour, enjoy a Western style lunch and a Tokyo Bay Cruise.
Edo Tokyo Full Day Tue, Thu, Sat (Mar-Nov) Experience traditional Tokyo at Hama Rikyu Garden and Tsukuji Fish Market. Deepen your knowledge of this city, previously called Edo, at the fascinating Edo Tokyo Museum.
Lunch / Dinner cruise Daily Enjoy your choice of Italian or French cuisine while taking in the sites of Tokyo Bay aboard a luxurious cruises ship.
Tokyo Disney Resort Daily Easily accessible from central Tokyo, Tokyo Disney Resort is a wonderful place to experience the magic of Disney with a Japanese flavour. Spend a day at either Disneyland or Disney Sea, over even a day in each park. (NO GUIDE)
Kabuki Tour Daily (approx. first 3 weeks of each month) This style of traditional theatrical performance, developed in the 17th century, provides an interesting insight into old Japan. English Earphone Guide available. (NO GUIDE)
Ghibli Museum Daily Lose yourself in Hayao Miyazaki’s animation world. Japan’s leading animation director is best known for the Oscar award winning “Spirited Away”. This will be an afternoon of fun for all the family.
Mt. Fuji & Hakone Daily Visit the 5th Station of Mt. Fuji, cruise on Lake Ashi and ride the cable car up Mt. Komagatake in Hakone National Park. Return by Bullet Train.
Nikko – UNESCO Daily Visit the UNESCO World Heritage listed Toshogu Shrine as well as the beautiful Kegon Waterfall and Lake Chuzenji.
Kamakura Walking Tour Mon, Wed, Fri Travel by local train to Kamakura. Visit the Great Buddha, Hase Kannon Temple and Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine.
F1 Racing Late September Enjoy world-class Formula One Racing at Fuji Speedway where the world’s best drivers battle in the Japanese Grand Prix. Tickets include return daily transfers from Tokyo to the Speedway.

Excursions in and around Nagoya

Nagoya 1 day

Wed, Thu, Sat
Experience both contemporary and historic Japan in a day. During this excursion you will visit Atsuta Shrine, Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology and Nagoya castle.

Excursions in and around Kyoto
Kyoto Morning Daily Half-day tour visiting Nijo Castle, the Golden Pavilion, Kyoto Imperial Palace and the Handicraft Centre.
Kyoto 1 Day Daily In addition to the sites included in the Morning Tour, you will also visit Heian Shrine, Sanjusangendo Hall and Kiyomizu Temple.
Experience Authentic Culture Tue, Fri (Mar – Nov) Afternoon tour including participation in a Tea Ceremony and a visit to Kanikakani, a former Geisha House.
Kyoto Morning & Craft Daily In addition to the Morning Tour, you will participate in a Japanese crafts workshop including woodblock printing.
Kyoto Maiko Night Wed, Fri (Apr – Nov) Enjoy a Tempura for dinner and be entertained by the dance performance of a Maiko (apprentice geisha).
Hiei-zan Enryaku-ji & the experience of Zazen Mon, Thu (Apr – Nov) Visit Enryaku-ji Temple on Mt. Hiei and try Zezen, Buddhist-Style meditation. Enjoy a vegetarian lunch as eaten by the monks.
Nara Afternoon Daily Take in the grandeur of the Great Buddha within Todaiji Temple and the thousands of lanterns around Kasuga Shrine. Watch out for the deer in Nara Park.
Kyoto & Nara 1 Day Daily This tour is a combination of the Kyoto Morning & Nara Afternoon Tours.
Walking in Sagano Arashiyama Wed, Sat (Mar – Nov) Travel by train to this beautiful area where you will visit Jojakkoji Temple, walk through a bamboo grove and cross the Togetsukyo Bridge, all in a morning.
Himeji Castle & Sake Brewery Tues, Thurs, Sat Visit the magnificent UNESCO World Heritage listed Himeji Castle and sample sake after touring the Hakutsuru Sake Brewery in Kobe.

Excursions in and around Hiroshima

Hiroshima & Miyajima 1 Day

Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat
Take a ferry to Miyajima Island home to Itsukushima Shrine & hundreds of protected deer. Then, visit the unforgettable A-Bomb Dome within the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima.

Others
Sumo Experience the tradition and pageantry of this 1500-year-old sport. Two-week tournaments take place six times a year on every odd month. The location varies between Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya and Fukuoka.
Theatre For a truly authentic flavour of Japan, why not visit the theatre. The skills required for Kabuki, Noh and the Bunraku (puppetry) have been passed down from generation to generation for centuries.
Sports For something a little different, let us arrange a round of golf, a day at the races or entry to watch a game of football or baseball.
Cooking Enjoy a hands-on cooking experience in a Japanese home. Learn to make sushi or cook home-style Japanese cuisine, before sitting down to eat the meal you have prepared. Available in both Tokyo and Kyoto.

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