Japan

Japan is one of the oldest civilizations in the world with a rich history and diverse landscape. From stunning mountain views to flashy lights and signs, Japan’s culture is an interesting blend of East meets West. This country offers many unique experiences that can’t be found anywhere else in the world, making it an exciting destination to explore and travel to. 

Colors of Tokyo Tour

  • Day 1: US—Tokyo

    Depart US for Tokyo

    Day 2: Tokyo

    Arrive in Tokyo, meet our representative at Narita Airport, and transfer to the hotel.

    Accommodation: Keio Plaza Hotel

  • A full-day Tokyo city tour will take you to visit Tokyo Tower, Meiji Shrine, Imperial Palace East Garden, Hama-Rikyu Garden, Cruise of the Sumida River, Asakusa Kannon Temple, and Nakamise traditional shopping street. (B/L)

  • Full-day tour to Kamakura and Yokoyama. Visiting the Big Buddha and the Hasedera Temple, Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, Yokohama China Town, Sankeien Garden, and Yokohama Bay Bridge. (B/L)

  • Depart Tokyo for Mt. Fuji along the Tomei Expressway; drive to the 5th Station of Mt. Fuji, and enjoy a panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean from 8,000 ft. altitude. Onward to Hakona, lunch at Hakone Lake Hotel. After lunch, visit Owakudani Boiling Valley and enjoy a boat ride on Lake Ashi. Return to Tokyo by bullet train. (B/L)

  • Visiting the bustling Tsukiji Outer Market where you can find many food-related goods. It is packed with fishmongers, grocery stores, and restaurants. Then proceed to a sushi workshop where you'll experience sushi making. (B/L)

  • Full-day tour to Nikko. Visit the World Heritage Nikko Toshogu Shrine, resting place of the great Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu. Afternoon visit to Tamozawa Imperial Villa and the Kirifuri Falls. (B/L)

  • Day 8: Tokyo

    Free day to explore Tokyo at your own pace. (B)

    Day 9: Tokyo - Airport of your choice

    Transfer to airport for US (B)

Japan 101 Tour (A)

Northbound

  • Day 1: US - Osaka

    Depart US for Osaka.

    Day 2: Osaka

    Arrive in Osaka, meet our representative; transfer to the hotel.

    Accommodation: Hotel Granvia Osaka.

  • Osaka Walking tour, visiting the Aerial Garden Observatory and the Umeda Area; Osaka Castle, and a ride on the Aqualiner Water Bus.

  • Transfer to Kyoto by train. Afternoon tour to visit Kiyomizu Temple, Kodaiji Temple, Yasaka Shrine, and the Gion Geisha district. Enjoy an authentic Japanese dinner at your hotel.

    Accommodation: Ryokan Yachiyo.

  • Morning tour to Nara, visiting Todaji Temple, Kofukuji Temple, and the Nara Deer Park. After is free for you to explore Kyoto at your own pace.

  • Day 6: Travel to Tokyo by bullet train.

    Accommodation: Keio Plaza Hotel

    Day 7: Tokyo - Hakone - Mt. Fuji - Tokyo

    One day Hakone & Mt. Fuji tour; visiting the 5th Station of Mt. Fuji; Owakudani Boiling Valley and ride on the Hakone Sky Gondola; enjoy a boat cruise at Lake Ashi before returning to Tokyo.

  • A Tokyo Day Tour will take you to see the Tokyo Tower, Meiji Shrine, Akasaka Guest House, the National Diet Building, Imperial Palace East Garden, Hama-Rikyu Garden, cruise on the Sumida River, Asakusa Kannon Temple, and Nakamise Shopping Street.

  • Day 9: Tokyo

    Day free for you to explore Tokyo at your own pace.

    Day 10: Tokyo - US

    Transfer to airport, depart Tokyo for US

Japan 101 Tour (A)

Southbound

  • Day 1: US - Tokyo

    Depart US for Tokyo.

    Day 2: Tokyo

    Arrive at Tokyo’s Narita Airport, meet our representative; transfer to the hotel.

    Accommodation: Hotel Pacific Tokyo

  • Day 3: Tokyo

    A Tokyo Day Tour will take you to see the Tokyo Tower, Meiji Shrine, Akasaka Guest House, the National Diet Building, Imperial Palace East Garden, Hama-Rikyu Garden, cruise on the Sumida River, Asakusa Kannon Temple, and Nakamise Shopping Street. (B/L).

    Day 4: Tokyo

    Day free for you to explore Tokyo at your own pace. (B)

  • Depart Tokyo for Mt. Fuji along the Tomei Expressway; drive to the 5th Station of Mt. Fuji, and enjoy a panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean from 8,000 ft. altitude. Lunch at a local restaurant. Onward to Hakone, visit Owakudani Boiling Valley and a boat ride at Lake Ashi.

    (B/L)

    Accommodation: Palace Hotel Hakone.

  • Depart Hakone for Kyoto via bullet train. Lunch at Kyoto hotel; afternoon tour to visit the Kiyomizu Temple, Kodaiji Temple, Yasaka Shrine, and the Gion Geisha District. (B/L)

    Accommodation: Kyoto New Hankyu Hotel.

  • Day 7: Kyoto-Nara-Osaka

    Morning tour to Nara, visiting Todaji Temple, Kofukuji Temple, and the Nara Deer Park. Afternoon train to Osaka. (B).

    Accommodation: Osaka Hilton Hotel.

    Day 8: Osaka

    Osaka Walking tour, visiting the Aerial Garden Observatory and the Umeda Area; Osaka Castle, and a ride on the Aqualiner Water Bus. (B/L)

    Day 9: Osaka

    Day free at leisure. (B)

  • Transfer to airport; depart Osaka for US

Romantic Izu Tour

  • Day 1: US - Narita

    Depart US for Tokyo.

    Day 2: Narita - Yokohama

    Arrive Tokyo, transfer to Yokohama.

    Accommodation: Yokohama Bay Sheraton

  • Day tour of Yokohama, visiting Yokohama Bay Bridge, Landmark Tower, Lunch at Yokohama Chinatown, Foreign General Cemetery, Yamashita Park and the Red Brick Warehouses. (B/L)

  • Depart Yokohama and travel south along the east coast of Izu Peninsula to Izukyu Shimoda on the scenic Odoriko limited express train. Transfer to hotel from Shimoda Station by shuttle bus service. (B)

    Accommodation: Hotel Izukyu

  • Free day for you to explore Shimoda at your own pace. The city is quaint and walkable. Start from the Tourist Information office across from Izukyu-Shimoda Station, you call to follow an anti-clockwise circular route, and visit the Hofukuji Temple, Hachiman Shrine, Shimoda History Museum, Ryosenji Temple, Chorakuji Temple, Perry Road, and Shimoda Shiroyama Park within which you’ll find the Monument of Japan’s Opening to The World, Monument of Perry’s Landing and scenic Wakanoura Promenade. (B)

  • Day 6: Shimoda - Izu Kogen

    Depart Shimoda and travel to Izu Kogen on the Odoriko Express. Enjoy an authentic Japanese dinner at your hotel. (B/D)

    Accommodation: Hanafubuki Ryokan.

    Day 7: Izu Kogen

    Day free for you to enjoy the natural surrounding of your hotel and its onsen facilities, visit the Jogasaki Coast (1 stop away from Izu Kogen Station) or explore the Izu Kogen area. In the vicinity of Izu Kogen Station, there is the Cherry Tunnel: a 3 km, thoroughfare lined with cherry trees on both sides, it is a sight to behold during cherry blossom season. There are many museums you can visit: Izu Plateau Doll Musuem, “Soleil”, Izu Teddy Bear Museum, Izu Glass & Glasswork Museum, Izu Music Box Museum, Wax Doll Museum, Cat Museum, Nosaka Automata Museum, Izu Plateau Angel Museum, the Paris Museum, and the Marchen Forest Museum. (B/D)

  • Depart Izu Kogen for Yokohama via the Odoriko Express. (B)

    Accommodation: Yokohama Bay Sheraton.

  • Transfer to Narita airport for departure. (B)

** Optional return from Tokyo **

  • Depart Izu Kogen for Tokyo via the Odoriko Express. Proceed to hotel from Tokyo Station. (B)

    Accommodation: Marunouchi Hotel.

  • Day 9: Tokyo

    Day free for you to explore Tokyo at your own pace. (B)

    Day 10: Tokyo - U.S.

    Transfer to Narita Airport for departure. (B)

Tokyo & Yokohama Tour

  • Day 1: US. - Tokyo

    Depart US for Tokyo.

    Day 2: Tokyo

    Arrive Tokyo’s Narita Airport, transfer to hotel.

    Accommodation: Yokohama Bay Sheraton.

  • Day 3: Yokohama

    Day tour of Yokohama, visiting Yokohama Bay Bridge, Landmark Tower, lunch at Yokohama Chinatown, Foreign General Cemetery, Yamashita Park, and the Red Brick Warehouses. (B/L)

  • Day 4: Yokohama

    Day free for you to explore Yokohama at your own pace. (B)

    Day 5: Yokohama - Tokyo

    Transfer to Tokyo’s Shimbashi Station by local train; proceed to hotel. (B)

    Accommodation: Dai-ichi Tokyo Hotel.

  • Day tour of Tokyo, visiting Tokyo Tower, Meiji Shrine, Imperial Palace East Garden, Lunch at a local restaurant, Hama-Rikyu Garden, Cruise on the Sumida River, Asakusa Kannon Temple, and Nakamise Shopping Street. (B/L)

  • Day 7: Tokyo

    Day free for you to explore Tokyo at your own pace. (B)

    Day 8: Tokyo - US

    Transfer to Narita Airport for flight back to the US (B)

Japan Now & Then Tour

  • Day 1: US - Tokyo

    Depart US for Tokyo.

    Day 2: Tokyo

    Arrive in Tokyo, transfer to hotel.

    Accommodation: Park Hotel Tokyo.

  • A full-day tour of old and new Tokyo: the Asakusa area and Nakamise Shopping Street, the Edo Tokyo Museum, Imperial Palace Plaza, and the new development in Odaiba, the Museum of Emerging Innovation, and the Tokyo Bay area.

  • Depart hotel for Matsumoto via express train. Visit Matsumoto Castle and Matsumoto City Museum of Art after arrival. (B)

    Accommodation: Hotel Kagetsu Matsumoto.

  • Sightseeing and travel to the Tsumago in the Kiso Valley. En route, you’ll pass through Narai, once called “Narai of a Thousand House”, the most prosperous post town in the valley; Kiso Fukushima, now the political and cultural center of the Valley. Take a stroll around the town of Tsumago and experience the lifestyle of the Edo period. Dinner at your traditional Japanese guest house. (B/D)

    Accommodation: Hanaya Minshuku.

  • Walk the path between Tsumago and Magome and experience what the Edo commuters had undergone. Depending on the season, you’ll see mountains reflected in the flooded rice fields, the lush shades of green, or vivid autumn hues. (B/D)

  • Depart Tsumago for Kyoto via Nakatsugawa and Nagoya by local and bullet trains. (B)

    Accommodation: New Miyako Hotel South Wing.

  • Day 8: Kyoto

    Tour to the small town of Sagano Arishiyama, visit the Togetsukyo Bridge, Tenryuji Temple, and the main street of Arishiyama. (B)

    Day 9: Kyoto - US

    Transfer to Osaka Airport for departure. (B)

Hokkaido Summer Tour

  • Day 1: US - Sapporo

    Depart US for Sapporo.

    Day 2: Sapporo

    Arrive Sapporo, transfer to hotel.

    Accommodation: Century Royal Hotel.

  • Sapporo sightseeing & gourmet tour, start with the Outside Market where you’ll try a Hokkaido special Kaisendon (seafood bowl) and browse around the market. Visit the Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium and Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill where you’ll have a panoramic view of the city; Lunch at the famous Ramen Yokocho (Ramen street). Drive through Odori Park and visit the Maruyama Zoo. A stop will be made at the Shiroi Koibito Park and the chocolate factory. (Shiroi Koibito is a popular brand of white chocolate cookie). Enjoy a Jingiukan (Genghis Khan) style barbeque dinner at a beer hall before returning to the hotel. (B/L/D)

  • Day 4: Sapporo - Otaru - Sapporo

    1-day tour to Otaru, a picturesque coastal town northwest of Sapporo. Visit the Otaru Canal, Kitaichi Glass, Otaru Music Box Museum, Nishin Goten (Herring Mansion), and Mount Tengu. (B)

    Day 5: Sapporo

    Day free at leisure for you to explore the city of Sapporo at your own pace. The Sapporo TV tower, clock tower, Government building, and Odori Park are all within walking distance from your hotel. (B)

  • Day 6: Sapporo - Noboribetsu

    Morning free. In the afternoon, depart Sapporo for the onsen town of Noboribetsu on a scenic 1.45 hours bus ride. Enjoy a sumptuous buffet dinner at the hotel. (B/D)

    Accommodation: Noboribetsu Grand Hotel.

    Day 7: Noboribetsu

    Day at leisure for you to enjoy the onsen facilities at your hotel or explore Noboribetsu. A ten-minute walk from your hotel will take you to the famous Hell Valley, where you can see sulphur fume fissures from the valley. A five-minute walk will take you to the Aerial Tramway, a cable which take you to the Bear Mountain and a Bear nursery where 200 bears are kept. You can watch a bear show and a duck race. Next to the Bear Park is the Yukara Village where you can learn about the life styles of the Ainu, the original inhabitants of Hokkaido. The gokuraku Shopping street is only 5 minutes from your hotel where you can get souvenirs and food stuff. (B)

  • Day 8: Noboribetsu - Hakodate

    Proceed to Noboribetsu station by taxi (own expense, about JPY1000), and travel to Hakodate by train. After arrival, proceed to your hotel which is across the street from your hotel.

    Accommodation: Loisir Hotel Hakodate.

    Day 9: Hakodate

    Day free for you to explore Hakodate at your own pace. Public transportation in Hakodate is very convenient. the bustling Morning Market is within walking distance from your hotel. Get a 1-day pass of buses and street cars for JPY1000 and start your exploration from Hakodate station: take the shuttle bus to the Goryokaku Tower and Hakodate Museum of Art. From the Goryokaku Koen-Mae Station, take the street car to Jyujigai station where you can walk to the cable car station for Mount Hakodate. From Jyuigai station, take the street car to Suehiro-Cho stop where you can visit the beautiful Motomachi Park, the historic old British Consulate, and the Russian Orthodox Church. From Motomachi, you can take the street car to your hotel or take a stroll (about 30 minutes). (B)

  • Day 10: Hakodate - Tokyo

    Transfer to Hakodate Airport by shuttle bus and depart for Tokyo. Transfer to your hotel after arrival. (B)

    Accommodation: Hotel Metropolitan or Ginza Monterey Hotel.

    Day 11: Tokyo

    Day free for you to relax or do some last-minute shopping. (B)

    Day 12: Tokyo - US

    Transfer to airport for departure. (B)

Kyushu Tour

  • Day 1: US - Fukuoka.

    Depart US for Fukuoka

    Day 2: Fukuoka.

    Arrive in Fukuoka, transfer to hotel after entry formalities.

    Accommodation: New Otani Fukuoka.

  • Day 3: Fukuoka (B/L).

    A morning tour of Fukuoka, visit the vibrant Yanagibashi Market, Hakata Canal city, Kaidan-in, Kanzeon-Ji Temple, and Dazaifu Tenman-gu Shrine. Lunch at a local restaurant. In the evening, take a stroll to the Tenjin area and experience some of Fukuoka's famous Yatais (food stalls) at your own preference.

    Day 4: Fukuoka (B)

    Day free at leisure for you to explore the city at your own pace.

  • Day 5: Fukuoka-Nagasaki (B/L).

    After breakfast, transfer to Hakata Station for a 2-hour scenic train ride to Nagasaki. Lunch at a local restaurant after arrival. Afternoon tour of the Dejima area: Chinatown, Confucius Shrine, Hollander Slope, Glover Garden, and Oura Tenshudo.

    Accommodation: BW Priemier Hotel.

    Day 6: Nagasaki (B)

    Morning tour to Urakami, ground zero of the second atomic bomb of WWII; visit the Peace Memorial Park and the Atomic Bomb Museum dedicated to the city’s darkest day in history. Afternoon free at leisure.

  • Depart Nagasaki by bus along the Shimabara Peninsula; visit the Unzen spa area with its volcanic landscapes. Lunch at a local restaurant; onward to Shimabara Port for a ferry across the Ariake Sea for Kumamoto. (B/L)

    Accommodation: ANA Sky Hotel.

  • Day 8: Kumamoto-Beppu (B/L/D)

    Morning tour of Kumamoto Castle; onward to Mt. Aso with its variety of stunning sceneries. Lunch at a local restaurant, then continue the journey to the onsen town of Beppu. Dinner at the hotel.

    Accommodation: Suginoi Hotel.

    Day 9: Beppu (B/D)

    Morning tour of Beppu City and its many ‘jigoku’ geothermal pits with difference activities. Afternoon free at leisure for you to enjoy the superb spa facilities at your hotel. Dinner at the hotel.

  • Transfer to Oita airport for domestic flight to Tokyo. Transfer to hotel after arrival at Haneda Airport.

    Accommodation: Keio Plaza Hotel.

  • Day 11 + 12: Tokyo (B).

    Days free at leisure.

    Day 13: Tokyo-U.S. (B).

    Transfer to airport for departure.

Hokuriku Tour

  • Day 1: US - Tokyo.

    Depart US for Tokyo

    Day 2: Tokyo.

    Arrive in Tokyo, transfer to hotel after entry formalities.

    Accommodation: Keio Plaza Hotel

  • Your bulky luggage will be shipped to Kanazawa.

    Depart for Echi-Yuzawa Station via bullet train from Tokyo Station. Visit the splendid Kiyotsu Gorge and the Gorge Tunnel; Tokamachi City Museum and lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, stop by Hoshitoge Rice Terrace where superior quality rice is cultivated. (B/L)

    Accommodation: ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Niigata

  • Spend the day on Sado Island via jetfoil. Visit Rikiya Kanko Kisen for tub-boat ride; Old merchant and shipbuilders’ Shukuneji Townscape; Yashima Kyojima connect by a red bridge; and Sado Goldmine. Return to Niigata by jetfoil. (B/L)

  • Depart Niigata for Kanazawa. Enroute visit the City of Tsubame, and the Museum of Industrial material and experience making your own brass cup. Then continue on to the city of Nagaoka and visit the Niigata Prefecture Museum of History and experience soapstone polishing and jewelry making. After lunch, onward to Kanazawa by train.

    Accommodation: Hotel Nikko Kanazawa

  • Day 6: Kanazawa day tour: visit Kenroku-en, one of three Great Gardens of Japan; Chaya Geisha District; Gold Leaf Museum; DT Suzuki Zen Museum and Nakamachi Samurai Residence. (B/L)

    Day 7: Kanazawa half-day tour: visit a confectionery shop and experience Japanese sweet making. Visit the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art and Omicho Market. After lunch rest of the afternoon is free. (B/L)

  • Depart Kanazawa for Takayama. En-route visit the beautiful farming village of Shirakawa-go and its grass-roof farm house, some of which is more than 250 years old. Lunch at a local restaurant, then onward to the traditional town of Takayama. Enjoy a Hida Beef dinner in the evening.

    Accommodation: Mercure Hida Takayama

  • Day 9: Takayama

    Your bulky luggage will be shipped to Tokyo.

    Visit Takayama Morning Market and stroll the old town area with its traditional houses and breweries. The rest of the day free at leisure. (B)

    Day 10: Takayama - Nagoya

    Depart for Nagoya via express train. Ukai Cormorant Fishing Tour: witness a traditional fishing method. Fishermen trained cormorant to catch fish; the fish they catch is called Ayu and is very delicious. (B/D)

  • Day 11: Transfer to Tokyo via buttle train. Enjoy a shabu-shabu dinner at a local restaurant. (B/D)

    Accommodation: Keio Plaza Hotel

    Day 12: Tokyo

    Day free for you to explore Tokyo at your own pace. (B)

  • Check-out of hotel; transfer to airport, depart Tokyo for US. (B)