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Our 8 Day Cultural Japan Tour Package is the best way to experience the richness of Japan’s culture, from city breaks to nature wonderlands. In the buzzing city of Tokyo, wander through the serene Imperial Palace Gardens, stroll the colorful streets of Harajuku, and witness the famous Shibuya Crossing. Dive into the fascinating world of sumo wrestling as you meet the masters themselves, and step up to the challenge of a friendly match. After indulging in a hearty sumo stew of chicken dumplings, take a high-speed bullet train to Kyoto. Settle into your Ryokan inn, complete with simplistic aesthetics that will make you feel like a local. In the evening, dine with a maiko – a geisha apprentice – and drink sake to your heart’s content. Find yourself among the tranquil beauty of Nara Park, where sacred free-roaming deer will welcome you. Stop at Kyoto’s iconic spots, like the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Golden Pavilion, and Fushimi Inari Shrine, finishing with an ancient tea ceremony, a tradition that spans millennia.
Looking for a tour that covers Japan’s unique culture, history, and iconic tours? Then our 8 Day Cultural Japan Tour Package is the way to go! With expert locals guiding you through unique experiences, like sumo wrestling, geisha history, tea ceremonies, and more, this is one adventure you don’t want to miss! Be fully immersed in every step of this extraordinary journey, unwinding in a Tokyo hotel for 4 nights and a Kyoto ryokan for 3. Enjoy more inclusions like train transfers, select meals, food tastings, and more. Book now!
8 Day Cultural Japan Tour Package Highlights
- Stroll through Tokyo’s stunning and sacred Imperial Palace Gardens
- Visit the historic Senso-ji Temple and witness the famous Shibuya Crossing
- Watch a morning sumo session and sit with the masters for a bowl of chankonabe
- Explore 2 vibrant cities with expert guides leading the way
- Indulge in fresh seafood and explore the famous Tsukiji Fish Market
- Sit back and relax on a scenic bullet train to Kyoto
- Spend 4 nights in a Tokyo hotel and 3 nights in a Kyoto ryokan inn
- Have drinks with a geisha apprentice (maiko) and participate in a tea ceremony
- Explore Kyoto’s icons, like the Golden Pavilion and Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine
- Meet Nara Park’s friendly deer and greet the Great Buddha statue
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8 Day Cultural Japan Tour Package Itinerary
- Optional airport transfer
- Overnight in Tokyo
- Head to the beautiful gardens of the Imperial Palace
- Enjoy the Imperial Palace Gardens and admire the Nijubashi Bridge from a distance
- Head to the Asakusa neighborhood
- Visit the famous Senso-ji Temple
- Shop on Nakamise-dori street
- Free time for lunch
- Visit the Meiji Jingu Shrine - the most famous Shinto shrine
- Check out the colorful and vibrant Harajuku district
- In the commercial ward of Shibuya, see the famous Shibuya Crossing
- Overnight in Tokyo
- Tour a local sumo studio, stable, dining hall, and practice area
- Watch a morning sumo session
- If you wish to participate, fight a sumo wrestler in a mock match
- Cook and enjoy chicken dumplings for Chankonabe (Sumo Stew)
- Overnight in Tokyo
- Visit a 300-year-old Buddhist temple and learn about ancient traditions
- Explore the bustling Tsukiji Fish Market Sample from a range of fresh seafood, like sashimi bowls and bite-sized treats
- Ride up to a secret observatory deck and view the market and city skyline from above
- In the afternoon, we recommend visiting a local Onsen for a truly immersive experience
- Overnight in Tokyo
- Take a bullet train to Kyoto
- Discover Gion’s traditional streets and machiya architecture
- Learn about the origins of maiko culture and geisha apprenticeships
- Visit a traditional Kyoto shop and meet a maiko
- Enjoy all-you-can-drink beverages, including sake and Kyoto cuisine
- Watch a traditional dance and participate in drinking games with the maiko
- Overnight in Kyoto Ryokan
- Visit Nara Park and meet the friendly Sika deer
- Explore Todai-ji Temple, home to the Great Buddha statue
- Free time for lunch in Arashiyama
- Wander through the serene Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
- Visit the Kinkaku-ji Temple (Golden Pavilion)
- Tour the stunning Fushimi Inari Shrine
- Overnight in Kyoto Ryokan
- Visit a famous matcha shop and the oldest Zen temple in Kyoto
- Learn about the history of the tea ceremony
- Admire wabi-sabi elements like tea bowls, Japanese paintings, and karesansui (dry landscape gardens)
- Experience a traditional tea ceremony with a tea master
- Choose a seasonal tea bowl and enjoy Japanese sweets
- Overnight in Kyoto Ryokan
- Optional airport transfer to Kansai Airport (KIX) or bullet train transfer to Tokyo Station
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