Elegant in its precision, exhaustive in its attention to detail, dramatic in its simplicity and exuberant in its appreciation for beauty, Japan is a shock to the senses.Engross yourself in this both ancient and ultramodern country, where timeworn pathways lead to modern high-rises, and geisha districts coexist with cutting-edge art scenes.See traditions passed down from the samurai.Stay in a ryokan (a Japanese style inn) and learn proper sushi etiquette.Admire one of the best Japanese gardens while relaxing in an invigorating hot spring bath.Marvel at traditional Japanese castle architecture and rejuvenate in the therapeutic baths of the Japanese Alps.
Highlighted Experiences
From sushi to curry, and soba noodles to kobe beef, Japan is famous for its culinary traditions.Embark on an epicurean expedition, sampling the crab in Hokkaido, Tokyo’s famous kabayaki-style unagi, and Kanazawa’s traditional kaiseki dinners.Savor the delicacies of this food-obsessed nation.
Sit in an onsen (hot spring) in the Japanese Alps as the snow falls down around you.Look up to see that you’ve been joined by a new friend—one of Japan’s snow monkeys.
Relax and enjoy the beauty of Japan’s seaside at a local fisherman's ancestral home in a small seaside village.
Top off a journey through temples and shrines dedicated to famous samurai lords and legends, with a traditional sumo match.
