Ancient Highway Tour

Our Japan Ancient Highway Tour is a relaxing but comprehensive trip that takes in four of the most popular places in Japan.

The tour starts in the neon and glitz of Tokyo which makes a neat contrast with the next stop, the somewhat more traditional old capital, Kamakura. From there we move west to Hakone, home to the iconic Mount Fuji. Over a couple of days in the area you can walk along the ancient Tokaido trail, the old main passageway for shogun and merchants alike. The route takes in the once feared highway checkpoint that monitored the passage of people and goods in and out of Edo (the old name for Tokyo). These days you'll get a more friendly welcome and the numerous hot springs in the area make it the perfect place to heal and relax.

From there we follow the trail the modern way - by bullet train - to Kyoto, Japan's cultural capital with a national treasure around every corner. You'll have the chance to participate in sado (the Japanese tea ceremony), watch maiko (apprentice geisha) dance, and see some of the best sights in the land.

The last leg of the tour is spent in Hiroshima and Miyajima where the poignant peace park and museum stand out in this vibrant, open city before heading to back in Tokyo with lifelong memories of this intriguing country.