Food & Art: A Cultural Tour Of Japan

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  • duration 15 days
  • tour type Private
  • age requirement 1-80 yrs
  • guiding method Self-guided
  • Tour Code BM-22784
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
  • Starts/Ends Tokyo, Japan/ Osaka, Japan
HIGHLIGHTS
  • Discover the culture of Tokyo on a private guided tour
  • See the Unesco World Heritage sites of Japan’s ancient capital, Kyoto
  • Join a street food tour with a local guide in Osaka & try octopus dumplings
  • Spend a night at a Buddhist temple in Mount Koya, one of Japan's most sacred mountains
Experience Japanese culture and tradition through art on this incredible, 15-day tour. Start in Tokyo, one of the most exciting cities in the world, where you will enjoy a private, guided tour of the capital’s cultural sights and see ancient temples and shrines as well as beautiful Japanese gardens alongside towering, neon-lit skyscrapers. Also enjoy a visit to teamLab Borderless, a renowned digital art installation.

Head for the charming town of Matsumoto next. Located in the Japanese Alps, Matsumoto is where the famous Black Crow Castle is. See the castle and feel free to explore Nakamachi Street, lined with old merchant houses reminiscent of a bygone Japan. Enjoy a guided, sake-tasting experience and learn how to make soba noodles.

Continue your journey to Kyoto, Japan’s ancient capital, home to 17 Unesco World Heritage sites, and explore the geisha district of Gion. From Kyoto you’ll visit the surreal Naoshima, where you’ll stay at Benesse House, a modern art museum and hotel, and get the chance to discover its incredible art, architecture and sculptures.

Your next destination is Osaka, a bustling city known for its modern architecture, nightlife and delicious street food. You’ll join a street food tour with a local guide in the city and get the opportunity to try octopus dumplings and other local delicacies.

Venture off-the-beaten track and head to Mount Koya, your final destination and a sacred Buddhist pilgrimage site. Get an authentic insight into Japan’s Buddhist culture with a stay at Shojoshin-in, one of the oldest temples in the mountain. Return to Osaka to spend your last night at Osaka Marriott Miyako, a luxury hotel located in Japan's tallest building.

Please note that guides will be available on this tour only during included sightseeing trips and activities. You will have to travel between the destinations on your own. For more details, please go through the itinerary below.
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1: Arrive in Tokyo & transfer to your hotel
  • Day 2: Private tour of tokyo
  • Day 3: teamLab Borderless digital art exhibition
  • Day 4: Tokyo – Matsumoto
  • Day 5: Matsumoto – Takayama
  • Day 6: Free day in Takayama & sake tasting in the evening
  • Day 7: Takayama – Kyoto
  • Day 8: Private, guided tour of Kyoto
  • Day 9: Bento cooking class
  • Day 10: Kyoto – Naoshima
  • Day 11: Private, guided tour of Naoshima
  • Day 12: Naoshima – Osaka & Osaka street food tour
  • Day 13: Osaka – Mount Koya
  • Day 14: Mount Koya – Osaka
  • Day 15: Osaka departure
WHAT'S INCLUDED
  • Private pickup and drop-off transfers. Transport as per the itinerary
  • Accommodation as per the itinerary
  • Meals as stated on the itinerary
  • Excursions and activities as mentioned on the itinerary
  • Professional, local, English-speaking guides for included sightseeing tours and activities only
  • 2-day Kansai Thru Pass
  • An IC (Manaca) Transport Card with 2500 yen credit
  • 7-day Japan Rail Pass (ordinary class) and other train tickets between destinations
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Interational flights
  • Japan visa fees
  • Activities and excursions mentioned optional on the itinerary
  • Travel insurance
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CANCELLATION

20% Deposit payable upfront. Remaining balance payable 45 days prior to trip departure. Free cancellation up to 45 days prior departure, but the 20% deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applicable within 45 days of departure.

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