Japan

October 2026

In cooperation with Collette Travel

Dates TBD

Preliminary Itinerary - subject to change until finalized

About This Tour 

Immerse yourself in the ancient and modern cultures of Japan. Learn the art of the tea ceremony, and stand before the famous Senso-ji Buddhist temple. Tour Matsumoto Castle, known as the “Crow Castle” for its black exterior. Taste legendary Hida beef and sip sake at a local brewery. Delve into Kyoto, the marvelous cultural capital of Japan. Board the Shinkansen “bullet” train to travel to Hiroshima to visit Shrine Island and the Peace Memorial Museum. Absorb the beauty of the Golden Pavilion and the majesty of Nijo Castle. Japan slowly draws you into its eclectic culture and charm, revealing incredible moments every step of the way.

Must-See Inclusions

• Visit Fushimi Inari Taisha, made famous by the movie Memoirs of a Geisha. 

• Visit multiple UNESCO sites including Shirakawa-go, Nijo Castle, Itsukushima Shinto Shrine and Hiroshima Peace Memorial. 

• Explore Takayama’s beautiful old town, nestled in the Japanese Alps.  

Cultural Connections

• Try your hand at the centuries-old art of the Japanese tea ceremony, gold leaf decorating and stenciling. 

• Tap into Japan’s train culture as you travel by the famous Shinkansen bullet train. 

• Explore Tokyo’s famous Ginza District, the first Western-style shopping district in Japan where modern and old charms blend.  
  

Culinary Inclusions

• Enjoy a Hida beef dinner with sake at a local brewery. 

• Participate in a sushi-making class. 

• Experience a traditional kaiseki dinner.