Discover the diversity of Japan. From the cities busy hubs of commerce to the mountains, and the beautiful countryside, and gardens. Japan is a place you will want to spend days getting immersed into this incredible culture. Castles, Museums, and more will fill you with history while the gardens, sights and sounds will fill your senses. If you have any questions, or would like to have a trip-to  tour customized for you or your group please contact one of our Agents for more information. Also look for a special Garden tour coming soon or let us know if you would like to be contacted for this.

Discover Japan (OJGJ) 11 days Starting at: $2,449.00*

From bustling cities to quiet mountain villages, experience the distinct culture of the “Land of the Rising Sun” during this fantastic 11-day Regional Discovery. Arrive in Tokyo to see the Meiji Shrine and the Asakusa Kannon Temple with the Nakamise shopping arcade, and also enjoy a full day exploring this remarkable city on your own. Then stop in Matsumoto to see the famous castle, which dates back to 1593, and the Japan Folklore Museum on your way to Takayama. Here, visit the Kusakabe Heritage House and the Hida Minzoku-Mura Folk Village. Next, see the unique Gassho-Zukuri (joined hands)-style thatched houses in Shirakawa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; then head to Kanazawa to tour one of Japan’s greatest gardens, Kenroku-En, the “Garden of Six Qualities.” Marvel at the Fushimi Inari Shrine en route to Kyoto, where you will visit the Temple of the Gold Pavilion and the Heian Shrine and Garden. A full day at leisure lets you discover additional temples, shrines, palaces, and pagodas on your own.

Treasures of Japan & China (OAGJ) 16 days Starting at: $4,409.00*

Your incredible journey begins in Tokyo, Japan’s capital city, with wonders that include the Meiji Shrine, Imperial Palace Plaza, and Asakusa Kannon Temple. Head south for Hakone and a cable car ride with panoramic views of spectacular Mount Fuji (weather permitting), then, a thrilling bullet train ride delivers you to Kyoto to visit Kinkakuji, the Temple of the Gold Pavilion, and the Heian Shrine & Garden. Fly to Shanghai, where you’ll experience the Shanghai Museum, Yu Yuan Gardens, and the Children’s Palace. On to Guilin for vistas of unique limestone mountain during a leisurely Li River cruise. In Xi’an, enjoy “The Tang Dynasty” dinner show and see the enormous tomb of China’s first emperor with its legion of Terracotta Warriors. Fly to Beijing for sightseeing that includes the Forbidden City’s Imperial Palace, Tian’anmen Square, the Beijing Zoo, the former Imperial Summer Palace, the Great Wall, and the Sacred Way of the Ming Tombs. Your adventure concludes with a delightful Peking Duck dinner.

* Price listed does not include airfare. From the Dates & Prices section of the vacation, you can get an air quote.