Travel packages featuring 'Japan'

8D Biking Tokyo & Environs

Sushi • Karaoke • Sumo wrestling • ancient palaces • Shinto shrines • world’s largest fish market • neon lights • electronics • ryokans • tepanyaki • noodles • J-pop culture • capsule hotels • Japanese gardens

Tokyo is without doubt one of the most amazing cities in the world. There is no better way to explore the fusion of ancient and modern worlds in this surprising metropolis than by bike, and even locals will be surprised at the array of different bike paths on offer.

From a sleepy coastal town in the early 16th century, Tokyo became one of the largest cities in the world within a century, and it is amongst these old delightful streets and important waterways we find great and interesting cycling paths. This fun, comprehensive and little-bit-different itinerary will help you take in all this great city has to offer – Sumo stables, character filled markets, Shogunate gardens, J-Pop culture, Ginza shopping, cherry tree lined boulevards, neon lit nightlife centers – all by bike.

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4D Flavours of Tokyo,
A Japanese Culinary Adventure

Japanese food is one of the world’s most famous cuisines – which is a well earned reputation and rightly so! Tokyo is one of the most amazing cities in Asia, if not the world. Put them together and you have a great place to learn more about Japanese food while having fun seeing some of the great sights this extraordinary city has to offer.

Sashimi!
Sashimi!

We have designed a comprehensive itinerary to discover as many of the famous aspects of Japanese food – sushi, sashimi, hand made noodles – as well surprising the traveler with some of the not so famous but equally interesting and, more importantly, delicious!

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7D Highlights of Tokyo & Kyoto

Tokyo is a fusion of both ancient and modern worlds. Discover the best of Old Edo and her ‘downtown’ area, as well as all the highlights of New Tokyo, including Kabuki Theatre, Sony technology, stunning Japanese gardens, Ginza shopping, Sumo training, and Neon jungles. Then, keep your camera at the ready as you rush past the majestic Mt Fuji at over 250km/hour on the Shinkansen bullet train on your way to Kyoto.

Geisha entering teahouse
Geisha entering teahouse

Of the 2000 or more temples and shrines in Kyoto, we have selected a few of our favourites to share with you. Visit a local market and participate in a traditional tea ceremony. Keep your eyes peeled for the eye catching sight of an elegantly attired Geisha during an evening walk through the district of Gion.

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14D Japan Hike, Bike & Raft
Tokyo, Iya Valley, Kurashiki, Mt Aso, Kyoto, Hakuba

Tokyo, Iya Valley, Kurashiki, Mt Aso, Kyoto, Hakuba

USD $2,170 per person; local payment of USD $250 per person

Tour prices DO NOT include international airfare, train passes & airport taxes.

Known just as much for its high tech gadgets as its centuries old traditions, Japan is blessed with some of the most pristine scenery in Asia. With beautiful rivers, lakes and mountains, Japan really is the perfect place for a multi-sport adventure!

Highlights

  • Rafting Oboke Gorge
  • Kipi Plains Bike Ride
  • Mt Aso Excursion
  • Kyoto temple tour
  • Hakuba activities

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10D Japan Spring Festivals; May 10-19, 2008
Tokyo, Nara, Izumo, Kyoto

USD $1,730 per person; local payment of USD $200 per person

Tour prices DO NOT include International airfare and taxes.

Japanese festivals are traditional festive occasions. Some festivals have their roots in Chinese festivals but have undergone dramatic changes as they mixed with local customs. Some are so different that they do not even remotely resemble the original festival despite sharing the same name and date. Journey with us to uncover Japan’s Spring festivals.

Japanese garden

Japanese garden

Highlights

  • Nara No Festival; May 11-12, 2008
  • Izumo Taisha Festival; May 13-14
  • Kyoto Kamogawa Geisha Festival; May 15-16
  • Asakusa Sanja Festival; May 17-18

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14D Japan Summer Festivals; Aug 04-17, 2008,
Tokyo, Aomori, Gifu, Shikoku, Koya-san, Hiroshima, Kyoto

USD $1,995 per person; local payment of USD $250 per person

Tour prices DO NOT include international airfare and taxes.

Japanese festivals are traditional festive occasions. Some festivals have their roots in Chinese festivals but have undergone dramatic changes as they mixed with local customs. Some are so different that they do not even remotely resemble the original festival despite sharing the same name and date. Journey with us to uncover Japan’s Summer festivals.

Highlights

  • Aomori Nebuta; Aug 05-07, 2008
  • Gifu Hachiman Odori; Aug 08-09
  • Awa Shikoku Festiva; Aug 10-11
  • Koyasan O-bon; Aug 12-13
  • Miyajima Fireworks Festival; Aug 14-15
  • Daimonji Festival; Aug 16-17

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12D Japan Autumn Festivals; Sep 30 - Oct 11, 2008
Tokyo, Yokohama, Fukushima, Mt Fuji, Kyoto, Takayama

USD $1910 per person; local payment of USD $200 per person
Tour prices DO NOT include International airfare and taxes.

The Japanese sure are big on traditional festive occasions. Some festivals have their roots in Chinese festivals but have undergone dramatic changes as they mixed with local customs. Some are so different that they do not even remotely resemble the original festival despite sharing the same name and date. Journey with us to uncover Japan’s Summer festivals.

Highlights

  • Yokohama Jazz Festival; Oct 01-02, 2008
  • Fukushima Lantern Festival; Oct 03-04
  • Kyoto, Mt Fuji, Takayama Festival; Oct 09-10

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