TRIP VIBE = iconic sights and in-depth adventures with a local Trip Leader. Don’t just want to see Japan, but EXPERIENCE it? In all its ancient, futuristic, kooky, incredible glory? You’re in luck. In under two weeks, this Delve Deep trip gives you the highlights and the hidden gems. The culture and the crazy. The ultra-modern and the historic. The scenery and the cities. And all the ramen, okonomiyaki, udon, katsu, yakitori and sake your fat pants can handle (you packed those, right?). This is your insider guide. Japan is waiting.
  • Experience the Goma Ritual of consecrated fire at Fukagawa Fudo-do Temple
  • Visit the Meiji Shrine in Tokyo
  • Walking tour of Tokyo’s Harajuku and Shibuya districts with Trip Leader
  • Visit a sake brewery in Takayama
  • Visit the morning riverside markets in Takayama
  • Visit Takayama Jinya
  • Visit the Hida folk village
  • Visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Museum
  • Visit the Itsukushima Shrine on the island of Miyajima
  • Visit the Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto
  • Visit the Nishiki food market in Kyoto
  • Walking tour of Kyoto’s Gion district with Trip Leader
  • Visit Kinkaku-ji Temple in Kyoto
  • Visit the Arashiyama bamboo forest
  • Orientation walk of Dotonbori Market with Trip Leader
  • Group karaoke experience in Osaka