Japan is a feast for the senses, from its electrifying neon-lit neighbourhoods to tranquil hilltop temples. Experience an intriguing mix of modernity and tradition as we explore dazzling Tokyo, imperial Kyoto, and the mountain city of Nagano. Wander Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines, practice sumo wrestling and samurai swordplay, and sample wasabi-infused culinary concoctions. In this fascinating land of anime, snow monkeys, and high-speed trains, there is something to delight every member of the family.
  • Watch wild snow monkeys bathe in hot springs
  • Meet and train with a former sumo wrestler
  • Tokyo Your Family Journeys Moment: Sumo Wrestling Class
  • Kyoto Your Family Journeys Moment: Traditional Taiko Drumming Class
  • Take part in a traditional taiko drumming class, Learn about the health benefits of the Okinawan cuisine, Meet and train with a former sumo wrestler, Watch wild snow monkeys bathe in hot springs, Learn all about how wasabi is grown, Delve into delicious Japanese cuisine while creating your own ramen, Encounter fearless deer in the gardens of Nara Park, Learn about the legendary swordsmanship of the samurai
  • Matsumoto Your Family Journeys Moment: Ramen Making Class
  • Encounter fearless deer in the gardens of Nara Park
  • Learn about the health benefits of the Okinawan cuisine
  • Take part in a traditional taiko drumming class
  • Tokyo Your Foodie Moment: Wasabi Farm Visit
  • Tokyo Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Kembu Masters
  • Delve into delicious Japanese cuisine while creating your own ramen
  • Kasuga Grand Shrineand the Naramachi district. Visit the famous Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Japan Rail (JR) pass (7 days). All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
  • Learn about the legendary swordsmanship of the samurai
  • Learn all about how wasabi is grown
  • Asakusa and Harajuku districts. Traditional taiko Japanese drumming class. Sumo class led by a former wrestler. Sleep in a ryokan (traditional Japanese inn) and enjoy a kaiseki dinner. See wild snow monkeys at the Jigokudani Monkey Park. Visit the Buddhist temple of Zenko-ji. Visit Matsumoto castle. Visit a local wasabi farm. Walk through the Nishiki Market and Gion Geisha District with your CEOs. Visit the iconic Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine. Take part in a ramen making class. Tour Nara including visits to the Todaiji Temple
Hotels (9 nts), traditional Inn (1 nt)