16/05/2024
Is Japan on your bucket list? If it is then now is the time. Join me to experience the ancient highlights of this unique country set against the stunning colours of autumn.
As a small group, we’ll explore the magnificent cities of the Edo era, which remain steeped in timeless traditions. In Tokyo we’ll take in the districts known for their local artisans and cultural curiosities as we visit some of Japan’s most significant Buddhist and Shinto shrines. No visit to Japan is complete without a visit to Kyoto, a city where ancient culture has been preserved and combined alongside the ultra-modern. In Kyoto we’ll have the opportunity to take part in in a traditional tea ceremony.
We’ll also experience the natural landscape awash with the beautiful colours of autumn as we take in the highlights of Mount Fuji, Hakone, Takayama, Shirakawa-go, and Kanazawa. We’ll journey to significant Buddhist sites, including Nara with its famous Deer Park and Toda-ji Temple; and Mount Koya, a temple town nestled amongst the mountains, where we’ll stay in an shukubo (temple) and experience Shingon Buddhism firsthand.
We’ll finish the tour in Osaka, where we’ll explore ancient castles and bustling streets awash with street food and neon lights.
As with all our experiences, we select our accommodation and locations with an eye on combining comfort and culture into one unique experience. We’ll stay in traditional ryokans with onsens (hot baths) in Kanazawa and Takayama, and simple but delightful hotels in the other locations.
Early Bird - book and pay the deposit by 31 May 2024
$5,995 per person, twin share
$7,995 per person, single supplement
Tour Dates: 1-13 November 2024
Full details on our website https://eknotravels.com/tours/highlights-of-ancient-japan/ or email me on [email protected]
