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F JAPAN @ DAYS FROM @ $8,890 AU) ER MINORU <e)V SON AUN ANTS OWN at oD Pan MEN Pa es) TOUR HIGHLIGHTS CA ee ie eid MAA Cee kere erie Ve eel etek Acne ry VY See Kamakura’s Grand Buddha A ee * 9 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 9 dinners * International flights and current taxes * Domestic transportation * 3-4 star accommodation * Touring with guides and entrance fees BOMB ae Ieee sau Yt Visit an historic Kyoto-fan house to try your hand at the art of Japanese fan painting, practised for over a thousand years and still alive today, Stroll through the scores of vast torii gates to the 800 year old Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, a beautiful structure dedicated to the god of samurai in the heart of Kamakura Explore the fascinating Tokyo National Museum, Japan's oldest museum. Here you will find the world’s largest collection of Japanese art, including ancient pottery, Buddhist sculptures, samurai swords, colourful woodblock prints, eloquent kimonos and much more. 20 VISIT eee aCe CEM Teen eltcie Fly overnight to the lively, fast-paced city of Osaka! Depending on your time of arrival, the rest of the day is at leisure to start soaking up the local culture. Visit the impressive Osaka Castle before cruising along the Yodogawa River. After lunch, continue to Nara and enjoy a leisurely walk through Nara Park to Todaiji Temple and admire the traditional Isuien Garden before returning to Osaka Journey by road to Kyoto. Capital for 1,000 years, this enchanting city is the epitome of traditional Japan. Start with a visit to Togetsukyo Bridge located in the heart of the vibrant district of Arashiyama and stroll through the bamboo forest with its towering and impressive thickets. Also visit Ryoanji Temple, home to Japan's most famous zen garden and the famous ‘Golden Pavilion’ Kinkakuji Temple. Enjoy some free time this afternoon to further explore the city. Begin the day with a visit to one of Kyoto’s most famous sites — Fushimi Inari Shrine, renowned for its 10,000 vermilion torii gates and follow a forested hillside pathway passing numerous shrines along the way. Later, enjoy the age-old rituals of a tea ceremony with a tea master, and try your hand at origami. After lunch, your immersive experience continues with a fan painting class where you will learn the technique of this highly refined and sought-after visual art Spend the morning travelling by bullet train to Nagoya and then journey on the limited express train to Nagano. Upon arrival, head to Jigokudani Monkey Park in Yudanaka and walk through a picturesque forested valley to the hot pools where you will see the famous Japanese macaques (snow monkeys) bathe and play. Also visit the 7th-century Zenkoji Temple, one of Japan's most prolific Buddhist temples, before continuing by road to Matsumoto Begin the day with a visit to the magnificent 16th-century Matsumoto Castle, also known as ‘Crow Castle’, due to its intense black exterior. Next, head to a miso house and learn about the process of making this famous Japanese seasoning. After lunch, visit a sake brewery and enjoy a tipple or two! There will be some free time this afternoon to further explore Matsumoto. w+ we ~~," FOR A DETAILED TOUR DOSSIER
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