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center on three narrow streets in the San-machi-suji
district where, in feudal times, merchants lived amidst
the authentically preserved small inns, teahouses, and
sake breweries. This afternoon we attend a traditional
Japanese tea ceremony here, an historic, ritualized
ceremony of form, grace, and spirituality. B,D
Day 7: Takayama We pay an early visit to the riverside Miyagawa Morning Market, a blaze of dazzling
colors and foodstuffs. Here we meet a local chef to
gather ingredients for the lunch we will prepare together at a nearby site. After enjoying the fruits of
our labors, we embark on a walking tour, visiting
Takayama Jinya, an historic government house; the
local sake brewery; and Takayama’s old town, whose
well-preserved buildings and homes date to the Edo
Period (1600-1868). B,L
Day 8: Takayama/Shirakawago/Kanazawa We
leave Takayama this morning for the UNESCO World
Heritage site of Shirakawago Gassho-zukuri Village.
Comprising buildings relocated from authentic
villages nearby
that were razed
for a dam, the
village is also a
vibrant commun-
ity whose residents
work together to
preserve the unique
traditional archi-
tecture here known
as Gassho style.
Late this afternoon
we reach the castle
town of Kanazawa,
an alluring coastal
city that survived
the ravages of
World War II. B,L
Day 9: Kanazawa Today’s tour of this culturally rich
city features renowned Kenrokuen Garden, a national
landmark whose origins date to 1676. We also see
Ishikawa Gate, the only remaining section of the
town’s original castle; Hakukokan, a museum celebrating the art and craft of gold leaf technology; and
the Higashi Chayagai teahouse and geisha area. Our
last stop is the Nagamachi Samurai district, where
the ruling family’s samurai warriors lived. B,D
Day 10: Kanazawa/Kyoto We leave this morning
by train for Kyoto, formerly Japan’s Imperial Capital
and now the country’s cultural and artistic center. With
more than 1,600 temples, hundreds of shrines, artful
gardens, and historic architecture, Kyoto embodies
Japan’s rich culture and complex history. Upon arrival
we visit Kyoto National Museum, a premier institution
featuring pre-modern Japanese and Asian art and artifacts, then continue on to Unrakugama, a workshop
specializing in prized Kiyomizu pottery. B,D
Day 11: Kyoto/Nara A morning tour reveals the
highlights of Kyoto, which was spared destruction
during World War II. We visit Kinkaku-ji, the lakeside Temple of the Golden Pavilion set on pillars
suspended over the water. We also visit ostentatious
Nijo Castle (c. 1603), where the shogun asserted control over the city and its people. This afternoon we
visit Nara, Japan’s 8th century capital, renowned for
its shrines, temples, and deer that roam Nara Park. B
Day 12: Kyoto Today is at leisure to enjoy Kyoto
as we wish or participate in an optional cycling tour
to visit the important Heian Jingu Shinto shrine;
Nishiki Market, “Kyoto’s kitchen” selling provisions
of all kinds; and the Gion district where the geishas
gather. Tonight we celebrate our journey over a farewell dinner at a local restaurant. B,D
Day 13: Depart Kyoto for U.S. This morning we
travel by motorcoach to Osaka, where we board our
return flight to the United States. B
We visit Kyoto’s beloved Golden Pavilion on Day 11.
2017 Tour Dates and Prices
including international airfare and all taxes, surcharges, and fees
Sep 20*
Sep 2 Sep 27*
Oct 25✚ Sep 13✚ Oct 2*
Oct 28✚ Oct 18 Oct 7*
Oct 30✚ Oct 21* Oct 11✚
Los Ang, San Fran $5,191 $5,291 $5,391
Port (OR), Seattle $5,391 $5,491 $5,591
Boston, Chicago,
Cleveland, Dallas,
Den, Detroit, Hou, $5,591 $5,691 $5,791
Minn, New York,
Phil, Phoenix
Atlanta, Baltimore,
Charlotte, Cinc, $5,691 $5,791 $5,891
Miami, Orlando,
Tampa, Wash, DC
Please call if your city is not listed or for land only prices.
Prices are per person based on double occupancy and
include airline taxes, surcharges, and fees of $196, which
are subject to change until final payment is made.
Single travelers please add $1,195. Your $375 deposit
is fully refundable up to 95 days prior to departure. All
2017 tour prices above (excluding airline taxes, surcharges,
and fees) are guaranteed.
Accommodations in Tokyo: *Prince Park Tower; ✚New
Otani Garden; Mitsui Garden Hotel Ginza Premier;
Days 6-7 will be in Gifu instead of Takayama (Miyako
Hotel Gifu)
Business Class upgrade on round-trip Trans-Pacific flight:
$4,395 per person from San Francisco
Please note: This trip involves full days of sightseeing
and significant amounts of walking on stairs and
uneven surfaces. You should be in good physical
condition to enjoy the tour to its fullest.
We attend a traditional tea ceremony.
Your Tour Price Includes
• Round-trip air transportation from listed cities
• 11 nights’ accommodations: 10 nights in Superior First Class
and First Class hotels; 1 night in traditional Japanese ryokan
• 19 meals: 11 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 6 dinners
• Extensive sightseeing as described, including all entrance fees
• Services of an Odysseys Unlimited Tour Director
• Private motorcoach transportation throughout your trip
• Train transportation as described
• Luggage handling for one bag per person
• Gratuities for local guides, dining room servers, airport and
hotel porters, and all drivers
• $100 frequent traveler credit towards your next Odysseys
Unlimited tour ($200 after 3 tours; $300 after 10 tours)
Your Tour Price Includes
• Rail transportation Kyoto/Hiroshima; Hiroshima/Osaka
• 2 nights’ accommodations at Hotel Granvia Hiroshima
(First Class)
• 3 meals: 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch
• Extensive included sightseeing: Itsukushima Shrine; Mt. Misen
Ropeway; Hiroshima touring by local “Hiroden” train; visit to
Peace Memorial Park and Museum; Atomic Bomb Dome
• Services of an Odysseys Unlimited Tour Director
• Gratuities for dining room servers, hotel porters, and all drivers
HIROSHIMA: CITY OF PEACE
3 days/2 nights for $995 total price
Single Supplement: $155
Discover the city reborn from the atomic
destruction of World War II, a modern and
cosmopolitan urban center whose residents warmly
welcome American visitors.
Post-Tour Extension
“O SNAIL
CLIMB MT. FUJI
BUT SLOWLY, SLOWLY!”
– KOBAYSHI ISSA
