We're still finalising the details but we thought we'd give you a sneak preview of our new escorted tour to Japan. Contrast of Japan is a 12 day tour that shows you many of the contrasts this country has to offer, from the peaceful temples to dazzling Tokyo. More details on this holiday will be available soon, both online and in our new brochure, Asia and the Far East. To register your interest please pre-order your brochure today >
Tour Highlights
• Sightseeing tours include Tokyo, Hiroshima, and Kyoto.
• The high-speed journey from Tokyo to Hiroshima aboard Japan’s famous super stylish Bullet Train.
• See the sights of ancient Tokyo as well as a flavour of the dazzling modern city.
• A day on the sacred Miyajima Island visiting the intriguing Itsukushima Shrine with the photogenic Torii Gate rising out of the waters
• Explore the peaceful temples and exquisitely tended gardens of Kyoto.
• A visit to the beautiful historic Matsumoto Castle, with its sloping roofs and imposing black walls, appearing like straight out of an epic film set.
• Stay in the beautiful Japanese Alps at a luxury traditional spa hotel – known as onsen – with the chance to stay in a beautiful Japanese style room, try excellent fresh Japanese cuisine and experience a true taste of traditional Japan
• Your cruise around the splendid Lake Kawaguchi captures the famous peak of Mount Fuji, standing 3,776 metres tall.
• Visit in spring for the chance to see the beautiful cherry blossom or autumn for the picturesque colours in the gardens and mountains.