About the tour
Starts
Ends
Kyoto, Japan
Tokyo, Japan
Highlights
Journey from old world to new on a cultural adventure through Japan
Use Japan’s excellent public transport, including the iconic bullet train, to move around
Explore a lantern-lit Gion in the early evening, the most famous geisha district in Kyoto
Stay in Hiroshima and take a poignant moment to reflect at the Peace Memorial Park
Immerse yourself in ancient samurai culture in Kanazawa
Itinerary
Japan’s contrasts come alive on the "Ancient & Modern Japan" food tour, a 14-day journey designed for seniors eager to experience both the timeless and the cutting-edge. Starting in Kyoto and concluding in futuristic Tokyo, this itinerary unveils serene temples, Zen gardens, neon-lit towers, and samurai history across Honshu’s heartland.
From the castles of Matsumoto and Takayama’s mountainous traditions to the poignant history of Hiroshima and the cherry blossom magic (on select departures), every day offers fresh insight. Savor authentic cuisine, soak in onsens, and embrace the blend of tranquility and energy that defines Japan.
What sets this tour package apart is the immersive balance between guided exploration and local living—whether you’re strolling ancient lanes or sampling street food, you’ll experience Japan as few travelers do.
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Customer Reviews
A dream trip has come true!
I had wanted to go on this trip for years, and my dream finally came true! It was a fantastic trip that combined all the highlights of both modern and ancient sights within two weeks. I really appreciated the balance between group activities and free time to explore at our own pace. Our tour leader Kan was excellent, and everyone on the tour was lovely. I feel incredibly grateful to have explored Japan with such a wonderful group of people. We shared plenty of laughs along the way and I made some friends on this trip :-)
Pure magic
I've wanted to visit Japan for many years, and this more than lived up to expectations. There were times that I felt overwhelmed (Tokyo), and times that I was walking in the woods. A nice mix of free time and structured tours.
A great overview of Japan
This is a really good tour. Starting in Kyoto where you visit a number of temples, then moving through the countryside to various locations, then to Hiroshima and finally to Tokyo for the modern part of the tour. By the end you get a really good sense of what Japan is. The group leader, Gary was excellent! With a few small tweaks with regards to some of the accommodation I'd have given 5 stars.
A fantastic introduction to Japan
This train tour of many contrasting areas of Japan gives an excellent experience introduction to a beautiful exciting country. An excellent variety of accommodation close to transport hubs made exploring very easy.
A packed trip full of Japanese delights
A full programme that explores Japan both ancient and modern. The kindness and civility of all the people that we met was lovely
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