JAPAN: Tokyo, Takayama, Kyoto & Osaka

10 nights | Starting at $10,995 per person

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Japan is a masterclass in contrasts neon-lit cities and serene temples, bullet trains and ancient tea houses, cutting-edge innovation and centuries-old craftsmanship. This journey takes you beyond the tourist trail into the hands of artisans, monks, and masters who've perfected their crafts over generations.

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The Journey: Tokyo (3 nights) → Takayama (2 nights) → Kyoto (3 nights) → Osaka (2 nights)

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Experience Highlights:

- Tsukiji market tour with sushi breakfast alongside a local chef

- Private sake tasting with sommelier (6 premium selections)

- Traditional ryokan stay with private onsen (hot spring)

- Japanese woodworking workshop (craft your own chopsticks)

- Multi-course kaiseki dinner at ryokan

- Private tea ceremony with tea master

- Fushimi Inari at sunrise before the crowds

- Zen meditation session with monks

- Kaiseki cooking class

- Osaka street food tour

- Nara day trip (deer park and ancient temples)

- Kobe beef farewell dinner

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What's Included: 10 nights accommodations (boutique hotels + traditional ryokan) • 7-day JR Rail Pass (unlimited bullet trains) • 7 guided cultural experiences • 2 hands-on workshops • 6 specialty dining experiences • Private onsen access • Pocket WiFi • English-speaking guides

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Why You'll Love It: Japan is notoriously difficult to navigate alone—the language barrier, the train system, the cultural nuances. We've unlocked experiences you simply can't book yourself. The private onsen ryokan is bucket-list. And you'll return home with skills (chopstick-making, kaiseki cooking) that last a lifetime.

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Best time to visit: March - May (cherry blossoms) or October - November (fall foliage)