Japan – Land of the Rising Sun

13 days from only £3,299pp

Selected departures from April-november 2019

Japan has an ancient culture of emperors, fierce shoguns, samurais and brutal martial arts; it’s also a place of gentle geishas, colourful kimonos, exquisite garden design and Zen Buddhism. How did a country rooted in such a diverse heritage become one of the most modern, advanced economies on the planet? Pondering such questions is what makes a trip to Japan so rewarding. Having travelled there once, you’ll feel drawn back to this enigmatic land.

Fully escorted price includes

• Trips to see the famous sights of Tokyo – the Meiji Shrine, Omotesando avenue, fashionsetting Harajuku and the Akihabara electronic district

• Views of Mount Fuji from Lake Kawaguchi

• Trip to the hot spring mountain spa resort of Hakone

• Travelling at 189 mph on the high-speed bullet trains

• Visit to Hiroshima’s Peace Memorial Park and museum

• Guided tour of Kyoto, the former imperial capital

• Guided tour of Nara, with its huge bronze Buddha

• Opportunity to learn origami, traditional flower arranging or Japanese cooking

• Return flights from the UK, plus all hotel transfers. Premium economy upgrades available at a supplement

• Four-star accommodation, with breakfast and three meals

• The services of our experienced tour manager throughout

Personalise your holiday with an optional excursion:

• Stay in a ryokan, a traditional Japanese inn, typically featuring tatami mats and a Japanese-style futon. To complete your stay, you’ll enjoy a beautifully prepared kaiseki dinner. From £99pp.

• Immerse yourself in Japanese culture. Dress in a kimono and discover its rich history, take part in a tea ceremony, try your hand at calligraphy and learn to prepare sushi. From £37pp.