10-Nights The Soul of Japan (Terra & Tu Cultural Journeys)
Natural Habitat Adventures · 10 days
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In Japan, exquisite attention to detail shapes everyday experience—from the careful preparation of a simple meal to quiet rituals that mark the changing seasons. Ancient practices persist within one of the world’s most dynamic modern societies, where daily routines reflect deep respect for history, craft and place. This journey traces a deliberate arc across the country, from Tokyo’s vibrant neighborhoods to verdant foothills, coastal villages and the classical heart of Kyoto. Along the way, we are welcomed into kitchens, workshops, temples and homes by chefs, artisans, monks, and families whose work reflects generations of local heritage. Tapping our access via long-standing relationships, this foray into Japanese culture offers an unhurried perspective on traditions that define and inspire daily life.
What's Included
- Accommodations
- Services of Nat Hab's professional Expedition Leader(s) and local guides
- All meals from lunch on Day 1 through breakfast on final day
- Some alcoholic beverages
- Some gratuities
- Airport transfers on Day 1 and final day
- Passage aboard the bullet train from Tokyo to Toyama and Toyama to Tsuruga
- All activities and entrance fees
- All taxes, permits and service fees
Air
Itinerary
Tsuruga
Kyotango
Kyoto
Toyama
Tokyo
Excursions
Wheeling Your Way Through Tokyo - 6 Hours
— Optional Private Excursions
Forget the bus, get out of the car, and by no means take the subway – experience Tokyo by bicycle a seemingly unusual way to explore one of the world’s largest megalopolises. But once on your bike and pedaling through the city’s many and varied neighborhoods you will experience Tokyo in a truly unique way.
You will transfer to Chuo-ku, Tokyo where you choose your bicycle and try it out before setting off. Once ready and under the supervision of your cycling guide set off for the Tour de Tokyo pedaling your way through some of the distinctive districts that make Tokyo so memorable:–
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Tsukishima (traditional market area famed for its monjayaki savoury pancake) and Tsukiji Outer Market the largest seafood market in the world.
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Ginza (Tokyo’s chic shopping district – the city’s “Fifth Avenue”)
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Shinbashi Station (Japan’s oldest railway station)
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Azabu Juban Village (eclectic, eccentric and exciting – where trendy meets traditional)
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Roppongi, Aoyama and Harajuku & Omotesando (iconic architecture and fashion forward for today’s Tokyo)
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Yoyogi Park (site of the 1964 Olympic Village – weather permitting enjoy a picnic lunch)
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The New National Stadium (site of the 2020 Opening Ceremonies)
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Meiji Jingu Shrine (Tokyo’s revered Shinto Shrine set within a verdant forest park)
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Yoyogi National Stadium (Tange Kenzo’s stunning design for the 1964 Tokyo Olympic Games)
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Jingu Gaien Mall (the beautiful Gingko lined Avenue)
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Akasaka Palace (the magnificent State Guest House)
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Parliament House (the site of the National Diet)
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Imperial Palace Grounds (The Iconic Nijubashi Bridge and the moat)
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Tokyo Station + KITTE (Marunouchi Minami Exit side)
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15:00: Arrive at Chuo-ku, Tokyo – the end of this Tokyo tour
Terms & Additional Information
All fares are quoted in US Dollars.