Asakusa district , Tokyo
ASIA & SOUTH PACIFIC
Kenrokuen Garden , Kanazawa Traditional Japanese tea ceremony
ITINERARY
DAY 1 • Depart U . S . Depart the U . S . on your overnight flight to Tokyo , Japan .
DAY 2 • Tokyo Arrive in Tokyo . An O . A . T . representative will meet you at the airport and assist with the transfer to your hotel . There , meet your Trip Experience Leader and fellow travelers , including those who took the optional Tokyo : Ancient & Modern Traditions pre-trip extension .
Shizutetsu Hotel Prezio Tokyo Tamachi or similar
DAY 3 • Tokyo • Meet former sumo wrestler Visit a sumo house and enjoy an interactive demonstration of this iconic Japanese sport , after which we ’ ll sit down to a traditionally hearty sumo lunch . Then , engage in a conversation with a former wrestler who will share their experience with us — an exclusive O . A . T . feature .
Meals : B , L | Shizutetsu Hotel Prezio Tokyo Tamachi or similar
DAY 4 • Tokyo • Taiko drumming experience • Asakusa
Take the world-renowned Tokyo subway to visit a taiko studio . Taiko are traditional drums that have been used throughout Japan ’ s history — from setting the beat for marching armies to adding a tempo to modern festivals . Here , we ’ ll learn from a drum master , then enjoy a performance . Later , explore the district of Asakusa , and wander streets lined with shops .
Meals : B , D | Shizutetsu Hotel Prezio Tokyo Tamachi or similar
DAY 5 • Hakone • A Day in the Life of Ashigara Experience A Day in the Life of the town of Ashigara to see what life is like in the Japanese countryside . For lunch , we ’ ll take part in a Japanese cooking lesson . Later , enjoy some free time to explore on your own . You might stop in at a sake brewery , or pay your respects at the town ’ s temple .
Meals : B , L , D | Hotel Recove Hakone or similar
DAY 6 • Hakone • Boat ride on Lake Ashi • Wood workshop • Controversial Topic : Unraveling the mystery of the Japanese geisha
Embark on a boat ride on Lake Ashi , a scenic crater lake situated along a wall of the Mount Hakone caldera . Then , visit a woodcraft shop to learn about this intricate art form . Afterward , meet the madam of a local geisha house to discuss the Controversial Topic of the mysterious world of these highly-skilled performance artists .
Meals : B , L , D | Hotel Recove Hakone or similar
DAY 7 • Bullet train • Express train to Kanazawa Ride the shinkansen ( bullet train ), boarding in Odawara for the first leg of the journey . At 200 mph , it remains among the fastest trains in the world . Later , take a limited express train to Kanazawa , enjoying a view of Japan ’ s rolling countryside and modern cityscapes .
Meals : B , D | Hotel Kanazawa or similar
DAY 8 • Kanazawa • Kenrokuen Garden • Omicho Market • Gold leaf factory
Visit the beautiful Kenrokuen Garden , then walk the Higashi Chaya District , known for its teahouses . Next , explore the 300-year-old Omicho Market . Finally , visit a local gold leaf company for a hands-on lesson .
Meals : B , L | Hotel Kanazawa or similar
ADVENTURE HIGHLIGHT
On Day 5 , spend A Day in the Life of Ashigara , and meet the locals of this rural mountain town
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