Kabukicho district , Tokyo
ASIA
Fushimi Inari Shrine , Kyoto Cherry blossoms , Mount Fuji
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 restaurant owned by a former sumo wrestler , and enjoy an interactive demonstration of this iconic sport . 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-renown 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 boisterous festivals . Here , we will learn the art of traditional Japanese drums from a drum master . Then , travel to the district of Asakusa , and stroll down streets lined with shops . Tonight , our Welcome Dinner will feature traditional Japanese foods such as sashimi and tempura .
Meals : B , D | Shizutetsu Hotel Prezio Tokyo Tamachi or similar
DAY 5 • Hakone • A Day in the Life of Ashigara Travel to Hakone , stopping for A Day in the Life of the rural town of Ashigara . We will learn about the customs of the town and take part in a cooking lesson with local residents . For lunch , we ’ ll roll up our sleeves for a traditional Japanese cooking lesson and prepare our very own rice balls . 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 This morning , 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 how the intricate , wooden inlaid pieces are produced . 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 • Hakone • Overland to Tokyo • Bullet train to Kanazawa We ’ ll drive to Tokyo , where we ’ ll ride the shinkansen ( bullet train ) to Kanazawa . At
200 mph , it remains among the fastest trains in the world . Meals : B , D | Hotel Kanazawa or similar
DAY 8 • Kanazawa • Kenrokuen Garden • Visit Omicho Market Visit the beautiful Kenrokuen Garden , then walk the Higashi Chaya District , known for its teahouses . Next , visit 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 7 , board the legendary shinkansen , or bullet train , and watch Japan ’ s rolling countryside as you travel at speeds of up to 200 mph .
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