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speaks to travellers keen to embark on an educational and enlightening journey that will stimulate the senses .
WAYFAIRER TRAVEL LAUNCHES JAPAN - EXAMPLE ITINERARIES
HIGHLIGHTS OF JAPAN TOUR
Tokyo , Hakone , Kyoto , Kanazawa , Hida
A delicate balance of futuristic skylines , neon lights and high-powered technology with contemplative tranquillity , preserved traditions and rich cultural experiences . This whistle-stop 14 day tour explores the most prominent , must-see features of the country . Starting with three days in the bright lights of futuristic Tokyo , guests can appreciate the home of eclectic fashion first-hand before taking in majestic views of Mount Fiji from the Hakone National Park . Travellers may take a bullet train to the ancient capital of Kyoto , home of the geisha and to 17 UNESCO world heritage sites , for an authentic cultural immersion before sampling cuisine at an intimate cooking course during a day excursion to Kanazawa . The tour ends following the road less travelled into rural Japan to bask in the picturesque mountain villages of Hida .
FOOD AND ART :
A cultural tour of Japan – Tokyo , Matsumoto , Takayama , Kyoto , Naoshima , Osaka
From colourful kimono dress to the local hospitality of a ryokan – a traditional Japanese inn , the exquisite flavours of the cuisine and the creative horticulture of the tranquil gardens , Japan is bursting with culture and tradition . This itinerary
Again , this tour begins in the country ’ s hub of Tokyo – it dives further into the contemporary art through city sites and a day out visiting the renowned digital art instillation , teamLab Borderless , the world ’ s first digital art museum . Contemporary art is replaced with natural beauty with a trip through the Japanese Alps to Matsumoto whilst sipping saké . After a brief stop in historical Takayama , the following three days will be spent exploring Kyoto and the history behind the geisha district . All before moving on to the artists ’ haven of Naoshima Island to indulge in a cultural fusion of modern art museums , architecture and sculptures . From a treat for the eyes to a feast for the tastebuds , in Osaka guests partake in a street food safari for fuel before a trip to the monasteries of Mount Koya to stay in a temple complex to experience the monk lifestyle for a night .
Food and Art : A Cultural Tour of Japan from £ 4,900 per person for 15 days excluding flights
Highlights of Japan Tour from £ 5,000 per person for 14 days excluding flights
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