Japan Family Journey: From Ancient to Modern Times

Destination:
Japan
Duration:
11 days
Style:
Small group,
Travel Period:
June 2026 - December 2028

Overview

Japan is a feast for the senses, from its electrifying neon-lit neighbourhoods to tranquil hilltop temples. Experience an intriguing mix of modernity and tradition as we explore dazzling Tokyo, imperial Kyoto, and the mountain city of Nagano. Wander Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines, practice sumo wrestling and samurai swordplay, and sample miso-infused culinary concoctions. In this fascinating land of anime, snow monkeys, and high-speed trains, there is something to delight every member of the family.

What's Included

  • Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your Expedition Leader and Group Your Family Journeys Moment: Traditional Taiko Drumming Class, Tokyo Your Family Journeys Moment: Okinawa Cooking Class, Tokyo Your Family Journeys Moment: Sumo Wrestling Class, Tokyo Your Foodie Moment: Miso Foodie Experience, Nagano Your Family Journeys Moment: Ramen Making Class, Kyoto Your Family Journeys Moment: Kembu Masters, Kyoto
  • Tour of Tokyo including Meiji Jingu Shrine, Asakusa and Harajuku districts
  • Traditional taiko Japanese drumming class
  • Sumo class led by a former wrestler
  • Sleep in a ryokan (traditional Japanese inn) and enjoy a kaiseki dinner
  • See wild snow monkeys at the Jigokudani Monkey Park
  • Visit the Buddhist temple of Zenkō-ji
  • Visit Matsumoto castle
  • Visit a local miso experience
  • Walk through the Nishiki Market and Gion Geisha District with your National Geographic Expedition Leader
  • Visit the iconic Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine
  • Take part in a ramen making class
  • Tour Nara including visits to the Tōdaiji Temple, Kasuga Grand Shrine and the Naramachi district
  • Visit the famous Kiyomizu-dera Temple
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Start:Tokyo, Japan
Finish:Kyoto, Japan
Type:Group tour (max 16)
Tripcode:
AJTNF

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Your Itinerary

Day 1 - Tokyo

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Day 2 - Tokyo

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Day 3 - Tokyo

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Day 4 - Tokyo/Nagano (area)

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Day 5 - Nagano

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Day 6 - Nagano

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Day 7 - Nagano/Kyoto

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Day 8 - Kyoto

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Day 9 - Nara

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Day 10 - Kyoto

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Day 11 - Kyoto

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