Wendy Wu Experience Japan

Snow Monkeys
See the famous Japanese Macaques bathe and play

Kamakura Grand Buddha
Visit Kotokuin Temple which houses Japan’s second tallest bronze buddha statue

Japanese Fan Painting
Visit a historic Kyoto-fan house to try your hand at the art of Japanese fan painting

Mount Fuji
Enjoy a peaceful cruise on Lake Ashi and soak up the views of famous Mount Fuji

Days 1-2: Fly Overnight to Osaka
Fly overnight to the lively, fast-paced city of Osaka! Depending on your time of arrival, the rest of the day is at leisure to start soaking up the local culture.
(Dinner)

Day 3: Discover Nara
Visit historical Osaka Castle. After lunch, travel to Nara. On arrival, enjoy a walk through Nara Park to the Todaiji Temple. Enjoy some time to admire the Isuien Gardens before returning to Osaka.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 4: Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
Drive to Kyoto this morning. On arrival, visit Togetsukyo Bridge and stroll through the immense bamboo forest. Then, visit the Ryoanji and Kinkakuji Temples before free time to explore at your own pace.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 5: Experience Kyoto
Start the day by visiting one of the city’s most famous shrines, Fushimi Inari Shrine, famed for its 10,000 torii gates. Later, watch a tea ceremony and try your hand at making origami. After lunch, take part in a fan painting class.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 6: See the Snow Monkeys
This morning, travel by bullet train to Nagoya and transfer to Nagano on the express train. On arrival, head to Jigokudani Yaen-Koen. Here, walk through the valley to the hot pools where you may see the Japanese Macaques. You’ll also visit the Zenkoji Temple before continuing to Matsumoto.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 7: Miso & Sake Tasting
Begin the day with a visit to the magnificent 16th-century Matsumoto Castle before heading to a miso house, where you’ll learn about the process of making this famous Japanese seasoning. After lunch, visit a sake brewery and enjoy a tipple or two! There will be some free time this afternoon to further explore Matsumoto.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 8: Mount Fuji
Travel by road to the Fuji Five Lakes area. Ascend by road to the 5th Station to view Mt Fuji (weather permitting). Also, enjoy a peaceful cruise on Lake Ashi before taking to the skies on the Komagatake Ropeway to enjoy the breathtaking scenery below. Continue to Mishima and stay overnight.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 9: Kamakura Grand Buddha
Journey to Kamakura, a popular coastal city located south of Tokyo. Visit Kotokuin Temple, which houses Japan’s second tallest bronze buddha statue, followed by a stroll through Komachi Street which is lined with pretty little shops before visiting Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, Kamakura’s most important shrine. After lunch, continue to Tokyo and enjoy a leisurely walk though Hamarikyu Gardens.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 10: Discover Tokyo
Begin the day by ascending to the observation deck at the Tokyo Skytree, the world’s tallest tower, for panoramic views over the city below. Next, head to the old district of Asakusa and soak up the atmosphere at Sensoji, Tokyo’s oldest and most famous temple, before browsing the stalls on Nakamise shopping street. After lunch, explore the Edo-Tokyo Museum to learn about Tokyo’s historical heritage. End the day with a cruise on the waters of Tokyo Bay and enjoy dinner.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 11: Fly Tokyo to UK
Fly to the UK, arriving home the same or following day.
(Breakfast)

Japanese Fan Painting
Visit a historic Kyoto-fan house to try your hand at the art of Japanese fan painting, a craft that has been practised for over a thousand years

Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine
Stroll through the scores of torii gates to the 800 year old shrine, a beautiful shrine dedicated to the god of samurai in Kamakura

Traditional Tea Ceremony
Witness the preparation and performance of the ‘Way of Tea’, a traditional tea ceremony

• International flights and transfers
• 9nts in 3+/4* accommodation
• All meals: 9 breakfasts, 8 lunches and 9 dinners
• Touring with guides and entrance fees
• Domestic transport

Classic

These tours are designed for those who wish to see the iconic sites and magnificent treasures of Japan on an excellent value group tour whilst travelling with like-minded people. The tours are on a fully-inclusive basis so you’ll travel with the assurance that all your arrangements are taken care of. You will be accompanied by our dedicated and professional National Escorts, whose unparalleled knowledge will turn your holiday into an unforgettable experience.

The maximum number of people per group for this tour is 28.

This tour has a Level 1 fitness rating. This means that a reasonable level of fitness is required but it’s more about spending time on your feet rather than covering large distances. You’ll be getting on and off coaches and boats, walking around the sights and climbing some steps.