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Itinerary
Day 1: Kyoto – Kanazawa
A morning train trip to the castle town of Kanazawa (approx 2 hours). In the 17th century this beautifully preserved old town was one of Japan’s wealthiest areas, as well as a thriving centre for culture and the arts. On arrival at the station you are transferred to the hotel before a half-day tour of the city including Higashi Chayagai old town to explore its numerous artisan boutiques and traditional tea shops. You will also visit Shima, an old-style geisha house and shop for Kanazawa’s famous lacquerware and pottery.
Accommodation: Hotel Nikko (Deluxe Room)
Day 2: Kanazawa
This morning visit the impressive Kenroku-en Garden. Ranked one of the top three in Japan, it is breathtaking in any season. Afterwards visit the imposing Kanazawa Castle and wander through the nearby Omicho market, famous for its fresh seafood and fine sushi. After lunch, head to Morihachi, an artisan shop to try your hand at making the traditional Japanese sweets used in tea ceremonies. Finally, make your way across town to the old Samurai district for a stroll through the Nomura House, the restored residence of a high ranked samurai family.
Accommodation: Hotel Nikko (Deluxe Room)
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 3: Kanazawa – Shirakawa-go – Takayama
This morning visit the 21st century Museum of Contemporary Art, known for its progressive architecture and ever-changing exhibits. Later, travel by private car to Shirakawa-go, a traditional village in the mountains, famous for its World Heritage listed gassho-zukuri farmhouses. Afterwards travel to Takayama and your ryokan.
Accommodation: Honjin Hiranoya Kachoan (Junior Suite)
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 4: Takayama
Previously inaccessible, the remote and beautifully preserved old town of Takayama has developed its own unique culture. Take a step back in time as you wander through the town’s old streets. Visit Kokubun-ji Temple with its three-storey pagoda, the Takayama Festival Floats Museum and the Shishi Kaikan, where various masks, dolls and other traditional symbols of this old town are kept. In the afternoon visit Takayama Jinya and a local sake brewery for a tasting.
Accommodation: Honjin Hiranoya Kachoan (Junior Suite)
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 5: Takayama – Tokyo
Rise early this morning to visit the Miyagawa morning market, with stalls selling local crafts and produce. Later you transfer by private car to Toyama station for the bullet train to Tokyo. Transfer to your hotel .
Accommodation: Shangri-La Hotel (Deluxe Room)
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6: Depart Tokyo
Private transfer to the airport.
Meals: Breakfast
Departures & Rates
Get off the beaten path with this short side trip which showcases two of Japan’s most fascinating and little known towns. Kanazawa on the north coast of Honshu Island is fast emerging as the country’s new art and culture capital. It also boasts beautifully preserved samurai and geisha districts, attractive temples, a wealth of museums and a wonderful market. Inland, in the northern alps, the well preserved old town of Takayama with its narrow lanes, quaint wooden houses, galleries and craft shops is a step back in time.
Rates
| Tour Share | Per Person Rates From |
| Twin Share | $8,605 |
| Single Share | $15,835 |
Rates are per person in the share category indicated above. Prices are in AUD and subject to change without notice. This is a private tour and availability/departure dates will depend on travel times and preferences. Please contact one of our travel specialists for further details. Conditins apply.
*Rates are subject to availability and seasonality and may change without notice. Rates are based on two adults sharing. For solo travellers or single person occupancy rates or further information on terms and conditions, please contact our Travel Specialists at time of booking.
