Insider’s Tokyo (ULJA01)
8 Days: $7,865 per person inclusive of a superior room in a superior hotel, all meals, including some of Tokyo's best restaurants, personally guided sightseeing and private car and driver. International airfare is additional. Participation limited to 6 guests.
Tokyo can be an exciting but daunting place for the uninformed visitor as exemplified in the movie “Lost in Translation”. If you are in the know however you can experience the variety of cultural activities and cuisines available throughout the city. Let us be your guide on this personalized exploration of Tokyo
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Exploring the Noto Peninsula (ULJA05)
9 Days: $10,997 per person inclusive of superior rooms in superior hotels, all meals, 1st Class Bullet Train seats, private calligraphy and tea ceremony instruction, personally guided sightseeing and private car and driver. International airfare is additional. Particpation limited to 6 guests
Projecting forty miles into the Sea of Japan, the Noto Peninsula is a peaceful area of fishing villages where seascapes, cultural sights, untouched traditions and a glimpse of traditional rural life can be observed due to its geographic isolation from the rest of mainland Japan. We explore the peninsula by car, by bike and by Kayak around the beauty of Tsukomo Bay. Your stay is enhanced by elegant Ryokans and superb food much of it fresh from the sea and nearby farms. An initial time spent in Tokyo only enhances the feeling of tranquility on Noto.
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Legacy of the Shoguns (ULJA07)
9 days: $8,832 per person inclusive of superior rooms in superior hotels, all meals, a private geisha performance and dinner, 1st Class Bullet Train seats, private calligraphy and tea ceremony instruction, personally guided sightseeing and private car and driver. International airfare is additional. Participation limited to 6 guests
For many centuries, while Japan had an Emperor, the real power was in the hands of a warlord known as a Shogun. This was explained in the West through the novel by James Clavell and the TV mini-series. These characters were real however and we take you to the areas where they dominated and where their presence can still be felt if only in spirit.
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A Tale of Three Capitals (ULJA02)
9 Days: $9,589 per person inclusive of superior rooms in superior hotels, all meals, 1st Class Bullet Train seats,private calligraphy and tea ceremony instruction, personally guided sightseeing and private car and driver. International airfare is additional. Participation limited to 6 guests
Before Tokyo was created, the capital of Japan, Kyoto served that purpose for many centuries but before Kyoto, Nara was the ancient capital. During World War II, much of Tokyo was destroyed, causing the rebuilding of the ultra modern city you will experience on the first part of your trip. Kyoto was exempt from the bombings and has retained its cultural heritage of shrines, temples and traditional arts and crafts. To enhance this experience you will spend part of your stay in Kyoto in a Ryokan or inn giving you a true insight into traditional Japanese life and an interesting counterpoint to the 21st Century hustle of today’s Tokyo.
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Culinary Adventures in Ishikawa Prefecture (ULJA04)
10 Days: $19,943 per person inclusive of superior rooms in superior hotels, all meals, 1st Class Bullet Train seats, private calligraphy and tea ceremony instruction, personally guided sightseeing and private car and driver. International airfare is additional. Participation is limited to 6 guests
Ishikawa Prefecture is a paradise for discerning gourmet travelers wishing to explore a spectrum of sumptuous cuisine and beverages taking full advantage of the freshest fish from the Sea of Japan and high quality rice and unique vegetables from the Kaga Plain area. This program allows you to sample typical Japanese cuisine, learn the secrets of sake production and explore food sources from the rice paddies to the local food markets.
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The Hot Springs of Yamanaka (ULJA06)
11 Days: $10,646 per person inclusive of superior rooms in superior hotels, all meals, 1st Class Bullet Train seats, private calligraphy and tea ceremony instruction, personally guided sightseeing and private car and driver. International airfare is additional. Participation is limited to 6 guests.
Peppered with volcanic hot springs known as onsen, Japan is home to numerous intimate resorts which combine the relaxation of the hot spring baths the peace of the surrounding landscapes and the quality of the traditional meals from the freshest of ingredients. On this program we introduce you to the bustle of Tokyo ( but seen on a highly personalized basis) before taking you to the tranquility of resorts by the sea and offering an introduction to the making of lacquerware, tofu and the Kimono. A bullet train takes you to the ancient capital of Kyoto for further cultural exploration. A well balanced exposure to both new and old Japan enhanced by authenticity and complete personalization.
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Culture and Contrasts in Japan (ULJA08)
12 Days: $12,298 per person inclusive of superior rooms in superior hotels, all meals, a private geisha performance and dinner, 1st Class Bullet Train seats, private calligraphy and tea ceremony instruction, personally guided sightseeing and private car and driver. International airfare is additional. Participation is limited to 6 guests.
Japan is a study in contrasts and we take you on a personal journey examining and comparing these contrasts; from the hip youth culture of Tokyo’s Harajuku district to the timeliness elegance of a private Geisha dinner in Kyoto; from the high rise hotel featured in “ Lost in Translation” to the small and authentic Ryokan in the Japanese countryside; taking the bullet train and also spending time on an ancient tea ceremony. This is Japan, today and yesterday.
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Highlights of Kyoto, Tokyo and Okinawa (ULJA03)
13 Days: $13,686 per person inclusive of superior rooms in superior hotels, all meals, 1st Class Bullet Train seats, private calligraphy and tea ceremony instruction, personally guided sightseeing and private car and driver. International airfare is additional. Participation is limited to 6 guests
During this cultural exploration you will delve into the culture and cuisine of Japan’s two major cities and for contrast her furthest outlying prefecture, the Islands of Okinawa which, at one time, were a separate kingdom called the Ryukus. Okinawa is most recently known for the battle fought in World War II and indeed there is still a major US marine base on one of the islands. In this program, however we concentrate on the unique cultural character of the people and enjoy the mild climate since Okinawa shares the same latitude with Hawaii, Florida and the Bahamas.
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