Sept 11, 2021 - Sept 20, 2021
Imagine yourself in a Tokyo arena. There is chanting all around you. It progressively gets louder and louder. Folks start stomping and the ground starts to shake. Two Sumo wrestlers step into the ring, take a drink of water and throw salt into the air. And then BOOM....you watch as two bodies collide into each other throwing one opponent off balance!
It grows quiet and then the crowd goes wild!
Later in the week you enter your traditional Japenese ryokan, throw on your yakuta (light robe), slip on some slippers and get comfortable as your nakai-san prepares your first cup of local tea. You then prepare to indulge in a multi course kaiseki dinner -- all served in the privacy of your room. An hour later you are soaking in a hot spring, embraced by warm waters and enjoying the sweeping views of the majestic snow capped Mount Fuji.
These are just some of the things you will see and experience in this amazing trip to Japan , the land of the rising sun. From Tokyo to Osaka , this cultural tour will allow you to experience Japan through cultural and traditional. From food tastings in Tokyo, soaking in an onsen while looking up at Mount Fuji, a tea ceremony with a Maiko to a Kimono fashion show in Kyoto you will experience Japan with every one of your senses.
It grows quiet and then the crowd goes wild!
Later in the week you enter your traditional Japenese ryokan, throw on your yakuta (light robe), slip on some slippers and get comfortable as your nakai-san prepares your first cup of local tea. You then prepare to indulge in a multi course kaiseki dinner -- all served in the privacy of your room. An hour later you are soaking in a hot spring, embraced by warm waters and enjoying the sweeping views of the majestic snow capped Mount Fuji.
These are just some of the things you will see and experience in this amazing trip to Japan , the land of the rising sun. From Tokyo to Osaka , this cultural tour will allow you to experience Japan through cultural and traditional. From food tastings in Tokyo, soaking in an onsen while looking up at Mount Fuji, a tea ceremony with a Maiko to a Kimono fashion show in Kyoto you will experience Japan with every one of your senses.
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Investment
Deposit: $450 pp, then monthly payments or One Payment of $3,845 pp (based on double occupancy)
What's included in this trip
What's not included:
What's included in this trip
- 10 nights of Hotel accommodations at hotels across Tokyo, Mount Fuji/Lake Kawaguchi, Kyoto, and Osaka
- All transfers and transportation is by private, air-conditioned coach with professional driver
- English Speaking Tour Director
- Local guides for sightseeing
- Airport Arrival Meet & Greet/ Transfer
- Visits to the cities listed above as well as Nara, Hakone, and Kamakura
- All entrance fees for tours included as per itinerary
- Tokyo Sumo Wrestling Tournament Seats
- Fees for Tea Ceremony with Maiko
- Fees for Kimono Fashion Show
- Tickets for Bullet Train
- Daily Breakfast, 3 Lunches and 3 Dinners
- Service charges, Local taxes and Hotel Taxes
- Tips and Gratuities
- Travel Pack with Ace Travels recommendations on places to see, things to do and where to eat during your free time
- Assistance from Ace Travels with airfare bookings
What's not included:
- All airfares, departure taxes & fuel surcharges, seat selection
- Personal Items
- Optional Tours
- Meals unless listed in itinerary
- Early check-in & late check-out of rooms
- Travel Insurance
- Visa/Passport handling fees
Highlights of this Trip
- Attend a Sumo Wrestling Tournament
- Experience the Tsukiji Outer Market
- Participate in a Tea Ceremony with a Geisha
- See Mount Fuji with your own eyes
- Stay in a traditional Japanese Ryokan with an Onsen
- Feast on a traditional Japanese Kaiseke Dinner and Breakfast
- Attend a Kimono Fashion Show
- See a Traditional Japanese Performance Art Show
- Ride the Bullet Train
- Interact with Wild Deer in Nara
- Walk Through A Bamboo Forest
Day By Day Itinerary
Day 1, Sept 11, 2021
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ARRIVE IN TOKYO
Arrive in Tokyo. Meet your tour guide at the exit gate and transfer to the hotel. Hotel Accommodations at Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel |
Day 2, Sept 12, 2021
Day 3, Sept 13, 2021
Day 4, Sept 14, 2021
Day 5, Sept 15, 2021
Day 6, Sept 16, 2021
Day 7, Sept 17, 2021
Day 8, Sept 18, 2021
Day 9, Sept 19, 2021
Day 10, Sept 20, 2021
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TOKYO (B, D)
Today explore the sites of Tokyo. Visit the ancient Buddhist temple, Senso-ji located in Asakusa and the second tallest structure the Tokyo Tower, walk the Akihabara and Ginza districts, and have lunch on your own at the Tsukiji Outer Fish Market. Overnight in Tokyo. TOKYO ON YOUR OWN (B)
Today is all yours to explore and see Tokyo as you wish. Overnight in Tokyo SUMO WRESTLING (B)
Your morning you are free to continue exploring Tokyo as you wish. In the evening you will enjoy one of the oldest sports in the world, The Tokyo Sumo Wrestling Tournament. Overnight in Tokyo
MT. FUJI/HAKONE/KYOTO (B/L)
Enjoy the majestic views of Mount Fuji and then climb to the 5th Station to see the views from up high on the volcano. Afterwards you will be transferred to Hakone to enjoy a cruise on Lake Ashinoko and then to Owakudani, one of the most famous view points in Japan. Finally, you will board the bullet train to Kyoto. Hotel Accommodations at Kyoto Tokyu Hotel KYOTO (B, D)
Today you will visit the marvelous Fushimi Inari Shrine and Kiyomizu Temple. In the afternoon you will head over to the preserved districts of Ninenkaza and Sannenzaka to see for a green tea ceremony with a Maiko at a Teahouse. Later in the evening you will go to the Gion district to enjoy a traditional Japanese Performance Art Show. Overnight in Kyoto KYOTO/OSAKA (B, L)
This morning, explore Nijo Castle, the Kyoto Imperial Palace and listen to the whispers of the bamboos in the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest. Later you will enjoy a Kimono Fashion show before heading to Osaka. Hotel Accommodations at Hotel Elsereine Osaka OSAKA/NARA (B,L)
Today you will head to Nara to vist the Todaiji Temple and then to Nara Deer Park to engage with the sacred deer who live at the base of Mount Wakakusa. Later in the afternoon, you will head back to Osaka to see Osaka Castle and Dotonburi, Osaka's culinary, entertainment and shopping capital. Overnight in Osaka DEPART JAPAN (B)
After breakfast you are free for leisure until you are transferred to the Osaka Kansai Airport for your flight home. |
Who is this trip for?
This is for you if:
This is NOT for you if:
- You are well traveled with an affinity for cultural experiences
- You want to travel in the safety of a group but still want enough freedom to explore on your own
- You want to travel with like-minded individuals
This is NOT for you if:
- You refuse to abide by a schedule
- You have mobility issues
- You don't feel comfortable making new friends
Cancellation Policy
We understand things happen in life and sometimes you have to cancel or change your vacation plans. Please give us a call if your plans change prior to June 1, 2021 and we will happy to offer a refund minus $150.00 of deposit.
Cancellations after June 1, 2021 are non-refundable.
Cancellations after June 1, 2021 are non-refundable.
Spaces are limited! You do not want to miss out on this extraordinary trip!
Limited spaces available. First come, first serve!
Limited spaces available. First come, first serve!
F.A.Q's
1. Does the price include airfare?
No. Everyone will need to book their airfare independently. Please note you will need to depart on Sept 10th to arrive on the 11th. You should fly into Tokyo (either Narita International Airport (NRT) or Haneda Airport (HND) and fly out of Osaka International Airport (ITM) (also known as Itami Airport). Ace Travels Agency can also help you book your airfare reservations.
2. Does the price include all meals
Only the ones specified above
3. Do I need a passport?
Yes, you need a valid passport with an expiration date of at least six months after your return.
4. Is alcohol included?
No, it is not
5. How many bags can I check in?
This will vary by airline. Please check with your specific airline for details.
6. Can I bring my dog Daisy?
No!
