2023 JAPAN CULTURE TOUR
This tour is currently on a waitlist.
Tentative Itinerary
Price: TBA
Date: TBA
Experience a 12 day trip exploring the cities and culture of Japan. Immersing yourself in the Japanese culture will be an unforgettable experience. This “home stay” experience will have you sightseeing historic Japanese shrines and temples, lounging on beautiful beaches, enjoying a great marine biology experience, and Atomic Bomb education. All meals included (may vary based on exchange rate and airline taxes). Not ready to leave after 12 days? Our 4 day Taiwan Extension will end the trip in memorable fashion!
HOW TO SIGN UP
To officially reserve your spot, we will need you to fill out and sign the official application and release form above and get your application to your group leader with your deposit. However, we can get your reservation started with the following easy steps.
*The tour date and itinerary are tentative. Your local group contact will have more information on the exact details of your tour.
FILL OUT THE ONLINE APPLICATION
Start by simply filling out your online application. NOTE: It may take up to 24 hours to process your application and receive your invoice.
PAY YOUR DEPOSIT VIA ONLINE BANK TRANSFER (FREE)
We now accept free online Bank Transfer payments to avoid pesky credit card fees. Simply fill out the online application, and we will send an invoice to you within 24 hours after we process your application.
PAY YOUR DEPOSIT VIA CHECK (FREE)
Pay your $325 reservation deposit via check. Please make out any checks to "ARCE" and give them to your group leader.
JAPAN
DAY 1 – FLIGHT
Denver to LAX transfer flights from LAX to Hong Kong.
DAY 2 – TRAVEL DAY
Land in Osaka and transfer to the hotel. Take the OCAT to Nanba Station.
DAY 3 – EXPERIENCE OSAKA
See the sights of Osaka. Visit Osaka Museum, Osaka Castle, and Osaka Castle Park.
DAY 4 – KYOTO
We will visit Kyoto and start with a visit the Royan-ji Temple. Next we are off to see it’s beautiful Ryoan-jo Temple Zen Rock Garden. End the day at the breathtaking Faitoku-ji Temple known for it’s seclusion and beauty.
DAY 5 – NARA (+ SCHOOL DAY)
Spend the day in Nara exploring the park, where most of the city’s atractions are found, along with sacred deer thought to be messangers for the gods in the olden days.
SCHOOL DAY: Shodo, Karate
DAY 6 – HIROSHIMA
Travel to Hiroshima and start the journey visiting the Himeju Castle. Built in the 1600s, it can be reached from Kyoto by train.
DAY 7 – HIROSHIMA/MIYAJIMA
DAY 8 – ONOMICHI
Free day with your Host Family or visit the Yuge College.
DAY 9 – ONOMICHI
Today you will have the opportunity to visit a local Japanese High School and participate in typical Japanese cultural activities. Activities may include Judo, Kendo, Tea Ceremony, Shodo and cooking.
DAY 10 – MATSUYAMA
The city is known for its hot springs (onsen), among the oldest in Japan, and is home to the Dōgo Onsen Honkan, a Meiji Period wooden public bathhouse dating from 1894. A second favorite tourist spot is Matsuyama Castle. Eight of the eighty-eight temples in the Shikoku Pilgrimage are in Matsuyama.
Home
DAY 11 – FUKUOKA
Today you will travel to Fukuoka. On the way we will stop at Daizafu Shrine for sightseeing and shopping. Optional Ryokan stop at Yanagawa. Yanagawa is a city on Japan’s Kyushu island. It’s known for its many canals, which are navigated on small boats.
DAY 12 – FUKUOKA
Meet in front of the hotel and see the sights of Fukuoka. Optional dinner at world famous fishing restaurant.
DAY 13 – FAREWELL
Unfortunately, all dreams must eventually come to an end. Early AM departure for the airport for our flight home OR continue on to Hong Kong.
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