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Small Group Discovery
Each Globus Asia tour is limited to an average of just 20 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Globus escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery Asia vacation is the perfectly sized tour—without the crowds.
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Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.
Total meals included:
- 9 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners
ARRIVE IN TOKYO, JAPAN.
Day1
TOKYO Welcome to Tokyo! Hotel check-in available mid-afternoon.
TOKYO.
Day2
TOKYO Guided sightseeing includes the Meiji Shrine and a drive past the Imperial Palace. Calligraphy class at an artist’s studio, with kimono fitting and LF traditional tea ceremony. Guided visit to Asakusa Kannon Temple and Nakamise Shopping Arcade. Free time this afternoon.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
TOKYO. EXCURSION TO MOUNT FUJI.
Day3
MOUNT FUJI AREA Cable-car ride with views of Mount Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi. Guided visit to Churieto Pagoda.
TOKYO Free time late this afternoon and evening.
ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Tokyo with suggestions from your Tour Director. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO mobile app.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
TOKYO–MATSUMOTO–TAKAYAMA.
Day4
MATSUMOTO Guided visit to Matsumoto Castle and Matsumoto City Museum. Scenic drive through the Japanese Alps en route to Takayama.
TAKAYAMA Traditional Japanese-style dinner this evening.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
TAKAYAMA.
Day5
TAKAYAMA Guided sightseeing includes a visit to the morning market and Takayama Jinya historic site. Free time to browse in San-Machi Suji historic district before a LF sake tasting at a local brewery. Free time this evening.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
TAKAYAMA–SHIRAKAWA–KANAZAWA.
Day6
TAKAYAMA Scenic drive through Shokawa Valley en route to Shirakawa.
SHIRAKAWA Visit to Gassho-Zukuri thatched-roof houses.KANAZAWA Guided sightseeing includes Kenroku-en garden, followed by a gold-leaf design class to make your own keepsake bento box.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
KANAZAWA–KYOTO
Day7
KANAZAWA Thunderbird Express train trip to Kyoto.
KYOTO Guided sightseeing includes visits to Sanjusagendo Temple, Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kiyomizu Temple, and a guided walk through Kyoto. Choose to stay in a traditional Japanese ryokan (additional expense).
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
KYOTO.
Day8
KYOTO Guided sightseeing includes visits to the Temple of the Gold Pavilion, and Yuzen Handmade Corner to learn about the ancient kimono fabric-dyeing techniques. LF Japanese cooking class before free time this afternoon and evening.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
KYOTO. EXCURSION TO NARA.
Day9
KYOTO Excursion to Nara includes guided sightseeing at Todaiji Temple and Kasuga Shrine (UNESCO World Heritage Sites). Free time this afternoon before a farewell dinner.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
KYOTO.
Day10
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. Schedule departing flights from Kansai International Airport in Osaka after 11 am.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
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Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Park Hotel Tokyo
Superior First-Class
The luxurious Park Hotel Tokyo is the perfect base for exploring the energetic city of Tokyo. Located on the 25th floor, the hotel offers stunning views of the city. One of the largest atriums in Tokyo, spreading through ten floors, rises above the main lobby, decorated with modern artwork and several eateries featuring various International cuisines.
Location
1-7-1 Higashi Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Hotel Facilities
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Elevator
- Currency Exchange
- Free WiFi
- Laundry Available
- Parking/Valet
- Gift Shop
- Business Center
- Luggage Storage
- Fitness Room
- Concierge desk
- Ice Machine
Room Facilities
- Mini-bar
- Phone
- Complimentary Toiletries
- In-Room Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Alarm Clock
- Air Conditioning
- Coffee Maker
- Desk
- Television
- Cable/Satellite
- Internet Access
Hida Hotel Plaza
First-Class
Situated in Takayama, this hotel is close the center of Takayama and features two restaurants and a hot springs for relaxation.
Location
2-60 Hanakoka-Cho, Takayama, Japan
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant On-Site
- Currency Exchange
- Elevator
- Fitness Room
- Business Center
- Pool
- Luggage Storage
- Concierge desk
- Beauty Salon
- Parking/Valet
- Hot Tub
- Bar/Lounge
- Gift Shop
- Spa Services
Room Facilities
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Hair Dryer
- Desk
- In-Room Safe
- Wake-Up Calls
- Television
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Room Service
- Cable/Satellite
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Air Conditioning
- Climate Control
- Internet Access
- Phone
Hotel Associa Takayama Resort
First-Class
Overlooking the northern Japanese Alps, the upscale Hotel Associa Takayama offers amenities such as a bathhouse with geothermal water, a spa, 3 restaurants, and a country-style bar.
Location
1134 Echigo-cho, Takayama, Japan
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Gift Shop
- Spa Services
- Ice Machine
- Luggage Storage
- Business Center
- Laundry Available
- Parking/Valet
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
Room Facilities
- Air Conditioning
- Desk
- Complimentary Toiletries
- In-Room Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Television
- Cable/Satellite
- Phone
Hotel Nikko Kanazawa
First-Class
The Hotel Nikko Kanazawa combines an elegant European atmosphere with the beauty of the four seasons. Travelers will appreciate that the hotel is conveniently located within walking distance of some of the most famous tourist spots in Kanazawa.
Location
2-15-1 Honcho, Kanazawa, Japan
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Concierge desk
- Bar/Lounge
- Parking/Valet
- Restaurant On-Site
- Gift Shop
- Currency Exchange
- Laundry Available
- Beauty Salon
- Luggage Storage
- Elevator
Room Facilities
- Wake-Up Calls
- Climate Control
- Pay Movies
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Room Service
- Air Conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Alarm Clock
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Coffee Maker
- Smoking Rooms
- Hair Dryer
- Television
- Internet Access
- Cable/Satellite
- Phone
ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Kyoto
First-Class
The ANA Crowne Plaza Kyoto looks almost out of place with its modern exterior nestled amongst the sublime beauty and historic grandeur of Japan's old capital. This however belies the traditional hospitality and classic atmosphere you will experience during your stay.
Location
Nijojo-Mae, Horikawadori, Kyoto, Japan
Hotel Facilities
- Parking/Valet
- Hot Tub
- Concierge desk
- Spa Services
- Laundry Available
- Restaurant On-Site
- Elevator
- Currency Exchange
- Bar/Lounge
- Business Center
- Gift Shop
- Pool
- Luggage Storage
- Beauty Salon
Room Facilities
- Room Service
- Wake-Up Calls
- Hair Dryer
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Cable/Satellite
- Phone
- In-Room Safe
- Air Conditioning
- Television
- Internet Access
- Mini-bar
- Desk
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Climate Control
- Pay Movies
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Coffee Maker
- Voicemail
