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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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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
Things to note
Cable-car ride at Mt. Fuji weather permitting.Extend your stay
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
- Bar/Lounge
- Laundry Available
- Elevator
- Free WiFi
- Fitness Room
- Currency Exchange
- Restaurant On-Site
- Concierge desk
- Gift Shop
- Business Center
- Parking/Valet
- Ice Machine
- Luggage Storage
Room Facilities
- In-Room Safe
- Phone
- Hair Dryer
- Mini-bar
- Internet Access
- Coffee Maker
- Alarm Clock
- Air Conditioning
- Desk
- Television
- Cable/Satellite
- Complimentary Toiletries
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
- Spa Services
- Gift Shop
- Parking/Valet
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant On-Site
- Ice Machine
- Bar/Lounge
- Luggage Storage
- Business Center
- Laundry Available
Room Facilities
- In-Room Safe
- Cable/Satellite
- Hair Dryer
- Television
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Desk
- Air Conditioning
- 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
- Concierge desk
- Gift Shop
- Bar/Lounge
- Elevator
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant On-Site
- Beauty Salon
- Parking/Valet
- Laundry Available
- Luggage Storage
- Currency Exchange
Room Facilities
- Pay Movies
- Wake-Up Calls
- Room Service
- Climate Control
- Television
- Mini-bar
- Air Conditioning
- Coffee Maker
- Phone
- Alarm Clock
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Cable/Satellite
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Hair Dryer
- Internet Access
- Smoking Rooms
- Complimentary Toiletries
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
- Concierge desk
- Pool
- Hot Tub
- Business Center
- Luggage Storage
- Spa Services
- Beauty Salon
- Laundry Available
- Elevator
- Restaurant On-Site
- Gift Shop
- Bar/Lounge
- Currency Exchange
Room Facilities
- Room Service
- Hair Dryer
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Climate Control
- Coffee Maker
- Internet Access
- Phone
- Pay Movies
- Desk
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Wake-Up Calls
- In-Room Safe
- Mini-bar
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Cable/Satellite
- Air Conditioning
- Television
- Voicemail
