Japanese hanging lantern8/23/2023 ![]() More than 25 acres of absolute beauty await you today at Kenroku-En - Garden of Six Qualities. Then, travel to the Geisha quarters of Kanazawa, the Higashi tea district. Visit the Samurai district where we will enter the former home of the Nomuras, a wealthy samurai family who served the ruling Maeda family. ![]() Journey to Kanazawa, the origin of gold-leaf making since the 16th century. Hidden away in the mountain, this harmonious village is famous for its gassho-zukuri-style houses - thatched rooftops designed to resemble two hands joined in prayer. Today, embrace the unique charms of Shirakawa-go (UNESCO). ![]() Day 7 Takayama to Shirakawa-go to Kanazawa This afternoon, relish some free time to continue your exploration of Takayama on your own. Circuit the winding streets, where the town’s traditional charms are preserved in the inns and houses. Stroll through the morning market, a 600-year-old open air market with locally grown and produced products, located along the Miyagawa River. Take a walk through the past and glimpse the 19th-century Jinya government building. The ancient cultures of Takayama come alive this morning in the town’s historic district. Afterwards, experience a true Japanese epicurean treat: traditional rice wine paired with a special Hida beef dinner. Well known to the locals for its connection to sake, this is the perfect place to gather for a visit to one of Japan’s 200-year-old sake breweries. Later, you’ll step back in time in the rural Edo-period town of Takayama, nestled in the Japanese Alps. Enjoy the local cuisine as we stop for lunch at a soba noodle shop. This breathtaking day begins in Matsumoto at Matsumoto Castle, known as the “Crow Castle” because of its striking black exterior. Next, take to the deep-blue waters of Lake Ashi on a cruise where you’ll see epic views of the local mountains before stopping in the charming town of Moto-Hakone. Climb aboard the Hakone Ropeway, an aerial cable car descending from Owakudani for a breathtaking view of Mt Fuji. The Owakudani crater was created some 3000 years ago, when Mt Hakone erupted. Make a stop at Owakudani, located in an active volcanic zone. In the shadow of Mt Fuji (UNESCO), this scenic town hugs the shorelines of Lake Ashi. Journey to the lakeside resort of Hakone, renowned for its hot springs. The museum displays artwork and antiques from Japan and the surrounding area. Then, head to Tokyo National Museum to learn about the fascinating history and culture of Tokyo. During your free time, explore the Nakamise Shopping Arcade and feel the energy of the oldest shopping street in Japan. Experience the longstanding tradition of the Japanese tea ceremony, dating back to the 15th century. Visit the famous Buddhist temple, Senso-ji, the colourful temple famous for the red chochin (lantern) hanging at the entrance gate. Stephen Scourfield/The West Australian Credit: Stephen Scourfield /The West Australian Day 3 Tokyoīegin the day exploring Asakusa, Tokyo’s oldest Geisha district. Camera Icon Looking out from Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo, Japan, towards Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, the sliver on the left. At night, join your fellow travellers at a welcome dinner. Later, amid a lush forest outside Tokyo, visit the Meiji Shrine, dedicated to Emperor Meiji and his wife, Empress Shoken. Enjoy shopping at some of the most renowned “department stores” in Japan. Later, walk through Ginza, one of the most elegant and luxurious streets in the world, where modern landscape meets rich history. ![]() Day 2 Tokyoįeel the excitement start to build as you pass by the grounds of the Imperial Palace and see the Niju Bridge, the well-known symbol of the Imperial Palace. Begin in the electrifying city of Tokyo, where pop culture is turned all the way up and traditions are rich and long-kept. Welcome to Japan, the “Land of the Rising Sun”. You can find it wherever you get your podcasts, or here: omny.fm/shows/the-pod-well-travelled/playlists/podcast THE ITINERARY Day 1 Tokyo Hear Roger speak about making the tour exclusively on The Pod Well Travelled. The tour was designed by experienced Collette executive Roger Clulow. Camera Icon The Pod Well Travelled omny Credit: Stephen Scourfield /The West Australian In Kyoto, the cultural capital of Japan, they see the Golden Pavilion and Nijo Castle.Īnd they board the Shinkansen “bullet” train to travel to Hiroshima and visit Shrine Island and the Peace Memorial Museum. Taste legendary Hida beef and sip sake at a historic brewery. They visit Matsumoto Castle, known as the “Crow Castle” for its black exterior. They will stand before the famous Senso-ji Buddhist temple and experience the art of the tea ceremony. It immerses travellers in Japan’s ancient and modern culture.
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