Gardens of Japan Tour
16 Days/14 Nights
There is no doubt the Japanese have an extraordinary sense of aesthetics. This is evident from their traditional, colorful, silken kimonos to their trend-setting modern clothing designs, the stylized theatrical arts of Kabuki, Noh and Bunraku and the elegant but simple Ikebana floral arrangements. Even Japanese castles, while strategically sound, are among the most appealing castles in the world. But perhaps this sense of aesthetics is no more evident than in Japanese gardens. The simple, minimalistic approach in restrictive, compact spaces belies the graceful results, making Japanese gardens the perfect place to contemplate the existence of nature and the nature of existence.
Destinations:
Tokyo, Kanazawa, Matsue, Takamatsu, Okayama, Kyoto
You'll visit Japan's best gardens as only Samurai Tours can do it. Every day you'll enjoy the friendliness, fun and flexibility of small group travel by experiencing sights, and Japanese restaurants that are off-limits to larger groups. From start-to-finish, all group transportation, group admission fees, travel insurance, lodging, all breakfasts, 8 lunches, 6 dinners, and more are included. All while our tour guide brings Japan alive with exceptional insights.
Gardens of Japan Tour Itinerary
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| Day 01: | Leave for Japan |
| Day 02: | Arrive in Japan, Tokyo |
| Day 03: | Tokyo - Hama Rikyu Garden, Ginza, Afternoon free |
| Day 04: | Tokyo - Rikiguen, Omiya Bonsai Nurseries |
| Day 05: | Travel to Kanazawa |
| Day 06: | Kanazawa - Kenrokuen, Kanazawa Handicrafts Museum, Afternoon free |
| Day 07: | Travel to Matsue |
| Day 08: | Matsue - Adachi Museum of Art and Garden |
| Day 09: | Travel to Takamatsu, Afternoon Free |
| Day 10: | Takamatsu - Ritsurin Koen, Afternoon Free |
| Day 11: | Travel to Okayama, Korakuen Garden, Travel to Kyoto |
| Day 12: | Arashiyama - Bamboo Grove, Tenryuji, Zazen Meditation Lecture and Practice, Shojin-ryori Vegetarian Lunch, Saihoji |
| Day 13: | Kyoto - Ryoanji, Kinkakuji, Daitokuji |
| Day 14: | Kyoto - Koi Farm, Tofuku-ji |
| Day 15: | Kyoto - Shisen-do, Ginkaku-ji, Heian Shrine |
| Day 16: | Sayonara |