Japan6th Nov 2027
From:$16,460
Summary
Behind the neon shimmer of Tokyo and the gilded pavilions of Kyoto, lies a civilisation of extraordinary depth, one that stretches back more than fourteen thousand years to the Jomon people, among the earliest pottery-makers the world has ever known. Join us as we discover Japan’s extraordinary history discovering alongside its modern story, the Japan that existed long before the first emperor, long before Buddhism arrived from the Korean peninsula, long before anyone had thought to write anything down at all. From the reconstructed longhouses at Sannai Maruyama and the enigmatic stone circles at Oyu to the temples of Kyoto and the sacred island of Miyajima, this unique itinerary takes you on an archaeological and cultural odyssey the length of the Japanese archipelago.
What to Expect
- Explore the remarkable Jomon settlement of Sannai Maruyama
- Discover the vast Oyu Stone Circles designed to align with the midsummer sunset
- See Todaiji's colossal bronze Buddha, the ancient Kasuga shrine deep in its cedar forest
- Admire the famous Itsukushima Shrine and its iconic “floating” gate on Miyajima Island
Day by Day Itinerary
Tokyo
Meet the group at our hotel in Tokyo for a leisurely lunch as we begin to soak up the energy of this extraordinary city. In the late afternoon, we take to the streets on foot for a walking tour of Asakusa, one of Tokyo’s most atmospheric and historic districts. We’ll wander through its lantern-lined lanes before arriving at the magnificent Sensoji Temple, Tokyo’s oldest and most celebrated shrine.
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