Japan Itineraries –
Tailor made personal Trips
Feel free to have a look through some sample Itineraries and then contact us to create one especially for you. All our itineraries are tailor-made and these are samples that our clients have personally experienced.
Even if you are limited in the amount of days in Japan, but want to do things in style the following is the ultimate in all tours to Japan.
For people that are interested in not only the sights of Japan, but also interesting in seeing and learning about the culture of Japan.
A perfect choice of a Japan Tour if you want luxurious Accommodation and a close knit family.
A perfectly paced itinerary when looking at the locations you travel to, as well as the amount of activeness that is included. You have the opportunity to go beneath the surface of Japan by getting off the beaten track.
If you are interested in Japanese Rice Wine (Sake) or other types of Alcohol a similar tour like these clients experienced will be a once in a lifetime memory for you. Japanese Whisky has now become the number Whisky in the World to drink.
For Travelers that have a specific purpose to come to Japan, and want to learn about the craftsmanship of blacksmiths. Great for Chef’s, Avid Cooks, and people interested in an exclusive look into Japan swords.
Exploring new territory is always a good sign that you want to see more of the real and rural Japan.
You cannot avoid the Big Cities entirely as usually that is where the Airport exists. However, a tour like this, lets you see the cities to a certain extent, but also experience the rural and natural environment of Japan.
The word Anime and Manga are now Worldwide words understood by anyone that has seen a Ghibli Animated movie or taken a volume of One Piece, Dragon Ball and countless other comics.
If you are interested in the Japanese Textiles of old and new, this maybe not only educational but also may give you creativity. You can see the modern and the traditional fabrics / textiles of Japan
The ultimate tour to discover the main areas and cities of Japan. You will follow the original Tokkaido route from Tokyo to Hiroshima and then return to Tokyo via the Sightseeing Capitol of Japan, Kyoto.
The main Cities of Japan can get very busy, especially in the traditional travelling seasons. If you want to avoid some of the congestion or you would like to see more of the rural Japan, this tour is highly recommended.
A Busy World we live in, but need that Honeymoon / 5 Nights – 6 Days
Your Honeymoon plans started out as a 8 night-9 day trip. But with the busy world we live in now-a-days, those plans shrank to 7 nights-8 days. Then continued to shrink until only 5 nights-6 days.
Experience Japan Travel “Originals”
As Experience Japan Travel is based in Kyoto, Japan, and we have had over 25 years of experience in the Tourism Industry, it allows us to create exclusive, semi-exclusive, and original experiences for our clients. Noted below are just a sample of some of these “Experience Japan Travel Originals”, that you may like to incorporate into your Japan Itinerary. There are many more that may suit your individual interests and needs. We are proud of these experiences, and equally appreciative to the many contacts and connections we have with special suppliers and the local Japanese people that are willing to create truly unique experiences.
KYOTO TRAIL HIKING EXPERIENCE (1)
Enjoy an original Hiking Experience on part of the Kyoto Trail, on one of the highest mountains that surrounds Kyoto. You first goal is to reach the spiritual shrine at the top of the mountain, and your following goal will be a soak in a citrus bath in a rural part of Kyoto.
KYOTO TRAIL HIKING EXPERIENCE (2)
Enjoy a 2 – 3 hour hike which will take you from the eastern side of Kyoto to one of the best view points of Kyoto City. Walk through a natural environment away from the crowded sightseeing locations, and end up in a spiritually important location to all Kyoto people.
WORLD HERITAGE BUDDHIST TEMPLE EXPERIENCE
A once in a lifetime experience that will alter the way your think and view your everyday lifestyle. An exclusive experience where you will see how Monks spend their days. Experience areas of a Unesco registered World Heritage Temple that are not usually open to the public.
BICYCLE TOUR IN KYOTO
Venture away from the mainstream locations of Kyoto which sometimes can become very crowded. With local people, cycle the back streets for Kyoto to get beneath the surface of Kyoto and see sights that the normal traveler can not. While cycling also enjoy some of the local streets that can only be found in the more residential areas.
KYOTO CUISINE AND GEIKO EXPERIENCE
The ways of the Geiko and Maiko (a Geisha is called Geiko in Kyoto) have always been very conservative and mysterious for hundred of years. It is very difficult to experience what is now known as an intangible World Heritage cultural craft. Now you also can enjoy a once in a lifetime experience.
KYOTO CRAFTSMANSHIP – THE JAPANESE KNIFE
The Craftsmanship of making Japanese Knives (which will last a lifetime) is also an Unesco registered intangible Cultural Property, and even today the Blacksmith will not use machines, but will hand make their knives from start to finish.
KYOTO CRAFTSMANSHIP – KINTSUGI or JAPANESE LACQUER EXPERIENCE
Experience one of the most sort after crafts of Japan, Kintsugi. Kintsugi is the repairing of broken or cracked ceramic items by using gold, silver, platinum or grounded shell as a form a glue. You will be taking home a piece of art.
KYOTO CRAFTSMANSHIP – JAPANESE PEWTER and SILVERWARE EXPERIENCE
Japan is also know for it’s tin, silverware and pewter craftsmanship. Experience this craft in a location that has been operating for over 180 years. The beauty of the pewter along with the intriguing process needed with let you appreciate this craft even more.
VISIT ONE OF THE THREE MOST SCENIC LOCATIONS OF JAPAN (AND MORE)
There is what are called “three most scenic” locations in Japan. One of these is located on the Coast of the Japan Sea, and while it is not on the usual travelers schedule, the transfer there is well worth the effort.