Japan’s Golden Route

9 DAYS from $3,379/person, based on double occupancy

Best of Japan

14 DAYS from $5,089/person, based on double occupancy

Visit Japan’s most significant locations, Tokyo, Kyoto, Hakone, Hiroshima, Takayama and Kanazawa, and see iconic sights such as the traditional village of Shirakawago and the enormous crimson Itsukushima shrine that appears to float on water.

The Golden Route combines Tokyo, Hakone and Kyoto and their icons with hands-on cultural experiences and immersive touring. Overnight at a Japanese inn in Hakone, visit Nara’s Todaiji Temple, famous for its giant Buddha statue and sacred deer. Try your hand at making sushi in Tokyo and learning a traditional art in Kyoto.

Day 1: Arrive Tokyo, transfer to hotel, overnight

Day 2: Tokyo highlights day tour, overnight (B) Day 3: Tsukiji Market & sushi making half-day tour (B) Day 4: Travel to Hakone, use Freepass, overnight (B,D) Day 5: Travel to Takayama, overnight (B) Day 6: At leisure in Takayama, overnight (B)

Day 7: Explore Shirakawago enroute Kanazawa, overnight Kanazawa (B)

Day 8: At leisure in Kanazawa overnight (B) Day 9: Travel to Hiroshima, overnight (B) Day 10: Day tour of Hiroshima & Miyajima, overnight Hiroshima (B) Day 11: Travel to Kyoto, cooking lesson, overnight (B,L) Day 12: Kyoto highlights day tour, overnight (B,L)

Day 13: Day tour of Nara, overnight Kyoto (B,L)

Day 14: Depart Osaka or Tokyo (B)

Day 1: Arrive Tokyo, transfer to hotel, overnight

Day 2: Tokyo highlights day tour, overnight (B,L) Day 3: Tsukiji Market & sushi making half-day tour, overnight Tokyo (B,L) Day 4: Travel to Hakone, use Freepass, overnight (B,D) Day 5: Travel to Kyoto, traditional art lesson, overnight (B) Day 6: Kyoto highlights day tour, overnight (B,L)

Day 7: Nara day tour, overnight Kyoto (B,L)

Day 8: Travel to Tokyo, at leisure, overnight (B) Day 9: Depart (B)

Flights not included. Private touring. First-class or Deluxe accommodation available. See www.asiaanswers.com/vacations for all details and pricing.

Flights not included. Private touring. First-class or Deluxe accommodation available. See www.asiaanswers.com/vacations for all details and pricing.

JAPAN

Elegance & Esthetics

Eternal Traditions

Futuristic

Taipei City Stay

4 DAYS from $779/person, based on double occupancy

TAIWAN

Beautiful Isle Small Group Tour

5 DAYS from $759/person, based on double occupancy

Taiwan’s lakes, mountains, gorges and beaches are artfully accessorized by temples, shrines and pagodas. This five-day tour of the scenic highlights of Taiwan is the best way to appreciate the country that Portuguese traders called ‘Beautiful Isle’. Place names as evocative as Sun Moon Lake and Swallow Grotto become picturesque reality. Pre and post nights in Taipei are recommended. Group tour departs Mondays, tour is also available on a private basis.

Day 1: Taipei hotel pick-up, travel to Taroko National Park, overnight

Day 2: Visit Mt Hehuan, Wen Wu Temple, overnight Sun Moon Lake (B) Day 3: Visit Holy Monk shrine, Tehua Village, Tse En Pagoda, overnight Tainan (B)

Day 4: Visit Tainan, Confucius Temple, Foguanshan Monastery, overnight Kaohsiung (B,L) Day 5: Visit Dragon and Tiger Pagoda, Spring and Autumn Pavilion Lungshan Temple, Sanyi, return to Taipei (B)

Waterfalls & Granite Cliffs

Warm Welcomes

Pagodas & Pavilions

Surprising is the word that best describes Taipei. Gardens, temples, and narrow colonial lanes wow visitors. Taipei’s tallest building is in the shape of an elegant bamboo stalk; a nod to nature and to the national character of flexible strength. Getting around Taipei is easy; whether on foot, by bike or subway. Finding great food is even easier; from street carts at Shilin market and at cozy cafes everywhere. Named for the world’s deepest canyon, Taroko National Park is Taiwan’s most popular.

Day 1: Arrive Taipei, transfer to hotel, overnight

Day 2: Taipei half-day tour, overnight Taipei (B)

Day 3: Taroko Gorge day tour, overnight Taipei (B,L) Day 4: Depart (B)

Flights not included. Private and shared touring. First-class and Deluxe accommodation available. See www.asiaanswers.com/vacations for all details and pricing.

Flights not included. Shared touring. First-class and Deluxe accommodation available. See www.asiaanswers.com/vacations for all details and pricing.