Asian Delight with Guided Tours of Japan

Japan has easily become associated with the'Land of Enchantment' and, while it's a modern and technologically-savvy society, it isn't without its culture, beauty and history.  That is the reason why led tours of Japan are so popular for couples and families alike. 

Almost all steered tours of Japan start by flying into the Tokyo Narita Airport.  Many tours permit you a night's rest before going off to see the sights in Tokyo, a giant city of more than eight million people.  You'll visit the Meiji
Shrine-a amazing Shinto monument erected inside a synthetic forest.  After that, you will probably travel to the Imperial
Palace plaza where you may see the Imperial Palace of the Emperor of Japan.  Most of the palace is off boundaries but it's got a lovely East Gardens for visitors to walk in. 

Many guided tours in Tokyo will take you to the Asakusa Kannon temple and the nearby Nakamise Shopping Arcade, where visitors can go shopping at their leisure for mementos or other items.  Later that night, walk the streets of Tokyo with your tour director to take in the dazzling lights of this beautiful city.  The following day, you can take an excursion to Kamakura, which is the home of the Great Buddha-a shrine that's 750 years old. 

After seeing the Great Buddha, may guided tours of the area will take you on a dramatic drive to Hakone so you can take a cable automobile ride and get the best views of Mount Fuji, if the weather cooperates.  Guests can choose a thrilling ride on the bullet train back to Tokyo. 

After you've seen much of Tokyo and surrounding area, most led tours of Japan will take you up to Matsumoto, considered the gateway to the japanese Alps.  There you may visit the Matsumoto Castle-a fortress all the way back to 1593.  Nearby is the Japan Folklore Museum and a pleasant way to see artifacts from Japan in their natural setting. 

Later, most led tours of Japan will take you to Takayama where you can visit the local farmer's market and travel to the San Machi Suji historical district, famous for distilleries that make Japanese sake.  Nearby are beautiful lacquerware shops that make items good for memento shopping.  Also nearby is the Kusakabe Heritage House, a wonderful place to see standard japanese architecture from the late 19th Century. 

the subsequent stop on many guided tours of Japan is the Hida Minzoku-Mura folk village-a big collection of traditional Eastern buildings, including farmhouses.  There, you can enjoy demonstrations of craft-making,eg lacquer making, silk dying, basket weaving and wood carving. 

Most steered tours of Japan will take you through the mountainous areas, including the Shokawa Valley and onto the town of Shirakawa.  This is a remote area of Japan that's home to many world heritage sites.  Enjoy traditional jap food with your tour mates. 

the next stop on most guided tours of Japan is Kyoto, a wonderful town and home to the engaging Nijo Castle, built as the official residence of Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu in 1603.  Nearby is Kinkakuji, the church of the Gold Pavilion and several shrines and gardens.  Kyoto is home to numerous churches, shrines and palaces and is a place you'll want to spend two days visiting. 

As you have traveled so far north, most guided tours will then take you to Osaka and to the Kansai Airport for your exit home.  Hopefully, you have taken in tons of japanese food and culture, and you've enjoyed their unique food.

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