Contrasts of Japan: Feudal Castles & Modern Marvels
Japan: Tokyo, Matsumoto, Kyoto, Hiroshima
From $8,399 per person
14 Days | $600 per day
Includes airfare
The O.A.T. Difference: Japan
Unbeatable Value: Travel at the lowest price and per diems in the industry.
People-to-People Experiences: Get a fuller picture of Japan when we learn about the often misunderstood profession of geisha from a maiko, an apprentice geisha, in Kyoto.
O.A.T. Exclusives: Spend A Day in the Life of Tamba-Sasayama, a rural Japanese village surrounded by mountains and rice paddies that has preserved the ancient traditions of the Edo Period.
Local Trip Experience Leaders and Regional Office Expertise: Explore with a local Trip Experience Leader, who is fluent in English and trained by O.A.T. on the skills needed to bring travelers off the beaten path to meet with locals who share their cultures and traditions with us. Plus, follow an itinerary that’s been carefully crafted by O.A.T.’s Tokyo office—opened in 2014.
Customize Your Experience: Join the 53% of travelers who extend their time abroad. Add a pre-trip extension to Tokyo: Hidden Gems of Japan’s Capital, a post-trip extension to Okinawa: Ancestral Land of the Ryukyu Kingdom or a combination of these extensions to their Japan adventure—when you do, you’ll enjoy more time to develop bonds with your fellow travelers.
Small Groups: No more than 16 travelers, guaranteed.
Join the growing number of solo travelers reserved on upcoming departures of this adventure—traveling independently or sharing a room with a mother, daughter, sister, or friend.
Safety & Security: You'll have the guidance and support of your expert Japanese Trip Experience Leader throughout your entire trip—as well as our regional office in Tokyo, which is available and ready to help you and your group 24/7.
Travel Solo, But Never Alone: On average, almost half of your group will also be traveling independently, so it’s easier to forge special bonds as you experience unforgettable moments together during your adventure. Plus, your Trip Experience Leader can help connect you with fellow travelers who share your common interests.
FREE or low-cost Single Supplements: Free or low-cost Single Supplements are offered on all O.A.T. adventures and are FREE on pre- or post-trip extensions—a savings of $900-$1,100 per person compared to other travel companies. See available single space here »
Exclusive Women’s Departures: Build solidarity and friendships with fellow like-minded women travelers on one of our special departures. Plus, these trailblazing adventures are led by a highly-rated Trip Experience Leader—who will be with your group every step of the way. See departure dates here »