Spirit of Japan Tour

With well over 100,000 temples and shrines, it's no secret that Shintoism and Buddhism have helped shape Japanese culture and traditions throughout its rich history. With Japan being well versed in both technological advancements and traditional values, this tour offers a unique experience for guests. All Japan Tours grants you exclusive access to many religious sites across Japan, and provides the means necessary to fully immerse yourself in nature. Travel comfortably by our private coach while your English- speaking guide leads you through Japan's attractions and hidden-gems. For those looking to explore Japan's popular must-see sites, while also experiencing Japan's true culture and spirituality, this tour is for you.

The bustling city of Tokyo, is one of the most popular cities in the world. Here, you will enjoy a bird's eye view of the city from Tokyo Tower, learn to make your own sushi, and during March and April, visit Ueno Park, where you can see over a thousand cherry trees. Take in the majestic views of Mt. Fuji and Hakone before boardig the high-speed bullet train. Unwind at your Japanese-style hotel (ryokan) with a traditional Kaiseki banquet dinner and a relaxing soak in the therapeutic waters of the onsen (hot spring). In the ancient city of Kyoto, you will experience the best gardens, temples, and shrines. Enrich your cultural side; partake in a traditional green tea ceremony hosted by an apprentice geisha (maiko) and even watch a kimono fashion show. Admire the giant statue of Buddha at Todaiji Temple in Nara, or make new friends with the hundreds of wild deer.

Travel through time to a city known for its tragic history, which now thrives as a modern and completely rebuilt city, Hiroshima. Visit the Memorial Peace Park and Museum, seeing artifcats that were found after the blast. Enjoy a scenic drive through the Shimanami Kaido, a 60-kilometer-long toll road that connects the main island of Honshu to the Shikoku island, which is still largely untouched by mass tourism. Shikoku is seeped with natural beauty, colorful legend and history, and jeweled with 88 pilgrimage temples. A short ferry ride away lies Koyasan, one of Japan’s most famous mountains and the location to many Buddhist temples. You will have the opportunity to experience a monk lifestyle by staying overnight at a temple and eating a Shojin Ryori (vegetarian) dinner. In the morning, join the monks in their meditation practice for further enlightenment on their spiritual customs. After visiting the temples and shrines of Kumano and Ise, including one of Japan’s most sacred and holiest Shinto shrines, spend time at the Mikimoto Pearl Island to learn the art and skills of pearl production.

All Japan Tours offers you the chance to experience Japan in a new light and gain insight into the Japanese culture. With hand-selected dates in spring and autumn, seasonal highlights such as the lush pink cherry blossoms or the warm colors of autumn leaves can be seen throughout Japan. With a focus on scenic, spiritual, and historical places in Japan, this tour highlights main attractions and hidden-gems. Take this opportunity to experience Japan’s traditional lifestyle and rich culture firsthand while also seeing the highlights that make Japan what it is today. Let All Japan Tours plan your trip and show you the true Spirit of Japan.