
Dr. Margaret McKean P'05
Professor Emerita of Political Science
Date: Mon, April 18, 2022 - Sat, April 30, 2022
Trip Status: Taking Reservations
Price: From $6,584
Activity Level: Active
Region: Asia
Arrangements: Odysseys Unlimited
Download the brochureA truly foreign and fascinating land of rich traditions and dizzying modernity is revealed on this well-crafted 13-day small group tour. See Tokyo and Kyoto’s highlights, engage in local life, and head off the beaten path to alluring historic destinations. Begin in amazing Tokyo, where sightseeing includes the Imperial Palace, the famed Ginza district, and Tokyo National Museum. Encounter magnificent Mt. Fuji and cruise on scenic Ashi Lake. After overnighting in a traditional ryokan inn, travel by express train to lovely Takayama in the Japanese Alps. A traditional tea ceremony and a cooking class offer opportunities to experience Japanese culture firsthand. In culturally rich Kanazawa, visit famed Kenrokuen Garden and a gold leaf museum. Tour Japan’s cultural capital, Kyoto, seeing the beloved Golden Pavilion temple and the Gion geisha district; and explore Nara, Japan’s 8th-century capital. Discover cosmopolitan Hiroshima, reborn from its atomic destruction, on an optional 3-day/2-night post-tour extension.
To reserve, complete a registration form in the brochure and fax it to (919) 660-0148 or call (919) 684-2988 to reserve conveniently over the phone.
To learn more about our travel program or any of our upcoming trips, please contact us at travel@daa.duke.edu or 919-684-2988
Professor Emerita of Political Science