Insider's Japan

Date: Mon, March 25, 2024 - Sat, April 6, 2024

Trip Status: Taking Waitlist

Price: From $7,384

Activity Level: Moderate

Region: Asia & the Far East

Arrangements: Odysseys Unlimited

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A 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 imposing Imperial Palace, Meiji Shrine, and a calligrapher’s gallery.  Then 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.  Touring of Japan’s cultural capital, Kyoto, includes the beloved Golden Pavilion temple, the extravagant Nijo-jo Castle, and the important Fushimi Inari shrine.  Discover cosmopolitan Hiroshima, reborn from its atomic destruction, with an optional 3-day/2-night post-tour extension. 

Reservations and Information

To reserve, complete a registration form in the brochure and mail to Duke Travels, Box 90572, Durham, NC 27708, or call (919) 684-2988 to reserve conveniently over the phone and let us know you are mailing your reservation form to hold your space.

To learn more about our travel program or any of our upcoming trips, please contact us at duketravels@duke.edu or 919-684-2988

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Mode of Travel

Air & Land

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