8 Day Feudal Japan Guided Tour

Kyoto, Japan
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Duration8 days
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 10 travelers

Overview

This trip is designed to help future history enthusiasts learn all about the lives of those living during Japan's Feudal Era.

Options

Shared Hotel Rooms

Note on Shared Hotel Rooms: We may pair you with other individuals of the same gender/sex in a single hotel room (with multiple beds

Hostel Dorms

Note on Hostel Dorms: *Please note Hostel Dorms are only available to those aged 18-35

Private Hotel Room

Private Hotel Room: Private hotel room(s) for you and/or your party

What's included

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Food Costs
  • Breakfast
  • Lodging
  • Private transportation

What to expect

Day 1: Arrival Day
  1. Kyoto
    6h
    Our guides will welcome participants to Kyoto with dinner and welcoming the guests to their hotels/hostels.
Day 2: Samurai
  1. Samurai Ninja Museum With Experience
    3h · Admission ticket included
    Our guides will take you to tour Kyoto's Samurai & Ninja Museum to learn about the real history of samurai from local experts.
  2. Nijo Castle
    3h · Admission ticket included
    Our guides will then bring you to Nijo Castle to tour the grounds of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Day 3: Imperial Family
  1. Katsura Imperial Villa
    3h · Admission ticket included
    Our guides will then take you to explore the Katsura Imperial Villa with a local guide to learn more about the history and legacy of Japan's Imperial past.
  2. Kyoto Imperial Palace
    1h · Admission ticket included
    We'll then head to the Kyoto Imperial Palace to learn more about the political history of Feudal Japan.
Day 4: Culinary Japan
  1. Nishiki Market
    3h
    Our guides will take you to explore Kyoto's Nishiki Market where you'll have the opportunity to shop for souvenirs and try local food still created using techniques in use for hundreds of years.
  2. 3h · Admission ticket included
    Our guides will then take you to one of the oldest tea houses in Japan where you'll get a chance to drink tea the way tea drinkers in Japan had during the Feudal Era, then explore nearby historical architecture.
Day 5: Religious History
  1. Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
    3h · Admission ticket included
    We'll start the day by exploring Kyoto's famous Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine to learn about the religious history of Feudal Japan and the influences of Shinto and Buddhist faiths.
  2. 3h · Admission ticket included
    We'll then explore the grounds of the Rokuon-ji Temple better known as the Golden Pavilion to learn more about the religious side of Feudal Japanese culture
Day 6: Sannenzaka Ninenzaka Day Trip
  1. Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center
    6h
    Our guides will than take you to the nearby neighborhood of Sannenzaka Ninenzaka to explore the historical architecture and explore more shops where you can find locally made souvenirs and snacks.
Day 7: Free Day
  1. Kyoto
    6h
    Free Day for participants to explore the city.
Day 8: Departure
  1. Kyoto
    6h
    Our guides will then escort you to the train station one last time to help make sure you get started on your return journey home.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

For those arriving by air, take the train to the main station in Kyoto where we will meet you at the station.

End point

For those arriving by air, take the train to the main station in Kyoto where we will meet you at the station.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Travel time is included in the Total Tour Duration

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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