Highlights

• Delight in an entertaining sumo wrestling show while savouring a traditional Chanko-Nabe (a sumo hotpot-style stew) lunch.
• Delve into the stunning art form of Japanese black ink calligraphy and try your hand at perfecting this ancient art.
• Partake in a hands-on class where you'll make tofu and mix up shichimi, the famous Japanese seven-spice blend — then enjoy your delicious dishes for lunch.
• Enjoy a tasting experience at a local sake brewery and learn how Japan’s drink of choice is made.
• Dive into the world of pre-modern Japan with a fun, interactive session on the way of the Samurai. Unleash your inner warrior and learn their legendary skills.

Inclusions

• Small group of max. 20 travellers
• Return economy-class flights from Australia to Japan. Taxes included
• Airport transfers on the first and last day of the tour
• All touring in air-conditioned vehicles
• 4 bullet train journeys in Japan
• 2 Limited Express train journeys in Japan
• 12 nights in 3–4-star hotels
• 1 nights in traditional ryokan guesthouse, Hakone
• 13 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 5 dinners, including group welcome and farewell dinners
• English-speaking locally based national guide
• Tipping is not part of the Japanese culture, so tips are not expected