(10 Days - Departs Daily on a Private Basis)
Tokyo, Kurashiki, Hiroshima, Himeji Castle,

Kyoto, Nara, Hakone and Mt. Fuji

Japan has become one of the most popular family destinations in the world -- and rightly so.  It's a safe country, with a level of friendliness and hospitality that surpasses many other destinations.

Japan's hotels are extremely luxurious, with modern amenities and services.  Sightseeing options are so extensive that all family members are guaranteed to be pleased.

Artisans of Leisure works closely with families to design itineraries that suit the interests and needs of each member. Below is a sample Japan family tour.

Tokyo

• Enjoy a guided tour of Tokyo's trendiest streets for teenagers and view the latest fashions and technology.

• Children of all ages will love the toy floors and food halls at the department stores, while adults can admire the exquisite lacquerware and pottery on the housewares floor.
  
  
• Visit Tokyo's famed electronics district, Akihabara, and visit enormous shrines in Tokyo, unlike anything seen in the U.S.
  
  
• Visit the Edo-Tokyo Museum to learn about life in traditional Japan, and have lunch at a noodle restaurant where sumo wrestlers dine every day.
  
  

Kurashiki and Hiroshima

• Travel via bullet train to the picturesque small town of Kurashiki, lined with canals and ancient white storage buildings (kura) that have been transformed into restaurants, inns, museums, and shops.

• Take a day excursion to nearby Hiroshima and tour the educational and extremely moving Hiroshima Peace Park.
  
  
• Visit Miyajima Island, one of Japan's most scenic spots.
  
  

Himeji Castle, Kyoto, Nara, Hakone and Mt. Fuji

• En route to Kyoto, visit Himeji Castle, Japan's most intact medieval castle.

• Kyoto will impress the entire family: Walk through enormous bamboo forests; learn about origami and experience a tea ceremony at a private home; visit awe-inspiring mountain-top temples and shrines.
  
  

• See Geisha in the Gion district.

• Sample the local culinary specialties.

• In Hakone, take a gondola ride past Mt. Fuji, and a stay at a luxury ryokan with outdoor hot springs.

Day 01	Arrive Tokyo Arrival transfer to Grand Hyatt Tokyo for 2 nights.
Day 02	Tokyo Half-day private tour: Asakasa Kannon Temple, Harajuku & Shibuya, Edo Tokyo Museum, Ginza. Afternoon at leisure. (B)
Day 03	Tokyo - Kurashiki First-class bullet train and local train to Kurashiki for 2 nights. Afternoon tour in Kurashiki. (B)
Day 04	Hiroshima & Miyajima excursion First-class bullet train to Hiroshima to tour city and Miyajima Island. Return to Kurashiki late afternoon. (B)
Day 05	Kurashiki - Himeji - Kyoto Trains to Himeji Castle en route to Kyoto for 4 nights. Afternoon private touring in Kyoto. (B)
Days 06 & 07	Kyoto Private touring in Kyoto, including a home visit to learn origami and enjoy a tea ceremony.  Visit local markets, favorite temples and shrines, and an excursion to Nara. (B)
Day 08	Kyoto - Hakone First-class bullet train to Hakone, afternoon private touring of Mt. Fuji and Hakone highlights. Overnight at Gora Kadan. Kaiseki dinner at ryokan. (B,D)
Day 09	Hakone - Tokyo Transfer to Tokyo to the Four Seasons Marunouchi for overnight. (B)
Day 10	Depart Japan At leisure until airport transfer for departure flight. (B)