SMALL GROUP Ma xi mum of LAND 24 Travele rs JO URNEY Japan Land of Cultural Treasures Inspiring Moments > From Buddhist temples to Shinto shrines and ancestral castles, explore a host of inspiring, sacred structures . > Soak up exquisite panoramas at Mount Fuji, a spiritual and physical symbol INCLUDED FEATURES recognized around the world. Accommodations (with baggage handling) Itinerary > Travel around Japan on the lightning- – 3 nights in Tokyo, Japan, at the Day 1 Depart gateway city fast Shinkansen (bullet train), an example deluxe Imperial Hotel Tokyo. Day 2 Arrive in Tokyo and transfer of Japanese engineering prowess. – 2 nights in Hakone at the to hotel > Uncover captivating history and culture deluxe Hakone Setsugetsuka . Day 3 Tokyo during visits to Tokyo’s Edo-Tokyo – 2 nights in Kanazawa at the Day 4 Tokyo Museum and Sensō-ji temple. deluxe Hotel Nikko Kanazawa. Day 5 Mount Fuji | Hakone > Take part in a time-honored tradition at a – 3 nights in Kyoto at the deluxe Day 6 Lake Ashi | Hakone Japanese tea ceremony. Day 7 Kanazawa Nikko Princess Kyoto . > Stroll through the Imperial Palace and Day 8 Kanazawa Kenroku-en gardens while learning Transfers (with baggage handling) Day 9 Komatsu | Kyoto – Deluxe motor coach transfers during about elegant Japanese garden design. Day 10 Kyoto the Land Program. > Admire the impressive skill, choreography Day 11 Kyoto and energy of a Taiko drumming group. Extensive Meal Program Day 12 Transfer to Osaka airport > Experience two UNESCO World – 10 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 4 dinners, and depart for gateway city including a Farewell Dinner; tea or coffee Heritage sites. with all meals, plus wine with dinner. Mount Fuji Flights and transfers included for AHI FlexAir participants. Your One-of-a-Kind Journey Note: Itinerary may change due to local conditions. – Discovery excursions highlight the Activity Level: We have rated all of our excursions with local culture, heritage and history. activity levels to help you assess this program’s physical expectations. Please call or visit our website for full details. – Expert-led Enrichment programs enhance your insight into the region. – AHI Sustainability Promise: We strive to make a positive, purposeful impact in the communities we visit. – AHI Connects: Local immersion. – Free time to pursue your own interests. – Welcome Reception. – A personal VOX headset to hear your English-speaking guide clearly. – Tipping of guides and drivers. – Complimentary travel mementos. 800-941-5457 www.k-state.com JAPAN ~ Land of Cultural Treasures Discovery Enrichment AHI Sustainability Promise Japanese Tea AHI Connects: > A to Zen of Japanese Gardens We strive to make a positive, purposeful Ceremony. A Japanese tea ceremony and Temples impact in the communities we visit, represents respect and harmony and is an whenever possible. integral part of Japanese heritage. Join a > Modern Japan | Thoughtful tea ceremony today and learn about this Environmental Impact choices to minimize our environmental significant cultural tradition. footprint: eco-friendly transportation, Taiko Drumming. AHI Connects: UNESCO World Heritage guided walks in lieu of bus tours and less Learn about this dynamic form of drum - plastic waste. ming that typically involves large drums 1. Fujisan, Sacred Place and Source | Ongoing initiatives to and choreographed movements. of Artistic Inspiration Social Impact support local businesses that employ and Tokyo. See Tokyo’s sights, including visits 2. Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto benefit people in the community. Curating to Sensō-ji, Tokyo’s oldest temple, the meaningful experiences by staying in Edo-Tokyo Museum for insight into intimately sized locales instead of cities Tokyo’s history and culture, and the affected by overtourism. gardens at the Imperial Palace. Continue Economic Impact | Community-based with a drive through the Ginza district, the tourism using expert local guides and city’s shopping and entertainment zone. lecturers, plus program scheduling during Tokyo Skytree. Take in city views from quieter, “shoulder seasons.” Japan’s tallest structure, the Tokyo Skytree, which soars over 2,000 feet. Mount Fuji. Journey to Mount Fuji, an iconic symbol of Japan, and stop at the AHI Travel Expertise Fuji Visitor Center and the Fujinomiya 5th Passenger Service Representative | Station where most climbers begin their Helps with everything from arranging flights ascent up the mountain. Plus, enjoy a visit to fulfilling special requests. to the Fujisan World Heritage Center, Travel Director | Manages all details designed by architect Shigeru Ban. to ensure a memorable trip. Hakone. Located at the base of Mount Tokyo Travel information | Prepares you fully Hakone, this pretty city is known for its for your journey. natural hot springs. Enjoy a scenic cruise | on Lake Ashinoko; then travel 3,115 feet Electives Expert local guides and lecturers Provide friendly, knowledgeable service and into the sky on Japan’s highest aerial We’ve designed an engaging extension to share their passion for their country. tramway to revel in scenic panoramas. take you further afield. This well-preserved Higashi Chaya-gai. Hiroshima Two-Night Extension. historic area, originally established for the Enhance your experience in Japan with two merchant classes and wealthy samurai, nights in Hiroshima. At the Hiroshima Peace Let us arrange your flights! features charming machiya , or traditional Memorial Park, visit the Peace Memorial AHI FlexAir | Our personalized wooden townhouses. Observe several Museum and the Atomic Bomb Dome, a air program features transfers, assistance operating chaya, the specially constructed tangible link to Hiroshima's past. Plus, and flexibility. teahouses where geisha entertain guests. enjoy the beauty of the mythical Itsukushima Kanazawa. Visit the Kenroku-en, one of Shrine. A train journey to Hiroshima is the Three Great Gardens of Japan, before included. continuing on to the D.T. Suzuki Museum DATES & PRICES and the Nomura Clan Samurai Home. Electives are available at an additional cost. Komatsu. Yunokuni no Mori is a craft Sept. 22 – Oct. 3, 2022 village where visitors can encounter and try their hand at genuine Japanese handi - Accommodations From Price $7,545 crafts, such as lacquerware and gold leaf application. Together, we’ll learn about the Imperial Hotel Tokyo Special Savings $250 fine art of Japanese paper making. Hakone Setsugetsuka Kyoto’s Temples. Spend two days Hotel Nikko Kanazawa Special Price $7,295 exploring some of Kyoto’s most historic and magnificent landmarks: the Heian Nikko Princess Kyoto VAT is an additional $495 per person. Shrine, the Sanjūsangen-dō temple, the All prices quoted are in USD, per person, based on Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Nijō Castle and double occupancy and do not include air transportation costs (unless otherwise stated). the richly decorated Kinkaku-ji. We’ll also learn to make typical Japanese sweets. Single accommodations are an additional $1,650 (lim - ited availability). The information in this flier is correct at the time of printing. Please visit our website to ensure that you receive the most current information. 2022_2.