Learn about geisha girls, sample a few shots of sake and cheer on contestants during a sumo wrestling contest. Welcome to Japan...

Watch thousands of locals parade colourful lanterns and vibrant paper decorations through the streets of Tokyo. Admire creative artificial cherry blossom bobbing above the crowd to the sound of rhythmic drums, illuminated in the lanterns’ glow during October’s Oeshiki Festival.

Flock to Tokyo in spring to stroll through parks bursting with real cherry blossom in the heart of this sophisticated, high-tech city. Discover rustic shops alongside boutiques full of the latest international fashion, modern art galleries and charming shrines, and pick up the latest gadgets in the Akihabara area of Tokyo – computer heaven.

Cheer on contestants during a sumo wrestling tournament in Tokyo, or indulge with a few shots at a sake brewery. Join chanting pilgrims on a climb up the steps of enlightenment at Minobusan Kuonji Temple, and make traditional Japanese paper – Washi – at Nakatomi Washino-Sato.

You can stay in the ancient imperial city of Kyoto and explore Nijo Castle, each step on the ‘nightingale floor’ omitting a squeak designed to warn against intruders. Create Japanese sweets and a Kaiseki lunch during a cooking lesson at a local restaurant, or visit Kanikakuni – a former geisha house – to get dressed up in a kimono and learn about the history of this traditional form of entertainment.

Explore fascinating Japan and iconic Mount Fuji soon with one of our escorted tours, or relax in one of our hand-picked luxury hotels. Book today.

 

Article added 3rd April 2009.

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