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Tokyo, Kyoto & the Seto Inland Sea
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Length
10 Days
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Quality
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Starts in
Tokyo (Japan)
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Ends in
Kyoto (Japan)
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Available Tour Start Dates
MAR 22, 2027 to OCT 25, 2027
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Activity Level
No Rating Provided
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Style
Fully-Guided
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Language
English
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Guaranteed Date(s)
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Pricing listed is per person, based on double occupancy, and is the least expensive price for at least one departure date of this tour. Price is for the tour only. Additional items, including but not limited to, airfare (unless noted otherwise), travel insurance, and more, are additional.
$12,990.00
Overview
Visited During Tour
Kyoto (Japan) | Tokyo (Japan)
Dates, Offers & Prices
Tour Itinerary
More Details
Dates, Offers & Prices
The following are Tokyo, Kyoto & the Seto Inland Sea tour dates available from Tauck. Select a bonus offer graphic to view its details, including its terms.
Tour Itinerary
Tauck Tour Code OJ2027
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1Welcome to Tokyo
Arrive in Tokyo and transfer to the Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi. This evening, meet your Roam Director and fellow travelers for a welcome reception and dinner – an elegant introduction to Japan's culture of seasonality and precision.
- Meals Included:
- Dinner
Accommodations: Four Seasons Tokyo Otemachi -
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2sushi & city life
Tokyo reveals itself through its flavors. Begin with a guided walk through Tsukiji Outer Market before stepping into a private kitchen for a hands-on sushi-making experience. Later, experience the quiet ritual of a traditional tea ceremony before exploring Tokyo's vibrant street food scene.
YOUR CHOICE
Spend the afternoon exploring Tokyo's neighborhoods – or return to the hotel to relax before the evening food tour.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Accommodations: Four Seasons Tokyo Otemachi -
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3KINTSUGI & RAMEN
Discover the philosophy of kintsugi, repairing pottery with lacquer and gold to reveal beauty in imperfection. Then dive into Japan's beloved comfort food during a ramen culinary experience that explores the balance of broth, noodles, and toppings.
YOUR CHOICE
After lunch, you have free time to explore Tokyo or return to the hotel for time at leisure.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Accommodations: Four Seasons Tokyo Otemachi -
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4BULLET TRAIN TO SETODA
Travel west by Japan's iconic bullet train toward the Seto Inland Sea. Arrive in Setoda, where lemon groves and fishing harbors shape island life. Tonight, enjoy an omakase dinner highlighting the flavors of the surrounding sea.
YOUR CHOICE
Join a guided waterfront walk or enjoy free time before dinner.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodations: Azumi Setoda -
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5CYCLING THE SHIMANAMI KAIDO
Cycle along a section of the Shimanami Kaido, a scenic route connecting islands across the Seto Inland Sea. Choose the distance that suits you – from a relaxed coastal ride to a longer bridge crossing.
YOUR CHOICE
Continue exploring by bike, wander temples and art museums, or relax at the hotel.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations: Azumi Setoda -
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6KYOTO & SAKE TRADITIONS
Begin with optional Zen meditation before traveling by bullet train to Kyoto. Visit a family run sake brewery to learn the craft behind Japan's iconic drink before settling into your riverside hotel.
YOUR CHOICE
Enjoy time to explore Kyoto as you wish, possibly a walk along the Kamogawa River that runs right through the heart of downtown, or return to your hotel for time at leisure.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
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7TEMPLES & ZEN GARDENS
Visit Otagi Nenbutsu-ji, where more than 1,200 hand-carved stone figures line mossy hillside paths. Continue to Tenryu-ji, where Zen gardens frame still ponds and mountain views.
YOUR CHOICE
Explore Arashiyama's bamboo groves and river paths – or return to the hotel for time at leisure.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Accommodations: Ritz Carlton Kyoto -
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8FUSHIMI INARI
Walk beneath thousands of vermilion torii gates at Fushimi Inari Shrine. Later, explore Nishiki Market, Kyoto's lively "kitchen," where stalls offer everything from handcrafted knives to local sweets.
YOUR CHOICE
Hike higher along the shrine's forest trails or enjoy a shorter walk before spending the afternoon exploring Kyoto.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations: Ritz Carlton Kyoto -
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9KIYOMIZU-DERA & FAREWELL
Visit Kiyomizu-dera, the "Pure Water Temple," during a private encounter that offers deeper insight into its traditions. Tonight, gather for a farewell reception and dinner celebrating your journey through Japan.
YOUR CHOICE
Explore the pedestrian-only streets of Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka, offering a glimpse into the early 9th century with its iconic teahouses and stone-paved paths. Or, enjoy time at leisure back at your hotel.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodations: Ritz Carlton Kyoto -
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10Journey On
Enjoy a final breakfast before departing. Transfers are included to Kansai International Airport (KIX) or Osaka Itami Airport (ITM).
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
More Details
Tauck is informing us of the following additional details regarding their Tokyo, Kyoto & the Seto Inland Sea tour:
Tauck Values
The following is being included by Tauck on this tour:
- Step into a world where precision meets poetry. Wander neon-lit streets and hidden food alleys in Tokyo. Shape sushi with a master. Mend broken pottery with threads of gold. Glide across the countryside by bullet train toward a quieter rhythm—cycling seaside bridges, soaking in island stillness, lingering over an omakase dinner as the sun slips behind the Seto Inland Sea.
- In Kyoto, step inside centuries-old temples for a private encounter with a Buddhist monk. Walk beneath thousands of vermilion torii gates. Savor sake where it has been crafted for generations. Japan reveals itself slowly—with intention, and space to explore it your way.
Pricing listed above for tours is per person, in US Dollars, and is based on double occupancy. Pricing may change for other occupancy types. Pricing is based on the last time the vendor electronically sent us pricing data, which varies by vendor (usually occurs overnight or multiple times throughout each day).
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