Want something extra for that ultimate authentic experience? - these tours are recommended ...

Magical China and Japan has extensive booking network in the Far East which enable us to provide comprehensive add-on options. Most of these tours are operated on a daily basis, for minimum 2 people.

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You can also opt for a hotel upgrade in Hakone providing either a western style room or traditional Japanese Ryokan and spar accommodation. Ask for details.

Imperial Palace (drive by), Tasaki Pearl Gallery, Sumida River Cruise, Asakusa Kannon Temple, Nakamise Shopping street, Kappabashi (drive through), Ueno and Akihabara (drive through).

Japanese lunch at Ginza Isomura with traditional Japanese atmosphere is included.

The evening tour includes an authentic Japanese meal of Tempra, Sashimi, Sukiyaki or vegetarian. After dinner, go through Odaiba and over the Rainbow Bridge to Roppongi Hills, and see the stunning night view of Tokyo, if weather permitted. .

Optional day tour from Tokyo to the ancient city of Nikko World Heritage site, set in spectacular mountain scenery we visit the Tohogu Shrine.

Deluxe motorcoach drive to Nikko via Tohoku Expressway. Visit the beautiful Toshogu Shrine built in 17th century. I-Ro-Ha-Zaka Zigzag Driveway, Japanese style lunch at a local restaurant, Kegon Waterfall, drive along Lake Chuzenji at foot of Mt. Nantai, Return to Tokyo. Tour disbands on arrival at Ginza. Guide will assist means of transportation to return to your hotel. Lunch included.

With your guide take local trains to the small and fascinating former capital city, Kamakura. With its numerous temples, shrines and other historical monuments. Your guide will take you on a walking tour to see The Great Buddha, Hase Kannon Temple and Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine. Includes Japanese style lunch.

As one of Japan's most traditional and popular sports, Sumo with roots dating back centuries. Enjoy the tournament while listening to English commentary on your own headset. Match are held on Jan 11-25, May 10-24 & Sep 13-27.

Lake Kawaguchi, is one of the Mt Fuji lakes nestled near the base of the mountain. Your stay will be in a Ryokan tradition Japanese style Inn (japanese style room), where you can relax and enjoy tradition Japanese meals and relax and bath in open air and indoor hot springs spa with spectacular views of Mt Fuji from your spa. Fishing and hiking is also possible by the lakeside. A completely unforgettable experience, this excursion can be incorporated into all our Japan holiday Packages and tailor-made itineraries.

Include breakfast and dinner at Ryokan. Round trip from Tokyo by Highway bus (approx travel time 1.45 hour)

Nara is a ancient capital city of Japan (before Kyoto), known as the cradle of Japan's arts & crafts. The restful rural city was were Buddhism first flourished in Japan and is home to many ancient temples and historic relics.

Tour from Kyoto with Japanese lunch included: Todaiji Temple, Deer Park, Kasuga Shrine. (rates is higher in weekend & special days).

Available for most tours visiting Kyoto, however operates certain days only. Please enquire when booking.

Visit includes Heian Shrine, Sanjusangendo Hall & Kiyomizu Temple, where part of the scene of 'Memory of Geisha' was filmed here.

Attend traditional Tea ceremony, enjoy the most nutritious Zen style Tempura supper, visit Gion Corner and watch a a delightful pageant of seven Japanese traditional arts. (Available in certain days only please check before booking)

Enjoy watching and arranging the unique Japanese styles of flower arrangement and compare them with Western styles.

Origami is the Japanese art of folding papar into various shapes. Try many kinds of folding papers “Crane” which is well known in the world, for display and practical one you can use in your daily life.

The arrangement will give women a chance to wear furisode and men a chance to try haori and hakama. .

Try many kinds of folding papers “Crane” which is well known in the world, for display and practical one you can use in your daily life.

This is such a traditional part of Japanese culture and you even have a chance to make the Tea yourself! Tea ceremony is an ideal way to experience typical Japanese aesthetics. Learn about the customs and hospitality of tea ceremony, and try to prepare a bowl of powdered green tea by yourself.

Try many kinds of folding papers “Crane” which is well known in the world, for display and practical one you can use in your daily life.

Learn how to cook typical Japanese dishes such as tempura, sushi and other healthy home favorite at Japanese private home with recipes written in English. You will have chance to taste them as well!

Optional evening tour to Gifu to watch Cormorant Night Fishing from fishing gallery boat, an unique method of fishing mentioned in a poem found even in the Kojiki, compiled in 712.

The custom has been kept up to today in Japan but one on the River Nagara in Gifu Prefecture is well-known The fishing takes place at night with torch light. Japanese style box dinner included. Operated between 12 May and 13 October.