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Forget everything your mother taught you about table manners. In Japan, it’s perfectly acceptable to slurp! Get ready to joyously drink in traditional hot sake, green tea, big brothy noodle bowls and the delicious views from neon-lit Tokyo to historic Kyoto. Peaks, palaces, pavilions, and pagodas provide picture-perfect backdrops for your photos, but don’t expect to stand still for very long on this enthralling tour of Japan. A hands-on calligraphy class, a special kimono fitting, an interactive cooking demonstration, and a gold-leaf design class—where you’ll make your own keepsake bento box—are all part of the fun. Browse the produce at a Takayama farmer’s market, stroll through Kanazawa’s famous Kenroku-en gardens and experience the thrill of a ride on the famous bullet train. Prepare to be floored in more ways than one! End your exploration of Japan in Osaka. Hop on the bullet train from Kyoto to Osaka where you will visit the Osaka Castle and Minami, the city's most famous entertainment district where the locals go for fun.

Travel the world’s largest continent on a Seabourn luxury cruise, where every experience resonates with the opulence and cultural splendour of Asia’s blend of traditions and landscapes. Sail up the Saigon River into Ho Chi Minh City.

Your Fly, Tour & Cruise Package Includes:

• $1,200 flight credit per person
• 12 night Visions of Japan with Osaka guided tour with Globus, Tokyo to Osaka
• Includes hand-picked accommodation, 21 meals, sightseeing highlights, local guides plus more
• 1 night accommodation in Osaka
• 14 night Japan, Hong Kong, Vietnam & Taiwan cruise onboard Seabourn Encore, Osaka to Singapore
• All onboard meals in dining venues
• Includes all ocean-front suites, world-class dining, complimentary premium spirits, Wi-Fi plus more
• 3 nights accommodation in Singapore with breakfast
• Marina Bay Sands SkyPark with Gardens by the Bay
• Select private transfers

Pricing is per person twin share and based on travel 02 November – 02 December 2026

Solo traveller pricing available. Please speak to one of our travel consultants for more details.

Marina Bay Sands SkyPark with Gardens by the Bay

Experience breathtaking views of Singapore from the iconic Marina Bay Sands SkyPark! Perched 57 stories high, this architectural marvel offers a stunning 360-degree panorama of the city skyline, the shimmering Marina Bay, and the lush Gardens by the Bay. 

Tour Itinerary:

Day 1: Konnichiwa, Japan!

Welcome to Tokyo, Japan’s capital city. Hotel check-in is available mid-afternoon.

Day 2: Monumental Metropolis

Start with a visit to Meiji Shrine, a magnificent 20th-century Shinto monument set in a man-made forest. Then, learn to write like a local during a calligraphy lesson with a master calligrapher, and partake in a Globus Local Favourite tea ceremony. Last stop is the Asakusa Kannon Temple and Nakamise shopping arcade. Tonight, join your travel companions at a welcome dinner hosted by your Tour Director.

Day 3: Tokyo to Go

Enjoy a full day at your leisure to explore the city.

Day 4: Soaring Heights & Sweeping Sights

Travel south to the beautiful Five Lakes region. From a bullet train ride to dizzying views of Mount Fuji to a cruise on Lake Ashi, your day is a feast for the eyes.

Day 5: City to Farm to Table

Journey to Matsumoto, gateway to the ruggedly beautiful Japanese Alps. Visit a local wasabi farm and Matsumoto Castle, a National Treasure of Japan dating back to the 16th Century. Tonight, enjoy a wonderful Japanese-style dinner at your hotel.

Day 6: Takayama Treasures

Today begins at the morning market, where farmers display locally grown fruits, vegetables, and flowers. Visit Takayama Jinya, a former government office during the Edo Period from 1692-1868. This well-preserved building is a national historic site and the only remaining building of its kind in Japan. End with a fun Globus Local Favourite sake tasting. This evening, you have the option to stay in a traditional Japanese ryokan (additional fee and pre-booking required).

Day 7: Enchanting Valleys & Tranquil Gardens

This morning, enjoy a scenic drive through the mountainous Shokawa Valley to Shirakawa, a remote region of Japan home to several UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Explore the unique Gassho-Zukuri style (joined hands) thatched houses that can be found only here. Continue to the castle town of Kanazawa, situated between the mountains and the Sea of Japan. Explore Kenroku-en Garden and take part in a gold leaf class, where you’ll learn about this ancient craft and make your own bento box.

Day 8: Golden Gift

This morning, drive south to Kyoto. On arrival, visit the stunning Kinkakuji, the Temple of the Gold Pavilion. Next, visit Yuzen Handmade Corner to learn about the Yuzen dyeing technique used to decorate kimonos by painting dye directly on the cloth. Make your own souvenir using this traditional method. End the day at Sanjusajendo Temple, famous for its 1,001 statues of Kannon, the Buddhist goddess of mercy. Flanking the main statue are 1,000 more life-sized statues, covered in gold leaf, with 40 arms believed to have the power to save 25 worlds!

Day 9: Sushi, Shrines & Temples

Today’s sightseeing starts with the city’s most important sites: Fushimi Inari Shrine and Kiyomizu Temple. Then, participate in a Globus Local Favourite Japanese cooking class for lunch, and have fun with the opportunity to try on a traditional kimono.

Day 10: Larger than Life

Travel to nearby Nara to visit Kasuga Shrine and Todaiji Temple, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Tonight, your Tour Director hosts a farewell dinner to celebrate your discovery of Japan.

Day 11: Old Town to the Big City

Transfer by bullet train to Osaka, known for its food, history, and nightlife. Join your Local Guide for enriching discoveries in the city.

Day 12: Osaka on Your Time

Enjoy a full day at your leisure.

Day 13: Say it Ain’t Sayonara

Your tour ends with breakfast this morning.

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