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Japan has easily become linked with the’Land of Enchantment’ and, even though it’s a modern and technologically-savvy society, it isn’t without its culture, beauty and history.  That’s the reason why guided tours of Japan are so popular for couples and families alike. 

most all guided tours of Japan start by flying into the Tokyo Narita Airport.  Many tours allow you a night’s rest before heading off to see the sights in Tokyo, a giant town of more than eight million people.  You’ll visit the Meiji
Shrine-a fantastic Shinto monument erected within a synthetic forest.  After that, you’ll probably travel to the Imperial
Palace plaza where you may see the Imperial Palace of the Emperor of Japan.  Most of the palace is off limits but it’s got a lovely East Gardens for visitors to stroll in. 

Many steered tours in Tokyo will take you to the Asakusa Kannon church and the nearby Nakamise Shopping Arcade, where visitors can go shopping at their leisure for keepsakes or other items.  Later that night, walk the streets of Tokyo with your tour director to take in the stunning lights of this lovely town.  The following day, you can take an excursion to Kamakura, which is the home of the Great Buddha-a shrine that’s 750 years old. 

After seeing the Great Buddha, may guided tours of the area will take you on a dramatic drive to Hakone so you can take a wire auto ride and get the very best views of Mount Fuji, if the weather cooperates.  Guests can choose a thrilling ride on the bullet train back to Tokyo. 

After you’ve seen a lot of Tokyo and surrounding area, most guided tours of Japan will take you up to Matsumoto, considered the gateway to the japanese Alps.  There you may visit the Matsumoto Castle-a fortress all the way back to 1593.  Nearby is the Japan Folklore Museum and a nice way to see artifacts from Japan in their natural setting. 

Later, most led tours of Japan will take you to Takayama where you may visit the local farmer’s market and travel to the San Machi Suji historical district, famous for distilleries that make Japanese sake.  Nearby are lovely lacquerware shops that make items perfect for keepsake shopping.  Also nearby is the Kusakabe Heritage House, a wonderful place to see standard Eastern architecture from the late 19th Century. 

the following stop on many led tours of Japan is the Hida Minzoku-Mura folk village-a large collection of traditional Eastern buildings, including farmhouses.  There, you can enjoy demonstrations of craft-making,eg lacquer making, silk dying, basket weaving and wood carving. 

Most guided tours of Japan will take you through the mountainous areas, including the Shokawa Valley and onto the hamlet of Shirakawa.  This is a remote region of Japan that’s home to many world heritage sites.  Enjoy standard Eastern food with your tour mates. 

the subsequent stop on most steered tours of Japan is Kyoto, a lovely town and home to the interesting Nijo Castle, built as the official residence of Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu in 1603.  Nearby is Kinkakuji, the church of the Gold Pavilion and several shrines and gardens.  Kyoto is home to numerous temples, shrines and palaces and is a place you’ll be wanting to spend 2 days visiting. 

As you’ve traveled so far north, most guided tours will then take you to Osaka and to the Kansai Airport for your departure home.  Hopefully, you have taken in loads of japanese food and culture, and you’ve enjoyed their unique food.

Where do you want to travel in the world? For an idea of where to go on your next vacation, visit famouswonders.com. While you are on the site, also take a look at Meiji Mura Japan.