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Japan

Awesome Asia: The Best of Japan With Your Grandchild

Program No. 23479RJ
Japan is a country filled with contrasts, from lively cities to quiet temples. Alongside your grandchild, explore the best of Japan on an awesome adventure from Tokyo to Hiroshima.
Program
At a Glance
Duration
14 days
Program Begins
Tokyo
Program Concludes
Osaka
Group Type
Small Group
Meals
25 ( 12B, 8L, 5D )
Activity Level
As soon as you and your grandchild step off the plane in Japan, you will realize you are stepping into a world completely unlike your own. The bright lights of Tokyo and the thriving city life are sure to be the first things that catch your eye, but just a short journey away are serene temples offering a welcome from a giant, smiling Buddha. Alongside your grandchild, discover a country full of surprises from ninjas and Zen gardens to castles and shrines. Learn about the facets of Japanese culture that are so different from our own, such as how to become a geisha. Discuss the atomic bombs that were dropped on Japan to end WWII and what it means today. Join experts on this exciting two-week Asian learning adventure.
Best of all, you'll...
  • Stroll through shrines surrounded by forest and venture to temples that are unlike anything you have ever seen, as you learn how important they are to the locals.
  • Explore one of the best-preserved castles in Japan and learn how it was built to fend off invaders.
  • Get a real taste of Japanese life during a sushi-making class and in a fun manga drawing class.
Activity Level
Keep the Pace
Walking up to three miles at a time over varied terrain, adding up to five miles a day over the course of the day. Standing at least three hours daily; climbing stairs, getting on/off public transport, sitting on the floor Japanese-style at times, carrying own luggage. If you believe you require wheelchair assistance to get through an airport you are not fit enough to participate in this program.
Small Group (13 to 24)
Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures offer small, personal experiences with groups of 13 to 24 participants.
Suggested Reading List
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Assurance Plan

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Sustainable Travel

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