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

nearly all steered tours of Japan start by flying into the Tokyo Narita Airport.  Many tours enable you a night’s rest before heading off to see the sights in Tokyo, an enormous town of more than 8,000,000 people.  You’ll visit the Meiji
Shrine-a wonderful Shinto monument erected inside a man-made forest.  After that, you’ll likely travel to the Imperial
Palace square where you’ll see the Imperial Palace of the Emperor of Japan.  Almost all of the palace is off boundaries but it’s got a lovely East Gardens for visitors to walk in. 

Many steered tours in Tokyo will take you to the Asakusa Kannon temple and the nearby Nakamise mall, where visitors can buy at their leisure for mementos or other items.  Later that night, walk the streets of Tokyo with your tour director to take in the stunning lights of this beautiful city.  Next day, you can take an excursion to Kamakura, which is the home of the Great Buddha-a shrine that is 750 years old. 

After seeing the Great Buddha, may steered tours of the area will take you on a picturesque drive to Hakone so you can take a cable auto ride and get the best perspectives of Mount Fuji, if the weather cooperates.  Guests can select a thrilling ride on the bullet train back to Tokyo. 

After you’ve seen a lot of Tokyo and surrounding area, most steered tours of Japan will take you up to Matsumoto, considered the gateway to the Eastern Alps.  There you may visit the Matsumoto Castle-a fortress dating back to 1593.  Nearby is the Japan Folklore Museum and a pleasant 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 historic district, famous for distilleries that make Japanese sake.  Nearby are lovely lacquerware shops which make items excellent for memento shopping.  Also nearby is the Kusakabe Heritage House, a lovely place to see conventional jap 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 japanese buildings, including farmhouses.  There, you can enjoy demonstrations of craft-making, such as lacquer making, silk dying, basket weaving and wood carving. 

Most led tours of Japan will take you thru the mountainous areas, including the Shokawa Valley and onto the town of Shirakawa.  This is a remote area of Japan that is home to many world heritage sites.  Enjoy traditional japanese food with your tour mates. 

the following stop on most guided tours of Japan is Kyoto, a nice city and home to the interesting Nijo Castle, built as the official residence of Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu in 1603.  Nearby is Kinkakuji, the temple of the Gold Pavilion and many shrines and gardens.  Kyoto is home to numerous churches, shrines and palaces and is a place you’ll want 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 have enjoyed their unique food.

For more information about travel and useful tips for tourists, visit famouswonders.com and check out Meiji Mura Museum.