“Best of Japan”
This item appears on page 52 of the August 2015 issue.
15 days, 14 nights. Some meals. Overnights at ryokans (traditional inns). Highlights: In Tokyo, Tsukiji Fish Market, Ginza district, Tokyo Skytree (world’s second-tallest structure)/in Kamakura, Bamboo Temple/soak in hot springs at Hakone Yumoto Onsen/in Takayama, temples, sake breweries/400-year-old Himeji Castle/in Hiroshima, Peace Memorial Museum & Park/in Kyoto, Nijo Castle. Land, $4,144-$4,994 ppdo, based on dates. Single supp., $494-$594. Samurai Tours (Denver, CO; 866/316-7268, www.samuraitours.com).