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8 Day Feudal Japan Guided Tour

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8 Day Feudal Japan Guided Tour

About this activity

This trip is designed to help future history enthusiasts learn all about the lives of those living during Japan's Feudal Era.

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At a glance

Duration
8 days
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 10 people
People per booking
1–10
Guide
English
Operated by
Anthro Tours

Ages: Adults (20–35 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Lunch
  • Included: Dinner
  • Included: Food Costs
  • Included: Breakfast
  • Included: Lodging

Not included

  • Not included: Private transportation

Itinerary

Day 1 · Arrival Day

  1. Kyoto

    6 hours

    Our guides will welcome participants to Kyoto with dinner and welcoming the guests to their hotels/hostels.

Hotel rooms or hostel dorms in Kyoto

Day 2 · Samurai

  1. Samurai Ninja Museum With Experience

    3 hours Admission included

    Our guides will take you to tour Kyoto's Samurai & Ninja Museum to learn about the real history of samurai from local experts.

  2. Nijo Castle

    3 hours Admission included

    Our guides will then bring you to Nijo Castle to tour the grounds of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Hotel rooms or hostel dorms in Kyoto

Day 3 · Imperial Family

  1. Katsura Imperial Villa

    3 hours Admission included

    Our guides will then take you to explore the Katsura Imperial Villa with a local guide to learn more about the history and legacy of Japan's Imperial past.

  2. Kyoto Imperial Palace

    one hour Admission included

    We'll then head to the Kyoto Imperial Palace to learn more about the political history of Feudal Japan.

Hotel rooms or hostel dorms in Kyoto

Day 4 · Culinary Japan

  1. Nishiki Market

    3 hours

    Our guides will take you to explore Kyoto's Nishiki Market where you'll have the opportunity to shop for souvenirs and try local food still created using techniques in use for hundreds of years.

  2. Stop 2

    3 hours Admission included

    Our guides will then take you to one of the oldest tea houses in Japan where you'll get a chance to drink tea the way tea drinkers in Japan had during the Feudal Era, then explore nearby historical architecture.

Hotel rooms or hostel dorms in Kyoto

Day 5 · Religious History

  1. Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine

    3 hours Admission included

    We'll start the day by exploring Kyoto's famous Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine to learn about the religious history of Feudal Japan and the influences of Shinto and Buddhist faiths.

  2. Stop 2

    3 hours Admission included

    We'll then explore the grounds of the Rokuon-ji Temple better known as the Golden Pavilion to learn more about the religious side of Feudal Japanese culture

Hotel rooms or hostel dorms in Kyoto

Day 6 · Sannenzaka Ninenzaka Day Trip

  1. Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center

    6 hours

    Our guides will than take you to the nearby neighborhood of Sannenzaka Ninenzaka to explore the historical architecture and explore more shops where you can find locally made souvenirs and snacks.

Hotel rooms or hostel dorms in Kyoto

Day 7 · Free Day

  1. Kyoto

    6 hours

    Free Day for participants to explore the city.

Hotel rooms or hostel dorms in Kyoto

Day 8 · Departure

  1. Kyoto

    6 hours

    Our guides will then escort you to the train station one last time to help make sure you get started on your return journey home.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • For those arriving by air, take the train to the main station in Kyoto where we will meet you at the station.

End point

  • For those arriving by air, take the train to the main station in Kyoto where we will meet you at the station.

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

  • Travel time is included in the Total Tour Duration

Options

  • Hostel Dorms

    Note on Hostel Dorms: *Please note Hostel Dorms are only available to those aged 18-35

  • Private Hotel Room

    Private Hotel Room: Private hotel room(s) for you and/or your party

  • Shared Hotel Rooms

    Note on Shared Hotel Rooms: We may pair you with other individuals of the same gender/sex in a single hotel room (with multiple beds

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