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Japan

Northern Japan: Ancient History and Scenic Beauty

Program No. 23090RJ
Experience a uniquely beautiful side of Japan as you venture back to its roots through ancient temples, elaborate shrines and colorful gardens on expert-led excursions.

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LODGING & MEALS
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May 17, 2026 - May 30, 2026
May 27, 2025 - Jun 09, 2025
Sep 16, 2025 - Sep 29, 2025
Sep 30, 2025 - Oct 13, 2025
May 17, 2026 - May 30, 2026
May 31, 2026 - Jun 13, 2026
Sep 20, 2026 - Oct 03, 2026
Oct 04, 2026 - Oct 17, 2026
Lodging and meal options may differ by date. Select a date to see the information specific to that date.
What You'll Eat
12 Breakfasts
7 Lunches
8 Dinners
Total: 27 Meals
Where You'll Stay
4 NIGHTS
Location: Tokyo
Founded 130 years ago, this hotel is located on the Toki-no-Kane Street in Nihonbashi which originated with the Toki-no-Kane (one of the bell towers) that was used to inform the residents of Edo of the time. Completely re-built from the ground up in the same location as the original, it re-opened in July of 2020. Styled to recapture the feel of old Edo, but with a modern flourish, the hotel welcomes guests with the concept of “a hotel that creates a new story that can only be felt here by thinking about the unique story created by our predecessors.” Featuring a large public bath more often found in smaller ryokan type inns, the hotel also has a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well conference rooms, and a coin laundry. It is conveniently located near the historic Nihonbashi district, and is less than a 10 minute ride from Tokyo station in an area with many restaurants. Twin (two bed) and Single (one bed) accommodations offered during the program.
1 NIGHT
Location: Utsunomiya-city
Newly opened in 2022 Spa and rooftop open air bath Twin (two bed) and Single accommodations offered during the program
2 NIGHTS
Location: Sendai
Comfortable hotel centrally located in downtown Sendai.
2 NIGHTS
Location: Iwate
Peaceful ryokan nestled within the rich natural beauty of Hanamaki in Iwate. Twin (two bed) and Single (one bed) accommodations offered during the program.
2 NIGHTS
Location: Aomori
3-star hotel ranked within 2020's Top 20 Best Breakfast Hotels in Japan. The area offers a friendly environment located near the Aomori Tourist Information Center, Utou Shrine and Aomori Bay Bridge, Aomori Fish Market, and others. Twin (two bed) and Single (one bed) accommodations offered during the program.
1 NIGHT
Location: Misawa
A modern Japanese Inn with themes of local traditional culture.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Tokyo
Founded 130 years ago, this hotel is located on the Toki-no-Kane Street in Nihonbashi which originated with the Toki-no-Kane (one of the bell towers) that was used to inform the residents of Edo of the time. Completely re-built from the ground up in the same location as the original, it re-opened in July of 2020. Styled to recapture the feel of old Edo, but with a modern flourish, the hotel welcomes guests with the concept of “a hotel that creates a new story that can only be felt here by thinking about the unique story created by our predecessors.” Featuring a large public bath more often found in smaller ryokan type inns, the hotel also has a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well conference rooms, and a coin laundry. It is conveniently located near the historic Nihonbashi district, and is less than a 10 minute ride from Tokyo station in an area with many restaurants. Twin (two bed) and Single (one bed) accommodations offered during the program.
1 NIGHT
Location: Utsunomiya-city
Newly opened in 2022 Spa and rooftop open air bath Twin (two bed) and Single accommodations offered during the program
2 NIGHTS
Location: Sendai
Comfortable hotel centrally located in downtown Sendai.
Hotel Shidotaira
2 NIGHTS
Location: Hanamaki Onsen
2 NIGHTS
Location: Aomori
Comfortable hotel centrally located in downtown Aomori, just a five minute walk from the station.
1 NIGHT
Location: Misawa
A modern Japanese Inn with themes of local traditional culture.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Tokyo
Founded 130 years ago, this hotel is located on the Toki-no-Kane Street in Nihonbashi which originated with the Toki-no-Kane (one of the bell towers) that was used to inform the residents of Edo of the time. Completely re-built from the ground up in the same location as the original, it re-opened in July of 2020. Styled to recapture the feel of old Edo, but with a modern flourish, the hotel welcomes guests with the concept of “a hotel that creates a new story that can only be felt here by thinking about the unique story created by our predecessors.” Featuring a large public bath more often found in smaller ryokan type inns, the hotel also has a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well conference rooms, and a coin laundry. It is conveniently located near the historic Nihonbashi district, and is less than a 10 minute ride from Tokyo station in an area with many restaurants. Twin (two bed) and Single (one bed) accommodations offered during the program.
1 NIGHT
Location: Utsunomiya-city
Newly opened in 2022 Spa and rooftop open air bath Twin (two bed) and Single accommodations offered during the program
2 NIGHTS
Location: Sendai
Comfortable hotel centrally located in downtown Sendai.
Hotel Shidotaira
2 NIGHTS
Location: Hanamaki Onsen
2 NIGHTS
Location: Aomori
Comfortable hotel centrally located in downtown Aomori, just a five minute walk from the station.
1 NIGHT
Location: Misawa
A modern Japanese Inn with themes of local traditional culture.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Tokyo
Founded 130 years ago, this hotel is located on the Toki-no-Kane Street in Nihonbashi which originated with the Toki-no-Kane (one of the bell towers) that was used to inform the residents of Edo of the time. Completely re-built from the ground up in the same location as the original, it re-opened in July of 2020. Styled to recapture the feel of old Edo, but with a modern flourish, the hotel welcomes guests with the concept of “a hotel that creates a new story that can only be felt here by thinking about the unique story created by our predecessors.” Featuring a large public bath more often found in smaller ryokan type inns, the hotel also has a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well conference rooms, and a coin laundry. It is conveniently located near the historic Nihonbashi district, and is less than a 10 minute ride from Tokyo station in an area with many restaurants. Twin (two bed) and Single (one bed) accommodations offered during the program.
3 NIGHTS
Location: Sendai
Comfortable hotel centrally located in downtown Sendai.
Hotel Shidotaira
2 NIGHTS
Location: Hanamaki Onsen
2 NIGHTS
Location: Aomori
Comfortable hotel centrally located in downtown Aomori, just a five minute walk from the station.
1 NIGHT
Location: Utsunomiya-city
Newly opened in 2022 Spa and rooftop open air bath Twin (two bed) and Single accommodations offered during the program
4 NIGHTS
Location: Tokyo
Founded 130 years ago, this hotel is located on the Toki-no-Kane Street in Nihonbashi which originated with the Toki-no-Kane (one of the bell towers) that was used to inform the residents of Edo of the time. Completely re-built from the ground up in the same location as the original, it re-opened in July of 2020. Styled to recapture the feel of old Edo, but with a modern flourish, the hotel welcomes guests with the concept of “a hotel that creates a new story that can only be felt here by thinking about the unique story created by our predecessors.” Featuring a large public bath more often found in smaller ryokan type inns, the hotel also has a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well conference rooms, and a coin laundry. It is conveniently located near the historic Nihonbashi district, and is less than a 10 minute ride from Tokyo station in an area with many restaurants. Twin (two bed) and Single (one bed) accommodations offered during the program.
3 NIGHTS
Location: Sendai
Comfortable hotel centrally located in downtown Sendai.
Hotel Shidotaira
2 NIGHTS
Location: Hanamaki Onsen
2 NIGHTS
Location: Aomori
Comfortable hotel centrally located in downtown Aomori, just a five minute walk from the station.
1 NIGHT
Location: Utsunomiya-city
Newly opened in 2022 Spa and rooftop open air bath Twin (two bed) and Single accommodations offered during the program
4 NIGHTS
Location: Tokyo
Founded 130 years ago, this hotel is located on the Toki-no-Kane Street in Nihonbashi which originated with the Toki-no-Kane (one of the bell towers) that was used to inform the residents of Edo of the time. Completely re-built from the ground up in the same location as the original, it re-opened in July of 2020. Styled to recapture the feel of old Edo, but with a modern flourish, the hotel welcomes guests with the concept of “a hotel that creates a new story that can only be felt here by thinking about the unique story created by our predecessors.” Featuring a large public bath more often found in smaller ryokan type inns, the hotel also has a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well conference rooms, and a coin laundry. It is conveniently located near the historic Nihonbashi district, and is less than a 10 minute ride from Tokyo station in an area with many restaurants. Twin (two bed) and Single (one bed) accommodations offered during the program.
3 NIGHTS
Location: Sendai
Comfortable hotel centrally located in downtown Sendai.
Hotel Shidotaira
2 NIGHTS
Location: Hanamaki Onsen
2 NIGHTS
Location: Aomori
Comfortable hotel centrally located in downtown Aomori, just a five minute walk from the station.
1 NIGHT
Location: Utsunomiya-city
Newly opened in 2022 Spa and rooftop open air bath Twin (two bed) and Single accommodations offered during the program
4 NIGHTS
Location: Tokyo
Founded 130 years ago, this hotel is located on the Toki-no-Kane Street in Nihonbashi which originated with the Toki-no-Kane (one of the bell towers) that was used to inform the residents of Edo of the time. Completely re-built from the ground up in the same location as the original, it re-opened in July of 2020. Styled to recapture the feel of old Edo, but with a modern flourish, the hotel welcomes guests with the concept of “a hotel that creates a new story that can only be felt here by thinking about the unique story created by our predecessors.” Featuring a large public bath more often found in smaller ryokan type inns, the hotel also has a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well conference rooms, and a coin laundry. It is conveniently located near the historic Nihonbashi district, and is less than a 10 minute ride from Tokyo station in an area with many restaurants. Twin (two bed) and Single (one bed) accommodations offered during the program.
3 NIGHTS
Location: Sendai
Comfortable hotel centrally located in downtown Sendai.
Hotel Shidotaira
2 NIGHTS
Location: Hanamaki Onsen
2 NIGHTS
Location: Aomori
Comfortable hotel centrally located in downtown Aomori, just a five minute walk from the station.
1 NIGHT
Location: Utsunomiya-city
Newly opened in 2022 Spa and rooftop open air bath Twin (two bed) and Single accommodations offered during the program





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