Zoom Japan

One of the first thing that travelers notice about Japan is its appreciation of beauty, quality, and attention to detail. This is particularly evident at hotels and restaurants, and it is interesting to note that Tokyo has more Michelin star restaurants than any other city in the world. They believe that food tastes better when it is attractive, and we think they are right. Also, when you buy items at a store, you will be amazed at how beautifully your purchases are wrapped. Great care is given to even the simplest of things.

Zoom Vacations' tour of Japan starts out in vibrant, ultra-modern Tokyo, Famous for its cutting edge, neon-lit landscape and towering skyscrapers. Yet, we will also show you that this is a city of contrasts, and ancient temples and beautiful parkland do a certain dance with its towering buildings and modern infrastructure.

In, Kyoto, there is still this old world feel, and at times it is easy to imagine oneself in the movie, "Memoirs of a Geisha". It is a very traditional city, and it is common to see many women dressed in kimonos. It is a must-do for any traveler to Japan, and it is a place that many come back to time and again.

Mount Koya is a small, secluded Buddhist temple town, first settled in 816. Koyasan is one of the best places in the world to experience an overnight stay at a temple where you can experience a monk's lifestyle, eating vegetarian monk's cuisine and attending the morning prayers. If you like experiential travel that immerses you in local custom and history, this may be one of the most interesting and rewarding places you have ever visited.

The people of Japan tend to be a little more formal, until you have a couple glasses of sake with them. In general, they are incredibly kind, friendly, and full of surprises. The same shy person you meet earlier in the day may be later seen entertaining friends with funny stories or dancing the night away at a local club.

Plus, ask about our pre add-on excursion to Hakone, and post excursions to Yudanaka, Obuse, Kanazawa, and Takayama!