Japan is a country that is experienced in the details – the elaborate and elegant presentation of traditional food, the restaurants and shops hidden high in buildings, only found by looking up at city skyscrapers.
Our luxurious Japan experiences are crafted for you discover the ancient and the modern details in comfort and style.
Encounter the bright city lights of Tokyo, lovely Hakone and the Five Lakes District home to the magnificent Mt Fuji, stunning Kyoto and Miyajima Island where native deer roam free as well as the now-flourishing Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
On our Japan experiences you’ll travel on the famous Shinkansen bullet train in Business Class luxury and stay at the most elegant, innovative first-class hotels and relaxing ryokan, sample the freshest sushi and sip the finest sake. Our itineraries also include Osaka, Nara and exciting seaside port Fukuoka.
Gaze in wonder at the ornate and beautiful Buddhist temples, bask in the simple serenity of Zen gardens and breathe in the ancient Shinto shrines as well as experience the hustle and bustle of the city streets of Tokyo, fascinating shopping districts and wander the cobblestone streets of Gion where you’ll encounter Maiko and Geisha.
Choose your own Japan experience from 12 to 17 days or take part in the ultimate journey through China and Japan on our new 25 day North Asian Odyssey tour.
All first-class accommodation, cruises, rail journeys, transfers, dining experiences and even gratuities are included in your Japan experiences with us.
Experience the innovative efficiency and comfort first-hand on the Shinkansen bullet train, travelling in Business Class. Stay in the opulent world-class Conrad Tokyo and Hilton Osaka hotels, and our Scenic Special Stays in other destinations are all of the highest standard all remarkable for their iconic status, heritage, character and location.
The Scenic experience combines the ease of luxury travel with a selection of hand-crafted itineraries made up of our signature Enrich experiences and Freechoice activities providing the Scenic traveller with exclusive access to some of Japan’s hidden secrets.
Our unique, all-inclusive Enrich experiences are special, multi-sensory cultural activities that are entirely exclusive to the Scenic traveller.
As part of your Japan experience, we Enrich your stay in Kyoto with a rare opportunity to interact with a Maiko, an apprentice Geisha during a meal presentation. These traditional hostesses are often elusive and it is considered very good luck to spot a Geisha on the street, here you’ll have the opportunity to discover more about the training involved to become one of the elite.
In Tokyo, it will be your turn to dress in an exquisite kimono to participate in a traditional tea ceremony, a window into a time-honoured tradition.
Our Freechoice activity options provide you with the flexibility to take the days on your Japan experience with us as you like by selecting from a vast range of sightseeing options and activities conveniently arranged into Active, Moderate and Relaxed paces.
From peaceful seaside strolls through the and maple-leaved Maizuru Park encasing the ruins of sixteenth century Fukuoka Castle, to the bustling mega-mall shopping heaven of Canal City in Fukuoka to an emotional visit to Peace Park in Hiroshima.
Or even a scenic cruise along Lake Ashinoko with Mt Fuji as your stunning backdrop – it’s your Freechoice.
In Tokyo, explore the historic buildings of the Yanaka and marvel at the Sensoji, the oldest Buddhist temple in Asakusa before taking a luxurious scenic cruise along the Sumida River. Visit the beautiful Imperial Shinto Meji Shrine, in the west of Tokyo.
Stroll along the architectural showcase Omotesando Walk or relax in the picturesque Shinjinku-Gyoen Garden before doing some shopping at the lively Shinjinku entertainment district. We Enrich your experience of Tokyo by a dinner cruise on a yakatabune, an old-fashioned houseboat where you will enjoy the bright lights of the city from Tokyo Bay.
Visit the Sumo Stadium and Museum in Ryogoku and for the quintessential Tokyo experience, dare to cross the famous Shibuya Crossing, just in front of Shibuya Station, known as ‘The Scramble’.
In the Five Lakes District, your Japan experience includes a gentle cable-car ride up to the eerily beautiful Owakudani geothermal area. Sample the region’s famous ‘black eggs’, hard-boiled eggs cooked in the thermal springs and blackened by the natural sulphur – they’re said to add seven years to one’s life. A cruise along Lake Ashinoko with the glorious Mt Fuji as a backdrop is breathtaking.
Observe industrial robots perform around the Toyota factory. Step off your rejuvenating Shinkansen train into historic Kyoto, home to many World Heritage-listed sites including the beautiful Philosopher’s Walk and the Fushimi Inari Shrine made up over four kilometres of vermillion torii gates, featured in the movie ‘Memoirs of a Geisha’. Enjoy an elegant Kyomai traditional dance performance in the Gion District.
A visit to Peace Park in Hiroshima and Nagasaki is an emotional experience, and one of hope as both areas are flourishing today.
(a) Best Price for 2020 price offer is for travel on Canada, Alaska & USA on selected Tours operated by Scenic.
(b) Any third party operators such as but not limited to flights are subject to applicable fares and conditions for travel in the chosen period. These are not applicable to Best Price offers for travel in 2020.
(c) Non-refundable Booking Deposit of $500 per person per Tour must be paid within 7 days of making Your Booking. Upon the release of the full Scenic Canada, Alaska & USA 2020 brochure, a further $500 per person per Tour/Journey must be paid within 7 days. Once received, the $1,000 per person deposit is non-refundable.
(d) If the Itinerary duration is amended and additional nights are included in a Tour/Journey the additional cost will be surcharged.
(e) Tour itinerary and inclusions is subject to change upon release of the full Scenic Canada, Alaska & USA 2020 brochure.
(f) Best Price for 2020 offers are strictly limited and are available until sold out or withdrawn.
(g) Best Price offers are based on currency exchange rates as at 28 February, 2019. Any fluctuations beyond this will be reviewed and We reserve the right to surcharge accordingly.
(h) Pre-Release offers are only available prior to the release of the full Scenic Canada, Alaska & USA 2020 brochure. Pre-Release offers are strictly limited and are available until sold out or withdrawn.
Pre-Release Offers
(a) All offers are based on per person, twin share in AUD, are strictly limited and subject to availability until sold out. For new bookings only and are not combinable.
(b) Pre-Release offers are non-transferrable and cannot be redeemed for cash.
(c) ‘Save per couple’ discounts are based on tour duration. Single traveller offer is half the value of the ‘save per couple’ amount.
*Partner Flights Included:
Book and deposit any of the listed journeys for 2 people travelling together and receive one return airfare including taxes. Offer is based on departures from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane and includes taxes of up to $180 per person. Economy class offers also available from Adelaide or Perth at an additional supplement of $400 per person and are subject to confirmation on release of the full Scenic Canada, Alaska & USA 2020 brochure. Surcharges may apply for other ports and airline classes. Single travellers offer will be adjusted accordingly for a single traveller and is equivalent to half of the per couple value. Offers are with an airline and in a particular class of Scenic’s choice. Upon confirmation of offer and airfare a non-refundable $2,500 per person deposit will be required 11 months prior to departure of your tour or the date specified at the release of the full Scenic Canada, Alaska & USA 2020 brochure. This will be in addition to your non-refundable tour deposit.
†Premium Economy & Business Class airfares are based on flights ex Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne and include taxes of up to $180 per person. Surcharge will apply for Adelaide, Perth and other ports and other airlines. Full payment of airfare and taxes is required prior to the date specified at the release of the full Scenic Canada, Alaska & USA 2020 brochure. These offers are available on RPCL, RPLA, RARI, & REUN.
All Flight Offers/Airfares: Applicable airline and airfare for the offer will be advised on release of the full Scenic Canada, Alaska & USA 2020 brochure. Flights must be booked by Scenic. Strictly limited seats available on set departures and subject to availability. Offer cannot be combined with any other offer and may be withdrawn at any time. All airfare deals are subject to availability and scheduled for travel to meet the brochured tour departure dates. Any requests outside of the tour dates may incur seasonal surcharges as enforced by the airline.
Offer ends 31 May 2019 or until sold out.
