9 or 12 days
Tokyo, Yokohama, Hiroshima, Osaka, extension to Nagasaki
In the final days of World War II, Japan was the target of the world’s first atomic weapons. The bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki—along with centuries of militarization and imperialism—has shaped Japan’s future and their shift from military to technological might. Immerse yourself in a country devoted to international peacekeeping and technological innovation, while exploring the imperialistic roots that led to such a drastic change in national identity.
Day 1: Fly overnight to Japan
Day 2: Tokyo
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
Day 3: Tokyo
Tour Tokyo with an expert local guide
Explore the Imperial Palace Plaza
Visit the Harajuku shopping district
Visit the Meiji Shinto Shrine
Visit Yasukuni Shrine
Visit Yushukan Museum, the most famous Japanese military museum
Day 4: Tokyo
Visit the Shitamachi Museum
Explore Tokyo on your own
Day 5: Tokyo • Yokohama • Hiroshima
Visit the Yokohama Cup Noodle Museum
Tour Yamashita Park with your Tour Director
Visit the Hikawa Maru
Travel to Hiroshima via bullet train
Enjoy a traditional bento dinner
Day 6: Hiroshima
Tour Hiroshima with an expert local guide
Visit the Peace Memorial Park and Museum
Visit Miyajima Park
Travel by ferry to Miyajima Island
Visit Itsukushima Shrine
Day 7: Hiroshima
Enjoy free time in Hiroshima
Day 8: Hiroshima • Osaka
Travel by bullet train to Osaka
Visit the Osaka Castle
Day 9: Depart for home
Add 3 more days
Day 9: Nagasaki
Travel to Nagasaki
Visit the Nagasaki Peace Park and Museum
Reflect on your travels and learn how to fold a paper crane
Day 10: Nagasaki
Travel to Nagasaki
Visit Glover Garden and Peace Park
Visit Dejima Museum
Ride a cable car up Mt.Inasa
Day 11: Nagasaki • Tokyo
Fly to Tokyo
Participate in a calligraphy activity
Explore the Shibuya district of Tokyo