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FAR EAST • JAPAN Discover Japan Japan is a country like no other, at once futuristic and high tech but also with a strong sense of tradition and exceptional natural beauty. Cities that set the trend for the modern world rub side by side with timeworn temples and gardens, snowy volcanic peaks, valleys of spring cherry blossom, remote mountains and subtropical islands. Experience the modern buzz of Tokyo, discover the imperial past of Kyoto, retreat to a Buddhist temple on Mount Koya, see the snow monkeys in Yudanaka, or take part in a traditional tea ceremony. High-speed rail links mean that you can discover much of the diversity of this country in comfort. Tokyo Neon cityscapes • World-class restaurants • Ancient temples, palaces & gardens Kyoto Zen gardens, pavilions & temples • Geisha district • Arashiyama bamboo grove Asakusa Kannon temple, Tokyo One of the largest and most densely populated cities in the world, Tokyo merits several days’ exploration. A good starting point is the Asakusa Kannon temple (Sensoji), the city’s largest Buddhist temple and a popular meeting place for locals. Nearby is Nakamise-dori, one of Japan’s oldest shopping streets, where you’ll find crafts and tempting street food. The East Gardens of the Imperial Palace are open to the public, where paths wind through manicured lawns and ponds topped with waterlilies. The displays of the Tokyo National Museum could take up a full day, while the districts of Ginza, Shibuya and Shinjuku are lined with video screens and gleaming department stores – the classic vision of Tokyo by night. The nation’s capital from the eighth century until the Meiji Restoration in 1868, Kyoto is known today as the cultural heart of Japan. Historical treasures here include Kinkakuji (the Golden Pavilion), covered entirely in glittering gold leaf; and Nijo Castle. Other highlights include Sanjusangendo Hall, known as the ‘Temple of 1,001 Images of Buddha’; and the Fushimi Inari shrine, with its long arcades of vermilion torii (shrine gates). Gion, Kyoto's geisha district, is an area of hushed narrow lanes and hidden alleys where you may come across geisha going between appointments. Arashiyama, to the west, is an area of wooded hills, lakes and towering bamboo groves, and is especially beautiful in cherry blossom season. Geisha in Gion, Kyoto 210 View our full range of itineraries, hotels and experiences at CoxandKings.co.uk

Hiroshima Visit the A-Bomb Museum & Peace Memorial Park • Carp Castle Hiroshima needs no introduction as the first city on Earth to be hit by an atomic bomb, although these days Hiroshima is a young and prospering city. The A-Bomb Museum & Peace Memorial Park was built by the people of the city to symbolise their wishes for everlasting peace. It encompasses the Peace Memorial Museum, the Memorial Cenotaph and the Flame of Peace. The city’s castle, sometimes called Carp Castle, was originally constructed in 1589. Much of it was dismantled following the Meiji Restoration, leaving only the donjon (castle keep), the main gates and turrets. Hiroshima Experiences in Japan Tea ceremony, Kyoto Experience an audience with a maiko (apprentice geisha), who will entertain you with dances and some traditional games over afternoon tea. With a translator on hand to assist, this experience is an opportunity to gain an understanding of this fascinating and highly ritualised tradition. Mount Fuji and Lake Ashi, Hakone National Park Hakone National Park Hakone Open-Air Museum • Lake cruises, museums & hot springs Located 100km south-west of Tokyo, Hakone National Park is a picturesque landscape of lakes, valleys and volcanoes. The park can be visited on a day trip from Tokyo, while an overnight stay allows more time for exploration. Attractions include the Hakone Tozan mountain railway, numerous hot springs that provide thermal waters to many of the bath houses and ryokans in the region, and scenic cruises across Lake Ashi to Hakone Botanical Garden. A cable car ride up Mount Komagatake offers superb views of Mount Fuji. Kanazawa Kenroku-en garden, Kanazawa The beautiful garden of Kenroku-en • Nagamachi district, home of the samurai Kanazawa, on the west coast of Honshu island, grew in importance from the 15th century, when the Ikko and Maeda clans chose the town for their headquarters and it came to rival Kyoto and Edo (Tokyo) in cultural significance. The Nagamachi district at the foot of Kanazawa Castle is where the samurai (a military nobility) used to reside, and it retains a historic atmosphere with its remaining samurai mansions, earthen walls, narrow lanes and canal. Kanazawa is also notable for Kenroku-en, considered one of Japan's most beautiful gardens. Sumo stable visit, Tokyo A visit to a sumo stable to see asageiko (morning training) provides an insight into the lives of sumo wrestlers and the dedication that’s required to excel in this sport. We can also arrange for you to attend one of the large annual tournaments held in Tokyo, Fukuoka, Nagoya and Osaka. Small-group food tours in Tokyo, Kyoto, Hiroshima & Osaka Discover where locals eat on an escorted tour to a range of restaurants, teahouses, bars and street stalls. Each city has its own specialities, and these tours are a wonderful opportunity to try them for yourself and gain an understanding of the importance of food to Japanese culture. Ryokans of Japan The origins of ryokan, traditional Japanese inns, can be traced back to the Nara period (710–784AD) as rest houses for travellers, with a tradition of good food and hospitality that continues today. Guestrooms are often simply decorated, featuring tatami straw mats and futon bedding, and a traditional multi-course kaiseki dinner is usually included. Many have onsen (hot spring) facilities, with shared or private hot spring baths. Some ryokan are located in the older, more traditional areas of towns, while others are set within stunning natural landscapes. For more information or to book, contact us on 020 3930 5233 or speak to your travel agent 211

FAR EAST • JAPAN<br />

Discover Japan<br />

Japan is a country like no other, at once<br />

futuristic and high tech but also with a<br />

strong sense of tradition and exceptional<br />

natural beauty. Cities that set the trend for<br />

the modern world rub side by side with<br />

timeworn temples and gardens, snowy<br />

volcanic peaks, valleys of spring cherry<br />

blossom, remote mountains and<br />

subtropical islands.<br />

Experience the modern buzz of Tokyo,<br />

discover the imperial past of Kyoto, retreat<br />

to a Buddhist temple on Mount Koya, see<br />

the snow monkeys in Yudanaka, or take part<br />

in a traditional tea ceremony. High-speed<br />

rail links mean that you can discover much<br />

of the diversity of this country in comfort.<br />

Tokyo<br />

Neon cityscapes • World-class restaurants •<br />

Ancient temples, palaces & gardens<br />

Kyoto<br />

Zen gardens, pavilions & temples • Geisha<br />

district • Arashiyama bamboo grove<br />

Asakusa Kannon temple, Tokyo<br />

One of the largest and most densely populated<br />

cities in the world, Tokyo merits several days’<br />

exploration. A good starting point is the<br />

Asakusa Kannon temple (Sensoji), the city’s<br />

largest Buddhist temple and a popular meeting<br />

place for locals. Nearby is Nakamise-dori, one<br />

of Japan’s oldest shopping streets, where you’ll<br />

find crafts and tempting street food. The East<br />

Gardens of the Imperial Palace are open to the<br />

public, where paths wind through manicured<br />

lawns and ponds topped with waterlilies. The<br />

displays of the Tokyo National Museum could<br />

take up a full day, while the districts of Ginza,<br />

Shibuya and Shinjuku are lined with video<br />

screens and gleaming department stores – the<br />

classic vision of Tokyo by night.<br />

The nation’s capital from the eighth century<br />

until the Meiji Restoration in 1868, Kyoto is<br />

known today as the cultural heart of Japan.<br />

Historical treasures here include Kinkakuji (the<br />

Golden Pavilion), covered entirely in glittering<br />

gold leaf; and Nijo Castle. Other highlights<br />

include Sanjusangendo Hall, known as the<br />

‘Temple of 1,001 Images of Buddha’; and the<br />

Fushimi Inari shrine, with its long arcades of<br />

vermilion torii (shrine gates). Gion, Kyoto's<br />

geisha district, is an area of hushed narrow<br />

lanes and hidden alleys where you may come<br />

across geisha going between appointments.<br />

Arashiyama, to the west, is an area of wooded<br />

hills, lakes and towering bamboo groves, and is<br />

especially beautiful in cherry blossom season.<br />

Geisha in Gion, Kyoto<br />

210<br />

View our full range of itineraries, hotels and experiences at CoxandKings.co.uk

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