by KWA
Kosher Golden Adventures
CULTURALLY UNIQUE JAPAN
Learn. Experience. Enjoy.
Frum & Fun
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Exclusive trips for just 30 adventurers.
Expert Japan Tour Guides: Cindy Kline and AJ Jacobson
11 Days
Location
Japan
Tokyo, Kobe, Kyoto, Osaka and
Hiroshima
Experiences
Learning about a Unique Culture and Experiencing Adventures
Please note: Travel cancellation insurance is required
Kosher World Adventures Trip to Japan
A Tour that allows you to keep Glatt Kosher and Daven with a minyan!
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Authentic Japanese Dinner (All Kosher)
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Shoguns, Samurais and Ninjas
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Experience a traditional Japanese tea ceremony.
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Owakudani Active Volcano - Cable car ride
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Experience an Authentic Japanese Karaoke Club
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Emotionally connect - Hiroshima and the site of the A-Bomb dome
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Participate in Sho-Jo-Ji the Ancient Japanese Fan Dance
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Boat cruise along the Ashinoko Lake with views of Mount Fuji!
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Experience the serenity of Japanese Nunobiki Gardens
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Be amazed at the Unique Japanese Artistry.
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Sushi and Takoyaki Authentic japanese Culinary Experience
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Hands on Japanese Caligraphy Workshop
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Very High Level of Kashrut, Tefilah, Sefer Torah and Shmirat Shabbat
Included:
All accommodations,meals,entrance fees,tours - - Air conditioned bus
- Free wifi at Hotel (Not on the bus)
Not Included: International flights - $50 Taxi /5$ Train Airport transfers - $250 Tips - Medical or travel cancellation Insurance
Itinerary
MONDAY
Yokoso! Welcome to Japan!
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Seeing that we are arriving from all over the world on different flights, we’ll all meet at our hotel in Tokyo by Monday afternoon.
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Opening dinner with a surprise at Chabad Tokyo. You are going to love the surprise!
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Back to the hotel for a much needed sleep to prepare for our first touring day tomorrow.
Accommodations: Strings by Intercontinental
TUESDAY
History,Gardens and Culture
Theme of the Day: Should Japan be opened or closed to the world?
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Stroll through the Serene Gardens leading to the Shinto Meiji Shrine, dedicated to the memory of Emperor Meiji, Japan’s 122nd Emperor.
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Visit Harajuku Japan's Exciting Youth Culture Avant-Garde street.
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Shibuya Crossing-The times Square of Tokyo the
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Tokyo Tower -The Japanese reproduction of the Eiffel
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Niju Bashi Imperial East Gardens : Gateway to the Emperor's Palace- Learn How Jacob Shiff a Jew saved Japan
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Sengakuji Temple- Stories of honor, betrayal, and ritual suicide- The 47 Ronin.
Accommodations: Tokyo Strings by Intercontinental
WEDNESDAY
Hakone - Adventure,Art & Culture
Theme of the Day: Being present in the fleeting moments of beauty
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Shacharit & Breakfast
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The world-renowned Ichiku Kubota Kimono Museum & Gardens- You have to remove your shoes OR The Saiko Iyashi no Sato Nenba (Healing Village) .Depending on season
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Ashinoko pirate boat river cruise.
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Cable Car ride up the mountains to Owakudani Valley - an active volcanic area, with views of Mount Fuji.
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Hakone Open Air Museum with the world’s largest private collection of the works of Pablo Picasso.
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We end with the Hot Springs Foot Bath-
Accommodations: Tokyo Strings by Intercontinental
THURSDAY
Creativity,Tradition,Technology and Caligraphy
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Shacharit & Breakfast
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Team lab borderless immersive art complex- Experiential, fun and engaging!
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Enjoy our lunch as we ferry on the Sumida River.
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Outside tour of the Many Armed Senso-ji Temple+ A Starbucks visit+ Traditional Japanese Souvenir Shopping
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Ginza -See the $450 Watermellon +Optional Whiskey tasting We transfer to Kobe on the Bullet Train traveling at 320 kilometers an hour.
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Mincha +Maariv + Dinner +It's been along day-Lila Tov
Accommodations: Crowne Plaza - ANA Kobe (Or Similar)
FRIDAY
Kyoto - Enter into japanese Culture
Theme of the day: The subtle beauty of Japanese culture
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Shacharit & Buffet Breakfast
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Cable Car to Tantalize your senses at the Nonubiki Herb Fragrance and Spice Gardens
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Tour Takenaka and Witness Traditional Japanese Carpentry
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Traditional Kimono+Fan Dance workshop Experience
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International Port Visit + Shopping. For the daring: Try the Ferris wheel
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Prepare for Shabbat
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Candle Lighting
Accommodations: Crowne Plaza - ANA Kobe (Or Similar)
SHABBAT
Shabbat- How do Jews live in a very foreign land?
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Coffee in lobby
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Two walking tours-The Jewish history of Japan
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Coffee&cake at Chabad
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Shacharit, Torah, Musaf
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Kiddush, lunch and mincha
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Shabbat rest
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Havdalah
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Break out in song in our private Karaoke room in downtown Kobe,ice cream and late supper
Accommodations: Crowne Plaza - ANA Kobe (Or Similar)
SUNDAY
Pristine Nature,Serenity,Beauty and Excitement
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Shacharit & Breakfast
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Sagano Romantic train - The beautiful scenery from the windows causes people to fall in love
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The Bamboo forest
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Calm your soul as you stroll through Arashiyama Gardens- Beauty Beyond Belief.
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Kinkakuji The Gilded Lake House
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Beth Shalom- Japanese lovers of Zion
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Exciting Sushi Workshop
Accommodations: Crowne Plaza - ANA Kobe (Or Similar)
MONDAY
Hiroshima-Praying For World Peace
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Shacharit & Breakfast
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Ferry to Miyajama- ,Sacred Deer Island. Considered one of Japan's prettiest islands- The deer wandered around freely . Purchase unique wood utensols -bring cash (no credit cards this day)
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Hiroshima Visit + Memorial Park & Museum. Dilemma: The morality of nuclear war
Accommodations:
Crowne Plaza - ANA Kobe (Or Similar)
TUESDAY
Kyoto - Broken Hearts! Forbidden Love! Marrying for Love or Political Convenience
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Shacharit & Breakfast
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Nijo Castle -Medieval Shoguns Battling for Supreme Control of Japan. Can you hear the hidden hummingbirds?
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The Magical Ryoanji Garden- 15 stones yet one can only ever see 14!
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Kiyomizu-dera Sacered Waters Gardens
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800 year-old Ritual Geisha Dance+ Traditional Tea Ceremony
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Enjoy the Matsui Sake Brewery Tour- Taste 4 types of Saki
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Japanese Calligraphy Workshop
Accommodations: Crowne Plaza - ANA Kobe (Or Similar)
WEDNESDAY
Shoguns,Betrayals and Ritual Honor
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Nara- The Thousand Laterns Experience
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Osaka Castle a beautifully restored building with a complex history, one marked by war, politics, and tragedy.
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Kamigata-Ukioye Demonstration of the exquisite art of Japanese woodblock painting
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Namba and Dotonburi a quirky shopping and modern entertainment hub with a unique atmosphere. Here you will learn the story behind the “Glico” man!
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Take the Bullet Train back to Tokyo
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Farewell Dinner at Chabad Tokyo- Don't forget to wear your Kimono! Don't have one? No Problem we will get you one!
Accommodations: Tokyo Strings by Intercontinental
THURSDAY
Sayonara - It has been a pleasure hosting you!
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Shacharit +Breakfast Buffet at Hotel
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Independent transfers to the airport -We will help you arrange them.
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Safe Travels Home- You can use the plane time to go through all the pictures you took!
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