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Japan’s Cultural Treasures

2019

Travel to Japan with O.A.T. and discover more than 2,000 years of Japanese history and culture. Our small
group allows us to get an intimate glimpse of Japan’s distinct culture, which we’ll experience alongside the
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to local artisans that specialize in woodwork, a Buddhist monk who will guide us through Zen meditation, and
a local family that will share their traditions with us.
Discover an Asian land both modern and ancient … where a colorful Shinto festival snakes past neon
lights and Tokyo skyscrapers … a modern bullet train speeds past a farmer tending his rice paddy … a
well-dressed businessman stops in a Buddhist temple to light incense. Plus, we recently added an extra
night in Tokyo so that you can experience more of Japan’s futuristic capital. Welcome to Japan
travel—O.A.T. style.

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Tokyo
3 NIGHTS PRE-TRIP

The capital of Japan only since the 19th century, Tokyo has blossomed into the world’s largest metropolis, yet
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travel in Japan by exploring bustling local markets, visiting serene gardens, and seeing traditional homes of
Tokyo’s Yanaka district.

Northern Vietnam: Hanoi & Halong Bay
7 NIGHTS PRE-TRIP

Feel the cosmopolitan rhythm of Hanoi, the modern capital anchored by a tree-ringed lake. We’ll explore the
winding streets of the Old Quarter, admire the classic Vietnamese architecture of the Temple of Literature,
and witness a traditional water puppet show. Then, we dive into rural life during a visit to verdant Mai Chau
where we’ll learn about the area’s distinct culture before experiencing the region by water, as we spend two
nights cruising the calm, emerald waters of Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Hiroshima
3 NIGHTS POST-TRIP

Built on an island chain in the Ota River Delta, Hiroshima will always be remembered for the events of August
6, 1945. But in the years since, the city has rebuilt, grown, and created the Peace Memorial Park.

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