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Discover the Hidden Gems in Japan 2026

January 18 – 25, 2026 (6 Nights/ 8 Days) escorted from Honolulu

Osaka - Yuda Onsen - Iwakuni - Hiroshima - Etajima - Kure - Okayama - Himeji

$3,888 per person double/triple occupancy, $4,488 single occupancy

Cancel for any reason up to 65 days prior to departure date for a FULL REFUND!

Discover the hidden gems of Japan on our exciting 6-night, 8-day tour! Some highlights include an exclusive, chartered cruise on stylish SEA SPICA with unbeatable views of historic landmarks and the natural beauty of the Seto Inland Sea; a hands-on craft experience with lacquer; fun visits to a gorgeous UNESCO site visit, a historic sword museum, bustling fish markets, well-known breweries, and popular spots to shop; and so much more!

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Your Discover the Hidden Gems in Japan 2026 – includes:

Round trip airfare via Hawaiian Airlines from Honolulu.
Note: Airline baggage fees are additional and paid directly to the carrier.
6 nights of centrally located accommodations included.
All sightseeing with a local English-speaking guide throughout the tour.
Admission fees included based on itinerary.
Inflight meals, breakfast daily at your hotel, 3 lunches and 2 dinners.
All transportation via private charter bus.
All tour-related taxes included in the price.
Panda Travel® escorts throughout your tour.
Reserve with $75 per person deposit, refundable up to 65 days prior to departure, November 14, 2025.
Final payment due by November 26, 2025. Package is non-refundable after this date.
Special Assistance: You must inform us of any disability/impairment that requires special attention at the time of your making the reservation. We reserve the right to cancel the reservation(s) if the disability/impairment is unsuitable for the tour. You are also responsible for any costs and/or accommodations related to your disability/impairment, such as providing your own travel companion.

Not included in the tour:

Gratuities for local English-speaking guide
Additional baggage fee charges from the airlines.
Alcohol and soft drinks with meals

Please note:

A minimum of 16 participants is required for the tour to operate.
A valid passport is required of all U.S. citizens & must be valid at least 6 months from the return tour date. Non-U.S. passport holders must check with the Japanese Consulate to see if a visa is required.
Land tour costs are based on current currency conversion rates, which are subject to change.
Air ticket fare is guaranteed, but taxes, fees and fuel surcharges are subject to change until tickets are issued.
We highly recommend the purchase of trip insurance. Please ask our representatives for more information.
Land Tour Operator is Nippon Travel Agency.

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From $3,888 per person double/triple occupancy

From $4,488 single occupancy

Space is Limited!

Flight Schedule

01/18/26 – Depart Honolulu on Hawaiian Airlines flight 849 at 1:20 pm and arrives in Kansai at 6:45 pm, 01/19

01/25/26 – Depart Kansai on Hawaiian Airlines flight 850 at 8:45 pm and arrive in Honolulu at 8:45 am (same day).

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