2025 Summer Kyoto Gion Festival with Iwaso Inn
2025 Summer Kyoto Gion Festival with Iwaso Inn
Enjoy your choice of Japan Airlines’ “Economy,” “Premium Economy,” or the affordable luxury of ”Business” class service. Premium Economy class customers will begin their journey with a relaxing visit to JAL’s “Sakura Lounge” and the brand new “Sakura Lounge – Hale” for Business class.
Experience one of the oldest and greatest festivals in Japan!
- 9 Nights / 11 Days
- 19 Meals (9 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 4 Dinners)
- Escorted from Honolulu
- Includes English-Speaking Local Guide
TOUR DATE & MANAGER:
July 09 – 19, 2025 • Tour Manager: Eric Yosemori
OVERVIEW:
The Kyoto Gion Festival (Matsuri) is one of the oldest festivals in Japan and one of the greatest. Traditional rituals and events related to this amazing festival are held throughout the month of July in Kyoto. Experience the Gion Festival and taste the wonders of Kyoto’s history, craft and music traditions. The Gion Festival is considered one of Japan’s top three festivals to feature floats. The others being Takayama Festival and the Chichibu Night Festival.
VISIT:
Himeji • Kurashiki • Okayama • Hiroshima • Miyajima • Kyoto • Kameoka • Arashiyama • Nara
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
Himeji Castle • Kurashiki Bikan Area • AEON MALL Okayama • Korakuen Garden • Peace Memorial Park • A-Bomb Museum • A-Bomb Dome • Children’s Memorial • Ferry Ride to Miyajima • Itsukushima Shrine • Miyajima Ropeway • Shinkansen Bullet Train Ride • Fushimi Inari Shrine • Kiyomizu Temple • Nijo Castle • Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion) • Sagano Torokko Ressha (Sagano Romantic Train) Ride • Arashiyama Bamboo Forest • Nishiki Market • Kyoto Gion Festival • Todaiji Temple • Nara Deer Park
HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES:
Momiji Manju Making • Surikomi Yuzen (Brush Dyed Yuzen) Dyeing • Wagashi (Traditional Japanese Sweets) Making • Traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony
UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES:
Himeji Castle • A-Bomb Dome • Itsukushima Shrine • Kiyomizu Temple • Nijo Castle • Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion) • Todaiji Temple
COMPLETE PACKAGES!
Includes Roundtrip Airfare from Honolulu, 9 Nights Hotel, 19 Meals, Tips for Local Tour Guides and Bus Drivers, All Taxes & Fees
JAPAN AIRLINES: CHOICE OF CABINS
Treat yourself to a better vacation!
JAL ECONOMY CLASS
$4,888*
JAL PREMIUM ECONOMY CLASS
$5,888*
Only 3 Seats Available at this Price!!
¤Premium Economy seating is for flights between Honolulu and Japan only. Domestic Japan flights do not offer Premium Economy seating.
JAL BUSINESS CLASS
$7,988*
Only 3 Seats Available at this Price!!
EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNTS
BOOK BY 11/27/24 & SAVE $100*
BOOK BY 01/31/25 & SAVE $50*
*For complete tour details, please view the PDF below.
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