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 “Sakura Lounge – Hale” for Business class.
Experience one of the oldest and greatest festivals in Japan!
- 9 Nights / 11 Days
- 18 Meals (9 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 4 Dinners)
- Escorted from Honolulu
- Includes an English Speaking Local Guide
TOUR DATE & MANAGER:
Tour #1: July 09 – 19, 2026
Tour Manager: Laureen Chu
OVERVIEW:
The Kyoto Gion Festival 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, crafts, 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:
Kansai, Himeji, Kurashiki, Okayama, Hiroshima, Miyajima, Nara, Kyoto, Kameoka, Arashiyama & Osaka
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
Himeji Castle, Kurashiki Bikan Area, AEON MALL Okayama, Korakuen Garden, Peace Memorial Park, Peace Memorial Park, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, Atomic Bomb Dome, Children’s Peace Monument, Ferry Ride to Miyajima, Itsukushima Shrine, Miyajima Ropeway, Shinkansen Bullet Train Ride, Todaiji Temple, Nara Deer Park, Sanjusangen-do, Nijo Castle, Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion), Sagano Torokko Ressha (Sagano Romantic Train) Ride, Stroll Around the Arashiyama Area, Nishiki Market, Kyoto Gion Festival, Kuromon Ichiba Market, Dotonbori Shopping & Costco Shopping
HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES:
Momiji Manju Making, Yuzen Dyeing, Wagashi (Traditional Japanese Sweets) Making & Japanese Tea Ceremony
UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES:
Himeji Castle, Atomic Bomb Dome, Itsukushima Shrine, Todaiji Temple, Nijo Castle & Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion)
COMPLETE PACKAGES!
Includes Roundtrip Airfare From Honolulu, 9 Nights Hotel, 18 Meals, Tips for Local Tour Guides and Motorcoach Drivers, All Taxes & Fees
JAPAN AIRLINES: CHOICE OF CABINS
Treat yourself to a better vacation!
JAL ECONOMY CLASS
$5,788*
JAL PREMIUM ECONOMY CLASS
$6,188*
HURRY! Only 4 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
$7,488*
HURRY! Only 5 Seats Available at this Price!!
EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNT PER PERSON*
Book by 12/19/25 & SAVE $100
Book by 02/27/26 & SAVE $50
*For complete tour details, please view the PDF below.
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