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Siem Reap: Sunrise at Angkor Wat

Wake up bright and early to see the sun rise over magnificent Angkor Wat. The world’s largest religious monument, this ancient and visually stunning three-tiered pyramid temple rises 65 metres from the ground and is crowned by five lotus flowers. Take in the ancient beauty of this spectacular temple and appreciate just what it is that makes this Cambodia’s most impressive monument. Return to your..

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Weka Pass Railway train at Frog Rock

Christchurch: Weka Pass Railway

After a leisurely lunch and wine tasting in the Waipara Valley, enjoy a heritage train ride through the scenic Weka Pass.  The volunteer-run Weka Pass Railway operates excursion trains, hauled by both vintage steam and diesel-electric locomotives, over 12.8 km of scenic railway lines through the unique limestone beauty of the Weka Pass. Our coach will take us the short distance from the winery to..

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Christchurch: Akaroa Day Tour & Cruise

An easy drive from Christchurch, on the Banks Peninsula, the charming township of Akaroa has the unique distinction of being the only French settlement in New Zealand.  In 1838 a French whaler, Captain Langlois, decided that Akaroa was an ideal location for a town to service the whaling ships, and it was subsequently settled by French and German families. Akaroa's French street names, restaurants..

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Japanese Shabu Shabu dinner with many plates and people using chopsticks

Kyoto: Shabu Shabu Dinner

Highlights: Experiencing an authentic Japanese dinner Tour Description: For a truly authentic Japanese dinner experience, don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy a Shabu Shabu dinner. This is a popular hot pot dish consisting of thinly sliced meat and bite-sized vegetables cooked in a steaming hot broth. The name Shabu Shabu comes from the onomatopoeic Japanese for ‘Swish swish’, describing the sound..

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Tokyo: Dinner Cruise

Highlights: Breath-taking views of Tokyo skyline Tokyo Sky Tree Tokyo Tower Tour Description: This evening there is the opportunity to see Tokyo from a different perspective with a dinner cruise along the Sumida River, which flows through the city. Step aboard the restaurant ship Symphony, and be served a delicious dinner whilst enjoying wonderful views of the Tokyo skyline. The dinner cruise star..

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Kanazawa: Afternoon Crafts Tour

Highlights: Learning about Kanazawa's traditional crafts Kagayuzen Kimono centre Tour Description: You will learn about two of Kanazawa’s traditional crafts on this fascinating afternoon tour. Kutani pottery is a style of Japanese porcelain made locally, using a technique which dates from 1655. You will visit a craftsman and their workshop, and see the production process from forming, biscuit firi..

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Kurashiki: Ivy Square & Dinner

Highlights: Japanese-French Dinner Ivy Square Tour Description: Ivy Square is a complex of ivy-clad brick buildings that include museums, restaurants and an hotel. The area was the site of the first modern cotton mill in Japan, and the buildings were originally constructed as part of the mill in 1889. You will also enjoy a top quality Japanese-French dinner in a nearby restaurant. The menu include..

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Japanese BBQ with plates set out and beef ready to cook

Kyoto: Japanese BBQ Dinner

Highlights: Experiencing a Japanese BBQ Tour Description: Yakiniku, a Japanese style BBQ, is one of the popular dishes in Japan; there are over 18,000 Yakiniku restaurants all over the country, so it’s almost the national dish!  Simple yet delicious, this communal meal offers fine selections of meat, vegetables, and various dipping sauces. You will gather around a table with a small barbecue grill..

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Hiroshima: Okonomiyaki Dinner

Highlights:  Learning how to make Japanese pancakes Tour Description: Okonomiyaki is a type of Japanese pancake and is a classic dish of the Hiroshima region. Tonight, we have the chance to taste these delicious pancakes! Okonomiyaki are made with egg, cabbage, soba noodles, meat, seafood or cheese, all grilled on a Teppan, a giant iron plate. What's Included: Okonomiyaki making experience Soft dr..

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Japanese plates with Hida beef

Takayama: Hida Beef Dinner

Highlights: Tasting Hida Beef Tour Description: Hida-Gyu is beef from black-haired Japanese cattle bred in Gifu prefecture, where Takayama is located. Hida-Gyu is renowned as one of the finest quality meats in Japan, and a speciality of the area. The family-run restaurant is housed in a renovated Kominka; a traditional Japanese house built of wood and with a thatched roof. You will be warmly welco..

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