Japan Performance Tour

One of Tokyo's most beautiful, Japanese style landscape gardens, Rikugien is quite a spacious garden with a central pond, islands, forested areas, man-made hills, and several teahouses. It takes about an hour to cover the garden's whole network of walks paths at a leisurely speed. Afterwards, enjoy tea at one of the teahouses.

The Meiji Shrine is dedicated to the deified spirits of Emperor Meiji and Empress Shōken. Emperor Meiji was the first emperor of modern Japan, born in 1852, and ascended to the throne in 1868 during the Meiji Restoration—a pivotal period when power shifted from the feudal Tokugawa government to the emperor. Exploring the history of this era can also help you understand the differences between Shinto and Buddhism, two deeply interwoven traditions in Japan.

Harajuku’s Takeshita Street buzzes with trendy shops and crepe stands popular with Tokyo’s youth. Nearby Omotesando, often called Tokyo’s Champs-Élysées, caters to adults with luxury boutiques and stylish restaurants.

Spend some time in the famous shopping streets of Roppongi Hills. In the midst of a depressed real estate market, some 15 years after the Japanese economy's bubble burst, Japan's leading developer Minoru Mori opened and succeeded with the Roppongi Hills Complex. While it is sprawling and somewhat unpredictable in its design, Roppongi Hills encourages wandering and exploration through a huge retail pot of gold that has helped bring the middle class back into central Tokyo.

Explore the Sensoji Temple (also knows as Asakusa Kannon Temple) which is a Buddhist temple located in Asakusa, the center of Shitamachi. It is said that in the year 628, two brothers fishes a statue of Kannon, the goddess of mercy, out of the Sumida River. Even though they put the statue back in the river, it was returned to them. Consequently, Sensoji was build there for the goddess of Kannon. The temple was completed in 645, making it Tokyo's oldest temple.

Visit Tokyo’s Akihabara district, the epicenter of electronic goods and otaku culture. Explore countless shops filled with anime, manga, and video games, making it a paradise for fans and tech lovers alike.

Potential venues include (but not limited to): the Holy Resurrection Cathedral, the American Center Japan (US Embassy Tokyo), the Suginami Public Hall, the Hatoyama Hall, and the Tokyo College of Music. Subject to final confirmation.

Hakone is part of the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, located less than 62 miles from Tokyo. Famous for its hot springs, outdoor activities, natural beauty, and stunning views of nearby Mount Fuji, Hakone is one of the most popular destinations for both Japanese and international tourists seeking a break from Tokyo.

Hiroshima, a modern city on Japan’s Honshu Island, was largely destroyed by an atomic bomb during World War II. Today, it has been rebuilt and is a thriving city.

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, located in the center of Hiroshima City, was built near the hypocenter of the atomic bombing during World War II on August 6, 1945. The park houses several memorials and monuments, including the Cenotaph for the A-Bomb Victims, the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, and the Hiroshima National Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims.

It is the popular name for Rengeo-in, a temple in eastern Kyoto which is famous for its 1001 statues of Kannon, the goddess of mercy. The temple was founded in 1164 and rebuilt a century later after the original structure had been destroyed in a fire.

Explore the Kiyomizu Temple, known as the Pure Water Temple, which is one of the most celebrated temples of Japan. Founded in 780, it stands in the wooded hills of eastern Kyoto and offers visitors fantastic views over the city from its famous wooden terrace.

Potential venues include (but not limited to): the Heian Shrine, the Kyoto Station, the KBS Hall, and the Eiun-In temple in Kurodani Temple Complex. Subject to final confirmation.

Nijo Temple was created to showcase the wealth and power of Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu. Inside, it features painted screens that are regarded as Japanese masterpieces, designed to leave a lasting impression.

Explore the Ryoanji Temple containing the most famous rock garden in Japan.

Potential venues include (but not limited to): the Heian Shrine, the Kyoto Station, the KBS Hall, and the Eiun-In temple in Kurodani Temple Complex. Subject to final confirmation.