Japan is a kaleidoscope of contrasts & few other cities fuse ancient & modern worlds in the way that Tokyo & Kyoto do. Discover the best of sprawling Tokyo from downtown Asakusa to the neon metropolis Harajuku. Shop in opulent department stores & visit a sumo stable. Rush past the majestic Mt Fuji on the bullet train to Kyoto, where you&0ll visit a local market, participate in a traditional tea ceremony & admire elegantly attired Gion geisha. Experience Japan&0s collision of ancient & modern culture, & discover hidden treasures around every turn.