Discover Japan by Bullet Train

Fly Away Trip
Trip Details
Date : Thursday 5/7 -Monday 5/18
Cost : $7,999 pp (dbl); $950 pp single supplement

Discover Japan by Bullet Train with Bellair Tours!
12 days – May 7-18, 2026

From the tranquility of ancient temples to the energy of dazzling cities, find a blend of all things old and new in Japan as you travel through the Land of the Rising Sun via famed bullet trains.

CLICK HERE to view full itinerary and details. Questions? Call 360-543-9370 or email lori@airporter.com

*Tour is operated by Bellair Tours in partnership with Premier World Discovery (PWD)

Join Lori Reese and Bellair Tours at an upcoming Preview Party!

  • Preview Party #1 – Friday, Oct. 24, 2025
    • Round Table Pizza – 1145 E. Sunset Drive #135, Bellingham
    • 12:30 pm – 1:45 pm
  • Preview Party #2 – Friday, Oct. 24, 2025
    • Affinity in Bellingham – 3930 Affinity Ln., Bellingham
      • (Across street from Bellingham Home Depot)
    • 6:30 pm – 7:45 pm

A Preview Party is a great opportunity to meet Lori, learn more about this adventure, get questions answered, meet other travelers, register and more! Space is limited so you don’t have to wait till a Preview Party. You can register anytime to secure your spot!

RSVP not required, but appreciated. To RSVP, call 360-543-9370 or email lori@airporter.com.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:

  • Three Bullet Train Experiences – Tokyo to Kyoto, Kyoto to Hiroshima, and Hiroshima to Osaka
  • 3 nights in Tokyo & Kyoto
  • 2 nights in Hiroshima & Osaka
  • 5 Culinary Experiences – Sushi Making Experience, Cultural Dinner & Geisha Show, Sake Tasting Experience, Bento Lunch On-Board Bullet Train, and a Tea Ceramony
  • Tokyo City Tour w/ Imperial Palace & East Gardens
  • Tsukiji Fish Market & Odaiba Complex
  • Hakone Ropeway & Mt. Fuji Day Trip
  • Lake Ashi Cruise
  • Kyoto City Tour with Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
  • Kinkakuji Temple & Heian Shrine
  • Nara Park & Todaiji Temple
  • Nishiki Market
  • Miyajima Island & the Itsukushima Shrine
  • Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park & Museum
  • Atomic Bomb Dome
  • Himeji Castle
  • Osaka City Tour with Dontonbori District
  • Osaka Castle & Umeda Sky Building

INCLUSION:

  • Round-trip Shuttle Service along the I-5 corridor to Sea-Tac Airport
  • Round-trip Airfare from Seattle
    • Note: family & friends departing from airports other than Seattle, are welcome to join the tour.
  • International Departure Taxes / Fuel Charges
  • 20 Meals: 10-Breakfasts, 4-Lunches, and 6-Dinners
  • Designated Bellair Tours Host
  • Professional Tour Director
  • Motorcoach and Bullet Train Transportation
  • Sightseeing & Admissions per itinerary
  • Baggage handling at hotels
    • NOTE: Main luggage is not transported via the bullet trains. A small overnight bag like a backpack will be necessary for the evenings of Day 7 & Day 10. Main luggage will be transported via motorcoach and not available until the next day on these two evenings. Baggage handling is not available at all hotels in Japan. Suitcase with wheels is highly recommended for your main luggage.
  • Hotel Transfers

ACCOMODATIONS:

CLICK HERE to view full itinerary and details. Questions? Call 360-543-9370 or email lori@airporter.com

PRICING:

  • $7,999 per person based on sharing a double room
    • $5,949 per person based on land only. Guests flying land only needs to secure their flights.
  • $950 per person single supplement for private, solo room
  • $600 deposit per person due with registration form to secure reservation(s)
  • Final payment in full is due no later than Thursday, Feb. 6, 2026
    • Make your Final Payment by check prior to the final payment due date and receive a $400 per couple/$200 per person booking discount!
  • Trip Protect Plan available at time of reservation only at $675 per person

Questions? Call 360-543-9370 or email lori@airporter.com.

WAYS TO BOOK TODAY:  (The tour booking code is #206825.)

  • Book online at PremierWorldDiscovery.com.
  • Call Premier World Discovery’s customer service team at 877-953-8687 and book over the phone. Available Mondays thru Fridays, 8am to 5pm PST.
  • Complete the registration form on the back of the tour brochure and either:
    • Mail the registration with your deposit to Premier World Discovery, 1650 S. Pacific Coast Hwy, Suite 202, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
    • Or, drop it off or mail it to Lori Reese, c/o Bellair Tours, 1416 Whitehorn St. Ferndale, WA

Questions? Call 360-543-9370 or email lori@airporter.com.

CLICK HERE to view full itinerary and details. Questions? Call 360-543-9370 or email lori@airporter.com

DISCOVER JAPAN ITINERARY:

DAY 1 – DEPART USA
Today board your overnight flight bound for Tokyo, Japan.

DAY 2 – ARRIVE TOKYO, JAPAN
Arrive in Tokyo, the dynamic and dazzling capital of Japan. Meet your Tour Manager and transfer to your hotel for a 3-night stay in Tokyo. Tonight enjoy a Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant with your fellow travelers. Overnight: Tokyo (D)

DAY 3 – TOKYO SIGHTSEEING
Today enjoy a Tokyo City Tour. Visit the Imperial Palace Plaza, home to the Emperor and other members of the Japanese Royal Family since 1868, when Emperor Meiji transferred the seat of power from Kyoto to Edo and changed the name of the city to Tokyo. Explore the beautiful East Garden of the palace for its seasonal flowers, moats and guardhouses. Later visit Asakusa, a district reminiscent of Tokyo’s past decades and home to the Sensō-ji Buddhist Temple, Tokyo’s oldest temple site. Enjoy a hands-on Sushi Making Experience for lunch. Then visit the iconic & historic Tsukiji Fish Market and the Odaiba, a vibrant shopping & entertainment district on the Tokyo Bay. Overnight: Tokyo (B, L, D)

DAY 4 –  TOKYO – HAKONE – TOKYO
Today enjoy a scenic day trip to Mt. Fuji & Hakone. Mount Fuji, Japan’s most iconic peak is famous for its snow-capped slopes and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Enjoy the Hakone Ropeway, a scenic aerial lift that takes you to a station offering stunning views of Mt. Fuji, Lake Ashi and the Owakudani Valley. Then enjoy a scenic Lake Ashi Cruise. The crater lake was formed 3000 years ago when the Hakone volcano last erupted. Today Mt. Fuji sits in the background for spectacular views from the lake on a clear day. Lunch is included at a local restaurant. Later this afternoon return to Toyko and enjoy the evening at leisure. Please note Mt. Fuji views are weather permitting. Overnight: Tokyo (B, L)

DAY 5 – TOKYO – BULLET TRAIN – KYOTO
Today experience the Shinkansen Bullet Train from Tokyo to Kyoto. Japanese Bullet Trains, or Shinkansen, are famous for their speed, safety, and punctuality. They operate on a network of high-speed lines reaching speeds of up to 200 mph and often arrive within seconds of their scheduled time. During your train ride a traditional Bento Lunch (box) is included. Arrive in Kyoto, the former imperial capital of Japan for over one-thousand years. Enjoy a Tea Ceremony before settling into your hotel for a three night stay. While in Kyoto, immerse yourself in Japan’s unique culture. Enjoy a bit of leisure time to explore on your own before dinner with your fellow travelers. Overnight: Kyoto (B, L, D)

DAY 6 – KYOTO SIGHTSEEING
Explore timeless beauty during your Kyoto City Tour. Visit the historic and scenic Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, renowned for its cherry trees and stunning landscapes that change dramatically with each season. Enjoy a leisurely walk through the towering bamboo groves and see the iconic Togetsukyo Bridge. Visit the Kinkakuji Temple, also known as the Golden Pavilion, a Zen Temple whose top two floors are covered in gold leaf, and see the historic Heian Shrine with its towering red torii gate. Stop at the Nishiki Market, a historic and lively food market known to locals as “Kyoto’s Kitchen” to explore Kyoto’s culinary delights. This evening enjoy a Cultural Dinner & Geisha Show at a local venue where Maiko (apprentice Geisha) perform. Overnight: Kyoto (B, D)

DAY 7 – KYOTO – NARA – KYOTO
Today visit Nara, the first permanent capital city of Japan with rich history and culture. Take a stroll in Nara Park, home to hundreds of friendly roaming deer. Visit the landmark Todaiji Temple, one of the powerful Seven Great Temples and home to one of Japan’s largest bronze statues of Buddha. This afternoon, return to Kyoto and enjoy a Sake Tasting Experience in the Fushimi District, renowned for its traditional breweries. Enjoy the evening at your own pace. Overnight: Kyoto

DAY 8 – KYOTO – BULLET TRAIN – HIROSHIMA
This morning board another Shinkansen Bullet Train from Kyoto to Hiroshima, a lively city that celebrates peace in the shadow of last century’s devastation. Enjoy an included lunch of the Hiroshima-style Okonomiyaki, a savory pancake the region is known for. Then take a ferry to Miyajima Island to visit the famous UNESCO-listed Itsukushima Shrine featuring an elaborate floating torii gate rising majestically out of the sea. Later ferry back to Hiroshima and check-in for a two night stay. Overnight: Hiroshima (B, L, D)

DAY 9 – HIROSHIMA SIGHTSEEING
Today enjoy a Hiroshima City Tour and discover its powerful and moving history. Visit the Peace Memorial Park & Museum, dedicated to the legacy of devastation and loss Hiroshima suffered at the end of WWII. Visit the UNESCO-listed Peace Memorial, also known as the Atomic Bomb Dome, the only structure left standing when the first atomic bomb exploded in 1945. These venues are intended to advocate for world peace & serve as a symbolic expression of nuclear horrors. The remainder of the day is at leisure for contemplation, relaxation and exploration. Overnight: Hiroshima (B)

DAY 10 – BULLET TRAIN – HIMEJI – OSAKA
Today, board your third Shinkansen Bullet Train from Hiroshima to Himeji. Upon arrival visit the hilltop Himeji Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a National Treasure of Japan, representing the pinnacle of Japanese castle architecture. Continue to Osaka, check in for a two night stay and enjoy the rest of the evening at your own pace. Osaka features a vibrant food scene, often referred to as the “Kitchen of Japan”. Overnight: Osaka (B)

DAY 11 – OSAKA SIGHTSEEING
Today enjoy an Osaka City Tour. Begin with a walk through the Dotonbori, a vibrant entertainment district known for its dazzling neon lights, street food, and bustling atmosphere along the Dotonbori Canal. Then visit the Osaka Castle, a large castle built in 1583 by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, a great unifier & ruler. The castle was rebuilt in 1931 and features a museum, garden, shrine, park and sports facilities. Later visit the incredible Umeda Sky Building and admire the panoramic views of Osaka from the Floating Garden Observatory – an open-air viewing platform straddling the two 40-story towers of the iconic building. This evening enjoy a Farewell Dinner with your fellow travelers. Overnight: Osaka  (B,D)

DAY 12 – OSAKA – FLY HOME
Today fly home with wonderful memories of your experiences and time in Japan. (B)

Luggage Notes – Main luggage is not transported via the Bullet Trains. A small overnight bag like a backpack will be necessary for the evenings of Day 7 & Day 10. Main luggage will be transported via motorcoach and not available until the next day on these 2 evenings. Baggage handling is not available at all hotels in Japan. Suitcase with wheels is highly recommended for your main luggage.

Meet The Host
Host

Lori Reese

Looking for someone to travel with? Bellair Tours Manager Lori Reese is your girl! She’s never met a trip or adventure she didn’t like. Her motto is “Try everything once, except eggs. Don’t try eggs!” With a background in public relations and marketing, Lori has had the opportunity to travel the world from Germany to South Africa as well as El Salvador and China, with many other destinations in between. It is Lori’s passion to make sure you have an incredible experience from start to finish as well as share her love for people, cultures and adventures.

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