Join HE Travel President Phil Sheldon to explore the unique culture of Japan, where he lived for three years. Our gay Japan tour starts in modern Tokyo, then pauses in the traditional mountain samurai town of Takayama. Next is Kyoto, with its abundance of temples and gardens and a visit to an art museum built into a hillside. Our carefully designed Extension visits either the world-renowned Benesse Art Site on Naoshima Island or the remote lush Iya Valley on Shikoku Island. It concludes in Hiroshima to see both the solemn Peace Park and beautiful Miyajima Island.
Japan Gay Tour
Japan Ningyo Tour
Experience the fantastic variety of Ningyo and celebrate the traditional Japanese craft of making dolls. These dolls are not just toys for children. They have a rich history in Japanese culture.
This adventure will take you to the heart of Japan’s traditional and contemporary Ningyo culture. You’ll explore the best doll shops and learn from the finest Japanese artists and collectors.