Agents Can Discover Japan With NARAT

NĀRAT has a “one of a kind Japan” fam taking place during Cherry Blossom season, synonymous with the country’s culture. Ultimate Japan – Cherry Blossom FAM takes place March 27 to April 7, 2020 and the 12-day specialty educational program introduces travel agents to the essence of Japan, in midst of Sakura season, in Tokyo, Kyoto, Kobe, Nagoya, Himeji, Mt. Fuji, Nara, Hakone and Osaka, among other leading locations.

Travel agents explore futuristic and traditional Tokyo, learn about Anime, sample authentic Japanese sushi, visit ancient castles, 1,000-year temples with Zen gardens and interact with geisha in historic Kyoto.

They will indulge in unique experiential activities, such as attending a Kimono fashion show, tea ceremony in Gion, opera at the famous Kabukiza Theatre, seeing Sumo wrestling, and experiencing sunrise over Japan’s iconic Mount Fuj, together with witnessing cherry blossom celebrations.

Accommodation is in deluxe hotels, Japanese Ryokans (raditional inns), and includes an overnight in Buddhist temple in the temple city of Koyasan.

Participants may extend the program with four-day traditional farmhouse stay in Shirakawa-go, with a visit to Kanazawa and its Samurai District.

Agents travelling from Toronto may have the ability to include a stopover in Seoul, Korea. The cost is US$2,850 per agent plus flight taxes of US$650 and is inclusive of international flights from Canada. Single supplements are available, subject to availability.

One companion per agent is allowed. Participants receive a Tokyo 2020 Summer Games Souvenir.

To receive a FAM itinerary and application for the Ultimate Japan – Cherry Blossom FAM, agents are required to email fams@narat.org.