Colors of Japan 2024
Denver Sister Cities Trip – Nov 3-14
Takayama, Tokyo, and Kanazawa
Colors of Japan 2024
Denver Sister Cities Trip – Nov 3-14
Takayama, Tokyo, and Kanazawa
Go beyond the tourist facade, make life long friendships, and experience the omotenashi that only a sister city partnership can bring.
Join us from November 3 to November 14, 2024, for an unforgettable journey to Japan, presented by the Denver Takayama Sister City Citizen Delegation. This unique adventure goes beyond the ordinary tourist experience, offering you a chance to forge lifelong friendships and immerse yourself in the welcoming spirit of omotenashi. Our itinerary includes visits to Denver’s Sister City, Takayama, as well as Tokyo and Kanazawa, showcasing the vibrant colors and rich culture of Japan.
Sign up for details as they become available!
Go beyond the tourist facade, make life long friendships, and experience the omotenashi that only a sister city partnership can bring.
Join us from November 3 to November 14, 2024, for an unforgettable journey to Japan, presented by the Denver Takayama Sister City Citizen Delegation. This unique adventure goes beyond the ordinary tourist experience, offering you a chance to forge lifelong friendships and immerse yourself in the welcoming spirit of omotenashi. Our itinerary includes visits to Denver’s Sister City, Takayama, as well as Tokyo and Kanazawa, showcasing the vibrant colors and rich culture of Japan.
Sign up for details as they become available!
Denver Sister Cities
Colors of Japan 2024
- Trip Highlights
- Day 1 : November 3 (Sunday)
- Day 2: November 4 (Monday)
- Day 3: November 5 Tuesday)
- Day 4: November 6 (Wednesday)
- Day 5: November 7 (Thursday)
- Day 6: November 8 (Friday)
- Day 7: November 9 (Saturday)
- Day 8: November 10 (Sunday)
- Day 9: November 11 (Monday)
- Day 10: November 12 (Tuesday)
- Day 11: November 13 (Wednesday)
- Day 12: November 14 (Thursday)
Historical Sites: Explore ancient temples in Kamakura,
the majestic Matsumoto Castle, and the historical village of Shirakawa-go.
Natural Beauty: Enjoy the serene beauty of Kenrokuen Garden in Kanazawa
and unwind in the hot springs of Hirayu Onsen.
Urban Adventure: Dive into the bustling cities
of Tokyo and Kanazawa.
- Location: Depart from Denver International Airport to Narita, Tokyo
- Details: Embark on your journey to Japan, with meals provided on the flight.
- Location: Arrival at Narita Airport, Tokyo
- Accommodation: Shinyuku Washington Hotel
- Details: After arriving at Narita, take a shuttle bus to Shinyuku WAS Hotel, a journey that introduces you to the bustling city of Tokyo.
- Location: Day Trip to Kamakura from Tokyo
- Accommodation: Shinyuku Washington Hotel
- Details: Travel by JR from Shinjuku to Kamakura, enjoying a full day exploring the historic and scenic city of Kamakura before returning to Tokyo.
- Location: Tokyo
- Accommodation: Shinyuku Washington Hotel
- Details: Enjoy a free day in Tokyo, exploring the city at your own pace.
- Location: Tokyo to Kanazawa
- Accommodation: Hotel of Kanazawa
- Details: Depart Tokyo for Kanazawa via JR, a four-hour journey that leads to the stunning Kenrokuen Garden, one of Japan’s “three most beautiful landscape gardens”.
- Location: Kanazawa
- Accommodation: Hotel of Kanazawa
- Details: Experience Kanazawa’s Asaichi (morning market), indulge in Kaiten Sushi, visit the 21st Century Museum, and stroll through the Higashi Chaya District.
- Location: Kanazawa to Shirakawa-go to Takayama
- Accommodation: Hotel of Takayama
- Details: Travel by bus to the picturesque village of Shirakawa-go, known for its traditional gassho-zukuri farmhouses, before continuing to Takayama.
- Location: Takayama
- Accommodation: Hotel of Takayama
- Details: A free day to explore Takayama, a city renowned for its beautifully preserved old town.
- Location: Takayama to Matsumoto to Hirayu Onsen and back
- Accommodation: Hotel of Takayama
- Details: A day trip from Takayama to Matsumoto to visit its famous castle, followed by a relaxing visit to Hirayu Onsen.
- Location: Takayama
- Details: Another free day in Takayama to explore at your leisure, capped off with a farewell party.
- Location: Takayama to Tokyo
- Accommodation: Shinyuku Washington Hotel
- Details: Return to Tokyo by bus, with free time in the city and a special dinner at the famous Imahan for Sukiyaki.
- Location: Tokyo to Denver
- Details: Depart from Tokyo to Denver, carrying memories of a lifetime from the heart of Japan
- Trip Highlights
- Day 1 : November 3 (Sunday)
- Day 2: November 4 (Monday)
- Day 3: November 5 (Tuesday)
- Day 4: November 6 (Wednesday)
- Day 5: November 7 (Thursday)
- Day 6: November 8 (Friday)
- Day 7: November 9 (Saturday)
- Day 8: November 10 (Sunday)
- Day 9: November 11 (Monday)
- Day 10: November 12 (Tuesday)
- Day 11: November 13 (Wednesday)
- Day 12: November 14 (Thursday)
Historical Sites: Explore ancient temples in Kamakura, the majestic Matsumoto Castle, and the historical village of Shirakawa-go.
Natural Beauty: Enjoy the serene beauty of Kenrokuen Garden in Kanazawa and unwind in the hot springs of Hirayu Onsen.
Urban Adventure: Dive into the bustling cities of Tokyo and Kanazawa.
- Location: Depart from Denver International Airport to Narita, Tokyo
- Details: Embark on your journey to Japan, with meals provided on the flight.
- Location: Arrival at Narita Airport, Tokyo
- Accommodation: Shinyuku Washington Hotel
- Details: After arriving at Narita, take a shuttle bus to Shinyuku WAS Hotel, a journey that introduces you to the bustling city of Tokyo.
- Location: Day Trip to Kamakura from Tokyo
- Accommodation: Shinyuku Washington Hotel
- Details: Travel by JR from Shinjuku to Kamakura, enjoying a full day exploring the historic and scenic city of Kamakura before returning to Tokyo.
- Location: Tokyo
- Accommodation: Shinyuku Washington Hotel
- Details: Enjoy a free day in Tokyo, exploring the city at your own pace.
- Location: Tokyo to Kanazawa
- Accommodation: Hotel of Kanazawa
- Details: Depart Tokyo for Kanazawa via JR, a four-hour journey that leads to the stunning Kenrokuen Garden, one of Japan’s “three most beautiful landscape gardens”.
- Location: Kanazawa
- Accommodation: Hotel of Kanazawa
- Details: Experience Kanazawa’s Asaichi (morning market), indulge in Kaiten Sushi, visit the 21st Century Museum, and stroll through the Higashi Chaya District.
- Location: Kanazawa to Shirakawa-go to Takayama
- Accommodation: Hotel of Takayama
- Details: Travel by bus to the picturesque village of Shirakawa-go, known for its traditional gassho-zukuri farmhouses, before continuing to Takayama.
- Location: Takayama
- Accommodation: Hotel of Takayama
- Details: A free day to explore Takayama, a city renowned for its beautifully preserved old town.
- Location: Takayama to Matsumoto to Hirayu Onsen and back
- Accommodation: Hotel of Takayama
- Details: A day trip from Takayama to Matsumoto to visit its famous castle, followed by a relaxing visit to Hirayu Onsen.
- Location: Takayama
- Details: Another free day in Takayama to explore at your leisure, capped off with a farewell party.
- Location: Takayama to Tokyo
- Accommodation: Shinyuku Washington Hotel
- Details: Return to Tokyo by bus, with free time in the city and a special dinner at the famous Imahan for Sukiyaki.
- Location: Tokyo to Denver
- Details: Depart from Tokyo to Denver, carrying memories of a lifetime from the heart of Japan