Explore Japan Tour: 12-day Small Group

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(7 reviews)

12 days (approximately)
Offered in: English

Stay at a traditional ryokan with hot springs at the base of Mount Fuji, visit zen temples and gardens in Kyoto, have an authentic encounter with Geisha, experience a tea ceremony, and see the beautiful floating torii gate at Miyajima.

With a maximum of only 8 people, you get the feel of independent travel without having to worry about the language, transportation, hotels, or reservations.

Travel in a small group, eat at local restaurants, ride public transportation, and enjoy a flexible schedule.

This tour is perfect for active adults who love walking and immersing themselves in a new culture.

What's Included

Dinner (Optional[5])
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[11])
Breakfast

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Arrive in Japan. Becki or Shawn will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 12 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Arrive in Tokyo

    1 stop
  • 1

    Free time to explore the area and see the famous Shibuya Crosswalk.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • Day 2

    Tokyo

    3 stops
  • 2

    Start your adventure off by visiting Asakusa to explore Senso-ji, Tokyo’s oldest Buddhist temple built in 645 AD.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Visit Tsukiji’s lively and historic Outer Market with vendors selling fresh seafood.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 4

    Experience the beauty of Tokyo's Cherry Blossoms at Ueno Park and take a stroll through the tiny shopping alleys of Ameya Yokocho.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 3

    Mount Fuji

    1 stop
  • 5

    Travel to Lake Kawaguchi to view the magnificence of Mount Fuji. Stay in a traditional Japanese ryokan, soak in a mineral-rich hot spring onsen, and have an authentic Japanese Kaiseki dinner. This will be a very memorable experience!

    8 hours Admission ticket included
  • Day 4

    Nagoya

    1 stop
  • 6

    Visit the 480 year old Inuyama Castle, one of only 12 original castles in Japan and a designated National Treasure.

    4 hours Admission ticket included
  • Day 5

    Kiso Valley

    1 stop
  • 7

    Slip back to earlier time and enjoy the beautifully preserved post towns of Magome and Tsumago in the Kiso Valley. The town used to serve travelers on the Nakasendo Trail, the route connecting Tokyo and Kyoto during the Edo Period.

    8 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 6

    Hiroshima

    1 stop
  • 8

    Travel to Hiroshima, the City of Peace. Take a streetcar ride, see the Atomic Bomb Dome, and visit the Peace Memorial Park and museum.

    4 hours Admission ticket included
  • Day 7

    Miyajima

    1 stop
  • 9

    Catch a ferry to Miyajima and see the world famous floating torii gate. Stroll the streets and paths of Miyajima and visit the World Heritage Site of Itsukushima Shrine.

    4 hours Admission ticket included
  • Day 8

    Kyoto

    2 stops
  • 10

    Travel to Kyoto and view thousands of red torii gates at Fushimi Inari Taisha. Built in 711 AD, it is one of the oldest and most popular shrines in Kyoto.

    4 hours Admission ticket free
  • 11

    Then, visit the Gekkeikan Sake Brewery, founded in 1637. See the traditional techniques of making sake and taste several of the blends.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • Day 9

    Kyoto

    1 stop
  • 12

    Visit the World Heritage Site of Kiyomizu Temple and walk the Higashiyama District with old wooden houses and small shops.

    4 hours Admission ticket included
  • Day 10

    Kyoto

    2 stops
  • 13

    Visit the beautiful World Heritage Site of Kinkaku-ji, known as the Golden Temple.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 14

    Visit the famous zen rock garden of Ryoanji.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • Day 11

    Tokyo

    1 stop
  • 15

    Enjoy a free day to explore other sights and catch up on last minute shopping. Optional excursion to the Tokyo National Museum.

    8 hours Admission ticket included
  • Day 12

    Depart Japan

    1 stop
  • 16

    Check out of the hotel and head to Narita Airport.

    2 hours Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Multi-day Tours
Cultural Tours
Rail Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
Public Transportation Tours
Small Group
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