Intro to Japan Tour: 8-day Small Group

5.0
(5 reviews)

8 days (approximately)
Offered in: English

See the real Japan and experience its culture beyond the typical tourist sites. You'll walk through busy streets, ride the bullet train, and enjoy local foods. Each tour is customized to fit the preferences of the group.

What's Included

Dinner (Optional[3])
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[7])
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: 8 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 free
  • 4

    Go to the Tokyo Grand Sumo Tournament and see sumo wrestlers compete against each other.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • Day 3

    Nagoya

    1 stop
  • 5

    Ride the Japanese bullet train to Nagoya and visit Inuyama Castle, one of only 12 original castles in Japan and a designated National Treasure.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • Day 4

    Kiso Valley

    1 stop
  • 6

    Slip back to earlier time and enjoy the beautifully preserved post town of 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.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 5

    Kyoto

    1 stop
  • 7

    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 6

    Kyoto

    3 stops
  • 8

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

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 9

    Visit Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine and walk through thousands of red torii gates.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 10

    Explore the very exciting walking streets of Dotonbori. This is a good chance to see Japan’s pop culture and try Osaka’s famous takoyaki!

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 7

    Tokyo

    1 stop
  • 11

    Enjoy a free day to explore other sights and catch up on last minute shopping. Optional excursion to view the architecture of Tokyo Station, see the electronics town of Akihabara, and visit a boutique Sumie Art Gallery where you can learn the technique of Sumie painting.

    8 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 8

    Depart Japan

    1 stop
  • 12

    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
Supplied by Japan and More

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Multi-day Tours
Cultural Tours
Rail Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
Public Transportation Tours
Small Group
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