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Return to Japan: Intrepid Travel Leads Surge of New Tours

Intrepid's Premium Japan Tour includes authentic on-trip experiences. Photo: Shutterstock.com 

In October 2022, Japan re-opened for unrestricted foreign tourism for the first time in two years since the pandemic closed its borders.

Tour operators like Intrepid Travel are seeing a boom in visitors as pent-up demand is making the country one of the prime destinations for 2023. Intrepid has announced more than 240 Japan trip departures in 2023, according to Kenny Onishi, Intrepid’s general manager in Japan.

What should visitors expect on these re-introduced Japan tours, and what tips should travel advisors give customers? I joined one of Intrepid’s first Japan tours after the opening, and share below both tour highlights and key learnings from my experience.

What visitors should know about travel to Japan:

• No Visa for Americans, but pre-registration is required: Japan has ended the temporary visa requirement for American tourists, but incoming visitors still must pre-register via Visit Japan Web with proof of vaccination or recent test results. Clients (and tour companies) should be advised to check the S. Embassy in Japan website for the latest information.
• J apan is historically inexpensive right now. While the dollar has retreated from a recent 30-year high against the yen, current figures of 130 yen to the dollar mean travelers will see in-country prices converting about 25% cheaper than pre-pandemic. That means more affordable shopping, dining, attractions, transport, and lodging. Organized tour prices in dollars have remained steady.
• Mask-wearing is still nearly universal in Japan. Visitors should be aware that many shops, hotel lobbies, transport, and attractions continue to require masks for protection against COVID-19, although there is no official government mandate. Most Japanese still wear masks at all times in public, with the exception of dining and some outdoor activities.
• Fewer visitors to Japan means now is a great time to visit . Given the continued lack of tourism from China, which normally supplies 60% of total inbound visitors, according to Intrepid’s Onishi, Japan’s visitor figures are still down. Fewer visitors to tourist attractions, at least for the short to mid-term, means now is a great time to book a trip.

Tour Highlights: Intrepid Travel’s Premium Japan Tour Intrepid Travel, long a leader in Japan tours, has an impressive array of 240 scheduled trip departures on more than a dozen unique itineraries for 2023. The trips run from 8 to 24 days with budget, luxury, cultural immersion, foodie, family, and action-adventure options available.

I joined Intrepid’s Premium Japan Tour , a 12-day journey covering the country’s cultural and scenic highlights. The “Premium” experience (tours begin at $7435 per person, not including airfare) gives customers a higher level of lodging and dining selections, along with unique experiences like a sushi-making class, and a meditation retreat in a classic Kyoto Zen shrine.   

A bilingual local expert-led our tour, bringing our group of eight guests on daily excursions and also giving suggestions and navigation tips for free time activities. Tour sizes are typically 8-12 people, with combinations of both couples and solo travelers.

Our trip began in Tokyo, which is at once the most intimidating and accessible city in Japan. The crowded, sprawling, neon-lit metropolis can be overwhelming on one’s own, but is actually highly accessible with its ultra-efficient rail system. Our guide navigated the rainbow spaghetti maps of two dozen different train lines to whisk us around town like VIPs.

The tour’s hotel for the first couple of nights was on the upper end of a three-star hotel (typical for the trip), with inclusive breakfast buffets, great views, and nearby access to prime sightseeing locations. Tokyo’s famed Asakusa shrine was footsteps away, enabling us to visit early morning to beat the crowds.

The highlight of the Tokyo tour, for me, was the full foodie immersion walking through Tokyo’s Tsukiji street markets sampling every manner of freshly prepared seafood followed by a sushi-making class.

The tour took efforts to balance the urban with the rural, taking us to the UNESCO heritage site of the Takayama mountain farming community, with traditional straw A-frame homes set amidst stunning alpine scenery. We also sailed the dazzling blue lake waters in Hakone National Park near snow-peaked Mt. Fuji, feeling as if we were in the middle of a picture postcard.

The trip continued, via the Shinkansen bullet train to Hiroshima, for a sobering history lesson at the Peace Park memorials. The mood was lightened by an exploration of local cuisine and parks.

Kyoto’s status as Japan’s classical capital makes it an essential stop on any Japan tour. The Intrepid journey concluded there, with visits to centuries-old classic shrines and temples, interspersed with dining on traditional Kaiseki meals that were as tasty as they were artistic.

For first-timers to Japan, Intrepid’s Premium Japan Tour hits all the highlights, providing both a breadth and depth of experience to supply visitors with stories to share for years to come. The only downside of such a comprehensive tour is the time spent on transport between locations, with multiple multi-hour train rides required. For clients looking for more depth and less travel, I’d recommend tours with less geographic scope, focused on a specific region. Clients can always return for more! 

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Here's what you can expect on a Lonely Planet Experiences tour of Japan

Jan 20, 2020 • 5 min read

Woman with a yellow jacket walking in the electronic town district of Akihabara, Tokyo.

COVID-19 Announcement

All multi-day tours are temporarily suspended until April 30th for more details please visit:  https://www. intrepidtravel.com/au/covid19

Nine days, three cities, and countless bowls of ramen. Lonely Planet Experiences  Japan Express tour powered by Intrepid Travel takes a leaf out of the bullet train’s book by covering vast terrain with supreme efficiency. 

Sure, we’d all like to spend a few weeks (okay, months) in Japan but if time is of the essence, then joining a tour is a clever way to drink in Japan’s cultural, culinary and historic highlights without wasting a drop. After all, this is a nation famous for championing time-saving creations like bullet trains, vending machines and convenience stores. When in Rome…

First stop: Tokyo

Upon arrival, Tokyo is the kind of city that gives you butterflies in your stomach. A neon-lit metropolis filled with promise, Japan’s capital presents a dilemma for travellers: just how do you tackle it? Joining a tour takes the guess work out of the equation by providing a blueprint. On the first night, our group breaks the ice at an izakaya recommended by our trusty leader. Japan’s answer to a pub, we join ‘salarymen’ downing after-work lagers and soon feel like old (albeit jetlagged) friends.

Over the next three days, Tokyo’s highlights reel is played in high-definition technicolour. We stroll through Yoyogi-kōen  (a sprawling green space smack-bang in the middle of the city), scramble across the famous Shibuya crossing (an intersection considered the world’s busiest pedestrian crossing), and geek-out over the anime-themed cafes and gadget stores of the dazzling Akihabara district .

I discover that some of Japan’s best food is found underground. Department store food halls (known as depachika ) are a food scene within themselves, and Shinjuku Takashimaya has one of the city’s best. There’s mochi (little rice cakes), Paris-worthy pastries, fancy fruit that comes with an equally fancy price tag and a KitKat store selling limited edition flavours (the jury’s still out on corn flavoured KitKats).

We also visit hyped-up Harajuku , a pop cultural wonderland that’s home to Insta-famous desserts like oversized rainbow-tinged fairy floss and towering soft serve ice creams that defy the laws of gravity.

Travelling with a local guide is a bit like having a fast-pass at a theme park. He shows us shortcuts to getting around, points out the best places to eat, and explains the ins and outs of Japanese culture (like deciphering the buttons on Japan’s high-tech toilets). I’d be lost without him (figuratively and literally).

Next stop: Nikkō 

After the sensory overload of Tokyo, we switch gears and head to Nikkō . Located in the mountainous Tochigi prefecture, Nikko’s lakes, waterfalls, and hot springs are a welcome change of pace.

The train to Nikko takes two hours and while it’s not a bullet train, it’s still an efficient affair. With carte blanche to do whatever I want, I visit Tōshō-gū shrine , a forest-fringed Shinto complex. Decorated with gold leaf and intricate carvings, it’s easy to lose track of time in this enchanting place, originally built during the Edo period.

Paradoxically, the key to nailing group travel is spending time on your own. It’s important to find the sweet spot between having buddies to belt out nineties power ballads with in karaoke clubs and also having enough ‘me time’. It’s a hard balancing act to nail, but this tour gets it right.

The following day we set off on a group hike to Senjōgahara Shizen-kenkyu-rō , a scenic spot where mountain, waterfall and lake views max out our camera memory cards. Nikko is just that photogenic.

Final stop: Kyoto

One of Japan’s superpowers is elevating unremarkable things to stratospheric levels of awesome. This is certainly the case when riding the shinkansen (bullet train) to Kyoto . Before boarding, I’m overwhelmed by the train station eats on offer. After fawning over the range of ekiben (beautifully packaged bento box meals), I board the train and enjoy the seriously smooth, three-hour ride to Japan’s former capital.

Kyoto is a history book come to life, with thousands of temples, shrines and gardens just made for exploring. Fushimi Inari-Taisha is the most famous (and busiest) thanks to its thousands of red torii (shrine gates). It’s crowded when we visit, but it’s one of those deeply atmospheric places you really can’t miss.

With freedom to explore, I take my time savouring matcha in teahouses , and buying handcrafted ceramics from pottery studios. A walking tour of Gion reveals geisha history and one fortuitous (although brief) sighting of a kimono-clad geisha turning a corner before disappearing down an alley.

By night, some of the group splash out on a traditional kaiseki dinner (a multi-course, seasonal meal), others line up for the best ramen in town and some grab some onigiri from a 7-Eleven. From lauded restaurants to ramen joints and convenience stores – all are legit and tasty options in Japan.

On our final night, we celebrate with a group dinner at a tiny, no-fuss eatery known for serving unforgettable tofu. If it weren’t for our guide, we’d never have found it. Thanks to the city’s strong Buddhist heritage, exceptional vegetarian fare is everywhere in Kyoto, a place awash in artisanal tofu.

My time in Japan passes like a pub quiz lightning round, with the clock ticking as soon as the aircraft wheels hit the tarmac. After nine days, my time is up, but my matcha bowl is full.

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Japan On A Shoestring - 13 Days

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• Save 1% Mon 13 Jan 2025 > Sat 25 Jan 2025 Guaranteed Departure Who's going? Available £2,035 Best offer £2,005 Hold Space Book Tour

Who is this trip for?

• Multi Activity
• National Parks
• Deposit From £50
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• Free cancellation
• ATOL Protected
• Sushi Making and Akihabara: Immerse yourself in the art of sushi-making with a sushi chef, tasting your creations for lunch. Later, explore Akihabara, known as 'Electric Town,' filled with anime, manga, and an optional visit to a maid cafe.
• Arashiyama in Kyoto: visit the iconic Golden Pavilion at Kinkaku-Ji, and partake in a Calligraphy Class for deeper cultural immersion in Kyoto.
• Hiroshima & Miyajima Island: Exploring Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park to understand the city's history and significance, then take a short ferry trip to Miyajima Island to visit the Itsukushima Shrine with its iconic torii gate standing in the sea.
• Osaka Castle & Shinsaibashi: Visiting Osaka Castle, a symbol of Japan's history, and exploring the Shinsaibashi area for a taste of Japanese cuisine and shopping experiences.
• Hakone & Mount Fuji Views: Experiencing the Hakone Ropeway for stunning views, cruising Lake Ashi on a pirate ship, and enjoying an Onsen (Japanese hot spring) experience with the chance to glimpse Mount Fuji on a clear day.
• Tokyo Imperial Palace & Shibuya Crossing: Exploring the grounds of the Tokyo Imperial Palace and witnessing the hustle and bustle of Shibuya Crossing, a globally renowned pedestrian intersection.
• Traditional Onsen Experience: Indulge in the tranquil and rejuvenating atmosphere of a traditional Japanese onsen, where you can unwind in the soothing sulphuric waters. Unlike many public onsen in Japan that restrict entry for those with tattoos due to cultural associations, this private onsen welcomes all guests, offering a serene and inclusive relaxation experience for everyone, regardless of body art.

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This is a trip for the young and the young at heart to really get under the skin of Japan! Every day on this epic 2 week trip takes in a different side to this fascinating country. You'll travel through the major regions, explore the top destinations, see epic sites and get off-the-beaten-track to discover hidden gems as you pack in all of Japan’s highlights, the daily contrast makes travelling here completely unique. Travel by high speed bullet train, sleep in dorm rooms in hostels, sing your heart out at karaoke bars, stock up on sushi and sake, visit Tokyo’s quirky cafes to immerse yourself in the unique Japanese culture.

What's Included

Exploring, Food, Multi Activity, National Parks, Trekking

Please download the tour brochure for full details

Accommodation

Shared dorms (11 Nights) Capsule Hotel (1 Night)

Vegetarian options are available on all meals throughout the adventure.

Local Guide

This adventure is led by a local guide throughout. The main language of this adventure is English. Please contact us for other languages available.

Wifi is available during the adventure. In some areas and / or accommodation / transport Wifi may be free.

What's not included

International flights.

International flights to the starting point are not included.

Please ensure you are insured before you travel.

Please ensure you obtain the correct visa documentation before you travel.

Airport transfers are not included, please contact our team to provide a quote.

Welcome to Japan!

On the first day of your 13-day budget Japan tour, you will meet your Adventure Leader in the lobby of the Tokyo hostel in the morning. You’ll drop off your luggage and have a briefing, where you’ll discuss the itinerary and get to know your fellow travellers.

After this, we’re off to your first destination – the Tsukiji Outer Market. We’ll be visiting over lunchtime, so be sure to try some delicious fresh sashimi while you’re there! Next, we’re heading into the Asakusa District, where we’ll visit the stunning Sensō-Ji temple, Tokyo’s oldest Buddhist temple.

Next, soak up the incredible views from the top of the Metropolitan Government Building and then take part in some optional activities. You can either experience one of Japan’s national obsessions (baseball, at a local batting cage) or kick back and relax with a drink – or bathe with the locals at a nearby bathhouse.

Sushi Making & Electric Town

In the morning, you’ll discover the Japanese art of sushi-making with an unforgettable lesson from a sushi chef, and then sample your creations.

Later, you’ll visit Akihabara, Japan’s ‘Electric Town’ and hub of Anime. It’s also home to Japan’s most famous J-pop group, AKB48. You will find venues specialising in manga and games, including the Tokyo Anime Center. Here, you can take part in an optional ‘Made in Tokyo’ experience at one of the Akihabara’s maid cafes. You can either spend your afternoon exploring the city some more under your own steam, or you can opt for a rip-roaring optional activity: Kartoon Karting! Please note this needs to be booked at leasst 6 weeks before the departure.

In the evening, you’ll all head to Golden Gai – here, you’ll get a walking tour of the street, before diving into a local bar and sampling the Japanese nightlife.

Contrasts of Tokyo

Kick off your morning with an early trip to the Tokyo Imperial Palace. While here, you’ll explore the Nijubashi Bridge, and the Imperial Palace’s stunning gardens.

Once we’ve finished exploring, we’ll head off to the Sumo District. Spend some time exploring with your Adventure Leader, which is filled with stadiums, stables, and all things summer. Over lunch, you can either spend some time exploring by yourself, or join an additional optional activity and meet ex-sumo wrestlers for a traditional sumo lunch of tonkatsu and chanko-nabe.

In the early afternoon, we’ll pay a visit to the Sumo Museum, a treasure trove filled with all things sumo wrestling. [Note: on occasion the Museum may be closed, so we’ll instead visit Edo Noren.]

We’ll head back to the accommodation in the mid-afternoon, where you’ll be well placed to spend the rest of the day exploring Tokyo by yourselves. This evening, we’d recommend taking to the streets of Roppongi to experience some more of the city’s great nightlife.

You can also book an optional Sumo Experience with lunch where you can talk to ex Sumo wrestlers to learn more about their lifestyle. Please note that this needs to be pre-booked at least 8 weeks before your tour.

Exploring Tokyo

We’ll start our day at the Meiji Shrine, an iconic location in Tokyo dedicated to the beloved Emperor Meiji – who was famed for thrusting Japan into the industrial age. It’s also importantly dedicated to his wife, the Empress Shōken.

After this, we’ll head to Harajuku – in Tokyo’s number one fashion district, you will encounter punks, goths, technicolour hair – anything goes! Here, we’ll spend some time exploring everything the bustling streets have to offer, from secondhand shops like Chicago to famous restaurants. We’ll then head to the world’s busiest pedestrian crossing – Shibuya! It’s one of the most famous sights in the entire city, with millions of people crossing here every day.

On your last afternoon in Tokyo, you’ll have the afternoon to explore. What you choose to do is up to you – you might even want a break! However, if you’re up for more exploring, we recommend:

The Hokusai Museum in Ryogoku, which is dedicated to the work and life of the famed painter of the Great Wave of Kanagawa. In Odaiba, you might want to head to Joypolis, the vast indoor amusement park,or spend some time on the waterfront.

One of the hottest attractions in Tokyo is teamLab Planets – a huge art gallery made up of immersive installations that combine the natural world with the digital age. If Tsukiji left you wanting more, a visit to Toyosu Market will help you try some of the freshest fish in the city.

Bid farewell to the nation’s capital and transfer to your next destination on the budget Japan tour – the beautiful coastal Kamakura. You’ll arrive in the late morning, with enough time to check into the accommodation before heading out to find some lunch.

Once you’ve eaten, we’ll take you around the town, exploring some of the area’s most beautiful locations. You’ll see the many ancient shrines, before we hike over to Kotoku-in Temple to see the giant Great Buddha statue – a UNESCO World Heritage site. From there, we’ll hike over to the Zeniarai Benzaiten Ugafuku shrine, a beautiful example of the Buddhist-Shinto fusion. We’ll then hike back to Kamakura itself, where you can either stay to enjoy the town yourself or head back to rest up.

Your evening is yours to spend as you see fit – we’d recommend exploring the town’s stunning sandy beaches, taking in the sun as it sets over the shoreline. From there, you can explore many of the local area’s restaurants to try some delicious local seafood and produce.

The Hakone National Park

From the seas to the slopes – this morning, you’ll transfer to Hakone by train and bus. Once we’ve arrived in the late morning, we’ll start off by stretching our legs with a hike along the Old Tokaido. Once an important route connecting Tokyo with Kyoto, the section around Hakone is well-preserved and dates back centuries! We’ll end up in Moto-Hakone, where we’ll grab lunch.

Afterwards, it’s time to take to the waters of Lake Ashi for a sightseeing cruise with a twist – it’s a pirate ship! From the deck of this man-of-war ship, you’ll cross the Lake’s clear blue waters – on a cloudless day, you’ll get unforgettable views of the iconic Mount Fuji.

Once we’re off the ship, we’re not back on land for long. We’ll take the Hakone Ropeway to Owakudani, an active volcano zone! Here, try black eggs – they’re cooked in the area’s sulfuric waters, and are rumoured to add seven years to your life.

You’ve got an amazing afternoon and evening laid out ahead of you. We’re taking you to a traditional Japanese outdoor bath – an onsen – where you can spend time soaking in the waters. They’re meant to have healing properties – in addition to how relaxing it is!

This evening, change into your yukuta after a long bathing session, ready to learn about the art of Japanese rice wine. However, we all know that the best way to learn is by doing – so the sake tasting session that’s included should make sure you leave knowledgeable!

Cultural Kyoto

This morning, it’s time to depart Hakone for the nation’s former capital city, Kyoto.

However, you’ve got time to spend a couple of hours exploring the area before we head to the train station. You can either hunt for delicious Japanese snacks for your journey, or pay a visit to the stunning Odawara Castle.

At around midday, we’ll jump on the bullet train for a short transfer, before arriving early afternoon and checking into our next accommodation. Drop your luggage here before joining us on your next unmissable activity – a visit to the iconic Kiyomizu Temple. It’s another of Japan’s UNESCO World Heritage sites, and is arguably one of the most iconic temples in the entire country.

After spending some time exploring the temple, we’ll give you some free time to explore the Gion Area under your own steam. While here, you might want to visit the bustling Pontocho Alley or see the Geisha District. After this, you can either continue exploring the city, or head back to the hostel for a good night’s sleep!

Start your day with a morning visit to the beautiful Fushimi Inari Shrine. While you’re here, following the trails – lined with thousands of iconic red torii gates – leads you to a beautiful hike through the foothills and up Mount Inari. You can either choose to join us for a hike to the top, or stay a little closer to sea level and explore the local area’s street food offerings. If you’re staying here, you could also explore other attractions like the Manga Museum or the Shimogamo Shrine.

In the mid-afternoon, we’ll reconvene, ready to depart for an amazing immersive cultural experience – a traditional calligraphy class in the city. Spend some time with your group learning the art of Japanese calligraphy, and its rich history.

After that, it’s time for dinner! Head out into the local area to find yourself some truly delicious food – and if you want to, you can opt to reconvene with your group to spend an evening taking part in another of Japan’s important cultural pastimes… karaoke!

Free Day In Kyoto

Today, you’ve got a full free day to explore Kyoto as you see fit. If you haven’t already visited them, you might want to explore the Manga Museum or the Shimogamo Shrine. Alternatively, we’d recommend:

Admiring the many majestic temples that adorn the Philosopher’s Path, a canalside walk known for its beauty. Heading west to Arashiyama, to visit the iconic bamboo forests that tower above the pathways. While you’re here, you might also want to pay a visit to Tenryu-ji Temple. Venturing out of the city to visit the famous Todaiji Temple and deer park in Nara. Like all free time, you can of course ask your Adventure Leader for their local suggestions and recommendations on how to spend your time.

Kyoto by Bike

This morning, explore Kyoto like a local – by bike! We’ll spend a half-day exploring the city on a cycling tour. We’ll first ride over to a local Zen temple, where you can discover your inner peace in a meditation session led by a Buddhist monk. After this, you’ll join them for a traditional tea ceremony.

Back on your bike, and off to grab a quick lunch before heading to see the iconic image of Kyoto – the Golden Pavillion at Kinkaku-Ji! From there, we’ll shoot off to take a look around the Imperial Palace, to get your last look at this amazing city before we move on.

This afternoon, we’ll jump on board another bullet train bound for our next destination. We’re heading west to the next stop on our budget Japan tour – Hiroshima. After arriving in the evening, your group has the option of dining together at Okonomiyaki Village for some traditional local cuisine.

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park

Our morning starts with a visit to the most important place in Hiroshima – the Peace Memorial Museum & Atomic Bomb dome. Dedicated to educating the public on the devastating atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the reflective and powerful museum includes surviving artefacts from the period, and offers in-depth information on the events and the politics of the time.

We’re then heading off-shore to pay a visit to Miyajima Island. Our first stop is the iconic Itsukushima Shrine, an enormous torii gate that stands in the sea. If you’re there at low tide, you can walk across the sand to take a closer look. We’ll then give you some free time to grab lunch, before reconvening to take the Miyajima Ropeway for spectacular views of the island and back across the water.

In the late afternoon, we’ll transfer back to Hiroshima. You’ll have time to explore the city under your own steam – meaning your evening can be as relaxing as you’d like!

Onto Osaka and iconic Osaka Castle

We’re off to our final destination on our budget Japan tour: Osaka! We’ll hop on the bullet train again this morning, arriving into the city in time for lunch. Osaka is known as ‘Japan’s stomach’ – so be sure to try some of the finest food the city has to offer!

Your group will head to Osaka castle this afternoon, where you’ll be able to stroll around the local area before spending some time exploring Osaka on your own time. If you’re in the market for souvenirs, a trip to Shinsaibashi is what you’re after – alternatively, you can grab some snacks or drinks and explore the city’s bustling streets.

It’s the last night of your trip and we want to celebrate in style! You’ll meet back up with your fellow Dragons this evening as we take you to the neon paradise of Dotonbori. It’s a foodie’s heaven here, and we’ll end our trip in style at some local bars.

Return To Tokyo

As your memorable journey draws to a close, bid farewell to newfound friends over breakfast in Osaka before boarding the final bullet train back to Tokyo. Relish the scenic vistas and reminisce about the adventures and cultural marvels encountered during your 13-day budget Japan tour, arriving back in Tokyo at 13:42 pm.

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Smithsonian journeys.

Over 13 days, you’ll see some of Japan’s most popular highlights on the Eternal Japan tour from Smithsonian Journeys. Starting in Tokyo, you’ll be visit the gallery of Koshun Masunaga, one of Japan’s highlighted calligraphers; as well as see the Imperial Palace and have free time in Ginza, Tokyo’s bustling shopping and entertainment district. Those who love nature will enjoy time at Mt. Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, and setting sail on Ashi Lake for views of the iconic mountain. 

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Other activities on this trip include attending a traditional tea ceremony, going to a local sake brewery, and seeing the Kofuku-ji, a Buddhist temple with a five-story pagoda. One thing to note about this Japan group tour is that since the flights are included in the cost and the itinerary, the actual sightseeing doesn’t start until day three (and it also helps to explain the price tag of this Japan trip).

• Length: 13 days
• Starting price: $7,195
• Average group size: 16 to 24 people

2. Cultural Treasures of Japan Tour

Like many other Japan tours, the Cultural Treasures of Japan tour from Collette starts in Tokyo. While in the iconic city, you’ll explore Asakusa, Tokyo’s oldest Geisha district; participate in a traditional tea ceremony; and have some free time on the oldest shopping street in Japan, the Nakamise Shopping Arcade. After Tokyo, the tour makes stops in seven more Japanese cities, towns and villages.

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In Takayama, you can take a walk through a 600-year-old open-air market along the Miyagawa River in search of tasty treats and local treasures. In Kanazawa, you’ll visit the Samurai district for a tour of a former home of a wealthy samurai family, tour a fish market, and spend time in one of Japan’s most beautiful gardens. Foodies will enjoy a sushi-making class in Kyoto, while movie buffs will love seeing the shrine of Inari, which you may recognize from the movie Memoirs of a Geisha . Note that this Collette trip also uses the first day of the itinerary as a travel day to Japan, so sightseeing doesn’t begin until Day 2.

• Length: 14 days 
• Starting price: $4,499
• Average group size: 16 people 

3. Walk the Kumano Kodo Tour (Self-Guided)

Exodus travels.

Self-guided active Japan holidays don’t come any better in 2024 than the 11-day Walk the Kumano Kodo tour from Exodus Travels. The tour starts in Kyoto and ends in Osaka, and packs in plenty of exciting places to explore along the way. After a day of sightseeing around Kyoto, the walk to Kumano Kodo begins in Takijiri. Days four and five are walking days, during which you’ll see small villages and some Oji shrines along the way to Yunomine Osen for a rest day. 

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The final leg of the walk takes place on days seven and eight, where you can choose your own adventure to ascend the Kogumotorigoe path or walk a section closer to Hongu to see the valley. The walk ends with a view from the Ogumotorigoe Pass, where you can see the Pacific Ocean and the Nachi-taki waterfall. Though this tour is self-guided, it includes all your accommodations, luggage transfers between accommodations along the trail, all breakfasts and six dinners, train transfers, and some in-country support.

• Length: 11 days
• Starting price: $5,200
• Average group size: Self-guided (no group)

4. Cherry Blossoms in Japan: Tokyo to Kyoto Tour

Ef go ahead tours.

Seeing the cherry blossoms blooming in Japan is a dream trip for many people, and with the Cherry Blossoms in Japan: Tokyo to Kyoto tour from EF Go Ahead Tours , you can see the beautiful blooms (and more) with ease. The 10-day tour starts in Tokyo, where you get to experience Yoyogi Park and the Meiji Shrine before going through the Harajuku neighborhood. The afternoon is spent in Ueno Park and exploring Tokyo on your own. After Tokyo, everyone will make their way to Hake, which is known for its hot springs and impressive views of Mount Fuji. 

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The Japan tour includes three days in Kyoto. In this vibrant city, you’ll see the Golden Pavilion—one of Japan’s most famous temples—as well as take a guided Zen meditation class. The tour has plenty of built-in free time, including two completely free days during which you can explore on your own. The tour guides will have plenty of suggestions for making the most of your free time, or you can join an organized (add-on) excursion like a trip to the Nishiki Market or visiting Kamakura. 

• Length: 10 days
• Starting price: $4,319
• Average group size: 15 to 35 people 

5. Japan with Adventures by Disney

Adventures by disney.

If your travel group includes kids, consider the Adventures by Disney Japan tour. This family-friendly group tour is best suited for families with kids that are six years old or older because of the long days and some strenuous walking. The trip starts in Kyoto, where you’ll enjoy a morning rickshaw tour through Arashiyama and the Bamboo Forest. During dinner one evening, you’ll enjoy a performance by a Maiko, a Geisha in training.

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After, you’ll head to the train station and travel by rail to Hiroshima and visit the deeply affecting Hiroshima Peace Park and the accompanying museum dedicated to the atomic bomb victims and World War II. Other highlights of the tour include a hands-on demonstration of Taiko drumming, seeing a live Sumo wrestling demonstration, a countryside bike ride, and trying to cross the busiest intersection in the world, Shibuya Crossing. Adventures by Disney has built in plenty of downtime on this trip, allowing you to explore cities and villages on your own as well as with the group. And the knowledgeable Adventure Guides are always available to answer questions or give suggestions about things to do as well. 

• Starting price: $10,999
• Average group size: 35 to 44 people

6. Splendours of Japan Tour

The Splendours of Japan tour from Trafalgar spans 13 days and includes visits to some of Japan’s most beloved cities. The tour starts in Tokyo to see the Sensoji Buddhist Temple, the oldest temple site in the city. You also have the opportunity to be dressed in a traditional kimono by a professional stylist. The tour continues to the Japanese Alps where you’ll see Mount Fuji and stay in Takayama. 

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Later in the journey, you’ll visit the Nagamachi District to learn about samurai life, take part in a traditional tea ceremony, and see the Fushimi Inari Shrine. There’s also a day spent at Miyajima Island, where there is a torii gate in the sea near the shore. 

• Starting price: $6,475
• Average group size: 40 people
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7. Independent Tokyo, Kyoto, and Hiroshima City Stays

If you’re the kind of traveler who wants a tour that’s completely planned out but limited to just the family and friends you want to include, the Tokyo, Kyoto and Hiroshima City Stays tour from Globus is just what you need. The tour includes private guided sightseeing to the Samurai Museum, the Meiji Shrine, and the Asakusa Kannon Temple. Your guided tour of the city also includes a trip to the Tokyo Skytree, where you can go up to the 450th floor to see panoramic views of the city. 

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Halfway through the trip, you’ll travel via bullet train to Kyoto, and once in the new city, you’ll have a private tour of the Temple of the Gold Pavilion, the Sanjusangendo Temple, and a walking tour of Gion, Kyoto’s most famous geisha district. On the final full day of the trip, your group will be taken to Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima, and to Miyajima Island to see the Itsukushima Shrine. With built-in free days, there’s also plenty of opportunity to explore on your own, see some of the other temples in each city, or travel through local markets to try traditional Japanese foods. 

• Length: 9 days
• Starting price: $4,749

8. Classic Japan Tour

Abercrombie & kent.

If you’re looking for a luxury small group Japan tour, the deluxe (and pricey) Classic Japan tour from Abercrombie & Kent may fit the bill. With just 18 people on each tour, you’ll get personalized experiences and even more immersion into Japanese culture. The trip starts in Tokyo, where you’ll learn how to play taiko, Japanese drums, and then explore the Tokyo National Museum and the Meiji Shrine. Foodies will love day three when everyone starts at a local fish market and then gets a hands-on sushi-making lesson. In Hakone, the group will indulge in a Kobe beef lunch too. 

Other trip highlights include a walking tour of the Dotonbori District in Osaka, a visit to Nara Park to feed deer by hand, and experiencing a Shinto ceremony at the Kasuga Taisha Shrine. Depending on what time of year you plan to travel to Japan, you may see the blooming cherry blossoms of spring or fall’s red maple leaves.

• Starting price: $12,995
• Average group size: 18 people

9. Premium Japan Tour

Intrepid travel.

Intrepid Travel’s Premium Japan tour is a good choice for couples or for families with older teenagers. These small 12-person group tours have a minimum age of 15 and take you from Tokyo to Kyoto. Besides visiting the temples of Tokyo, you also have the opportunity to visit Nakamise dori shopping street and a popular depachika underground food hall. 

The trip includes two days in Takayama, a city known for its traditional inns and sake breweries. Here you’ll go on a walking tour of the city and a stop at a pop culture museum, the Takayama Showa-kan Museum. Your Japan tour ends in Kyoto, where the group visits the samurai castle at Himeji, takes a meditation class, marvels at the Fushimi Inari Shrine, and learns about sake making at the Gekkei-kan Sake Brewery. 

• Length: 12 days
• Starting price: $6,656
• Average group size: 12 people 

10. Coastal Japan: Imperial Dynasties and Modern Culture Tour

National geographic expeditions.

It’s definitely not cheap, but if you want the ultimate tour of Japan, you won’t find a more impressive itinerary of Japan’s coastal regions than from National Geographic Expeditions. The Coastal Japan: Imperial Dynasties and Modern Culture tour starts with a day and a half of land-based touring in Tokyo, and then the group boards the National Geographic Resolution for an expedition cruise around the Sea of Japan.

One of the first stops is Kanazawa, where you’ll see the geisha and teahouse district of Higashi Chaya Machi. Throughout the rest of the sailing, you’ll stop at the castle town of Hagi, explore Nagasaki Peace Park in Nagasaki, hike through the forest on Yakushima Island, and see Himeji Castle in Kobe. Your group will be joined by National Geographic experts who share their knowledge of the region and answer questions along the way. 

• Length: 16 days
• Starting price: $26,670
• Average group size: 102 people  

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Places You’ll See

• Visit the imposing Nijo Castle
• Spot the 120 temples around Koya-san
• Board a bullet train to Nagoya
• Take in history at the Imperial Palace in Chiyoda
• Introduction
• Day 1 Kyoto
• Day 2 Kyoto
• Day 3 Kyoto
• Day 4 Koya-san
• Day 5 Hiroshima
• Day 6 Hiroshima
• Day 7 Tsumago
• Day 8 Matsumoto
• Day 9 Tokyo
• Day 10 Tokyo
• Day 11 Tokyo

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• Overall Rating Excellent 4.5
• Itinerary Excellent 5.0
• Guide Excellent 5.0
• Transport Excellent 4.8
• Accommodation Excellent 4.1
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• DJ Daniel Shai · 16th November 2019 The tour was really fun! Very well planned - the itinerary was interesting and balanced. I also liked the fact public transportation was used and not a tour bus. Lulu was a terrific guide - very nice, friendly, knowledgeable and keen to help and answer... Show more Trip date: November 2019
• A Mark S · 18th September 2019 We were very happy with all aspects of this tour. Kaz was an excellent guide, who was calm and professional at all times. The tour was well planned and there were no issues. Trip date: March 2019
• A Catherine M · 18th September 2019 Based on this trip, we found the tour to be well organised, appropriately paced, varied, and enjoyable. It was made perfect by the most able and professional guide, Kazuo Ikeda Trip date: March 2019
• A Sybil K · 18th September 2019 Our excellent guide, Manabu Higa whose insights into Japanese culture were invaluable and whose sense of fun brightened our days; the variety of experiences; the food(!); the modes of travel. And lots more ... Trip date: March 2019
• A Rebecca H · 18th September 2019 Love the small group and the opportunity to mix ""tour time"" and free time. Trip date: March 2019
• A Kathleen K · 18th September 2019 Extremely well organized trip.Got to see a lot of places both as a group and on our own.The small group feel was awesome and the guides were a delight! Trip date: March 2019
• A James T · 18th September 2019 Overall, this was a great experience.As is true for any group travel, the leader or guide is very important and our guide Manabu Higa was outstanding.As someone who had been in the Buddist priesthood for a time, his insight into the nuances of Shintoism... Show more Trip date: March 2019
• A Cathy T · 18th September 2019 The size of the group was very manageable. The variety of experiences was great. Every minute was not scheduled. Meals were on our own which we prefer. The guide - Manabu was excellent. Lots of energy, very interested in making sure group had an... Show more Trip date: March 2019
• A Anastasia C · 18th September 2019 The knowledge of the local tour guide made it such and authentic experience- from traditional to contemporary Japan. Trip date: March 2019
• A Jennifer S · 18th September 2019 Good mix of city & rural Japan. There were times that there were too many trains, for example the itinerary said only 2 trains on one of the days, but we ended up taking 4 that day - not sure the reason why we couldn't get the more direct train route... Show more Trip date: March 2019

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