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Discover Japan Tour: 15-day Small Group
- Duration15 days
- GroupShared · max 8
- TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
- LanguagesEnglish
About this activity
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.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Tokyo
Tokyo Station Marunouchi Ekimae Hiroba
1-9, Marunouchi, Tokyo Prefecture, 100-0005, Japan
Free time to explore the area and view the architecture of Tokyo Station.
Accommodation: Hotel in Tokyo: 4-star hotel
Day 2Tokyo
Senso-ji Temple
2-3-1, Asakusa, Tokyo Prefecture, 111-0032, Japan
Start your adventure off by visiting Asakusa to explore Senso-ji, Tokyo’s oldest Buddhist temple built in 645 AD.
Ryogoku Kokugikan
3-28, 1 Chome, Yokoami, Sumida, Tokyo Prefecture, 130-0015, Japan
Experience traditional sumo wrestling a the Tokyo Grand Sumo Tournament.
Accommodation: Hotel in Tokyo: 4-star hotel
Day 3Nikko
Nikko Tosho-gu
2301 Sannai, Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture, 321-1431, Japan
Take a day-trip to Nikko and see the elaborately decorated tomb of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Tokugawa Shogunate, at Toshogu Shrine. The World Heritage Site is covered in beautiful wood carvings and gold leaf. View the vermillion painted Sacred Bridge.
Accommodation: Hotel in Tokyo: 4-star hotel
Day 4Mount Fuji
Lake Kawaguchiko
Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Yamanashi Prefecture, 401-0300, Japan
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!
Accommodation: Traditional Ryokan 1 night
Day 5Matsumoto
Matsumoto Castle
4-1 Marunouchi, Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture, 390-0873, Japan
Travel to Matsumoto and visit Matsumoto Castle, one of only five original castles in Japan and a National Treasure. See the nicely preserved shopping streets of the historic Nakamachi District.
Accommodation: Hotel in Nagano: 4-star hotel
Day 6Kanazawa
Zenko-ji Temple
I-491 Nagano Motoyoshicho, Nagano, Nagano Prefecture, 380-0851, Japan
In the morning, visit Zenko-ji Temple, founded in the 7th century, and experience a Buddhist morning service.
Kenrokuen Garden
1-1 Marunouchi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, 920-0937, Japan
Travel to Kanazawa to see the restored Geisha entertainment district of Higashi Chaya, the Nagamachi Samurai district, Onomichi Market, and the Kenrokuen Garden, one of three most beautiful landscape gardens in Japan.
Accommodation: Hotel in Nagano: 4-star hotel
Day 7Kiso Valley
Nakasendo Tsumagojuku
Nagiso-machi, Nagano Prefecture, 399-5302, Japan
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.
Accommodation: Hotel in Nagoya: 4-star hotel
Day 8Nagoya
Tokoname City Pottery Footpath
Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture, Japan
Explore Tokoname, an ancient kiln town dating back to the 12th century. Walk through a hillside community that was the center of ceramics production during the Edo period.
Vantelin Dome Nagoya
1-1-1 Daikominami Higashi-ku, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, 461-0047, Japan
Catch a Chunichi Dragons baseball game at the Nagoya Dome.
Accommodation: Hotel in Nagoya: 4-star hotel
Day 9Hiroshima
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
1-2 Nakajima-cho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture, 730-0811, Japan
Travel to Hiroshima, the City of Peace. Take a streetcar ride, see the Atomic Bomb Dome, and visit the Peace Memorial Park and museum.
Accommodation: Hotel in Hiroshima: 3-star hotel
Day 10Miyajima
Itsukushima Shrine
1-1 Miyajimacho, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima Prefecture, 739-0588, Japan
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.
Accommodation: Hotel in Hiroshima: 3-star hotel
Day 11Kyoto
Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
68 Fukakusa Yabunouchicho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, 612-0882, Japan
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.
Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum
247 Minamihama-Cho, Fushimi-Ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, 612-8045, Japan
Then, visit the Gekkeikan Sake Brewery, founded in 1637. See the traditional techniques of making sake and taste several of the blends.
Accommodation: Hotel in Kyoto: 4-star hotel
Day 12Kyoto
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
1-294 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, 605-0862, Japan
Visit the World Heritage Site of Kiyomizu Temple and walk the Higashiyama District with old wooden houses and small shops.
Accommodation: Hotel in Kyoto: 4-star hotel
Day 13Kyoto
Kinkakuji Temple
1 Kinkakujicho, Kita-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, 603-8361, Japan
Visit the beautiful World Heritage Site of Kinkaku-ji, known as the Golden Temple.
Ryoan-ji Temple
13 Ryoanji Goryonoshitacho, Ukyo-Ku, Ukyō-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, 616-8001, Japan
Visit the famous zen rock garden of Ryoanji.
Accommodation: Hotel in Kyoto: 4-star hotel
Day 14Tokyo
Tokyo National Museum
13-9, Uenokoen, Tokyo Prefecture, 110-8712, Japan
Head back to Tokyo and visit the Tokyo National Museum, the oldest national museum in Japan with over 110,000 items including 87 Japanese National Treasures.
Accommodation: Hotel in Tokyo: 4-star hotel
Day 15Depart Japan
Check out of the hotel and head to Narita Airport.
Pickup & meeting point
There is no pickup — all travellers meet at the start point.
Arrive in Japan. Becki or Shawn will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel.
Arrive in Japan. Becki or Shawn will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel.
What's included
Included
- Dinner
- Breakfast
Good to know
Accessibility & suitability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Traveller requirements
- Minimum 1 traveller per booking
- Maximum 4 travellers per booking
- Age bands: Adult (20–70)
Languages
- Guide
- English
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- 0+ days before0% refund
Important booking information
- Booking cut-off
- Bookings close 2 days before the activity starts.
- Confirmation
- Manual
- Tickets
- One per booking
- Local time zone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Product code
- 176866P1
What you'll be asked when booking
- Age of each traveller
- First name of each traveller
- Last name of each traveller
- Passport expiry date
- Nationality
- Passport number
- Any special requirements
- Arrival airline
- Arrival flight number
- Departure airline
- Departure flight number
- Your arrival time
- Transfer departure date
- Departure pickup address
- Transfer departure time
Traveller reviews
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From USD 11,748 per person
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