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Discover Japan Tour: 15-day Small Group

5.0(24 reviews)Tokyo, JapanOperated by Japan and More
  • 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

15 days15 daysShared tourMax 8 travellers
Day 1Arrive in Tokyo
  1. Tokyo Station Marunouchi Ekimae Hiroba

    1-9, Marunouchi, Tokyo Prefecture, 100-0005, Japan

    1 hour

    Free time to explore the area and view the architecture of Tokyo Station.

Accommodation: Hotel in Tokyo: 4-star hotel

Day 2Tokyo
  1. Senso-ji Temple

    2-3-1, Asakusa, Tokyo Prefecture, 111-0032, Japan

    2 hours

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

  2. Ryogoku Kokugikan

    3-28, 1 Chome, Yokoami, Sumida, Tokyo Prefecture, 130-0015, Japan

    3 hoursAdmission included

    Experience traditional sumo wrestling a the Tokyo Grand Sumo Tournament.

Accommodation: Hotel in Tokyo: 4-star hotel

Day 3Nikko
  1. Nikko Tosho-gu

    2301 Sannai, Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture, 321-1431, Japan

    4 hoursAdmission included

    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
  1. Lake Kawaguchiko

    Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Yamanashi Prefecture, 401-0300, Japan

    8 hoursAdmission included

    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
  1. Matsumoto Castle

    4-1 Marunouchi, Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture, 390-0873, Japan

    3 hoursAdmission included

    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
  1. Zenko-ji Temple

    I-491 Nagano Motoyoshicho, Nagano, Nagano Prefecture, 380-0851, Japan

    1 hourAdmission included

    In the morning, visit Zenko-ji Temple, founded in the 7th century, and experience a Buddhist morning service.

  2. Kenrokuen Garden

    1-1 Marunouchi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, 920-0937, Japan

    8 hoursAdmission included

    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
  1. Nakasendo Tsumagojuku

    Nagiso-machi, Nagano Prefecture, 399-5302, Japan

    2 hours

    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
  1. Tokoname City Pottery Footpath

    Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture, Japan

    4 hours

    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.

  2. Vantelin Dome Nagoya

    1-1-1 Daikominami Higashi-ku, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, 461-0047, Japan

    2 hoursAdmission included

    Catch a Chunichi Dragons baseball game at the Nagoya Dome.

Accommodation: Hotel in Nagoya: 4-star hotel

Day 9Hiroshima
  1. Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum

    1-2 Nakajima-cho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture, 730-0811, Japan

    4 hoursAdmission included

    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
  1. Itsukushima Shrine

    1-1 Miyajimacho, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima Prefecture, 739-0588, Japan

    4 hoursAdmission included

    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
  1. Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine

    68 Fukakusa Yabunouchicho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, 612-0882, Japan

    4 hours

    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.

  2. Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum

    247 Minamihama-Cho, Fushimi-Ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, 612-8045, Japan

    2 hoursAdmission included

    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
  1. Kiyomizu-dera Temple

    1-294 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, 605-0862, Japan

    4 hoursAdmission included

    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
  1. Kinkakuji Temple

    1 Kinkakujicho, Kita-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, 603-8361, Japan

    1 hourAdmission included

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

  2. Ryoan-ji Temple

    13 Ryoanji Goryonoshitacho, Ukyo-Ku, Ukyō-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, 616-8001, Japan

    1 hourAdmission included

    Visit the famous zen rock garden of Ryoanji.

Accommodation: Hotel in Kyoto: 4-star hotel

Day 14Tokyo
  1. Tokyo National Museum

    13-9, Uenokoen, Tokyo Prefecture, 110-8712, Japan

    2 hoursAdmission included

    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
  1. 2 hours

    Check out of the hotel and head to Narita Airport.

Pickup & meeting point

There is no pickup — all travellers meet at the start point.

Start

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

End / drop-off

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.

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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
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  • Last name of each traveller
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  • Nationality
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Traveller reviews

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