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Explore Japan Tour: 12-day Small Group
Product code 176866P3
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From USD 8,648
Dates
Sep 30, 2026 to Oct 2, 2026
Travelers
Adult ages 20-70
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Explore Japan Tour: 12-day Small Group
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Duration
288 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Manual
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
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From USD 8,648
Explore Japan Tour: 12-day Small Group
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Duration
288 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Manual
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
Why Travelers Love This
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.
Overview
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
Included
Dinner
Breakfast
Not included
No exclusions listed.
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
Arrive in Japan. Becki or Shawn will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel.
Itinerary
Arrive in Tokyo
1 hour
Arrive in Tokyo
Free time to explore the area and see the famous Shibuya Crosswalk.
Tokyo
2 hours
Tokyo
Start your adventure off by visiting Asakusa to explore Senso-ji, Tokyo’s oldest Buddhist temple built in 645 AD.
Tokyo
1 hourAdmission included
Tokyo
Visit Tsukiji’s lively and historic Outer Market with vendors selling fresh seafood.
Tokyo
2 hours
Tokyo
Experience the beauty of Tokyo's Cherry Blossoms at Ueno Park and take a stroll through the tiny shopping alleys of Ameya Yokocho.
Mount Fuji
8 hoursAdmission included
Mount Fuji
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!
Nagoya
4 hoursAdmission included
Nagoya
Visit the 480 year old Inuyama Castle, one of only 12 original castles in Japan and a designated National Treasure.
Kiso Valley
8 hours
Kiso Valley
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.
Hiroshima
4 hoursAdmission included
Hiroshima
Travel to Hiroshima, the City of Peace. Take a streetcar ride, see the Atomic Bomb Dome, and visit the Peace Memorial Park and museum.
Miyajima
4 hoursAdmission included
Miyajima
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.
Kyoto
4 hours
Kyoto
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.
Kyoto
2 hoursAdmission included
Kyoto
Then, visit the Gekkeikan Sake Brewery, founded in 1637. See the traditional techniques of making sake and taste several of the blends.
Kyoto
4 hoursAdmission included
Kyoto
Visit the World Heritage Site of Kiyomizu Temple and walk the Higashiyama District with old wooden houses and small shops.
Kyoto
1 hourAdmission included
Kyoto
Visit the beautiful World Heritage Site of Kinkaku-ji, known as the Golden Temple.
Kyoto
1 hourAdmission included
Kyoto
Visit the famous zen rock garden of Ryoanji.
Tokyo
8 hoursAdmission included
Tokyo
Enjoy a free day to explore other sights and catch up on last minute shopping. Optional excursion to the Tokyo National Museum.
Depart Japan
2 hoursAdmission included
Depart Japan
Check out of the hotel and head to Narita Airport.
Additional Info
No Back Problems
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
No Heart Problems
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
No Pregnant
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Physical Medium
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Policy type
All Sales Final
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0+ days before
Review Summary
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