Guide

You’ll get an awesome group leader from the moment you arrive at the accommodation. They’ll be there to provide 24/7 support during & after your trip, as well as help with all of your onward travel.

Transport

Bus and public trains throughout tour. Shinkansen (Bullet train) ride. All transport during your adventure is sorted, including bullet trains, buses, subways, cable cars & more!

Others

Tokyo City Tour Nightlife and Karaoke Bars Traditional Japanese Style Accom Ancient Temples & Shrines Sushi Class Origami Experience Roll Your Own Soba Noodles Jigokudani Snow Monkeys Shiga Kogen National Park (summer only) Lake Ashi Pirate Ship Cruise Mount Fuji Cable Car Views Osaka Castle Visit Overnight Stay at Buddhist Temple Meditation & Night Cemetery Walk Morning Prayer & Fire Ceremony Arishiyama Bamboo Forest Kinkakuji Golden Pavillion Temple Fushimi Inari Shrine Samurai Experience Night tour of Kyoto’s Geisha district Nara Deer Park & Temples Hiroshima Peace Museum & Atomic Dome Miyajima Island + Our tours are all 100% Carbon Neutral!

Accommodation

3 Nights Tokyo – Quad Share Hostel 2 Nights Nagano – Quad Share Ryokan with Onsen Facilities 1 Night Hakone – Twin, Triple or Quad Share Hostel 3 Nights Osaka – Twin or Double Share Hotel 1 Night Koyasan – Quad Share Buddhist Temple Stay with Onsen Facilities 4 Nights Kyoto – Twin or Double Share Hostel 2 Nights Hiroshima - Twin Share Hostel Please be aware that all accommodations are subject to change until 4-6 weeks before the departure date. Final accommodation details will be provided to you with your finalised travel documents.

Meals

15 Breakfasts. 2 Lunches. 2 Dinners. Other meals are not included to give you maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat.

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Optional

Other activities and services are not included.

Others

Arrival and departure transfers. Return transfer back to Tokyo (available on request). Other meals, snacks and drinks. Pre and post tour accommodation. Single supplement (Not Available).

Insurance

Insurance is not included but required.

Flights

Flights not included.

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Day 1 Day 1: Arrive And Meet The Group
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrive And Meet The Group

Welcome to Tokyo! Once you arrive and check in at the hostel you’ll then have plenty of time to recover from your flight and relax before you meet everyone in your group.
Day 2 Day 2: Tokyo City Tour And Nightlife
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Tokyo City Tour And Nightlife

First up is a visit to the Senso-ji Temple; Tokyo’s oldest Buddhist temple, before heading over to the Meiji Shrine. Next up we discover colourful Harajuku as well as the iconic Shibuya Crossing (the world’s busiest intersection!) Later tonight we’ll experience some of Japan’s quirky restaurants and hilariously tiny bars in Shinjuku.
Day 3 Day 3: Sushi Class & The Electric City
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Sushi Class & The Electric City

We are starting our day with full bellies, learning the art of sushi rolling by a sushi master. Next up, we’ll be exploring Tokyo with a bit of free time, followed by the futuristic sounds of Akihabara. This ‘Electric City’ is famous for its arcades, maid cafes, Japanese photo booths and game centres.
Day 4 Day 4: Bullet Train, Origami & Onsens
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Bullet Train, Origami & Onsens

It’s time to experience the 200mph famous bullet train! We’ll reach Nagano just in time to try out the ancient art of origami, then take a relaxing dip in an Onsen (a volcanic hot spring)! This evening we’ll live like the locals and settle in to our traditional Japanese Ryokan, sleeping on tatami mats and comfy futon bedding.
Day 5 Day 5: Noodles, Mountains & Snow Monkeys
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Noodles, Mountains & Snow Monkeys

This morning we’ll dive deeper into Japanese cuisine, by learning to roll our own soba noodles. We’ll then venture out into the mountains, spotting the region’s famous snow monkeys, also known as Japanese Macaques. These red-faced troublemakers play amongst the trees in summer & warm by bathing in the natural hot springs in winter. We’ll then take our time exploring the gorgeous lakes and forests of Shiga Kogen National Park (summer), enjoying the fresh mountain air.
Day 6 Day 6: Travel From Nagano To Hakone
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Travel From Nagano To Hakone

Today we’ll shoot off again by bullet train to the stunning Hakone, a spot famous in Japan for it’s jaw dropping views of Mount Fuji.
Day 7 Day 7: Hakone To Osaka
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Hakone To Osaka

We’ll spend the morning exploring the stunning region of Hakone by pirate ship and cable car, where on a clear day you’ll have unrivalled views of Mount Fuji. Next up is Osaka, where we’ll head out for a BBQ dinner on us and fuel up for a night out, Osaka style. Get ready to bust out some karaoke classics!
Day 8 Day 8: Osaka Castle
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Osaka Castle

Spend the morning relaxing or exploring Osaka’s awesome shopping. Later we’ll visit the incredible Osaka Castle, first built over 400 years ago. Here we’ll learn about Japanese history and Japan’s ancient warriors, the Samurai. We’ll finish up by heading over to Dotonburi, Osaka’s famous canal region and home to some of the best food in the country!
Day 9 Day 9: Koyasan Temple Stay
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Koyasan Temple Stay

We head back to the mountains today for a once in a lifetime experience – staying overnight in a 1000 year old Buddhist temple in the fascinating town of Koyasan. Here we’ll be taught meditation by the monks and served their traditional cuisine. Later we’ll have a night-time stroll through Japan’s largest cemetery.
Day 10 Day 10: Koyasan To Kyoto
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Koyasan To Kyoto

Today we wake up early for an unforgettable experience – watching the Buddhist monks perform their morning prayer service and fire ceremony. We will be served the traditional breakfast by the monks before travelling to our last destination, Kyoto, Japan’s ancient capital. Tonight we get to learn about Japan’s mysterious Geishas with a tour of Gion.
Day 11 Day 11: Bamboo Forest & The Golden Pavilion
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Bamboo Forest & The Golden Pavilion

Make sure your phone’s charged today! First up is the Instagram famous Bamboo Forest of Arashiyama, perfect for shots surrounded by the towering bamboo. We then head to the beautiful Golden Pavilion. Tonight’s a free evening to hit up a sushi restaurant, find a bar, or challenge your mates to a round of bowling or games in the arcades.
Day 12 Day 12: Fushimi-Inari & Samurai Experience
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Fushimi-Inari & Samurai Experience

Today the endless Torii gates of Fushimi- Inari await! One of Japan’s most iconic shrines will blow you away as we explore the winding trails of the ancient mountain. In the afternoon, we will be taught how to wield a traditional sword by a Samurai master who’s dedicated their life to the art of the sword. Experience the finesse of these weapons as you channel your inner warrior and slice through rolled bamboo.
Day 13 Day 13: Explore Nara
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Explore Nara

This morning, we’ll take a local train to Nara to visit its majestic gardens and temples. Known for Japan’s largest Buddha, Nara is also famous for its friendly bowing deer. With deer crackers in hand, we’ll quickly befriend the locals before returning to Kyoto in the afternoon to catch the sunset at Kiyomizu-Dera.
Day 14 Day 14: Travel To Hiroshima, Peace Memorial Museum & Atomic Dome
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: Travel To Hiroshima, Peace Memorial Museum & Atomic Dome

Today, we’ll head down to Hiroshima on the bullet train. We’ll check out the Peace Memorial Park and Museum, along with the Atomic Bomb Dome, which remember the tragic bombings of 1945. As we stroll through the park, we’ll stop by the memorials for the victims. Even though the stories might be tough to hear, it’s an important part of history that will help us better appreciate Japanese society today.
Day 15 Day 15: Miyajima Island
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 15: Miyajima Island

Known as one of Japan’s most scenic spots, we’re taking the ferry to Itsukushima, also called Miyajima Island, to see the famous floating Torii Gate. With temples, friendly deer, and hiking trails, we’ve got the whole day to explore the island at our own pace. Later, we’ll relax in a local Japanese whisky bar for the evening.
Day 16 Day 16: Back To Osaka & Shinsekai
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 16: Back To Osaka & Shinsekai

We’re heading back to Osaka on the bullet train for some last-minute shopping and sightseeing. Tonight, we’re off to explore Shinsekai, the ’New World,’ a retro neighborhood in downtown Osaka packed with quirky restaurants and izakayas. We’ll raise a glass and ’kanpai’ to the epic trip we’ve had together!
Day 17 Day 17: Check Out & Onward Travel
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 17: Check Out & Onward Travel

Your amazing 17 day adventure comes to an end. You can either check out and make your way back home, stay on longer in Kyoto or continue your travels in Japan.

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Itinerary of your trip Japan Adventure 17 Day

Day 1: Arrive And Meet The Group

Day 2: Tokyo City Tour And Nightlife

Day 3: Sushi Class & The Electric City

Day 4: Bullet Train, Origami & Onsens

Day 5: Noodles, Mountains & Snow Monkeys

Day 6: Travel From Nagano To Hakone

Day 7: Hakone To Osaka

Day 8: Osaka Castle

Day 9: Koyasan Temple Stay

Day 10: Koyasan To Kyoto

Day 11: Bamboo Forest & The Golden Pavilion

Day 12: Fushimi-Inari & Samurai Experience

Day 13: Explore Nara

Day 14: Travel To Hiroshima, Peace Memorial Museum & Atomic Dome

Day 15: Miyajima Island

Day 16: Back To Osaka & Shinsekai

Day 17: Check Out & Onward Travel

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