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18 to 35s
Essential Japan
10 Days | Walk the streets of Japan’s hottest districts, from the neon lights of Osaka to the gardens of Kanazawa
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Start
Tokyo, Japan
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Finish
Osaka, Japan
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Trip Code
CJYO
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Min Age
18
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Trip Size
1 - 16
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Physical Rating
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Meals
1 dinner
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Transport
Public Bus, Metro, Train, Bullet Train
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Accommodation
Multishare Hostel (5 nights), Hotel/Ryokan (2 nights), Family Owned Guesthouse (2 nights)
From £1,474(10 days)
Trip Informations
Say Konnichiwa to Japan – a diverse land of culture, innovation and cuisine. You’ll get your fix of sushi and shopping in Tokyo before soaking up Kanazawa’s crazy Samurai culture (this is a great place to knock back a couple of glasses of sake, too). Wander gorgeous gardens and temples and then brush up on your world history at Hiroshima at the sobering Peace Park and Museum. Spy geishas in Kyoto’s Gion district and get your Beyonce on at an Osaka karaoke bar – this trip has it all! Perfect for the independent traveller, you’ll also have loads of free time to customise your trip with activities and extras you want to do, so you won’t miss anything on your bucket list.
Why you’ll love this trip
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Explore Japan’s amazingly diverse destinations with loads of free time to see them your way. With all the nitty gritty details and transport worked out for you, you can focus on indulging in endless sushi, katsudon and okonomoyaki.
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Immerse yourself in the varied neighbourhoods of Tokyo – from the technological subculture of Akihabara to the wild side of fashion in Harajuku and the nightlife of Roppongi – each suburb is almost like a city of its own!
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Uncover the sobering history of Hiroshima’s Peace Park and Museum – a vital destination for all Japan travellers to gain an insight into the tragic events of the nation’s past.
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Wander Kyoto with a leader-led walking tour around the Gion district – the heart of the city’s Geisha culture – then walk through the iconic Fushimi Inari-Taisha (the perfect spot for some iconic Japan photos).
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Live your Samurai fantasies in feudal-era Kanazawa – known as the birthplace of the Samurai. Then, wander through gorgeous historic gardens and hit the bars to debrief with your group.
Is this trip right for you?
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This trip includes accommodation in multi-share dormitories, where you won't be staying in twin share hotels, but rather cool hangouts with shared facilities. This means travellers on the same booking may be split between rooms due to the single gender dormitories.
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In some destinations you may be staying in a ryokan style room. It’s a great taste of tradition, however not everyone finds futon mattresses on a tatami mat floor and proximity to other guests as comfortable as western-style hotels.
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This trip is made for travellers who value their independence but also want the benefit of a local leader and a group of like-minded travellers. The itinerary has plenty of free time where your leader will offer suggestions. Please budget spending money for optional activities you want to partake in and public transport to those activities.
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You’ll easily surpass your 10,000 steps a day on this trip, in fact most travellers are surprised at how much distance they end up covering just exploring places on foot! Make sure you pack comfy shoes as you'll spend tonnes of time on your feet.
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As the trip only has limited time in Tokyo and Osaka, we highly recommend staying a few extra days before and after your tour to enjoy all these great cities have to offer.
Itinerary
- DAY 1Tokyo
- DAY 2Tokyo
- DAY 3Kanazawa
- DAY 4Kanazawa
- DAY 5Kyoto
- DAY 6Kyoto
- DAY 7Hiroshima
- DAY 8Hiroshima
- DAY 9Osaka
- DAY 10Osaka
Inclusions
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1 dinner
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Public Bus, Metro, Train, Bullet Train
bed Accommodation
Multishare Hostel (5 nights), Hotel/Ryokan (2 nights), Family Owned Guesthouse (2 nights)
festival Activities
circleTokyo - Meiji Jingu Shrine
circleTokyo - Shibuya walking tour
circleTokyo - Yoyogi Park
circleTokyo - Harajuku street
circleKanazawa - Higashi Chaya District walking tour
circleKyoto - Gion District walk
circleKyoto - Fushimi Inari-Taisha
circleHiroshima - Peace Park & A - Bomb Dome
circleHiroshima - Peace Museum
circleHiroshima - Miyajima Island
circleOsaka - Dotombori District walking tour
museum Add on activities
circleTokyo - Shinjuku-gyoen - JPY500
circleTokyo - Sensoji Temple - Free
circleTokyo - Imperial Palace - Free
circleTokyo - Disneyland or Disney Sea (from) - JPY7900
circleTokyo - A Tour Through Tokyo's Kitchen (with World's Largest Fish Market) Urban Adventure - JPY11500
circleTokyo - Kanpai Tokyo: Shinjuku Drinks and Neon Nights Urban Adventure - JPY15000
circleTokyo - Made In Japan Shopping Tour: Cultural Curiosities Urban Adventure - JPY8850
circleTokyo - Tokyo After 5 Urban Adventure - JPY17000
circleTokyo - Tsukiji Outer Market - Free
circleTokyo - Wholesale Fish Market (relocated to Toyosu) - Free
circleTokyo - Metropolitan Government Building observation deck - Free
circleTokyo - Dawn Avatar Robot Café (from) - JPY1500
circleTokyo - Gotokuji Cat Temple - Free
circleKanazawa - Kenroku-en Gardens & Castle - JPY320
circleKanazawa - Oyama Shrine - Free
circleKanazawa - Omicho market tour - Free
circleKanazawa - 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art (excl. special exhibitions) - Free
circleKanazawa - Nagamachi Samurai District (excl. museum entry) - Free
circleKyoto - Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion) - JPY500
circleKyoto - Nijo Castle - JPY800
circleKyoto - Imperial Palace - Free
circleKyoto - Kiyomizu-dera - JPY400
circleKyoto - Kimono/Maiko/Samurai Dress Up (from) - JPY10000
circleKyoto - Arashiyama Monkey Park - JPY600
circleMiyajima - Itsukushima-jinja Shrine - JPY300
circleOsaka - Osaka Castle - JPY600
circleOsaka - Universal Studios (Day Pass - from) - JPY8900
circleOsaka - Dogusuji Arcade - Free
circleOsaka - Spa World - JPY2000
circleOsaka - Kaiten Sushi Train at Kura Sushi (from) - JPY1200
Dates and availability
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Thursday May 29, 2025
Saturday Jun 07, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - Sold Out
Sunday Jun 01, 2025
Tuesday Jun 10, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - Sold Out
Sunday Jun 15, 2025
Tuesday Jun 24, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 16 spaces left
£1,474
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Sunday Jun 22, 2025
Tuesday Jul 01, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 16 spaces left
£1,474
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Sunday Jun 29, 2025
Tuesday Jul 08, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 16 spaces left
£1,474
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Sunday Jul 06, 2025
Tuesday Jul 15, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 13 spaces left
£1,535
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Thursday Jul 24, 2025
Saturday Aug 02, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 15 spaces left
£1,535
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Sunday Jul 27, 2025
Tuesday Aug 05, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 16 spaces left
£1,535
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Thursday Jul 31, 2025
Saturday Aug 09, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 16 spaces left
£1,474
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Sunday Aug 03, 2025
Tuesday Aug 12, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 16 spaces left
£1,474
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Sunday Aug 24, 2025
Tuesday Sep 02, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 16 spaces left
£1,474
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Sunday Aug 31, 2025
Tuesday Sep 09, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 16 spaces left
£1,535
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Thursday Sep 04, 2025
Saturday Sep 13, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 16 spaces left
£1,590
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Sunday Sep 07, 2025
Tuesday Sep 16, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 16 spaces left
£1,590
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Thursday Sep 11, 2025
Saturday Sep 20, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 16 spaces left
£1,645
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Important notes
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1. A Single Supplement to have your own room is not currently available on this trip due to limited rooms at many of our properties.
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2. This tour includes accommodation in multi-share dormitories in
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Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka. This means travellers on the same booking may be split between rooms due to single gender dormitories used.
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3. Transport from one destination to the next is included, however to get around to optional activities in your free time you will need to buy your own public transport pass - your leader will assist you with the best value options.
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4. It is essential that you pack light and compact for rail travel in Japan. There are size restrictions for luggage on Shinkansen trains. Luggage from 160cm to 250cm may require an additional JPY1000 oversize luggage fee per train journey. Luggage over 251cm will NOT be permitted on the Shinkansen trains at all. Please notify your tour leader at your Welcome Meeting if your luggage is from 160cm to 250cm so they can make the necessary arrangements.
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5. We are currently unable to book pre or post trip accommodation at our start and finish point hotels due to limited room availability. We recommend booking a hotel of your choice through your booking agent.
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6. We are not able to book airport shuttle service for Japan now. Japan has an extensive and efficient public transport system and the joining and finishing point instructions are listed in the Essential Trip Information.
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7.Please note that there are generally less double rooms in Japanese hotels, even those in Western style. While every effort will be made to accommodate double room requests, this may not always be possible.
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