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- Gold Operator
- The Dragon Trip
- In-depth Cultural
- Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Partially Guided
- Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
- Guided in English
- Group Size 2 - 14
- All Ages Welcome
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- TeamLabs
- Sushi making
- Calligraphy Class
- Meditation Class
- Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Arrive in Tokyo & Free time
- Day 2 Shinjuku Gyoen & Metropolitan Government Building
- Day 3 TeamLabs & Shibuya Crossing
- Day 4 Tsukiji Fish Market (Optional) & Akihabara
- Day 5 Travel to Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park + Mount Fuji
- Day 6 Travel to Hiroshima + All You Can Eat Okonomiyaki
- Day 7 Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
- Day 8 Travel to Kyoto & Meditation class
- Day 9 Kiyomizu Dera temple & Monkey Park
- Day 10 : Calligraphy lesson & Fushimi Inari Shrine
- Day 11 Nara or Osaka Tour
- Day 12 Make your way home!
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Meals
- Optional
- Additional Services
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Operated by
The Dragon Trip
Number of tours
45
Age Range
7 to 75 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
96%
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Read moreCustomer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- GSGeorgia· July 3rd, 2025Great family tour - good coverage of the highlights of Japan mixed with spare time for teenagers to shop and look around the areas. Use and co-ordination of the excellent transport system with the luxury of a tour guide to follow and use the best routes aswell as getting the most out of all the day trips and food, local restaurants and answering any questions making this a true holiday experienceShow more
The Dragon Trip commented on this reviewThank you so much for your fantastic feedback! We're thrilled to hear that the tour worked well for your family, especially with the mix of key highlights and free time for the teens to explore. We always aim to make sure our guests get the most out of... Show moreTrip date: January 2025 - KKerry· July 2nd, 2025Highly recommend this tour. Never been on a guided tour before but would happily do so again. Our guide Juno was fantastic in every aspect!Show moreThe Dragon Trip commented on this reviewThank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that your first guided tour experience was such a positive one. Juno will be delighted to know that you had such a great time with them. We hope to welcome you on another adventure... Show moreTrip date: July 2025
- Grace· June 13th, 2025Absolute delight and a great way to travel with a group.Show moreThe Dragon Trip commented on this reviewThank you for choosing to travel with us and sharing your feedback (& such fantastic photos)! It truly looks like you had a wonderful time in Japan! ????????Trip date: June 2025
- MKMolly· June 9th, 2025Our tour was an excellent mix of modern culture and historic stops. Our days were jam packed with evenings free to do as we pleased (but honestly we were so tired we stayed “close to home”. We did SO much in 12 days. The time with the tour guides gave us the confidence to do that last three days of our Japan stay on our own.Show moreThe Dragon Trip commented on this reviewBased on the photos alone, it looks like you had a really fun time in Japan. I'm glad to hear you thought the itinerary had a lot to offer and that the adventure leader was able to help you enjoy the last few days of your trip after your tour. We hope... Show moreTrip date: June 2025
- Todd· March 26th, 2025Good value for a budget tourThe Dragon Trip commented on this reviewGreat to hear you found it worth every penny! Adventure doesn’t have to break the bank! We hope to welcome you on another adventure soon!Trip date: March 2025
- M· July 6th, 2024Juno Choi was excellent! He was very helpful and thoughtful. He was always willing to help us in everyday situations. He gave the extra mile all the time!! The only thing I would improve is that I would guide more in the places I visit because I don’t know what I am really looking at in the temples and shrine. We had general information, but I wanted a little more. Maybe a video with general information of the temples or shrines of what we are about to see or that they guide us directly to the spot. They gave us general info on the temple or shrine, but I didn’t know where to go after that.Show moreThe Dragon Trip commented on this reviewHi M. I'm glad to hear Juno was so helpful! I'll be sure to pass your kind words onto him. Also, thank you for your feedback on this. We always seek to improve ourselves and learn from our mistakes. I've let them team know about your suggestion and it's... Show moreTrip date: June 2024
- M· July 6th, 2024The tour was good; it had a lot of walking. It is certainly not for people that aren’t physically fit. Something to warn people about, for sure! I truly think you should consider asking a group like ours if they prefer to take all the trains and buses vs taking Uber or Taxi. Sometimes the difference was 100-200 Yen. The group could either pay the difference or you could add it to the price. When you change it to US dollars it is very little and the group could be willing to pay for it. Plus, being underground you don’t see anything, vs being in the taxi you can at least see part of the city. Another thing is that we save time when using the taxi because the transfers sometimes took longer, plus when we were carrying the luggage, it was stressful and strenuous with kids.Show moreThe Dragon Trip commented on this reviewHey M, Thanks for your review of the 12-Day Japan Family Adventure. I apologies if the tour was too physically demanding for you or anyone you travelled with. We always try to make it clear to people who we think might struggle physically that the... Show moreTrip date: June 2024
- RCRebecca· August 6th, 2023Great trip Our guide, Juno was amazing. The...Show moreThe Dragon Trip commented on this reviewThank you so much for this awesome feedback! We're so glad you had an amazing time and hope we can welcome you on an another adventure soon!
Trip date: July 2023
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Martin
Asked on May 18th, 20251. The website says 'Fully guided (experienced guide the entire tour)' but in the 'What's included' section is says 'Guide on specified days (6 days)' which is half of the tour! 2. The 'Accommodation' section says 'in 3-star hotels in twin/double rooms'. Do they have a private bathroom? 3. TourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. Even if I booked it, could I not allow my husband to get the eSIM? 4. Many tours offer daily breakfast. Does this tour not offer ANY breakfasts at all? 5. At the top of the page it says 'Start and end in Tokyo', but on Day 12 it says 'hop on the bullet train back to Tokyo and fly home from there. We can arrange transfers at an extra cost.' Is the cost of the train included? 6. On Day-2, is the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building included? 7. On Day-3: a. it says 'wander through the forest until you reach the Meiji Shrine.' Is the Meiji shrine included or not? It's not mentioned in the exclusions nor in the inclusions. b. is Harajuku included with the guide or not? The way the paragraph is written is not 100% clear. Or does the guide just take us to the place and tell us to be back by X-time? c. is Shibuya Crossing included with the guide or not? 8. On Day-4: a. Is Akihabara, Japan's 'Electric Town' included or not? b. Is Asakusa / Sensō-Ji temple included or not? 9. On Day-5: a. Do you refer to the Ryokan as a hostel? b. Is a bath in the Onsen included? c. The 'Accommodation' section says 'your stay in Hakone will be in a family room (all in one room on futon beds) in a ryokan (traditional Japanese hotel). Does this mean that if there's 14 people in the tour the 14 people are sleeping in the same room? 10. On Day-7: a. Is the Hiroshima Peace Park included or not? The What's not included section shows 'Hiroshima Peace Park200 yen/2 USD' b. It says 'This evening, make your way back to the hostel to enjoy a free evening.' Is the ryokan the same as a hostel? 11. On Day-9: a. Is Kiyomizu Dera temple included or not? b. Is the Arashiyama's bamboo forest included or not? c. Is the Tenryu-Ji Temple included or not? 12. On Day-10: a. Is Fushimi Inari Shrine included or not? b. Is Pontocho Alley included or not? 13. On Day-11: a. Is transportation included in the Osaka Castle tour? b. How long is this tour? How much is the tour? c. Does it depart from Kyoto?
The Dragon TripOperator•Written May 20251. We've updated the tour description to partially guided. 2. Yes, the accommodations will have a private bathroom. 3. From my personal experience, you'd typically have an activation code so you should be able to activate it on any phone. 4. No, this tour does not include any meals apart from the sushi making class. 5. The tour finishes in Kyoto but with the included JR pass you can take a train back to Tokyo. 6. The visit to the top of the Tokyo Metropolitan building is included and you'll have a chance to enjoy views of the Tokyo skyline. 7. Visits to Meji shrine, Harajuku and Shibuya are included and guided. You will have free time on your own after this. 8. The visit to the Electric Town is included but it will not be guided and the games will not be included. Likewise visit to the Sensō-Ji will not be guided. 9. It will be a hotel with traditional ryokan-style beds and an onsen. We typically use Hotel Green Plaza or a similar accommodation. The onsen visit is included. No, it will be a room for your family in a traditional style room. 10. The visit to the Horishima Peace Museum is included. We will use Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi or a similar accommodation. 11. Yes, it is included. The Tenryu-Ji and bamboo forest is included. 12. Fushimi Inari Shrine is included. Pontocho Alley tour is optional and would be independent. 13. You will have the JR pass so the transport from Kyoto is included in the tour. It is a free day so the duration of the tour and the activities you do would depend on what you want to do.
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Michele
Asked on April 13th, 2025Looking for a tour for a 65 year old female that's slower paced due to knee issues can't do stairs well that is going to Tokyo, My Fuji, Kyoto, koyosan, Osaka
- The Dragon TripOperator•Written April 2025
All of our Japan tours include quite a lot of walking of 15,000-20,000 steps per day with a lot of stairs on some of the days. Unfortunately, I don't think out tours would be suitable and I would try to find an operator that offers covers the destinations with a private vehicle.
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Lisa
Asked on January 27th, 2025I'm a fit 80yr old. Would I be eligable?
- The Dragon TripOperator•Written January 2025
This trip is reserved for travellers with children. Can I check if you would be travelling with a minor too?
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Lisa
Traveler•Written February 2025I want to know the price charged for a single traveller on top of the price pp please
- The Dragon TripOperator•Written February 2025
As this is a family adventure, you can only join the trip if you're travelling with a child.
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Connie
Asked on November 26th, 2024Can I get your company to book us flights from and return to Edmonton?
- The Dragon TripOperator•Written November 2024
Unfortunately, we currently cannot organize international flights. However, we can help with checking if the flights you find are suitable for the tour.
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Don
Asked on November 7th, 2024How do I confirm my booking?
- The Dragon TripOperator•Written November 2024
Please confirm your booking as soon as possible, as we need to finalize arrangements.
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Argaud
Asked on September 19th, 2024What should I consider when booking a flight at the end of the tour?
- The Dragon TripOperator•Written September 2024
It is advised to book flights at least 2-3 hours after your arrival in Tokyo to allow for airport security.
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Ian
Asked on August 29th, 2024Is the tour suitable for a 12 1/2 year old granddaughter? Do we need a family room? Where do we eat if no meals are included?
- The Dragon TripOperator•Written August 2024
The tour is designed with young adventurers in mind. We can arrange a triple room at no extra cost. Our adventure leader can provide recommendations on the best places to try Japanese food.
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Ian
Traveler•Written August 2024What is the policy on tour refunds for a tour starting May 25, 2025? Are triple rooms available at all hotels? Will there be local guides each day? What assistance is provided to get to bullet train stations? Why is the Premium Insurance so inexpensive? Can you provide a list of optional tours in each city with costs?
- The Dragon TripOperator•Written September 2024
The deposit is non-refundable. You can change booking dates up to 70 days before tour. Triple rooms are available throughout the tour. The adventure leader helps get from city to city and provides recommendations during free time. Detailed itinerary will contain optional activities and their costs.
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Inge
Asked on July 1st, 2024What is the age requirement for this tour?
- The Dragon TripOperator•Written July 2024
The minimum age for this tour is typically set at 18 years old.
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Amy
Asked on June 4th, 2024Is there a way to add flight? Are dates flexible by a few days? Can days be added on outside the tour?
- The Dragon TripOperator•Written June 2024
We currently cannot offer to add flights to the booking - but we can help with advice once you have found fitting options. The tour dates are not flexible as this is a group departure, however, we can add extra nights on either side of the tour if you're interested.
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Julia
Asked on May 2nd, 2024I need a trip to Japan for 5 peoples in Spanish, they can travel after August 5 2025, approximately 10/12 days
- The Dragon TripOperator•Written May 2024
Our Japan Team have let us know it will be possible to run a tour for your family of 5, with a Spanish speaking guide. Are you still interested in this tour? Let us know and we can send you a quote!
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Julia
Traveler•Written May 2024Yes I am interested, and it does not have to be private
- The Dragon TripOperator•Written May 2024
Could you confirm the year of travel you are interested in? I see different dates mentioned below.
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