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Back Roads of Japan

11 days
From Tokyo to Kyoto
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Plan your adventure:
In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 15
Ages 12+
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Highlights

  • Explore Tokyo with a CEO-led walking tour
  • Watch snow monkeys bathe in Nagano
  • Visit Matsumoto Castle and Zenkoji Temple
  • Make traditional Japanese paper in Miho
  • Walk through 10,000 torii gates in Kyoto

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Tokyo
  2. Day 2 Tokyo
  3. Day 3 Tokyo/Nagano
  4. Day 4 Nagano
  5. Day 5 Nagano/Otsu (1D)
  6. Day 6 Otsu/Hagi (1B, 1D)
  7. Day 7 Hagi (1B, 1D)
  8. Day 8 Hagi/Tottori (1B, 1L)
  9. Day 9 Tottori/Kyoto
  10. Day 10 Kyoto
  11. Day 11 Kyoto
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    · October 30th, 2022
    The opportunity to stay in someone's home is something I will always remember. The warm welcome, the genuine delight and friendliness of our hosts was so heartwarming ... I can't wait to return to Hagi to see everyone again!
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    Thanks for your feedback! I appreciate it very much.
    Trip date: October 2022
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  • JW
    · May 28th, 2023
    A great trip overall!
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    Hi Joshua, Glad to hear! Our world deserves more you.
    Trip date: May 2023
  • LG
    · December 18th, 2019
    The booking process was direct and simple. All my queries were responded to promptly and there were no problems with the site or the tour company.
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    Trip date: October 2019

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    Esther

    Asked on May 7th, 2025

    Is a private room still available?

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten May 2025

      We have two spots available and one my own room available.

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    Ronald

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      For any on-tour issues or emergencies, you can reach out to us via the Ask a Question button for assistance.

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    Puck

    Asked on December 13th, 2024

    Is transportation provided back to Tokyo at the end of the tour?

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten December 2024

      Transport arrangements back to Tokyo after the tour's end are not automatically included but can be requested.

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    Can you arrange airport transfers?

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten October 2024

      Airport transfers are not automatically included but can be arranged upon request and quoted accordingly.

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      For any changes or questions regarding your booking, you can reach out to us via the Ask a Question button for prompt support.

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      Travelers typically sleep on traditional Tatami Mats, though alternatives may be checked with local offices for older individuals.

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      Yes, participation in cycling activities is not mandatory and you can choose not to partake.

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    is there anyway to get a better price on this departure date (14 September). We will be coming from a Korean trip and would struggle to make September 7 departure which is cheaper and prefer 14 September?

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten July 2024

      We run promotions for a variety of reasons, one of them being low passenger numbers. The September 14 departure is almost sold out (only 4 spaces left) and therefore it is not currently on sale and we can not apply a promo to this departure. The September 7 has quite a bit of availability which is why it is on sale.

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    What transportation is mainly used on the Japan tours?

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      The primary mode of transportation on the tours is by train.

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      While we attempt to keep groups or families together, we cannot guarantee it but will make every effort to accommodate such requests.

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    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Japan. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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