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Japan Highlights (6 destinations)

8 days
From Tokyo to Osaka
4.1
11 traveler reviews
Japan Highlights (6 destinations) - Intrepid Travel

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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
Max Group Size 12
Age range 15 to 99
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Highlights

  • Explore Tokyo's vibrant Shinjuku district
  • Visit Senso-ji, Tokyo's oldest temple
  • Ride the Shinkansen to scenic Kawane
  • Hike past tea farms with views of Mt Fuji
  • Tour Kyoto's historic Gion district

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Tokyo
  2. Day 2 Tokyo
  3. Day 3 Mishima
  4. Day 4 Kawane
  5. Day 5 Kyoto
  6. Day 6 Kyoto
  7. Day 7 Osaka
  8. Day 8 Osaka
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Meals
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

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Number of tours

1,483

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

9 hours

Response rate

80%

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.1
  • Itinerary
    Good
    3.7
  • Guide
    Average
    3.0
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.1
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.1
  • Food
    Average
    2.5
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  • EC
    · April 23rd, 2025
    Our guide,Shu,, was excellent. He went above and beyond to help us. It was a really great experience. The only thing that wasn’t so good was that the first hotel we stayed at was in a poor area and appeared to be in the red light area. Our stay in the country was excellent and the people who let us into their home were excellent.
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    Intrepid Travel commented on this review
    Thank you for your review, Erica, we are pleased to know that you had a great time in stunning Japan! We are passing your critique of your start hotels location, and we thank you for your valued input. It is wonderful to have our guides recognized for... Show more
    Trip date: April 2025
  • Japan Highlights (6 destinations) reviewer 2
    · July 10th, 2024
    Very disappointing and I wished I had read more reviews prior to booking - leader did not speak English well, did not know public transportation system, left people behind, missed some locations on itinerary, no information provided on Japan, and no attention to the health and well being of the group. Please be careful when choosing this tour company.
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    Intrepid Travel commented on this review
    Hi Sharon, thank you for your review. We are sorry to learn of your disappointment with your trip, and we acknowledge that this tour did not live up to our expected standard for this itinerary. We can see that you have been in contact with our Customer... Show more
    Trip date: July 2024
  • A
    · September 18th, 2019
    My guide, Hiromi Charles, was amazing. She ensured we all had the best experience possible by sharing knowledge regarding the Japanese culture/history, staying on schedule and accommodating us when possible.
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    Trip date: May 2019
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    · September 18th, 2019
    1. Our Tour Guide -Hiromi Charles 2. Our Tour Guide -Hiromi Charles 3. Our Tour Guide -Hiromi Charles
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    Trip date: May 2019
  • A
    · September 18th, 2019
    Our guide was very attentive to our needs, knowledgeable and if she didnt know the answer to a question made the effort to find out. She was also able to provide us with options that fit within the itinerary schedule and meant we all experienced what we wanted to in Japan.
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    Trip date: May 2019
  • A
    · September 18th, 2019
    Our guide was great! Junko did a great job of giving us a quick look at her home country. She found us amazing places to eat that were very reasonably priced. She managed all of our transport arrangements effortlessly. I had never been on a guide tour before and did not know what to expect, but it was an excellent way to experience Japan for the first time. I would definitely use Intrepid again to see another country.
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    Trip date: April 2019
  • A
    · September 18th, 2019
    For our friends/family that are able to do this type of travel, we believe they would enjoy it
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    Trip date: April 2019
  • A
    · September 18th, 2019
    Good tour itinerary, good standard of hotels, helpful guide
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    Trip date: March 2019
  • A
    · September 18th, 2019
    I really liked the tour.
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    Trip date: March 2019
  • A
    · September 18th, 2019
    Our guide, while incredibly kind-hearted and helpful, came off as inexperienced and a bit disorganized.He was a bit passive, and as a result some of the members on the tour took advantage of him to the detriment of the rest of the group.People were late, complained a lot, and were not in good enough physical condition to complete activities that were listed in the itinerary, which resulted in some things being omitted or shortened, which was incredibly disappointing.I've been on numerous tours with numerous companies, and I understand accommodating other members of the group is a necessary element of group travel, but some of the people on the trip were so badly behaved/rude/disrespectful that it greatly lowered my opinion of the trip.The guide was unwilling to challenge them on their behavior, and as a result, we all suffered.
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    Trip date: March 2019

Dates & Availability

8 days
Japan Highlights (6 destinations)
From Tokyo to Osaka

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    Clara

    Asked on September 19th, 2024

    Is breakfast included during the tour?

    Meals
    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten September 2024

      Breakfast is included only on specific days, with 1 breakfast and 2 dinners provided throughout the tour.

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    Leah

    Asked on July 1st, 2024

    Are transport arrangements provided between locations?

    Transport
    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten July 2024

      Transport arrangements are included, ensuring you can travel seamlessly between the destinations on the itinerary.

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    Giacomo

    Asked on June 30th, 2024

    Is travel insurance necessary for this tour?

    Travel Support
    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten July 2024

      Travel insurance is compulsory for all travelers, and you should purchase this before your departure.

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    Jeremy

    Asked on June 24th, 2024

    We require two rooms in hotels. What would be the supplemental fee for this?

    Accommodation
    Single supplement
    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten June 2024

      At this time we are not offering single supplements on any of our Japan itineraries. Due to the spike in tourism and accommodations having limited availability this is not something that we are able to offer. All accommodations will be booked as twin share, if you do not wish to share rooms with the person you have booked with we will have you share with a solo traveler of the same gender.

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      Jeremy

      TravelerWritten June 2024

      This is rather strange. why don't you simply add the cost of the additional hotel room?

    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten June 2024

      Single supplement is not offered on these trips. A lot of the accommodations that we use are not very big we tend to stick to the quaint/unique hotels to give more of a local experience and they are often not able to accommodate single supplements or will not allow us to hold extra rooms due to high tourism.

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    Aadil

    Asked on May 17th, 2024

    What happens if I need to cancel my booking?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten May 2024

      In case you decide to cancel, we offer options to switch your travel dates without any change fees if notified in advance.

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    Mihai

    Asked on May 12th, 2024

    Are there any additional costs for single occupancy?

    Single supplement
    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten May 2024

      A single supplement is currently not available due to limited rooms at our selected accommodations.

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    Myriam

    Asked on February 2nd, 2024

    Are there any age restrictions for this tour?

    Age Range
    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten February 2024

      We recommend checking the specific age guidelines for our tours, as they may vary.

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    Lajos

    Asked on December 27th, 2023

    Can I request a private room for the duration of the trip?

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    Single supplement
    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten December 2023

      Private rooms are not guaranteed, and sharing accommodations with a same-gender solo traveler may be necessary.

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    Helena

    Asked on December 19th, 2023

    How long does the welcome meeting last on the first day?

    Tour Details
    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten December 2023

      The welcome meeting will take approximately 30 minutes and is scheduled for 6 pm on Day 01.

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    Edward

    Asked on December 9th, 2023

    I was told its all hotels but one of the nights says this: RYOKANS/MINSHUKUS: so i wanted to know about that. I also wanted to confirm I will have my own (single) room AND bathroom for every night?

    Accommodation
    Single supplement
    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten December 2023

      Accommodations for this trip are on Japanese style- ryokans or minshukus (traditional inn/guesthouse) involve sleeping on futons or mattresses on tatami mat floors, with bedding often packed away during the day. Attached bathrooms/toilets will usually be very small and many ryokans will only have shared bathing facilities with certain hours, or times available for booking at reception. A Single Supplement is currently not available for this trip due to limited rooms at our chosen accommodation.

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    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Japan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Japan. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Japan. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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