Japan: Land of the Rising Sun (from Tokyo to Kyoto) (16 destinations)

13 days
From Tokyo to Kyoto
4.7
122 traveler reviews

Japan: Land of the Rising Sun (from Tokyo to Kyoto) (16 destinations)

13 days
From Tokyo to Kyoto
4.7
122 traveler reviews

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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 1 - 12
Age range 15 to 99
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Highlights

  • Walk the ‘Path of Philosophy’ culture capital Kyoto
  • Visit the morning markets in mountainous Takayama
  • See the A-Bomb Dome and Memorial in Hiroshima
  • Reach speeds of 320 km/hr on a Japanese bullet train
  • See shrines and temples in the sacred city of Nikko

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Tokyo
  2. Day 2 Tokyo - Nikko
  3. Day 3 Nikko
  4. Day 4 Hakone
  5. Day 5 Hakone
  6. Day 6 Takayama
  7. Day 7 Takayama
  8. Day 8 Hiroshima
  9. Day 9 Miyajima - Hiroshima
  10. Day 10 Kyoto
  11. Day 11-12 Kyoto
  12. Day 13 Kyoto
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
    TourRadar 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
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

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Operated by

Intrepid Travel

Number of tours

1,480

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

6 hours

Response rate

80%

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.8
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.4
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.4
  • Accommodation
    Good
    4.0
  • Food
    Good
    3.8
  • 4.5
  • Most Recent
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  • A
    · September 18th, 2019
    Trip ran smoothly. Guide treated everyone nicely. He helped people with big luggage and made sure all got back to hotel safely. Eric was helpful and caring to us all.
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    Trip date: January 2019
  • A
    · September 18th, 2019
    Got to see lots of Japan. Was really pleased to see some of the smaller cities (Takayama, Nikko and Hakone) as these would be places you may not go to if not on a guided tour.
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    Trip date: January 2019
  • A
    · September 18th, 2019
    I loved the trip, it gave a good taste of japan and a lot in it.
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    Trip date: January 2019
  • A
    · September 18th, 2019
    The tour leader was excellent and the itinerary was good so as a solo traveller I loved it! The trip could be done a lot cheaper independently but I don’t think I would have learned as much about the culture without the tour leader
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    Trip date: January 2019
  • A
    · September 18th, 2019
    I LOVED the GUIDEhe was A+ His love and interest and KNOWLEDGE was one of the best I have had.The holidays made it difficult in the end of trip to visit certain restaurants and Pease Museum so that was a bummer.Darn 4 day holiday at News Years, does not happen in US so I had no idea.BUT it was IDEAL timing for me to travel and I heard others say the same thing.But the cost vs the off season seems like it was expensive.I paid a lot and it was off season.Also for me I was with 2 families and a couple that I felt as an individual traveler made it difficult to make friends they had their unit.GREAT thing was there were 3 of us that did not have others with us.Without those two people my trip would have been terrible because I would not have had anyone to hangout with.I think I need to upgrade to the comfort trip I guess I would like to understand the difference better.
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    Trip date: December 2018
  • A
    · September 18th, 2019
    I would recommend Intrepid based on the group size and the ability of the tour to deliver real and local experiences of the countries culture to its clients.
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    Trip date: December 2018
  • A
    · September 18th, 2019
    Alain Sabourin was an excellent tour guide - he has both the personality and local knowledge required
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    Trip date: December 2018
  • A
    · September 18th, 2019
    I find Japan a daunting place to travel - lots of rigid social rules and my inability to communicate in Japanese make it harder than most. Alain Sabourin did an excellent job of leading the trip - coping with the logistics relatively seamlessly, and remaining cheerful and willing to help throughout.
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    Trip date: December 2018
  • A
    · September 18th, 2019
    Great leader. Well organized and designed trip with good amounts of freedom.
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    Trip date: December 2018
  • Japan: Land of the Rising Sun (from Tokyo to Kyoto) (16 destinations) reviewer 10
    · July 6th, 2019
    The accommodation was too expensive for its quality
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    Intrepid Travel commented on this review
    Hi Arianna, sorry to hear your experience was not as expected. The safety and satisfaction of our travelers is our number one priority. We’d like to look into this further – can you send us a message with your full name, booking reference and to... Show more
    Trip date: June 2019

What our customers ask about this tour

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    Sally

    Asked on February 17th, 2025

    On the "Japan, land of the rising sun" departing october 2 there are couple of nights where the overnight stay is at a small shared facility inn on tatami mats. Is there a way to upgrade it to regular beds with attached private bathroom?

    Accommodation
    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten February 2025

      Unfortunately, we are unable to upgrade the accommodations on our Japan tours. The itinerary includes stays at traditional Japanese inns (ryokans or minshukus), which involve sleeping on futons or mattresses on tatami mat floors. These inns typically have small attached bathrooms or shared bathing facilities with set hours.

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    Fabien

    Asked on November 26th, 2024

    What happens to our luggage as we travel from place to place?

    Transport
    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten November 2024

      We basically leave our luggage at the hotel and go sightseeing at each destination. Otherwise, we should pack light. On some days, we forward big luggage to the next destination in the morning while we take a smaller bag with us.

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    Lahcen

    Asked on November 4th, 2024

    How do I handle money and expenditures during the tour?

    Other
    Payments
    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten November 2024

      It is advisable to carry some cash in local currency for small daily expenditures and emergencies. Most places will also accept major credit cards.

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    Jacqueline

    Asked on October 17th, 2024

    Wieviel kostet ein Einbettzimmerzuschlag?

    Price / Availability
    Single supplement
    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten October 2024

      Single Supplements are not available for this specific trip.

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    Alvin

    Asked on September 19th, 2024

    Are airport transfers included?

    Flights / Transfers
    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten September 2024

      Airport transfers are not typically included but can be arranged upon request. It is advisable to organize these services well in advance to ensure availability.

  • A

    Alice

    Asked on September 14th, 2024

    Is there a loyalty discount for returning travelers?

    Payments
    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten September 2024

      Yes, returning travelers may be eligible for a loyalty discount. Please inform your booking agent of your previous tours with us to apply any available offers.

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    Maya

    Asked on September 7th, 2024

    Are travel insurance and vaccinations required for this tour?

    Travel Support
    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten September 2024

      Travel insurance is highly recommended for all travelers on this tour. Regarding vaccinations, please consult your local travel health authority for advice specific to your country of origin and destinations.

  • C

    Casper

    Asked on September 2nd, 2024

    How much free time will I have during the tour?

    Tour Details
    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten September 2024

      The tour is designed to provide a good balance between planned activities and free time, allowing travelers to explore on their own or rest according to their personal preferences.

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    Carina

    Asked on August 14th, 2024

    Can dietary restrictions be accommodated during this tour?

    Meals
    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten August 2024

      Yes, we aim to accommodate dietary restrictions. Please inform us of any specific needs in advance so that arrangements can be made.

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    Emily

    Asked on July 17th, 2024

    Are single travelers charged more?

    Single supplement
    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten July 2024

      Single travelers aren't charged more but there is an additional cost if you choose to purchase a single room. If you are okay sharing with another solo traveler then you would only pay the trip price.

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    • 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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