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- Platinum Operator
- INTRO Travel
- In-depth Cultural
- Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Low Intensity
- Travelers can expect some light physical activities
- Guided in English
- Group Size 4 - 16
- Ages 18-49
Places You’ll See
Highlights
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- Visit ancient temples, colourful shrines and majestic castles
- Discover red-faced snow monkeys in the mountains
- Experience high end & unique accommodation from futuristic to traditional
- Learn the ways of the Samurai and wield the iconic sword
- Spend the night in a 1000-year-old Buddhist temple
- + Our tours are 100% carbon neutral
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Arrive and meet the Group
- Day 2 Tokyo City Tour and Nightlife
- Day 3 Sushi Class & The Electric City
- Day 4 Bullet Train, Origami & Onsens
- Day 5 Noodles, Mountains & Snow Monkeys
- Day 6 Travel from Nagano to Hakone
- Day 7 Hakone to Osaka
- Day 8 Osaka Castle
- Day 9 Koyasan Temple Stay
- Day 10 Koyasan to Kyoto
- Day 11 Bamboo Forest & The Golden Pavilion
- Day 12 Fushimi-Inari & Samurai Experience
- Day 13 Check out and Onward Travel
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- 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
- Optional
- Additional Services
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INTRO Travel
Number of tours
55
Age Range
18 to 49 years old
Response time
6 hours
Response rate
88%
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- Overall RatingExcellent
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- GGeorgi· December 16th, 2025I had an amazing time on the Japan Adventure 13 day trip! Everything was so well organised and I felt very taken care of throughout it all. We visited many unique places which I wouldn’t have known about otherwise - from cultural spots to funky little bars - it was a well rounded experience. Of course, Lachie, our amazing tour guide, was the heart of the group. He’s an incredible person with such a bubbly and outgoing spirit. He was a pleasure to be around and made the trip that much better! Can’t wait for my next trip with Intro! :)Show moreTrip date: December 2025
- yasmine· December 16th, 2025Our tour with INTRO Travel was fantastic, especially thanks to our tour leader Lachlan Fleming. He was truly amazing: very involved, caring, and always willing to help. Everything was perfectly organized, and you could really tell that he genuinely cared about the group. Thanks to Lachlan, this tour was an unforgettable experience. Highly recommended!Show more
Trip date: December 2025 - MKmike· December 14th, 2025Well organised, however we could of had a variety of travel options, small group could fit in a mini busShow moreTrip date: November 2025
- Robert· November 24th, 2025Great iteniary. Good chouce between cities, countryside, and other activities.Show moreTrip date: November 2025
- RFRaleigh· November 24th, 2025This was an absolutely fantastic tour and provided a great mix of cultural experiences. The itinerary was a good balance of fast paced activities paired with slower, more culture focused activities. It felt like everything was covered and nothing got left out. The tour was made even better by our amazing tour guide, Hendri. He made it so nothing felt like a dull moment and made sure everyone felt included. He went above and beyond to keep everyone safe and stress-free during the trip. I don’t think I could have asked for a better tour guide. Based on everything, I definitely plan on using Intro again for my next trip.Show moreTrip date: November 2025
- Thomas· November 24th, 2025Hendri was our guide and he did a phenomenal job organizing, bringing excitement and energy, along with historical and cultural appreciation the entire tour. His professionalism, fun, and attention were stellar. I never worried about what we were going to do or where we were going with Hendri leading us. I couldn't ask for a better tour guide.Show moreTrip date: November 2025
- Niraj· November 24th, 2025Excellent experience overall and covered all the main things. Not sure if the order of places was most efficient and travel times were a bit long but that's more an Intro Travel thing rather than the group leader HendriShow moreTrip date: November 2025
- Mikdat· November 19th, 2025⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5 – An unforgettable 17-day adventure across Japan! I’ve just finished the Highlights of Japan Youth Adventure 17-day tour, and it was genuinely one of the best travel experiences I’ve ever had. From start to finish, everything was incredibly organised, well-paced, and full of unforgettable moments. A huge shoutout to our group leader, Izzy, who truly made this trip special. She was amazing — always supportive, super knowledgeable, and created such a fun, positive atmosphere for the whole group. Whether it was helping with transport, recommending great food spots, explaining local culture, or making sure everyone was comfortable, she went above and beyond every single day. Her energy and kindness made the experience even better, and I’m really grateful to have had her as our guide. The itinerary itself was packed with incredible highlights: exploring the streets of Tokyo, visiting Senso-ji, staying in a traditional ryokan in Nagano, seeing the snow monkeys up close, relaxing in an authentic onsen, riding the cable car over Mount Fuji, discovering Osaka Castle, and even learning to wield a samurai sword in a masterclass. We also had meaningful moments like visiting Hiroshima’s Peace Memorial Park, feeding the friendly deer in Nara, exploring stunning Miyajima Island, and spending a peaceful night at a working Buddhist temple in Koyasan. Every day offered something unique — from sushi-making classes to cultural experiences, nature, nightlife, amazing food, and beautiful scenery. It was the perfect balance of adventure, culture, and fun. This trip has given me memories I’ll keep forever.Show more
INTRO Travel commented on this reviewHello Mikdat, SO wonderful to hear how much you enjoyed your Japan Adventure and that the itinerary, experiences, and Izzy’s guidance all came together to create such a memorable trip for you. Thank you for sharing your experience. Kind regards, The... Show moreTrip date: November 2025 - SHScarlett· November 16th, 2025A trip of a lifetime!! Singlehandedly the best holiday I've ever had, it was the most incredible way to experience Japan and to do it with such a great group of people made it even better. It was the perfect balance of experiencing true Japanese culture and having fun. Couldn't recommend it more!Show moreINTRO Travel commented on this reviewHello Scarlett, It’s amazing to hear that your 13 Day Japan Adventure felt like the trip of a lifetime, with the perfect mix of culture, fun, and great company. Thank you for sharing your experience. Kind regards, The INTRO Travel TeamTrip date: November 2025
- DDan· November 15th, 2025I had so much fun during my 13 day Japan tour! The itinerary was packed with fun activities that would have taken me weeks of planning if I had done the trip by myself. Everything went very smoothly and I did not have to worry about anything at all, just having fun with the rest of my group! I enjoyed every activity but experiencing the Japanese Onsens in Shibu Onsen town was my favourite. Closely followed by the Samurai experience and ofcourse everything else! If you’re still unsure about going on this trip, this is your sign to just do it🤭 You will come back with so many amazing memories❤️Show moreINTRO Travel commented on this reviewHello Dan, We’re so glad you enjoyed your 13 Day Japan Adventure and that the itinerary, experiences, and group vibe made the trip so fun and stress-free. Thank you for sharing your experience. Kind regards, The INTRO Travel TeamTrip date: October 2025
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Jorge
Asked on October 29th, 2025More information on the accommodation places and activities.
INTRO TravelOperator•Written October 2025Our tours are for over 18's only, however, we can allow 17 year olds to join in certain destinations with a signed parental consent form. Unfortunately, as some of your children are younger than that, we will not be able to get them booked on a trip at this time.
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Jorge
Traveler•Written October 2025Kids under 17 with parental consent can't go either?? Just to be 100% sure
- INTRO TravelOperator•Written October 2025
We cannot take anyone under 17 on our tours.
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Teresa
Asked on October 23rd, 2025Would we be able to take our grandson with us on this trip?
- INTRO TravelOperator•Written October 2025
Unfortunately we have a minimum age of 18 for all of our trips.
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Bruce
Asked on October 20th, 2025Is it possible that my grandchild who is thirteen years old can join the group?
- INTRO TravelOperator•Written October 2025
Our tours are for over 18's only, however, we can allow 17 year olds to join in certain destinations with a signed parental consent form. Unfortunately, as your grandchild is younger than the allowed age, we will not be able to get them booked on a trip at this time. However, we'd absolutely love to have them join one of our tours once they turn 18!
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Aaron
Asked on October 12th, 2025Is it possible for a 65-year-old person to take the tour?
- INTRO TravelOperator•Written October 2025
The majority of our group members are in their 20s and 30s, so unfortunately our tours may not be the best fit for you.
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Tracy
Asked on October 6th, 2025Is it possible have own double room?
- INTRO TravelOperator•Written October 2025
For a private room it would cost an extra $1300 USD per person. Not possible to have a private room in Hakone, Nagano and Koyasan as traditional Ryokan and Buddhist temple shared is part of the experience. A private room is also not available during Cherry Blossom Season (March-April).
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Tracy
Traveler•Written October 2025Is the cost $1300 USD per person for a shared room with my travel mate?
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Tracy
Traveler•Written October 2025I'm 53 next year, may I join this trip?
- INTRO TravelOperator•Written October 2025
The total additional cost is $600, split between 2 is $300 per person.
- INTRO TravelOperator•Written October 2025
Most people are aged 18 to 40, but we regularly have people in their 40's and 50's travel with us. As long as you have an appetite for adventure and are happy bonding with people of all backgrounds, you'll fit in perfectly!
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Daniela
Asked on September 26th, 2025Can you tell me what is if the accommodation is in Hostels and What is the bed size in hostels... I am a tall person and I fit in queen size beds... Will that work for me?
- INTRO TravelOperator•Written September 2025
The beds are pretty small but that's just the case in Japan unfortunately, we do have lots of tall passengers who join our tours and they get on alright :)
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Daniela
Traveler•Written September 2025Which dates are best to see fall foliage in Japan?
- INTRO TravelOperator•Written September 2025
The best time to catch the autumn foliage in Japan is during the fall months, from September to November. November is usually perfect, as the colours move down to central and southern Japan, with Tokyo and Kyoto peaking around mid to late November.
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Joel
Asked on September 25th, 2025We need nights and 12 days tour starting Oct29-Nov09 start osaka and ends at Tokyo
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Joel
Traveler•Written September 2025We need tour to start at osaka and ends in tokyo. We are not interested in food culture. We need more on culture and history itinerary and the related cities on this subject
- INTRO TravelOperator•Written September 2025
Unfortunately our tour might not be what you are looking for as all of our tours have set itineraries and we wouldn't be able to amend the starting point or ending location.
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Louis
Asked on September 18th, 2025Could you please confirm if you can accept a booking for Michael and his 22-year-old daughter for the tour on November 30th?
- INTRO TravelOperator•Written September 2025
The majority of people on our tours are aged 18 to 39, but we regularly have people in their 40's and 50's travel with us and have an incredible time! As long as you have an appetite for adventure and are happy bonding with people of all backgrounds, you'll fit in perfectly!
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Tiffany
Asked on September 17th, 2025What is the average group size, and are we together every single day as a group?
- INTRO TravelOperator•Written September 2025
The majority of people on our tours are aged 18 to 39, but we regularly have people in their 40's, 50's and 60's travel with us. Our Maximum age is 65 for this trip. There are activities everyday, but there is also lots of free time so you can go off and do your own exploring. This trip involves a lot of walking and lots of group time, so you will be with the group everyday.
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Tiffany
Traveler•Written September 2025Do you have any other tours the mimic this that are small group size? We do not want to be with 'older' people per se, as we are very active and liberally minded.
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Lori
Asked on September 17th, 2025I like the 13 day Japan itinerary but do you have anything for seniors with a bit of more comfort in terms of accommodations with private bathrooms. I am 70 and my husband 75.
- INTRO TravelOperator•Written September 2025
The majority of our group members are in their 20's and 30's, so unfortunately I don't think our tours would be suitable for you.
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