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- 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
- Medium Intensity
- Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
- Guided in English
- Group Size 6 - 12
- Ages 15+
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Explore Tokyo's vibrant food scene
- Tour Tokyo's historic temples and shrines
- Learn sushi making at Tsukiji Outer Market
- Relax in Hakone's mountain hot springs
- Discover Kyoto's ancient temples and culture
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Tokyo
- Day 2 Tokyo
- Day 3 Tokyo
- Day 4 Hakone
- Day 5 Takayama
- Day 6 Shirakawa-go - Takayama
- Day 7 Hiroshima
- Day 8 Hiroshima
- Day 9 Kyoto
- Day 10 Kyoto
- Day 11 Kyoto
- Day 12 Kyoto
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
Operated by
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Number of tours
217
Age Range
5 to 99 years old
Response time
9 hours
Response rate
96%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- CHCarol· September 28th, 2025So much of a tour is who your guide is. Luckily, we had Ken and the tour was fabulous. We would not have changed a thing for our first time to Japan. We felt like we got a good cross-section of activities and pacing. And our peer travelers were awesome also. And the hotels and food were perfect! Highly reccomend!Show more
Intrepid Premium commented on this reviewThank you Carol for taking the time to leave a review. We are delighted that your tour leader Ken went above and beyond to meet the needs of the group and you enjoyed the accommodation and local food. Thank you for your recommendation and we look... Show more
Trip date: September 2025 - NSNeil· November 18th, 2023We had an amazing holiday. Japan was all we had hoped for. The group worked so well, we all got on and became good friends. Shingo, our guide was totally great. He was so pleasant and helpful. His English not brilliant but he did a great job. We felt maybe a little more information on places and sights might have been good. He was constantly helping us all and looking after us. He made great suggestions for meals and always checked up on us all, even when we split into smaller groups for the evening. He went way beyond what he could have done and made everyone feel safe and well looked after. He even helped booking all our onward travel and ensured we were all ok on the day. Wonderful man!! The hotels were nice, if a little small with almost no storage in most of them! Breakfasts were generally very good. We saw and did so much. In fact, we felt sometimes it was a little too much to fit into each day, and either missed some things out or were too rushed, missing stopping and looking at leisure at things and shops etc. Shingo was so patient, even when we caused him to run a little late! Due to distances covered we spent a lot of time travelling which was an interesting experience. Just meant time at destinations was a little short. As Most of us were older we all felt very tired at the end of each day and struggled especially when we had to carry back packs whilst waiting to be reunited with luggage. Dont know what the answer is, if extra days added, then expense goes up. If itinerary cut back, then Interesting sights missed out! Overall, a truly great trip. We enjoyed it all!Show moreIntrepid Premium commented on this reviewHi Neil, thank you for sharing your experience and posting this wonderful review and recommendation. It’s great to know how much you enjoyed your tour and that your leader did such a great job. Also, that you were able to experience the amazing history... Show moreTrip date: November 2023
- ABrenton M.· August 3rd, 2023The 12 Day Intrepid Premium Japan Tour was exceptionally good, including the itinerary and small group size. In particular, the Tour Leader was brilliant, in regards to all aspects, including organisation, humour, inter-personal communication & inclusion, cultural and historical knowledge, etc, etc. Highly recommend this tour and leader for experiencing the joys of Japan and its people.Show moreIntrepid Premium commented on this reviewThank you for taking the time to leave such a great review. We take great pride in our leaders and we are so glad they contributed to your experience in such a positive and significant way.Trip date: June 2023Review collected by Intrepid Premium
- ABetssy T.· August 3rd, 2023Intrepid Premium is everything I dreamed of for my first vacations after the pandemic. I had the biggest smile the whole time, the place, the hotel, the tour leader, the meals... everything was amazing! I strongly recommend Intrepid Japan PremiumShow moreIntrepid Premium commented on this reviewWow thank you so much for this wonderful review. We are so glad you chose Intrepid for your first trip after the pandemic and we were able to deliver an amazing experience for you. One to remember we hope!Trip date: May 2023Review collected by Intrepid Premium
- AYIN POK ROBERT· August 3rd, 2023If you are looking experience the different aspects of Japan, this is the one for you! The itinerary is great to begin with, with a good mix of guided tours and free time, and our group leader brought life to the trip. His in-depth knowledge of Japan made the trip worry-free, and provided commentary that only a local would know. 10/10 would recommend!Show moreTrip date: May 2023Review collected by Intrepid Premium
- ASam N.· August 3rd, 2023I had a wonderful time on this trip - Japan was incredible. Very full, but excellent itinerary - this trip is packed with culture, history and delicious food. Our tour leader was fantastic and worked incredibly hard to make the experience what it was.Show moreIntrepid Premium commented on this reviewThank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are so pleased that you enjoyed the jam packed itinerary and got a taste of the culture, history and delicious food! It's great to hear your leader made sure you had an amazing experience in this truly... Show moreTrip date: May 2023Review collected by Intrepid Premium
- AAndrea F.· August 3rd, 2023Have travelled with Intrepid before great companyShow moreIntrepid Premium commented on this reviewHi, thank you for your great review! We are glad you enjoy travelling with Intrepid and hope to welcome you on to another trip soon.Trip date: June 2023Review collected by Intrepid Premium
- AGlenn S.· August 3rd, 2023Excellent trip with a full itinerary, make sure that you are fit as there is a lot of walking involved and jumping on and off public transport which can be exciting. Exciting and delicious food, fascinating people, customs history and traditions.Totally enjoyed the trip!! Highly recommended.Show moreIntrepid Premium commented on this reviewThank you for your great review! We are so glad you enjoyed your Premium Japan trip and found it to be exciting as well as enjoying lots of delicious food.Trip date: June 2023Review collected by Intrepid Premium
- ATara A.· July 26th, 2023Excellent tour. Informative + efficient guide who looked after our well being throughout the tourShow moreIntrepid Premium commented on this reviewThank you for your fantastic review. We are pleased that you felt looked after by your our leader and we look forward to welcoming you on another tour in the near future.Trip date: June 2023Review collected by Intrepid Premium
- AShobhna B.· July 26th, 2023A wonderful trip with a true insight into Japanese culture. I would not have seen or covered as much on my own in the space of 12 days! Highly recommended tour-guided trip in a country that does not readily speak English.Show moreIntrepid Premium commented on this reviewThank you for your wonderful feedback for your Premium Japan trip! We are pleased to hear that you got a true insight into Japanese culture and covered a lot of the country. We look forward to welcoming you back on our of our adventures in the near... Show moreTrip date: May 2023Review collected by Intrepid Premium
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Hayley
Asked on October 25th, 2025I am struggling to understand the difference between the "Premium Japan 11 Destinations" tour and the "Premium Japan 5 Destinations" tour. The itinerary is 99% the same, altough the rate for October 2026 is very different (Euro 7.465,00 versus Euro 5.284,00). Could you please get back to me and clarify what is similar and what is different?
Intrepid PremiumOperator•Written October 2025Premium Japan (5 destinations) is part of the 2025 itinerary, while Premium Japan (11 destinations) is for 2026. There are slight differences in the day-to-day itinerary and inclusions.
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Kerry
Asked on September 16th, 2025My clients are just 2 friends. I'd appreciate it if you can make an exception for them.
- Intrepid PremiumOperator•Written September 2025
Unfortunately, we are unable to arrange a private tour exclusively for 2 passengers, as our operations require a minimum group size. However, we would be happy to assist them in joining one of our group departures.
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Eduard
Asked on March 16th, 2025Are meals included in my tour?
- Intrepid PremiumOperator•Written March 2025
Daily breakfast and signature local meal experiences are included in your trip.
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Judith
Asked on February 21st, 2025How is the single supplement calculated?
- Intrepid PremiumOperator•Written February 2025
The single supplement fee varies and is applied to all nights of the trip depending on availability.
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Marymar
Asked on January 1st, 2025What added benefits do Premium style tours offer?
- Intrepid PremiumOperator•Written January 2025
Premium style tours include handpicked, high-quality accommodations, a mix of included activities, and experienced local leaders.
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Anna
Asked on December 27th, 2024Are gluten free meals available for a celiac traveler?
- Intrepid PremiumOperator•Written December 2024
Gluten-free options for celiac travellers can be challenging in Japan, as many dishes contain gluten (e.g., soy sauce, dashi). While our leaders will assist where possible, not all included meals, such as those at Ryokans, can be modified. We recommend researching gluten-free options in advance. And note, it will be your responsibility to verify meal ingredients during the trip.
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Catherine
Asked on December 15th, 2024Are the prices listed per person?
- Intrepid PremiumOperator•Written December 2024
Yes, the prices mentioned are per person in a twin share room.
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Olivia
Asked on November 30th, 2024Is this tour suitable for elderly folks who are slowly mobile?
- Intrepid PremiumOperator•Written December 2024
The physical rating for this trip is rated at 2 out of 5 = Some easy physical activities included in your trip. No physical preparation is required to make the most of the journey. Japan is best explored on foot and by public transport. You'll need to be fit enough to spend most of each day on your feet and able to handle your luggage as you navigate busy train stations. We recommend comfortable shoes and packing light.
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Sara
Asked on July 26th, 2024Is there a single supplement charge? Is vegan food available on the tour? Are side trip add-ons like Fox refuge and Cat island available?
- Intrepid PremiumOperator•Written July 2024
A single supplement is available for $1,835 if you'd prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. The Japanese daily diet contains gluten and seafood, so we highly recommend that vegetarians, vegans and coeliacs do their own online research before travelling. While our leaders will assist you whenever they can, there may be some included meals that are fixed in advance and not flexible. Below add on activities are available to be booked on ground with the help of the tour leader on day one of the tour. Tokyo - Tokyo National Museum, Miyajima - Mt Misen Cable Car, Kyoto - Nara Tour, Kyoto - Kiyomizu-dera, Kyoto - Nijo Castle, Kyoto - Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Kyoto - Tenryuji Temple.
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Katherine
Asked on July 19th, 2024Is there an opportunity to visit MT Fuji-- cant seem to find that in itinerary? Is a traditional tea ceremony included? What is the likelihood of going to a Sumo wrestling club or training facility, since it is not wrestling season? I would like to get exposed to the sport. What is the total mileage for transport with the famous bullet train -- only two legs of the journey?
- Intrepid PremiumOperator•Written July 2024
You'll be able to catch a glimpse of Mt Fuji in the distance on Day 04 and unfortunately, Sumo wrestling club visits and tea ceremony are not included in the itinerary. You will be travelling via the Bullet train on Day 5: Takayama and the total travel time on Day 05 will be 6 hours.
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