View allContiki knocked it out of the park 10/10.
Bryan, traveled in April
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- Platinum Operator
- Contiki
- 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
- Guided in English
- Group Size 8 - 50
- Age range 18 to 35
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Explore ancient temples and shrines in Tokyo
- Cross the world's busiest pedestrian crossing
- Ride the bullet train past Mount Fuji
- Dress in a kimono and visit Kyoto's bamboo forest
- Taste Osaka's street food in Dotonburi
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Arrive Tokyo
- Day 2 Tokyo
- Day 3 Tokyo
- Day 4 Tokyo to Kyoto
- Day 5 Kyoto
- Day 6 Kyoto
- Day 7 Kyoto to Osaka
- Day 8 Osaka
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
Where You'll Stay
Daiichi Ryogoku Hotel (or similar)
HotelDays 1, 2, 3Ibis Styles Kyoto Station (or similar)
HotelDays 4, 5, 6Ibis Budget Osaka Umeda (or similar)
Hotelday 7
Operated by
Contiki
Number of tours
596
Age Range
18 to 35 years old
Response time
6 hours
Response rate
92%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportAverage
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodGood
- Bryan· April 10th, 2023Contiki knocked it out of the park 10/10
Contiki commented on this reviewThank you for sharing your positive experience on your Japan in a Week trip. We do value your positive feedback. We take great pride in our trips and want to give our valuable travellers a lifetime experience that they will never forget.Trip date: April 2023
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- From Saturday28 Jun, 2025To Saturday5 Jul, 2025EnglishAlmost Sold OutCheck the availability with the operatorDeparture on requestMultiple Room TypesFrom:$3,572
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Saturday12 Jul, 2025To Saturday19 Jul, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:$3,724
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Saturday26 Jul, 2025To Saturday2 Aug, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:$3,649
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Saturday9 Aug, 2025To Saturday16 Aug, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:$3,649
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Saturday23 Aug, 2025To Saturday30 Aug, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:$3,651
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Saturday6 Sep, 2025To Saturday13 Sep, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:$3,334
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Saturday13 Sep, 2025To Saturday20 Sep, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:$3,554
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Saturday20 Sep, 2025To Saturday27 Sep, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:$3,334
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Saturday27 Sep, 2025To Saturday4 Oct, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:$3,554
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Saturday4 Oct, 2025To Saturday11 Oct, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:$3,724
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What our customers ask about this tour
The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.- J
Joshua
Asked on October 9th, 2024Can I add one day before the trip and one day after the trip? And can you add transportation from the Airport to the hotel?
ContikiOperator•Written October 2024Yes, we offer a maximum of 2 nights of extra accommodations before and after the tour. With the airport transfer, regrettably this is not available you have to make your own transfer arrangements.
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Max
Asked on August 18th, 2024Can I still book this tour if I have not received a confirmation?
- ContikiOperator•Written August 2024
If your booking is still marked as 'on request', it indicates that confirmation has yet to be finalized.
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Jackie
Asked on July 21st, 2024What accommodations can I expect during the tour?
- ContikiOperator•Written July 2024
The tour includes stays at centrally located hotels, typically on a twin-share basis.
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Lysiane
Asked on June 21st, 2024Is it necessary to have an up-to-date passport for traveling?
- ContikiOperator•Written June 2024
An updated passport is mandatory at least 60 days prior to departure to ensure smooth processing.
- J
John
Asked on June 16th, 2024Is travel insurance required for this tour?
- ContikiOperator•Written June 2024
Yes, travel insurance is compulsory for all Contiki Asia trips, including this tour.
- M
Marisol
Asked on May 13th, 2024How long will it take to process and confirm my booking?
- ContikiOperator•Written May 2024
Please allow 3-4 business days to receive confirmation, as the booking is processed with our local operations team.
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Marien
Asked on April 24th, 2024What should I do if I want to cancel my trip?
- ContikiOperator•Written April 2024
If you cancel, be aware your deposit is non-refundable but can be used towards a new trip until you turn 36.
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Erica
Asked on March 21st, 2024Any updates with regards to the availability?
- ContikiOperator•Written March 2024
Currently, it is available for booking, but please be aware that once booked, it will go on request and may take 3-4 business days to be confirmed.
- E
Edwin
Asked on March 19th, 2024Can travelers outside the age range join the tour if they are with a younger companion?
- ContikiOperator•Written March 2024
Unfortunately, we must adhere to the age range policy and cannot accept bookings outside of 18 to 35.
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Vicki
Asked on February 10th, 2024Does the 8 day Japan in a Week tour stop at Mt.Fuji or do we only see it in passing when we're on the train?
- ContikiOperator•Written February 2024
You may only see it when you're on the train. Mt. Fuji can often be obstructed by smog or clouds and it is more likely to see Mt Fuji during winter (not guaranteed).
Good to Know
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