View allIt was jam-packed but also well balanced with free time that allowed us to do some side quests.
Nicholas, traveled in September
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- Partially Guided
- Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
- Guided in English
- Group Size 3 - 22
- Ages 18-39
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Take a walk down the famous Bamboo Forest
- Delve into the buzzing city of Tokyo
- Visit the never-ending gates of the Fushimi-Inari Shrine
- Have a taste of the best food spots in Osaka
- Take in the breathtaking views of Mount Fuji
- Are you looking to explore more of East Asia? Continue your epic journey with us on our South Korea 10 & 13 day tours where we’ll take you in for an unforgettable experience of a balanced blend between traditional and modern South Korean culture.
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Welcome to Japan! Tokyo Time
- Day 2 Explore Tokyo, Harajuku, Yoyogi Park & Akihabara
- Day 3 Explore Tokyo & Shibuya evening
- Day 4 Hakone, Mt Fuji Viewing & Romance Car
- Day 5 To Kyoto! Gion District Walking Tour & Yakitori
- Day 6 Kyoto, Kiyomizu-Dera & Fushimi-Inari
- Day 7 Bamboo Forest, Monkey Mountain
- Day 8 Golden Pavilion, Zen Garden, Osaka Food Walk
- Day 9 Depart
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
Multishare (mixed) dorms – Sakura Hostel Asakusa
HostelDays 1, 2, 3Twin/Triple tatami mats -Gora Gaku Guesthouse (or similar)
Guesthouseday 4Multishare (mixed) dorm – Piece Hostel Kyoto
HostelDays 5, 6, 7Multishare (mixed) Dorm – Grand Hostel LDK Osaka Shinsaibashi
Hotelday 8
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Number of tours
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Age Range
18 to 59 years old
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- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- RMRobyn· September 21st, 2025The tour itself was great, the accommodation in Tokyo was a bit far from the train station and the shared bathroom was always far too hot so it was a bit uncomfortable. It would have been good to spend an extra night in Hakone or Osaka to explore a little more, however, it was definitely a good way to explore more and learn as you went. Jordan was a great tour guide and a great laugh. I would definitely recommend the tour and Jordan :)Show more
One Life Adventures commented on this reviewThank you for sharing your review Robyn! We’re so glad you enjoyed the tour and that Jordan’s guidance and energy made it such a memorable trip. We appreciate your feedback on the accommodations and timing in certain locations, insights like these help... Show moreTrip date: September 2025 - Nicholas· September 18th, 2025This trip was a great way to see Japan for the first time! It was jam-packed but also well balanced with free time that allowed us to do some side quests we really wanted to do while also knocking out some of the best iconic sights in Japan. Our group was a good fun group and Jordan W. was an excellent tour guide! He made sure we made it to all our spots and trains on time and was well organized throughout the entire trip. He also gave us ample suggestions for our free time and helped us get to other places outside the tour as well. Overall, wonderful experience. The accommodations were also very comfortable as well for hostels and our favorite stay was the traditional stay in Hakone.Show moreOne Life Adventures commented on this reviewThank you for your thoughtful review Nicholas! We’re so glad you enjoyed such a well-rounded experience in Japan, balancing the iconic highlights with plenty of free time for your own adventures. It’s wonderful to hear Jordan made the trip smooth, fun,... Show more
Trip date: September 2025 - PPamela· September 18th, 2025I loved to see a lot of Japan in only 9 days! The planning was full, but there was enough free time to wander around alone or have a moment of rest. Our tour guide Jordan was perfect, he knew so much about the country, you could ask him anything. He has a chill vibe around him and does not force anything when it comes to group dynamics. As a result our group got really close and the whole experience was just fun. Thanks for the amazing trip!Show moreOne Life Adventures commented on this reviewThank you for your review Pamela! We’re so glad you enjoyed seeing so much of Japan in just 9 days, with a great balance between activities and free time. It’s wonderful to hear Jordan made the trip so enjoyable with his knowledge and easygoing style,... Show moreTrip date: September 2025
- LSLewis· September 16th, 2025Jordan was a brilliant tour guide and had all of the answers to our questions. The hole trip it self was a great 9 days. Would definitely recommend to other people.Show moreOne Life Adventures commented on this reviewThank you for your recommendation Lewis!Trip date: September 2025
- Joydeep· September 15th, 2025Itenary was balanced, but I felt the tour could have included slightly more things on Osaka for a little more cost :) Guide was wonderful & chill. Couldn't have had a better one. Jordan was patient & detailed in most things & went out of his way to make things fun for us. Really appreciate it :) Overall, I felt it was a great tour. I'll highly recommend it in my circles & definitely love to have another one with OneLife.Show moreOne Life Adventures commented on this reviewThank you for your recommendation Joydeep! Its great to hear that we hit a balance that worked for you. Its great to hear that Jordan went above and beyond to make your adventure more enjoyable. We will look into your points made about Osaka, we are... Show moreTrip date: September 2025
- Anna· September 15th, 2025My tour with Jordan just ended and I must say that I really had the time of my life! Best tour guide we could get. Everything was well organised and planned through we also had enough free time. The only thing I would want to note is that it would have been better to spend less time in Kyoto and more in Osaka in my opinion.Show moreOne Life Adventures commented on this reviewThank you for your review Anna! It's great to hear that had the time of your life in Japan. We are thrilled that Jordan was able to manage a balance of planned activities and free time that suited you. We will take you feedback on board about the time... Show moreTrip date: September 2025
- Emma· June 13th, 2025I just finished the 13-day tour through Japan, and it took us to all of Japan’s highlights: Mount Fuji, Fushimi Inari, the bamboo forest, just to name a few. There was a great balance between group activities and free time! A special shoutout to George, who was always available if we had any questions or needed recommendations. He was also a very calming presence in a very busy country—truly a great representative of One Life Adventures. He was very knowledgeable and always had an answer to people’s questions. He was the perfect tour guide to accompany all of us! I would definitely recommend this tour if you want to see the highlights of Japan and are travelling on a budget!Show moreOne Life Adventures commented on this reviewThank you so much for your review Emma! It's great to hear that you were able to see all the highlights of Japan. We know that George will be thrilled to hear that he had such a positive impact on your time there - we'll make sure to pass on your lovely... Show moreTrip date: May 2025
- CGCarly· June 12th, 2025My experience on the tour was nothing short of excellent. The itinerary covered the most important places to see in Japan, and our tour guide, George, was kind, knowledgeable, and energetic. He was able to make everyone feel comfortable, whether you solo traveled (like me) or went with a friend. I will always remember my fantastic experience on this trip and the wonderful people I met.Show moreOne Life Adventures commented on this reviewThank you so much for your lovely review Carly! We're so glad you had an amazing experience and that the itinerary and group vibe made it memorable. George will be so happy to hear he helped make everyone feel welcome and supported. We hope to see you... Show moreTrip date: June 2025
- CCaroline· June 9th, 2025The tour was excellent. It was well-planned, had amazing highlights in its itinerary, and provided a good balance of planned activities and free time. Our tour guide, George, was excellent too. He was knowledgeable, helpful and attentive, and with his humour and easy-going manner he felt just as much as part of the group as the tour participants. And while the tour organiser can't control what kind of people participate in the tour, I still wanted to highlight how wonderful and funny my group was. I enjoyed their company massively and am grateful to have had such fantastic people around me to explore Japan.Show moreOne Life Adventures commented on this reviewThank you so much for your review Caroline! We're delighted that you enjoyed everything throughout the itinerary and found the free time and activities provided well balanced. It's great to know that George's knowledge and humour made the tour even more... Show moreTrip date: June 2025
- EREmily· June 8th, 2025Great tour with a fantastic tour leader. Jordan was super professional and also lots of fun. He has great suggestions for us during our free time and some delicious food recommendations. The amount of time allocated at each inclusion was perfect. This tour is very “free time” orientated which for us was perfect, however definitely something to be aware of if you prefer to have your hand held the whole trip. But even during free time our guide had some great recommendations for this time. The hostels we stayed at were very nice especially in Osaka. The overall vibe of the group was fun which was largely thanks to Jordan who brought us all together.Show moreOne Life Adventures commented on this reviewThanks so much for the great review Emily! We’re so glad you enjoyed the balance of structure and free time it’s wonderful that you were able to go off and explore Japan armed with Jordans recommendations. Having a wonderful group dynamic makes a big... Show moreTrip date: May 2025
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Ray
Asked on July 17th, 2025I was wondering what times (local) that we would need to arrive at the hotel for the start of the tour, and what time (local) the tour would end on the 9th day, so that I can look at flights to schedule.
One Life AdventuresOperator•Written July 2025The tour itself will begin at 5:30pm where you will meet up with the rest of your group ready for your traditional welcome dinner! The meet up point will be at the first accommodation, we shall provide detailed instructions in our welcome pack on how to get from the airport to this hostel. The tour itself will come to an end after breakfast on Day 9 in Osaka, we do offer a return train back from Osaka to Tokyo that can be added to your order for $275AUD.
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Brooke
Asked on May 4th, 2025Tokyo has multiple airports. what airport should I drop down to in Tokyo? And how to move to the meet-up point?
- One Life AdventuresOperator•Written May 2025
You can fly into both Narita International Airport (NRT) and Haneda International Airport (HND) which are both based in Tokyo. 30 days prior to your tour commencing you will receive a welcome pack with detailed instructions on how to get from both airports to our first accommodation/meeting point using Japans public transport system. The journey from both airports will take around 1 hour, and tickets can be purchased from English speaking kiosks.
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Roger
Asked on April 10th, 2025Does this mean a room full of bunk beds? I have a CPAP machine - would I be able to get a bed near an outlet? Would my American CPAP machine plug into a Japanese outlet without issue?
- One Life AdventuresOperator•Written April 2025
We will be using multi share dormitory rooms throughout the whole of the tour, and you will only be sharing with fellow members of your One Life Adventure. So after reaching out to our ground team over in Japan, I have been informed that we cannot guarantee that there will be outlets for power by each of your bed. We do have an award winning Japan Classic tour, this tour uses upgraded accommodation and can accommodate for your CPAP machine. Please do note that you will need a letter from your doctor to get the CPAP machine through customs.
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Deborah
Asked on April 10th, 2025I'm currently 15 years old (turning 16 at the time of the tour), and I'll be traveling with my 19-year-old sister. I'm interested in the 9-day tour, which is listed as being suitable for ages 18–29, and I had a couple of questions. Firstly, could you please clarify why the age range is set that way? Is it primarily due to social activities such as drinking, or are there other reasons behind it? Secondly, is this an age restriction, or more of a general guideline?
- One Life AdventuresOperator•Written April 2025
We do have age limits to ensure the best experience for all our participants. Guests must be 18 years or older to join. While we believe that all adventurers are young at heart, our tours are tailored for those aged 18-39, which is why we have an upper age limit of 45 years.
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Alyssa
Asked on April 7th, 2025Will they match price for 1085$ for the tour in June 15th?
- One Life AdventuresOperator•Written April 2025
We would be more than happy for you to join our tour commencing on the 1st June for the price of $1075USD, would you like to secure a spot?
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Alyssa
Traveler•Written April 2025Unfortunately I won't be able to make it so early in Japan! That's why I was looking for more the middle of the month.
- One Life AdventuresOperator•Written April 2025
So our tours commencing throughout June have actually been incredibly popular at full price, and we are seeing them fill as we speak! These tours may in fact sell out between now and closeout date, would you like to get a spot on our 15th June departure date secured?
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Alyssa
Traveler•Written April 2025Ok, so basically that's the reason why you won't be able to match the price with the previous one?
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Kristin
Asked on April 6th, 2025Looking for a self guided tour. Need hotels and transportation service for trip to Japan. Interested in Tokyo, Mt Fuji, Osaka, Kyoto. Prefer 3 to 4 star hotels, budget friendly. Want hotel names and total cost.
- One Life AdventuresOperator•Written April 2025
We currently only offer group tours with fixed itineraries. Each tour has experienced guides. We have Japan Essentials 9 day tour available on 13th July, 2025 and 27th July, 2025.
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Debbie
Asked on March 29th, 2025i wish to attend the Japan Expo 2025 in Osaka for 7 days. What does your tour package include. How can you assist me to enjoy this Japan experience
- One Life AdventuresOperator•Written March 2025
Great choice with our Japan Essentials adventure, we have tailored this tour in a way that gives you the perfect balance of free time along with included activities for you to enjoy. This tour will in fact come to an end in Osaka where you could continue onto the Japan Expo! You will get to explore a handful of locations prior to reaching Osaka such as Tokyo, Hakone and Kyoto, taking part in 13 activities. All accommodations and transport used on tour will be included in the given price.
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Greg
Asked on March 28th, 2025Is it possible to boo this tour with 2 children 14 and 17?
- One Life AdventuresOperator•Written March 2025
We do have age limits to ensure the best experience for all our participants. Guests must be 18 years or older to join. While we believe that all adventurers are young at heart, our tours are tailored for those aged 18-39, which is why we have an upper age limit of 45 years.
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Stephen
Asked on March 27th, 2025Could you let us know if you offer something similar to these itineraries or could customize based on our preferences? If our desired stop in Fukuoka for a wedding on Nov 10 can be worked into the itinerary? What's included, your pricing, group size info, and if payment plans are possible?
- One Life AdventuresOperator•Written March 2025
We offer group tours, with a maximum group size of 22 guests and minimum of 5. Payment plans are possible, with small deposits needed and full payment required no later than 60 days prior to the tour starting. Included in our Japan 9-day Essentials tour will be all accommodation, transport (excluding airport transfers), 13 activities and 8 meals.
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Stephen
Traveler•Written March 2025We are thinking of arriving October 30 or 31 in Tokyo and doing Disney and DisneySea before the tour starts on the 2nd and doing Universal while in Osaka if there is time.
- One Life AdventuresOperator•Written March 2025
We have an age requirement of 18-45 to join us on board one of our tours, meaning that you would need to request a custom private tour.
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Hayley
Asked on March 24th, 2025I'm interested in joining your tour this July! I was wondering if it would be possible that I join the tour from day 2 onward, as I'll be attending an event on Sunday July 27th.
- One Life AdventuresOperator•Written March 2025
Joining us on Day 2 of this tour would be no problem at all! We will in fact still be in Tokyo, and staying at the same accommodation that we use for Day 1 of the tour. You can simply follow the detailed instructions that you will receive in your welcome pack on how to get from the airport to the first accommodation after notifying our tour guide.
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