View allThe sumo and maiko show were wonderful. I had so much fun cheering on the sumo in their match.
Alexander, traveled in March
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- Gold Operator
- The Dragon Trip
- 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 4 - 14
- Age range 18 to 75
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- TeamLabs
- Meditation Class at a Temple
- Ryokan Stay & Onsen
- Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
- Miyajima Island day trip
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Welcome to Tokyo
- Day 2 Tokyo – A Feast for the Senses
- Day 3 Sumo Experience & Harjuku - Tokyo's pop culture centre
- Day 4 Pirate ship cruise, Mt Fuji & Tradiional Onsen
- Day 5 Kyoto - Kiyomizue Temple, Gion & Geisha Performance
- Day 6 Kyoto - Kiyomizue Temple, Gion & Geisha Performance
- Day 7 Daisen-in Zen Temple, Golden Pavilion & The Imperial Palace
- Day 8 Rikshaw Ride through the Bamboo Forest and head to Hiroshima
- Day 9 Miyajima Island & Mount Misen
- Day 10 Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum & Osaka River Cruise
- Day 11 Journey's End
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
Adventure Type
- Group AdventuresJoin a group and forge lifelong friendships.What to expect
- Group of 14 travelers max.
- Fast booking confirmation
- Carefully planned itineraries
- Travel with like-minded people
- Personalized AdventuresCustomize an existing itinerary or create your own.What to expect
- Travel with your own group of min. 4 travelers
- Choose your preferred dates and duration
- Upgrade your accommodation
- Customize the itineraries
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Number of tours
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Age Range
7 to 75 years old
Response time
12 hours
Response rate
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- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportGood
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodGood
- CDCatherine· June 9th, 2025Automatic translation available in English. View in EnglishToo fast-paced Too much transport. Format too concentratedShow more
The Dragon Trip commented on this reviewHey, thank you for sharing your thoughts about your recent trip with us. As Japan is full of highlights, it was a challenge for us to visit as many as possible in the 11 days. We hoped to have found the perfect balance between sightseeing, adventure,... Show moreTrip date: May 2025 - PPPamela· May 15th, 2025This was a trip of a lifetime! The itinerary was great and our Adventure Leader was the BEST! This trip gave a great overview of Japan and the awesome culture Japan embodies.Show moreTrip date: May 2025
- APAndrew· May 15th, 2025Very educational, beautiful and great cultural experience.Show moreThe Dragon Trip commented on this reviewThank you for your review! We hope to welcome you on another adventure soon!Trip date: May 2025
- SShirley· April 28th, 2025The itinerary, guide, accommodation...everything was fantastic! i should have read some of the fine print so i would have known we were going to be walking 15,000 to 25,000 steps per day, and always taking public transportation. It was also my neglect of fine print that caused me to miss out on extra activities that needed to be booked ahead of time. Have 2 pairs of very good, broken in shoes, and prepare for all seasons. I have a new appreciation for the country and the people!Show moreThe Dragon Trip commented on this reviewThanks so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled you had a fantastic trip, and thank you for the tips!Trip date: April 2025
- COChloe· March 28th, 2025Perfect introduction to Japan and lots for everyone to enjoyShow moreThe Dragon Trip commented on this reviewSo glad you had a great first taste of Japan! ????✨ Hope it’s the start of many more adventures! ????Trip date: March 2025
- BOBeth· March 27th, 2025Our tour had a lt of different sites to see and i enjoyed the sushi making class. It was a great mix of cultural stopsShow moreThe Dragon Trip commented on this reviewSounds like the perfect blend of culture and fun! We hope we can show a different country to you soon!Trip date: March 2025
- Alexander· March 27th, 2025Great activities like sumo and maiko showShow moreThe Dragon Trip commented on this reviewGlad you got to experience such iconic traditions! Reach out when you're ready to plan your next adventure!Trip date: March 2025
- CCami· March 27th, 2025Really fun whilst still being educational, there’s something for everyone on this tour ! Historical sights, hands on experiences, shopping, etc.Show moreThe Dragon Trip commented on this reviewLove that you got the perfect mix of fun and learning!Trip date: March 2025
- LWLyn· March 26th, 2025An excellent way to see Japan and learn about the history, customs and culture.Show moreThe Dragon Trip commented on this reviewSo glad you enjoyed the mix of history, culture, and adventure! We hope we can welcome you on another adventure soon!Trip date: March 2025
- Alexander· March 26th, 2025The sumo and maiko show were wonderful I had...Show moreThe Dragon Trip commented on this reviewThat sounds like an incredible experience! We hope we can welcome you on another adventure soon.Trip date: March 2025
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Sonia
Asked on May 13th, 2025I have two weeks to tour Japan's main sites. I hope to locate a reasonably priced 10-12-day tour, and I may join it.
The Dragon TripOperator•Written May 2025I'll check if we have anything available, however, I think it's very unlikely at this stage. Additionally, our tours typically start in Tokyo and finish in Osaka.
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Leslie
Asked on April 18th, 2025is it possible to catch the bullet train on this tour?
- The Dragon TripOperator•Written April 2025
Yes! You will ride the high speed bullet train (Shinkansen) on Day 8. It departs Hiroshima to bring you into Kyoto. It's one of the highlights of the trip.
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Leslie
Traveler•Written April 2025how many people are on this trip?
- The Dragon TripOperator•Written April 2025
There's currently no one booked onto the trip departing on the 7th September 2026. There's 8 people booked onto the trip departing on the 15th September 2025.
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Leslie
Traveler•Written April 2025how much would it be?
- The Dragon TripOperator•Written April 2025
Private departures are typically at least 35% more expensive than joining an existing group tour. The minimum price per person would be 6750 USD. However, we would need to submit a request with our Japan team and the price can be higher.
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Leslie
Traveler•Written May 2025Septt 7th would be better for us but we would be willing to join a very small tour with others. we would also need pre nights
- The Dragon TripOperator•Written May 2025
The only available departure date for a group trip in September 2025 is the 15th. The maximum group size for this trip is 17 people. We currently have 8 guests booked onto this date already. How many additional pre-nights would you need?
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Olivia
Asked on March 1st, 2025Is this canadian travel agency, air fare included escorted tour?
- The Dragon TripOperator•Written March 2025
We do not include international flights to and from our adventure tours.
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Jacqueline
Asked on February 8th, 2025I was looking at your Japan Plus 11-day Culture Tour: Golden Route in November. And it is not clear how we travel from location to location each day. Can you please provide more information on this?
- The Dragon TripOperator•Written February 2025
For this tour, all local transport is included. Transportation primarily consists of public metros, buses, and trains, including the famous Shinkansen. There are no private buses, so be prepared for lots of walking as well! You'll also receive an IC card preloaded with enough credit to cover transportation for all included activities. This card will be collected back on the last day of your trip. For optional activities or independent exploration, you'll need to top up the card yourself as needed.
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Carrie
Asked on January 21st, 2025Our soccer team would like to travel from northern Germany to the Veterans World Cup in Tokyo in September/October with about 50 people. can you help us plan our trip?
- The Dragon TripOperator•Written January 2025
Were you interested in following a similar itinerary to the Japan 11-day Plus Culture Tour you selected? Or would this be a case of us working out a bespoke itinerary around the World Cup?
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Carrie
Traveler•Written January 2025We are currently planning our trip to Japan. We will definitely be going on the trip in September/October. As we are planning with around 40 people, we still need time.
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Caroline
Asked on January 17th, 2025I'm a very active and fit 67 year old. This year and last I trekked in Nepal. Is the top age limit stated strict at 59?
- The Dragon TripOperator•Written January 2025
Unfortunately, as we use youth hostels which have strict age policies, the maximum age limit for the tour is 59. We do have a great alternative - our Japan Plus tour which will use hotels instead.
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Joseph
Asked on December 5th, 2024does this tour include a trip on the bullet train
- The Dragon TripOperator•Written December 2024
Yes, you do use the Bullet Train on this tour, for instance, you would travel by Bullet Train between big destinations such as Hakone (Odawara Station) and Kyoto. We can also assist with arranging your Bullet Train tickets from Osaka back to Tokyo on the last day!
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Rose
Asked on October 22nd, 2024I'm traveling with my grandson who will be 17. Your trip states 18 minimum. Is that ok or not.
- The Dragon TripOperator•Written October 2024
We do have some flexibility with the age range and can accept a 17-year-old on this tour. There are some 18+ activities they may not participate in, but our adventure leader can provide recommendations for alternatives.
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Heidi
Asked on September 30th, 2024I've taken multiple adventure tips with intrepid travel and am in great shape. I'm 81 and my grandson who I'm taking to Japan is 16. I know the trip age range is from 18 to 80 but want to know if we could still go on this trip. Also, what is the average age on this trip and general nationality make up of your groups(Australia, Britain, USA, Asia, etc.) It sounds like a great trip.
- The Dragon TripOperator•Written October 2024
Unfortunately, the minimum age for this tour is 18 so we would not be able to help this time.
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Craig
Asked on September 28th, 2024Is the October 14, 2024 tour still available for two people?
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Craig
Traveler•Written September 2024We're unable to go on your scheduled November departure because of another commitment. Is this tour offered privately for two people? If so, what is the cost? We love the itinerary that you have created for this trip. Since we can't do the October and November trips, I would like to know if you have any alternative suggestions.
- The Dragon TripOperator•Written October 2024
The minimum group size for a private departure is unfortunately 4 people. We do have more departure at the start of next year during the cherry blossom season.
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