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Japan Plus 11-Day Culture Tour: Golden Route & Beyond

11 days
Start and end in Tokyo
4.5
11 traveler reviews
Japan  Plus 11-Day Culture Tour:  Golden Route & Beyond - The Dragon Trip
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 14
Age range 18 to 75
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Highlights

  • TeamLabs
  • Meditation Class at a Temple
  • Ryokan Stay & Onsen
  • Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
  • Miyajima Island day trip

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Welcome to Tokyo
  2. Day 2 Tokyo – A Feast for the Senses
  3. Day 3 Sumo Experience & Harjuku - Tokyo's pop culture centre
  4. Day 4 Pirate ship cruise, Mt Fuji & Tradiional Onsen
  5. Day 5 Kyoto - Kiyomizue Temple, Gion & Geisha Performance
  6. Day 6 Kyoto - Kiyomizue Temple, Gion & Geisha Performance
  7. Day 7 Daisen-in Zen Temple, Golden Pavilion & The Imperial Palace
  8. Day 8 Rikshaw Ride through the Bamboo Forest and head to Hiroshima
  9. Day 9 Miyajima Island & Mount Misen
  10. Day 10 Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum & Osaka River Cruise
  11. Day 11 Journey's End
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  • Insurance
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Age Range

7 to 75 years old

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Customer Reviews

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    Excellent
    4.5
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.3
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.6
  • Transport
    Good
    3.9
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.1
  • Food
    Good
    3.8
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  • S
    · April 28th, 2025
    The 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!
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    The Dragon Trip commented on this review
    Thanks so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled you had a fantastic trip, and thank you for the tips!
    Trip date: April 2025
  • CO
    · March 28th, 2025
    Perfect introduction to Japan and lots for everyone to enjoy
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    The Dragon Trip commented on this review
    So glad you had a great first taste of Japan! ????✨ Hope it’s the start of many more adventures! ????
    Trip date: March 2025
  • BO
    · March 27th, 2025
    Our tour had a lt of different sites to see and i enjoyed the sushi making class. It was a great mix of cultural stops
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    The Dragon Trip commented on this review
    Sounds like the perfect blend of culture and fun! We hope we can show a different country to you soon!
    Trip date: March 2025
  • Japan  Plus 11-Day Culture Tour:  Golden Route & Beyond reviewer 4
    · March 27th, 2025
    Great activities like sumo and maiko show
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    The Dragon Trip commented on this review
    Glad you got to experience such iconic traditions! Reach out when you're ready to plan your next adventure!
    Trip date: March 2025
  • C
    · March 27th, 2025
    Really fun whilst still being educational, there’s something for everyone on this tour ! Historical sights, hands on experiences, shopping, etc.
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    The Dragon Trip commented on this review
    Love that you got the perfect mix of fun and learning!
    Trip date: March 2025
  • LW
    · March 26th, 2025
    An excellent way to see Japan and learn about the history, customs and culture.
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    The Dragon Trip commented on this review
    So glad you enjoyed the mix of history, culture, and adventure! We hope we can welcome you on another adventure soon!
    Trip date: March 2025
  • Japan  Plus 11-Day Culture Tour:  Golden Route & Beyond reviewer 7
    · March 26th, 2025
    The sumo and maiko show were wonderful I had...
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    The Dragon Trip commented on this review
    That sounds like an incredible experience! We hope we can welcome you on another adventure soon.
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    Trip date: March 2025
  • KS
    · January 8th, 2025
    Misleading information. Were treated to a budget experience at a premium package rate. Run ragged through Tokyo on all public transport. Not ideal for 65 year old knees. We saw the itinerary at a breakneck speed. No time to peruse markets or shops, they were not an interest to the guide any way. Our stay at Hakone was delightful. Missed just about every extra in the itinerary. 4 passengers, 3 paid premium, 1 paid budget - we all had budget experience. Our experience of Japan was most disappointing.
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    The Dragon Trip commented on this review
    Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We genuinely value your input and are sorry to hear that your trip did not meet your expectations. Regarding your comment about the pricing, we’d like to clarify that the passenger who paid less was able to... Show more
    Trip date: October 2024
  • Japan  Plus 11-Day Culture Tour:  Golden Route & Beyond reviewer 9
    · November 15th, 2024
    they promise a lot of perks they d'ont deliver
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    The Dragon Trip commented on this review
    Thank you for sharing your feedback. We sincerely apologize for not meeting your expectations and for any disappointment you experienced. Your experience is very important to us, and we strive to provide the best service possible. We would appreciate... Show more
    Trip date: October 2024
  • A
    · October 16th, 2024
    I would definitely recommend to people travelling as it was a great experience and made the whole process easy.
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    The Dragon Trip commented on this review
    So glad to hear you had such a great experience! It’s awesome that the tour made the whole process easy and enjoyable. Thanks for the recommendation!
    Trip date: September 2024

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Japan Plus 11-Day Culture Tour: Golden Route & Beyond
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    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Japan. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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