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Highlights of Japan

13 days
Start and end in Tokyo
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 40
Ages 10+
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Highlights

  • Enjoy a welcome dinner at a local Izakaya
  • Explore Tokyo's top attractions on a city tour
  • Visit the Great Buddha and shrines in Kamakura
  • Learn about ninjas at the Iga Ninja Museum
  • Stroll through the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Start of tour in Tokyo
  2. Day 2 Tokyo
  3. Day 3 Kamakura - Hakone - Shizuoka
  4. Day 4 Nihondaira Tea Farm - Miso Factory - Iga
  5. Day 5 Iga Ninja Museum - Sumo Museum - Osaka
  6. Day 6 Osaka - Himeji - Hiroshima
  7. Day 7 Hiroshima
  8. Day 8 Hiroshima - Kurashiki - Kyoto
  9. Day 9 Kyoto
  10. Day 10 Kyoto - Hikone - Gujo - Takayama
  11. Day 11 Takayama - Shirakawa - Kanazawa
  12. Day 12 Kanazawa - Tokyo
  13. Day 13 End of tour in Tokyo
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
    TourRadar 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

Number of tours

83

Age Range

10 to 80 years old

Response time

8 hours

Response rate

88%

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Customer Reviews

  • SC
    · April 15th, 2025
    Great tour with very varied activities and sights
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    Trip date: March 2025

Dates & Availability

13 days
Highlights of Japan
From Tokyo to Tokyo

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What our customers ask about this tour

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  • L

    Lawrence

    Asked on June 21st, 2025

    what sort of hotels are we staying in also is everything included except for the optional tour can you please tell me what optional tours there are with prices . Also is there any transfers from the airport to hotel and back

    Accommodation
    Flights / Transfers
    Tour Details
    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten June 2025

      This tour includes 12 nights of accommodation in a mix of comfortable 3- and 4-star hotels, selected to offer a great balance of quality and location. Optional excursions: Tokyo+ – JPY 9,000, Wagyu Beef Feast in Osaka – JPY 18,000, An Evening in Kyoto – JPY 20,000, Flavours of Kanazawa – JPY 11,000. Airport transfers are not included, so you'd need to arrange your own transport to and from the starting and ending hotels.

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      Lawrence

      TravelerWritten June 2025

      is it hard to get from the airports to the hotel you use if we did it ourselves

    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten June 2025

      Getting from the airport to hotel is manageable. Japan's public transportation is safe, clean, and efficient. From Narita Airport: Take Narita Express to Tokyo Station, then taxi or train to Kanda Station. From Haneda Airport: Take Keikyu Line to Shinagawa Station, transfer to JR Yamanote Line to Kanda Station. Taxi is another option but more expensive.

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    Lorraine

    Asked on June 13th, 2025

    Is it possible to add some days in Osaka?

    Tour Details
    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten June 2025

      Unfortunately, we do not offer customizations or extensions as our tours are pre-set. We also don't provide post-tour accommodation bookings, but we'd be happy to share helpful links from our trusted partner so you can arrange this independently. Kindly note that the ending point and hotel details will only be available within 90 days prior to departure.

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    Alan

    Asked on May 24th, 2025

    Is it possible to book Seats and fill in / change names at a later date before making the final payment?

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    Tour Details
    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten May 2025

      Yes, you can book this tour under a traveler and can freely ask to change travelers as long as it is more than 60 Days before the tour starts. The 60 Day Mark is when the remaining balance is paid and any changes after that time will result to amendment fees.

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    John

    Asked on May 15th, 2025

    Could you please confirm if there is availability for a single traveler in a private room for Nov 10th.

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    Single supplement
    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten May 2025

      Currently, we have reached capacity for private rooms, but we have contacted our operations team to explore the possibility of securing an additional one for you.

    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten May 2025

      We've received confirmation from our operations team that a private room is available for your upcoming tour.

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    Kevin

    Asked on May 14th, 2025

    I would like to talk with someone about tours of japan in apr 26 for 1 traveller, the options and supplements.

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      Kevin

      TravelerWritten May 2025

      I am looking to travel for the cherry blossom season in 2026, looking at the departure date on the 27th of March - 8th of April and would like to know if you can arrange 2 additional nights post accommodation for her in a single private room. I am also wanting to do an Onsen during the trip, would you be able to offer this experience?

    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten May 2025

      We are unable to assist in reserving pre and post-accommodation. You can use the Booking.com link for your reservations. Should the traveler wish to do an Onsen, they would need to do this in their own time as we do not offer this during the duration of the tour.

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    Sandra

    Asked on May 13th, 2025

    Is this tour available to start on the 15th?

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      Sandra

      TravelerWritten May 2025

      I hope to locate a reasonably priced 10-12-day tour, and I may join it.

    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten May 2025

      While this particular adventure has reached capacity, we have a variety of other exciting experiences available that might suit your travel plans.

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    Robin

    Asked on May 2nd, 2025

    Do you have this tour on any date with Mandarin speaking guide?

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten May 2025

      Expat Explore tours are conducted in English only, and at this time, we unfortunately do not offer translated or multi-language guided tours. This includes commentary from the tour leader, local guides, and any included experiences.

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    Christina

    Asked on May 1st, 2025

    I need to talk to someone as I have some questions please. I couldnt find any contact number on the website.

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten May 2025

      We're excited to assist you with your travel inquiries. While our phone line is available, we also want to highlight the convenience of our self-service options. You can easily get in touch with local experts by using the "Contact Operator" button on our tour detail pages.

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    Eileen

    Asked on April 28th, 2025

    I am planning to book this holiday, but since there are not many reviews, I am a little bit worried. I just want to know why there aren't many reviews and also would like to know the hotels we are going to stay at.

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten April 2025

      Please see attached PDF File for a copy of the Tour Program and the Contracted Hotel List for the tour and departure that you are interested in. Please note that hotels may be subject to change if we encounter any unforeseen operational issues.

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    Allison

    Asked on April 28th, 2025

    What size are your groups?

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten April 2025

      Our Tour Groups have a maximum capacity of 48 Pax per departure.

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Japan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Japan. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Japan. Ideally 1 month before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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