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- Silver Operator
- Tourist Journey
- In-depth Cultural
- Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Partially Guided
- Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
- Guided in English
- Group Size 1 - 50
- All Ages Welcome
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- See Tokyo, Mount Fuji, Kyoto, and Nara’s top highlights affordably
- Visit Senso-ji Temple, Harajuku, and Imperial Palace Gardens in Tokyo
- Experience Mount Fuji’s beauty and meet Nara’s friendly sacred deer
- Explore Kyoto’s bamboo forest, Hiroshima history, and Shirakawa-go
- Enjoy budget-friendly hotel stays and expert local guides throughout
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Arrival in Tokyo
- Day 2 Tokyo
- Day 3 Free Day in Tokyo
- Day 4 Tsukiji Fish Market
- Day 5 Mount Fuji & Lake Kawaguchi
- Day 6 Morning Bullet Train to Kanazawa
- Day 7 Shirakawa-go
- Day 8 Transfer to Kyoto & Afternoon Tour
- Day 9 Nara & Transfer to Osaka
- Day 10 Hiroshima & Miyajima
- Day 11 Osaka
- Day 12 Departure
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- 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
- Meals
- Optional
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Sakura Sky Hotel
HotelDays 1, 2, 3, 4, 5Hotel The Celestine Tokyo Shiba
HotelDays 1, 2, 3, 4, 5Pullman Tokyo Tamachi
HotelDays 1, 2, 3, 4, 5Hyatt Centric Kanazawa
HotelDays 6, 7HOTEL AMANEK Kanazawa
HotelDays 6, 7KOKO HOTEL Premier Kanazawa Korinbo
HotelDays 6, 7Hotel Wing International Kyoto - Shijo Karasuma
Hotelday 8Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kyoto Ekimae PREMIER
Hotelday 8Kyoto Brighton Hotel
Hotelday 8Hotel Code Shinsaibashi
HotelDays 9, 10, 11Hiyori Hotel Osaka Namba Station
HotelDays 9, 10, 11Centara Grand Hotel Osaka
HotelDays 9, 10, 11
Adventure Type
- Group AdventuresJoin a group and forge lifelong friendships.What to expect
- Group of 50 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. 1 travelers
- Choose your preferred dates and duration
- Upgrade your accommodation
- Customize the itineraries
Operated by
Tourist Journey
Number of tours
56
Age Range
1 to 99 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
100%
We are travel enthusiasts, redefining the way journeys are experienced. Our...
Read moreCustomer Reviews
- Overall RatingRather poor
- ItineraryRather poor
- GuideRather poor
- TransportRather poor
- AccommodationGood
- FoodRather poor
- Rrobert· January 28th, 2025Not guided, guide no show on day 7. Poor organization as far as where to meet guides and distance from hotels. Overpriced and undervalued. Brochure description and delivery 2 different things. Too much free timer lost time trying to find places where to meet guides. Will never book again as money flows through 4 companies each getting a piece which leaves little value for actual tour.Show more
Tourist Journey commented on this reviewHi Robert! Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback on the 12-Day Best of Japan – The Golden Route tour. We’re sorry to hear that the experience didn’t meet your expectations. Our goal is to offer a balance of guided exploration and... Show moreTrip date: January 2025 - MSMark· November 7th, 2024Quite a number of organisation issues including failure to be booked on one day trip and one half day trip. Communications delayed due to location of Tour Company out of the time zone. Had to spend an hour each day just trying to understand the itinerary updates. The last day included 8 hours of driving to do a rushed few hours at the destination. Hotels located quite a long way from the daily meet up pointsShow moreTourist Journey commented on this reviewThank you for sharing your experience with us, Mark. Our customer support team is available 7 days a week and we strive to resolve any issues as quickly as possible, especially during busy seasons like autumn. We understand the importance of clear... Show moreTrip date: October 2024
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- Instant ConfirmationFrom Friday8 Aug, 2025To Tuesday19 Aug, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $5,159 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Saturday9 Aug, 2025To Wednesday20 Aug, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $5,159 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Sunday10 Aug, 2025To Thursday21 Aug, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $5,159 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Monday11 Aug, 2025To Friday22 Aug, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $5,159 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Tuesday12 Aug, 2025To Saturday23 Aug, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $5,159 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Wednesday13 Aug, 2025To Sunday24 Aug, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $5,159 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Thursday14 Aug, 2025To Monday25 Aug, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $5,159 per personMultiple Room Types
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Dean
Asked on April 3rd, 2025Will someone meet us at Narita Airport to help get transfer from there to our hotel as I paid for transfer but have received nothing buit statement sayingh about Skyliner ans Subway. I have nothing in hand as far as tickets or info as to how,where to catch the rtides.
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Dean
Traveler•Written April 2025I am booked on a Tourist Journey and will leave Thailand in 2 1/2 days but still nothing about meeting at airport, Paid for transfer from airport to hotel, Not sure where meeting point is on Sat April13 in Tokyo.
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Dean
Traveler•Written April 2025Your help has been worthless so far as they refuse to get info here and I leave for airport in 3 hours. who and how do i contact this outfit once I land in Tokyo
Tourist JourneyOperator•Written April 2025I can see in your booking that you have a shared transfer from Narita to your hotel, so you'll be responsible for taking the Skyliner and subway on your own. Our customer service team will be sending you the voucher soon, along with all the meeting points and times for your tours.
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Melanie
Asked on December 20th, 2024Do the hotels provide breakfast?
- Tourist JourneyOperator•Written December 2024
The hotels do provide continental breakfast.
- Tourist JourneyOperator•Written December 2024
Please note that we can gladly add breakfast to the package for all of the hotels. Keep in mind that due to the number of participants you have, it must be a private package. To send you a proposal please let me know how would the rooms be? 7 double rooms?
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Jay
Asked on October 13th, 2024Can two 17-year-olds travel alone with your tour group? Without parents or an adult? (but, we can supply signed parental consent forms?)
- Tourist JourneyOperator•Written October 2024
Yes, of course two 17-year-olds can travel with our tour group - they need their parents permit to travel to Japan, but not to join the tour.
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Jay
Traveler•Written October 2024For the time spent in Hiroshima, will there be time to go inside the Hiroshima Museum? Are tickets included?
- Tourist JourneyOperator•Written October 2024
The inclusions and exclusions are: a) Includes: Hand-picked expert tour guide, Miyajima visitor tax, Transportation by Shinkansen b) Excludes: Meals & drinks, Personal travel insurance, Gratuities
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Sandy
Asked on September 26th, 2024I would like to ask if this tour includes a guide in each city, or if everything is self-guided.
- Tourist JourneyOperator•Written September 2024
Yes, the tour will be accompanied by an expert guide throughout all the cities included in the itinerary. This way, you'll have valuable insights and assistance during your journey.
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Allison
Asked on September 5th, 2024Meals are not included but is it possible to purchase breakfast at the hotels? Also, is insurance included? If not, what type needs to be purchased for this trip?
- Tourist JourneyOperator•Written September 2024
Yes, it's possible to add breakfast to the hotel. Insurance is unfortunately not included. There is no special insurance required. Travel insurance is recommended.
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Joanna
Asked on August 28th, 2024Do you have 2 person private tour?
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Joanna
Traveler•Written September 2024Private tour will be the same price?
- Tourist JourneyOperator•Written September 2024
Private tour will generally have a different price compared to a group tour. Private tours usually come at a higher cost due to the exclusive nature and personalized service provided. If you'd like more specific details or a quote for a private tour, please let me know, and I'll be happy to provide that information.
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Natasha
Asked on August 5th, 2024for day 8 are we travelling by train but we also have the option to fly?
- Tourist JourneyOperator•Written August 2024
Could you explain a bit further your inquiry? You mean if we can include flights?
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Helen
Asked on July 25th, 2024Need twin beds for two single guys
- Tourist JourneyOperator•Written July 2024
We will select twin beds, no problem. Do you want to add the transfer from Osaka to KIX? Please let us know if private or shared.
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Helen
Traveler•Written July 2024Want to add transfer to KIX from Osaka if reasonably priced
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