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- Platinum Operator
- Intrepid Travel
- 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
- Low Intensity
- Travelers can expect some light physical activities
- Guided in English
- Group Size 12 - 16
- Ages 18-35
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Explore Tokyo's vibrant Shibuya and Harajuku
- Travel by bullet train to historic Kanazawa
- Discover Kyoto's temples and Geisha culture
- Visit Hiroshima's Peace Park and A-Bomb Dome
- Experience Osaka's food scene and neon lights
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Tokyo
- Day 2 Tokyo
- Day 3 Kanazawa
- Day 4 Kanazawa
- Day 5 Kyoto
- Day 6 Kyoto
- Day 7 Hiroshima
- Day 8 Hiroshima
- Day 9 Osaka
- Day 10 Osaka
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
Operated by
Intrepid Travel
Number of tours
1,056
Age Range
5 to 99 years old
Response time
5 hours
Response rate
96%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- TKTarun· August 30th, 2025Loved our guide Benjamin, itinery was great as per price, had heaps of fun and created hundreds of memories, would love to go again to JapanShow more
Intrepid Travel commented on this reviewWe are so happy to read of your adventure with us, Tarun! Japan is certainly an easy place to want to return to, and we are thrilled to know you are taking away some amazing memories. Benjamin is an asset to us and our travellers to be sure, and we... Show moreTrip date: August 2025 - CKChristian· June 11th, 2024Depends on the group size and the guide if the tour is great or just ok. Nice trip, good accommodation but less motivated / trained guide.Show moreIntrepid Travel commented on this reviewHey Christian, thank you for your review. We are sorry to hear that your guide lacked motivation. Your feedback has been shared with the operations manager in Japan to ensure that he is given further support to develop his skills.Trip date: May 2024
- DSDaniel· November 27th, 2023Fantastic trip of a lifetime! Amazing from start to finish. Itinerary was great and had a good balance with free time to explore what Japan had to offer. Shout out to our guide Takumi who was fantastic to be around and made this trip very special!Show moreIntrepid Travel commented on this reviewThank you so much Daniel for leaving such a positive review! We are so pleased that you found the itinerary and your tour leader to be fantastic and that they both made your time in Japan so special.Trip date: November 2023
Jeremy· October 15th, 2023Yutaka was a great guide, helped get everything situated and really made this trip special. Thanks, Yutaka!Show moreIntrepid Travel commented on this reviewHi Jeremy, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts with us! We're so glad you had an awesome time with us!Trip date: October 2023- LGLeila· March 27th, 2023the tour guide was excellent he showed us a lot of temples and places you would not normally see while travelling on your ownShow moreIntrepid Travel commented on this reviewHi Leila, thank you for leaving a review. We're delighted to hear that your local leader showed you all of the hidden gems of Japan. Sounds like an incredible experience, we hope to welcome you on another Intrepid adventure soon. All of our local... Show moreTrip date: March 2023
- SNSze Yi· December 3rd, 2022Excellent tour leader and very well-organized trip. Would recommend to others.Show moreTrip date: November 2022
- Ryan· April 1st, 2020Everything was very well organized and informativeShow moreIntrepid Travel commented on this reviewThank you Ryan!Trip date: February 2020
- Marvin· December 1st, 2019Great and flexible enough to head out on your ownShow moreTrip date: November 2019
- EZElmer· October 27th, 2019One of a kind one of a kindShow moreTrip date: October 2019
- AKatie W· September 18th, 2019Trip was definitely made better when you have a good tour leader. Tomomi was great, so helpful and made the experience easy and fun.Show moreTrip date: March 2019
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- -10%From Sunday14 Dec, 2025To Tuesday23 Dec, 2025EnglishAlmost Sold OutCheck the availability with the operatorDeparture on requestFrom:$2,950NZ $2,655 per person
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Grace
Asked on October 22nd, 2025Could you provide me a letter of invitation, or a point of contact and accommodation plans, as this is the requirement for the visa application?
Intrepid TravelOperator•Written October 2025Once you make a confirmed booking with us, we'll be able to issue a detailed hotel list and itinerary, which you can use as part of your visa application. This document includes the names and addresses of the accommodations you'll be staying at during the tour.
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Grace
Traveler•Written October 2025Could you please send me the accommodation list so I can go ahead and proceed to apply for the visa?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written October 2025
Please see the hotel list below and kindly note that the hotels are subject to change. Tokyo - Imano Tokyo Hostel, Kanazawa – Torifito Hotel & Pod Hostel, Kyoto - Piece Hostel Sanjo, Hiroshima - Ikawa Ryokan, Osaka - Imano Osaka Shinsaibashi Hostel
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Jan
Asked on October 13th, 2025What are the differences between the two Essential Japan (from Tokyo to Osaka) tours?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written October 2025
We operate only one Essential Japan trip, which is the fully guided trip. If you've seen another trip with a similar name, it's likely being offered by a different operator.
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Jan
Traveler•Written October 2025Are these two Intrepid trips the same?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written October 2025
Yes, both trips are the same. The only difference is that one is partially guided, while the other is fully guided.
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Steven
Asked on September 28th, 2025Is this tour available in March 2026?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written September 2025
Yes, this tour is available in March 2026 on the following departure dates: 8 March, 12 March, 19 March, 22 March, 24 March.
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Adam
Asked on September 25th, 2025Is the age limit strict?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written September 2025
This particular itinerary is specially designed for travelers aged 18–35, so the age limit is strict.
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Ken
Asked on September 11th, 2025Would I be able to join this group?
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Ken
Traveler•Written September 2025Could an active young thinking senior fit in this group?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written September 2025
This particular itinerary is designed for travelers aged 18-35. Given the nature of the activities and group dynamic, we kindly suggest considering an open-age group tour for a more suitable experience.
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Frank
Asked on August 27th, 2025Is there anyway I can still book this tour? Please also advise if Mt Fuji is included in this your.
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written August 2025
Unfortunately, all travelers booking onto our Essential Japan trip much be within the age range of 18 - 35. This trip also does not include Mount Fuji. We recommend checking out our Japan Highlights itinerary. It is open to all ages and includes an unbeatable view of Mt Fuji on Day 3 in Mishima.
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Neil
Asked on August 17th, 2025Could we join this tour?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written August 2025
This particular tour is exclusively designed for travelers aged between 18–35 years. Unfortunately, we won't be able to accept you and your girlfriend on this departure. If you'd like, we'd be happy to recommend alternative Japan tours that are open to all age groups and may be a better fit for you both.
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