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Japan Bucketlist: High-speed rails & Zen Temples

12 days
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From Tokyo to Osaka
4.8
220 traveler reviews
  • Bustling city intersection filled with people and bright lights.
  • Traditional Japanese gate with ornate details surrounded by forest.
  • Japanese macaque soaking in hot springs with steam.
  • People visiting a temple with a deer and a torii gate.
  • Traditional Japanese castle with blue skies and foliage.
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Private Tour
Travel exclusively with your friends and family
Self-guided
Independent exploration, backed by expert advice and support
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
All Ages Welcome

Places You’ll See

  • Tokyo
    Tokyo
  • Nagano
    Nagano
  • Kanazawa
    Kanazawa
  • Osaka
    Osaka
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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Welcome to Tokyo: colorful, flashy & incredibly big!
  2. Day 2 From flash to feel: between neon light & Shinto shrine
  3. Day 3 Omotenashi: hospitality from cosplay cafés to konbinis
  4. Day 4 Next stop: Alpine views & city vibes
  5. Day 5 Nagano: Where monkeys bathe in hot springs
  6. Day 6 Toyama vibes: glass magic & castle coolness
  7. Day 7 Kanazawa Calling: Samurai Vibes & Garden Dreams
  8. Day 8 Zen & history: Eiheiji temple & castle town of Fukui
  9. Day 9 Osaka: Between Takoyaki & Maid Cafés
  10. Day 10 Your Choice: Traditional Osaka or green Nara Park!
  11. Day 11 Slow living: vintage vibes & matcha moments
  12. Day 12 Sayonara: Take to the skies!
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  • Accommodation
  • 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

  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

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  • Hotel Cen

    Hotel
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  • DDD Hotel

    Hotel
    Days 1, 2, 3

  • Hotel Omodaka

    Hotel
    Days 4, 5

  • Comfort Hotel Toyama Ekimae

    Hotel
    day 6

  • the square hotel KANAZAWA

    Hotel
    Days 7, 8

  • Joytel Hotel Shinsekai Sakaisujidori

    Hotel
    Days 9, 10, 11

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(220 reviews)
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Number of tours

65

Age Range

1 to 99 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

84%

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Customer Reviews

  • Matilda
    · September 10th, 2025
    We’d always wanted to visit Japan and this trip really made our dream come true. Meeting the locals and experiencing their culture was definitely one of the highlights. Everything ran smoothly from the accommodation to the transport and it was all really well organised. Whenever we had a question, journaway got back to us straight away. Overall, it was an amazing trip and we’d highly recommend it!
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  • Omar
    · September 3rd, 2025
    Captivating in every way! From neon corridors of Tokyo to Hanbok-clad evenings in Gyeongju, this tour offered deep cultural insight and eye-catching modern sights. The pacing was comfortable, with plenty of free time to explore.
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  • Patrick
    · July 4th, 2025
    Very nice trip, where (almost) everything went well.
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    • 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.
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    • 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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