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Southern Japan Experience

12 days
Start and end in Osaka
4.0
10 traveler reviews
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Explorer
Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 12
Ages 15+
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Highlights

  • Explore Osaka, Japan's culinary capital
  • Stroll through Ritsurin Garden in Takamatsu
  • Discover Naoshima's modern art and sculptures
  • Relax in Beppu's steamy hot spring baths
  • Hike to Nakadake Crater in Mt. Aso

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Osaka
  2. Day 2 Takamatsu
  3. Day 3 Naoshima Island/Takamatsu
  4. Day 4 Matsuyama
  5. Day 5 Usuki
  6. Day 6 Beppu
  7. Day 7 Beppu
  8. Day 8 Mount Aso
  9. Day 9 Nagasaki
  10. Day 10 Nagasaki
  11. Day 11 Osaka
  12. Day 12 Osaka
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Customer Reviews

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    4.0
  • Itinerary
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    4.0
  • Guide
    Average
    3.0
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.2
  • Accommodation
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    4.1
  • Food
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    3.0
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  • RT
    · May 3rd, 2024
    This tour is very expensive for what you actually get, as nearly all of the travel is on public transport which is very time consuming. So much time was taken up on public transport that there was not enough time to explore the places we visited.
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    Intrepid Travel commented on this review
    Hi Rita, thank you for taking the time to leave a review for Southern Japan Experience. We are sorry that you were disappointed with the amount of time spent on public transport, public transport is one of the best ways to travel in Japan. At Intrepid,... Show more
    Trip date: April 2024
  • A
    · September 18th, 2019
    Good guide and travel program.
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    Trip date: April 2019
  • A
    · September 18th, 2019
    Varied locations, great cross-section of customs and lifestyle of the people of southern japan
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    Trip date: April 2019
  • A
    · September 18th, 2019
    The score is an overall score for all the trips we've been on. This trip was extremely poor but others were very good.
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    Trip date: April 2019
  • A
    · September 18th, 2019
    Our tour guide Xavier is excellent. He is the best tour guide I meet so far. He made my trip very easy and was very helpful. I really enjoyed learning new things about japan from him and doing fun stuff in my trip. He knows his job and does it beautifully making me feel very safe away from home and enjoy every moment in japan.
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    Trip date: March 2019
  • A
    · September 18th, 2019
    Help was available when we needed it, but we also felt we were able to be independent if we wanted to.Also it was important for us not to be bussed from place to place, and to get a more authentic experience of everyday Japan.
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    Trip date: March 2019
  • A
    · September 18th, 2019
    I enjoyed the mix of activities on the trip and the focus on allowing us to be as independent as possible.
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    Trip date: March 2019
  • A
    · September 18th, 2019
    Generally speaking I feel the intrepid holiday I was on was a good and positive experience. It was well organised and provided all the experiences and information I expected from a holiday point of view of Japan.
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    Trip date: March 2019
  • A
    · September 18th, 2019
    We have enjoyed lots of trips in the past, and like the small groups etc
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    Trip date: March 2019
  • A
    · September 18th, 2019
    Misleading information that it was one trip of 24 days, when in fact it was 2 separate trips joined together, resuling in loss of 2 days sight seeing and increased unnecessary long distance travelling. Trip costs were largely accommidation and trandport costs, with less than 1 activity per day. The trip is actually 22 days at most.Also misleading. Trip notes were of generic nature and of little difference to itinerary, not spevific enough for trip notes. Trip notes inconsistent in detail, and ssppear to be written by at least 12 different people.
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    Trip date: March 2019

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    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Japan. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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