View allA good tour. I think it would have been more efficient to use a coach.
Sheila, traveled in March
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- Platinum Operator
- On The Go Tours
- 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
- Guided in English
- Group Size 4 - 24
- Ages 16+
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Be amazed by the spectacular mountain scenery and views of stunning Mount Fuji
- Visit the UNESCO Listed Nijo Castle, Sanjusagen-do Temple with its 1000 life-like statues
- Stay in a ryokan, bath in natural hot springs, wear a Samue and sleep on a futon
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Tokyo
- Day 2 Senjoji Temple District & Tokyo National Museum
- Day 3 Kamakura & the Bronze Buddha
- Day 4 Harajuku & Shibuya
- Day 5 Mt Fuji & Lake Kawaguchi
- Day 6 Kyoto - 1000 statues of Kannon & the Geisha District
- Day 7 Kyoto - Nijo Castle, Golden Pavilion & free time
- Day 8 Kyoto
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
On The Go Tours
Number of tours
1,810
Age Range
5 to 99 years old
Response time
12 hours
Response rate
96%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingGood
- ItineraryGood
- GuideGood
- TransportAverage
- AccommodationAverage
- FoodAverage
- Sheila· March 29th, 2023A good tour. I understand that using public...Show more
On The Go Tours commented on this reviewThanks so much for the great review, Sheila!Trip date: March 2023 - SYSusan· December 9th, 2016As extensive correspondence with the tour company has stated we felt that the tour offered VERY poor value for money. The high cost was not reflected in the standard of accomodation, all entrance fees were excluded and there were very few meals included. The tour company's response was that they had high overheads reflecting back of house expenses eg training, quality control etc Also they failed to pick up at the incoming airport as promised, stating we were ''coming in early' despite the fact that flight arrangement were always the customers ' responsibility. The guide was quite good but we would never use this company again. Feel ripped offf.Show moreOn The Go Tours commented on this reviewDear Susan, Thank you again for your feedback. We are sorry that you were unhappy with our tour, which was delivered as advertised and with all associated costs detailed within our trip notes, which are fully accessible prior to departure and prior to... Show moreTrip date: October 2016
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- From Saturday20 Sep, 2025To Saturday27 Sep, 2025This departure date is not available or sold outSold outFrom:NZ $5,215 per person
- Instant Confirmation-20%From Saturday27 Sep, 2025To Saturday4 Oct, 2025EnglishAlmost Sold OutThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:$5,525NZ $4,420 per personMultiple Room Types
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- Instant Confirmation-20%From Saturday14 Mar, 2026To Saturday21 Mar, 2026EnglishFilling FastFrom:$5,775NZ $4,620 per personMultiple Room Types
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What our customers ask about this tour
The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.- C
Cheryl
Asked on July 23rd, 2025The information does not mention the class and rating of the hotels on the tour as do some other tours companies. Please send me examples of the hotels on this tour that you have or will use. Also we are arriving via cruise ship on Oct 8 in Yokohama, and would like to preplan our hotel.
On The Go ToursOperator•Written July 2025The following are hotels we frequently use on this tour, all offering a comfortable 3-star standard or equivalent: Yaesu Terminal Hotel (Tokyo), Yamagishi Ryokan & Hotel Mifujien (Lake Kawaguchi), Hotel Elcient Kyoto, Dormy Inn Premium Kyoto, and Sanco Inn Kyoto Hachijoguchi Shikinoyu. While we may occasionally substitute similar properties, each offers en-suite rooms and convenient amenities.
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Allan
Asked on May 13th, 2025I have two weeks to tour Japan's main sites
- On The Go ToursOperator•Written May 2025
I have checked all of our Japan tours and they are all sold out for travel in the next week. The next available dates are the 25th or 31st May, with the tours being anywhere from 7-15 days, so I am afraid they will not work with your restricted time frame.
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Alexa
Asked on November 20th, 2024Can you provide any information about diet accommodations?
- On The Go ToursOperator•Written November 2024
We can certainly accommodate special diet requirements, including vegan options. Just let us know in advance!
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Claudia
Asked on October 22nd, 2024What is the group size for the Japan tour?
- On The Go ToursOperator•Written October 2024
The group sizes can vary, but you'll meet your local tour guide and other passengers on the first day at the Welcome Meeting.
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Ute
Asked on October 17th, 2024Do I need a Japan Rail Pass for travel?
- On The Go ToursOperator•Written October 2024
It's not necessary to pre-purchase a Japan Rail Pass; a tour guide will assist with your rail card needs upon arrival.
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Tom
Asked on July 8th, 2024Where do we meet our tour guide?
- On The Go ToursOperator•Written July 2024
You will meet your tour guide during the Welcome Meeting on the first day at the hotel lobby.
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Ivan
Asked on May 30th, 2024Can travelers meet before the trip starts?
- On The Go ToursOperator•Written June 2024
Yes, tour members will have a Welcome Meeting on the first day to meet each other and the tour guide.
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Carina
Asked on May 5th, 2024Are airport transfers included in our tour package?
- On The Go ToursOperator•Written May 2024
Specific tours might include airport transfers. Please check your travel itinerary included in your tour documents.
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Helen
Asked on April 30th, 2024What should I do regarding handling my money in Japan?
- On The Go ToursOperator•Written May 2024
You can either bring a prepaid credit card or inform your bank you'll be traveling to Japan to use your normal Visa card.
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Sophia
Asked on April 11th, 2024We have 3 travelers (2 adults and 1 minor who is 14 years old) that would like to join this tour. Is it possible to have a triple room?
- On The Go ToursOperator•Written April 2024
The Best of Japan is for clients 16 years and older however we do have a tour which is catered towards families.
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Sophia
Traveler•Written April 2024In the tour information it is mentiones that travelers can be from 5 to 99 years old. If this information does not apply, can you please update the information? On the other hand, it is not possible to have a TPL room?
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Sophia
Traveler•Written April 2024Do you have any comments? Is it possible to have the triple room? If so, which would be the additional cost?
- On The Go ToursOperator•Written April 2024
Unfortunately triple room is not possible, we only do double rooms or single rooms.
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