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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
- Age range 5 to 99
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Stay in a ryokan, bath in natural hot springs, wear a Samue and sleep on a futon
- Delve into culture and meet a Geisha and Maiko en route to their next engagement
- Cable to the top of Mount Misen for spectacular views of the Seto Inland Sea
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Tokyo
- Day 2 Senjoji Temple District & Tokyo National Museum
- Day 3 Kamakura - Big 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 Himeji Castle & Hiroshima
- Day 9 Miyajima Island - Floating Torii Gate
- Day 10 Hiroshima Peace Park, Museum & Children's Memorial
- Day 11 Hida Mountains
- Day 12 Scenic Higashiyama walk
- Day 13 Tokyo
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
- Additional Services
Operated by
On The Go Tours
Number of tours
1,605
Age Range
5 to 99 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
92%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationGood
- FoodGood
- FPFrank· September 29th, 2023First tour guide for the first 8 days was great, second tour guide tried hard and seemed lovely as a person, but she was disorganized, oblivious of who was or wasn’t following her, was unaware of where she was going at times, and just didn’t seem like she knew how to do the job. I’m not the only one who felt that way. Your pre trip support was excellent and accommodating, but having taken a number of tours with other organizations, Rick steve’s in Europe, you charge a lot when offering very little. I will not recommend your tour group to anyone, and will most likely discourage others from taking one.Show more
On The Go Tours commented on this reviewWe are sincerely sorry to note any disappointment in our offerings, and appreciate you taking the time to pass on feedback in this regard.Trip date: September 2023 - PPaulLambton· November 21st, 2018Good holiday with a great guide.Show moreOn The Go Tours commented on this reviewMany thanks for the feedback!Trip date: November 2018
- RRoyChappell· October 21st, 2018The Tour was excellent, surpassing my expectations. Our guide Yumi was so knowledgeable, attentive and caring that we learnt so much about Japan, it’s people and culture, than we ever would have done as independent travellers. Touring is tiring! You pack so much in! But the tour had ample free time for further exploration or resting for those who needed it. I would certainly recommend On The Go and would use again.Show moreOn The Go Tours commented on this reviewMany thanks for the feedback!Trip date: October 2018
- RRayWiebe· May 12th, 2018We actually did a customized tour on our own...Show moreOn The Go Tours commented on this reviewThank you so much for taking the time to post such wonderful feedback!Trip date: April 2018
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- From Saturday28 Jun, 2025To Thursday10 Jul, 2025This departure date is not available or sold outSold outFrom:NZ $7,875
- From Saturday26 Jul, 2025To Thursday7 Aug, 2025EnglishAlmost Sold OutCheck the availability with the operatorDeparture on requestMultiple Room TypesFrom:NZ $8,165
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Saturday30 Aug, 2025To Thursday11 Sep, 2025EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:NZ $8,165
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Saturday6 Sep, 2025To Thursday18 Sep, 2025EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:NZ $8,165
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Saturday13 Sep, 2025To Thursday25 Sep, 2025EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:NZ $8,165
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Saturday20 Sep, 2025To Thursday2 Oct, 2025EnglishFilling FastMultiple Room TypesFrom:NZ $8,165
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Saturday27 Sep, 2025To Thursday9 Oct, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:NZ $8,435
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Saturday4 Oct, 2025To Thursday16 Oct, 2025EnglishAlmost Sold OutMultiple Room TypesFrom:NZ $8,435
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Saturday11 Oct, 2025To Thursday23 Oct, 2025EnglishFilling FastMultiple Room TypesFrom:NZ $8,435
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Saturday18 Oct, 2025To Thursday30 Oct, 2025EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:NZ $8,435
What our customers ask about this tour
The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.- S
Sean
Asked on August 31st, 2024this BCP while Tony waits for any discounts or promotions available
On The Go ToursOperator•Written August 2024Regrettably we do not offer any senior or military discounts at this time
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Jane
Asked on July 28th, 2024Please provide specific names of the hotels you will be using, How will luggage be transferred each day, How strenuous is the walking segments (surfaces, inclines, steps, etc)
- On The Go ToursOperator•Written July 2024
The list of hotels that we use on this tour you will find on the attached trip notes. Most of the journey you will travel with your luggage. If you would like to travel light from Kyoto to Hiroshima and then to Takayama, you can forward your luggage to Takayama at your own expense. This luggage forwarding service is not included and will incur an additional charge. You will travel with all your luggage from Kyoto to Hiroshima via Himeji. Upon arrival at Himeji, luggage will be stored at the lockers at the train station. After touring Himeji we'll re-unite with our luggage and carry it with us aboard the bullet train to Hiroshima. This tour is not very strenuous or difficult with very moderate pace. The only available departure this year is 26th October, all other departures are fully booked.
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Ellen
Asked on August 26th, 2023I'm jut curious how breakfast is provided on the tour. This tour includes only 7 breakfasts but the tour is for 13 days. Many of the other Japan tours include breakfast each day.
- On The Go ToursOperator•Written August 2023
The hotel that we use in Tokyo does not provide an option for having breakfast included, your guide will be able to make suggestions for you for your breakfasts whilst in Tokyo - once the group leaves Tokyo, breakfasts will be included for you. A couple of additional things to note - I can see that you are travelling with 3 children - are you able to please advise information as to their ages? As our Japan tours involve up to 9km of walking per day, it is not generally recommended for children under 15 years.
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Ellen
Traveler•Written August 2023I have approx 10 Japan tours that I'm currently looking at. I will be selecting the tour based on price. It has to be for a family (many of the trips are for adults only ... ie 18+) ... we are looking for roughly 11 to 15 days ... how many meals are included (at a minimum it has to include all the breakfasts) .... and there are specific places we want to see. At the moment this 13 day tour is down out our list because it doesn't include breakfasts.
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Jacob
Asked on February 26th, 2023Are we able to have all 3 of us share a room? We don't want one of us having to share with a stranger.
- On The Go ToursOperator•Written February 2023
Unfortunately it isn't possible to offer triple rooms on our Japan tours, so we would be looking to book 1 x Twin/Double room, and 1 x Single room. We don't match up solo travellers on our tours, so there won't be any strangers sharing.
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Ray
Asked on July 18th, 2017What hotels do you use for the "Tokyo to Takayama" Tour?
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Ray
Traveler•Written July 2017The hotels listed below are ones which On The Go frequently use on this tour. Please note that On The Go reserve the right to substitute these hotels to ones of a similar standard when necessary.
- Yaesu Terminal Hotel, Tokyo
- Yamagishi Ryokan, Lake Kawaguchi
- Dormy Inn Premium Kyoto, Kyoto
- Vessel Hotel Campana Kyoto , Kyoto
- Daiwa Roynet, Hiroshima
- Best Western Takayama, Takayama
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Heather
Asked on August 1st, 2016Any details about the accommodation used on this tour?
- On The Go ToursOperator•Written August 2016
The standard of accommodation used is 3 star hotels with one stay in a Ryokan as well. At the Ryokan, each guestroom has traditional tatami mats with a futon to sleep on. It features an inside and outside bath utilising the area's natural hot springs. Breakfast and dinner are buffet meals with both Japanese and Western dishes to suit all tastes.
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Wendy
Asked on August 1st, 2016Is this a guaranteed tour?
- On The Go ToursOperator•Written August 2016
This tour has a guaranteed departure with no minimum numbers.
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Hannah
Asked on August 1st, 2016Do you have a list of accommodations being used on this tour?
- On The Go ToursOperator•Written August 2016
Usually this tour stays at: Yaesu Terminal Hotel, Tokyo Itoen Hotel, Hakone Daiwa Roynet Shijo Karasuma Hotel, Kyoto Daiwa Roynet, Hiroshima Best Western Takayama, Takayama
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Rachel
Asked on March 12th, 2016What is the maximum size of group. Advise names of hotels used and mode of transportation
- On The Go ToursOperator•Written March 2016
On the Go Tours typically see group sizes of about 18 travellers but will have a maximum of 28.
All transportation - buses, trains and rail passes (including Suica Card, Hakone Free Pass and Japan Rail Pass)
The Hotels can vary and will be released closer to the desired departure and once your booking is confirmed.
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Juan
Asked on March 1st, 2016What is the group size of this tour?
- On The Go ToursOperator•Written March 2016
On the Go Tours typically see group sizes of about 18 travellers but will have a maximum of 28.
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