View allAmazing how smoothly he navigated us through all the different cities and had non-stop recommendations for the best food in Japan!
Thijs, traveled in July
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- Gold Operator
- The Dragon Trip
- 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, Spanish
- Group Size 2 - 20
- Ages 18-55
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Shibuya Crossing
- Fujikawaguchiko Day Trip
- Ryokan Stay & Onsen
- Miyajima Island day trip
- Nara - Bowing Deers
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Tokyo Arrival & Sushi-Making Fun
- Day 2 Markets, Temples & Akihabara
- Day 3 Shrines & Shibuya
- Day 4 Fujikawaguchiko & Mount Fuji Views
- Day 5 Kamakura’s Temples & Calligraphy Class
- Day 6 Hakone’s Pirate Ships, Ropeway & Onsen Experience
- Day 7 Bullet Train to Kyoto
- Day 8 Temples, Torii Gates & Historic Gion District
- Day 9 Head to Nara Famous Bowing Deer
- Day 10 Meditation in a Zen temple, Kyoto Cycling trip & Travel to Hiroshima
- Day 11 Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum & Miyajima Island
- Day 12 Explore Shinsaibashi & Shinsekai in Osaka
- Day 13 Sayonara Osaka!
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- 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
- Meals
- Optional
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Imano Tokyo Hostel
HostelDays 1, 2, 3, 4Upgrade AvailablePlat Hostel Keikyu Kamakura Wave
Hostelday 5Upgrade AvailableFuji-Hakone Guest House
Guesthouseday 6K’s House Hostel Kyoto
HostelDays 7, 8, 9Webase Hiroshima Hostel
HostelDays 10, 11
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The Dragon Trip
Number of tours
47
Age Range
7 to 75 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
100%
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Read moreCustomer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationGood
- FoodGood
- Jay· September 12th, 2025Our tour guide was very knowledgeable about Japan’s layout and its history. Megumi San always knew how to tour the guide while taking us visitor’s well being into consideration. Everything was done on time and with much time to explore and learn. As an anthropologist it was very enlightening and entertaining to learn about nihon’s culture and lifestyles.Show moreTrip date: September 2025
- Ruby· September 12th, 2025AMAZING TOUR GUIDE (Megumi)Show moreTrip date: September 2025
- LHLaMonica· August 13th, 2025Excellent tour I would recommend changing only a few things. 1. The amount of time spent in Tokyo can be cut down to 3 days. 2. Increase Hiroshima and Osaka both by 1bday.Show more
The Dragon Trip commented on this reviewThanks so much for your review. We're always looking for ways to improve our trips and your feedback is very valuable to us. We'll be sure to take this into consideration when revising our itinerary. If you have anything else you'd like to add, please... Show moreTrip date: August 2025 - Alexa· August 11th, 2025This tour of Japan covers all the must sees! Our adventure leader was fabulous and the people on the tour were just like us. Great value for moneyShow moreThe Dragon Trip commented on this reviewThank you for sharing your feedback and such wonderful photos! It truly looks like so much fun. We are glad to hear you Adventure Leader was fantastic and that you made great friends along the way! That's what a Dragon Trip is all about! ????
Trip date: August 2025 - TJTygo de· August 11th, 2025Great tour full of amazing sights and other great experiencesShow moreThe Dragon Trip commented on this reviewWe are so happy to know your experience on our 13-day Japan Tour was great! :) We hope to see you on another Dragon Trip soon!Trip date: August 2025
- LLisa· July 30th, 2025It was such a great adventure with the best people and best leader ever! Everything was well organized and we had an amazing time in Japan.Show moreThe Dragon Trip commented on this reviewWe are thrilled to hear you had a fantastic adventure across Japan! We hope the memories last a life time and you will join us on another Dragon Trip in the future! ????????Trip date: June 2025
- Thijs· July 26th, 2025We've seen a lot of highlights of Japan, and our Adventure Leader Sora, made sure the whole trip ran smoothly. Amazing how smoothly he navigated us through all the different cities and had non-stop recommendations for the best food in Japan! Enjoyed every second of the trip with an amazing group of fellow travellers.Show moreThe Dragon Trip commented on this reviewThank you for your wonderful feedback and for sharing such great photos! We're so glad to hear you had a fantastic time exploring Japan and that Sora made the experience even better with his smooth guidance and top-notch food recommendations. We hope to... Show moreTrip date: July 2025
- Ramona· July 26th, 2025It was a great experience to discover the beauty of Japan together with a great group. Many thanks for thatShow moreThe Dragon Trip commented on this reviewWe are thrilled to hear that it was a great experience and that you were able to enjoy the best of what Japan has to offer! Thank you for choosing to travel with us!Trip date: July 2025
- JJenniffer Christin· July 25th, 2025Terry was an excellent guide. I had a beautiful time and appreciate every city I was able to visit.Show moreThe Dragon Trip commented on this reviewThank you for taking time to share your feedback, we appreciate it! It is great to hear that Terry was an excellent Adventure Leader and we are thrilled to hear you had a wonderful time! We hope to see you on another Dragon Trip soon!Trip date: July 2025
- Andrew· July 25th, 2025I highly recommend this tour. It hits all the main sights without the stress of sorting transport and buying tickets. If you get a group of people like I did and leader like Sora, you will never forget it.Show moreThe Dragon Trip commented on this reviewThank you so much for this wonderful review — it really means a lot to us! We’re so glad to hear you’d highly recommend the tour and that it helped take the stress out of planning. That’s exactly what we’re here for — so you can just soak up the... Show moreTrip date: July 2025
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- From Monday22 Sep, 2025To Saturday4 Oct, 2025EnglishCheck the availability with the operatorDeparture on requestFrom:NZ $4,731 per personMultiple Room Types
- From Monday6 Oct, 2025To Saturday18 Oct, 2025EnglishCheck the availability with the operatorDeparture on requestFrom:NZ $4,731 per personMultiple Room Types
- From Monday13 Oct, 2025To Saturday25 Oct, 2025EnglishCheck the availability with the operatorDeparture on requestFrom:NZ $4,959 per personMultiple Room Types
- From Thursday16 Oct, 2025To Tuesday28 Oct, 2025SpanishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $4,959 per personMultiple Room Types
- -15%From Monday20 Oct, 2025To Saturday1 Nov, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:$4,959NZ $4,215 per personMultiple Room Types
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- From Monday17 Nov, 2025To Saturday29 Nov, 2025This departure date is not available or sold outSold outFrom:NZ $4,959 per person
- -15%From Tuesday18 Nov, 2025To Sunday30 Nov, 2025SpanishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:$4,959NZ $4,215 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant Confirmation-15%From Monday12 Jan, 2026To Saturday24 Jan, 2026EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:$5,118NZ $4,351 per personMultiple Room Types
What our customers ask about this tour
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Jorge
Asked on July 25th, 2025I am interested in the 13 day Japan trip. I will need to apply for a visa and therefore require proof of all accommodations. Please advise if this can be arranged up to 3 months in advance.
The Dragon TripOperator•Written July 2025We can provide proof of accommodation to support your visa application. Once you have paid the deposit and secured a spot on the tour, we can arrange this accordingly.
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Dan
Asked on July 24th, 2025Is the tour with a coach and a guide. Luggage transfers to and from hotels
- The Dragon TripOperator•Written July 2025
The trip uses public transport to get to each activity, including a journey on the famed bullet train. There's an adventure leader with you to help you along the way and share their local knowledge with you. The standard accommodation is dorm shared rooms with the option to upgrade to a private room everywhere apart from for 1 night in Hakone where you will stay in gender separated rooms at a traditional Japanese Ryokan. On both trips you're expect to carry your own luggage which is why we suggest packing light.
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Carl
Asked on July 19th, 20251 person can join?
- The Dragon TripOperator•Written July 2025
Yes, these are group tours, so anyone can join and travel with other solo travellers! It is a great way to see Japan and also make friends along the way.
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Danielle
Asked on July 13th, 2025Is it possible to get price quotes for September tour dates? Does the tour allow partial payments?
- The Dragon TripOperator•Written July 2025
We have three September departure dates available: 1-Sep-25, 8-Sep-25, and 22-Sep-25, all priced at £2,079.00. We require a 10% deposit to secure a space, with full payment needed 70 days before departure. For September dates, full payment is required upfront. Please note all our trips are operated in English.
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Sarah
Asked on June 24th, 2025How many people have already signed up for this holiday? What is the average age? Has the holiday already been confirmed for this departure date? Is the language spoken during this trip English?
- The Dragon TripOperator•Written June 2025
All of our trips are operated in English. There's currently 11 of 18 guests booked onto this trip. 4 are male and 7 are female. The age range of the guests is 18 up to mid 40's. The majority of them are solo travellers.
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Thomas
Asked on June 14th, 2025I am considering booking a tour for myself and my niece, who recently graduated high school and is 17 years old. I am 57 years old. Could you please let me know if we are eligible to make this reservation?
- The Dragon TripOperator•Written June 2025
You are both eligible for booking this tour. However, please note that this tour includes dorm room as the standard accommodation, meaning you would be sharing with other guests throughout. There is the option to upgrade your accommodation to twin rooms, which you and your niece could share whilst also having some added privacy and comfort. This room upgrade is priced at £880 GBP and applies throughout the tour, apart from in Hakone where all travellers will stay in a Ryokan style home, and will be sharing rooms of 3-4 people. The Kamakura hostel we use is very strict with its minors policy, and under-18 guests can not stay in a dorm even accompanied by their parents/guardians. This is only for 1-night of the tour, so we would need to upgrade you here! This upgrade for 1 night would be £75 GBP.
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Fiona
Asked on June 2nd, 2025Is it safe to book my own flights? Can I arrive before the tour starts and leave after it ends?
- The Dragon TripOperator•Written June 2025
We don't include flights in the price of this trip. You would need to arrange these yourself. We can book additional accommodation before and after your trip if needed.
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Fiona
Traveler•Written June 2025How do I book additional activities? Will I receive an email with all necessary information? How do I contact the guide?
- The Dragon TripOperator•Written June 2025
Most activities are included. Some activities like Kartoon Karting, Sumo Experience with Lunch, and Tea Ceremony with Geisha need advance booking. You can add these through the booking portal. One month before the trip, we send a booking pack with detailed itinerary and group WhatsApp invite.
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Fiona
Traveler•Written June 2025For free days in Tokyo, do I need to buy a Suica card for the metro or will it be provided?
- The Dragon TripOperator•Written June 2025
You will be given an IC card during the tour with enough money to cover included activities. You can top up if you plan to visit other places during free time.
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Emma
Asked on May 18th, 2025Will I be able to see cherry blossom in this tour?
- The Dragon TripOperator•Written May 2025
The cherry blossom season is from end of May to mid-April. As long as you're travelling during this time you would be able to see the cherry blossoms. When are you looking to travel to Japan?
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Jon
Asked on May 8th, 2025I am traveling Solo. I see an option for single accomodation but wanted to confirm what kind of accommodation will it be and if its single accommodation available throughout the trip.
- The Dragon TripOperator•Written May 2025
Standard accommodation within the trip price - Dorm Room. This is shared rooms within hostels, where you can expect rooms of 4-8 beds. In Hakone, all travellers will share gender separated rooms of 3-4 people. Additional fee - Single Room Upgrade allows you to stay in a private room throughout the tour, apart from in Hakone.
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Jon
Traveler•Written May 2025Whats the accomodation type in Hakone? The tour detail says, apart from Osaka and Hakone. Is private room available in Osaka?
- The Dragon TripOperator•Written May 2025
We'll use a traditional ryokan with an onsen in Hakone. It will have traditional rooms with tatami beds and 4 people per room. Private room upgrade is available in Osaka too.
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Jacqueline
Asked on May 7th, 2025Is this date still available for this tour?
- The Dragon TripOperator•Written May 2025
Unfortunately, this departure is now fully booked. Do you have any flexibility with your departure dates?
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