View allExcellent, fun-filled days with variety and fellowship with others. This trip makes us want more of Japan!
Kimberly Gill, traveled in June
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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
45
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
- 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 more
The 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
- JHJenny· July 5th, 2025Itinerary was fantastic…loved the included activities like the calligraphy, meditation, the sake tasting, biking in Kyoto, would’ve loved the sushi making if I planned my flights right :-p, but that was my bad forgetting the 16 hr time difference!!!. Our guide was enthusiastic about Japan. He got us where we needed to go, and watched our luggage at the train stations. He pointed out the kitchen area in Osaka when we were looking to find a knife to bring home. But I sometimes got the impression that he felt like the tour was as much for his enjoyment as for the guests, and there were a couple of times when I was distracted by something and asked him to repeat what he said and he was clearly annoyed. Or he was dismayed when we didn’t know something about Japan (like what Kawaii is). He also gave us the wrong information about the closing times at Kamakura shops and Kyoto tower. But overall, he tried hard to provide us with a good tour experience and succeeded. The upgrade to the private rooms that we took advantage of was well worth it (we are not 20 year olds). We were placed in hotels in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka. Still had the hostel in kamakura, and the beds were coffin-like bunks with thin mattresses that were super uncomfortable. That wasn’t just from me…another lady (there were only 3 others on our tour) had the same issue. The other hostel was perfectly fine. The guesthouse…I was a little nervous because I was told we might not have a private room but we did, and just had to share the bathroom. It was actually a really cool place to stay. Loved the onsen time! One of the hotels we stayed at had its own really nice onsen too. I was disappointed in our hotel in Osaka. We were supposed to stay at a 3 star hotel and they changed us to Arrow, which is a 2 star hotel. I tried to talk to the company ahead of time to say that this was not comparable to where we were supposed to be but they insisted that it wasn’t a downgrade. It was old and grungy, and the mattress was cheap and lumpy. It was definitely a 2 star hotel. Plus you had no choice but to lug your luggage upstairs to get to the lobby and elevator. It was a good location, but there was also an APA hotel nearby that would’ve been more “comparable” to where we should’ve stayed originally. Overall, we loved all of the sites we got to see the food we got to try, we enjoyed the other people who came on the tour, and had a fantastic time.Show moreThe Dragon Trip commented on this reviewThank you so much for taking the time to share your detailed feedback with us! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the itinerary and activities like calligraphy, meditation, sake tasting, and biking in Kyoto. It's always wonderful when our guests... Show moreTrip date: June 2025
- Jenny· June 22nd, 2025Got to see a lot of places on this whirlwind tour. It was nice to have an English speaking guide help us get around and tell us a bit about the places we visited. We upgraded to a private room, and stayed at a hotel at a couple places and at the hostels it in a private room in others. It was budget…basic accommodations and you travel on public transportation shlepping your things, but if you know that going in, then it’s understood.Show moreThe Dragon Trip commented on this reviewI'm glad you were able to see a lot of places on this trip and that you English speaking guide was informative. I hope everything was set to your expectations. We always want to be as transparent as possible with our trips so we can be sure everyone... Show moreTrip date: June 2025
- BBethany· June 20th, 2025I had a great time. Our tour guide Oliver was lovely and had a lot of knowledge about where we wereShow moreThe Dragon Trip commented on this reviewIt's great to hear Oliver showed you an amazing time in Japan! The photos you've uploaded look great. We hope you'll join us on another Dragon Trip in the future.
Trip date: June 2025 - AAnonymous· June 20th, 2025It was a really good trip! Got to see all the sites I wantedShow moreThe Dragon Trip commented on this reviewThank you so much for your positive review! It's great to hear you had a wonderful time and that the itinerary was had everything you wanted to see. We hope to have you on another Dragon Trip in the future.Trip date: June 2025
- AWAlan· June 16th, 2025It was great apart from the tea experience. It was massively over priced for what we received. im still hoping to be compensated.Show moreThe Dragon Trip commented on this reviewThanks so much for your feedback—we’re really glad to hear you enjoyed most of the tour. We're sorry to hear the tea experience didn’t meet your expectations. We are following up with your email and our team are looking into this, and will be back in... Show moreTrip date: May 2025
- Katie· June 15th, 2025It was a well balanced tour with plenty of free time but a good itinerary meaning you tick off all the main spots in Japan! Our group was a mix of families with older children & solo travellers - I know the tour op can’t help this, but I would’ve liked a trip with more solo travellers. Vin the tour guide was a nice guy but felt he could’ve got himself a bit more involved in the group at times and bring a bit more energy. Accommodation was great as I opted for the single room option and I didn’t feel isolated from the group because of this at all. Overall, a good tour for the price.Show moreThe Dragon Trip commented on this reviewThank you so much for your feedback! We're glad you enjoyed the itinerary and accommodation, and we appreciate your thoughts on group dynamics and guide engagement—we'll pass this on to Vin and the team. Hope to see you on another adventure soon, maybe... Show moreTrip date: June 2025
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What our customers ask about this tour
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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 2025All 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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Marc
Asked on April 29th, 2025Is it possible to do the tour on may 19th or june 2nd in spanish? Is the same price?
- The Dragon TripOperator•Written April 2025
Unfortunately, the only Spanish speaking departures this year will be on October 16th and November 18th.
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Pat
Asked on April 22nd, 2025if you look into what the Burning Man community is, music & events that go 24/7 and the camping conditions involved. Staying in hostels where activities can go on until sunrise is not a problem for me as a Burner veteran over 20 years going. I have spent 3 weeks in the Amazon rainforest sleeping on piles of leaves, managed getting the sleep I needed while techno music played in the next camp to mine until sunrise for a week and had to walk 5000 feet on a dirt road to access the porta potty - day/night. Life is all about experience and sharing experiences. It transcends age and I believe that I can relate with any age group because of that. My motto has always been "expect nothing and you won't be disappointed".
- The Dragon TripOperator•Written April 2025
Although we appreciate you're a very active 62 year old, the age recommendation isn't there only for fitness level. We also use it for people to understand the overall dynamic of the trip. The majority of guests that join these trips are in their 20's and 30's. Please also bear in mind that the standard accommodation is shared dorm accommodation for this trip and we can't guarantee you'll have a good nights sleep every night.
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Rebecca
Asked on April 18th, 2025What is included in the itinerary?? Is The flight price included????
- The Dragon TripOperator•Written April 2025
We don't include flights in this trip. You will need to book your own flights to and from the Japan. All accommodation is included during the trip. We include all transport during the trip, excluding airport transfers. You will have an amazing adventure leader to help you throughout your journey. The farewell meal and the sushi making class are the included only included meals. It looks like there's still availability for the 2 of you to join the trip departing on the 11th August 2025.
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Jane
Asked on April 14th, 2025Can you please advise if the traveller is over the age limit but very fit, can they still join the trip? (the traveller is 68 y.o) Can you please also advise the quote for pre and post night? (but in the hotel not hostel)
- The Dragon TripOperator•Written April 2025
We wouldn't be able to accept a guest who's aged 68 onto this trip, however, we might still have availability for them to join our Japan Plus 11-Day Culture Tour: Golden Route & Beyond that departs on the 5th May. This trip uses hotel accommodation as standard and, if they wanted to extend their trip to 13 days, we can add additional pre and/or post trip nights.
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