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Highlights of Japan

Discover Japan’s top sights and hidden gems. From Tokyo to Kyoto, Kanazawa and Osaka, experience tradition, nature, and modern marvels.

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Highlights of Japan

13 Days | 1 Countries

Summary

Experience the “land of the rising sun” on this 13-day Japan group tour! Explore buzzing Tokyo and Osaka, see Mount Fuji, and ride the Shinkansen. Uncover history and hidden gems in Hiroshima, Takayama, Kyoto, Kanazawa and beyond. Discover ninjas, sumo, and samurai on this unforgettable journey blending history and modernity.

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Tour Overview

Start Point IconStart Point

Hotel in Tokyo

End Point IconEnd Point

Hotel in Tokyo

Accommodation IconAccommodation

12 Nights, (3 & 4 star hotels)

12 Nights

(3 & 4 star hotels)

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12 Breakfasts | 3 Dinners

12 Breakfasts

3 Dinners

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Air-conditioned coach | Shinkansen bullet train

Air-conditioned coach

Shinkansen bullet train

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Fully-guided tour

Fully-guided tour

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Itinerary

Start Point IconStart Point

Hotel in Tokyo | 06:00 PM

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Hotel in Tokyo | 10:00 AM

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Konnichiwa Japan! Arrive in Tokyo, Japan’s vibrant capital, check into the hotel from 3 PM and receive your info pack. Enjoy a welcome dinner at a local restaurant and meet your tour leader and group. Get your first taste of delicious Japanese cuisine, which is world-renowned for its high-quality, fresh ingredients. 

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Experiences:
Included
Enjoy a welcome dinner at an Izakaya

Celebrate your first night in Japan at a lively Izakaya pub. Enjoy drinks, yakitori, edamame, grilled fish, and more with fellow travellers!

Included
Enjoy a welcome dinner at an Izakaya

Celebrate your first night in Japan at a lively Izakaya pub. Enjoy drinks, yakitori, edamame, grilled fish, and more with fellow travellers!

hotelHotel Kazusaya (or similar)
meiji-shrine-in-tokyo-japan

Discover top attractions like the Meiji Shrine and the Senso-ji Temple on a Tokyo city tour. Enjoy free time for lunch at Tsukiji Fish Market (sushi, anyone?) and wander through the bizarre yet stylish, youthful and buzzing Takeshita Street. Join the Tokyo+ optional evening tour to see Skytree Tower views, dine in Omoide Yokocho, and stroll through lively Shinjuku City!

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Experiences:
Included
See Tokyo on a sightseeing tour

Join a local guide and visit the Meiji Shrine, admire the Senso-ji Temple and wander the Nakamise Shopping Arcade, Takeshita Street and Tsukiji Fish Market.

Included
See Tokyo on a sightseeing tour

Join a local guide and visit the Meiji Shrine, admire the Senso-ji Temple and wander the Nakamise Shopping Arcade, Takeshita Street and Tsukiji Fish Market.

Optional
Tokyo+

Marvel at panoramic city views from the Skytree Tower, visit Omoide Yokocho and enjoy a walking tour of the bustling Shinjuku City.

Optional
Tokyo+

Marvel at panoramic city views from the Skytree Tower, visit Omoide Yokocho and enjoy a walking tour of the bustling Shinjuku City.

hotelHotel Kazusaya (or similar)
Japan-Great-Buddha-in-Kamakura

Wave farewell to Tokyo for now as the tour travels towards Shizuoka. Along the way, discover Kamakura, a stunning seaside city known for its Great Buddha. Enjoy free time for lunch and sightseeing in Hakone, a picturesque town which boasts spectacular Mount Fuji views! Last stop is Shizuoka. Check into the hotel and look forward to a free evening.

mealsBreakfast
Experiences:
Included
Embark on city sightseeing tours of Kamakura and Hakone

Explore Kamakura’s shrines and temples, including the Great Buddha and Tsurugaoka Hachimangū Shrine. Then, visit Hakone Shrine on the shores of Lake Ashi.

Included
Embark on city sightseeing tours of Kamakura and Hakone

Explore Kamakura’s shrines and temples, including the Great Buddha and Tsurugaoka Hachimangū Shrine. Then, visit Hakone Shrine on the shores of Lake Ashi.

Included
Snap pictures of Mount Fuji

Make a photo stop in Hakone where you can enjoy excellent views, and snap amazing pictures, of the famous Mount Fuji - Japan’s iconic volcano.

Included
Snap pictures of Mount Fuji

Make a photo stop in Hakone where you can enjoy excellent views, and snap amazing pictures, of the famous Mount Fuji - Japan’s iconic volcano.

hotelHotel Associa Shizuoka (or similar)
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Delight in a day full of one-of-a-kind Japanese experiences! Awe-inspiring Mount Fuji views await in Nihondaira, as well as a visit to a green tea farm. After free time for lunch, tour a miso factory. Finally, arrive in Iga and check into tonight’s hotel. Ask your tour leader for some suggestions on how to spend this free evening.

mealsBreakfast
Experiences:
Included
Take in the views from Nihondaira

Admire panoramic vistas from Nihondaira. This ancient plateau offers incredible Mount Fuji views, the Pacific Ocean and beautiful tea plantations in the area.

Included
Take in the views from Nihondaira

Admire panoramic vistas from Nihondaira. This ancient plateau offers incredible Mount Fuji views, the Pacific Ocean and beautiful tea plantations in the area.

Included
Visit a green tea plantation

Shizuoka is Japan’s green tea capital! Visit a working tea plantation to see how this beloved drink is produced. You can even try tea picking!

Included
Visit a green tea plantation

Shizuoka is Japan’s green tea capital! Visit a working tea plantation to see how this beloved drink is produced. You can even try tea picking!

Included
Tour a miso factory

Learn how miso, a paste made from fermented soybeans and a popular Japanese ingredient, is made. Miso gives dishes a distinct, salty ‘umami’ flavour!

Included
Tour a miso factory

Learn how miso, a paste made from fermented soybeans and a popular Japanese ingredient, is made. Miso gives dishes a distinct, salty ‘umami’ flavour!

hotelRoute-Inn Grantia Wakuranoyado Igauenojomae (or similar)
Osaka-Castle-in-Osaka-Japan

After breakfast, head to the Iga Ninja Museum for a Ninja skill and weaponry demonstration. Then, visit the Kehaya Sumo Museum for insight into this unique wrestling style. Finally, travel to buzzing Osaka, embark on an orientation tour, and enjoy free time in the famous Dotonbori area! Why not indulge in a feast of Wagyu beef with tonight’s optional excursion?

mealsBreakfast
Experiences:
Included
See a Ninja demonstration

Take a guided tour of the Iga Ninja Museum, showcasing ninja history, skills, and weaponry. Enjoy a live demonstration of their stealth techniques.

Included
See a Ninja demonstration

Take a guided tour of the Iga Ninja Museum, showcasing ninja history, skills, and weaponry. Enjoy a live demonstration of their stealth techniques.

Included
Experience the world of Sumo

Visit the Kehaya Sumo Museum and learn all about Sumo’s history and traditions. The museum even has its own Sumo arena!

Included
Experience the world of Sumo

Visit the Kehaya Sumo Museum and learn all about Sumo’s history and traditions. The museum even has its own Sumo arena!

Included
Explore Osaka and its famous Dotonbori district

Discover this city famous for its vibrant nightlife, street food and shopping. Explore the Dotonbori district, filled with neon lights and abuzz with activity!

Included
Explore Osaka and its famous Dotonbori district

Discover this city famous for its vibrant nightlife, street food and shopping. Explore the Dotonbori district, filled with neon lights and abuzz with activity!

Optional
Wagyu Beef Feast in Osaka

Indulge in a multi-course dinner featuring various cuts of exceptional Matsusaka Wagyu beef - one of the best cuts of beef in the world!

Optional
Wagyu Beef Feast in Osaka

Indulge in a multi-course dinner featuring various cuts of exceptional Matsusaka Wagyu beef - one of the best cuts of beef in the world!

hotelNoku Osaka (or similar)
himeiji-castle-national-treasure-japan

En route to Hiroshima, visit Himeji Castle. Take in incredible views from this 14th-century hilltop castle and explore its well-preserved interior. Arrive in Hiroshima this afternoon and check into the hotel for the next two nights. After, enjoy an included Okonomiyaki dinner. This savoury pancake is one of Japan’s most popular dishes!

mealsBreakfast, Dinner
Experiences:
Included
Visit the Himeji Castle

Visit Himeji Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site dating back to the 1300s and Japan’s most-visited castle. Admire its stunning white walls and bird-like design.

Included
Visit the Himeji Castle

Visit Himeji Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site dating back to the 1300s and Japan’s most-visited castle. Admire its stunning white walls and bird-like design.

Included
Enjoy an Okonomiyaki dinner

Tuck into a classic Okonomiyaki, a savory Japanese pancake cooked on an iron griddle with toppings like pork belly, seafood, cabbage, and Okonomiyaki sauce.

Included
Enjoy an Okonomiyaki dinner

Tuck into a classic Okonomiyaki, a savory Japanese pancake cooked on an iron griddle with toppings like pork belly, seafood, cabbage, and Okonomiyaki sauce.

hotelMystays Hiroshima Peace Park (or similar)
Hiroshima-City-Peace-Memorial-Japan

Explore Hiroshima’s highlights, starting with the impressive 17th-century Kintaikyo Bridge. Take a ferry to the serene Miyajima Island, home to “floating” torii gates at the Itsukushima Shrine, and enjoy free time for lunch. For a sweet treat, try momiji manju - a maple-leaf-shaped dough filled with red bean jam! Later, visit Hiroshima’s Peace Memorial Park and Museum before a free evening.

mealsBreakfast
Experiences:
Included
Walk along the Kintaikyo Bridge

Take a walk across this impressive, arched wooden bridge which is a distinguished landmark in Yamaguchi.

Included
Walk along the Kintaikyo Bridge

Take a walk across this impressive, arched wooden bridge which is a distinguished landmark in Yamaguchi.

Included
Visit the Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima Island

Take a trip to Miyajima and see the iconic “floating” gate or torii, which the UNESCO-listed shrine is famous for. 

Included
Visit the Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima Island

Take a trip to Miyajima and see the iconic “floating” gate or torii, which the UNESCO-listed shrine is famous for. 

Included
Explore the Peace Memorial Park and Museum

Visit Hiroshima’s Peace Memorial Park and Museum, honoring victims of the 1945 atomic bomb. See the A-bomb Dome, monuments, and thought-provoking museum exhibits.

Included
Explore the Peace Memorial Park and Museum

Visit Hiroshima’s Peace Memorial Park and Museum, honoring victims of the 1945 atomic bomb. See the A-bomb Dome, monuments, and thought-provoking museum exhibits.

hotelMystays Hiroshima Peace Park (or similar)
Kurashiki-boat-river-Japan

Depart Hiroshima after breakfast and head to Kurashiki, a dreamy city home to gorgeous canals and historic rice storehouses. In the early afternoon, travel to Kyoto for a true highlight of Japan tours! Visit the otherworldly Arashiyama Bamboo Forest. Admire the awe-inspiring scenery as you walk through the breathtaking bamboo towers! The rest of the evening is free.

mealsBreakfast
Experiences:
Included
Explore Kurashiki

Enjoy free time to explore this charming city known for its Edo-period canals and storehouses, now home to museums, cafés, and boutiques.

Included
Explore Kurashiki

Enjoy free time to explore this charming city known for its Edo-period canals and storehouses, now home to museums, cafés, and boutiques.

Included
Experience Kyoto

Spend two nights in Japan’s former capital. Rich in history, temples, shrines, gardens, and ancient culture, this captivating city offers unparalleled insight into traditional Japan.

Included
Experience Kyoto

Spend two nights in Japan’s former capital. Rich in history, temples, shrines, gardens, and ancient culture, this captivating city offers unparalleled insight into traditional Japan.

Included
Wander through the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest

Visiting this majestic bamboo grove feels like an otherworldly experience! Take a stroll along the path that runs through the towering green stalks.

Included
Wander through the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest

Visiting this majestic bamboo grove feels like an otherworldly experience! Take a stroll along the path that runs through the towering green stalks.

hotelOriental Hotel Kyoto Rokujo (or similar)
Arashiyama-Bamboo-Forest-kyoto-japan

Spend the day exploring Kyoto! Marvel at Fushimi Inari Shrine’s 10,000 red torii gates (see how many you can count!), visit the 1,200+ year- old Kiyomizu Temple, and the stunning “golden” Kinkakuji Pavilion. Join the optional “An Evening in Kyoto” to experience traditional arts in Gion, including a Geisha performance and tea ceremony.

mealsBreakfast
Experiences:
Included
Visit Fushimi Inari Taisha

Beat the crowds with an early visit to this important Shinto Shrine, home to thousands of dazzling red torii gates dedicated to the god of rice.

Included
Visit Fushimi Inari Taisha

Beat the crowds with an early visit to this important Shinto Shrine, home to thousands of dazzling red torii gates dedicated to the god of rice.

Included
Explore the Kiyomizu Temple

This picturesque, UNESCO-listed Buddhist temple is one of Japan’s most celebrated. Admire the views of the surroundings from the large wooden deck.

Included
Explore the Kiyomizu Temple

This picturesque, UNESCO-listed Buddhist temple is one of Japan’s most celebrated. Admire the views of the surroundings from the large wooden deck.

Included
Discover Kinkakuji

Known as the Golden Pavilion, this famous Zen temple’s two top floors are completely covered in gold leaf! Admire its stunning reflections in the “mirror pond”!

Included
Discover Kinkakuji

Known as the Golden Pavilion, this famous Zen temple’s two top floors are completely covered in gold leaf! Admire its stunning reflections in the “mirror pond”!

Optional
An Evening in Kyoto

Immerse yourself in the Gion district’s age-old traditions with a Geisha performance, tea ceremony, and more! After, savour a delectable dinner.

Optional
An Evening in Kyoto

Immerse yourself in the Gion district’s age-old traditions with a Geisha performance, tea ceremony, and more! After, savour a delectable dinner.

hotelOriental Hotel Kyoto Rokujo (or similar)
hikone-castle-japan-guided-tour-expat-explore

This morning, visit Hikone on Lake Biwa, Japan’s largest lake, and explore the luscious Genkyuen Garden. Next, visit the quaint town of Gujo, known for its waterways. Later, travel to Takayama in the mountainous Gifu Prefecture. Discover the Edo-era Sanmachi district and learn about its artisan history. End the day with a local brewery tour and sample authentic Japanese sake.

mealsBreakfast
Experiences:
Included
Visit Genkyuen Garden in Hikone

Visit the lush Genkyuen Garden and soak up the scenery from every angle! Marvel at the views of Hikone’s renowned Edo-period castle.

Included
Visit Genkyuen Garden in Hikone

Visit the lush Genkyuen Garden and soak up the scenery from every angle! Marvel at the views of Hikone’s renowned Edo-period castle.

Included
Visit Gujo

Step back in time in this rural town, where 17th-century waterways still flow. Spot koi fish and visit the historic Sogisui Source water pools.

Included
Visit Gujo

Step back in time in this rural town, where 17th-century waterways still flow. Spot koi fish and visit the historic Sogisui Source water pools.

Included
Experience Edo-period Japan in Takayama

Gain fascinating insight into Edo-period Japan and admire gorgeous mountain scenery. Wander the preserved Sanmachi district, once alive with merchants, farmers, and craftsmen.

Included
Experience Edo-period Japan in Takayama

Gain fascinating insight into Edo-period Japan and admire gorgeous mountain scenery. Wander the preserved Sanmachi district, once alive with merchants, farmers, and craftsmen.

Included
Tour a Sake brewery

Learn all about Japan’s national drink with a Sake brewery tour! Discover the highly skilled craftsmanship behind it and look forward to a tasting. Kanpai!

Included
Tour a Sake brewery

Learn all about Japan’s national drink with a Sake brewery tour! Discover the highly skilled craftsmanship behind it and look forward to a tasting. Kanpai!

hotelGrand Chisun (or similar)
Shirakawa-go-village-Japan

After breakfast, visit Takayama Jin'ya, a former Edo-era government building. Afterwards, explore the traditional wooden farmhouses of Hida no Sato Open Air Museum. Then, visit the fairytale village of Shirakawa-go, set against the Japanese Alps. Later, head to Kanazawa. Here, wander the picture-perfect Kenrokuen Garden. Tonight, opt for a seven-course Kaiseki dinner showcasing the region’s renowned seafood and culinary heritage.

mealsBreakfast
Experiences:
Included
Explore Takayama Jin-ya

Visit this former government building and learn all about Japanese Edo-period history as you explore the building’s many entrances, offices and living rooms.

Included
Explore Takayama Jin-ya

Visit this former government building and learn all about Japanese Edo-period history as you explore the building’s many entrances, offices and living rooms.

Included
Visit the Hida no Sato Open Air Museum

Also called Hida Folk Village, this open-air museum showcases 30 traditional farmhouses, many in Gassho-zukuri style, set on a hill overlooking Takayama Valley.

Included
Visit the Hida no Sato Open Air Museum

Also called Hida Folk Village, this open-air museum showcases 30 traditional farmhouses, many in Gassho-zukuri style, set on a hill overlooking Takayama Valley.

Included
Travel back in time in Shirakawa-go

This UNESCO-listed fairytale village in the Japanese Alps features 300-year-old Gassho-zukuri houses and is set against tranquil mountain scenery.

Included
Travel back in time in Shirakawa-go

This UNESCO-listed fairytale village in the Japanese Alps features 300-year-old Gassho-zukuri houses and is set against tranquil mountain scenery.

Included
Explore Kanazawa’s Kenrokuen Garden

Kenrokuen Garden, one of Japan’s top three landscaped gardens, offers stunning seasonal beauty year-round, from spring cherry blossoms to vibrant autumn leaves and winter snowscapes.

Included
Explore Kanazawa’s Kenrokuen Garden

Kenrokuen Garden, one of Japan’s top three landscaped gardens, offers stunning seasonal beauty year-round, from spring cherry blossoms to vibrant autumn leaves and winter snowscapes.

Optional
Flavours of Kanazawa

Delight in a Kaiseki dinner highlighting Kanazawa seafood, fresh local produce, seasonal delicacies, and masterful Japanese culinary artistry.

Optional
Flavours of Kanazawa

Delight in a Kaiseki dinner highlighting Kanazawa seafood, fresh local produce, seasonal delicacies, and masterful Japanese culinary artistry.

hotelMystays Premier Kanazawa (or similar)
Kanazawa-train-station-japan

Explore Kanazawa, a hidden gem city best known for its Nagamachi Samurai District. Visit a former samurai home to learn more about these ancient Japanese warriors! In the afternoon, hop aboard the Shinkansen towards Tokyo. Known for its exceptional speed, this bullet train travels up to 320kph (200mph)! Check into the hotel upon arrival and enjoy a farewell dinner tonight.

mealsBreakfast, Dinner
Experiences:
Included
Visit a Samurai home in Kanazawa

This hidden gem from the Samurai era offers laid-back sightseeing. Explore a preserved Samurai home in the Nagamachi District to uncover Japan's warrior history.

Included
Visit a Samurai home in Kanazawa

This hidden gem from the Samurai era offers laid-back sightseeing. Explore a preserved Samurai home in the Nagamachi District to uncover Japan's warrior history.

Included
Take the Shinkansen to Tokyo

Travel from Kanazawa to Tokyo on the lightning-fast Shinkansen bullet train. Sit back, relax, and enjoy this included journey!

Included
Take the Shinkansen to Tokyo

Travel from Kanazawa to Tokyo on the lightning-fast Shinkansen bullet train. Sit back, relax, and enjoy this included journey!

Included
Enjoy a farewell dinner in Tokyo

Reminisce about the countless adventures over the last 12 days with your newfound travel buddies over a farewell dinner in Tokyo.

Included
Enjoy a farewell dinner in Tokyo

Reminisce about the countless adventures over the last 12 days with your newfound travel buddies over a farewell dinner in Tokyo.

hotelHotel Kazusaya (or similar)
Tokyo-city-Japan

After an unforgettable 13 days of exploring Japan’s highlights and hidden gems, the tour comes to an end this morning after breakfast. Expat Explore wishes you a safe journey onward and hopes to see you on tour with us again soon. Sayōnara!

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Tour Highlights

Included Experience
Enjoy a welcome dinner at an Izakaya
Enjoy a welcome dinner at an Izakaya

Celebrate your first night in Japan at a lively Izakaya pub. Enjoy drinks, yakitori, edamame, grilled fish, and more with fellow travellers!

Included Experience
Snap pictures of Mount Fuji
Snap pictures of Mount Fuji

Make a photo stop in Hakone where you can enjoy excellent views, and snap amazing pictures, of the famous Mount Fuji - Japan’s iconic volcano.

Included Experience
Explore Osaka and its famous Dotonbori district
Explore Osaka and its famous Dotonbori district

Discover this city famous for its vibrant nightlife, street food and shopping. Explore the Dotonbori district, filled with neon lights and abuzz with activity!

Included Experience
Experience Kyoto
Experience Kyoto

Spend two nights in Japan’s former capital. Rich in history, temples, shrines, gardens, and ancient culture, this captivating city offers unparalleled insight into traditional Japan.

Included Experience
Take the Shinkansen to Tokyo
Take the Shinkansen to Tokyo

Travel from Kanazawa to Tokyo on the lightning-fast Shinkansen bullet train. Sit back, relax, and enjoy this included journey!

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32 Included Experiences!

  • Enjoy a welcome dinner at an Izakaya
  • See Tokyo on a sightseeing tour
  • Embark on city sightseeing tours of Kamakura and Hakone
  • Snap pictures of Mount Fuji
  • Take in the views from Nihondaira
  • Visit a green tea plantation
  • Tour a miso factory
  • See a Ninja demonstration
  • Experience the world of Sumo
  • Explore Osaka and its famous Dotonbori district
  • Visit the Himeji Castle
  • Enjoy an Okonomiyaki dinner
  • Walk along the Kintaikyo Bridge
  • Visit the Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima Island
  • Explore the Peace Memorial Park and Museum
  • Explore Kurashiki
  • Experience Kyoto
  • Wander through the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
  • Visit Fushimi Inari Taisha
  • Explore the Kiyomizu Temple
  • Discover Kinkakuji
  • Visit Genkyuen Garden in Hikone
  • Visit Gujo
  • Experience Edo-period Japan in Takayama
  • Tour a Sake brewery
  • Explore Takayama Jin-ya
  • Visit the Hida no Sato Open Air Museum
  • Travel back in time in Shirakawa-go
  • Explore Kanazawa’s Kenrokuen Garden
  • Visit a Samurai home in Kanazawa
  • Take the Shinkansen to Tokyo
  • Enjoy a farewell dinner in Tokyo

Optional Experiences

Enhance your tour with these carefully selected optional experiences. Each one is designed to add depth and excitement to your journey, allowing you to customize your adventure according to your interests.

Book On Tour
Tokyo+US$9,000

Marvel at panoramic city views from the Skytree Tower, visit Omoide Yokocho and enjoy a walking tour of the bustling Shinjuku City.

Pre-Book
Wagyu Beef Feast in OsakaUS$18,000

Indulge in a multi-course dinner featuring various cuts of exceptional Matsusaka Wagyu beef - one of the best cuts of beef in the world!

Pre-Book
An Evening in KyotoUS$20,000

Immerse yourself in the Gion district’s age-old traditions with a Geisha performance, tea ceremony, and more! After, savour a delectable dinner.

Pre-Book
Flavours of KanazawaUS$11,000

Delight in a Kaiseki dinner highlighting Kanazawa seafood, fresh local produce, seasonal delicacies, and masterful Japanese culinary artistry.

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Standard Tour Cost US$2,930
Total Price US$2,930

Price is based on a sharing twin room. Single room (optional).

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Full payment is required on tours starting within the next 60 days

Price Breakdown
Standard Tour Cost US$2,930
Total Price US$2,930

Price is based on a sharing twin room. Single room (optional).

Contact Us

Full payment is required on tours starting within the next 60 days

Price Breakdown
Standard Tour Cost US$2,930
Total Price US$2,930

Price is based on a sharing twin room. Single room (optional).

Contact Us

Full payment is required on tours starting within the next 60 days

Accommodation

We partner with a range of hand-picked hotels in each destination. The hotels listed below are those we stay at most frequently. However, you may stay at different hotels of a similar standard. 

A confirmed list of hotels is emailed to all travellers prior to their tour departure. To extend your stay in Tokyo, click here to book pre and post-tour accommodation through our partner Booking.com.

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Amazing trip with a great tour leader and fantastic group

Our tour leader Jamie was amazing. He was super organized and provided us with lots of information and details about all the fantastic places we visited. He was always there to ans...

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5 Jun 2025
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Highlights of Japan April 2025 my most memorable trip

This incredible journey through Japan with EXPAT felt like a beautiful story one that unfolded across cities,castles,mountains & quiet temples. From neon energy of Tokyo,Dotonbori ...

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4 Jun 2025
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Awesome Trip

The trip was great, couldn't ask for a better tour. Cherry Blossom season is the time to go as the scenery is just beautiful. The Japanese people are as friendly as you could want....

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Frequently Asked Questions

No, you will need to make your own arrangements to get to the meeting destination for the first day of your tour. Make sure you keep departure times and possible delays in mind when booking flights. Please click here to visit Skyscanner - a useful tool for comparing prices from the vast majority of airlines.

When you book for more than one person, we will by default group you together in the same room(s), unless you request single supplements or specifically request us not to. 

If there are unequal numbers (3, 5, 7 etc.) then the remaining traveller will be roomed with another passenger of the same gender. Please note that minors under the age of 18 cannot share with another traveller outside of your group's booking.

If you are making separate bookings and would like to share the same room(s), please send us an email with the booking references for each of the travellers and the details of your preferred rooming allocation.

Yes, and you are responsible for arranging your own insurance. Passengers and their personal property travel with Expat Explore solely at their own risk. A suitable insurance policy should provide adequate cover for medical expenses arising through illness or accident prior to or during the holiday, and loss of holiday monies through cancellation or curtailment of the holiday or other insurable reasons. Clients should ensure that there are no exclusion clauses limiting protection for the type of activities in their tour. 

For a relatively small price, travel insurance provides you with the peace of mind so that you can enjoy your tour without any worries. To receive a quote from our preferred travel insurance partner please visit World Nomads*.

For more information on what to look for in a travel insurance policy, click here.

While Expat Explore cannot assist with booking pre or post-tour accommodation, we have partnered with Booking.com for affordable accommodation options prior to and after the tour. 

If you would like to receive the hotel list in advance so that you can book accommodation at or nearby the start hotel, please request this by sending an email to info@expatexplore.com with your booking reference.

Expat Explore can provide travellers requiring visas with visa support documents on a request basis. Please note that you are required to pay for your tour in full in order to receive the documents. This is an embassy/consulate requirement by law. Once you have received confirmation that your booking has been paid in full, you can request your visa support documents by emailing info@expatexplore.com - please allow up to 10 working days to receive these documents.

All travellers are required to carry their own bags. Our walking tours can last up to 3 hours and certain places involve walking up and down stairs. We want you to enjoy your tour, so read through the itinerary thoroughly and make your own conclusions as to whether you feel that you are fit and healthy enough.

Our tours are not suitable for young children, so we set a minimum age limit of 10 years old. However, at the discretion of Expat Explore we may consider younger children on certain tours if they meet certain criteria and a request is received in writing via email for consideration. Expat Explore reserves the absolute right to accept or decline a booking at our discretion.

Your deposit secures your spot on tour and locks in the price you pay. Although the deposit you pay at the time of booking is non-refundable, you're protected by our 10-Day Money-Back Guarantee – a full refund if you cancel within 10 days of making your booking.

For more information, please refer to the 10-Day Money-Back Guarantee in our Terms & Conditions.

Before the tour starts, you will receive an email from us requesting your dietary requirements. There is always a vegetarian option available. We try as much as we can to offer you the traditional local cuisine.

No, you will need to make your own arrangements to get to the meeting point for the first day of your tour. We have partnered with Welcome Pickups to secure a hassle-free service. You will be met at the arrivals gate by your driver. Your driver will track your flight, so they'll wait for you even if it's delayed. Please click here to book an airport transfer.

This is up to you and will vary depending on how much you wish to spend on snacks, drinks, souvenirs etc. We do not include entrance fees to attractions and museums. We do, however, provide you with free time to see everything you want, and our tour leaders will have all the information on pricing and locations so you can manage your own budget. Please refer to your tours specific pre-departure information and optional excursions guide for further details.