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Highlights of Japan Adventure - 17 days
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Highlights
Tokyo - Take in the city's ancient and modern sights, from Senso-ji to Shibuya & Harajuku, join a sushi rolling class and play retro games in Electric City, Akihabara
Nagano - Relax in an authentic Onsen, try your skills at Origami, see the iconic snow monkeys and stay for two nights in a traditional ryokan
Hakone - Cruise Lake Ashi aboard a pirate ship and enjoy majestic views of Mount Fuji from the Hakone cable car
Osaka - Visit spectacular Osaka Castle, munch your way through Dotonbori and explore the Shinsekai district
Koyasan - Spend a night at an authentic Buddhist temple, join a meditation session and morning prayer, and explore a spooky cemetery
Kyoto - Uncover all the highlights of this ancient city, from the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest to the Golden Pavilion, and enjoy a samurai masterclass
Nara - Feed the friendly deer of Nara Park and take in some of the area's temples and shrines on a day trip from Kyoto
Hiroshima - Pay your respects at the memorials to the atomic bomb, and take the ferry to nearby Miyajima Island
Kyoto - Uncover all the highlights of this ancient city, from the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest to the Golden Pavilion, and enjoy a samurai masterclass
Nara - Feed the friendly deer of Nara Park and take in some of the area's temples and shrines on a day trip from Kyoto
Hiroshima - Pay your respects at the memorials to the atomic bomb, and take the ferry to nearby Miyajima Island
17 daysDuration
Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants
16 peopleMaximum group size
18 - 49 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Moderate
Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.
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Ends
Tokyo, Japan
Osaka, Japan
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What's Included
Accommodation
16 nights accommodation.
Dorm price includes - 3 nights 4-person dorm in a hostel in Tokyo, 2 nights 4-person en suite room in a Ryokan in Nagano, 1 night 4-person en suite dorm in a hostel in Hakone, 3 nights twin/double room in a 3-star hotel in Osaka, 1 night 4-person room at a Buddhist temple in Koyasan, 4 nights twin/double en suite room in a hostel in Kyoto, & 2 nights twin en suite room at a hostel in Hiroshima.
Twin/Double/Single price includes - 12 nights private en suite rooms, 2 nights 4-person en suite room in a Ryokan in Nagano, 1 night 4-person en suite dorm in a hostel in Hakone, 1 night 4-person room at a Buddhist temple in Koyasan.
Meals
16 breakfasts, 2 lunches & 2 dinners
Transport
All transportation in private and public vehicles, including buses, bullet trains, local trains, subways, cable cars, a pirate ship & more
Guide
Escorted by a tour leader, with local guides for included sightseeing
Others
Guided Tokyo city tourSushi rolling class in TokyoOrigami experience in NaganoSoba noodles masterclass in NaganoJigokudani Snow Monkeys & Shiga Kogen National Park in Nagano (Shiga Kogen National park is included for summer departures only)Lake Ashi pirate ship cruise & Mount Fuji cable car in HakoneVisit to Osaka CastleKoyasan temple stay, including meditation, night cemetery walk, morning prayer & fire ceremonyNight tour of Kyoto's geisha districtKyoto sightseeing including Arishiyama Bamboo Forest, Kinkakuji Golden Pavillion Temple & Fushimi Inari ShrineSamurai experience in KyotoKyoto tea ceremonyNara deer park & templesHiroshima Peace Museum & Atomic DomeMiyajima IslandYour carbon emissions - offset! (Our partner accurately measures the CO2 emissions of your tour and 100% offset them through planting the required amount of trees)Note: This tour is operated in conjunction with our trusted partner and you will join travellers from different operators, not solely On The Go
Itinerary
GROUP TOUR (FOR AGES 18 - 49): Discover Japan on this 17-day adventure, taking in Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima, Mount Fuji and more. Discover iconic landmarks like Tokyo's Senso-ji and Kyoto's Golden Pavilion. Stay in a traditional ryokan in Nagano, take a dip in an authentic Onsen and come face to face with inquisitive snow monkeys. Ride a cable car over Mount Fuji, visit Osaka Castle and wield a samurai sword at a masterclass. Learn to roll sushi, spend a night at a working Buddhist temple in Koyasan, pay your respects to the victims of the atomic bomb in Hiroshima, feed the deer of Nara Park and explore Miyajima Island, plus so much more.
day 1Tokyo
Kon’nichiwa and welcome to Tokyo! On arrival, make your own way to our start hostel for check in. You'll have ample time to rest before we get together with the group for a welcome dinner at around 19:00, so you can get to know everyone before our adventure begins tomorrow. Please note: This tour is designed for younger travellers looking for a backpacker-style experience and to meet like-minded people. The average age on this tour is around 21 - 35, and we are unfortunately unable to take any travellers over the age of 49. We have lots of group tours across our destinations that are suitable for travellers of all ages, browse our website or get in touch to find the perfect trip!
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