Always wanted to experience Japan but felt it was pricey? No longer! This super-affordable 11-day introduction to the Land of the Rising Sun is the solution. Travel by train to introduce yourself to Tokyo nightlife, the famous geisha district of Kyoto, and the iconic floating torii gate of Miyajima. Experience the country’s traditions and cutting-edge modernity with lots of free time. Discover Japan with a group of like-minded adventurers and you’ll never want to come home.
Day 1 Tokyo
Arrive at any time.
Day 2 Tokyo
Get your bearings with an orientation walk before enjoying free time to explore buzzing Tokyo. Opt to check out Yoyogi Park, Asakusa shrine, quirky Harajuku, Shibuya Crossing, or explore the city’s myriad shops and cafÉs.
Day 3 Tokyo/Takayama
Travel to picturesque Takayama and take in the quaint streets of the old town – lined with sake breweries and craft shops – on a CEO-led orientation walk. Enjoy the rest of the day to explore the area. In the evening, kick back and relax in a traditional inn – complete with tatami floors and Japanese futons.
Day 4 Takayama/Kyoto
Board a train to Japan’s imperial capital. Arrive in Kyoto and spend the rest of the day discovering this historic city. In the evening, opt to pick up a local brew and chill out riverside or check out one of Kyoto’s many bars.
Day 5 Kyoto
Explore this culturally-rich city with a free day. Opt to visit some of Kyoto’s beautiful temples, participate in a tea ceremony, or take a calligraphy class. Enjoy a final night out in Kyoto with the group.
Day 6 Kyoto
Explore this culturally-rich city with a free day. Opt to visit some of Kyoto’s beautiful temples, participate in a tea ceremony, or take a calligraphy class.
Day 7 Kyoto/Hiroshima
Travel to Hiroshima and opt to visit the Peace Park and Museum to learn more about the tragic history of this city.
Day 8 Hiroshima
Take a ferry to the sacred island of Miyajima to see the famous floating torii gate and meet the friendly local deer. Opt to go for an easy hike around Mt Misen, and be sure to sample some oysters – a regional specialty.
Day 9 Hiroshima/Osaka
Board a train to Osaka, one of Japan’s culinary capitals. Enjoy free time in this diverse city. Don’t miss the chance to try takoyaki, one of the city’s best-loved street foods.
Day 10 Osaka
Get out and explore the city. Opt to tour a ramen museum, visit the Osaka castle, or browse Umeda’s many shops. Be sure to experience Osaka’s buzzing nightlife on a final night out with the group.
Day 11 Osaka
Depart at any time. We highly recommend booking post-accommodation to fully experience this vibrant city.
Departure Date | Return Date | Availability | Price |
23/02/2019 | 05/03/2019 | 0 | £1599.00 |
02/03/2019 | 12/03/2019 | 1 | £1599.00 |
09/03/2019 | 19/03/2019 | 0 | £1599.00 |
16/03/2019 | 26/03/2019 | 0 | £1669.00 |
21/03/2019 | 31/03/2019 | 1 | £1669.00 |
23/03/2019 | 02/04/2019 | 0 | £1669.00 |
28/03/2019 | 07/04/2019 | 0 | £1669.00 |
30/03/2019 | 09/04/2019 | 0 | £1669.00 |
04/04/2019 | 14/04/2019 | 1 | £1729.00 |
06/04/2019 | 16/04/2019 | 0 | £1729.00 |
11/04/2019 | 21/04/2019 | 0 | £1729.00 |
13/04/2019 | 23/04/2019 | 8 | £1729.00 |
18/04/2019 | 28/04/2019 | 4 | £1729.00 |
20/04/2019 | 30/04/2019 | 0 | £1729.00 |
25/04/2019 | 05/05/2019 | 3 | £1335.20 |
27/04/2019 | 07/05/2019 | 4 | £1669.00 |
02/05/2019 | 12/05/2019 | 5 | £1669.00 |
04/05/2019 | 14/05/2019 | 8 | £1669.00 |
09/05/2019 | 19/05/2019 | 8 | £1335.20 |
11/05/2019 | 21/05/2019 | 6 | £1669.00 |
18/05/2019 | 28/05/2019 | 0 | £1669.00 |
25/05/2019 | 04/06/2019 | 0 | £1669.00 |
01/06/2019 | 11/06/2019 | 6 | £1669.00 |
08/06/2019 | 18/06/2019 | 12 | £1669.00 |
15/06/2019 | 25/06/2019 | 7 | £1669.00 |
22/06/2019 | 02/07/2019 | 16 | £1669.00 |
29/06/2019 | 09/07/2019 | 8 | £1669.00 |
04/07/2019 | 14/07/2019 | 16 | £1669.00 |
06/07/2019 | 16/07/2019 | 12 | £1669.00 |
11/07/2019 | 21/07/2019 | 15 | £1669.00 |
13/07/2019 | 23/07/2019 | 14 | £1669.00 |
18/07/2019 | 28/07/2019 | 16 | £1669.00 |
20/07/2019 | 30/07/2019 | 12 | £1669.00 |
27/07/2019 | 06/08/2019 | 6 | £1669.00 |
03/08/2019 | 13/08/2019 | 11 | £1669.00 |
10/08/2019 | 20/08/2019 | 13 | £1669.00 |
17/08/2019 | 27/08/2019 | 16 | £1669.00 |
24/08/2019 | 03/09/2019 | 9 | £1669.00 |
31/08/2019 | 10/09/2019 | 15 | £1669.00 |
05/09/2019 | 15/09/2019 | 15 | £1669.00 |
07/09/2019 | 17/09/2019 | 14 | £1669.00 |
12/09/2019 | 22/09/2019 | 14 | £1669.00 |
14/09/2019 | 24/09/2019 | 16 | £1669.00 |
19/09/2019 | 29/09/2019 | 12 | £1669.00 |
21/09/2019 | 01/10/2019 | 9 | £1669.00 |
28/09/2019 | 08/10/2019 | 16 | £1669.00 |
03/10/2019 | 13/10/2019 | 12 | £1669.00 |
05/10/2019 | 15/10/2019 | 12 | £1669.00 |
12/10/2019 | 22/10/2019 | 7 | £1669.00 |
19/10/2019 | 29/10/2019 | 16 | £1729.00 |
24/10/2019 | 03/11/2019 | 16 | £1729.00 |
26/10/2019 | 05/11/2019 | 16 | £1729.00 |
02/11/2019 | 12/11/2019 | 15 | £1729.00 |
09/11/2019 | 19/11/2019 | 16 | £1729.00 |
16/11/2019 | 26/11/2019 | 6 | £1599.00 |
23/11/2019 | 03/12/2019 | 15 | £1599.00 |
30/11/2019 | 10/12/2019 | 15 | £1599.00 |
07/12/2019 | 17/12/2019 | 16 | £1599.00 |
14/12/2019 | 24/12/2019 | 14 | £1599.00 |
21/12/2019 | 31/12/2019 | 16 | £1599.00 |
28/12/2019 | 07/01/2020 | 13 | £1599.00 |
04/01/2020 | 14/01/2020 | 16 | £1599.00 |
18/01/2020 | 28/01/2020 | 15 | £1599.00 |
15/02/2020 | 25/02/2020 | 16 | £1599.00 |
22/02/2020 | 03/03/2020 | 16 | £1599.00 |
29/02/2020 | 10/03/2020 | 16 | £1599.00 |
07/03/2020 | 17/03/2020 | 16 | £1599.00 |
14/03/2020 | 24/03/2020 | 16 | £1599.00 |
19/03/2020 | 29/03/2020 | 16 | £1669.00 |
21/03/2020 | 31/03/2020 | 16 | £1669.00 |
24/03/2020 | 03/04/2020 | 16 | £1669.00 |
26/03/2020 | 05/04/2020 | 14 | £1669.00 |
28/03/2020 | 07/04/2020 | 15 | £1669.00 |
31/03/2020 | 10/04/2020 | 16 | £1669.00 |
02/04/2020 | 12/04/2020 | 13 | £1729.00 |
04/04/2020 | 14/04/2020 | 14 | £1729.00 |
07/04/2020 | 17/04/2020 | 14 | £1729.00 |
09/04/2020 | 19/04/2020 | 16 | £1729.00 |
11/04/2020 | 21/04/2020 | 16 | £1729.00 |
14/04/2020 | 24/04/2020 | 16 | £1729.00 |
16/04/2020 | 26/04/2020 | 16 | £1729.00 |
18/04/2020 | 28/04/2020 | 16 | £1729.00 |
23/04/2020 | 03/05/2020 | 16 | £1669.00 |
25/04/2020 | 05/05/2020 | 16 | £1669.00 |
30/04/2020 | 10/05/2020 | 16 | £1669.00 |
02/05/2020 | 12/05/2020 | 16 | £1669.00 |
07/05/2020 | 17/05/2020 | 16 | £1669.00 |
09/05/2020 | 19/05/2020 | 16 | £1669.00 |
16/05/2020 | 26/05/2020 | 16 | £1669.00 |
23/05/2020 | 02/06/2020 | 16 | £1669.00 |
30/05/2020 | 09/06/2020 | 16 | £1669.00 |
06/06/2020 | 16/06/2020 | 16 | £1669.00 |
13/06/2020 | 23/06/2020 | 16 | £1669.00 |
20/06/2020 | 30/06/2020 | 15 | £1669.00 |
27/06/2020 | 07/07/2020 | 16 | £1669.00 |
02/07/2020 | 12/07/2020 | 14 | £1669.00 |
04/07/2020 | 14/07/2020 | 16 | £1669.00 |
09/07/2020 | 19/07/2020 | 16 | £1669.00 |
11/07/2020 | 21/07/2020 | 16 | £1669.00 |
16/07/2020 | 26/07/2020 | 16 | £1669.00 |
18/07/2020 | 28/07/2020 | 13 | £1669.00 |
25/07/2020 | 04/08/2020 | 16 | £1669.00 |
01/08/2020 | 11/08/2020 | 16 | £1669.00 |
08/08/2020 | 18/08/2020 | 16 | £1669.00 |
15/08/2020 | 25/08/2020 | 16 | £1669.00 |
20/08/2020 | 30/08/2020 | 16 | £1669.00 |
22/08/2020 | 01/09/2020 | 16 | £1669.00 |
29/08/2020 | 08/09/2020 | 16 | £1669.00 |
03/09/2020 | 13/09/2020 | 16 | £1669.00 |
05/09/2020 | 15/09/2020 | 16 | £1669.00 |
10/09/2020 | 20/09/2020 | 16 | £1669.00 |
12/09/2020 | 22/09/2020 | 16 | £1669.00 |
17/09/2020 | 27/09/2020 | 16 | £1669.00 |
19/09/2020 | 29/09/2020 | 16 | £1669.00 |
26/09/2020 | 06/10/2020 | 16 | £1669.00 |
01/10/2020 | 11/10/2020 | 16 | £1669.00 |
03/10/2020 | 13/10/2020 | 16 | £1669.00 |
10/10/2020 | 20/10/2020 | 16 | £1669.00 |
17/10/2020 | 27/10/2020 | 16 | £1729.00 |
22/10/2020 | 01/11/2020 | 16 | £1729.00 |
24/10/2020 | 03/11/2020 | 16 | £1729.00 |
31/10/2020 | 10/11/2020 | 16 | £1729.00 |
07/11/2020 | 17/11/2020 | 16 | £1729.00 |
14/11/2020 | 24/11/2020 | 16 | £1729.00 |
21/11/2020 | 01/12/2020 | 16 | £1599.00 |
28/11/2020 | 08/12/2020 | 16 | £1599.00 |
05/12/2020 | 15/12/2020 | 16 | £1599.00 |
12/12/2020 | 22/12/2020 | 16 | £1599.00 |
19/12/2020 | 29/12/2020 | 16 | £1599.00 |
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