About this trip
A classic 7-day route through Japan, run as a small group with a maximum of six travellers. That size keeps things personal — no getting lost in a crowd, and more attention from your guide along the way.
Expect a mix of sightseeing, culture and history, with comfortable 3 or 4-star hotels as your base each night. It's a straightforward, well-paced introduction to the country rather than an off-grid adventure.
Suits families and anyone who wants Japan's highlights covered without the logistics of planning it solo, including departures over the Christmas and New Year period.
What you'll do
- Small group capped at 6 travellers for a more personal pace
- Guided sightseeing covering Japan's classic cultural and historical sites
- Comfortable 3 to 4-star hotel stays throughout
- Family-friendly structure suited to a range of ages
- Option to travel over the Christmas and New Year period
- Small group size (max 6) means more individual attention but less flexibility in numbers
- A classic, structured sightseeing itinerary rather than an off-the-beaten-path trip
Worth it if you want knowledgeable guides and smooth logistics. Think twice if you need breathing room between activities.
- Tour guides consistently fluent, patient, and deeply knowledgeable about local culture and history.
- Pre-trip customer service responsive and attentive; agents like Nicole and Emily tailored arrangements well.
- Days are densely packed with minimal downtime; feels like an endurance trip rather than a leisure pace.
- Tokyo gets minimal coverage compared to Kyoto, Osaka and Nara; Mt Fuji visibility depends entirely on weather luck.
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Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Tokyo · 1 Sept – 2 Sept
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