About this trip
Thirteen days across Japan covering the places that make it onto every list for good reason, plus a few that don't. You'll ride bullet trains between cities, swap Tokyo's neon for Kyoto's temples, and spend a night at a monastery on Mt Koya.
Expect a proper mix of pace and mood: crowded scrambles in Shibuya one day, a quiet onsen soak or a Buddhist shrine the next. Hakone brings a shot at Mt Fuji views, Takayama an old town worth wandering slowly, and Hiroshima's Peace Park a more sobering stop.
It's a group trip built around the country's big-name moments, from Osaka's street food to a night in a mountain monastery, so there's plenty of variety but also plenty of ground to cover.
What you'll do
- Cross Shibuya's famous scramble crossing in Tokyo
- Stay overnight at a monastery on Mt Koya
- Ride the bullet train between major cities
- Take in Mt Fuji views from Hakone
- Wander Takayama's old town
- Visit Hiroshima's Peace Park and sample Osaka's street food
- Covers a lot of ground in 13 days, with regular city-to-city travel by train
- Mixes high-energy stops like Shibuya with quieter temple and monastery time
- Suits travellers who want the major sights covered rather than a slow, single-base trip
Worth it if you value a cracking guide and curated experiences over leisurely exploration. Think twice if you dislike fast-paced itineraries or worry about accommodation consistency.
- Guide Fi or Tom genuinely exceptional: local knowledge, restaurant recommendations, group bonding, and keeping people safe throughout.
- Included activities thoughtfully designed; paid add-ons like Kobe beef available but worth budgeting extra for quality experiences.
- Very fast-paced itinerary with much packed in; one accommodation felt cramped, so expect variable room standards.
- Trip manager Fi handles logistics brilliantly and group dynamics bond well, but this suits sociable travellers.
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Departing in Sep is cheapest — from £2,385, about 49% below the priciest month (Oct).
Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Tokyo · 18 Sept – 19 Sept
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