About this trip
Fourteen days across Japan, moving between the neon pull of Tokyo, the quiet formality of shrine towns, and the sight of Mt Fuji rising over the mountains.
The pace mixes guided excursions with proper free time, so you're not being marched from stop to stop the whole way — there's room to wander Kyoto's gardens at your own speed or head off on your own for a few hours.
You'll ride a Shinkansen bullet train between cities and spend a night in a traditional Japanese inn, alongside the more standard city sightseeing.
What you'll do
- Explore Tokyo's towers, gadget districts and city energy
- Take in views of Mt Fuji
- Wander the gardens of Kyoto
- Ride the Shinkansen bullet train between cities
- Stay overnight in a traditional Japanese inn
- Visit sacred shrines
- A mix of guided sightseeing and free time to explore independently
- Fully guided group tour, so you'll be travelling with the same group throughout
Worth it if you want expert local guidance, can handle 17k daily steps, and accept basic accommodation with minimal meals included. Think twice if you need frequent included meals, struggle with train travel, or prefer higher-end hotels.
- Guide quality transforms the experience; Aska and Tetsuo provided cultural context, meal suggestions, and scaffolded independent navigation.
- Only one breakfast and one dinner included in 14 days; you'll pay separately for most meals despite premium tour cost.
- Heavy train reliance with luggage up stairs daily and occasional floor sleeping in budget hotels, problematic for older or mobility-limited travellers.
- Itinerary covers major cities and Mt Fuji well; expect 17,000 daily steps and genuine free time to explore independently or rest.
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Departing in Aug is cheapest — from £3,545, about 20% below the priciest month (Sep).
Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Tokyo · 29 Aug – 30 Aug
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