About this trip
Eleven days across Japan by bullet train, built for travellers who want to see the country without the usual price tag. You move between Tokyo, Kyoto and Miyajima, taking in the contrast between neon-lit city nights and centuries-old streets.
There's a solid amount of free time built in, so you can peel off to explore on your own alongside the group sightseeing.
Good fit if you want an affordable, sociable first look at Japan rather than a deep dive into any one region.
What you'll do
- Travel between cities by high-speed train
- Take in Tokyo's nightlife
- Walk Kyoto's Gion, the historic geisha district
- See the floating torii gate at Miyajima
- Free time throughout to explore independently
- Pitched as a budget-friendly way to see Japan
- Group travel with a mix of guided stops and free time
- Fast-moving itinerary — you cover a lot of ground by train in 11 days
Worth it if you're independent, enjoy free time, and research ahead. Think twice if you need hand-held structure or want frequent group bonding.
- Guide quality varies brilliantly; standout CEOs go above and beyond, making the trip genuinely special.
- Itinerary lacks detail pre-tour; you'll need to plan what to eat and visit at each stop yourself.
- Minimal group activities means less bonding than other G Adventures tours; you're largely left to explore solo.
- Time allocations at sites feel arbitrary; some places warrant longer, others shorter visits than scheduled.
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Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Tokyo · 31 Jul – 1 Aug
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