About this trip
Thirteen days moving through Japan's contrasts — from Tokyo's crowded neon streets to snow-dusted temples in the mountains. It's a fully guided group trip that mixes big cities with quieter, older corners of the country.
Expect a proper mix of activity: a sushi-rolling lesson, a samurai sword lesson, a monkey park with hot springs, and a night sleeping in a centuries-old Buddhist temple alongside monks. There's plenty of walking and sightseeing, but nothing physically demanding.
A group leader is with you throughout, and the pace is set up to make new friends easily while someone else handles the logistics of getting between places.
What you'll do
- Explore Tokyo's streets and city energy
- Watch monkeys bathe in hot springs
- Roll your own sushi
- Visit historic shrines and castles
- Get a sword lesson from a samurai master
- Stay overnight with monks in a 1000-year-old temple
- Easy pace, geared towards sightseeing rather than physical activity
- Suited to travellers who want a mix of city buzz and traditional culture
- Fully guided throughout, with a group leader from arrival
Worth it if you want Japan's highlights curated brilliantly with standout guides who genuinely care. Think twice if you need complete spontaneity or travel at your own pace.
- Guides (Becca, Charlie, Dan, Adam) repeatedly praised for knowledge, humour, organisation and genuine care for group wellbeing.
- Perfect balance of structured itinerary covering Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Nagano, Mount Fuji with substantial free time and guide recommendations.
- Group bonding consistently noted; strangers became friends by trip end, strengthening the shared experience across all reviews.
- All logistics handled (transport, accommodation, activities) means zero planning stress but limited control over daily pace or choices.
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Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Tokyo · 20 Jul – 21 Jul
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