About this trip
Seventeen days across Japan, from Tokyo's neon streets to snow-dusted mountain temples, with a group leader guiding you the whole way. This is a fully guided trip built around contrast — futuristic cities one day, centuries-old shrines and monasteries the next.
You'll get properly hands-on: rolling your own sushi, taking a sword lesson from a samurai instructor, and spending a night with monks in a temple that's stood for a thousand years. Alongside that, there's time in Hiroshima to sit with its history, and stops to see the wild deer in Nara and Miyajima.
What you'll do
- Explore Tokyo's streets and neon districts
- Watch monkeys bathe in hot springs
- Roll your own sushi
- Take a sword lesson from a samurai instructor
- Stay overnight with monks in a 1000-year-old Buddhist temple
- See the deer in Nara and Miyajima
- Fully guided throughout, with a group leader from arrival
- Easy pace, suited to those who want culture and sights without physical strain
- Shared rooms throughout the 17 days
Worth it if you want a well-paced introduction to Japan with standout guides and cultural highlights. Think twice if you need significant downtime—the itinerary is packed.
- Guide quality makes or breaks it: Becca, Dan, Tommy, and Adam consistently praised for knowledge, energy, and making people feel included.
- Activities genuinely memorable: snow monkeys, samurai sword training, kimono wearing, and organic local experiences like impromptu gigs included.
- Fast pace throughout—something exciting daily means minimal downtime to rest or explore independently at your own speed.
- Logistics handled seamlessly: transport, accommodation in clean well-located hostels, and metro navigation require no stress from your end.
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Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Tokyo · 7 Aug – 8 Aug
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