About this trip
Fifteen days across Japan, moving between the big, neon-lit cities and the quieter, older places that still hold onto their history. You get Osaka's food and energy alongside Nara's ancient temples and Kyoto's old streets, shrines and traditions.
There's a strong dose of small-town Japan too, from the preserved Edo-period streets of Takayama to the thatched farmhouses of Shirakawago and one of the country's few original castles in Matsumoto. Mount Fuji rounds things out with proper mountain views.
This is a fully guided group trip built around sightseeing and culture, with a pace that suits families and anyone who wants the highlights covered without having to plan the logistics themselves.
What you'll do
- Wander Osaka's bright streets and try its street food
- Visit ancient temples in Nara
- Walk Kyoto's old town among temples and shrines
- Explore Takayama's preserved Edo-period merchant streets
- See the 200-year-old farmhouses of Shirakawago
- Step inside Matsumoto's original castle and view Mount Fuji
- Covers a lot of ground over 15 days, moving between several cities and towns
- Fully guided throughout, suited to those who prefer a set itinerary
- Family-friendly pace with a mix of city sightseeing and historical sites
Worth it if you value slick organisation, genuinely knowledgeable guides, and seeing the main sights. Think twice if you need intimate groups or prefer detailed restaurant guidance.
- Guides consistently praised as warm, knowledgeable, and going beyond expectations to make trips memorable.
- Itinerary well-executed, comprehensive coverage of Japan's main attractions, with free days to explore independently.
- Some hotels had very small rooms; guide occasionally read destination info in monotone, hard to hear.
- Flight and airline changes possible but cost extra; more explicit restaurant and food ordering help would be useful.
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Departing in Aug is cheapest — from £2,310, about 23% below the priciest month (Apr).
Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Osaka · 24 Aug – 25 Aug
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