SHORTLIST

Discover Japan

From the towers and gadgets of Tokyo to the serenity of sacred shrines and the soaring beauty of Mt Fuji, this tour provides the perfect blend of guided excursions and free time to explore this fascinating region at your own pace. Linger in the gardens of Kyoto, shoot through the mountain air on a Shinkansen bullet train, and stay in a traditional Japanese Inn.
Tour details
Tour Provider G Adventures
Price From
$6,540
Number of Days
14
Start Location
Tokyo, Japan
End Location
Tokyo, Japan
Age Range
Avg. 30+
Group Size
1 to 16
Tour Style
Standard
Tour Themes
Virtuoso
Physical Rating
Moderate
Itinerary Open all
Day 1 - Tokyo
Arrive at any time.
Day 2 - Tokyo/Kanazawa
In the morning collect your JR Pass. Board a bullet train for Kanazawa in the afternoon. The evening is yours to explore, or opt to attend a dinner with the group.
Day 3 - Kanazawa
Explore the city's well-preserved geisha district. Then, stroll through Keroku-en, ranked one of the nation's top three gardens before exploring the historic Nagamachi samurai district.
Day 4 - Kanazawa/Takayama
Arrive in picturesque Takayama and relax in the traditional Japanese inn.
Day 5 - Takayama
Explore the Hida No Sato traditional folk village, and walk the quaint streets of the old town – lined with sake breweries and craft shops. Enjoy the rest of the day to explore the area.
Day 6 - Takayama/Hiroshima
Arrive in Hiroshima and visit the Peace Park and Museum to learn more about the tragic history of this city.
Day 7 - Hiroshima
Take a ferry to the sacred island of Miyajima to see the famous floating Torii Gate and meet the friendly local deer.
Day 8 - Hiroshima/Kyoto
Travel to historic Kyoto. Explore the marvellous Fushimi Inari shrine and walk under thousands of torii gates.
Day 9 - Kyoto
Wander the impressive Nijo Castle and gardens before visiting Kyoto's iconic Kinkaku-ji Golden Pavilion.
Day 10 - Kyoto
Spend a full free day discovering the Zen gardens, huge wooden temples, pagodas and shrines of Kyoto. Opt to enjoy the Zen gardens of Ryoan-ji and the Silver Pavilion, and take a leisurely stroll down the lovely Philosopher’s path to Nanzen-ji.
Day 11 - Kyoto/Fujikawaguchiko
Travel to the Mt Fuji region and enjoy optional walks around Lake Kawaguchi. Savour an amazing multi-course Japanese kaiseki dinner.
Day 12 - Fujikawaguchiko/Tokyo
Enjoy a morning in Kawaguchiko exploring the Five Lakes region on foot. Later, travel to Tokyo by train.
Day 13 - Tokyo
Explore buzzing Tokyo with a free day.
Day 14 - Tokyo
Depart at any time. We highly recommend booking post-accommodation to fully experience this vibrant city.
Inclusions
  • Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Wellness Moment: Onsen Spa Visit, Kawaguchiko Your Discover Moment: Tokyo
  • Higashi Geisha District visit
  • Kenroku-en garden visit
  • Nagamachi Samurai District walk
  • Hida No Sato folk village visit
  • Hiroshima Peace Park and Museum visit
  • Miyajima Island excursion
  • Nijo Castle and gardens visit
  • Kinkaku-ji Golden Pavilion visit
  • Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine visit
  • Lake Kawaguchiko (Five Lakes Region) walk
  • Kaiseki dinner
  • Japan Rail (JR) pass (14 days)
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Departure dates
All pp pricing is based on twin share occupancy. Single supplements will apply
Start End Availability Price NZD
28 Feb 2025 13 Mar 2025 8 $6,540
02 Mar 2025 15 Mar 2025 5 $6,540
07 Mar 2025 20 Mar 2025 7 $6,540
08 Mar 2025 21 Mar 2025 14 $6,540
16 Mar 2025 29 Mar 2025 1 $7,237
21 Mar 2025 03 Apr 2025 1 $7,237
22 Mar 2025 04 Apr 2025 3 $7,237
04 Apr 2025 17 Apr 2025 8 $7,868
05 Apr 2025 18 Apr 2025 13 $7,868
06 Apr 2025 19 Apr 2025 4 $7,868
11 Apr 2025 24 Apr 2025 7 $7,868
12 Apr 2025 25 Apr 2025 8 $7,868
13 Apr 2025 26 Apr 2025 9 $7,868
18 Apr 2025 01 May 2025 2 $7,552
19 Apr 2025 02 May 2025 12 $7,552
20 Apr 2025 03 May 2025 11 $7,552
25 Apr 2025 08 May 2025 10 $7,552
26 Apr 2025 09 May 2025 15 $7,552
27 Apr 2025 10 May 2025 9 $7,552
02 May 2025 15 May 2025 9 $7,552
04 May 2025 17 May 2025 12 $7,552
09 May 2025 22 May 2025 8 $7,552
10 May 2025 23 May 2025 13 $7,552
11 May 2025 24 May 2025 10 $7,552
16 May 2025 29 May 2025 11 $7,552
18 May 2025 31 May 2025 7 $7,552
25 May 2025 07 Jun 2025 6 $7,552
30 May 2025 12 Jun 2025 15 $7,552
01 Jun 2025 14 Jun 2025 6 $7,237
08 Jun 2025 21 Jun 2025 15 $7,237
13 Jun 2025 26 Jun 2025 12 $7,237
15 Jun 2025 28 Jun 2025 14 $7,237
22 Jun 2025 05 Jul 2025 13 $7,237
06 Jul 2025 19 Jul 2025 13 $7,847
13 Jul 2025 26 Jul 2025 10 $7,847
20 Jul 2025 02 Aug 2025 15 $7,847
27 Jul 2025 09 Aug 2025 11 $7,847
03 Aug 2025 16 Aug 2025 15 $7,847
17 Aug 2025 30 Aug 2025 15 $7,847
24 Aug 2025 06 Sep 2025 15 $7,847
31 Aug 2025 13 Sep 2025 13 $7,847
05 Sep 2025 18 Sep 2025 10 $7,847
12 Sep 2025 25 Sep 2025 7 $7,847
14 Sep 2025 27 Sep 2025 13 $7,847
21 Sep 2025 04 Oct 2025 7 $7,847
26 Sep 2025 09 Oct 2025 15 $7,847
28 Sep 2025 11 Oct 2025 10 $7,847
03 Oct 2025 16 Oct 2025 5 $7,847
05 Oct 2025 18 Oct 2025 5 $7,847
10 Oct 2025 23 Oct 2025 9 $7,847
12 Oct 2025 25 Oct 2025 4 $7,847
19 Oct 2025 01 Nov 2025 11 $8,189
24 Oct 2025 06 Nov 2025 13 $8,189
31 Oct 2025 13 Nov 2025 15 $8,189
02 Nov 2025 15 Nov 2025 15 $8,189
09 Nov 2025 22 Nov 2025 15 $8,189
16 Nov 2025 29 Nov 2025 15 $8,189
30 Nov 2025 13 Dec 2025 15 $8,189
07 Dec 2025 20 Dec 2025 15 $7,091
21 Dec 2025 03 Jan 2026 11 $7,879
28 Dec 2025 10 Jan 2026 15 $7,879
04 Jan 2026 17 Jan 2026 15 $7,879
18 Jan 2026 31 Jan 2026 15 $7,879
15 Feb 2026 28 Feb 2026 15 $7,879
22 Feb 2026 07 Mar 2026 15 $7,879
28 Feb 2026 13 Mar 2026 15 $7,879
01 Mar 2026 14 Mar 2026 15 $7,879
07 Mar 2026 20 Mar 2026 15 $7,879
08 Mar 2026 21 Mar 2026 15 $7,879
13 Mar 2026 26 Mar 2026 15 $7,879
14 Mar 2026 27 Mar 2026 15 $7,879
15 Mar 2026 28 Mar 2026 15 $7,879
21 Mar 2026 03 Apr 2026 15 $8,719
22 Mar 2026 04 Apr 2026 12 $8,719
27 Mar 2026 09 Apr 2026 15 $8,719
28 Mar 2026 10 Apr 2026 14 $8,719
29 Mar 2026 11 Apr 2026 11 $8,719
04 Apr 2026 17 Apr 2026 12 $9,479
05 Apr 2026 18 Apr 2026 9 $9,479
10 Apr 2026 23 Apr 2026 15 $9,479
12 Apr 2026 25 Apr 2026 15 $9,479
18 Apr 2026 01 May 2026 15 $9,099
19 Apr 2026 02 May 2026 15 $9,099
24 Apr 2026 07 May 2026 15 $9,099
25 Apr 2026 08 May 2026 15 $9,099
26 Apr 2026 09 May 2026 15 $9,099
02 May 2026 15 May 2026 15 $9,099
03 May 2026 16 May 2026 15 $9,099
08 May 2026 21 May 2026 15 $9,099
09 May 2026 22 May 2026 15 $9,099
10 May 2026 23 May 2026 15 $9,099
17 May 2026 30 May 2026 15 $9,099
22 May 2026 04 Jun 2026 15 $9,099
24 May 2026 06 Jun 2026 15 $9,099
29 May 2026 11 Jun 2026 15 $9,099
31 May 2026 13 Jun 2026 15 $9,099
07 Jun 2026 20 Jun 2026 11 $8,719
12 Jun 2026 25 Jun 2026 15 $8,719
14 Jun 2026 27 Jun 2026 15 $8,719
21 Jun 2026 04 Jul 2026 15 $8,719
28 Jun 2026 11 Jul 2026 15 $8,719
05 Jul 2026 18 Jul 2026 15 $8,719
12 Jul 2026 25 Jul 2026 15 $8,719
19 Jul 2026 01 Aug 2026 15 $8,719
26 Jul 2026 08 Aug 2026 15 $8,719
02 Aug 2026 15 Aug 2026 15 $8,719
16 Aug 2026 29 Aug 2026 15 $8,719
23 Aug 2026 05 Sep 2026 15 $8,719
30 Aug 2026 12 Sep 2026 15 $8,719
04 Sep 2026 17 Sep 2026 15 $8,719
06 Sep 2026 19 Sep 2026 15 $8,719
13 Sep 2026 26 Sep 2026 15 $8,719
18 Sep 2026 01 Oct 2026 15 $8,719
20 Sep 2026 03 Oct 2026 15 $8,719
27 Sep 2026 10 Oct 2026 15 $8,719
02 Oct 2026 15 Oct 2026 15 $8,719
04 Oct 2026 17 Oct 2026 15 $8,719
10 Oct 2026 23 Oct 2026 15 $8,719
11 Oct 2026 24 Oct 2026 15 $8,719
16 Oct 2026 29 Oct 2026 15 $9,099
17 Oct 2026 30 Oct 2026 15 $9,099
18 Oct 2026 31 Oct 2026 15 $9,099
25 Oct 2026 07 Nov 2026 15 $9,099
30 Oct 2026 12 Nov 2026 15 $9,099
01 Nov 2026 14 Nov 2026 15 $9,099
08 Nov 2026 21 Nov 2026 15 $9,099
15 Nov 2026 28 Nov 2026 15 $9,099
22 Nov 2026 05 Dec 2026 15 $9,099
06 Dec 2026 19 Dec 2026 15 $7,879
13 Dec 2026 26 Dec 2026 15 $7,879
27 Dec 2026 09 Jan 2027 15 $7,879