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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	$6,911
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 Discover Moment: Kyoto 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

Start	End	Availability	Price NZD
19 May 2024	01 Jun 2024	4	$8,999
26 May 2024	08 Jun 2024	8	$7,199
02 Jun 2024	15 Jun 2024	9	$7,775
09 Jun 2024	22 Jun 2024	7	$7,775
16 Jun 2024	29 Jun 2024	8	$6,911
30 Jun 2024	13 Jul 2024	11	$7,775
14 Jul 2024	27 Jul 2024	10	$8,639
28 Jul 2024	10 Aug 2024	10	$8,639
11 Aug 2024	24 Aug 2024	5	$8,639
18 Aug 2024	31 Aug 2024	14	$8,639
25 Aug 2024	07 Sep 2024	10	$8,639
01 Sep 2024	14 Sep 2024	10	$8,639
06 Sep 2024	19 Sep 2024	8	$8,639
08 Sep 2024	21 Sep 2024	9	$8,639
15 Sep 2024	28 Sep 2024	7	$8,639
25 Oct 2024	07 Nov 2024	12	$8,999
27 Oct 2024	09 Nov 2024	7	$8,999
03 Nov 2024	16 Nov 2024	7	$9,099
10 Nov 2024	23 Nov 2024	11	$9,099
15 Dec 2024	28 Dec 2024	12	$7,879
22 Dec 2024	04 Jan 2025	13	$7,879
05 Jan 2025	18 Jan 2025	13	$7,879
23 Feb 2025	08 Mar 2025	14	$7,879
28 Feb 2025	13 Mar 2025	15	$7,879
02 Mar 2025	15 Mar 2025	15	$7,879
07 Mar 2025	20 Mar 2025	13	$7,879
09 Mar 2025	22 Mar 2025	11	$7,879
14 Mar 2025	27 Mar 2025	11	$7,879
15 Mar 2025	28 Mar 2025	13	$7,879
16 Mar 2025	29 Mar 2025	13	$8,719
21 Mar 2025	03 Apr 2025	13	$8,719
22 Mar 2025	04 Apr 2025	15	$8,719
23 Mar 2025	05 Apr 2025	12	$8,719
28 Mar 2025	10 Apr 2025	10	$8,719
29 Mar 2025	11 Apr 2025	15	$8,719
30 Mar 2025	12 Apr 2025	7	$8,719
04 Apr 2025	17 Apr 2025	12	$9,479
06 Apr 2025	19 Apr 2025	15	$9,479
11 Apr 2025	24 Apr 2025	13	$9,479
12 Apr 2025	25 Apr 2025	15	$9,479
13 Apr 2025	26 Apr 2025	13	$9,479
18 Apr 2025	01 May 2025	15	$9,099
20 Apr 2025	03 May 2025	15	$9,099
25 Apr 2025	08 May 2025	14	$9,099
26 Apr 2025	09 May 2025	15	$9,099
27 Apr 2025	10 May 2025	15	$9,099
02 May 2025	15 May 2025	13	$9,099
04 May 2025	17 May 2025	15	$9,099
09 May 2025	22 May 2025	15	$9,099
10 May 2025	23 May 2025	15	$9,099
11 May 2025	24 May 2025	15	$9,099
16 May 2025	29 May 2025	15	$9,099
18 May 2025	31 May 2025	15	$9,099
25 May 2025	07 Jun 2025	12	$9,099
30 May 2025	12 Jun 2025	15	$9,099
01 Jun 2025	14 Jun 2025	15	$8,719
08 Jun 2025	21 Jun 2025	15	$8,719
13 Jun 2025	26 Jun 2025	14	$8,719
15 Jun 2025	28 Jun 2025	15	$8,719
22 Jun 2025	05 Jul 2025	15	$8,719
29 Jun 2025	12 Jul 2025	15	$8,719
04 Jul 2025	17 Jul 2025	15	$8,719
06 Jul 2025	19 Jul 2025	15	$8,719
13 Jul 2025	26 Jul 2025	15	$8,719
20 Jul 2025	02 Aug 2025	15	$8,719
27 Jul 2025	09 Aug 2025	15	$8,719
03 Aug 2025	16 Aug 2025	15	$8,719
10 Aug 2025	23 Aug 2025	15	$8,719
17 Aug 2025	30 Aug 2025	15	$8,719
24 Aug 2025	06 Sep 2025	15	$8,719
31 Aug 2025	13 Sep 2025	15	$8,719
05 Sep 2025	18 Sep 2025	15	$8,719
07 Sep 2025	20 Sep 2025	15	$8,719
12 Sep 2025	25 Sep 2025	15	$8,719
14 Sep 2025	27 Sep 2025	15	$8,719
21 Sep 2025	04 Oct 2025	13	$8,719
26 Sep 2025	09 Oct 2025	15	$8,719
28 Sep 2025	11 Oct 2025	15	$8,719
03 Oct 2025	16 Oct 2025	15	$8,719
05 Oct 2025	18 Oct 2025	15	$8,719
10 Oct 2025	23 Oct 2025	15	$8,719
12 Oct 2025	25 Oct 2025	15	$8,719
17 Oct 2025	30 Oct 2025	15	$9,099
19 Oct 2025	01 Nov 2025	15	$9,099
24 Oct 2025	06 Nov 2025	15	$9,099
26 Oct 2025	08 Nov 2025	15	$9,099
31 Oct 2025	13 Nov 2025	15	$9,099
02 Nov 2025	15 Nov 2025	15	$9,099
09 Nov 2025	22 Nov 2025	15	$9,099
16 Nov 2025	29 Nov 2025	15	$9,099
30 Nov 2025	13 Dec 2025	15	$9,099
07 Dec 2025	20 Dec 2025	15	$7,879
21 Dec 2025	03 Jan 2026	15	$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	$7,879
22 Mar 2026	04 Apr 2026	15	$7,879
27 Mar 2026	09 Apr 2026	15	$7,879
28 Mar 2026	10 Apr 2026	15	$7,879
29 Mar 2026	11 Apr 2026	15	$7,879
04 Apr 2026	17 Apr 2026	15	$7,879
05 Apr 2026	18 Apr 2026	15	$7,879
10 Apr 2026	23 Apr 2026	15	$7,879
11 Apr 2026	24 Apr 2026	15	$7,879
12 Apr 2026	25 Apr 2026	15	$7,879
18 Apr 2026	01 May 2026	15	$7,879
19 Apr 2026	02 May 2026	15	$7,879
24 Apr 2026	07 May 2026	15	$7,879
25 Apr 2026	08 May 2026	15	$7,879
26 Apr 2026	09 May 2026	15	$7,879
02 May 2026	15 May 2026	15	$7,879
03 May 2026	16 May 2026	15	$7,879
08 May 2026	21 May 2026	15	$7,879
09 May 2026	22 May 2026	15	$7,879
10 May 2026	23 May 2026	15	$7,879
17 May 2026	30 May 2026	15	$7,879
22 May 2026	04 Jun 2026	15	$7,879
24 May 2026	06 Jun 2026	15	$7,879
29 May 2026	11 Jun 2026	15	$7,879
31 May 2026	13 Jun 2026	15	$7,879
07 Jun 2026	20 Jun 2026	15	$7,879
12 Jun 2026	25 Jun 2026	15	$7,879
14 Jun 2026	27 Jun 2026	15	$7,879
21 Jun 2026	04 Jul 2026	15	$7,879
28 Jun 2026	11 Jul 2026	15	$7,879
05 Jul 2026	18 Jul 2026	15	$7,879
12 Jul 2026	25 Jul 2026	15	$7,879
19 Jul 2026	01 Aug 2026	15	$7,879
26 Jul 2026	08 Aug 2026	15	$7,879
02 Aug 2026	15 Aug 2026	15	$7,879
16 Aug 2026	29 Aug 2026	15	$7,879
23 Aug 2026	05 Sep 2026	15	$7,879
30 Aug 2026	12 Sep 2026	15	$7,879
04 Sep 2026	17 Sep 2026	15	$7,879
06 Sep 2026	19 Sep 2026	15	$7,879
13 Sep 2026	26 Sep 2026	15	$7,879
18 Sep 2026	01 Oct 2026	15	$7,879
20 Sep 2026	03 Oct 2026	15	$7,879
27 Sep 2026	10 Oct 2026	15	$7,879
02 Oct 2026	15 Oct 2026	15	$7,879
04 Oct 2026	17 Oct 2026	15	$7,879
10 Oct 2026	23 Oct 2026	15	$7,879
11 Oct 2026	24 Oct 2026	15	$7,879
16 Oct 2026	29 Oct 2026	15	$7,879
17 Oct 2026	30 Oct 2026	15	$7,879
18 Oct 2026	31 Oct 2026	15	$7,879
25 Oct 2026	07 Nov 2026	15	$7,879
30 Oct 2026	12 Nov 2026	15	$7,879
01 Nov 2026	14 Nov 2026	15	$7,879
08 Nov 2026	21 Nov 2026	15	$7,879
15 Nov 2026	28 Nov 2026	15	$7,879
22 Nov 2026	05 Dec 2026	15	$7,879
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