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Japan In Depth - Footsteps of the Shogun

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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 16
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Tokyo

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sunroute Asakusa Hotel), Hotel (Sunroute Asakusa Hotel (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Trip to Kamakura (£20.00)
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  2. Day 2

    Tokyo

    Meals
    Dinner (Izakaya-style Japanese cuisine at a nearby local restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sunroute Asakusa Hotel), Hotel (Sunroute Asakusa Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa
    • Boat journey on Sumida River
    • Visit Hamarikyu Gardens
    • Visit Meiji Shrine
    • Dinner at local izakaya-style Japanese restaurant

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Harajuku back streets
    • Visit Shibuya Crossing
    • Explore Shinjuku skyscraper district
    Landmarks
    Senso-ji Temple
    Sumida River
    Hamarikyu Gardens
    Meiji Shrine
    Harajuku
    Shibuya Crossing
    Shinjuku
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  3. Day 3

    Hakone National Park - Mount Fuji

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Fuji Hakone Guest House), Hotel (Fuji Hakone Guest House (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Owakudani volcanic crater with sulphur springs
    • Boat ride on Lake Ashi
    • Traditional ryokan accommodation with Japanese bath experience

    Optional Activities

    • Sample eggs boiled in sulphur pools
    • Relax in lakeside restaurants at Moto Hakone
    Landmarks
    Owakudani
    Mount Fuji
    Lake Ashi
    Moto Hakone
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  4. Day 4

    Hakone to Kyoto

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Via Inn Prime Kyotoeki Hachijoguchi), Hotel (Miyako City Kintetsu Kyoto Station (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Geisha dance performance and interaction session
    • Visit Gion geisha district
    Landmarks
    Gion
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  5. Day 5

    Kyoto

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Via Inn Prime Kyotoeki Hachijoguchi), Hotel (Miyako City Kintetsu Kyoto Station (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Ryoan-ji Temple and Zen rock gardens
    • Visit Golden Pavilion
    • Visit Nijo Castle
    • Stroll through Kyoto's streets and canals with tour leader
    Landmarks
    Ryoan-ji Temple
    Golden Pavilion
    Nijo Castle
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  6. Day 6

    Kyoto

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Via Inn Prime Kyotoeki Hachijoguchi), Hotel (Miyako City Kintetsu Kyoto Station (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Boat trip on Hozu River (£30.00)
    • Train to Nara (£10.00) - includes visit to Todai-ji Temple and exploration by foot
    Landmarks
    Todai-ji Temple
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  7. Day 7

    Kyoto to Nagasaki

    Accommodation
    Hotel (S-Peria Hotel Nagasaki), Hotel (Inasayama Kanko Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima
    • Visit atomic bomb museum in Hiroshima

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Hiroshima by street tram
    Landmarks
    Peace Memorial Park
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  8. Day 8

    Nagasaki

    Accommodation
    Hotel (S-Peria Hotel Nagasaki), Hotel (Inasayama Kanko Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Orientation tour of Nagasaki
    • Visit Dejima
    • Visit Glover Gardens

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Gunkanjima 'Battleship Island' Museum
    • Visit Nagasaki Peace Park and Museum
    • Explore Central Nagasaki
    • Visit Spectacles Bridge area
    • Explore China Town
    • Sunset view from Mount Inasa
    Landmarks
    Dejima
    Glover Gardens
    Nagasaki Peace Park
    Mount Inasa
  9. Day 9

    Higashi-Sonogi Tea Region - Hirado Island

    Meals
    Lunch (Traditional style lunch with local tea farmers at tea farmer's house), Dinner (Traditional Kaiseki Ryori - a Japanese multi-course meal)
    Accommodation
    Guesthouse (Saiyou Wakigawa Hotel), Guesthouse (Saiyou Wakigawa Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Walk through terraced tea plantation
    • Tea sampling with local tea farmers
    • Traditional style lunch at tea farmer's house
    • Visit Kameoka Shrine and Park
    • Visit Hirado Castle
    • Traditional Kaiseki Ryori multi-course dinner
    • Hot spring bath access

    Optional Activities

    • Traditional onsen communal bathing
    Landmarks
    Higashi-Sonogi tea plantation
    Kameoka Shrine and Park
    Hirado Castle
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  10. Day 10

    Hirado and Ikitsuki Islands

    Meals
    Lunch (Locally sourced Japanese bento box)
    Accommodation
    Guesthouse (Saiyou Wakigawa Hotel), Guesthouse (Saiyou Wakigawa Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Full-day island tour of Hirado and Ikitsuki
    • Visit Matsura museum
    • View spectacular coastlines and cliffs
    • Lunch - locally sourced Japanese bento box

    Optional Activities

    • Learn about traditional local industries
    Landmarks
    Ikitsuki Island
    Matsura Museum
  11. Day 11

    Hirado to Fukuoka

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Route Inn Hakata Eki-mae), Hotel (Hakata Tokyu EXCEL Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Cruise through 'Ninety-Nine Islands' near Sasebo

    Optional Activities

    • Sightseeing in Fukuoka
    • Gift and souvenir shopping
    Landmarks
    Ninety-Nine Islands
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  12. Day 12

    Fukuoka

    Meals
    Breakfast
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  • J
    September 30th, 2025
    5
    Traveling through Japan with Irene is nothing short of extraordinary. Though she hails from Spain, her deep knowledge...
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    Traveled in August 2025
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    Thank you so much for sharing such a wonderful review. We are thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed your journey through Japan and that your Tour Leader Irene helped make it such a memorable experience. We will be sure to share your lovely comments with Irene and our local team. It’s fantastic to know your recent experience left such a lasting impression, and we hope to welcome you on another adventure soon.
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  • A
    April 18th, 2023
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    Too many to list them all but definitely the temples and Japanese gardens in Kyoto, being in Tokyo for the cherry...
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  • A
    April 20th, 2023
    4.3
    Exploring Hirado
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  • A
    April 27th, 2023
    4.5
    Our tour leader was excellent and very knowledgeable on all aspects of life and culture in Japan. She was also very...
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  • A
    May 1st, 2023
    4.7
    Botanic gardens, Kyoto - actually visited on a free day. Bullet train.
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  • A
    May 2nd, 2023
    4.7
    It was all perfect and thoroughly enjoyable.
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  • A
    May 5th, 2023
    4.8
    Experiencing Japanese culture and life; visiting Kyoto and Hiroshima. Travelling on public transport throughout was a...
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  • A
    September 22nd, 2023
    5
    The whole trip was super. The visit to meet the Geisha was wonderful.
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  • A
    September 26th, 2023
    5
    Dining at different recommended locations, visiting Hiroshima Memorial Park and so much more. Loved the traditional...
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  • A
    September 24th, 2023
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    Everything, Seeing Mount Fuji and the Bullet train
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    Sandra

    Asked on August 8th, 2025

    We are a mid 60 and 70. We do not have a disability but wondering how much activity (walking and stairs) is involved and intensity.

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten August 2025

      This specific tour will be rated "Moderate". We've graded this tour as moderate. We'll be moving at a fast pace as we travel through Japan, but there'll be free time to explore solo or relax, too. The trip maximum is 16 and the average is only 11 travelers.

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      Sandra

      TravelerWritten August 2025

      Maybe you could suggest low intensity tours with 30 or less in the group?

    • Explore!OperatorWritten August 2025

      Most of the tours we have in Japan are considered moderate to full on however, you still do have some free time and relax and or do your own thing. Our tours try to fit as much in as possible so that you are experiencing the must-see's but we aren't in a race and will always keep everyone together while on the tour. Another option you could look at is our Upgraded - Discover Japan tour. This is 12 days, still moderate pace however the accommodation used is a bit more premium.

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    Ben

    Asked on November 22nd, 2024

    How come the price difference from April 6th departure to April 13 is almost $2,000?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten November 2024

      The reason for the price difference between the two April departure. The April 6 departure is part of our Black Friday sale. The April 13 departure is not as this departure is almost full.

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    Lauren

    Asked on December 19th, 2022

    Can I use a hiking stick on this tour in Japan? Is there some privacy when bathing in traditional mode? Is there any furniture to help me get up from a futon?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten December 2022

      Yes, you can use a hiking stick. In Ryokan or guesthouses, toilets and bathrooms will be shared. Tour leader normally makes a time table for each to use a bathroom in turns, so that nobody won't share the bathroom at the same time. Some places have a chair to help you get up from a futon, but some may not. Accommodation may be different depending on the departure date.

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    Ryan

    Asked on November 21st, 2022

    How much for a single share room?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten November 2022

      A single supplement for this tour is +£775 per person. Please note that single accommodation is not possible when we're staying in traditional Japanese hotel (3 nights only).

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