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  • Two women in traditional attire walking down a historical street.
  • Pagoda surrounded by cherry blossoms at night.
  • Historic street with a pagoda and a person in traditional attire.
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  • Fushimi Inari Taisha shrine walkway with rows of red torii gates.
  • Golden Pavilion with a reflection in the water surrounded by trees.
  • Matsumoto Castle with a red bridge surrounded by a moat.
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Tokyo

    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Kanzashi Tokyo Asakusa Hotel), Hotel (The Kanzashi Tokyo Asakusa Hotel (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Welcome meeting and dinner with tour leader (if arriving by 6:30pm)
    • Early hotel check-in (available for extra fee, subject to availability)
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  2. Day 2

    Tokyo

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Kanzashi Tokyo Asakusa Hotel), Hotel (The Kanzashi Tokyo Asakusa Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa
    • Attend morning fire ceremony at Fukagawa Fudo-do Temple
    • Visit Meiji Jingu Shinto shrine
    • Explore Shibuya district

    Optional Activities

    • Continue exploration to Shinjuku skyscraper district in the afternoon
    • Additional exploration of Asakusa or other Tokyo neighborhoods
    Landmarks
    Senso-ji Temple
    Thunder Gate (Senso-ji)
    Fukagawa Fudo-do Temple
    Meiji Jingu
    Shibuya Crossing
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  3. Day 3

    Tokyo

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Kanzashi Tokyo Asakusa Hotel), Hotel (The Kanzashi Tokyo Asakusa Hotel (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Tokyo Skytree for city views
    • Sumida River cruise
    • Walk through Hamarikyu Gardens
    • Day trip to Lake Kawaguchi in Hakone National Park for Mount Fuji views (cable car and walking trails available)
    • Day trip to Nikko to visit Toshogu shrine and explore the national park with forests, lakes, waterfalls and hiking trails
    • Day trip to Kamakura to visit temples, shrines and the Great Buddha statue, with beach access
    Landmarks
    Tokyo Skytree
    Hamarikyu Gardens
    Harajuku
    Akihabara
    Lake Kawaguchi
    Mount Fuji
    Toshogu
    Great Buddha of Kamakura
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  4. Day 4

    Tokyo to Matsumoto

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Tabino Hotel), Hotel (Tabino Hotel Lit Matsumoto (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Express train journey to Matsumoto
    • Visit Matsumoto Castle (Crow Castle)

    Optional Activities

    • Climb additional stories of Matsumoto Castle interior (steep wooden steps)
    Landmarks
    Matsumoto Castle
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  5. Day 5

    Matsumoto to Nagano

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Monastery (Zenkoji Yakuo In), Monastery (Zenkoji Yakuo In (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Observe snow monkeys at Jigokudani Onsen
    • Visit Zenkoji Temple
    • Stay in traditional temple lodgings (shukubo)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Nagano town at leisure
    Landmarks
    Jigokudani Onsen
    Zenkoji Temple
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  6. Day 6

    Nagano to Kanazawa

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Torifito Kanazawa), Hotel (Hotel Torifito Kanazawa (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Join monks for morning prayers and blessing at Zenkoji Temple
    • Watch monks perform morning rituals
    • Express train to Kanazawa
    • Explore samurai district of Kanazawa

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Nomura Samurai House
    Landmarks
    Zenkoji Temple
    Nomura Samurai House
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  7. Day 7

    Kanazawa

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Torifito Kanazawa), Hotel (Hotel Torifito Kanazawa (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Omicho Fish Market
    • Try chirashi-zushi at the market
    • Visit traditional teahouse in Higashi Chaya district
    • Visit traditional teahouse in Kazuemachi Chaya district
    • Visit Kenrokuen Gardens
    Landmarks
    Omicho Market
    Higashi Chaya District
    Kazuemachi Chaya District
    Kenrokuen Gardens
  8. Day 8

    Takayama

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Tokyu Stay Hida Takayama (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Train travel to Takayama
    • Explore Sanmachi Suji district
    • Tour a traditional sake brewery and taste sake
    • Visit Hida No Sato open-air museum (if time permits)

    Optional Activities

    • Sake tasting and visit to local food shop (if brewery unavailable)
    • Dinner featuring Hida beef at a local restaurant
    • Afternoon exploration of Takayama town
    Landmarks
    Sanmachi Suji District
    Hida No Sato
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  9. Day 9

    Takayama to Hiroshima

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Mielparque Hiroshima), Hotel (MYSTAYS Hiroshima Peace Park (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Train journey along Hida River to Nagoya
    • Shinkansen bullet train to Hiroshima
    • Visit Peace Memorial Park
    • Visit Peace Museum

    Optional Activities

    • Evening okonomiyaki meal in Hiroshima
    Landmarks
    Peace Memorial Park
    Peace Museum
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  10. Day 10

    Hiroshima to Miyajima Island

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Mielparque Hiroshima), Hotel (MYSTAYS Hiroshima Peace Park (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Local train and ferry journey to Miyajima Island
    • Visit Buddhist Daisho-in Temple
    • Visit Itsukushima Shrine

    Optional Activities

    • Hike to top of Mt. Misen (2 to 2.5 hours with views of Inland Sea and monkeys)
    • Cable car up or down Mt. Misen
    • 20-30 minute walk from cable car upper station to observatory
    Landmarks
    Miyajima Island
    Torii Gate (Miyajima)
    Daisho-in Temple
    Itsukushima Shrine
    Mt. Misen
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  11. Day 11

    Hiroshima to Kyoto

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Elcient Kyoto Hachijoguchi), Hotel (Miyako City Kintetsu Kyoto Station (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Bullet train to Kyoto
    • Visit Nijo Castle
    Landmarks
    Nijo Castle
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  12. Day 12

    Kyoto

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Miyako City Kintetsu Kyoto Station (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Private tea ceremony with matcha green tea preparation

    Optional Activities

    • Early morning visit to Fushimi Inari Shrine
    • Explore Nishiki Food Market
    • Walk the Philosopher's Path
    • Visit Silver Pavilion
    • Visit Eikando Temple
    • Visit Nanzenji Temple
    Landmarks
    Fushimi Inari Shrine
    Nishiki Food Market
    Philosopher's Path
    Silver Pavilion
    Eikando Temple
    Nanzenji Temple
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  13. Day 13

    Kyoto to Arashiyama

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Miyako City Kintetsu Kyoto Station (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Day trip to Arashiyama
    • Visit Tenryu-ji Temple
    • Explore Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
    • Cross Togetsukyo Bridge
    • Return to Kyoto by train

    Optional Activities

    • Browse Arashiyama Main Shopping Street for textiles and crafts
    • Sample local sweets (matcha treats, yatsuhashi cinnamon rice crackers)
    • Explore rural Sagano area
    • Rent local bike and cycle through rural residential areas
    • Visit Adashino Nenbutsuji Temple
    • Final dinner in Kyoto to reflect on the journey
    Landmarks
    Tenryu-ji Temple
    Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
    Togetsukyo Bridge
    Arashiyama Main Shopping Street
    Sagano
    Adashino Nenbutsuji Temple
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  14. Day 14

    Kyoto

    Meals
    Breakfast
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  • The Kanzashi Tokyo Asakusa Hotel

    Hotel
    Days 1, 2, 3

  • The Kanzashi Tokyo Asakusa Hotel (or similar)

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    Days 1, 2, 3

  • Tabino Hotel

    Hotel
    day 4

  • Tabino Hotel Lit Matsumoto (or similar)

    Hotel
    day 4

  • Zenkoji Yakuo In

    Monastery
    day 5

  • Zenkoji Yakuo In (or similar)

    Monastery
    day 5

  • Hotel Torifito Kanazawa

    Hotel
    Days 6, 7

  • Hotel Torifito Kanazawa (or similar)

    Hotel
    Days 6, 7

  • Tokyu Stay Hida Takayama (or similar)

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    day 8

  • Hotel Mielparque Hiroshima

    Hotel
    Days 9, 10

  • MYSTAYS Hiroshima Peace Park (or similar)

    Hotel
    Days 9, 10

  • Hotel Elcient Kyoto Hachijoguchi

    Hotel
    day 11

  • Miyako City Kintetsu Kyoto Station (or similar)

    Hotel
    Days 11, 12, 13

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Traveler Moments

  • Traditional Japanese breakfast with various dishes.
  • Red deity statue in a temple garden.
  • Small shrine in an urban setting.
  • Five-story pagoda with trees in a temple complex.
  • Castle surrounded by trees and walkway.
  • Pagoda and temple gate with a person walking in front.
  • Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park with Cenotaph and A-Bomb Dome in view.
  • Statue of a frog on a metal structure with a background of a building and trees.
  • Golden Pavilion with a reflection in the water surrounded by trees.
  • Wooden artwork of floral designs and patterns.
  • Woman posing with cherry blossoms in daylight.
  • Pagoda surrounded by cherry blossoms at night.
  • Torii gates at night creating abstract shadows.
  • Snow monkeys in a hot spring with steam rising.
  • A person posing in front of a Torii gate by the sea.
  • Group photo in front of a Torii gate by the sea.
  • Woman in traditional dress with cherry blossoms.
  • Traditional Japanese meal setup on a low table.
  • Temple pagoda and street scene at night with cherry blossoms.
  • A person posing beside a rickshaw, making a strong pose.
  • A park scene with people and cherry blossoms, framed through a circular archway.
  • A garden scene with cherry blossoms, a bridge, and temple architecture.
  • Cherry blossoms over a river with a red bridge and traditional buildings in background.
  • Numerous small statues in a garden area, each adorned with a red hat and bib.
  • A large red Japanese lantern in a temple setting at night.
  • A large torii gate surrounded by lush green trees in a garden.
  • A statue of a seated figure in traditional attire with a red cloth.
  • A vibrant architectural structure with cityscape in the background.
  • Traditional Japanese temple with intricate design and colorful roof.
  • Decorative lanterns hanging from a structure with a traditional design.
  • Two macaques lying on rocks in a natural setting.
  • Matsumoto Castle illuminated at night with a red bridge in foreground.
  • Moss-covered stone lanterns in a dense forest area.
  • Red torii gates with Japanese characters lined in a forest setting.
  • The iconic orange torii gate of Itsukushima Shrine in the water.
  • Four macaques around a hot spring, one in the water and the others on rocks.
  • A person in traditional attire performing a traditional Japanese dance indoors.
  • Bicycles parked outside an illuminated street-side restaurant at night.
  • An oriental-style parasol displayed indoors.
  • Senso-ji temple and pagoda illuminated at night with visitors in foreground.
  • A canal flowing through a historical Japanese town with people on a boat.
  • People walking under cherry blossoms in spring in a Japanese park.
  • A narrow alley with signs and people walking by in a city.
  • A group of people with umbrellas walking up a traditional Japanese street.
  • A person pulling a rickshaw with passengers on a paved street.
  • A ceremonial procession with people in traditional clothing at a temple entrance.
  • A colorful paper umbrella with trees and a traditional structure in the background.

Traveler Reviews

4.6
Overall rating based on 125 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.6
  • Transport
    4.7
  • Guide
    4.8
  • Accommodation
    4.3
  • Food
    4.2
  • Tour Operator
    4.5

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  • E
    December 17th, 2025
    5
    The tour provided a good overview of the history and culture of Japan. The second day of the tour was a free day in...
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    Traveled in November 2025
    Reply from: Explore!
    Thank you, Edward, for sharing your thoughtful feedback. We’re delighted that you enjoyed the Simply Japan tour and that it was a highlight of your year. Your comments about Tokyo, the breakfasts, and the pace of the trip are greatly appreciated and will help us improve. We’re especially pleased to hear your kind words about Santi and the positive group experience, which i assure you will be passed on to them. Thank you once again and we hope to welcome you on another tour in the future
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  • K
    December 15th, 2025
    5
    I really enjoyed the tour. It’s a wonderful trip I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend for anyone who is fit and able to...
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    • Traditional Japanese breakfast with various dishes.
    Traveled in November 2025
    Reply from: Explore!
    Thank you very much for your feedback, it sounds like you had a wonderful trip with us and memories that will last a lifetime. We will be sure to pass on your kind words to Santi and our team here at Explore. Hoping to see you back with us again soon!
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  • K
    December 15th, 2025
    5
    It was a great trip to Japan. Some of the highlights were the stay in a ryokan in Takayama, where we had beautiful...
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    Traveled in November 2025
    Reply from: Explore!
    Thank you so much for your lovely review, Kee! It's wonderful to know how much you enjoyed your Simply Japan trip. We are looking forward to seeing you on another Explore adventure soon!
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  • Simply Japan reviewer 4
    October 22nd, 2025
    4
    Trip was a lot of fun. Our guide, Santi, was fantastic and provided information, guidance and tips with the right...
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    • Castle surrounded by trees and walkway.
    • Five-story pagoda with trees in a temple complex.
    • Statue of a frog on a metal structure with a background of a building and trees.
    • Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park with Cenotaph and A-Bomb Dome in view.
    • Red deity statue in a temple garden.
    • Small shrine in an urban setting.
    • Pagoda and temple gate with a person walking in front.
    • Wooden artwork of floral designs and patterns.
    • Golden Pavilion with a reflection in the water surrounded by trees.
    Traveled in October 2025
    Reply from: Explore!
    Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review for your trip! I am so glad you had such a fun time exploring Japan with Santi. I will be sure to pass on your kind words to them, as we do love receiving feedback such as yours. Thank you also for the suggestion regarding the itinerary, I have passed this on to our Local Partners for review. Feedback like this is the only way we can ensure our trips are running to the high standard which we expect. We do hope you decide to travel on another Explore adventure again soon!
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  • Simply Japan reviewer 5
    August 6th, 2025
    5
    Thoughtful, well planned tour, made exceptional by our excellent guide, Dean G.
    Traveled in July 2025
    Reply from: Explore!
    Thank you for your wonderful feedback, Stuart. It's lovely to hear you've enjoyed exploring Japan with us and we hope to see you on another adventure soon!
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  • T
    May 10th, 2025
    5
    Great trip. Guide was excellent, as was the itinerary. Good variety of historic and modern cultural sites.
    Traveled in April 2025
    Reply from: Explore!
    Thanks so much for your lovely review, Tom! So glad to hear you have thoroughly enjoyed your trip!
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  • M
    April 21st, 2025
    4
    We saw all the highlights of Japan and were lucky to be there when the cherry blossom was in full bloom! Our guide,...
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    • Woman in traditional dress with cherry blossoms.
    • Snow monkeys in a hot spring with steam rising.
    • Group photo in front of a Torii gate by the sea.
    • A person posing in front of a Torii gate by the sea.
    • Woman posing with cherry blossoms in daylight.
    • Temple pagoda and street scene at night with cherry blossoms.
    • Pagoda surrounded by cherry blossoms at night.
    • Traditional Japanese meal setup on a low table.
    • Torii gates at night creating abstract shadows.
    Traveled in March 2025
    Reply from: Explore!
    Thank you for your wonderful feedback! It sounds like you had an incredible experience in Japan—especially getting to see the cherry blossom in full bloom! We're so glad to hear Marco looked after the group so well and made the journey smooth and insightful. We'll be sure to pass on your kind words to him. The guesthouse banquet sounds like a real highlight too! We hope to have you travel with us again soon.
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  • W
    April 18th, 2025
    5
    This itinerary was superb and comprehensive. I did a lot of research on Japan and tour companies and Explore! Simply...
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    Traveled in April 2025
    Reply from: Explore!
    Thank you so much for your kind feedback! We're thrilled to hear that Simply Japan exceeded your expectations and that you had such a great experience with Dean. We’ll be sure to pass on your lovely comments to him. We hope to welcome you on another adventure with us soon! ????
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  • Simply Japan reviewer 9
    April 12th, 2025
    4
    Overall this trip was good, some confusion due to the guide never having led this tour before. She could have used a...
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    Traveled in March 2025
    Reply from: Explore!
    Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're glad to hear you found aspects of the trip enjoyable, but we’re genuinely sorry that certain elements fell short of your expectations. Your comments have been shared with our Product Team and Local Partners to improve future departures. We truly appreciate your honest feedback and hope we might have the opportunity to welcome you on a more suitable Explore adventure in the future.
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  • A
    April 8th, 2025
    5
    Henrik was an awesome guide!
    Traveled in March 2025
    Reply from: Explore!
    Thank you for your lovely review!
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    Jamie

    Asked on February 2nd, 2026

    Is this tour for women-only?

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    • Explore!Operator•Written February 2026

      Our tour are open to a mixed group of travellers and we do not offer women-only departure. Guests of all genders are welcome to join.

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    Victor

    Asked on December 31st, 2025

    Are there single rooms available on the Simply Japan tour? If so, what is the additional cost?

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    • Explore!Operator•Written December 2025

      Yes there are single rooms available for November 8 2027 departure for this tour. The cost for the tour with the single room is: Mon 8 Nov 2027 to Sun 21 Nov 2027 is US$6640 plus Single room additional cost US$960

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      Victor

      Traveler•Written January 2026

      Could I get the fees in Canadian dollars?

    • Explore!Operator•Written January 2026

      We currently have a sale on this trip Sun 8 Nov 2026 departure. Prices listed below in Canadian dollars. Sun 8 Nov 2026 departure to Sat 21 Nov 2026 15% off Was: CA$9160 Now: CA$7780 Single room (optional) Sale price subject to availability at time of booking CA$1120

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    Philip

    Asked on October 18th, 2025

    Where can I find the updated itinerary? Could you also detail included activity day by day? I understand Explore Tour Leader is more a tour coordinator rather than a proper guide, so I would like to know if the visit to cultural sites is performed by a proper local guide. Also, please confirm that single occupancy accommodation is available for this tour.

    Accommodation
    Tour Details
    • Explore!Operator•Written October 2025

      Your Tour Leader will be on hand throughout your tour to make sure arrangements run smoothly, to organise all the local logistics and to keep you safe. There will not be a different guide at the cultural sights as our tour leaders are bursting with knowledge and can't wait to share it all with you. There are still a few single room left available on the 18th Oct 2026 departure.

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    Pauline

    Asked on July 24th, 2025

    My preference would be the earlier date, and that i stay a few days extra at the end. I hope that is possible. I wait for your offers and reply.

    Accommodation
    Tour Details
    • Explore!Operator•Written July 2025

      We can organise those nights at the end for you, but only if you plan to stay at the hotel the tour ends at in Osaka. If you would like us to request this too, please do let me know how many extra nights you would want to stay.

    • Explore!Operator•Written July 2025

      Unfortunately the 3rd August departure has no availability left, is there another date you would like us to try?

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    David

    Asked on July 9th, 2025

    What is the cancellation policy for this tour? I'm concerned about government policies and want to know the timeframe for cancellations as we get closer to departure.

    Payments
    • Explore!Operator•Written July 2025

      You can amend up to 10 days prior to departure. If 10 days or more before departure, you can transfer to another holiday or request a credit voucher valid for 12 months. Non-refundable deposit will be deducted from the value transferred. Non-recoverable costs like flights, permits, and specific accommodation fees may also be deducted.

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    Heather

    Asked on June 8th, 2025

    How much more is the cost for a single traveler?

    Price / Availability
    Single supplement
    • Explore!Operator•Written June 2025

      The single room would be an extra $900.

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    Michelle

    Asked on May 29th, 2025

    Just had a question about group bookings. I see a minimum and maximum. If we are only two, would we wait until the group is booked up by other customers?

    Group size
    • Explore!Operator•Written May 2025

      It is possible to book this trip with only two people. We sell it as a group tour so we would have other guests book on the whatever departure they two of you are considering booking. Our maximum group size for this tour is 16 people.

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    Jacob

    Asked on April 11th, 2025

    Are there limitations on the amount of luggage you can bring?

    Tour Details
    Transport
    • Explore!Operator•Written April 2025

      We ask that you bring one suitcase per person (due to space in the minivan), and a day pack. In regards to weight of the suitcase, that is down to the airlines allowance - usually between 20 and 23kg.

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    Carla

    Asked on March 19th, 2025

    May I ask if all the transport are included?

    Transport
    • Explore!Operator•Written March 2025

      The transportation included in the trip is: Bus, Ferry, Train. The international flights are not included.

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      Carla

      Traveler•Written March 2025

      I would love to join this tour! My only question is there all transport and transfert between all activities and hotel included?

    • Explore!Operator•Written March 2025

      All transport is included.

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      2 more answers
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    Linda

    Asked on March 17th, 2025

    I noticed that the tour age went to 80. I am 82 and my husband is 84. We do not use a cane or walker or any other assisted device for moving or walking. Will this be a problem on this tour?

    Age Range
    Tour Details
    • Explore!Operator•Written March 2025

      For this trip you should note: Lots of walking and time spent on our feet on this trip. City tours are on foot and using public transport. When changing locations we walk from our accommodation to the train station, and then within the station (often up and down flights of stairs) and then at the other end to reach the hotel.

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      Linda

      Traveler•Written March 2025

      How does Japan discovery differ from this tour?

      • L
      1 more answer
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