Japan Express
- Tour Operator:
- Intrepid Travel
- Max group size:
- 16
- Age range:
- 15 to 99
- Operated in:
- English
- Tour id:
- 1633
- Hygiene Measures:
- Included
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Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Discover the vibrant Tokyo and go sightseeing in Kyoto
- Travel to Nikko by train and enjoy the spectacular views
- Visit Toshu-gu Shrine or go hiking in the area of Nikko
- Take a photo of Fushimi Inari Taisha and see Nijo Castle
- Taste some traditional sushi, sake and other local food
Travel, Your Way
Good reasons for travelling privately:
Personalise your trip
Make changes to the itinerary, accommodation, or transport method
Increased safety during COVID
Spend the majority of time amongst your group to reduce exposure to others
Travel more exclusively
Your tour guide can focus all their attention on your group
Travel for a special occasion
Celebrate an important event by only travelling with your friends or family
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1: Tokyo
- Day 2: Tokyo
- Day 3: Tokyo
- Day 4: Nikko
- Day 5: Nikko
- Day 6: Kyoto
- Day 7: Kyoto
- Day 8: Kyoto
- Day 9: Kyoto
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Hygiene Measures
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Flights
- Insurance
- Meals
- Optional
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryGood
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationGood
- FoodExcellent
- ALila D· September 18th, 2019The itinerary was very good, the tour guide Hiro was excellent, she spent her own time to go to the train station to help us to buy a ticket to get from Kyoto to Tokyo, also took us to some places, which was not in itinerary, and also she was funny and... Show moreTrip date: March 2019Review collected by Intrepid Travel
- AAmanda G· September 18th, 2019I love the values that intrepid follows in its low impact authentic tours using local transport and staying in family run businesses.Trip date: March 2019Review collected by Intrepid Travel
- ALorenzo T· September 18th, 2019Free time, reliable guide at your service and in this particular case a really friendly relaxed man that didn't show itself as a simple tour leader but also as a funny friend full of desire to have fun.Trip date: March 2019Review collected by Intrepid Travel
- AKen E· September 18th, 2019It did exactly what it said , a quick flavour of Northern Japan with time to do things you preferedTrip date: March 2019Review collected by Intrepid Travel
- ADorian T· September 18th, 2019very well put together tour. fantastic tour leaderTrip date: March 2019Review collected by Intrepid Travel
- ARebecca F· September 18th, 2019This was one of the best tours I have done. Eric, our tour guide, was so organised and thorough and ensured that anything we required was organised efficiently. He went above and beyond to make sure we get an authentic band enjoyable experience of Japan.Trip date: February 2019Review collected by Intrepid Travel
- APam B· September 18th, 2019We saw and experienced so much in what was a very short tripTrip date: February 2019Review collected by Intrepid Travel
- AEmma T· September 18th, 2019We were very well looked after by our tour guide who made sure that we had the most out of the trip.Trip date: February 2019Review collected by Intrepid Travel
- CICaila· April 1st, 2019Hiro and Kez were great. Some things were lost in translation but over all they tried their best to make it as smooth and enjoyable as possible and went over and aboveTrip date: March 2019
- RRobertMcNabb· August 24th, 2018It as good having the flexibility to either take Tsunao's suggestions or go your own way. Tokyo, Nikko and Kyoto are all great places to explore and Tsunao's knowledge was invaluable. The venues chosen for group meals were varied and interesting. It... Show moreTrip date: August 2018
Dates & Availability
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is there a hotel list available?
The tour operator has advised that they do not have a hotel list available for this tour, as all accommodations are subject to change until 4-6 weeks before the departure date. After the booking is made you will be issued your final trip documents with your specific accommodation details. Two examples of hotels that they generally stay at on this tour are Seibido Inn and Sakura Ryokan - hopefully, this can give you an idea of the kind of accommodation you can expect on tour.
- When and where does the tour end?
It's time to say farewell to your Travel Director and new-found friends as your memorable holiday comes to an end. Check-out from Seibido Inn in Kyoto is at 10 am, however, if you are departing later, you can arrange luggage storage at the hotel. Please be aware the hotel is subject to change until your final documents are released.
- When and where does the tour start?
This tour generally starts from Sakura Ryokan in Tokyo and as the first day is just an arrivals day you can arrive at any time. After check-in, you can relax and unwind, before meeting with your Travel Director and fellow travellers at 6 pm. Afterwards, you’ll have some free time to explore Tokyo’s exhilarating nightlife. Please be aware the starting hotel is subject to change until your final documents are released.
- Do you arrange airport transfers?
Airport transfers are available for this tour at an additional cost, please contact our customer support team to arrange this. If you wish to make your own way to the hotel, the public transport system is much cheaper and more efficient, according to the tour operator.
- What are the optional excursions?
The optional excursions for this tour are:
Tokyo - Hamarikyu Garden. Price: JPY300
Karaoke. Price: JPY2000
Tokyo - Samurai Sword Museum. Price: JPY600
Rinnō-ji Temple. Price: JPY400
Nikko - Kanmangafuchi Abyss. Price: JPY200
Nikko - Toshogu Shrine. Price: JPY1300
Kyoto - Gion Corner cultural centre. Price: JPY2800
Kyoto - Imperial Palace. Price: Free
Kyoto Tower. Price: JPY770
Kyoto - Bike hire (per day). Price: JPY800
Please be advised that this list is a guideline only and all prices are subject to change. - Can you assist with booking additional accommodation?
Of course, we can! Once you have a confirmed booking on this tour, we can request additional accommodation for you with the tour operator.
- What are the group sizes?
Intrepid is a small group tour operator that has maximum group sizes of 16 passengers.
- Is this tour recommended for people travelling alone?
Over half of all Intrepid's travellers do it solo so it is a great way to get out, meet new people, and see the world together!
- Is there going to be a tour guide on this trip?
Regarding this tour, you will be led by a local leader (aka a guide) whose specialty is getting you from A to B and showing you the sights. They will be able to provide you with recommendations for food, attractions worth a visit or local language tips.
- What are the activities on this trip?
With regards to activities, there are a lot of optional activities that you can sign up for while you are travelling. There are also a few group activities included as well. These might include orientation walks in each city, visits to local markets and entrance fees for some of the major highlights along the way.
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