This itinerary operates every Sunday and guarantee departure for min of 2 people. Please let me know your preferred travel date so I can update the price on this conversation booking page.

Can you tell me if your Great Trail of Japan has a tour departing in January?

We guarantee depart for min of 2 people. This semi-independent package is weekly arrival on Sundays.

When will the dates for 2026 be available please

We are yet to finalise our 2026 package rate for all our brochure product. If you have the travel dates in mind, we can check with our supplier and get back to you. There might be a minor change in the itinerar that we no longer to include Koya San visit from Osaka due to operational difficulty, you can enjoy some free time in this 2nd largest city in Japan or book in some other experiences instead.

Do you have available dates for April, May and June 2026

Yes it is guaranteed departure for minimum of two people travel together. Can you please advise your preferred travel date, so I can update the quote for you.

How do we secure our spots for the tour?

To secure your spots, you will need to fill out the booking form and pay a deposit as specified.

Is this tour semi-independent? Or is it guided group holiday with the same group of people the entire time and same with Japan World Heritage Could you please clarify

It is semi- independent as well. Clients will be with different people & guides during the day tours, group size also may vary and they will need to make the way to the meeting point and back to hotel. Also clients will be travelling on your own on the bullet train and walking to your hotel next to the station on arrival.

Can we arrange transportation to our hotel from the airport?

Yes, shared shuttle transfers are available from either Narita or Haneda airports.

Do we need a visa for traveling to Japan?

Visa requirements vary by nationality. Please check the specific visa regulations applicable to your country.

Can you list your 2025 autumn dates?

We've updated the dates and prices for 2025. Please kindly advise your prefer travel dates, and submit your booking request if you would like to book this incredible adventure.

Looking at this tour for September. Must have 4 nights independently in Tokyo at the beginning before the Trip starts. Organised trip would start on the 8th September.

Reconfirm that you require additional 4 nights in Tokyo before our package tour. Have you got your flights booked? If yes, could you advise your flight details, then I will provide a detailed itinerary.

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Great Trail of Japan

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From Tokyo to Osaka

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City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 32
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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Arrival in Tokyo
Arrival in Tokyo
Day 2
Tokyo Morning Tour
Tokyo Morning Tour
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tokyo Morning Tour including Meiji Shrine and Imperial Palace East Garden
- Visit Asakusa Kannon temple and shopping arcade
Landmarks
Meiji Shrine
Imperial Palace East Garden
Asakusa Kannon Temple
Shinjuku Station
Tokyo Station
Day 3
Mount Fuji and Hakone Excursion
Mount Fuji and Hakone Excursion
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Mount Fuji 5th Station visit
- Hakone Ropeway
- Lake Ashi cruise
Landmarks
Mount Fuji 5th Station
Hakone Ropeway
Lake Ashi
Keio Plaza Hotel
Day 4
Leisure Day in Tokyo
Leisure Day in Tokyo
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Tokyo Disneyland
- Tokyo DisneySea
Landmarks
Tokyo Disneyland
Tokyo DisneySea
Day 5
Tokyo to Yudanaka via Nagano
Tokyo to Yudanaka via Nagano
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Snow Monkey Park access via provided Snow Monkey Pass
- Hotel free shuttle to Snow Monkey Park entrance
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Snow Monkey Park
Landmarks
Snow Monkey Park
Day 6
Yudanaka to Takayama
Yudanaka to Takayama
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Nagano
Day 7
Takayama
Takayama
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Sanmachi Suji District
Landmarks
Sanmachi Suji District
Day 8
Takayama to Kanazawa via Shirakawago
Takayama to Kanazawa via Shirakawago
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Free time to explore Shirakawago world heritage site
Landmarks
Shirakawago
Day 9
Kanazawa
Kanazawa
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- 1 day loopbus ticket (available for purchase)
- Self-guided exploration of Kanazawa
Day 10
Kanazawa to Kyoto via Nara
Kanazawa to Kyoto via Nara
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Nara Walking Tour including Todaiji Temple, Nara Deer Park, and Kofukuji Temple
Optional Activities
- Morning exploration of Kanazawa
Landmarks
Todaiji Temple
Nara Deer Park
Kofukuji Temple
Kyoto Station
Day 11
Kyoto Historical Tour
Kyoto Historical Tour
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional local food)
Included Activities
- Full day guided tour of Kyoto
- Nijo Castle visit
- Fushimi Inari Shrine visit
- Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Temple) visit
- Traditional local food lunch
Landmarks
Nijo Castle
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Kinkakuji Temple
Day 12
Leisure Day in Kyoto
Leisure Day in Kyoto
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Travel to Himeiji Castle
- Travel to Kobe city
Landmarks
Himeiji Castle
Day 13
Kyoto to Hiroshima
Kyoto to Hiroshima
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Morning exploration of Kyoto
Day 14
Hiroshima and Miyajima Guided Tour
Hiroshima and Miyajima Guided Tour
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full day guided tour of Hiroshima and Miyajima
Landmarks
Hiroshima
Miyajima
Day 15
Hiroshima to Osaka
Hiroshima to Osaka
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Osaka
Day 16
Osaka Highlights Walking Tour
Osaka Highlights Walking Tour
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Raman lunch)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of five Osaka highlights
- Visit Osaka Castle
- Visit Shitennoji
- Visit Shinsekai
- Visit Kuromon Ichiba Market
- Visit Dotonbori
- Raman lunch
Landmarks
Osaka Castle
Shitennoji
Shinsekai
Kuromon Ichiba Market
Dotonbori
Day 17
Departure from Osaka
Departure from Osaka
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Morning exploration of Osaka

Landmarks
Meiji Shrine
Imperial Palace East Garden
Asakusa Kannon Temple
Shinjuku Station
Tokyo Station

Landmarks
Mount Fuji 5th Station
Hakone Ropeway
Lake Ashi
Keio Plaza Hotel

Landmarks
Tokyo Disneyland
Tokyo DisneySea

Landmarks
Snow Monkey Park

Landmarks
Sanmachi Suji District

Landmarks
Shirakawago

Landmarks
Todaiji Temple
Nara Deer Park
Kofukuji Temple
Kyoto Station

Landmarks
Nijo Castle
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Kinkakuji Temple

Landmarks
Himeiji Castle

Landmarks
Hiroshima
Miyajima

Landmarks
Osaka Castle
Shitennoji
Shinsekai
Kuromon Ichiba Market
Dotonbori

Accommodation
Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport

What's Not Included

Flights
Insurance
Additional Services

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Rating: 4.5 (82 reviews)
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Overall rating based on 1 Reviews

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Accommodation
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Georgia5.0•April 2025
An amazing well thought out itinerary. Amazing tour guides and got some free days in there to explore separately...
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Reply from: MW Tours
Hi Georgia, Thank you so much for your great feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your Great Tail of Japan trip. We truly appreciate you choosing to travel with us and hope to welcome you on another adventure in the future! Best regards, MW Tours
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Wayne
Asked on September 15th, 2026
Tour dates for 2027?
Price / Availability
- MW ToursOperator•Written September 2026
  This itinerary operates every Sunday and guarantee departure for min of 2 people. Please let me know your preferred travel date so I can update the price on this conversation booking page.
M
Michelle
Asked on July 2nd, 2026
Can you tell me if your Great Trail of Japan has a tour departing in January?
Price / Availability
- MW ToursOperator•Written July 2026
  We guarantee depart for min of 2 people. This semi-independent package is weekly arrival on Sundays.
V
Vicky
Asked on July 6th, 2025
When will the dates for 2026 be available please
Tour Details
- MW ToursOperator•Written July 2025
  We are yet to finalise our 2026 package rate for all our brochure product. If you have the travel dates in mind, we can check with our supplier and get back to you. There might be a minor change in the itinerar that we no longer to include Koya San visit from Osaka due to operational difficulty, you can enjoy some free time in this 2nd largest city in Japan or book in some other experiences instead.
R
Rita
Asked on June 10th, 2025
Do you have available dates for April, May and June 2026
Price / Availability
- MW ToursOperator•Written June 2025
  Yes it is guaranteed departure for minimum of two people travel together. Can you please advise your preferred travel date, so I can update the quote for you.
G
Graciela
Asked on February 27th, 2025
How do we secure our spots for the tour?
Payments
- MW ToursOperator•Written February 2025
  To secure your spots, you will need to fill out the booking form and pay a deposit as specified.
T
Tamara
Asked on October 30th, 2024
Is this tour semi-independent? Or is it guided group holiday with the same group of people the entire time and same with Japan World Heritage Could you please clarify
Group size
Tour Details
- MW ToursOperator•Written October 2024
  It is semi- independent as well. Clients will be with different people & guides during the day tours, group size also may vary and they will need to make the way to the meeting point and back to hotel. Also clients will be travelling on your own on the bullet train and walking to your hotel next to the station on arrival.
G
Gauthier
Asked on September 30th, 2024
Can we arrange transportation to our hotel from the airport?
Transport
- MW ToursOperator•Written October 2024
  Yes, shared shuttle transfers are available from either Narita or Haneda airports.
M
Mara
Asked on September 19th, 2024
Do we need a visa for traveling to Japan?
Visa
- MW ToursOperator•Written September 2024
  Visa requirements vary by nationality. Please check the specific visa regulations applicable to your country.
G
George
Asked on September 2nd, 2024
Can you list your 2025 autumn dates?
Tour Details
- MW ToursOperator•Written September 2024
  We've updated the dates and prices for 2025. Please kindly advise your prefer travel dates, and submit your booking request if you would like to book this incredible adventure.
K
Kerry
Asked on July 2nd, 2024
Looking at this tour for September. Must have 4 nights independently in Tokyo at the beginning before the Trip starts. Organised trip would start on the 8th September.
Accommodation
Tour Details
- MW ToursOperator•Written July 2024
  Reconfirm that you require additional 4 nights in Tokyo before our package tour. Have you got your flights booked? If yes, could you advise your flight details, then I will provide a detailed itinerary.

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