What is the size of the group for this date?

This will be a Standard departure. There will be around 40 travelers on tour.

Are you met at the airport

An arrival transfer can be organised for AUD$110 per person from either Narita or Haneda airports (flights must arrive between 7:30am and 7:30pm).

I would like to see the optional tours that are available on MyGlobus. How can i do this?

The optional excursions are not confirmed until 60 days prior to departure. Once they have been confirmed, you will be sent a list of the excursions, a descriptions and the cost. You will not be able to access the excursions on the MyGlobus app until 30 days prior.

Why are there no November 2023 dates listed?

This is a new tour that starts operating in 2024, so it isn't available for 2023. We have a similar tour called Discover Japan with Hiroshima & Osaka. The latest departure for that tour this year is October 31-November 13.

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Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 8 - 46
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Tokyo
Day 2
Tokyo
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Welcome dinner hosted by Tour Director)
Included Activities
- Visit Meiji Shrine
- Calligraphy lesson with master calligrapher
- Tea ceremony participation
- Visit Asakusa Kannon Temple
- Explore Nakamise shopping arcade
- Welcome dinner with Tour Director
Landmarks
Meiji Shrine
Asakusa Kannon Temple
Nakamise shopping arcade
Day 3
Tokyo
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Ginza district
- Visit Shibuya district
- Dine at street food markets
- Catch a game at Tokyo Dome
Day 4
Tokyo to Mt Fuji Area
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Bullet train ride from Tokyo to Odawara
- Cable-car ride in Hakone with Mount Fuji views
- Lake Ashi cruise
Landmarks
Mount Fuji
Lake Ashi
Day 5
Mt Fuji Area to Matsumoto to Takayama
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional lunch), Dinner (Japanese-style dinner at hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit local wasabi farm
- Wasabi farm tour and tasting
- Sample wasabi ice cream
- Visit Matsumoto Castle
Landmarks
Matsumoto Castle
Day 6
Takayama
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Morning market visit
- Visit Takayama Jinya
- Sake tasting in San-Machi Suji historic district
Optional Activities
- Overnight stay at traditional Japanese ryokan (additional fee, pre-booking required)
- Explore narrow streets and historic district
Landmarks
Takayama Jinya
San-Machi Suji historic district
Day 7
Takayama to Shirakawa to Kanazawa
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Scenic drive through Shokawa Valley
- Explore Gassho-Zukuri style thatched houses in Shirakawa
- Visit Kenroku-en Garden
- Gold leaf class and bento box creation
Landmarks
Shirakawa
Kenroku-en Garden
Kasumigaike pond
Day 8
Kanazawa to Kyoto
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Kinkakuji (Temple of the Gold Pavilion)
- Yuzen dyeing technique lesson
- Create Yuzen souvenir
- Visit Sanjusajendo Temple
Optional Activities
- Walking tour through Gion with Tour Director
- Visit additional Kyoto historic temples
Landmarks
Kinkakuji
Sanjusajendo Temple
Day 9
Kyoto
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Japanese cooking class lunch (miso soup, teriyaki chicken, makizushi))
Included Activities
- Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine
- Visit Kiyomizu Temple
- Japanese cooking class for lunch
- Try on traditional kimono
Landmarks
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Kiyomizu Temple
Day 10
Kyoto to Nara Excursion
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner hosted by Tour Director)
Included Activities
- Visit Kasuga Shrine
- Visit Todaiji Temple
- Explore Nara Park
- View the Daibutsu (Giant Buddha)
- Farewell dinner with Tour Director
Landmarks
Kasuga Shrine
Todaiji Temple
Nara Park
Day 11
Kyoto
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Meiji Shrine
Asakusa Kannon Temple
Nakamise shopping arcade

Landmarks
Mount Fuji
Lake Ashi

Landmarks
Matsumoto Castle

Landmarks
Takayama Jinya
San-Machi Suji historic district

Landmarks
Shirakawa
Kenroku-en Garden
Kasumigaike pond

Landmarks
Kinkakuji
Sanjusajendo Temple

Landmarks
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Kiyomizu Temple

Landmarks
Kasuga Shrine
Todaiji Temple
Nara Park

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Nadia
Asked on July 23rd, 2025
What is the size of the group for this date?
Group size
- GlobusOperator•Written July 2025
  This will be a Standard departure. There will be around 40 travelers on tour.
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  Nadia
  Traveler•Written July 2025
  Would prefer a smaller group. We are in our mid 60/70s so was attracted by pace and full guide. Wanted to avoid a lot of public transport and walking. Bullet train is fine. Don't mind 3 or 4 star.
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  Nadia
  Traveler•Written August 2025
  Looking for something with mostly coach. Train ok. We are 66 & 76. So limited walking.
- GlobusOperator•Written August 2025
  Coach bus tours will be larger groups in general. Will this be okay?
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Tim
Asked on January 22nd, 2025
Are you met at the airport
Flights / Transfers
- GlobusOperator•Written January 2025
  An arrival transfer can be organised for AUD$110 per person from either Narita or Haneda airports (flights must arrive between 7:30am and 7:30pm).
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Pat
Asked on April 10th, 2024
I would like to see the optional tours that are available on MyGlobus. How can i do this?
Operator
Tour Details
- GlobusOperator•Written April 2024
  The optional excursions are not confirmed until 60 days prior to departure. Once they have been confirmed, you will be sent a list of the excursions, a descriptions and the cost. You will not be able to access the excursions on the MyGlobus app until 30 days prior.
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Audrey
Asked on February 11th, 2023
Why are there no November 2023 dates listed?
Tour Details
- GlobusOperator•Written February 2023
  This is a new tour that starts operating in 2024, so it isn't available for 2023. We have a similar tour called Discover Japan with Hiroshima & Osaka. The latest departure for that tour this year is October 31-November 13.

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- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Japan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Japan. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Japan. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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Visions of Japan

Itinerary

Tokyo

Tokyo

Included Activities

Tokyo

Optional Activities

Tokyo to Mt Fuji Area

Included Activities

Mt Fuji Area to Matsumoto to Takayama

Included Activities

Takayama

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Takayama to Shirakawa to Kanazawa

Included Activities

Kanazawa to Kyoto

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Kyoto

Included Activities

Kyoto to Nara Excursion

Included Activities

Kyoto

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