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Essential Japan Explorer - 13 Days

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Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 17
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Tokyo

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  2. Day 2

    Tokyo

    Meals
    Lunch (Sushi made during the hands-on sushi-making class)

    Included Activities

    • Sushi-making class with professional chef
    • Meiji Shrine visit
    • Harajuku fashion district exploration
    • Shibuya pedestrian crossing visit

    Optional Activities

    • Kartoon Karting MarioKart experience
    Landmarks
    Meiji Shrine
    Harajuku
    Shibuya Crossing
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  3. Day 3

    Tokyo

    Included Activities

    • Visit Yanaka Ginza shopping street
    • Explore Akihabara and play arcade games
    • Visit Sensō-Ji Temple in Asakusa

    Optional Activities

    • Maid in Tokyo café experience
    • Sumo wrestling experience with lunch
    • Sky Tree visit for panoramic views
    • Sumida River Cruise
    • Samurai Museum visit
    Landmarks
    Yanaka Ginza
    Akihabara
    Sensō-Ji Temple
    Tokyo Skytree
    Sumida River
    Samurai Museum
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  4. Day 4

    Tokyo to Shimoyoshida

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Arakura Fuji Sengen Shrine
    • Visit Oshino Hakkai village
    Landmarks
    Arakura Fuji Sengen Shrine
    Oshino Hakkai
    Mt. Fuji
  5. Day 5

    Tokyo to Shimoda

    Included Activities

    • Shimoda Bay Sightseeing Cruise
    • Perry Road exploration
    • Museum of Black Ships visit
    • Ryosenji Temple visit
    • Shimoda Ropeway cable car ride
    Landmarks
    Shimoda Bay
    Perry Road
    Museum of Black Ships
    Ryosenji Temple
    Shimoda Ropeway
  6. Day 6

    Shimoda to Atami to Kyoto

    Landmarks
    Atami
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  7. Day 7

    Kyoto

    Included Activities

    • Matcha tea ceremony
    • Kiyomizu Dera Temple visit
    • Gion guided tour
    Landmarks
    Kiyomizu Dera Temple
    Gion
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  8. Day 8

    Kyoto

    Included Activities

    • Calligraphy lesson

    Optional Activities

    • Arashiyama Bamboo Forest visit
    • Nara day trip
    Landmarks
    Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
    Nara
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  9. Day 9

    Kyoto to Hiroshima

    Included Activities

    • Kyoto cycling tour
    • Zen temple meditation with Buddhist monk
    • Tea ceremony
    • Kinkaku-Ji (Golden Pavilion) visit

    Optional Activities

    • Okonomiyaki dinner
    Landmarks
    Kinkaku-Ji
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  10. Day 10

    Miyajima - Hiroshima

    Included Activities

    • Miyajima Island ferry trip
    • Miyajima Ropeway cable car ride to Mount Misen
    • Peace Memorial Museum visit
    • A-Bomb Dome visit
    Landmarks
    Miyajima Island
    Torii Gate of Miyajima
    Mount Misen
    Peace Memorial Museum
    A-Bomb Dome
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  11. Day 11

    Hiroshima to Okayama to Osaka

    Included Activities

    • Kurashiki Bikan Quarter visit
    • Korakuen Garden visit
    Landmarks
    Kurashiki Bikan Quarter
    Korakuen Garden
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  12. Day 12

    Osaka

    Meals
    Dinner (Farewell dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Shinsaibashi orientation walk
    • Farewell dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Osaka Castle visit
    Landmarks
    Shinsaibashi
    Osaka Castle
  13. Day 13

    Osaka

    Optional Activities

    • Train transfer to Tokyo
    • Additional nights in Osaka
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  • Essential Japan Explorer - 13 Days reviewer 1
    July 22nd, 2025
    5.0
    The trip was absolutely incredible. First of all thanks to Terry who was an incredible guide - super knowledgeable,...
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    Traveled in July 2025
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    Thank you for your feedback! We’re delighted you had an incredible trip around Japan and enjoyed Terry’s guidance, the activities, and the time to explore at your own pace. - On the Go Tours
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    April 28th, 2025
    5.0
    Very enjoyable! Had a great time seeing a lot of different places in Japan and got to eat some fantastic food along...
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    Traveled in April 2025
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    We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay!
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  • K
    April 6th, 2025
    5.0
    It is an active tour and really gives you a chance to see everything in southern Japan. Lots of free time and...
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    Anita

    Asked on January 12th, 2026

    Is there luggage restrictions on the Japan tour

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    • On The Go ToursOperatorWritten January 2026

      In terms of size and weight restriction on this tour, we don't have any limits as such; however, we strongly recommned to bring a backpack as this will be much more convenient than a suitcase. We will be walking through a busy pedestrian area to the hostels and backpack will be easier to carry, also not all hostels will have a elevators.

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      Anita

      TravelerWritten January 2026

      I don't think it would be possible to 13 days worth of stuff into a backpack. Do you do a lot of walking on the tour? Will it be cherry blossom season?

    • On The Go ToursOperatorWritten January 2026

      As mentioned earlier, there is no luggage restriction as such on the tour but there is a limitation for the Shinkansen ( Japanese bullet trains)

      Shinkansen luggage size guidelines:

      - Standard luggage (total dimensions 160 cm or less):

      No special reservation is required. These bags can be stored in the overhead racks or at your seat.

      - Oversized luggage (total dimensions 161–250 cm):

      You must reserve a seat that includes extra baggage space (typically the last row of the train car).
      If you board without this reservation, you may be charged a ¥1,000 ($6-7)fee and asked to move your luggage.

      - Very large luggage (over 250 cm total):
      These items are not permitted on the Shinkansen and must be shipped separately.

      Please note that seats with oversized baggage space are limited and cannot be guaranteed in advance. During peak seasons, tickets are often purchased before the trip begins, and it may not be possible to accommodate specific luggage requests. For this reason, we are unable to reserve seats based on individual luggage requirements.

      We strongly encourage guests to pack light and travel with smaller luggage. The maximum recommended luggage size is 160 cm (total of length + width + height). If your clients are traveling with luggage larger than this, we kindly ask that they use a luggage forwarding service to ensure a smooth journey.

      There will be some walking on the tour, so moderate fitness will be required.

      Late March -early April is the best season to experience Cherry Blossom.

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    Naomi

    Asked on January 6th, 2026

    On one of your Japan tours, there is an age restriction at 59. How strict is this age restriction as I am 73?

    Age Range
    • On The Go ToursOperatorWritten January 2026

      Our Essential Japan Explorer - 13 day tour has a strict upper age limit of 59 with no exception above that. It is a youth-focused tour and dormitory accommodation. We do have a similar tour with no age restriction.

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    Tyler

    Asked on December 3rd, 2025

    I am trying to take my mother with my wife and I to Japan. My mother would like her own room and I was wondering if you can accommodate that? (what would be the cost and how would i book it) Additionally my wife an I have tattoos (all hidden under clothing) Will this pose any problems with stops?

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    • On The Go ToursOperatorWritten December 2025

      This tour is actually a backpacker style tour, and has an age limit of 18-55 so please keep that in mind. We can book this as a double and a single room (however there are a very limited number of single rooms available on each date so that will be subject to availability). You can show your tattoos in Japan, but it's best to cover them in certain public places like onsen (hot springs), public pools, and gyms, as you may be denied entry.

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    Chloe

    Asked on November 5th, 2025

    We are 2 adults and 1 child (under 12yrs). We need one private room with bathroom. Child will share same room. Can you please confirm this can be accomodated and total cost for 2 adults + 1 child. Also, please inform of any extras which are not included and need to be paid on top of the total price.

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    • On The Go ToursOperatorWritten November 2025

      Unfortunately also, our Essential Japan Explorer Tour has a strict minimum age restriction of 18yrs - 55yrs so we are unable to accommodate your 12yr old on this tour sorry.

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    Raymond

    Asked on May 30th, 2025

    Is this a fully guided tour? If I book a single accommodation, do I get a private room throughout the tour? Is there a tour bus or are we commuting via public trains only?

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    • On The Go ToursOperatorWritten May 2025

      If you book the single accommodation option you will get a private room throughout and all transportation is on public transport.

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      Raymond

      TravelerWritten May 2025

      But the tour details and notes says no private room in Hakone and Osaka?

    • On The Go ToursOperatorWritten May 2025

      In Hakone and Osaka there are no options for single rooms or any room upgrades so for these evenings you would be in a same sex dormitory.

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    Gillian

    Asked on May 30th, 2025

    Is this permissible for a 15 year old son?

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    • On The Go ToursOperatorWritten May 2025

      Minimum age is 18 (maximum age 55) due to Hostel dorm accommodation.

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    Peter

    Asked on February 6th, 2024

    Is this tour available departing on March 4th? If not this tour, do you have any that would be available?

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    • On The Go ToursOperatorWritten February 2024

      Unfortunately this tour is fully booked, as this is Cherry Blossom season all our tours in March are full, the next available departure would be 4th April - are you flexible with your dates?

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    Janet

    Asked on December 29th, 2023

    I am 73 but will be 74 at the time of this trip. I read the itinerary and I'm sure I can keep up. I can walk 6 miles on flat ground pretty well, as long as there isn't ALOT of down hills, I'm good. Can I join this tour?

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    • On The Go ToursOperatorWritten December 2023

      Our age range for this tour is 18 - 55 with the average being 18 - 35. We have made some exceptions if you're close to 55, but we wouldn't be able to with this big of an age difference.

    • J

      Janet

      TravelerWritten December 2023

      the alternative tour you're offering isn't too bad. But it doesn't include air correct? And I'm a single, so $3615 would come out to be what??. Also, are the accommodations set to be in a hotel? I like the ryokan idea and want to do the spa. Are hostels available?

    • On The Go ToursOperatorWritten December 2023

      You're right it doesn't include airfare. The cost for a single room is 5,195USD. The accommodations will be a hotel except for one night room sharing in a ryokan. All of the tours we offer with hostels are only for 18 - 55.

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    Alice

    Asked on August 29th, 2023

    I see that the flight to Japan leave from Londen. We are from the netherlands, so that is no option for us

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    • On The Go ToursOperatorWritten August 2023

      International flights are not included with this tour. This way, you would be able to join the group in Tokyo. Were you specifically looking for a tour that does include international flights?

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      Alice

      TravelerWritten August 2023

      Yes we are also looking for tickets

    • On The Go ToursOperatorWritten August 2023

      Since your travel dates are very strict, it may be easier to book the tour and flights separately. However, we do have a few tours that would be able to add flights.

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