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11 Day Highlights of Japan Small Group Tour Package

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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 50
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Tokyo

    Start point
    Tokyo Prefecture, Japan (Tokyo, Japan)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (the b shimbashi, Tokyo), Hotel (Mitsui Garden Hotel Shiodome Italia-gai Tokyo), Hotel (The Prince Sakura Tower Tokyo, Autograph Collection)

    Optional Activities

    • Airport transfer
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  2. Day 2

    Tokyo

    Accommodation
    Hotel (the b shimbashi, Tokyo), Hotel (Mitsui Garden Hotel Shiodome Italia-gai Tokyo), Hotel (The Prince Sakura Tower Tokyo, Autograph Collection)

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour near Tokyo Station
    • Imperial Palace Gardens visit
    • Senso-ji Temple visit
    • Meiji Jingu Shrine visit
    • Harajuku district exploration
    • Shibuya Crossing visit

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch (free time to arrange own meal)
    Landmarks
    Imperial Palace Gardens
    Nijubashi Bridge
    Senso-ji Temple
    Nakamise-dori
    Meiji Jingu Shrine
    Harajuku
    Shibuya Crossing
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  3. Day 3

    Mount Fuji - Lake Kawaguchi

    Accommodation
    Hotel (the b shimbashi, Tokyo), Hotel (Mitsui Garden Hotel Shiodome Italia-gai Tokyo), Hotel (The Prince Sakura Tower Tokyo, Autograph Collection)

    Included Activities

    • Oishi Park visit
    • Lake Kawaguchi scenic viewing
    • Arakurayama visit
    • Chureito Pagoda viewing
    • Arakura Fuji Sengen Shrine visit
    • Oshino Hakkai exploration
    • 5th Station visit

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch (free time to arrange own meal)
    • Souvenir shopping in traditional shops
    Landmarks
    Mount Fuji
    Lake Kawaguchi
    Oishi Park
    Chureito Pagoda
    Arakura Fuji Sengen Shrine
    Oshino Hakkai
    Mount Fuji 5th Station
  4. Day 4

    Nikko

    Accommodation
    Hotel (the b shimbashi, Tokyo), Hotel (Mitsui Garden Hotel Shiodome Italia-gai Tokyo), Hotel (The Prince Sakura Tower Tokyo, Autograph Collection)

    Included Activities

    • Kegon Falls visit
    • Lake Chuzenji scenic viewing
    • Shinkyo Bridge visit
    • Toshogu Shrine visit

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch (free time to arrange own meal)
    • Kegon Falls entry (optional for visitors - tickets available at falls)
    Landmarks
    Kegon Falls
    Lake Chuzenji
    Shinkyo Bridge
    Toshogu Shrine
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  5. Day 5

    Tokyo

    Accommodation
    Hotel (the b shimbashi, Tokyo), Hotel (Mitsui Garden Hotel Shiodome Italia-gai Tokyo), Hotel (The Prince Sakura Tower Tokyo, Autograph Collection)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore local shrines
    • Visit markets
    • Explore museums
  6. Day 6

    Tokyo - Tsukiji Fish Market

    Meals
    Food Tastings (4-5 traditional food tastings at the Tsukiji Fish Market including seafood and savory meat)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (the b shimbashi, Tokyo), Hotel (Mitsui Garden Hotel Shiodome Italia-gai Tokyo), Hotel (The Prince Sakura Tower Tokyo, Autograph Collection)

    Included Activities

    • Tsukiji Hongwan-ji Temple visit with purification ritual observation
    • Tsukiji Outer Market exploration
    • Traditional food tastings (4-5 tastings of seafood and savory meat)
    • Namiyoke Shrine visit
    Landmarks
    Tsukiji Hongwan-ji Temple
    Tsukiji Outer Market
    Namiyoke Shrine
  7. Day 7

    Tokyo to Kyoto

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Comfort Inn Kyoto Shijokarasuma), Hotel (Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kyoto Ekimae PREMIER), Hotel (The Thousand Kyoto)

    Included Activities

    • Pontocho Alley exploration
    • Statue of Izumo-no-Okuni viewing
    • Gion geisha district visit
    • Yasaka Shrine visit
    • Hanamikoji Street stroll
    Landmarks
    Pontocho Alley
    Statue of Izumo-no-Okuni
    Gion
    Yasaka Shrine
    Hanamikoji Street
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  8. Day 8

    Kyoto - Nara

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Comfort Inn Kyoto Shijokarasuma), Hotel (Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kyoto Ekimae PREMIER), Hotel (The Thousand Kyoto)

    Included Activities

    • Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji Temple) visit
    • Arashiyama Bamboo Forest exploration
    • Fushimi Inari Shrine visit
    • Red torii gates walk
    • Todai-ji Temple visit
    • Great Buddha viewing
    • Nara Park exploration

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch (free time to arrange own meal)
    Landmarks
    Kinkaku-ji Temple (Golden Pavilion)
    Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
    Fushimi Inari Shrine
    Todai-ji Temple
    Nara Park
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  9. Day 9

    Kyoto to Osaka

    Meals
    Dinner (Food tour with tastings at several local eateries serving authentic Osaka cuisine and complimentary drinks)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (JR WEST GROUP VIA INN Prime SHINSAIBASHI YOTSUBASHI), Hotel (HOTEL THE FLAG Shinsaibashi), Hotel (Hotel THE LEBEN OSAKA)

    Included Activities

    • Osaka food culture learning
    • Local eateries visits
    • Traditional food tastings
    • Complimentary drinks
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  10. Day 10

    Osaka

    Accommodation
    Hotel (JR WEST GROUP VIA INN Prime SHINSAIBASHI YOTSUBASHI), Hotel (HOTEL THE FLAG Shinsaibashi), Hotel (Hotel THE LEBEN OSAKA)

    Included Activities

    • Osaka Castle visit
    • Dotonbori exploration
    • Glico Man photo opportunity
    • Hozenji Temple viewing

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch (free time to arrange own meal)
    Landmarks
    Osaka Castle
    Dotonbori
    Glico Man
    Hozenji Temple
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  11. Day 11

    Osaka

    End point
    Osaka, Japan (Osaka, Japan)

    Optional Activities

    • Transfer to Kansai Airport (KIX)
    • Transfer to Tokyo city center
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    November 23rd, 2025
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    It's hard to describe in words the impact that a first trip to Japan has on you. Magnificent, spectacular,...
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    Thank you very much for sharing your experience, Dieter. We agree - a first-time visit to Japan is truly unforgettable. At Tourist Japan, we strive to make every journey seamless and memorable, with insightful tours and lasting memories. We're delighted you enjoyed every aspect, from the tours to the hotels and the food. We hope to welcome you on another tour package soon.
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    January 17th, 2025
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    The experience was fantastic.
    Traveled in December 2024
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    Thank you for your feedback, Logan! We're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic experience overall. We're sorry to hear that the meals didn't meet your expectations in Japan. Although we’d like to clarify that meals are not included in our tours, we will do better in providing helpful recommendations for great dining options. Your rating about transportation, accommodation, and the guide are also valuable to us, and we’ll continue to strive for excellence. We hope to welcome you again on your next adventure! ????
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  • 11 Day Highlights of Japan Small Group Tour Package reviewer 3
    November 17th, 2024
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    Great experience. Good communication and well planned.
    Traveled in October 2024
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    Dhvanil, thank you so much for your positive feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with us and that everything was well-planned and communicated. We always strive to provide our guests with seamless and memorable experiences, and it’s wonderful to know we succeeded in doing so for you. If you ever plan another trip, we'd be more than happy to help you create another fantastic adventure!
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    Marlene

    Asked on January 26th, 2026

    Can I please confirm if this tour is guided? Also I presume that if I am coming from Europe I would have to fly the day before but the departure day can be the same as the itinerary?

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      Marlene

      TravelerWritten January 2026

      Also does this trip go to Hiroshima?

    • Tourist JourneyOperatorWritten February 2026

      Correct, its a guided experience. The tour has the first day reserve for arrival, so no tours are scheduled that day. This package doesn't include Hiroshima but we can try to add it!

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    Alison

    Asked on January 16th, 2026

    WHAT ARE THE HOTEL CATETGORIES LIKE 3-4 STAR HOTELS? AND THE PRIE?

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    • Tourist JourneyOperatorWritten January 2026

      We offer 3, 4 and 5-star hotels in our proposals. You'll see the different options when proceeding with your booking and choosing a date.

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    Joanna

    Asked on December 14th, 2025

    Can you help regarding the e visa application as I have indian passport?

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    • Tourist JourneyOperatorWritten December 2025

      we do not cover Visa services, though I'd be happy to provide you your itinerary for your upcoming trip to Japan.

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    Stacey

    Asked on September 6th, 2025

    I'm traveling in July 2026 with my two grandchildren ages 14 and 16. I can't let them stay by themselves so is there any way possible that I could book a triple room?

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    • Tourist JourneyOperatorWritten September 2025

      Yes, of course :) We can do that! Can you please tell me your travel dates in July 2026 and the category of hotel you would like to book please? (3, 4 or 5 stars).

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    Kate

    Asked on September 1st, 2025

    Could you please let us know if you still have availability for a family of six on October 5th?

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    • Tourist JourneyOperatorWritten September 2025

      We have 8 available spots for October 5th! If you confirm shortly I can book them now :)

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      Kate

      TravelerWritten September 2025

      How much would it be for the 2 children aged 14 and 16?

    • Tourist JourneyOperatorWritten September 2025

      Actually, in Japan, after 10-11 they are considered adults; so the price is the same for them.

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    Katrina

    Asked on May 30th, 2025

    I have 7 years old daughter and 12 years old son and my wife, how much this package will cost for the 4 of us

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    • Tourist JourneyOperatorWritten May 2025

      To send you a correct quote, please let me know some more details: What hotel category would you like? Would you like to add airport transfers? When are your exact arrival and departure dates?

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      Katrina

      TravelerWritten May 2025

      My initial arrival date is 8 June and return on 23 June. For hotel I can go budget don't mind 3 stars but I would like to have if possible a ryokan for atleast a night, n airport pick up only

    • Tourist JourneyOperatorWritten June 2025

      Do you need 1 double and 1 twin room? Could you please let us know your approximate budget? Would you like private or shared airport transportation? To which airport will you arrive?

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    Jonathan

    Asked on January 30th, 2025

    The tour says partially guided. So for the 11 days which one is guided?

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    • Tourist JourneyOperatorWritten January 2025

      All tours include an English-speaking guide. There is no guide included on the day of arrival and departure and also no guide included on the trains.

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      Jonathan

      TravelerWritten January 2025

      But they will advise you where to go and meet up correct?

    • Tourist JourneyOperatorWritten February 2025

      Of course! all the instructions will be given :)

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    Susan

    Asked on January 3rd, 2025

    May I still be able to see some part of the cherry blossoms? I can't be in Japan earlier. Do you advise for me take additional tour going north after this tour so I can see the cherry blossoms

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    • Tourist JourneyOperatorWritten January 2025

      While the cherry blossoms are typically at their peak in late March to early April, there are still chances to catch them in late April, especially in northern regions like Hokkaido. You could consider extending your tour with a visit to places like Sapporo or other northern areas, where cherry blossoms bloom later, usually into mid-April.

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      Susan

      TravelerWritten January 2025

      Which hotel is standard or boutique?

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      Susan

      TravelerWritten January 2025

      Have read the hotel choices. Between Sakura Sky Hotel versus Hotel Celestine which one is the standard or boutique hotel. And so with the rest of hotels in Kyoto and Osaka? Which ones are the standard vs boutique?

    • Tourist JourneyOperatorWritten January 2025

      Sakura Sky Hotel would be standard (3 stars) and Hotel Celestine is boutique (4 stars). However, please know that this is just one example - as what you are choosing is a category, not a specific hotel (it might not be Sakura or Celestine). For example, in Kyoto a boutique hotel could be The Royal Park Hotel.

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    Pat

    Asked on October 11th, 2024

    is this tour fully guided? The descriptions on some days make it sound like we're left on our own??

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    • Tourist JourneyOperatorWritten October 2024

      all our tours are fully guided. For group tours, participants will need to meet the guide at centralized meeting points, and from there, they will be taken care of throughout the tour. If you choose a multiple-day package, there will be self-transfers via bullet train. We take care of all the arrangements and provide detailed instructions, allowing customers the flexibility to travel independently between cities. For private tours, our guides will meet you at your hotel.

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