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Wonders of Japan 2026|2027

14 days
From Osaka to Tokyo
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 182
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Osaka

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome Dinner)
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Osaka

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner at Umeda Sky Building with spectacular views)

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Shinsaibashi-suji shopping avenue
    • Visit Kuromon Ichiba Market
    • Visit Museum of History
    • Visit Osaka Castle
    • Floating Garden Observatory at Umeda Sky Building for night-time views
    • Dinner at Umeda Sky Building
    Landmarks
    Shinsaibashi-suji
    Kuromon Ichiba Market
    Museum of History
    Osaka Castle
    Umeda Sky Building
  3. Day 3

    Osaka - Kehaya-za

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit restored Edo era Merchant House in Tondabayashi
    • EmeraldPLUS: Private visit to Sumo Museum
    • EmeraldPLUS: Sumo wrestler demonstration and welcome ceremony
    • Ride on Osaka Metro to Dotonbori and Hozenji Yokocho food alley
    Landmarks
    Edo era Merchant House
    Sumo Museum
    Dotonbori
    Hozenji Yokocho
  4. Day 4

    Osaka to Hiroshima

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Okonomiyaki, a Japanese-style savoury pancake and regional specialty)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Peace Memorial Park
    • Visit Atomic Bomb Museum
    • Dinner featuring Okonomiyaki
    Landmarks
    Peace Memorial Park
    Atomic Bomb Museum
  5. Day 5

    Hiroshima - Miyajima Island

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Ferry to Miyajima Island
    • Visit Daisho-in Temple
    • Visit Itsukushima Shrine and floating Torii Gate
    Landmarks
    Miyajima Island
    Daisho-in Temple
    Itsukushima Shrine
  6. Day 6

    Hiroshima - Himeiji - Kyoto

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Himeji Castle

    Optional Activities

    • Ryokan Upgrade: Stay in a traditional Japanese Inn with tatami mat flooring, futon beds, sliding shoji paper doors (at additional cost, must be pre-booked before departure)
    Landmarks
    Himeji Castle
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  7. Day 7

    Kyoto - Nara

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Todaiji Temple
    • Explore Nara Park and observe free-roaming deer
    • Visit sake brewery and museum with tasting and learning experience
    Landmarks
    Todaiji Temple
    Nara Park
  8. Day 8

    Kyoto

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Private group dinner hosted by a Geisha or Maiko)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine
    • Rickshaw ride through Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
    • Explore Tenryu-ji Temple
    • Visit Kinkaku-ji Temple (Golden Pavilion)
    • EmeraldPLUS: Private group dinner hosted by a Geisha or Maiko
    Landmarks
    Fushimi Inari Shrine
    Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
    Tenryu-ji Temple
    Kinkaku-ji Temple
  9. Day 9

    Kyoto to Shizuoka

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Hands-on sushi cooking experience)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Nihondaira Yume Terrace with 360-degree panoramic views of Mt. Fuji
    • Ropeway ride from Nihondaira Plateau to Toshogu Shrine
    • Visit Toshogu Shrine
    • Hands-on sushi cooking experience and dinner
    Landmarks
    Nihondaira Yume Terrace
    Toshogu Shrine
    Mt. Fuji
  10. Day 10

    Shizuoka to Hakone

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Street food lunch at Omiya Yokocho), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit tea farm and factory
    • Street food lunch at Omiya Yokocho
    • Visit Mt. Fuji World Heritage Centre
    • Stroll through Hakone Chokokuno Mori Open-Air Museum
    Landmarks
    Omiya Yokocho
    Mt. Fuji World Heritage Centre
    Hakone Chokokuno Mori Open-Air Museum
    Itinerary Image 1
  11. Day 11

    Hakone to Tokyo

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Boat cruise on Lake Ashinoko
    • Explore Asakusa district
    • Visit Senso-ji Temple
    • Browse Nakamise shopping area

    Optional Activities

    • DiscoverMORE: Dine at Gonpachi Nishiazabu, made famous in the film 'Kill Bill' (extra expense)
    • DiscoverMORE: Culturally immerse yourself in a traditional Japanese evening Izakaya bar scene, serving Yaki-tori and Kushiyaki, accompanied by your Tour Director (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Lake Ashinoko
    Asakusa
    Senso-ji Temple
    Nakamise shopping area
    Itinerary Image 1
  12. Day 12

    Tokyo

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Visit teamLab Borderless immersive digital art museum
    • Visit Imperial Palace East National Gardens
    • Explore Shinjuku-Gyoen Gardens
    Landmarks
    teamLab Borderless
    Imperial Palace East National Gardens
    Shinjuku-Gyoen Gardens
    Shinjuku
  13. Day 13

    Tokyo

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner cruise on a yakatabune with free-flow drinks on Tokyo Bay)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Imperial Meiji Shrine
    • Walk across Shibuya Crossing
    • EmeraldPLUS: Farewell dinner cruise on a yakatabune with free-flow drinks

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Harajuku shopping district
    • Visit Omotesando shopping district
    Landmarks
    Imperial Meiji Shrine
    Shibuya Crossing
    Harajuku
    Omotesando
  14. Day 14

    Tokyo

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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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