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Japan Unrivalled 35 to 45 (35 To 45)

13 days
From Tokyo to Osaka
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 8 - 50
Ages 35-45
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Tokyo

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Daiichi Ryogoku Hotel (or similar))
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  2. Day 2

    Tokyo

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Daiichi Ryogoku Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Asakusa Senso-ji Buddhist temple
    • Visit Meiji Jingu shrine

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Harajuku fashion district
    • Shop at Nakamise Street
    • Cross Shibuya pedestrian crossing
    Landmarks
    Asakusa Senso-ji
    Meiji Jingu
    Harajuku
    Nakamise Street
    Shibuya Crossing
  3. Day 3

    Tokyo

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Daiichi Ryogoku Hotel (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Visit robot cafe with interactive avatars
    • Visit Maid Cafe in Akihabara
    Landmarks
    Akihabara
  4. Day 4

    Tokyo to Isawa via Hakone

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Japanese kaiseki style)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ryokan Special Stay)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Tsukiji fish market
    • Ride the Hakone Ropeway
    • Soak in hot springs at ryokan

    Optional Activities

    • Take a sushi-making class
    • Final exploration of Tokyo
    Landmarks
    Tsukiji Market
    Hakone Ropeway
    Mount Fuji
  5. Day 5

    Isawa to Takayama via Matsumoto

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Takayama Green Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Matsumoto Castle (Matsumoto Castle tour)

    Optional Activities

    • Pick and eat fresh local seasonal fruits at a nearby farm
    • View Mt. Fuji from the road
    • Dinner at a restaurant serving Hida beef
    Landmarks
    Matsumoto Castle
    Hida Mountains
    Mt. Fuji
  6. Day 6

    Takayama

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Takayama Green Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Explore Takayama town

    Optional Activities

    • Rent a bike and cycle through Takayama
    • Soak in Japanese onsen (hot spring)
    Landmarks
    Takayama
  7. Day 7

    Takayama to Hiroshima

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Vista Hiroshima (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Private tour with local guide
    • Visit Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Hiroshima city independently
    Landmarks
    Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
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  8. Day 8

    Hiroshima (Including Miyajima)

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Vista Hiroshima (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Miyajima island
    • View Great Torii Gate at Miyajima

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Miyajima's temples and forests
    Landmarks
    Miyajima Island
    Great Torii Gate
  9. Day 9

    Hiroshima to Kyoto

    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ibis Styles Kyoto Station (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Guided sightseeing tour of Kyoto
    • Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine with vermilion torii gates
    • Visit Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)

    Optional Activities

    • Don a kimono
    • Visit bamboo forest
    • Visit Yasaka Pagoda
    • Spot geisha in Gion district
    Landmarks
    Fushimi Inari Shrine
    Kinkaku-ji
    Itinerary Image 1
  10. Day 10

    Kyoto

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ibis Styles Kyoto Station (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Don a kimono
    • Check out the bamboo forest
    • Take photos at Yasaka Pagoda
    • Spot geisha in Gion district
    Landmarks
    Yasaka Pagoda
    Gion District
    Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
  11. Day 11

    Kyoto to Mount Koya

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional vegetarian meal)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Henjoko-in Wakayama (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Stay at Buddhist monastery
    • Traditional vegetarian meal
    Landmarks
    Mount Koya
  12. Day 12

    Mount Koya to Osaka

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ibis Budget Osaka Umeda (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Early morning Buddhist service at Mount Koya temple
    • Guided exploration of local food scene in Osaka

    Optional Activities

    • Shopping in Americamura
    • Visit Pokemon store
    • Explore and shop throughout Osaka
    Landmarks
    Mount Koya
    Americamura
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  13. Day 13

    Osaka

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    April 10th, 2023
    Contiki knocked it out of the park 10/10
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    December 18th, 2025
    She was absolutely amazing, better than all the rest. One of the reasons the trip was spectacular.

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