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18 to 35s Essential Japan (7 destinations)

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From Tokyo to Osaka
4.5 (22 reviews)
  • Tokyo skyline at dusk with glowing Tokyo Tower set against Mount Fuji’s snowy cone.
  • Serene pathway of Arashiyama bamboo grove with tall green stalks arching overhead.
  • Hiroshima Castle framed by fiery autumn foliage under bright sky.
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Tokyo

    Tokyo

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Sensoji Temple (free)
    • Visit Imperial Palace (free)
    • Lunch at Avatar Robot Café (from JPY2000)
    • Dinner in Tokyo's popular hubs
    Landmarks
    Sensoji Temple
    Imperial Palace
  3. Day 2

    Tokyo

    Tokyo

    Included Activities

    • Shibuya Walking Tour
    • Visit Shibuya Crossing and Hachiko statue
    • Depachika food hall visit
    • Yoyogi Park
    • Meiji Jingu Shrine
    • Harajuku street exploration

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Gotokuji Cat Temple (free)
    • Yakitori at Omoide Yokocho street stalls
    • Karaoke experience
    • Shinjuku-gyoen (JPY500)
    • Studio Ghibli Museum (from JPY1000, advance bookings required)
    • Disneyland or Disney Sea (from JPY7900)
    • A Tour Through Tokyo's Kitchen with World's Largest Fish Market (JPY12535)
    • Tsukiji Outer Market (free)
    • Wholesale Fish Market at Toyosu (free)
    • Metropolitan Government Building observation deck (free)
    • Kanpai Tokyo: Shinjuku Drinks and Neon Nights Urban Adventure (JPY18000)
    • Tokyo After 5 Urban Adventure (JPY17000)
    Landmarks
    Shibuya Crossing
    Hachiko statue
    Meiji Jingu Shrine
    Yoyogi Park
    Gotokuji Cat Temple
    Omoide Yokocho
  4. Day 3

    Tokyo to Kanazawa

    Tokyo to Kanazawa

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Kenroku-en Gardens & Castle (JPY320)
    • Explore Samurai districts
    • Visit historic temples
    • Visit local markets
    • Oyama Shrine (free)
    • Omicho market tour (free)
    • 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art (free, excluding special exhibitions)
    • Nagamachi Samurai District exploration (free, excluding museum entry)
    Landmarks
    Kenroku-en Garden
    Kanazawa Castle Park
  5. Day 4

    Kanazawa

    Kanazawa

    Included Activities

    • Higashi Chaya District walking tour

    Optional Activities

    • Traditional tea ceremony at a local tea house
    Landmarks
    Higashi Chaya District
  6. Day 5

    Kanazawa to Kyoto

    Kanazawa to Kyoto

    Included Activities

    • Gion District Walk

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion) (JPY500)
    • Visit Nijo Castle (JPY800)
    • Visit Imperial Palace (free)
    • Visit Kiyomizu-dera (JPY500)
    Landmarks
    Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
    Nijo Castle
    Gion District
  7. Day 6

    Kyoto

    Kyoto

    Included Activities

    • Kyo-Yuzen Dyeing Workshop
    • Fushimi Inari-Taisha walk

    Optional Activities

    • Bicycle rental and cycling around the city
    • Kimono/Maiko/Samurai Dress Up (from JPY10000)
    • Arashiyama Monkey Park (JPY800)
    • Kyo-ryori (Kyoto cuisine) dining
    • Nishiki food market exploration
    Landmarks
    Fushimi Inari-Taisha
    Nishiki food market
  8. Day 7

    Kyoto to Hiroshima

    Kyoto to Hiroshima

    Included Activities

    • Peace Park visit
    • A-Bomb Dome visit
    • Peace Museum visit

    Optional Activities

    • Okonomiyaki (Hiroshima savoury pancake) dining
    Landmarks
    Peace Park
    A-Bomb Dome
    Peace Museum
  9. Day 8

    Hiroshima to Miyajima Island

    Hiroshima to Miyajima Island

    Included Activities

    • Miyajima Island visit
    • Mt Misen hike

    Optional Activities

    • Itsukushima-jinja Shrine visit (JPY300)
    Landmarks
    Itsukushima-jinja Shrine
    Torii Gate (Miyajima)
    Mt Misen
  10. Day 9

    Hiroshima to Osaka

    Hiroshima to Osaka
    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Dotonbori District walking tour

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Shinsekai district and Tsutenkaku Tower
    • Osaka Castle visit (JPY1200)
    • Universal Studios Day Pass (from JPY8900)
    • Dogusuji Arcade (free)
    • Spa World (JPY2000)
    • Kaiten Sushi Train at Kura Sushi (from JPY1200)
    • Kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers) dining
    • Takoyaki (grilled octopus) dining
    Landmarks
    Dotonbori District
    Tsutenkaku Tower
    Shinsekai District
    Osaka Castle
  11. Day 10

    Osaka

    Osaka

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  • Tarun5.0•August 2025
    Loved our guide Benjamin, itinery was great as per price, had heaps of fun and created hundreds of memories, would...
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    Traveled in August 2025
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    We are so happy to read of your adventure with us, Tarun! Japan is certainly an easy place to want to return to, and we are thrilled to know you are taking away some amazing memories. Benjamin is an asset to us and our travellers to be sure, and we thank you for your comments. Have a fantastic week ahead, and we hope to see you again soon!
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  • Christian3.0•June 2024
    Depends on the group size and the guide if the tour is great or just ok. Nice trip, good accommodation but less...
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    Traveled in May 2024
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    Hey Christian, thank you for your review. We are sorry to hear that your guide lacked motivation. Your feedback has been shared with the operations manager in Japan to ensure that he is given further support to develop his skills.
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  • Daniel5.0•November 2023
    Fantastic trip of a lifetime! Amazing from start to finish. Itinerary was great and had a good balance with free time...
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    Traveled in November 2023
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    Thank you so much Daniel for leaving such a positive review! We are so pleased that you found the itinerary and your tour leader to be fantastic and that they both made your time in Japan so special.
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    Jeremy5.0•October 2023
    Yutaka was a great guide, helped get everything situated and really made this trip special. Thanks, Yutaka!
    Traveled in October 2023
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    Hi Jeremy, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts with us! We're so glad you had an awesome time with us!
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  • Leila5.0•March 2023
    the tour guide was excellent he showed us a lot of temples and places you would not normally see while travelling on...
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    Traveled in March 2023
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    Hi Leila, thank you for leaving a review. We're delighted to hear that your local leader showed you all of the hidden gems of Japan. Sounds like an incredible experience, we hope to welcome you on another Intrepid adventure soon. All of our local leaders are experts in their region and know all of the best places to share with our travellers. All the best!
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  • Sze5.0•December 2022
    Excellent tour leader and very well-organized trip. Would recommend to others.
    Traveled in November 2022
  • Ryan
    Ryan5.0•March 2020
    Everything was very well organized and informative
    Traveled in February 2020
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    Thank you Ryan!
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  • Marvin
    Marvin5.0•December 2019
    Great and flexible enough to head out on your own
    Traveled in November 2019
  • Elmer5.0•October 2019
    One of a kind one of a kind
    Traveled in October 2019
  • Katie4.0•September 2019
    Trip was definitely made better when you have a good tour leader. Tomomi was great, so helpful and made the...
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    Traveled in March 2019

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