Is it possible to stay at a hotel during the trip? Can a private room be arranged in a hotel? What is the supplement cost for a private room?

On this itinerary, most of the trip is already in hotels, so you'll have 8 nights in standard hotels included as part of the journey. Alongside that, there is 1 night in a temple stay and 1 night in a traditional ryokan, which is a more cultural, Japanese-style accommodation experience. In terms of a private room, we are currently unable to offer a single supplement in Japan due to limited availability.

Could you please confirm if there is still availability for the selected departure or for the 10th of November?

I've checked availability for the Sunday, 9 November 2025 departure, and unfortunately there is currently only one space left, so we wouldn't be able to accommodate 2 travellers on that date. If you're flexible, I can check alternative departure dates where 2 spaces are available.

What meals are included in the tour package?

Meals vary per itinerary, so please refer to the trip notes for specific details.

Are there options for different languages during the tour?

The tours are typically conducted in English, but please inquire about other options.

What is the airport city that I should fly into in Japan?

You can fly into either Itami Airport or Kansai Airport, both servicing Kyoto.

Can I arrange for pre or post accommodation?

Yes, we can arrange extra nights based on your preferred arrival and departure dates.

What are the visa requirements for traveling to Japan?

Visa requirements depend on your nationality, so it's best to check the latest regulations.

What type of insurance do I need for this trip?

Travel insurance is recommended, and you should check your coverage for international travel.

Is there a solo supplement for travelers?

Yes, the solo supplement applies if one person prefers their own room instead of sharing.

What accommodations will be provided during the tour?

Accommodation will be in comfortable 3 or 4 star hotels, enhancing the cultural experience.

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Tokyo
Tokyo
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Imperial Palace grounds and moat
- Explore parks and gardens
- Browse vintage shopping districts
- Visit historical museums
- Try traditional Japanese food
Landmarks
Imperial Palace
Day 2
Tokyo
Tokyo
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Senso-ji Temple
- Browse Nakamise shopping street
- Sumida River cruise
- Stroll Hama Rikyu gardens
- Explore Ginza shopping district
Optional Activities
- Watch Kabuki theatre performance
- Visit department store depachika (basement food hall)
Landmarks
Senso-ji Temple
Nakamise shopping street
Sumida River
Skytree Tower
Asahi Beer Hall
Sumo Stadium (Ryogoku Kokugikan)
Tsukiji Fish Market complex
Hama Rikyu gardens
Ginza
Day 3
Tokyo to Minobu
Tokyo to Minobu
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional vegetarian Buddhist cuisine (shojin ryori))
Included Activities
- Temple Stay at Kuon-ji sub-temple
- Shojin ryori (Buddhist vegetarian cuisine) dinner
Optional Activities
- Observe morning prayer ceremony
- Sutra copying (Buddhist calligraphy practice)
- Meditation session
- Climb 287 steps to Kuon-ji
- Take Minobusan Ropeway for Mt Fuji views
- Explore the town of Minobu
Landmarks
Kuon-ji Temple
Mt Fuji
Minobusan Ropeway
Day 4
Minobu to Gero
Minobu to Gero
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Kaiseki feast—traditional multi-course meal featuring soup, sashimi, steamed and grilled courses, sides and freshly steamed rice)
Included Activities
- Orientation walk in Gero
- Access to ryokan's indoor and outdoor onsens
- Kaiseki dinner
Optional Activities
- Observe morning prayer ceremony at temple
Landmarks
Gero Onsen
Day 5
Gero
Gero
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Gero market
- Visit Gassho Village open-air museum
Optional Activities
- Visit Odo House
- Visit Iwasaki House for folkloric crafts
- Visit Enkukan for carved Buddha statues
- Browse local sake and ceramics
Landmarks
Gassho Village
Odo House
Iwasaki House
Enkukan
Day 6
Gero to Kyoto
Gero to Kyoto
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine
- Orientation walk
- Gion district evening walk
Optional Activities
- Spot geiko or maiko in Gion district
Landmarks
Fushimi Inari Taisha
Mt Inari
Gion district
Day 7
Kyoto
Kyoto
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
- Tea ceremony
Optional Activities
- Walk the Philosopher's Path
- Visit Ginkaku-ji (Silver Pavilion)
- Visit Nanzen-ji Temple
- Visit Kiyomizu-dera (Temple of Pure Water)
- Explore Old Town areas of Kyoto
Landmarks
Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
Ginkaku-ji (Silver Pavilion)
Nanzen-ji Temple
Philosopher's Path
Kiyomizu-dera (Temple of Pure Water)
Day 8
Kyoto to Hiroshima
Kyoto to Hiroshima
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Okonomiyaki—Hiroshima's signature savory pancake made of batter, cabbage, egg, customizable toppings like seafood, meat or vegetables and traditional yakisoba noodles)
Included Activities
- Visit Himeji Castle
- Visit Genbaku (A-Bomb) Dome
- Visit Peace Memorial Park and Museum
- Okonomiyaki dinner
Landmarks
Himeji Castle
Genbaku (A-Bomb) Dome
Peace Memorial Park
Peace Memorial Museum
Day 9
Hiroshima to Miyajima
Hiroshima to Miyajima
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ferry to Miyajima
- Visit Itsukushima Shrine
Optional Activities
- Explore Momiji Park (Maple Valley)
- Take cable car up Mt Misen
- Visit Shukkeien Garden
Landmarks
Miyajima Island
Itsukushima Shrine
Momiji Park
Mt Misen
Shukkeien Garden
Day 10
Hiroshima to Osaka
Hiroshima to Osaka
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation walk
- Dotonbori District walking tour
Optional Activities
- Visit tachinomi (standing bars) for kushikatsu or doteyaki
- Explore local food scene
Landmarks
Dotonbori District
Glico Running Man
Kani Doraku
Day 11
Osaka
Osaka
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Osaka at own pace

Landmarks
Imperial Palace

Landmarks
Senso-ji Temple
Nakamise shopping street
Sumida River
Skytree Tower
Asahi Beer Hall
Sumo Stadium (Ryogoku Kokugikan)
Tsukiji Fish Market complex
Hama Rikyu gardens
Ginza

Landmarks
Kuon-ji Temple
Mt Fuji
Minobusan Ropeway

Landmarks
Gero Onsen

Landmarks
Gassho Village
Odo House
Iwasaki House
Enkukan

Landmarks
Fushimi Inari Taisha
Mt Inari
Gion district

Landmarks
Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
Ginkaku-ji (Silver Pavilion)
Nanzen-ji Temple
Philosopher's Path
Kiyomizu-dera (Temple of Pure Water)

Landmarks
Himeji Castle
Genbaku (A-Bomb) Dome
Peace Memorial Park
Peace Memorial Museum

Landmarks
Miyajima Island
Itsukushima Shrine
Momiji Park
Mt Misen
Shukkeien Garden

Landmarks
Dotonbori District
Glico Running Man
Kani Doraku

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Guide
Meals
Additional Services
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4.4

Overall rating based on 14 Reviews

Itinerary
4.5
Transport
4.6
Guide
4.6
Accommodation
4.1
Food
4.2
Tour Operator
4.5

Anthony3.0•October 2024
Lots of train travel,hours at a time.
Traveled in October 2024
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Thank you for taking the time to share your review. We're sorry to hear that your overall experience was rated just 3 stars. Your feedback is incredibly valuable to us, and we’re always striving to improve. We’d love to learn more about your time in Japan and understand what could have made your experience a 5-star one. Please reach out to our customer care team at customercare@intrepidtravel.com and one of the team will assist you.
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Daniel5.0•November 2019
The tour was really fun! Very well planned - the itinerary was interesting and balanced. I also liked the fact public...
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Mark4.0•September 2019
We were very happy with all aspects of this tour. Kaz was an excellent guide, who was calm and professional at all...
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Traveled in March 2019
Catherine4.5•September 2019
Based on this trip, we found the tour to be well organised, appropriately paced, varied, and enjoyable. It was made...
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Sybil4.8•September 2019
Our excellent guide, Manabu Higa whose insights into Japanese culture were invaluable and whose sense of fun...
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Rebecca4.8•September 2019
Love the small group and the opportunity to mix ""tour time"" and free time.
Traveled in March 2019
Kathleen5.0•September 2019
Extremely well organized trip.Got to see a lot of places both as a group and on our own.The small group feel was...
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James4.5•September 2019
Overall, this was a great experience.As is true for any group travel, the leader or guide is very important and our...
Overall, this was a great experience.As is true for any group travel, the leader or guide is very important and our guide Manabu Higa was outstanding.As someone who had been in the Buddist priesthood for a time, his insight into the nuances of Shintoism and Buddism were extensive.His English is impeccable and he was keen to understand the habits and customs of his tourmates from outside Japan.We had 4 from Australia (one couple now living in Samoa), 1 from Toronto, Canada, and 4 from the US (my wife Cathy and I from Oregon and two young women from Minnesota) so the group size was fantastic and at one point we had 2 more ""guides in training"" so there were 9 of us and 3 guides!The itinerary was excellent.I thoroughly enjoyed traveling by train and also appreciated the amount of free time.Only in Tokyo did I feel that a little more structured time would have been helpful.I am glad we started in Kyoto and ended in Tokyo as I thought Tokyo was almost overwhelming (we are from southern Oregon and live in a town of 8,).We have been with other tour operators and on a number of cruises and this was one of my most enjoyable experiences as well as good value.I am glad we opted for the comfort level trip rather than the original as I don't think my back would have tolerated more than our 2 nights on Tatami mats and futons on the floor.Show more
Traveled in March 2019
Cathy4.5•September 2019
The size of the group was very manageable. The variety of experiences was great. Every minute was not scheduled....
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Anastasia4.5•September 2019
The knowledge of the local tour guide made it such and authentic experience- from traditional to contemporary Japan.
Traveled in March 2019

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Suzanne
Asked on June 28th, 2026
Is it possible to stay at a hotel during the trip? Can a private room be arranged in a hotel? What is the supplement cost for a private room?
Accommodation
Single supplement
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written June 2026
  On this itinerary, most of the trip is already in hotels, so you'll have 8 nights in standard hotels included as part of the journey. Alongside that, there is 1 night in a temple stay and 1 night in a traditional ryokan, which is a more cultural, Japanese-style accommodation experience. In terms of a private room, we are currently unable to offer a single supplement in Japan due to limited availability.
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  Suzanne
  Traveler•Written July 2026
  Do each participant must carry his/her luggage throughout the trip? Do you provide luggage courier or luggage storage service for certain leg(s) of the trip?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written July 2026
  There isn't a luggage courier or storage service for specific legs of the trip, so each participant will need to carry their own luggage throughout. You should also be prepared to spend most of the day on your feet while moving through busy train stations. We strongly recommend packing light and wearing comfortable shoes to make the journey easier.
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Muhammad
Asked on September 17th, 2025
Could you please confirm if there is still availability for the selected departure or for the 10th of November?
Price / Availability
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written September 2025
  I've checked availability for the Sunday, 9 November 2025 departure, and unfortunately there is currently only one space left, so we wouldn't be able to accommodate 2 travellers on that date. If you're flexible, I can check alternative departure dates where 2 spaces are available.
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Andreas
Asked on March 29th, 2025
What meals are included in the tour package?
Meals
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written March 2025
  Meals vary per itinerary, so please refer to the trip notes for specific details.
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Sterre
Asked on February 23rd, 2025
Are there options for different languages during the tour?
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- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written February 2025
  The tours are typically conducted in English, but please inquire about other options.
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Corinna
Asked on February 10th, 2025
What is the airport city that I should fly into in Japan?
Flights / Transfers
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written February 2025
  You can fly into either Itami Airport or Kansai Airport, both servicing Kyoto.
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Natalia
Asked on November 27th, 2024
Can I arrange for pre or post accommodation?
Accommodation
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written November 2024
  Yes, we can arrange extra nights based on your preferred arrival and departure dates.
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Luisa
Asked on July 10th, 2024
What are the visa requirements for traveling to Japan?
Visa
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written July 2024
  Visa requirements depend on your nationality, so it's best to check the latest regulations.
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Brigitte
Asked on July 7th, 2024
What type of insurance do I need for this trip?
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- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written July 2024
  Travel insurance is recommended, and you should check your coverage for international travel.
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Sarah
Asked on June 24th, 2024
Is there a solo supplement for travelers?
Single supplement
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written June 2024
  Yes, the solo supplement applies if one person prefers their own room instead of sharing.
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Gregory
Asked on April 7th, 2024
What accommodations will be provided during the tour?
Accommodation
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written April 2024
  Accommodation will be in comfortable 3 or 4 star hotels, enhancing the cultural experience.

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