What is the group size maximum?

Could you say what the age range is for this group?

In relation to your tour of Japan as I'm in my 70s does this mean I excluded from the tour.

The Epic Japan: Speed Trains & Street Food tour is designed for travellers aged 18–39. If you'd like, I can also send you alternative tour options in Japan.

Could you please confirm the availability and cost of a twin/double room supplement for this tour?

Can you please confirm the date you are looking to travel & your preferred currency. Once we have these details, we can update the quote

Is it possible to have a guide who speaks English?

Yes, this tour is guided in English.

I want to plan something really far in advance, can I pay it over that time and what deposits are required?

You can choose to pay in instalments every two weeks. Additionally, as per the terms and conditions of G Adventures, the deposit required is 20% of the total travel fare.

Are Japan Rail Passes provided?

Yes the Rail Passes are included with the trip and are valid for the duration of the trip

Could you recommend a similar option that accommodates his age?

Here are 2 similar tours that we can recommend: Japan Express: Osaka to Tokyo, Discover Japan

Is this tour strictly for 39 and under? As im 41 and have been on a 18-39 before with G adventures to china and throughly enjoyed it

We do get asked this a lot and unfortunately, we have to be really strict about our age limits on our travel styles. If we were more lenient on this, we would be false advertising and may lead to customer dissatisfaction or miss-selling of our product. It is not our intention to exclude people, it is simply that we have a specific product which targets that age group and traveller type. To align with our 18 to 30 something campaign, it is necessary to have an upper age limit with no exceptions to keep our promise to our customers.

I would like to have some information on this tour On day 1 what time does the tour begins and day 11 , what time does it ends the tour

On Day 1, you will have to attend the welcome meeting at 6pm at the hotel in Tokyo, therefore you should plan to land at the airport by 3pm latest. On the last day, you can depart anytime. There are no tours that day. Check-out time is 11am

Does this tour is good for 40 years and above? Or only limited to 39 years old?

This is an 18-39 tour, all travellers must be between those ages on Day 1 of the tour. Unfortuantely a travellers aged 40+ would be required to look at our Classic tours instead.

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Epic Japan: Speed Trains & Street Food

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4.5

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We had enough free time to do what we wanted and were encouraged to try things that were not the usual.
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Explorer: Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
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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 10 - 16
Ages 18-39

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Itinerary

Day 1
Tokyo
Accommodation
Hostel (Imano Tokyo Hostel)
Included Activities
- Meet Your CEO and Group
- Connect With New Friends
Optional Activities
- Explore Tokyo neighborhoods and attractions
Day 2
Tokyo
Accommodation
Hostel (Imano Tokyo Hostel)
Included Activities
- Orientation With CEO
Optional Activities
- Visit Yoyogi Park
- Visit Asakusa Shrine
- Explore Harajuku
- Visit Shibuya Crossing
- Shopping and café exploration
Landmarks
Yoyogi Park
Asakusa Shrine
Harajuku
Shibuya Crossing
Day 3
Tokyo to Takayama
Accommodation
Hotel (Oyado Iguchi)
Included Activities
- Takayama Orientation Walk
Optional Activities
- Visit craft shops
- Visit sake breweries
- Explore Takayama old town
Landmarks
Takayama Old Town
Day 4
Takayama to Kyoto
Accommodation
Hotel (Tune Stay Kyoto), Hotel (We Base Kyoto)
Included Activities
- Big Night Out
Optional Activities
- Karaoke session
- Visit izakayas
- Explore Kyoto
Day 5
Kyoto
Accommodation
Hotel (Tune Stay Kyoto), Hotel (We Base Kyoto)
Optional Activities
- Visit temples
- Tea ceremony
- Calligraphy class
- Explore Kyoto attractions
Day 6
Kyoto
Accommodation
Hotel (Tune Stay Kyoto), Hotel (We Base Kyoto)
Optional Activities
- Visit temples
- Explore cultural sites
- Experience traditional activities
Day 7
Kyoto to Hiroshima
Accommodation
Hotel (We Base Hiroshima)
Optional Activities
- Visit Peace Park and Museum
- Visit Shukkei-en traditional Japanese garden
- Visit Hiroshima Castle
- Explore Hiroshima
Landmarks
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
Shukkei-en
Hiroshima Castle
Day 8
Hiroshima
Accommodation
Hotel (We Base Hiroshima)
Included Activities
- Miyajima Island Visit
Optional Activities
- Easy hike around Mt Misen
- Sample oysters
Landmarks
Miyajima Island
Itsukushima Shrine Torii Gate
Mt. Misen
Day 9
Hiroshima to Osaka
Accommodation
Hostel (Imano Osaka Shinsaibashi Hostel)
Optional Activities
- Visit Osaka Castle Park
- Explore Shinsaibashi shopping street
- Visit Dotombori Bridge
- Try takoyaki
- Share kushikatsu meal
Landmarks
Osaka Castle Park
Shinsaibashi
Dotonbori
Day 10
Osaka
Accommodation
Hostel (Imano Osaka Shinsaibashi Hostel)
Included Activities
- Big Night Out
Optional Activities
- Visit ramen museum
- Browse Umeda shops
- Explore Osaka
Day 11
Osaka
Included Activities
- Departure Day

Landmarks
Yoyogi Park
Asakusa Shrine
Harajuku
Shibuya Crossing

Landmarks
Takayama Old Town

Landmarks
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
Shukkei-en
Hiroshima Castle

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Miyajima Island
Itsukushima Shrine Torii Gate
Mt. Misen

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Osaka Castle Park
Shinsaibashi
Dotonbori

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Imano Tokyo Hostel
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Oyado Iguchi
Hotel
day 3
Tune Stay Kyoto
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Days 4, 5, 6
We Base Kyoto
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Days 4, 5, 6
We Base Hiroshima
Hotel
Days 7, 8
Imano Osaka Shinsaibashi Hostel
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4.5

Overall rating based on 23 Reviews

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4.4
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4.7
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4.8
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4.4
Food
4.6
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4.7

Eliezer
March 24th, 2025
5
Roger was a great guide! Everything went smoothly and while the group was together a lot, there was also plenty of...
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Traveled in March 2025
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Thank you so much for sharing your review with us, Eliezer! Our world deserves more you!
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Sam
February 16th, 2025
5
Brilliant tour! Lots of free time to explore, and the tour guide, Noga-san was funny and a great guide, 100% recommend!!
Traveled in January 2025
Reply from: G Adventures
Thanks so much for your positive review, Sam! It sounds like you had a wonderful time in Japan. We hope to welcome you on another adventure in the near future!
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Michelle
November 26th, 2024
5
It was great! Got to see a lot within the 11 days and our CEO was very friendly and helpful!
Traveled in November 2024
Reply from: G Adventures
Thank you for your review, Michelle! We are delighted to know that you enjoyed your time in Japan with us. The world deserves more you!
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Alexandra
May 23rd, 2023
4
Japan was so fun! A looooooot of free time so do you researches about what to do and visit in every city. Would have...
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Traveled in March 2023
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Hi Alexandra, Thanks for the constructive feedback; I really appreciate it.
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Thomas
April 6th, 2023
5
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ / ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It was awesome. Be had the right amount of free time and guidance. Our CEO was the best one I've ever...
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Traveled in March 2023
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Hi Thomas, Love this! Thanks for the great feedback.
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Marshall
February 12th, 2023
4
Overall, I had a great time on this trip. Make sure you're prepared with a few ideas of what you want to eat and what...
Overall, I had a great time on this trip. Make sure you're prepared with a few ideas of what you want to eat and what to visit at each stop. The tour was good, but we occasionally spent too much or too little time in some areas. (I recommend spending a long time at Fushimi Inari and maybe like an hour at most for Kinkakuji.) Communication was a little lacking from our guide at times, but he did a good job of getting us from one location to the other. Would recommend to others.Show more
Traveled in January 2023
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Hi Marshall, Thank you for taking the time to send through your feedback; we really appreciate it!
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StevendeGroot
September 2nd, 2022
1
Booked Japan tour for my pregnant partner and I as a baby moon. Was told at time of booking that deposits were...
Booked Japan tour for my pregnant partner and I as a baby moon. Was told at time of booking that deposits were refundable if tour did not go ahead due to COVID restrictions. Was informed a few weeks ago that rules in Japan hadn’t changed but GAdventures has decided to heavily modify the tour so it could go ahead. We did not want to go ahead with this heavily modified tour so we requested refund of our deposits as previously discussed. Today we were told we wouldn’t be getting our deposits back despite the tour we originally signed up for not going ahead. I have now had to lodge a complaint with Australian Consumer Protection. Feel like we got scammed, avoid avoid avoid.Show more
Traveled in June 2022
Reply from: G Adventures
Hi Steven, Thank you for your feedback; I really appreciate it. Please allow me to raise your concerns with our sales management team.
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Younjee
December 25th, 2019
5
My tour guide and group was awesome! My only issue was the itinerary not being very clear before meeting up with the...
My tour guide and group was awesome! My only issue was the itinerary not being very clear before meeting up with the tour.Show more
Traveled in December 2019
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Pamela
December 25th, 2019
5
Fantastic tour which was incredibly insightful and fun!
Traveled in December 2019
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Alexandra
April 14th, 2019
3.5
The itinerary needed to be more detailed, there was a lot up in the air as to what was happening each day. There...
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Traveled in February 2019
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Appreciate the review, thanks Alexandra.
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Debra
Asked on February 9th, 2026
What is the group size maximum?
Group size
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  Debra
  Traveler•Written February 2026
  Could you say what the age range is for this group?
- G AdventuresOperator•Written February 2026
  The maximum group size on this tour is 16. All the dates you are interested have males booked on and as this is our 18-39 tour, you are looking at these ages being booked on already. Some dates vary and have travellers under 30 but most have a mix.
R
Russell
Asked on January 17th, 2026
In relation to your tour of Japan as I'm in my 70s does this mean I excluded from the tour.
Age Range
- G AdventuresOperator•Written January 2026
  The Epic Japan: Speed Trains & Street Food tour is designed for travellers aged 18–39.
  
  If you'd like, I can also send you alternative tour options in Japan.
- R
  Russell
  Traveler•Written January 2026
  I am unable to understand why your tour for 11 days you have suggested is almost double the price that I originally enquired about. How can you justify the massive increase in the price?
- G AdventuresOperator•Written January 2026
  One of the main reasons the 11-day tour I suggested is priced higher is due to the accommodation used during the trip, as outlined below:
  
  11-Day Tour – Where will we stay?
  
  Hotels (8 nights)Homestay (2 nights, multi-share)
  
  In comparison, the 18–39 tour includes the following accommodation:18–39 Tour –
  
  Where will we stay?
  
  Hostels (9 nights, multi-share, shared facilities)Traditional inn (1 night, multi-share room with shared facilities)
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Carmen
Asked on January 12th, 2026
Could you please confirm the availability and cost of a twin/double room supplement for this tour?
Price / Availability
Single supplement
- G AdventuresOperator•Written January 2026
  Can you please confirm the date you are looking to travel & your preferred currency. Once we have these details, we can update the quote
T
Terry
Asked on January 4th, 2026
Is it possible to have a guide who speaks English?
Tour Details
- G AdventuresOperator•Written January 2026
  Yes, this tour is guided in English.
- T
  Terry
  Traveler•Written January 2026
  We understand some English, but we would prefer the guide to speak Spanish.
- G AdventuresOperator•Written January 2026
  Due to our travellers coming from all over the world, we only do tours in English. You are more than welcome to bring a translator on tour with you but they would have to be a paying customer.
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Stephanie
Asked on October 31st, 2025
I want to plan something really far in advance, can I pay it over that time and what deposits are required?
Payments
Price / Availability
- G AdventuresOperator•Written October 2025
  You can choose to pay in instalments every two weeks. Additionally, as per the terms and conditions of G Adventures, the deposit required is 20% of the total travel fare.
K
Kelly
Asked on October 8th, 2025
Are Japan Rail Passes provided?
Transport
- G AdventuresOperator•Written October 2025
  Yes the Rail Passes are included with the trip and are valid for the duration of the trip
- K
  Kelly
  Traveler•Written October 2025
  What ages have usually and typically been noted in past tours?
- G AdventuresOperator•Written October 2025
  The age range will vary from one departure to the next. If you have a specific date in mind please let us know and we can then advise.
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Leslie
Asked on October 3rd, 2025
Could you recommend a similar option that accommodates his age?
Age Range
Tour Details
- G AdventuresOperator•Written October 2025
  Here are 2 similar tours that we can recommend: Japan Express: Osaka to Tokyo, Discover Japan
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Natasha
Asked on July 28th, 2025
Is this tour strictly for 39 and under? As im 41 and have been on a 18-39 before with G adventures to china and throughly enjoyed it
Age Range
Tour Details
- G AdventuresOperator•Written July 2025
  We do get asked this a lot and unfortunately, we have to be really strict about our age limits on our travel styles. If we were more lenient on this, we would be false advertising and may lead to customer dissatisfaction or miss-selling of our product. It is not our intention to exclude people, it is simply that we have a specific product which targets that age group and traveller type. To align with our 18 to 30 something campaign, it is necessary to have an upper age limit with no exceptions to keep our promise to our customers.
J
James
Asked on July 24th, 2025
I would like to have some information on this tour On day 1 what time does the tour begins and day 11 , what time does it ends the tour
Tour Details
- G AdventuresOperator•Written July 2025
  On Day 1, you will have to attend the welcome meeting at 6pm at the hotel in Tokyo, therefore you should plan to land at the airport by 3pm latest. On the last day, you can depart anytime. There are no tours that day. Check-out time is 11am
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Raymond
Asked on July 22nd, 2025
Does this tour is good for 40 years and above? Or only limited to 39 years old?
Age Range
Tour Details
- G AdventuresOperator•Written July 2025
  This is an 18-39 tour, all travellers must be between those ages on Day 1 of the tour. Unfortuantely a travellers aged 40+ would be required to look at our Classic tours instead.

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