An epic Adventure Leader, aka a local legend, to turn your tour into the adventure of a lifetime. A true insider in their community, they're passionate about sharing culture, stories, and hidden gems, ensuring every moment of your 13 days in Japan is filled with fun and adventure. Accommodation on this budget Japan tour includes shared hostel rooms, as well as an unmissable stay in an Onsen hotel in Shimoda. But if you'd prefer a little extra comfort and your own space to relax after an action-packed day, room upgrades are available throughout your stay. All local transport within Japan is included – from local trains and city metros to high-speed bullet trains that showcase Japan's world-class rail network. Please note that airport transfers upon arrival in Japan and transport for optional activities are not included. This tour includes 1 lunch and 2 dinners. Beyond these meals, your Adventure Leader is on hand to offer as many recommendations as you like! Visit Tokyo, Mout Fuji Views & Oshino Hakkai Village, Shimoda, Kyoto, Hiroshima, Okayama, Osaka. Sushi Masterclass (Tokyo), Visit Meji Shrine (Tokyo), Visit Harajuku District (Tokyo), Visit Shibuya Crossing (Tokyo), Visit Yanaka Ginza (Tokyo), Visit Akihabara – Japan's "electric town" (Tokyo), Visit a Japanese Arcade (Tokyo), Visit Sensō-Ji Temple (Tokyo), Hike up to Arakura Fuji Sengen Shrine (Tokyo), Visit Oshino Hakkai Village, Shimoda Bay Sightseeing Cruise (Shimoda), Discover Perry Road (Shimoda), Visit MoBS (Museum of Black Ships) (Shimoda), Visit Ryosenji Temple (Shimoda), Take the Shimoda Ropeway (Shimoda), Onsen Experience (Shimoda), Karaoke Night (Kyoto), Traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony (Kyoto), Visit Kiyomizu-dera Temple (UNESCO World Heritage Site) (Kyoto), Orientation Walk Through Gion (Kyoto), Calligraphy Class (Kyoto), Meditation Led by a Buddhist Monk & Tea Ceremony (Kyoto), Visit The Golden Pavilion at Kinkaku-Ji (Kyoto), Visit Miyajima Island (Hiroshima), Discover The Floating Torii Gate (Hiroshima), Take The Miyajima Ropeway (Hiroshima), Visit The Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum & Atomic Bomb Dome (Hiroshima), Visit Kurashiki Bikan Quarter (Okayama), Visit Korakuen Garden (Okayama). We also offer an 11-day Japan Plus Tour, if you are looking for a similar trip with more comfort and inclusions along the way!