We are 2 persons: 68 and 70 in a good physical form, can walk 20 km per day without problems. This tour as well as some others has an age limit. Is it possible to join it when we are older but fit?

While we appreciate you're eager to join this adventure, the recommended age range for this trip is 18-55, however, that's not to say you can't join this trip as we can sometimes be flexible with this. This trip can be spent walking up to 20,000 steps most days and you would be expected to be able to keep up with the group as we need to stick to a strict schedule. Although the recommended age range is 18-55, the majority of guests that join this trip expect to join a group of younger people. The majority of guests that join this trip are in their 20's and early 30's. The standard accommodation is hostels. If you opt for a private room upgrade, you will still be expected to stay for 1 night in a 4 or 8 bed dorm in Shimoda during the onsen stay. We can't guarantee which room size you will be in as this will depend availability at the time. If you're happy with the above, and are still keen to join this trip, we would need for you to complete our tour suitability form which is intended to help you understand the type of trip you'll be joining and help us understand if we think the trip will be a good fit for you.

Do you have discounts for this trip? Its my first trip and I wish to take in April. Its my birthday month

If you let me know what date you're planning to join the trip in April, I can let you know if we have any discounts for that date. I'd also need to check the availability with my team and get back to you. We have the following dates available: 20-Apr-26, 27-Apr-26. Would you prefer a dorm or single room?

I have a spanish speaker client interested in this tour any chance we can book with a spanish speaker guide?

I'm afraid we don't have any Spanish speaking trips available. We only have English speaking trips.

The traveller is over the age of 55 but is very fit and can do the trip.

Could you please confirm the exact age of the traveller? This will help us assess the suitability of the tour.

This tour hits all my wants - however, I am 70 years old - do you have a similar tour which would be suitable for an older person? I think the only area which probably wouldn't work for me is sleeping on the floor

We'd be happy to welcome you on our Japan Plus 11-Day Culture Tour: Golden Route & Beyond. This trip uses comfortable hotels as the standard accommodation and can accommodate guests aged 18-75.

I'm interested in local market cherry blossoms, more nature and local places instead

Can I skip Hiroshima is other option ? And when we going to the hit spring bath ??

Do I get a personal guide for the group trip?

The trip includes an adventure leader who will join you on the trip. They'll be there to assist you with getting from each location along with helping with check in at the accommodation.

I'm interested in tour 13 but I don't like that you limit age and I'm 61, very fit working 5/7 with 12 hour shifts. Is it a problem for accommodation if I travel on my own?

The recommended age range for this trip is 18-55, however, we can sometimes be flexible with this. This trip can involve walking up to 20,000 steps most days and you would be expected to be able to keep up with the group as we need to stick to a strict schedule. The majority of guests that join this trip expect to join a group of younger people, with the average age in their 20's and early 30's. The standard accommodation is hostels. If you opt for a private room upgrade, you will still be expected to stay for 1 night in a 4 or 8 bed dorm in Shimoda during the onsen stay. We can't guarantee which room size you will be in as this will depend on availability at the time.

Is it possible to organise luggage transfers between hostels rather than carrying my own luggage on public transport?

Unfortunately, we're unable to arrange luggage transport between hostels and destinations. We'd always recommend travelling with a backpack rather than a suitcase, as it's much easier to manage in crowded areas and when hopping on and off multiple modes of transport. Packing as light as possible will make the whole trip much more comfortable in the long run.

Can people aged 61 and 62 participate in this tour if they are very athletic?

The recommended age range for this trip is 18-55, however, we can sometimes be flexible with this. Please note the following: This trip can be spent walking up to 20,000 steps most days and you would be expected to be able to keep up with the group as we need to stick to a strict schedule. Although the recommended age range is 18-55, the majority of guests that join this trip expect to join a group of younger people. The majority of guests that have joined for this trip are in their 20's and early 30's. The standard accommodation is hostels. If you opt for a private room upgrade, you will still be expected to stay for 1 night in a 4 or 8 bed dorm in Shimoda during the onsen stay. We can't guarantee which room size you will be in as this will depend availability at the time. If you're happy with the above, and are still keen to join this trip, we would need for you to complete our tour suitability form which is intended to help you understand the type of trip you'll be joining and help us understand if we think the trip will be a good fit for you. We wouldn't want to recommend you something we don't think you'll enjoy. As an alternative, you might be interested to join our Japan Plus 11-Day Culture Tour: Golden Route & Beyond which can accommodate guests aged 18-75 and uses comfortable hotel rooms as standard accommodation.

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13-Day Japan Tour: Tokyo, Mount Fuji, Kyoto, Nara, Osaka & Beyond

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Excellent introduction to Japan! A packed itinerary showcasing the beauty of Japan. You get the Tokyo, Kyoto, Hiroshima and Osaka city experiences.
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Gold Operator: The Dragon Trip
In-depth Cultural: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
High Intensity: Travelers should be in very good physical condition and expect continuous demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 5 - 18
Ages 18-55

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Itinerary

Day 1
Tokyo
Start point
12 浅草3丁目4番台東区, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan (Meet your group in front of the hostel)
Meals
Dinner (Welcome dinner with group)
Accommodation
Hostel (TenTen Guesthouse in Asakusa)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner with group
Optional Activities
- Evening drinks at a local bar
Day 2
Tokyo
Meals
Lunch (Sushi lunch made during masterclass)
Accommodation
Hostel (TenTen Guesthouse in Asakusa)
Included Activities
- Sushi masterclass with lunch
- Visit Meiji Shrine
- Visit Harajuku District
- Visit Shibuya Crossing
- Visit Japanese arcade
Optional Activities
- Kartoon Karting (must be pre-booked)
Landmarks
Meiji Shrine
Harajuku District
Shibuya Crossing
Hachiko Statue
Day 3
Tokyo
Accommodation
Hostel (TenTen Guesthouse in Asakusa)
Included Activities
- Visit Yanaka Ginza
- Visit Akihabara - Japan's electric town
- Visit Japanese arcade
- Visit Sensoji Temple
Optional Activities
- Akihabara Maid Cafe (can be booked with Adventure Leader)
- Sumo experience with dinner (must be pre-booked)
- Dinner at Hoppy Street with izakaya and doburoku
Landmarks
Yanaka Ginza
Akihabara
Sensoji Temple
Nakamise-dori Street
Day 4
Mt Fuji - Shimoyoshida - Oshino Hakkai
Accommodation
Hostel (TenTen Guesthouse in Asakusa)
Included Activities
- Hike up to Arakura Fuji Sengen Shrine
- Visit Oshino Hakkai Village
Landmarks
Arakura Fuji Sengen Shrine
Oshino Hakkai
Mt Fuji
Day 5
Tokyo to Shimoda
Accommodation
Hotel (Ocean View Hiromi SPA Hotel)
Included Activities
- Shimoda Bay sightseeing cruise
- Discover Perry Road
- Visit Museum of Black Ships (MoBS)
- Visit Ryosenji Temple
- Take Shimoda Ropeway
- Onsen experience
Landmarks
Shimoda Bay
Perry Road
Museum of Black Ships (MoBS)
Ryosenji Temple
Shimoda Ropeway
Day 6
Shimoda - Atami - Kyoto
Accommodation
Hostel (K’s House Hostel Kyoto)
Included Activities
- Karaoke night
Optional Activities
- Explore Atami - seaside city on Japan's Izu Peninsula
Landmarks
Atami
Day 7
Kyoto
Accommodation
Hostel (K’s House Hostel Kyoto)
Included Activities
- Traditional Japanese tea ceremony
- Visit Kiyomizu-dera Temple (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Orientation walk through Gion
Optional Activities
- Explore shops around Kiyomizu
- Nishiki Market
- Teramachi shops
- Samurai Ninja Museum
- GEAR Non-verbal Theater
- Tea ceremony with a geisha
- Kimono rental
Landmarks
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Gion
Nishiki Market
Teramachi
Day 8
Kyoto
Accommodation
Hostel (K’s House Hostel Kyoto)
Included Activities
- Calligraphy class
Optional Activities
- Visit temples along Philosopher's Path
- Visit Bamboo Forest in Arashiyama
- Hike to Monkey Park
- Visit Tenryu-ji Temple
- Visit Nara Deer Park
- Visit Todaiji Temple
- Tea ceremony with a geisha
- Ninja and Samurai Museum
- Kimono rental
Landmarks
Philosopher's Path
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
Monkey Park
Tenryu-ji Temple
Nara Park
Todaiji Temple
Day 9
Kyoto to Hiroshima
Meals
Lunch (Quick lunch during cycling tour)
Accommodation
Hostel (Webase Hiroshima Hostel)
Included Activities
- Kyoto cycling tour
- Meditation session led by Buddhist monk
- Tea ceremony (at Zen temple)
- Visit The Golden Pavilion at Kinkaku-ji
Optional Activities
- Okonomiyaki dinner (can be booked with Adventure Leader)
Landmarks
Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
Day 10
Hiroshima - Miyajima Island
Accommodation
Hostel (Webase Hiroshima Hostel)
Included Activities
- Visit Miyajima Island
- Discover The Floating Torii Gate
- Take The Miyajima Ropeway
- Visit The Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum & Atomic Bomb Dome
Optional Activities
- Hike down Mt Misen through forest trails
Landmarks
Miyajima Island
Floating Torii Gate
Mt Misen
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
Atomic Bomb Dome
Day 11
Hiroshima - Okayama - Osaka
Accommodation
Hotel (R Hotel Namba Osaka)
Included Activities
- Visit Kurashiki Bikan Quarter
- Visit Korakuen Garden
Optional Activities
- Explore Shinsekai District
Landmarks
Kurashiki Bikan Quarter
Korakuen Garden
Day 12
Osaka
Meals
Dinner (Special farewell dinner with group)
Accommodation
Hotel (R Hotel Namba Osaka)
Included Activities
- Orientation walk to Shinsaibashi
Optional Activities
- Explore Osaka Castle
- Browse and snack through Umeda
- Visit National Museum
Landmarks
Shinsaibashi
Osaka Castle
Umeda
National Museum
Day 13
Osaka
End point
大阪市, Osaka, Japan (Check out from hostel, 08:00 - 11:00)

Landmarks
Meiji Shrine
Harajuku District
Shibuya Crossing
Hachiko Statue

Landmarks
Yanaka Ginza
Akihabara
Sensoji Temple
Nakamise-dori Street

Landmarks
Arakura Fuji Sengen Shrine
Oshino Hakkai
Mt Fuji

Landmarks
Shimoda Bay
Perry Road
Museum of Black Ships (MoBS)
Ryosenji Temple
Shimoda Ropeway

Landmarks
Atami

Landmarks
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Gion
Nishiki Market
Teramachi

Landmarks
Philosopher's Path
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
Monkey Park
Tenryu-ji Temple
Nara Park
Todaiji Temple

Landmarks
Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)

Landmarks
Miyajima Island
Floating Torii Gate
Mt Misen
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
Atomic Bomb Dome

Landmarks
Kurashiki Bikan Quarter
Korakuen Garden

Landmarks
Shinsaibashi
Osaka Castle
Umeda
National Museum

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Where You'll Stay

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TenTen Guesthouse in Asakusa
Hostel
Days 1, 2, 3, 4
Ocean View Hiromi SPA Hotel
Hotel
day 5
K’s House Hostel Kyoto
Hostel
Days 6, 7, 8
Webase Hiroshima Hostel
Hostel
Days 9, 10
R Hotel Namba Osaka
Hotel
Days 11, 12

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Gabi
May 13th, 2026
This was definitely a trip that stretched me without breaking me. I wanted to step out of my comfort zone, grow as a...
This was definitely a trip that stretched me without breaking me. I wanted to step out of my comfort zone, grow as a person, and fully immerse myself in a new culture - and that is exactly what I received. This adventure provided the most comprehensive overview of Japan in just two weeks compared to the other trips I found from different providers. Before the trip, I was a bit anxious about the busy itinerary and sleeping in hostels, but those concerns disappeared once I arrived. All of the accommodations were safe, clean, and surprisingly calm (unlike my former experiences in Europe). Yes, the schedule was tight, but we still had free time every day to explore on our own and decompress. Sora was always sending us helpful tips on what to see and eat wherever we were at the time. I was especially grateful for our meaningful conversations about history, culture and what it’s like to live and work in Japan. My favorite part was the time we spent in Kyoto, especially the calligraphy workshop, tea ceremony, and bike tour. I had an immense amount of fun and learned so much along the way.Show more
Traveled in March 2026
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Adrian
May 12th, 2026
Amazing tour, I felt like I got a real taste of Japan as a first time traveller
Traveled in April 2026
Reply from: The Dragon Trip
Thank you so much for your review Adrian, we really appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback with us. We’re so glad to hear you had such a great experience and that the trip gave you a real feel for Japan as a first-time traveller. Thanks again for travelling with us, and we hope to welcome you on another adventure in the near future! All the best, The Dragon Trip Team
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Anonymous
May 12th, 2026
The tour was good overall and we got to see many things in a relatively short time. A big issue though was the tour...
The tour was good overall and we got to see many things in a relatively short time. A big issue though was the tour guide. He didn’t want to be there and complained all day every day about the itinerary, the company, how he would do it differently, that he’s tired of the cities we visit, and noted all the things we’re missing because we aren’t doing it his way. He was condescending and we just stopped asking questions because we’d only get snarky responses. I’ve been on at least 10 group tours and this guide was definitely the least professional and most impatient. If I did it over again I’d just go solo and hire day guides in different citiesShow more
Traveled in April 2026
Reply from: The Dragon Trip
Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear you had this experience with your adventure leader. We're investigating the situation so we can avoid this type of thing happening in the future. If there's anything else you think we should be aware of, please send us an email to info@thedragontrip.com or reach out to us through TourRadar where you initially booked your trip.
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Clive
May 8th, 2026
The tour is quite fast paced you cram alot in over the 13 days. As a first time visitor to Japan 13 days seemes quite...
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Traveled in April 2026
Reply from: The Dragon Trip
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback with us Clive. We’re really glad to hear you enjoyed your time in Japan and got to see so much of the country in one trip. Japan is incredibly diverse, and 13 days can be a total whirlwind at first. It’s great to know you had such a positive overall experience, and we really appreciate you travelling with us. All the best, The Dragon Trip Team
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Oryan
May 7th, 2026
Very good tour in terms of the activities you do. Lots of history and modernist adventures that show you every part...
Very good tour in terms of the activities you do. Lots of history and modernist adventures that show you every part of Japan that is needed for a trip of this length. Cons are that there is a lot of travelling and going from one thing to another. Not enough time to take it in and enjoy due to the amount of activities and travels planned. Some places should also be prioritised more than others. Such as more Osaka, Kyoto and even Hiroshima instead of Tokyo. Still an enjoyable experience.Show more
Traveled in May 2026
Reply from: The Dragon Trip
Thank you for taking the time to share such thoughtful feedback with us Oryan. We’re really pleased to hear you enjoyed the overall experience and felt the tour offered a strong mix of cultural, historical, and modern experiences across Japan. We also appreciate your honest comments regarding the pace of the itinerary and the balance of time spent in certain destinations. On shorter multi-stop tours, it can definitely feel fast-moving at times as we try to include as much as possible within the trip length, so feedback like this is genuinely valuable for our team when reviewing itineraries. Thanks again for travelling with us, and we hope to welcome you on another adventure in the future! All the best, The Dragon Trip Team
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Joel
May 1st, 2026
Excellent experience to know the most iconic places in Japan and fully enjoy it at a very reasonable price.
Traveled in April 2026
Reply from: The Dragon Trip
Thank you so much for your review Joel, we really appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback with us. We’re really glad to hear you had such a great experience exploring the most iconic places in Japan and that you were able to fully enjoy the trip while also feeling you received great value for money! Thanks again for travelling with us, and we hope to welcome you on another adventure in the near future! All the best, The Dragon Trip Team
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Reyniel
April 30th, 2026
Great tour for beginners. A lot of places and great organization
Traveled in April 2026
Reply from: The Dragon Trip
Thank you so much for your review Reyniel, we really appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback with us. We're really glad to hear you found the tour well organised and a great introduction for beginners, and that you enjoyed getting to see so many different places along the way. Thanks again for travelling with us, and we hope to welcome you on another adventure in the future! All the best, The Dragon Trip Team
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Rachel
April 27th, 2026
Absolutely wonderful trip Oliver our hide was awesome !! The destinations of the golden route are awesome !! We got...
Absolutely wonderful trip Oliver our hide was awesome !! The destinations of the golden route are awesome !! We got to see and do ALOT !! I would reccomend flying in a few days early to Tokyo and 2 days after the tour ends in Osaka . This trip had everything culture fun and adventure and relaxing destinations such as shimoda ! I reccomend packing light no big suitcase and wear really good shoes and be in somewhat decent shape . Also the room up grades are well worth it the hotels where very nice and comfortable ! This trip is very fast paced but well worth it !! Will definitely use dragon trip again !!Show more
Traveled in April 2026
Reply from: The Dragon Trip
Thank you so much for your lovely review Rachel, we really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us. We're so happy to hear you had such a fantastic time exploring Japan and that you enjoyed the mix of culture, adventure, and more relaxing stops like Shimoda along the way. It's also great to hear your Adventure Leader, Oliver, helped make the trip even more enjoyable for you. We'll be sure to pass your kind words on to him. We really appreciate all your helpful tips for future travellers too, and we're delighted to hear you'd travel with us again. We hope to welcome you on another adventure soon! P.S. Your photos look fantastic!! All the best, The Dragon Trip Team
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Philip
April 21st, 2026
Really enjoyed the trip! It has always been on my bucket list to see Japan and I was not disappointed AT ALL! Be...
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Traveled in April 2026
Reply from: The Dragon Trip
Thank you so much for your review Philip, we're so happy to hear you had such an amazing time in Japan! It’s great to hear the trip lived up to your bucket list expectations, and that all the walking was worth it for the incredible views, experiences, and culture along the way. Thanks again for travelling with us, and we hope to welcome you on another adventure in the near future! All the best, The Dragon Trip Team
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CARMELITA
April 13th, 2026
Good when it’s a nice weather,but it’s raining most of the time during our tour 😔
Traveled in March 2026
Reply from: The Dragon Trip
Sorry to hear the weather wasn't on your side this time. We appreciate you leaving a positive review regardless of the rain.
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Virginia
Asked on April 12th, 2026
We are 2 persons: 68 and 70 in a good physical form, can walk 20 km per day without problems. This tour as well as some others has an age limit. Is it possible to join it when we are older but fit?
Age Range
- The Dragon TripOperator•Written April 2026
  While we appreciate you're eager to join this adventure, the recommended age range for this trip is 18-55, however, that's not to say you can't join this trip as we can sometimes be flexible with this. This trip can be spent walking up to 20,000 steps most days and you would be expected to be able to keep up with the group as we need to stick to a strict schedule. Although the recommended age range is 18-55, the majority of guests that join this trip expect to join a group of younger people. The majority of guests that join this trip are in their 20's and early 30's. The standard accommodation is hostels. If you opt for a private room upgrade, you will still be expected to stay for 1 night in a 4 or 8 bed dorm in Shimoda during the onsen stay. We can't guarantee which room size you will be in as this will depend availability at the time. If you're happy with the above, and are still keen to join this trip, we would need for you to complete our tour suitability form which is intended to help you understand the type of trip you'll be joining and help us understand if we think the trip will be a good fit for you.
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  Virginia
  Traveler•Written April 2026
  We are fully aware of health and condition requirements and we are both able to walk 20 thousand steps without problems. Our Japan tour is in the planning phase, we have seen several tours that we are interested in, but all these tours have age limitations.
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Janice
Asked on April 6th, 2026
Do you have discounts for this trip? Its my first trip and I wish to take in April. Its my birthday month
Price / Availability
- The Dragon TripOperator•Written April 2026
  If you let me know what date you're planning to join the trip in April, I can let you know if we have any discounts for that date. I'd also need to check the availability with my team and get back to you. We have the following dates available: 20-Apr-26, 27-Apr-26. Would you prefer a dorm or single room?
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Lynda
Asked on March 24th, 2026
I have a spanish speaker client interested in this tour any chance we can book with a spanish speaker guide?
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- The Dragon TripOperator•Written March 2026
  I'm afraid we don't have any Spanish speaking trips available. We only have English speaking trips.
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George
Asked on March 4th, 2026
The traveller is over the age of 55 but is very fit and can do the trip.
Age Range
- The Dragon TripOperator•Written March 2026
  Could you please confirm the exact age of the traveller? This will help us assess the suitability of the tour.
- The Dragon TripOperator•Written March 2026
  For this particular departure, we've previously been informed that a private room upgrade would be required, as dorm rooms are no longer available. Additionally, activities on Day 4 of the tour to Mount Fuji would also unfortunately be unavailable.
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  George
  Traveler•Written March 2026
  He is 55 years old, physically fit, and an active cyclist. The traveler is asking if it's possible to arrange tickets to Haneda using the bullet train.
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Heidi
Asked on February 16th, 2026
This tour hits all my wants - however, I am 70 years old - do you have a similar tour which would be suitable for an older person? I think the only area which probably wouldn't work for me is sleeping on the floor
Accommodation
Age Range
- The Dragon TripOperator•Written February 2026
  We'd be happy to welcome you on our Japan Plus 11-Day Culture Tour: Golden Route & Beyond. This trip uses comfortable hotels as the standard accommodation and can accommodate guests aged 18-75.
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Tracey
Asked on February 8th, 2026
I'm interested in local market cherry blossoms, more nature and local places instead
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  Tracey
  Traveler•Written February 2026
  Can I skip Hiroshima is other option ? And when we going to the hit spring bath ??
- The Dragon TripOperator•Written February 2026
  Shimoda is more rural than other destinations on this trip. The accommodation in Shimoda is where you will get to experience a Japanese onsen. During the trip, your adventure leader will be able to offer advice on where to visit markets during the cherry blossom season. I'd need to check with my team to see if we're able to adjust the itinerary so that you don't visit Hiroshima, but we could only do this if you're to spend extra time in Kyoto or Osaka. What date would you like to visit Japan during the cherry blossom season? There's limited availability for dates in March and there may be additional costs to get you onto the trip since the trip dates for March are very close and March is peak season to visit Japan.
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Bianca
Asked on January 31st, 2026
Do I get a personal guide for the group trip?
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- The Dragon TripOperator•Written February 2026
  The trip includes an adventure leader who will join you on the trip. They'll be there to assist you with getting from each location along with helping with check in at the accommodation.
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  Bianca
  Traveler•Written February 2026
  I was asking is it possible to get a personal guide ?
- The Dragon TripOperator•Written February 2026
  We wouldn't be able to do this trip as private trip for only 1 person. It's something we might consider for a group of 4 though. We still have lots of availability for you to join our group tour and if you'd like to, you can upgrade your room to a private room so you have your own space in the evenings (excluding 1 night in Shimoda during the unique onsen stay).
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Donald
Asked on January 29th, 2026
I'm interested in tour 13 but I don't like that you limit age and I'm 61, very fit working 5/7 with 12 hour shifts. Is it a problem for accommodation if I travel on my own?
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- The Dragon TripOperator•Written January 2026
  The recommended age range for this trip is 18-55, however, we can sometimes be flexible with this. This trip can involve walking up to 20,000 steps most days and you would be expected to be able to keep up with the group as we need to stick to a strict schedule. The majority of guests that join this trip expect to join a group of younger people, with the average age in their 20's and early 30's. The standard accommodation is hostels. If you opt for a private room upgrade, you will still be expected to stay for 1 night in a 4 or 8 bed dorm in Shimoda during the onsen stay. We can't guarantee which room size you will be in as this will depend on availability at the time.
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Brett
Asked on January 25th, 2026
Is it possible to organise luggage transfers between hostels rather than carrying my own luggage on public transport?
Transport
- The Dragon TripOperator•Written January 2026
  Unfortunately, we're unable to arrange luggage transport between hostels and destinations.
  
  We'd always recommend travelling with a backpack rather than a suitcase, as it's much easier to manage in crowded areas and when hopping on and off multiple modes of transport. Packing as light as possible will make the whole trip much more comfortable in the long run.
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Adrian
Asked on January 20th, 2026
Can people aged 61 and 62 participate in this tour if they are very athletic?
Age Range
- The Dragon TripOperator•Written January 2026
  The recommended age range for this trip is 18-55, however, we can sometimes be flexible with this. Please note the following: This trip can be spent walking up to 20,000 steps most days and you would be expected to be able to keep up with the group as we need to stick to a strict schedule. Although the recommended age range is 18-55, the majority of guests that join this trip expect to join a group of younger people. The majority of guests that have joined for this trip are in their 20's and early 30's. The standard accommodation is hostels. If you opt for a private room upgrade, you will still be expected to stay for 1 night in a 4 or 8 bed dorm in Shimoda during the onsen stay. We can't guarantee which room size you will be in as this will depend availability at the time. If you're happy with the above, and are still keen to join this trip, we would need for you to complete our tour suitability form which is intended to help you understand the type of trip you'll be joining and help us understand if we think the trip will be a good fit for you. We wouldn't want to recommend you something we don't think you'll enjoy. As an alternative, you might be interested to join our Japan Plus 11-Day Culture Tour: Golden Route & Beyond which can accommodate guests aged 18-75 and uses comfortable hotel rooms as standard accommodation.

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- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Japan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Japan. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Japan. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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