13-day Budget Japan Tour
- Tour Operator:
- The Dragon Trip
- Max group size:
- 20
- Age range:
- 18 to 55
- Operated in:
- English
- Tour id:
- 88260
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
- Check out the international Manga museum
- Experience Kyoto’s Geisha district
- Learn how to make sushi
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Meet your fellow dragons + Tsukiji Outer Market
- Day 2 Sushi making class
- Day 3 Tokyo Imperial Palace + Shibuya Crossing
- Day 4 More of Tokyo
- Day 5 Arrive in Kamakura + Great Buddha Statue
- Day 6 Travel to Hakone + Mount Fuji
- Day 7 Travel to Kyoto + Visit Kiyomizu temple
- Day 8 Boat trip down the Hozugawa River
- Day 9 Free day to explore
- Day 10 Golden Pavilion + Travel to Hiroshima
- Day 11 Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
- Day 12 Travel to Osaka + Osaka Castle
- Day 13 Say your goodbyes + Travel back to Tokyo
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Flights
- Insurance
- Meals
- Optional
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Customer Photos
Operated by The Dragon Trip
We are The Dragon Trip. We expand minds through transformative experiences. We provide meaningful adventures throughout Asia, showing a real side of life through deeply researched trips. We support local communities through sustainable and ethical travel, investing as much as possible into the places we visit. Our Adventure Leaders are experts in their destination. They love their home and their country and take pleasure in introducing it to new travellers - the culture, history and the food. We don't do package holidays. We don't do tourist traps. We do Dragon Trips.
Read moreCustomer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationGood
- FoodGood
J· September 17th, 2023Umisky, our exceptional tour guide, made our exploration of Japan truly unforgettable. Her infectious smile and vibrant personality instantly created a warm and welcoming atmosphere. With her extensive knowledge and genuine passion for Japan's heritage,... Show more
The Dragon Trip commented on this reviewThank you so much for this amazing review! It's amazing to hear you had a great time and had such an awesome experience with Umisky! We pass this feedback to her as I'm sure it will make her day! We hope we can welcome you on another adventure soon.Trip date: September 2023- ANGEL· September 14th, 2023I was able to see a lot of things and do a lot of activities during the tour. It was helpful at times having a tour guide translate for us and navigate through Japan so we don’t have to worry about getting lost. At the same time, our tour guide walked... Show moreThe Dragon Trip commented on this reviewHi Angel, Thank you for sharing your feedback about the trip to Japan. Sorry to hear that not everything on the tour was meeting with your expectations, but glad to know you were able to do lots of activities and overall felt the trip wasn't bad. We... Show moreTrip date: August 2023
- FGFelicitas· September 10th, 2023Automatic translation available in English. View in EnglishIn 13 days you see so much of Japan and yet always has time in between to explore the places themselves! Cryss is a... Show moreThe Dragon Trip commented on this reviewThank you so much for your review! It's great t o hear you enjoyed your time in Japan and we will definitely pass your comments to Cryss. I hope we can welcome you on your next adventure soon!Trip date: August 2023
- Lexie· September 8th, 2023This was a wonderful trip! Everything is very organized and planned well. The sights and activities were really nice and well-paced, with a good balance of free time too. Our tour leader Ricardo is the best, always providing recommendations and... Show moreThe Dragon Trip commented on this reviewThanks so much for your review! We're happy to hear you had an amazing tour and hope we can welcome you on another trip soon!Trip date: August 2023
- Olivia· June 27th, 2023Great tour! Overall very happy with value for money. The locations chosen, pacing of tour (with plenty of independent/free time), tour leader and accommodations (hostel because obviously it's budget) were spot on.The Dragon Trip commented on this reviewThank you for your lovely feedback! It's great to hear you had a good time. I hope we can welcome you on your next adventure soon!Trip date: June 2023
- daniel· June 14th, 2023Amazing just loved all of it. Ricardo was the best guide.The Dragon Trip commented on this reviewIt's great to hear you had a lovely time, we will pass this on to Ricardo!Trip date: May 2023
- Julia· May 22nd, 2023Automatic translation available in English. View in EnglishI generally enjoyed the trip and think it was a good introduction to Japan. I would have appreciated however, to... Show moreThe Dragon Trip commented on this reviewThank you for sharing your feedback about your Japan trip! It's wonderful to hear that overall you enjoyed the experience and found it to be a good introduction to the country. Your suggestion of spending more time in the countryside to embrace the... Show moreTrip date: May 2023
- Juan Manuel· May 16th, 2023Had a GREAT trip in Japan. Our first guide Nikolai was very friendly and always took care of us. For the 2nd leg of the tour we had Yukko, she was AMAZING and super fun. The days seemed like they had 28 hours instead of 24 because all the things we... Show moreThe Dragon Trip commented on this reviewWow, your review of your Japan trip sounds absolutely incredible! It's fantastic to hear how friendly and attentive Nikolai and Yukko were as guides. Your enthusiasm is contagious, and I can't wait to recommend them to other travellers as well. Happy... Show moreTrip date: March 2023
- Salma· May 7th, 2023This trip was beyond amazing! Everything was great; itinerary, accomodation and most importantly our amazing tour guide Emma! She was fully in control despite her young age with outstanding leadership, knowledge of the locations and best... Show moreThe Dragon Trip commented on this reviewThank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review! We are happy to hear you thoroughly enjoyed the tour and Emma's guidance. We will pass this feedback on to her and we hope to host you on another of out tours soon!Trip date: April 2023
- AAnonymous· May 2nd, 2023Had a really great time on this trip it was my first time using a travel group to visit a country, Ricardo and Cryss were fabulous guides with a lot of knowledge and recommendations on where to go during free time! They were great at navigating the... Show moreThe Dragon Trip commented on this reviewIt sounds like you had an amazing time on our Japan tour! We're thrilled to hear that Ricardo and Cryss were able to make your experience unforgettable with their knowledge and recommendations. We do start early to make the most of the day, but we're... Show moreTrip date: April 2023
Dates & Availability
Pay-by-instalments
Take advantage of our 0% interest instalment plan on selected departures. Learn More
- Monday9 Oct, 2023Saturday21 Oct, 2023EnglishSee Similar Tours For These Dates$2,460
- Monday16 Oct, 2023Saturday28 Oct, 2023EnglishSee Similar Tours For These Dates$2,460
- 1 Other Unavailable Departure
- Monday23 Oct, 2023Saturday4 Nov, 2023EnglishMultiple Room Types$2,460
- Monday30 Oct, 2023Saturday11 Nov, 2023EnglishMultiple Room Types$2,460
- Monday6 Nov, 2023Saturday18 Nov, 2023EnglishMultiple Room Types$2,460
- Monday13 Nov, 2023Saturday25 Nov, 2023EnglishSee Similar Tours For These Dates$2,460
- Monday15 Jan, 2024Saturday27 Jan, 2024EnglishMultiple Room Types$2,3370% Interest Instalments
- Get Instant ConfirmationMonday19 Feb, 2024Saturday2 Mar, 2024EnglishMultiple Room Types$2,3370% Interest Instalments
- Get Instant ConfirmationMonday4 Mar, 2024Saturday16 Mar, 2024EnglishMultiple Room Types$2,4600% Interest Instalments
- Get Instant ConfirmationMonday11 Mar, 2024Saturday23 Mar, 2024EnglishMultiple Room Types$2,4600% Interest Instalments
Frequently Asked Questions
- When and where does the tour end?
This tour finishes at around 4.30 pm at the Toyko Railway station after taking the train back from Osaka. It's time to say goodbye to your fellow Dragon Trippers and continue on your travels!
- When and where does the tour start?
This tour starts in the reception of Tokyo House Inn at 10 am on the first day. Spend the rest of the day taking in the cityscape from the top of a skyscraper, check out Shinjuku, take a relaxing trip to a local bathhouse and explore the endless eating and drinking options in Tokyo by night. Please be aware that the starting hotel is subject to change until your final documents are released.
- Do you arrange airport transfers?
Airport transfers are not available for this tour, however, the tour operator is happy to provide you with a detailed instructions pdf on how to arrive at Tokyo House Inn from the airport (both Haneda or Narita International Airports) after the booking is made.
- Is there a hotel list available?
All accommodations are subject to change until 4-6 weeks before the departure date. After the booking is made you will be issued your final trip documents with your specific accommodation details. This is a list of accommodations that they typically stay at, but please be advised that they are subject to change:
Tokyo House Inn
Webase Kamakura
Fuji Hakone
Backpackers Hostel K's House Kyoto
Wabisabi Hostel
Capsul Hotel Astil Dotonbori
Hopefully, this list will give you a better idea of what kind of accommodation you can expect while on tour. - What are the optional excursions?
The optional excursions for this tour are:
Grab a drink on a nearby Hoppy Street or relax with the locals at a nearby bathhouse. Price: 460 JPY
Real-life Mario Kart. Price: £65 (Please note: to participate, you must secure an international drivers permit valid in Japan before the start of the tour)
Cook a typical Sumo wrestler’s meal, called Chanko Nabe, from raw ingredients. Price: Not advised
Robot Show. Price: £55
Surfboard rental. Price: 3000 JPY for a day
Karaoke with a twist including an open bar. Price: 2100 JPY for 90 minutes
Please note that this list is a guideline only and all prices are subject to change. - Can you assist with booking additional accommodation?
Of course, we can! Once you have a confirmed booking on this tour, we can request additional accommodation for you with the tour operator.
- What is the age range?
This tour accepts guests between 18 and 50 years old. Please be aware that young travellers under 5 years of age and more mature travellers above the age of 50 are not eligible to participate in this tour.
- I'm a solo traveller, is there a single supplement?
If you are a solo traveller and you don't mind sharing you will be roomed with a fellow traveller of the same gender for no additional cost. If you would prefer your own private room this can be requested for an additional cost, please contact our customer support team for more information.
- I’m a vegetarian/have allergies – will I be able to get the right food?
Yes! With so many food choices, Japan can meet the needs of individuals with special dietary needs or requests. Just tell your Adventure Leader and they can help you find something suitable. You will probably discover a new dish that you love!
- How much should I budget for food and drink on the Dragon Trip?
It really varies depending on your taste and budget. You can get a simple meal such as a bowl of ramen for £2 or go for high-class sushi. Generally, travellers will be taken to affordable restaurants, a budget of £15-20 a day for food and drink is recommended.
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