Japan Discovered (No. 1 Best Selling Tour)
- Tour Operator:
- Unique Japan Tours
- Max group size:
- 12
- Physical rating:
- Age range:
- 18 to 75
- Operated in:
- English
- Tour id:
- 91717
Places You’ll See
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Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1: Welcome to Tokyo - 'Izakaya' Evening Welcome Dinner
- Day 2: Tokyo City Sightseeing
- Day 3: Jigokudani Snow Monkeys & Ryokan Retreat
- Day 4: Matsumoto Castle & Traditional Takayama
- Day 5: Takayama Walking Tour [Festival April / October tours only]
- Day 6: Gokayama : Cultural Experience in Countryside
- Day 7: Kanazawa Morning Tour / Kyoto evening free time
- Day 8: Seasonal Sights of Kyoto
- Day 9: Free Time in Kyoto
- Day 10: Hiroshima Peace Park & Miyajima Island
- Day 11: Fuji National Park at Hakone
- Day 12: Lakeside Cruise, Hakone Open Air Museum, and back to Tokyo
- Day 13: Tokyo Free Day
- Day 14: Tour Ends
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Optional Extras
- Flights
- Insurance
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
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Operated by Unique Japan Tours
Unique Japan Tours is a global Japan travel specialist company, registered with Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA) and a member of Total Payment Protection (TOPP) Policy. Our Managing Director, Darina Slattery, is an Alumni of the University of Ulster and the Michael Smurfit Graduate School of Business, University College Dublin. She holds an MA in International Marketing and a BA in Business with Japanese. After studying in Japan, Darina developed expertise in Japanese culture, language and traditions. She has lived and traveled extensively throughout Japan. Darina has forged strong cultural relationships and has been the Chairperson of the Ireland Japan Association for six years. Combining both theory and practice, Darina created Unique Japan Tours. She has built an internationally diverse team around her. Their sole purpose is to help you enjoy the attractive, mysterious and adventurous destination that is Japan. Darina and her team have spent the past twenty years researching and designing exciting adventurous routes throughout Japan. The itineraries are personally designed to embrace Japan’s highlights as well as some hidden gems. The company’s head office is based in Dublin with its operations office in Tokyo and a second sales office in London.
Read moreCustomer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
Eugene· January 15th, 2023Overall à very good tour, very good guides and very few problems. The accommodation was fine apart from the final hotel near Tokyo, not à good end to à very good trip.Trip date: December 2022- PCPius· January 9th, 2023Automatic translation available in English. View in EnglishSchöne Reise, hat mir sehr gut gefallen. Tourleader Toshi hat einen sehr guten Job gemacht.
Unique Japan Tours commented on this reviewDear Pius, Thank you for your feedback and Happy New Year! Wishing you all the best for 2023. We will pass your comment back to Toshi-san, your tour leader. We look forward to welcoming you to Japan again soon. Unique Japan Tours Guest Experience... Show moreTrip date: December 2022 - RRickLondon· November 9th, 2022Unique Japan did a DYNAMITE job with our trip to Japan, October 2022. First, they negotiated the fluid restrictions imposed by Japan government to allow tourists to visit, and us to see our daughter studying in Tokyo. Second, we were completely prepared... Show moreTrip date: October 2022
- HBHELEN· October 23rd, 2019This tour was very informative but at times too much activity was including in a day. In Tokyo it was necessary to walk extensively and travel on the Metro, so became very tiring. A small bus would have been a better option as we noticed other groups... Show moreUnique Japan Tours commented on this reviewHi Helen, Thank you for your feedback. We have upgraded our small group tours. We have added private transfers on our city tours instead of public transport from now on as we understand it is quite tough on people, especially in a group. Hope you are... Show moreTrip date: October 2019
- JCJohn· May 31st, 2019Well run and the guide went out of her way to insure all travelers got what they asked for . Even worked to get a phone left on the train returned to the traveler.Trip date: May 2019
- Iilonashorb· May 12th, 2019after a bumpy start you guys came through and gave us a terrific tour...we were always met by a smiling face and always on time. And Oh!! the places we saw...we really feel that we saw all of Honshu and because we were alone we could go at our own... Show moreTrip date: April 2019
- SSandyK· April 29th, 2019I wanted to thank you for the amazing holiday me and Andrew had in Japan. It was a wonderful experience with great hotels (Kanbayashi hotel was the most amazing) and great guides. The guides where all so nice and knew their areas so well. We spend most... Show moreTrip date: September 2017
- JAJoan· April 1st, 2019Great tour to places I would not have otherwise known. Needs a reasonable degree of fitness. Jo March 2019Unique Japan Tours commented on this reviewHi Joan, Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. Sakura had a wonderful time with you on the tour. If you're ever travelling to Japan again in the future, you know where to find us. Warm regards, CarmelTrip date: March 2019
- CCarmel· January 15th, 2019I travelled on Japan Discovered this year and loved my trip. From the moment I arrived in Narita everything was taken care of. We saw so much....from bustling cities to the beautiful Japanese countryside. I felt most at home in Yudanaka. The family who... Show moreTrip date: November 2018
- KKokoPoppyWalsh· January 15th, 2019Amazing tour with everything you need to see in Japan included. Transport, guides, itinerary all really well organised. Food to die for. Accommodation excellent. Highly recommend this tour to any first time visitor or to people who wish to see the... Show more
Trip date: April 2018
Dates & Availability
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Take advantage of our 0% interest instalment plan on selected departures. Learn More
- Monday10 Apr, 2023Sunday23 Apr, 2023EnglishSee Similar Tours For These Dates$5,741
- Wednesday10 May, 2023Tuesday23 May, 2023EnglishSee Similar Tours For These Dates$5,686
- 1 Other Unavailable Departure
- Get Instant ConfirmationWednesday6 Sep, 2023Tuesday19 Sep, 2023EnglishMultiple Room Types$6,0180% Interest Instalments
- Thursday5 Oct, 2023Wednesday18 Oct, 2023EnglishSee Similar Tours For These Dates$6,018
- Get Instant ConfirmationWednesday8 Nov, 2023Tuesday21 Nov, 2023EnglishMultiple Room Types$6,0180% Interest Instalments
- Get Instant ConfirmationSunday24 Dec, 2023Saturday6 Jan, 2024EnglishMultiple Room Types$6,0180% Interest Instalments
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