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Journeys: Iconic Japan National Geographic

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From Tokyo to Kyoto
4.4 (9 reviews)
  • Iconic torii gate with people gathered around.
  • Traditional Japanese torii gate in water with mountains in the background.
  • Busy Akihabara street in Tokyo with bright red SEGA arcade building and anime billboards
  • A picturesque temple with a large number of people reflecting over a pond.
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  • This tour is a fabulous introduction to Japan. The itinerary was varied from big city to country side.

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  • Evening scene of a narrow, lantern-lit street in Kyoto with visitors strolling past wooden houses
  • Visitors near a traditional Japanese torii gate in a wooded area.
  • Solitary visitor walks a stone pathway between traditional wooden temple buildings under a blue sky
  • A serene Japanese garden with a small bridge over a pond.
  • Visitors observe the minimalist rock garden of Ryoan-ji with its carefully raked gravel and stones
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National Geographic Expeditions with G Adventures
City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 15
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Tokyo

    Tokyo
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Shizutetsu Hotel Prezio Tokyo Tamachi), Hotel (Premier Hotel Cabin President Tokyo)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome Moment - Meet Your Expedition Leader and Group
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  2. Day 2

    Tokyo

    Tokyo
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Shizutetsu Hotel Prezio Tokyo Tamachi), Hotel (Premier Hotel Cabin President Tokyo)

    Included Activities

    • Orientation Walk
    • Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingū) Visit
    • Harajuku Visit
    Landmarks
    Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingū)
    Harajuku
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  3. Day 3

    Tokyo

    Tokyo
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Sushi lunch prepared during the sushi-making class)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Shizutetsu Hotel Prezio Tokyo Tamachi), Hotel (Premier Hotel Cabin President Tokyo)

    Included Activities

    • Tsukiji Fish Market
    • Tsukiji Sushi Experience
    • Asakusa Walk

    Optional Activities

    • Ueno Park and Museums Visit
    • Akihabara for cutting edge electronics
    • Harajuku for funky fashions
    • Ginza for high-end shopping
    • Imperial Palace East Garden
    • Explore traditional Tokyo streets
    Landmarks
    Tsukiji Outer Market
    Asakusa
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  4. Day 4

    Tokyo to Tsumago

    Tokyo to Tsumago
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Kaiseki meal—a ritualistic multi-course dinner emphasizing artful presentation and fresh ingredients)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hanaya Tsumago Ryokan)

    Included Activities

    • Tsumago Countryside and Village walk
    Landmarks
    Tsumago
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Tsumago to Kanazawa

    Tsumago to Kanazawa
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (ANA Crowne Plaza Kanazawa)

    Included Activities

    • Nagamachi Samurai District Walk
    • Visit Nomura Family Samurai Residence

    Optional Activities

    • Kanazawa Castle Visit
    • Kenroku-En Garden Visit
    Landmarks
    Nagamachi Samurai District
    Nomura Family Samurai Residence
    Kanazawa Castle
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  6. Day 6

    Kanazawa

    Kanazawa
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (ANA Crowne Plaza Kanazawa)

    Included Activities

    • Myoryuji Ninja Temple Visit
    • Chopstick and Gold Leaf Painting Experience
    • Higashi Geisha District Visit
    Landmarks
    Myoryuji Temple (Ninja Temple)
    Higashi Chaya District
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  7. Day 7

    Kanazawa to Hiroshima

    Kanazawa to Hiroshima
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (ANA Crowne Plaza Hiroshima)

    Included Activities

    • Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Museum visit
    Landmarks
    Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
    Children's Peace Monument
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  8. Day 8

    Hiroshima

    Hiroshima
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (ANA Crowne Plaza Hiroshima)

    Included Activities

    • Miyajima Island Visit
    Landmarks
    Itsukushima Shinto Shrine
    Miyajima Island
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  9. Day 9

    Hiroshima to Kyoto

    Hiroshima to Kyoto
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hilton Garden Inn Kyoto Shijo Karasuma), Hotel (Hotel Keihan Kyoto Grande)

    Included Activities

    • Himeji Castle
    • Gion Walk
    Landmarks
    Himeji Castle
    Gion District
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  10. Day 10

    Kyoto

    Kyoto
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hilton Garden Inn Kyoto Shijo Karasuma), Hotel (Hotel Keihan Kyoto Grande)

    Included Activities

    • Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine Visit
    • Day Trip to Nara
    • Todaiji Buddhist Temple Complex
    • Kasuga Grand Shrine
    Landmarks
    Fushimi Inari Taisha
    Todai-ji Temple
    Kasuga Taisha
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  11. Day 11

    Kyoto

    Kyoto
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hilton Garden Inn Kyoto Shijo Karasuma), Hotel (Hotel Keihan Kyoto Grande)

    Included Activities

    • Zen Buddhist Meditation and Calligraphy
    • Zen Tea Experience
    • Kinkaku-ji Golden Pavilion Visit
    • Kembu Masters
    Landmarks
    Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
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  12. Day 12

    Kyoto

    Kyoto
    Meals
    Breakfast

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  • Shizutetsu Hotel Prezio Tokyo Tamachi

    Hotel
    Days 1, 2, 3

  • Premier Hotel Cabin President Tokyo

    Hotel
    Days 1, 2, 3

  • Hanaya Tsumago Ryokan

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  • ANA Crowne Plaza Kanazawa

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  • ANA Crowne Plaza Hiroshima

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  • Hilton Garden Inn Kyoto Shijo Karasuma

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Traveler Moments

  • Group of children in uniforms walking down a path.
  • Forested landscape with autumn foliage.
  • A serene Japanese garden with a small bridge over a pond.
  • Visitors near a traditional Japanese torii gate in a wooded area.
  • A procession with individuals in traditional Japanese dress.
  • A picturesque temple with a large number of people reflecting over a pond.
  • Woman in traditional Japanese kimono performing a dance.
  • White castle on a hill with clear skies.
  • Peace Memorial with flowers in a serene park setting.
  • Sunlit trees with autumn foliage in a park.
  • Group photo with a statue and trees near a waterfront.
  • Golden statue of a seated deity inside a temple.
  • Large traditional Japanese temple with visitors.
  • Close-up of a bullet train at a station.
  • Group photo in a traditional Japanese room with people dressed in cultural attire.
  • Group photo with a castle and clear blue sky.
  • Person standing by a large bell structure in a park.
  • Group of people on a narrow wooden bridge in a lush forest.
  • Two people in traditional Japanese attire holding swords inside a room.
  • Traditional Japanese torii gate in water with mountains in the background.

Traveler Reviews

4.4
Overall rating based on 9 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.7
  • Transport
    4.7
  • Guide
    4.6
  • Accommodation
    4.0
  • Food
    4.1
  • Tour Operator
    4.5

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  • Lorraine5.0•May 2026
    It was a great tour with many highlights. Always wish it could be longer.
    Traveled in April 2026
  • Rheal1.0•October 2025
    We booked this tour based on the National Geographic affiliation which created a certain expectation regarding the...
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    Traveled in October 2025
  • Catherine5.0•May 2024
    Iconic Japan tour was a great introduction to Japan.
    Traveled in May 2024
  • Susan5.0•November 2023
    This tour is a fabulous introduction to Japan. It is fast paced with lots of walking and use of Japan’s massive...
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    • Golden statue of a seated deity inside a temple.
    • Two people in traditional Japanese attire holding swords inside a room.
    • A serene Japanese garden with a small bridge over a pond.
    • A procession with individuals in traditional Japanese dress.
    • Forested landscape with autumn foliage.
    • Woman in traditional Japanese kimono performing a dance.
    • Peace Memorial with flowers in a serene park setting.
    • Person standing by a large bell structure in a park.
    • Sunlit trees with autumn foliage in a park.
    • A picturesque temple with a large number of people reflecting over a pond.
    • Group photo in a traditional Japanese room with people dressed in cultural attire.
    • Traditional Japanese torii gate in water with mountains in the background.
    • White castle on a hill with clear skies.
    • Visitors near a traditional Japanese torii gate in a wooded area.
    • Group of children in uniforms walking down a path.
    • Large traditional Japanese temple with visitors.
    • Group of people on a narrow wooden bridge in a lush forest.
    • Close-up of a bullet train at a station.
    • Group photo with a castle and clear blue sky.
    • Group photo with a statue and trees near a waterfront.
    Traveled in October 2023
  • Martin5.0•September 2023
    The tour was well organized, and provided great insight into Japanese culture and history
    Traveled in September 2023
  • Gregory5.0•January 2023
    The tour was a fantastic display of both Japanese culture and sights. The group I was with was great enhancing the...
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    Traveled in December 2022
  • Charlotte4.5•September 2019
    I loved this tour and I would book it again! You get a perfect overview of nice places in Japan, with a perfect mix...
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    Traveled in September 2019
  • Paul
    Paul4.0•November 2018
    I enjoyed the contrast between urban and rural Japan. We also got to see the fish market in Tokyo and enjoy a sushi...
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    Traveled in October 2018
    Reply from: National Geographic Expeditions with G Adventures
    That's fantastic to hear - thank you Paul.
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  • Michael5.0•August 2018
    This was such an amazing trip. It's a great mix of modern culture and traditional Japanese experiences. Our guide was...
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    Traveled in July 2018
    Reply from: National Geographic Expeditions with G Adventures
    YES! So happy you had a great time in Japan - what a place! Thanks for travelling the world with us.
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      Regarding your inquiry, we would like to inform you that, unfortunately, this particular trip cannot be modified. However, you are welcome to arrange any additional days at your own convenience once the trip concludes in Kyoto.

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      The single supplement would be an extra $1449. The 5% evaluation discount does not apply towards the single supplement, only to the tour amount. For the May 19th departure, it would be $6877.05 USD + $1449 USD for the single supplement.

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    • National Geographic Expeditions with G AdventuresOperator•Written October 2024

      It's essential to pack as lightly as possible for rail travel in Japan. All G Adventures tours use the world-famous Shinkansen bullet trains, which have a restriction on maximum luggage size. Any luggage brought on board the train must be less than 160cm in total (calculated as the sum of the height + width + depth of your luggage). This is roughly the size that most airline companies consider as "carry-on baggage" and allow in overhead storage compartments. As this tour includes city-to-city luggage transfers, this restriction only affects your carry-on luggage on board the train. This tour includes a city-to-city luggage transfer service known as "takuhaibin" in Japan, so you will not have to worry about carrying your large luggage on and off trains as we travel. Please note that you will not have access to your bags during the transfers from city to city, and will not be reunited with your large luggage until the following day. On these days, we recommend using an overnight bag (under 160cm in total) for anything you may need, including valuables.

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      Our tours are sold as a package so we can not add extra days to a tour. None of our tours visit Naoshima. If you would like to add this to any of our tours you would have to arrange it independently.

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      I would like to add a visit to Naoshima, the art island, before or after this tour. What do you suggest regarding dates, where to stay, and transportation to/from Naoshima to connect with the Nat'l Geographic tour? Also, how much would it cost?

    • National Geographic Expeditions with G AdventuresOperator•Written June 2024

      Since we don't offer excursions or activities to Naoshima or the Art Island, its very difficult for us to make recommendations on how to go about planning this, as we would be searching online the same way as you. We'd recommend seeing if you could find another tour operator (possibly local to Japan) to plan a few days in these spots, or explore booking day tours/excursions through a company like Viator.

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