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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Tokyo

    Tokyo
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Premier Hotel Cabin President Tokyo)

    Included Activities

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

    Tokyo

    Tokyo
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Premier Hotel Cabin President Tokyo)

    Included Activities

    • Harajuku Visit
    • Meiji Shrine Visit
    • Orientation Walk
    Landmarks
    Meiji Shrine
    Harajuku
  4. Day 3

    Tokyo

    Tokyo
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Sushi lunch as part of the sushi-making class experience)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Premier Hotel Cabin President Tokyo)

    Included Activities

    • Asakusa Walk
    • Tsukiji Fish Market
    • Tsukiji Sushi Experience

    Optional Activities

    • Ueno Park and Museums Visit
    • Akihabara Electronics District Visit
    • Harajuku Visit
    • Ginza Shopping District Visit
    • Imperial Palace East Garden Walk
    Landmarks
    Tsukiji Outer Market
    Asakusa
    Ueno Park
    Akihabara
    Ginza
    Imperial Palace East Garden
  5. 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
  6. 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
    Landmarks
    Nagamachi Samurai District
    Nomura Family Samurai Residence
    Kanazawa Castle
  7. Day 6

    Kanazawa

    Kanazawa
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (ANA Crowne Plaza Kanazawa)

    Included Activities

    • Chopstick and Gold Leaf Painting Experience
    • Higashi Geisha District Visit
    • Myoryuji Ninja Temple Visit
    Landmarks
    Myoryuji Temple
    Higashi Chaya District
  8. 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
  9. Day 8

    Hiroshima

    Hiroshima
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (ANA Crowne Plaza Hiroshima)

    Included Activities

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

    Hiroshima to Kyoto

    Hiroshima to Kyoto
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Keihan Kyoto Grande)

    Included Activities

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

    Kyoto

    Kyoto
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Keihan Kyoto Grande)

    Included Activities

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

    Kyoto

    Kyoto
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Keihan Kyoto Grande)

    Included Activities

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

    Kyoto

    Kyoto
    Meals
    Breakfast

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4.4
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  • Itinerary
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  • Transport
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  • Guide
    4.6
  • Accommodation
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  • Food
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  • Mark
    Mark4.0•September 2026
    Yoko was very good and helpful. But some hotels were not what we expected and internal subways and trains consumed...
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    Traveled in September 2026
  • 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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    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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    Asked on February 17th, 2026

    Is extension to Osaka possible

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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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    Asked on October 4th, 2024

    How much luggage can we bring? We usually have one smallish roller bag with a knapsack that fits on top. Is that okay?

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      Sandra

      Traveler•Written June 2024

      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?

    • 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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