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Japan: Land of the Rising Sun
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Japan: Land of the Rising Sun

By Intrepid Travel
premier
4.5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
$7,378
13 days From$5,465

Highlights

  • Soar high above Lake Ashi and (on a clear day) get a glimpse of glorious Mt Fuji on a ride on the Hakone ropeway.
  • Be impressed by the efficiency and ultra modernity of Japan’s bullet trains as you zip from place to place.
  • Explore traditional Japanese culture in Edo-period Takayama and visit a folk village, tour a 600-year-old market and a enjoy a sake brewery tasting.
  • Visit the Peace Park for moving insight into the devastation of the atomic bomb in Hiroshima, then cruise to peaceful Miyajima Island where wild deer roam the streets.
  • Finish your trip with three nights in Kyoto, Japan’s cultural capital and home to literally thousands of temples, the Gion District where Geisha entertain the wealthy elite and renowned Kyoto sushi.
$7,378
13 days From$5,465
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Ultimate Japan
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Ultimate Japan

By Intrepid Travel
premier
4.5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
$14,985
24 days From$11,100

Highlights

  • Soar high above Lake Ashi and (on a clear day) get a glimpse of the iconic Mt Fuji on a ride on the Hakone ropeway.
  • Stay in a countryside homestay, taking you off the beaten track to experience classic Japanese hospitality. Feast on home-cooked meals over conversations with your welcoming hosts and learn about rural life in Japan. 
  • Spend three nights in Kyoto, and craft your own experience in this ancient capital with loads of free time and the help of your expert local leader.
  • Watch the steam coming out of the ‘hells’ (hot spring pools in Jigoku) of Beppu and enjoy a unique experience for lunch – you’ll cook and steam your food right in the hot spring steam, said to be rich with healthy minerals, then take a relaxing a soak in a traditional onsen,
  • Explore the little town of Takayama that sits within the Japanese Northern Alps and take in the stunning view of the five peaks of Mount Aso from the Daikanbo Observatory.
$14,985
24 days From$11,100
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Essential Japan
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Essential Japan

By Intrepid Travel
premier
4.5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
$2,237
10 days From$1,598

Highlights

  • Explore Japan’s amazingly diverse destinations with loads of free time to see them your way. With all the nitty gritty details and transport worked out for you, you can focus on indulging in endless sushi, katsudon and okonomoyaki.
  • Immerse yourself in the varied neighbourhoods of Tokyo – from the technological subculture of Akihabara to the wild side of fashion in Harajuku and the nightlife of Roppongi – each suburb is almost like a city of its own!
  • Uncover the sobering history of Hiroshima’s Peace Park and Museum – a vital destination for all Japan travellers to gain an insight into the tragic events of the nation’s past.
  • Wander Kyoto with a leader-led walking tour around the Gion district – the heart of the city’s Geisha culture – then walk through the iconic Fushimi Inari-Taisha (the perfect spot for some iconic Japan photos).
  • Live your Samurai fantasies in feudal-era Kanazawa – known as the birthplace of the Samurai. Then, wander through gorgeous historic gardens and hit the bars to debrief with your group.
$2,237
10 days From$1,598
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Japan Highlights
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Japan Highlights

By Intrepid Travel
premier
4.5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
$4,577
8 days From$3,390

Highlights

  • Explore all the highlights of Japan in just over a week! This is a cultural and culinary whirlwind from the streets of Tokyo to the eats of Osaka.
  • Experience the many sides of Shibuya in Tokyo, from busy intersections to the tranquility of the ancient Meiji Shrine and the quirky fashion of Harajuku.
  • Visit a local tea farm and learn about harvesting tea leaves and making Japanese green tea, then settle into your farm stay, pick some fresh ingredients from the farm and prepare a home-cooked, farm-to-table feast with your hosts for the perfect blend of Japanese hospitality and country life.
  • Ride the rails like the locals, from lightning-fast bullet trains to scenic mountain rails offering seasonal views of cherry blossoms and autumn leaves.
  • Veer off the busy tourist track with a visit to Mishima – a small town built on the old lava flow of Mt Fuji – then head to the cultural heart of Kyoto, where you can dive into local history and traditions among shrines, geishas and a 300-year-old sake brewery.
$4,577
8 days From$3,390
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Southern Japan Experience
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Southern Japan Experience

By Intrepid Travel
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4.5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
$7,796
12 days From$5,775

Highlights

  • Explore the unique island of Naoshima – transformed from a sleepy fishing community into a world-class art destination, with sleek and stylish museums and artworks that harmonise with the landscape.
  • Stay in a countryside homestay, taking you off the beaten track to experience excellent Japanese hospitality. Feast on home-cooked meals over fascinating conversations with your welcoming hosts and learn about rural life in Japan.
  • Watch the steam coming out of the ‘hells’ (hot spring pools in Jigoku) of Beppu. Enjoy a local lunch, cooked in the unique local way – you’ll steam your food in the hot spring water, creating authentic flavours rich with healthy minerals! And followed by a relaxing soak in the local onsen if you wish!
  • Take in the stunning view of the five peaks of Mount Aso from the Daikanbo Observatory, then a light hike on the moon-like terrain to the largest crater of Nakadake.
  • Expect the unexpected in Nagasaki, tragically famous for being one of the only two cities that were bombed during the war. Discover the unique charm of this port-side Dutch influenced city and all the history it has collected over the years.
$7,796
12 days From$5,775
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Ancient & Modern Japan
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Ancient & Modern Japan

By Exodus Adventure Travels
premier
4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
$7,405
14 days From$5,485

Highlights

  • Journey from old world to new on a cultural adventure through Japan
  • Explore a lantern-lit Gion in the early evening, the most famous geisha district in Kyoto
  • Experience an icon of modern travel: the incredible high-speed bullet train
  • Take a poignant moment to reflect at the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima
$7,405
14 days From$5,485
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Highlights of Japan
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Highlights of Japan

By Exodus Adventure Travels
premier
4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
$6,683
8 days From$4,950

Highlights

  • Discover the iconic cities of Tokyo, Kyoto, Hiroshima and Osaka
  • Enjoy the natural beauty and Unesco sites of Nikko
  • Experience cherry blossom season or beautiful autumn colours
  • Take the high-speed Shinkansen bullet train
  • Taste a variety of Japanese cuisine
$6,683
8 days From$4,950
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Best of Japan with Cherry Blossom(Mini Group Tour)
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Best of Japan with Cherry Blossom(Mini Group Tour)

By Odynovo
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5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
10 days From$3,899

Highlights

  • Take a boat trip on the Sumida River to enjoy the cherry blossoms along the coast
  • Take a cruise on Lake Kawaguchi to enjoy the majestic Mount Fuji
  • Wear a kimono to experience the tea ceremony and kaiseki cuisine
  • Experience a food walking tour in the bustling Dotonbori
  • Interact with the cute deer in Nara Park
10 days From$3,899
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Emma

Oct 2015

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Japan: Land of the Rising Sunby Intrepid Travel

Extremely well organised, great mixture between organised

Extremely well organised, great mixture between organised and free time. Great travelling by train

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John

Oct 2015

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Japan: Land of the Rising Sunby Intrepid Travel

The format of the trip enabled two

The format of the trip enabled two significant factors to coincide to make the entire experience overwhelmingly positive. 1. Our trip guide - Yuri Awanohara, made th...

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Fenella

Oct 2015

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Japan: Land of the Rising Sunby Intrepid Travel

Great introduction to the country. Variety of

Great introduction to the country. Variety of activities and all well planned by guide Yuri

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Paul

Sep 2015

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Japan: Land of the Rising Sunby Intrepid Travel

well organised we appreciated not going to the

well organised we appreciated not going to the expensive, flashy and touristy restaurants, which gave us a good varied eating experience good mix of organised and ...

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Oct 2018

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Ancient & Modern Japanby Exodus Adventure Travels

The serene and the frantic

A good balance of the ancient and modern, as the trip title suggests. Travelling by public transport helps to convey the flavour of "normal" life in the country r...

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