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Our 9 most popular Japan High Adventure trips. Compare tour itineraries from 6 tour companies. 5 reviews. 4.8/5 avg rating.

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

By Intrepid Travel
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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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Japan Express
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Japan Express

By Intrepid Travel
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4.5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
$3,157
9 days From$2,255

Highlights

  • Ultra-modern, ancient traditions and everything in between, this express adventure will introduce you to some of the many faces of Japan in a short amount of time.
  • 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.
  • Eat your way around Japan with chances to try all kinds of delicious street food, sake, snacks and surprises – from a hearty bowl of ramen to world-class sashimi.
  • Spend three nights in Kyoto, exploring this amazing ancient capital in depth and with plenty of free time to create your own adventure.
  • Ride the renowned Shinkansen bullet train and make use of public transport day passes to get to and from the activities you choose. Even getting from place to place is fun in Japan!
$3,157
9 days From$2,255
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Classic Japan
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Classic Japan

By Intrepid Travel
premier
4.5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
$7,042
11 days From$5,725

Highlights

  • Discover Japan's most iconic city sights, from walking the Geisha district and seeing the cultural landmarks of Kyoto to touring the temple district and cruising past all the contemporary highlights of Tokyo.
  • Learn more about the sobering past of Hiroshima at the memorial park, the museums and the monuments dedicated to the memory of the victims – they now also advocate for world peace and serve as a reminder of the devastation of war.
  • Feast on okonomiyaki – Japan’s signature savoury pancake of egg, cabbage, soba noodles and meat or seafood – at an included dinner in Hiroshima at a special local restaurant.
  • Meet the locals over a home-cooked dinner during your stay in a ryokan (a traditional Japanese inn) in the mountain town of Tsumago – the historic medieval village preserved from the Edo period.
  • Spend a night in Koya-san’s Shukubo Temple and learn about the customs of traditional Japanese accommodation as you share vegetarian meals with the monks who run the lodgings.
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$7,042
11 days From$5,725
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Southern Japan Experience
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Southern Japan Experience

By Intrepid Travel
premier
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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Hiker's Journey to Shikoku
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Hiker's Journey to Shikoku

By Wilderness Travel
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5/5 Excellent
11 reviews
Small Group Tour
13 days From$7,895

Highlights

  • Day hikes to the legendary temples of Shikoku
  • Explore the traditional Iya Valley, with its thatched houses and vine bridges
  • Meet pilgrims and hikers, sample Shikoku’s delicious fresh seafood with elusive umami—the “fifth taste”
  • Kochi Castle and Matsuyama-jo, two of the most famous original castles in Japan
13 days From$7,895
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Temples, Treasures and Teahouses
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Temples, Treasures and Teahouses

By Wilderness Travel
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5/5 Excellent
11 reviews
Small Group Tour
14 days From$9,395

Highlights

  • Discover Kanazawa’s Edo-period geisha quarter
  • Enjoy Takayama’s traditional architectural styles
  • Explore Kyoto, with its Zen gardens, majestic palaces, welcoming teahouses, food markets, and artisan districts
  • Enjoy overnights in traditional ryokans, the serene inns that reflect Japanese culture in miniature
14 days From$9,395
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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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Marcia

Dec 2015

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Southern Japanby Tucan Travel (Operations Suspended)

Fabulous trip. Highly recommended.

Fabulous trip. Highly recommended.

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