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

4.5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
26% OFF$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.
26% OFF$7,378
13 days From$5,465
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Japan Express
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Japan Express

4.5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
29% OFF$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!
29% OFF$3,157
9 days From$2,255
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Discover Japan
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Discover Japan

4.8/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
14 days From$4,312

Highlights

  • Experience the past in takayama's folk village and kyoto's historic centre
  • Explore nijo castle
  • Lose yourself in the picturesque kenroku-en garden
  • Marvel at iconic mt fuji and miyajima's floating torii gate
14 days From$4,312
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Japan Express: Osaka to Tokyo
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Japan Express: Osaka to Tokyo

4.8/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
9 days From$3,255

Highlights

  • Take in views of mt fuji
  • Stay in temple lodging and learn about buddhism
  • Gaze at the famous floating torii gate in miyajima
  • Explore kyoto's nijo castle
9 days From$3,255
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Otaku Course
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Otaku Course

5/5 Excellent
55 reviews
Small Group Tour
20 days From$2,719

Highlights

  • Learn daily Japanese Lessons at Akamonkai
  • Visit and shop in Electric Town - Akihabara
  • Enjoy eating at various themed restaurants across the city, Maid Cafe, Robot Restaurant, Ninja Restaurant
  • Explore the city in the eyes of locals
20 days From$2,719
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Summer Course Japan
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Summer Course Japan

5/5 Excellent
55 reviews
Small Group Tour
20 days From$2,748

Highlights

  • Learn Daily Japanese Lessonas at Akamonkai
  • See the iconic Diabutsu and wander around the island of Enoshima
  • Try your hand at traditional arts and crafts like tonbodama and calligraphy
  • Attend a Matsuri
20 days From$2,748
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Kansai Summer Course
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Kansai Summer Course

5/5 Excellent
55 reviews
Small Group Tour
14 days From$2,729

Highlights

  • Language lessons at ISI language school in Kyoto
  • Visit the famous temples and shrines in the area, Kiyomizu-dera ,Kinkakuji, Fushimi Inari Shrine
  • Take part in a traditional tea ceremony and try your hand at Japanese calligraphy
  • Explore Nara
14 days From$2,729
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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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Shelly

Dec 2019

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Imperial China and Japan Tourby Bravo Asia Tours

Recommend Toni and Bravo Indochina team

Every aspect of planning our trip to China was seamless. Reinself has been amazing. He responds to any and every request immediately and has been incredibly informat...

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