Highlights of Japan Youth Adventure - 17 days
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Overview
Highlights
- Tokyo - Take in the city's ancient and modern sights, from Senso-ji to Shibuya & Harajuku, join a sushi rolling class and play retro games in Electric City, Akihabara
- Nagano - Relax in an authentic Onsen, try your skills at Origami, see the iconic snow monkeys and stay for two nights in a traditional ryokan
- Hakone - Cruise Lake Ashi aboard a pirate ship and enjoy majestic views of Mount Fuji from the Hakone cable car
- Osaka - Visit spectacular Osaka Castle, munch your way through Dotonbori and explore the Shinsekai district
- Koyasan - Spend a night at an authentic Buddhist temple, join a meditation session and morning prayer, and explore a spooky cemetery
- Kyoto - Uncover all the highlights of this ancient city, from the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest to the Golden Pavilion, and wield a sword at a samurai masterclass
- Nara - Feed the friendly deer of Nara Park and take in some of the area's temples and shrines on a day trip from Kyoto
- Hiroshima - Pay your respects at the memorials to the atomic bomb, and take the ferry to nearby Miyajima Island
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Trip includes
- 15 breakfasts, 2 lunches & 2 dinners
- 16 nights accommodation (3 nights 4-person dorm in a hostel in Tokyo, 2 nights 4-person dorm in a ryokan in Nagano, 1 night 4-person dorm in a hostel in Hakone, 3 nights twin/double share in a 3-star hotel in Osaka, 1 night 4-person dorm at a temple stay in Koyasan, 4 nights twin/double share in a hostel in Kyoto, & 2 nights twin share at a hostel in Hiroshima)
- All transportation in private and public vehicles, including buses, bullet trains, local trains, subways, cable cars, a pirate ship & more
- Escorted by a tour leader, with local guides for included sightseeing
- Guided Tokyo city tour
- Sushi rolling class in Tokyo
- Origami experience in Nagano
- Soba noodles masterclass in Nagano
- Jigokudani Snow Monkeys & Shiga Kogen National Park in Nagano (Shiga Kogen National park is included for summer departures only)
- Lake Ashi pirate ship cruise & Mount Fuji cable car in Hakone
- Visit to Osaka Castle
- Koyasan temple stay, including meditation, night cemetery walk, morning prayer & fire ceremony
- Night tour of Kyoto's geisha district
- Kyoto sightseeing including Arishiyama Bamboo Forest, Kinkakuji Golden Pavillion Temple & Fushimi Inari Shrine
- Samurai experience in Kyoto
- Kyoto tea ceremony
- Nara deer park & temples
- Hiroshima Peace Museum & Atomic Dome
- Miyajima Island
- Your carbon emissions - offset! (Our partner accurately measures the CO2 emissions of your tour and 100% offset them through planting the required amount of trees)
- Note: This tour is operated in conjunction with our trusted partner and you will join travellers from different operators, not solely On The Go
Itinerary
Kon’nichiwa and welcome to Tokyo! On arrival, make your own way to our start hostel for check in. You'll have ample time to rest before we get together with the group for a welcome dinner at around 19:00, so you can get to know everyone before our adventure begins tom...
Today we're taking in the best that the Japanese capital has to offer. We'll start with a visit to Senso-ji Temple, the oldest Buddhist temple in Tokyo, before heading to the Meiji Shrine. Afterwards, we'll explore the vibrant area of Harajuku and the iconic Shibuya C...
Our final day in Tokyo begins with a lesson in the art of sushi rolling with a sushi master. We can tuck into our creations afterwards and there is then some free time in the city before we head to the high-tech atmosphere of Akihabara. Known as 'Electric City,' this area is renowned for its arcades, maid cafes, Japanese photo booths, and game centres.
Tokyo - Nagano. Get ready to experience the renowned bullet train that speeds up to 200 mph! We'll arrive in Nagano just in time to test our skills at the ancient art of origami, followed by a relaxing soak in an Onsen, a natural volcanic hot spring. You're in for a t...
Another cooking masterclass awaits us this morning as we learn how to roll our own soba noodles. Following this, we'll head into the mountains to observe the region's renowned snow monkeys, officially known as Japanese Macaques. These playful and inquisitive red-faced...
Nagano - Hakone. Today, we'll once again take the bullet train to Hakone, a land of breathtaking scenery, the best of which are the stunning views of Mount Fuji. Our accommodation tonight has it's own Onsen, so why not take a relaxing dip this evening?
Hakone - Osaka. In the morning, we'll set out to explore the beautiful region of Hakone, with an included ride on a pirate ship and a cable car journey over the landscape. On a clear day, you'll enjoy unparalleled views of Mount Fuji. After snapping some shots and adm...
We're anticipating hangovers this morning, so we've given you the morning off to chill, head out for a coffee or delve into the city's shopping offering. Later, we will visit the remarkable Osaka Castle, originally constructed over 400 years ago. This visit offers an ...
Osaka - Koyasan. Today, we return to the mountains for a once-in-a-lifetime experience: an overnight stay in a 1,000-year-old Buddhist temple in the captivating town of Koyasan. During our visit, monks will guide us in meditation, and we will enjoy their traditional cuisine. Later, we'll take a spooky night-time stroll through Japan's largest cemetery.
Koyasan - Kyoto. Today, we rise early to watch the temple's Buddhist monks conducting their morning prayer service and fire ceremony. Afterward, the monks will serve us a traditional breakfast before we journey to our final destination, Kyoto, Japan’s historic capital. This evening, we will explore the enigmatic world of Japan’s Geishas with a guided tour of the city's Gion district.
Ensure your phone is charged today, as we're taking in the best that Kyoto has to offer. Our first stop is the Instagram-famous Bamboo Forest of Arashiyama, an ideal location for photos amidst the towering bamboo. Next, we visit the stunning Golden Pavilion, Kinkaku-ji. This evening, you’re free to explore: try a sushi restaurant, visit a bar, or challenge your friends to bowling or arcade games.
Today, the seemingly endless Torii gates of Fushimi-Inari await us! Explore the winding trails of this iconic Japanese shrine on the ancient mountain. In the afternoon, we'll learn the art of swordsmanship from a Samurai master who has dedicated their life to this craft. Experience the precision of traditional swords as you unleash your inner warrior and slice through rolled bamboo.
Kyoto - Nara - Kyoto. This morning, we'll explore the charming neighbourhood of Sannenzaka, and we will also take part in a key aspect of traditional Japanese culture: a tea ceremony. After a glass of matcha, we'll take a local train to spend the afternoon visiting th...
Kyoto - Hiroshima. Today, we are leaving ancient Kyoto and heading further south, travelling to Hiroshima by bullet train. It was here, in 1945, that the United States dropped an atomic bomb, which brought the Second World War to an end but caused mass devastation and...
Hiroshima - Miyajima - Hiroshima. Recognized as one of Japan's most stunning locations, we'll take a ferry to Itsukushima, also known as Miyajima Island. Here we can see the iconic floating Torii Gate in the bay, explore some of the island's temples and come face to f...
Hiroshima - Osaka. We're returning to Osaka on the bullet train for some last-minute shopping and sightseeing. This evening, we'll explore Shinsekai, the 'New World,' a retro neighbourhood in downtown Osaka known for its unique restaurants and izakayas. We'll toast with a 'kanpai' to celebrate the amazing trip we've shared!
Our tour comes to an end today. You can depart this morning, making your own way to the airport or your next destination. Although there is no departure transfer included, your tour leader will be available to help you plan your onward travel and is on hand to assist you. Safe travels!
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