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Japan Unrivalled | 2026

13 Days

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Tour Description

Kon'nichiwa! And welcome to our ultimate trip to Japan. Experience traditional Japanese hot springs in Hakone, explore Kyoto the cultural hub of Japan by visiting the Fushimi Inari Shrine & travel around Tokyo taking in all the bright lights and quirks as well as eating as much sushi as possible. This is the only way to be guided around Japan, one of the most unique countries in the world.

Priced From:

$ 6225pp *

From: 2026-03-14

To: 2026-10-24

Start Location: Tokyo, Japan

End Location: Osaka, Japan

Trip Type: In Depth Explorer

Tour Advisors

Tiffany McCrea-Lennon

Managing Director

Russell Mein

Travel Specialist

Caitlin Lennon

Travel Coordinator

Michelle Baldwin

Travel Specialist

Gaylyn Murdoch

Administration Manager

Holly Skene

Travel Co-ordinator

Kim Thomas

Broker

Itinerary

Tokyo
Day 1
Duration: 1
Accommodation: Daiichi Ryogoku Hotel (or similar)
Konnichiwa, Tokyo! Welcome to this dazzling orchestra of light, sound and intersecting subway lines. Meet your crew, get the trip vibes flowing, then your evening’s yours.
Tokyo
Day 2
Duration: 1
Accommodation: Daiichi Ryogoku Hotel (or similar)
Today we'll bounce out of bed ready and raring to uncover Tokyo. The ancient Buddhist temple of Asakusa Senso-ji & the Meiji Jingu shrine are just some of the doors we will open to this city. If history and religion don't get you going, the wild fashion of Harajuku & the shopping district of Nakamise Street might see you more wide-eyed. Or perhaps your idea of fun is to take to the streets of Shibuya, attempting to cross the busiest pedestrian crossing in the world! You do you.
Tokyo
Day 3
Duration: 1
Accommodation: Daiichi Ryogoku Hotel (or similar)
Today’s yours to do Tokyo your way (just remember to top up your transport card before you head out). Dive into everything the city does best, from neon streets and anime hubs to museums, parks, and food spots. There’s a couple of optional experiences on offer too. First up, a robot cafe where robots deliver your drinks and each table has an avatar you can chat with, piloted by people with disabilities who can’t work in a traditional setting. Then tonight (since it’s our last evening in Tokyo), it’s the perfect time to check out a Maid Cafe in Akihabara, Tokyo's tech paradise.
Tokyo to Isawa via Hakone
Day 4
Duration: 1
Accommodation: Ryokan Special Stay
Before we leg it out of Japan's capital, we have some very serious business to tend to - a visit to Tsukiji - one of the world's most famous fish markets. After, you can opt to join a sushi making class or enjoy one last wander in Tokyo before we head to the countryside. Our first overland journey takes us south to Hakone, completely removing us from Tokyo's fast city pace. We will take in Japanese mountain vistas from the Hakone Ropeway & hopefully catch a glimpse of Mt Fuji. It's time to pamper ourselves! Check-in at our super chill Ryokan special stay, soak in those healing hot springs, and chillax. Tonight's dinner is a feast of flavors - Japanese kaiseki style!
Isawa to Takayama via Matsumoto
Day 5
Duration: 1
Accommodation: Takayama Green Hotel (or similar)
Waving our supremely hospitable hosts goodbye, we’ll hit the road in search of a long valley amidst the Japanese mountains, checking out the tranquil Tenkuno Torii Gate first. And then picking & eating fresh fruit at a nearby farm (if that's your vibe). Welcome to Matsumoto, nestled beside Japan’s highest mountain range – the Hida Mountains. First things first, we'll check out Matsumoto castle for a dose of samurai history and grab a quick conbini lunch before hitting the road once again. Tonight is yours to explore as you wish, but we have an inkling you won't want to miss the mouthwatering hida beef for dinner.
Takayama
Day 6
Duration: 1
Accommodation: Takayama Green Hotel (or similar)
Dark wooden buildings, Kanji signs & surrounding hillsides will see us totally taken by Takayama. Rent a bike and take a cycle, then unwind from it all with a Japanese onsen. Relaxation stations. After a full day watching the Japanese countryside roll by, there’s only one move left — kick your legs up and unwind here in Takayama.
Takayama to Hiroshima
Day 7
Duration: 1
Accommodation: Hotel Vista Hiroshima (or similar)
In usual circumstances we'd be quite sad to be leaving the soul-stirring town of Takayama, but with the bullet train experience whizzing us to Hiroshima it's hard not to get excited.  We did it! We travelled on land at a casual 320 kilometres per hour on the Shinkansen. That’s a big old tick off the Japan bucket list. First up, you can opt in for an Okonomiyaki session (because Hiroshima does it best), then we’ll join a Peace Tour with a guided visit through Hiroshima’s Peace Park, a place of reflection in what’s now known as a City of Peace. After that, the city’s all yours this afternoon to explore however you like.
Hiroshima (Including Miyajima)
Day 8
Duration: 1
Accommodation: Hotel Vista Hiroshima (or similar)
A morning of reflection. The site of the world’s first nuclear bombing, Hiroshima has now been declared a City of Peace. Our day here will be one of learning as we take in the tragic recounts of World War II at the Peace Memorial Museum. A gateway island. We’ll take a detour to the tranquil isle of Miyajima, where you’ll get a spellbinding view of the giant orange Great Torii Gate (you know the one, even if you don’t.) Expect forests, temples, roaming deer and much more... …and dinner! We’ll end our day in Hiroshima with more excitement to follow tomorrow.
Hiroshima to Kyoto
Day 9
Duration: 1
Accommodation: Ibis Styles Kyoto Station (or similar)
With 3 more destinations left to uncover on the Japanese map, we hit the road this morning and leave the historical metropolis of Hiroshima behind.  Welcome to the culture hub of Japan. Geisha, artfully manicured gardens, shrines & temples aplenty - looks like we're in Kyoto! Thinking of checking out the Fushimi Inari Shrine? Approx 233 metres above sea level, the journey to the shrine begins at the base of the mountain. We won't waste a minute peeling back this city's layers, taking you to Kinkaku-ji Golden Pavilion & the Gion Area with our guide. You'll also have plenty of free time to check the place out any old way you please, and go on the lookout for glamorous geishas.
Kyoto
Day 10
Duration: 1
Accommodation: Ibis Styles Kyoto Station (or similar)
Didn't feel like you had enough time yesterday to really get under the skin of this utterly unique city? We've got good news for you - today is completely free for Kyoto adventuring. Ask your Trip Manager for the essentials on what to eat and where to go, then our best advice? Go get yourself a little lost, it's undeniably the best way to get to know a new city.
Kyoto to Mount Koya
Day 11
Duration: 1
Accommodation: Henjoko-in Wakayama (or similar)
Enjoy a slow and leisurely morning in Kyoto to get in the zen frame of mind for what lies ahead. On the train we make tracks for Mt Koya. You would think that by this stage of the trip all the phenomenal moments might be behind us. Oh how wrong you would be. Tonight we stay in a Buddhist Monastery, eating traditional vegetarian food and savouring the mindfulness & beauty of this incredible experience. For those looking for a digital detox amongst nature, it doesn't get better than this.
Mount Koya to Osaka
Day 12
Duration: 1
Accommodation: Ibis Budget Osaka Umeda (or similar)
It's our last full day of the trip - make the most of it by rising early and partaking in the tradition of an early morning Buddhist service. A Local Guide will then walk us through the beauty of the Koyasan area and centuries old cemetery before we move on to our last destination. After a morning of peaceful serenity, it's time to get back to the big city life as we head to Osaka. Known as Japan’s kitchen, here you will have a chance to taste your way through the local food scene (which is basically mandatory). Once your food cravings are satisfied, why not shop around Americamura, pop into a Pokémon store, or just wander and see what grabs you - options aplenty.
Osaka
Day 13
Duration: 1
Today our Japanese fairytale comes to an end. Whilst we'll be crying silent (or not so silent) tears, our life-lasting memories, army of new friends and deep appreciation for Japan will be enough to keep the smiles on our faces. Sayōnara, globe trotters!

Dates & prices

Start Date: 2026-03-17
End Date: 2026-03-29
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