Highlights of Japan

Discover colourful cultures, tasty cuisines, and enchanting cities as you follow your local guide on the 8-day highlights of Japan tour. Start your adventure in the bustling city of Tokyo, checking out the world-famous fish markets and neon-lit bars of Shinjuku. Marvel at the picture-perfect views of Mt Fuji on Lake Ashinoko and listen to your guide as they share hair-raising stories of Hiroshima’s historic past. Finish your adventure with us in Kyoto and explore a city brimming with temples, shrines, gardens and restaurants in your own time!

Duration

Destination

Start/Ends in

8 Days

Japan

Tokyo / Hiroshima

Hotels

Group Size

Age Requirement

4 & 3 Star

4-18 People

18+

Trip Rating

Trip Theme

Departs

5

10 reviews

Classic,Short Break

All Year Round

Why You’ll Love This Tour

  • This 8-day adventure gives a snapshot into the highlights of Japan from the Geishas of Kyoto to the Golden Gai Bars of Tokyo, plus zen-filled landscapes like Hakone, Mt Fuji and Takayama.
  • Shape your adventure with optional activities. Learn how to make Japanese pancakes in Hiroshima, taste-test sashimi and at the local fish markets or explore the neon-lit backstreets of Tokyo!
  • Stay in carefully selected accommodation with traditional onsens and spas at your disposal. Plus, all breakfasts included in the tour package.
  • Enjoy extended two-night stays with free time in Tokyo, Takayama, and Hiroshima to embrace each city and its culture like a local!
  • Take a day trip to the romantic Miyajima Island to explore the famously floating Torii Gate and Shrines, and breath-taking 360-degree views of the inland sea.
  • Tour finishes in Kyoto with the freedom to explore the cultural and historical hub at your own pace! Your guide can provide plenty of recommendations on what to see and do while you’re there!

Sights Visited on This Tour

The two most prominent buildings of the Garan are the Kondo Hall and the huge Konpon Daito Pagoda. The Hall is a large wooden temple hall where major ceremonies are held.

Hugged by Mount Fuji and Lake Ashi, Hakone is a scenic town in the Japanese countryside. It is most famous for its red torii gate and Shinto shrine.

A modern city on Honshu Island, was largely destroyed by an atomic bomb during World War II. Today, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park commemorates the 1945 event.

Spacious market with vendors selling street food, fresh produce & shellfish, plus souvenirs. An amazing place to spend splendid times in a peaceful area full of locals.

Kyoto is the cultural heart of Japan, brimming with Buddhist temples, Shinto shrines, and dazzling gardens and palaces. It is the best city to experience Japan's cultural nuances.

A small island in Hiroshima Bay, it is known for its forests and ancient temples. Just offshore, the giant orange Great Torii Gate is partially submerged at high tide.

A Buddhist temple complex perched on Mount Koya, Koyasan is considered one of the most sacred sites in Japan. It is also a scenic retreat with its epic mountain views.

This sacred area is home to the mausoleum of Kobo Daishi, founder of Shingon Buddhism. The cemetery is an important center for Japanese culture and a photogenic spot.

The large port city of Osaka is one of the trendiest cosmopolitan urban centers in Japan. It is a traveler's hub with vibrant nightlife and top-notch international cuisine.

Once a significant military base, Osaka Castle is a historic landmark and graceful touch to the city's skyline with brilliant architecture and beautifully manicured gardens.

This museum is dedicated to documenting the atomic bombing of Hiroshima in World War II. The museum was established in August 1955 with the Peace Memorial Hall.

The Hiroshima Peace Memorial is the only building that remains intact at the explosion site of the atomic bomb. It pays homage to the victims with its half-demolished state.

The mountainous Takayama town is an idyllic place nestling Japan's age-old traditions and rural charm. Hida Folk Village is one of its highlight attractions.

Japan’s busy capital mixes the ultramodern and the traditional from neon-lit skyscrapers to historic temples. The Imperial Palace sits amid large public gardens.

Tour Inclusions

Accommodation

4 & 3 Star Hotels, Japanese-style Ryokans

Meals

7 Breakfasts

Transportation

Train, local bus, luggage transfers

Train

Express/bullet train, local & mountain train

Tour Guiding

Services of experienced local Travel Talk Tour Leader

Free Wi-Fi

Complimentary hotel Wi-Fi access (where available)

Sightseeing

Tokaido Checkpoint
Hakone Shrine
Morning Market

Merchant House
Takayama Jinya Building
Peace Museum

Peace Park & A Bomb Dome
Miyajima Island
Itsukushima-jinja Shrine

Kijo Castle
Kyoto
Mt Misen

What is NOT included?

What is NOT included?

- Any flights not mentioned above
- Travel Insurance
- Meals not stated above
- Items of a personal nature

- Tips and gestures
- Entrance fees to the sights and museums
- Optional activities
- Other services not stated in the itinerary

Dates & Rates

All prices are per person, based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers not wishing to pay a single supplement will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender.

Don’t forget to use the promo code EXTRA5 at checkout to get your extra 5% extra discount, adding up to 50% off!

All prices are per person, based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers not wishing to pay a single supplement will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender.
 

 

 

Don’t forget to use the promo code EXTRA5 at checkout to get your extra 5% extra discount, adding up to 50% off!

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Accommodation

METROPOLITAN IKEBUKURO
Tokyo
4 Star

A centrally located hotel, only a few steps away from the train station. The contemporary design hotel features a SPA and fitness center.

CANDEO HOTELS SHIMBASHI
Tokyo
4 Star

A perfectly located hotel with modern interiors. Services include an SPA & Wellness center and an on-site restaurant.

CANDEO HOTELS UENO KOEN
Tokyo
3 Star

Candeo Ueno is located only a few steps away from the Ueno Park. Rooms are equipped with flat screen tv and electric kettle.

KOKO HOTEL PREMIER NIHONBASHI HAMACHO
Tokyo
3 Star

The hotel is centrally located, just a few steps away from the main attractions. Guests will enjoy spacious & elegantly designed interiors.

TOBU HOTEL LEVANT
Tokyo
4 Star

An elegantly furnished city hotel, offering a comfortable stay to the guests with it's proximity to the public transportation.

YUTOWA HOTEL
Hakone
4 Star

Located only steps away from Hakone Gora Park, Yutowa Hotel features an on-site restaurant, a hot-spring bath & free parking.

HIDAMARI ICHINOYU
Hakone
Ryokan

A peaceful ryokan, offering the guests rooms with private open-air hot-spring baths, special Yukata sleeping robes and slippers.

HIGHLAND HOTEL
Hakone
4 Star

Situated in a forest, Highland Hotel offers an unforgettable stay with its hot spring bath, SPA and wellness center. All rooms are equipped with flat-screen TV, refrigerator, and electric kettle.

TONOSAWA ICHINOYU HONKAN
Hakone
Ryokan

A cozy accommodation offering the guests a serene atmosphere. During your stay, you can savor your tea with stunning Hayakawa River Valley views.

WAT HOTEL & SPA
Takayama
4 Star

Guests can make use of the hot spring bath. An off-site fitness centre, 4-minutes away on foot, is available free of charge.The hotel is located 2km from Hida Minzoku Mura Folk Village.

MERCURE HIDA HOTEL
Takayama
4 Star

Mercure Hida offers the guests a comfortable stay with its contemporary design rooms with tea/ coffee maker and an on-site hot-spring bath.

CHISUN GRAND HOTEL
Takayama
4 Star

A centrally located city hotel that features comfortable rooms equipped with kettle and an-site wellness center.

HOTEL WING INTERNATIONAL
Takayama
3 Star

A perfectly located hotel, where guests can enjoy an on-site hot spring bath. All rooms are equipped with flat screen tv & fridge.

HOTEL SPA ALPINA HIDA
Takayama
4 Star

Alpina Hotel is situated only a few steps away from public transportation. Guests will have access to the on-site hot-spring bath during their stay.

SOTETSU FRESA INN EKIMAE
Hiroshima
4 Star

Located on Peace Boulevard and overlooking Peace Memorial Park and the Motoyasu River, this hotel right in the city center. It has 2 top-floor restaurants and a bar.

HOTEL MYSTAYS HEIWA KOEN
Hiroshima
4 Star

Hotel Mystays offers its guests a comfortable stay with its spacious & modern-design rooms equipped with flat screen tv & kettle.

SMILE HOTEL
Hiroshima
4 Star

Located in the heart of Hiroshima, Smile Hotel offers the guests a pleasant stay. Hotel features an on-site restaurant.

HIROSHIMA WASHINGTON HOTEL
Hiroshima
3 Star

A charming hotel in Hiroshima, offering air-conditioned rooms equipped with flat-screen TV, electric kettle and safe box.

CANDEO HOTEL
Hiroshima
3 Star

With its rooftop open-air bath, indoor bath & sauna, Candeo Hotel has everything for a relaxing stay.

Accommodation
Tokyo
METROPOLITAN IKEBUKURO
4 Star
Accommodation
Tokyo
CANDEO HOTELS SHIMBASHI
4 Star
Accommodation
Tokyo
CANDEO HOTELS UENO KOEN
3 Star
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Tokyo
KOKO HOTEL PREMIER NIHONBASHI HAMACHO
3 Star
Accommodation
Tokyo
TOBU HOTEL LEVANT
4 Star
Accommodation
Hakone
YUTOWA HOTEL
4 Star
Accommodation
Hakone
HIDAMARI ICHINOYU
Ryokan
Accommodation
Hakone
HIGHLAND HOTEL
4 Star
Accommodation
Hakone
TONOSAWA ICHINOYU HONKAN
Ryokan
Accommodation
Takayama
WAT HOTEL & SPA
4 Star
Accommodation
Takayama
MERCURE HIDA HOTEL
4 Star
Accommodation
Takayama
CHISUN GRAND HOTEL
4 Star
Accommodation
Takayama
HOTEL WING INTERNATIONAL
3 Star
Accommodation
Takayama
HOTEL SPA ALPINA HIDA
4 Star
Accommodation
Hiroshima
SOTETSU FRESA INN EKIMAE
4 Star
Accommodation
Hiroshima
HOTEL MYSTAYS HEIWA KOEN
4 Star
Accommodation
Hiroshima
SMILE HOTEL
4 Star
Accommodation
Hiroshima
HIROSHIMA WASHINGTON HOTEL
3 Star
Accommodation
Hiroshima
CANDEO HOTEL
3 Star

Tour Reviews

At Travel Talk we do not only strive to provide excellent value for premium adventures but also to exceed expectations in every aspect of our trips, which is reflected in an enviable 98.2% customer satisfaction rate in 2019. Thanks to the invaluable feedback of our incredible travellers, we are continuously working to improve ourselves and the communities we touch, year after year.

5/5 10 reviews
  • Accomodation 4.9
  • Transportation 4.6
  • Value for Money 4.9
  • Guide 5
  • Overall 5

M. Lawrence

Daisuke was an amazing tour guide who went above and beyond! He was knowledgeable, friendly and dependable. He was able to make my first visit to Japan one of the highlights of my life!

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A. Reeves

I really enjoyed Daisuke our tour guide. He is extremely friendly, funny and informative. We really enjoyed the activities on this trip. The hotel rooms were super and an unreal awesome service. Thanks Dai for making this trip a lot of fun for us. We hope to see you in Australia some time!

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A. Henning

Akemi was a fantastic tour guide! She put the group first and always accommodated to them. She was extremely organized and knowledgeable about the area, the places. We toured and transportation. I would %100 travel with Traveltalk for my many future trips!

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E. Jones

Sonny was very personable, helpful and always went out his way to ensure. We had a great time, thank you.

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Shaunna Byrne

The eight day Japan tour was excellent. Our guide Tatsuya is an excellent guide and very passionate.

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J. Gamache

Cannot recommend this trip enough. The country is beautiful but it was Pepijn’s passion for Japan, his genuine human & kindness that truly made this trip memorable. Bravo Pepijn, thank you for having us!!

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L. Gannon

Tatsuya was an absolute delight, so patient, understanding, informative.

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D. Hansen

Chicko was amazing. She had the whole group going and kept us on track! 10/10 If i was to say the highlight – if was her, knew her way around, jokes and her knowledge was first rate.

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J. Sgouromitis

Akemi was an amazing tour guide. She ensured we all had a great experience and that we got the most from our trip. I would highly recommend Akemi for future tour groups!

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Charlotte Walker

We just finished doing this tour. Pepijin , our tour guide was very knowledgable and friendly. Great tour to see amazing cities. Highly recommended…

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Why You’ll Love This Tour

  • This 8-day adventure gives a snapshot into the highlights of Japan from the Geishas of Kyoto to the Golden Gai Bars of Tokyo, plus zen-filled landscapes like Hakone, Mt Fuji and Takayama.
  • Shape your adventure with optional activities. Learn how to make Japanese pancakes in Hiroshima, taste-test sashimi and at the local fish markets or explore the neon-lit backstreets of Tokyo!
  • Stay in carefully selected accommodation with traditional onsens and spas at your disposal. Plus, all breakfasts included in the tour package.
  • Enjoy extended two-night stays with free time in Tokyo, Takayama, and Hiroshima to embrace each city and its culture like a local!
  • Take a day trip to the romantic Miyajima Island to explore the famously floating Torii Gate and Shrines, and breath-taking 360-degree views of the inland sea.
  • Tour finishes in Kyoto with the freedom to explore the cultural and historical hub at your own pace! Your guide can provide plenty of recommendations on what to see and do while you’re there!
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