Highlights of Japan (2025 & 2026 departures)

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duration 13 days
tour type Group Request as private
age requirement 10-99 yrs
max group size 51
guiding method Fully guided
Tour Code BM-45954
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Operated in English

Starts Tokyo, Japan
Ends Tokyo, Japan

HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes

Discover Tokyo, Japan’s capital, on a city tour
See Itsukushima, Meiji and Hakone Shrines
See Himeji Castle, the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest and the Kiyomizu Temple
Enjoy full days to explore Tokyo, Hiroshima and Kyoto
Travel back in time in Takayama and Shirakawa-go
Take the Shinkansen bullet train from Kanazawa to Tokyo
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The tour "Highlights Of Japan (2025 & 2026 Departures)" starts and ends in Tokyo. It is a city sightseeing trip that takes 13 days taking you through Takayama, Hakone, Iga and 9 other destinations in Japan. "Highlights Of Japan (2025 & 2026 Departures)" is a guided group tour that includes accommodation in hotels, transport, meals and others.

From skyscrapers and neon lights to ancient temples and castles, Japan seamlessly blends history with modernity. This 13-day Highlights of Japan group tour showcases the top sights, natural beauty and hidden gems of the “land of the rising sun”! Explore Tokyo, Japan’s buzzing capital. Travel to Hakone and Shizuoka for spectacular Mount Fuji views. Uncover history during Hiroshima, Takayama and Kyoto tours. Step back in time with visits to Kurashiki, Kanazawa and Shirakawa-go. Experience Osaka’s vibrant nightlife and travel on the Shinkansen bullet train. Learn about Ninjas, Sumo wrestlers, Samurai and more! This Japan tour package offers the journey of a lifetime.

ITINERARY Expand All

Day 1: Start of tour in Tokyo
Day 2: Tokyo
Day 3: Kamakura - Hakone - Shizuoka Prefecture
Day 4: Shizuoka - Nihondaira - Iga
Day 5: Iga - Sumo Museum - Osaka
Day 6: Osaka - Himeji - Hiroshima
Day 7: Hiroshima
Day 8: Hiroshima - Kurashiki - Kyoto
Day 9: Kyoto
Day 10: Kyoto - Hikone - Takayama
Day 11: Takayama - Shirakawa - Kanazawa
Day 12: Kanazawa - Tokyo
Day 13: End of tour in Tokyo

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

12 nights in 3 & 4* hotel accommodation in twin rooms with private bathrooms
Single travellers have the option to pay a single supplement to ensure a private room (subject to availability)

Meals

12 Breakfasts, 3 Dinners*Vegetarian options available for all meals on request

Transport

Modern air-conditioned coach with reclining seats
Any public transport used as part of the tour (excludes free days)

Guide

Fully guided tour with experienced tour leader
Tour leader will accompany group throughout and manage all logistical details

Others

Shinkansen (bullet train) journey from Kanazawa to Tokyo

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Any international flights to/from Tokyo are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
Travel insurance is not included in this Highlights of Japan (2025 & 2026 departures) tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.

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REQUEST A PRIVATE, CUSTOMIZABLE DEPARTURE By design, this is a group tour. You can however request a private, customized version of this tour for yourself or your private group of people. Private departures are usually more expensive, but come with these benefits:

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Protected Travel within your own bubble.
Professional Access our Travel Specialists' insider knowledge.
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Highlights of Japan (2025 & 2026 departures) tour. You can cancel the tour up to 63 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 62 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 02 September 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 02 September 2024, a deposit of 10% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 62 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Highlights of Japan (2025 & 2026 departures) tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Highlights of Japan (2025 & 2026 departures) tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

Thorough hygiene practices and general health & safety measures has been implemented on this trip to protect against COVID-19.
Face masks will be compulsory while on the coach, boat and train. Coaches are cleaned and sanitised before the start of each tour and daily cleaning is maintained throughout the tour.
Traveler are required to carry out responsible social distancing while on the coach and train, during city tours, on visits to landmarks, museums etc.

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