See the real Japan and experience its culture beyond the typical tourist sites. You'll walk through busy streets, ride the bullet train, and enjoy local foods. Each tour is customized to fit the preferences of the group.
What's included
Dinner
Breakfast
Travel Insurance
Airfare
What to expect
Day 1: Arrive in Tokyo
Shibuya Crossing
1h
Free time to explore the area and see the famous Shibuya Crossing.
Day 2: Tokyo
Senso-ji Temple
2h
Start your adventure off by visiting Asakusa to explore Senso-ji, Tokyo’s oldest Buddhist temple built in 645 AD.
The Old Tsukiji Market
1h
Visit Tsukiji Market, the most famous fish market in the world.
Day 3: Mount Fuji
Lake Kawaguchiko
8h · Admission ticket included
Travel to Lake Kawaguchi to view the magnificence of Mount Fuji. Stay in a traditional Japanese ryokan, soak in a mineral-rich hot spring onsen, and have an authentic Japanese Kaiseki dinner.
This will be a very memorable experience!
Day 4: Matsumoto
Matsumoto Castle
3h · Admission ticket included
Travel to Matsumoto and visit Matsumoto Castle, one of only five original castles in Japan and a National Treasure. See the nicely preserved shopping streets of the historic Nakamachi District.
Day 5: Kanazawa
Zenko-ji Temple
1h · Admission ticket included
In the morning, visit Zenko-ji Temple, founded in the 7th century, and experience a Buddhist morning service.
Kenrokuen Garden
8h · Admission ticket included
Travel to Kanazawa to see the restored Geisha entertainment district of Higashi Chaya, the Nagamachi Samurai district, Onomichi Market, and the Kenrokuen Garden, one of three most beautiful landscape gardens in Japan.
Day 6: Kiso Valley
Nakasendo Tsumagojuku
2h
Slip back to earlier time and enjoy the beautifully preserved post town of Tsumago in the Kiso Valley. The town used to serve travelers on the Nakasendo Trail, the route connecting Tokyo and Kyoto during the Edo Period.
Day 7: Kyoto
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
4h · Admission ticket included
Visit the World Heritage Site of Kiyomizu Temple and walk the Higashiyama District with old wooden houses and small shops.
Day 8: Kyoto
Kinkakuji Temple
1h · Admission ticket included
Visit the beautiful World Heritage Site of Kinkaku-ji, known as the Golden Temple.
Ryoan-ji Temple
1h · Admission ticket included
Visit the famous zen rock garden of Ryoanji.
Day 9: Tokyo
Tokyo National Museum
2h · Admission ticket included
Head back to Tokyo and visit the Tokyo National Museum, the oldest national museum in Japan with over 110,000 items including 87 Japanese National Treasures.
Day 10: Depart Japan
2h
Check out of the hotel and head to Narita Airport.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Arrive in Japan. Becki or Shawn will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel.
End point
Arrive in Japan. Becki or Shawn will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel.
Additional information
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
