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
What to expect
Day 1: Arrive in Tokyo
Shibuya Crossing
1h
Free time to explore the area and see the famous Shibuya Crosswalk.
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’s lively and historic Outer Market with vendors selling fresh seafood.
Ryogoku Kokugikan
2h · Admission ticket included
Go to the Tokyo Grand Sumo Tournament and see sumo wrestlers compete against each other.
Day 3: Nagoya
Inuyama Castle
2h · Admission ticket included
Ride the Japanese bullet train to Nagoya and visit Inuyama Castle, one of only 12 original castles in Japan and a designated National Treasure.
Day 4: 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 5: 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 6: Kyoto
Kinkakuji Temple
1h · Admission ticket included
Visit the beautiful World Heritage Site of Kinkaku-ji, known as the Golden Temple.
Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
2h
Visit Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine and walk through thousands of red torii gates.
Dotombori District
2h
Explore the very exciting walking streets of Dotonbori. This is a good chance to see Japan’s pop culture and try Osaka’s famous takoyaki!
Day 7: Tokyo
Tokyo
8h
Enjoy a free day to explore other sights and catch up on last minute shopping. Optional excursion to view the architecture of Tokyo Station, see the electronics town of Akihabara, and visit a boutique Sumie Art Gallery where you can learn the technique of Sumie painting.
Day 8: Depart Japan
Narita International Airport Terminal 1 5F Observation Deck
2h · Admission ticket included
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.
