Our 13 day Tokyo to Tokyo Japan tour is the perfect adventure holiday for you to immerse yourself in Japanese culture and see Japan's beautiful countryside. On tour, you will learn to make Sushi, take a Calligraphy class plus see endless shrines, temples, and Japanese architectural triumphs. Get off the beaten track on this trip, for a cultural assault to the senses.
You will stay in safe and clean and rather funky hostels on this trip and we include all your transport, which varies from night trains to buses. You will have both western and Japanese guides to show you the wonders of this fabulous country. Most activities are included on our Japan tour.
This tour starts in the frenzied Tokyo, with 4 days of eating, bathhouses, markets, gardens, and Sumo. Yes, that's Sumo wrestling- check out where the wrestlers live and train plus try your hand at Samurai. Tokyo is like 40 cities in one, so much to see and do! There is plenty to attract you to Japanese culture here in Tokyo; temples, food, people, technology, Karaoke. 4 busy fun days to open your eyes to the madness of Japan.
Then you will visit Kamakura, the ancient town where you will see the Giant Buddha. Here you can relax and chill out and experience the beauty of Japan in the countryside. You will then take the Hakone cable car where you will see Mount Fuji. An iconic place to visit in Japan. Take a pirate ship ride on the lake to see fantastic views of Mount Fuji. Hop aboard the famous Bullet train to Kyoto. The beating heart of Japanese culture, where locals go to learn about their culture. Here you will visit the Geisha district, Japans traditions revealed as you eat a meal amongst the wood panels and lanterns.
On Day 8 its time to hike the Bamboo forests of Arashiyama Monkey Park. Plus temple visits and adventure rafting, this is an action-packed day. The Golden temple is a highlight, take a bike ride to this area. In the evening, after a traditional meditation course with a monk, of course, party with one of Japans best exports, Karaoke! Get over your hangover from the night before by visiting Fushimi Inari, where you will contemplate shrine after shrine. Day 10 you will pedal around Kyoto on a bike visiting the imperial palace. Then we take you to Hiroshima, to learn about the tragic past. Hiroshima is a city that's vibrant and modern, preparing for the Olympics in 2020 in Japan.
Its back to a big city on Day 12 and 13, and in Japan the big cities are BIG! Osaka, here you will eat more Japanese cuisine and marvel wide-eyed at the madness of the shopping malls and endless entertainment. Big night out in Osaka for one last night out in Japanese culture and more Karaoke. Then its the bullet train back to Toyko where you can stop to reflect on your amazing Japan trip and take your flight to the next destination.
Major destinations,top-rated attractions plus a few hidden gems and off the beaten track inclusions means you will see it all on this 13-day adventure tour through Japan.