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Highlights of Japan


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Travel suggestion: Highlights of Japan

Tokyo - Hakone - Kyoto - Osaka - Home

This itinerary is just a suggestion and can be customised to suit your unique travel plans. Make it longer, make it shorter. Add in the things you want to do. Get in touch with our travel experts to turn this itinerary into your dream Japan trip.

Tokyo Explore the city independently

Arrive in beautiful, bustling Tokyo! We’ve secured an arrival package for you, so all you have to do is bring your camera and hit the neon streets. Japan is the land of crazy contrasts: majestic mountains, neon lights, epic food experiences and a fascinating history (both ancient and modern), so there’s a lot to capture!

Tokyo Meet your travel buddies and see the sights

After a few days on your own you’ll meet up with the rest of your group for a 14-day adventure tour. Some of the things you’ll experience the first few days in Tokyo with your new travel buddies are: Asakusa to visit Senso-ji, a language and culture class, Harajuku, Yoyogi park and the Meiji Shrine, Akihabara (known as Tokyo’s electric city), Tsukiji Fish Market, a sushi making class and a visit to a Robot Restaurant.

Hakone Travel from Tokyo to view Mt. Fuji in Hakone

You’ll leave Tokyo by train to get to Hakone to see the stunning Mount Fuji. In Hakone you’ll get to explore the city by cable car and even a pirate ship! On a beautiful day you’ll have an epic view of the stunning mountain. You and your travel buddies will enjoy a traditional Nabe dinner and enjoy the sunset over this pretty little town. You could opt for a dip in the traditional bath in the “onsen” if you’d like.

Kyoto Explore the sights in this beautiful city

You’ll board the bullet train to Kyoto. Kyoto is one of those places that steals your heart immediately: there's just this exquisite ambiance that can't be explained. The next few days you’ll experience the Gion district (known for Geishas), se performances, visit the Fushimi-Inari Shrine, see Kiyomizu-dera (one of Japan’s most famous temples). The rest of the afternoon is yours to explore, check out Nishiki Market or head back to the Gion District to explore some more. We recommend walking and biking to make sure you see as much as possible. The local bus is also a good and easy way to move around and cover some more land. There are more exciting sights included during your stay in Kyoto, so fear not - you will experience everything t...

Osaka Food, Karaoke and castles

The train will take you from Kyoto to Arashiyama. You’ll start off by wandering through the Bamboo Forest (which is pretty Instagram worthy), before climbing the steps up to Monkey Mountain.

Next up is a train ride to Osaka. Here you’ll visit the Dotonbori area, also known as the ‘kitchen of Japan’, for a food tour. Is there a better way to explore this city than by tasting your way through it

You’ll wrap up an amazing day with a final Japanese tradition – karaoke!

The group trip ends here in Osaka, and after you have said your goodbyes to your new travel friends, you can continue exploring or find your way to the airport and head home. If you're not ready to go home, let us know and we'll tailor your trip to fit your wishes.

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Recommended duration

2 weeks

Places visited

Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto, Osaka

Travel type

Backpacking

Included

Flights, accommodation and touring

Book this itinerary
Discover the highlights of Japan on this two-week itinerary that takes you from the neon lights of Tokyo to the gleaming golden temples of Kyoto, ending in Osaka.

This is the perfect trip for you who wants to see and experience Japan but don’t have a month to spend. This trip suggestion will first overload your senses in the neon lights in Tokyo, then amaze you with views of Mount Fuji in Hakone, surround you with stunning beauty and history in Kyoto and fill your belly with amazing food in Osaka. Japan is the perfect marriage between the old and the new, traditions and innovations, serene nature, and bustling cities. And this Japan tour will present you with all of it!

Join a small group of like-minded travelers, take a deep breath and dive into the multifaceted and culture-rich Japan. You can make this travel a part of a longer backpacking trip or standalone!

*From price per person based on shared accommodation

What's included
  • Return flights to Japan from the UK
  • 3-night arrival package in Tokyo
  • 9-day group adventure tour with accommodation, some meals and transportation
  • Booking fees
  • Your own travel specialist
What's not included
  • Travel insurance (but we can help you with that)
  • Vaccinations (ask us about our discount with Nomad Travel)
  • Meals (other than those included in the adventure tour)
  • Optional activities

Travel suggestion: Highlights of Japan

Tokyo - Hakone - Kyoto - Osaka - Home

This itinerary is just a suggestion and can be customised to suit your unique travel plans. Make it longer, make it shorter. Add in the things you want to do. Get in touch with our travel experts to turn this itinerary into your dream Japan trip.

Tokyo Explore the city independently

Arrive in beautiful, bustling Tokyo! We’ve secured an arrival package for you, so all you have to do is bring your camera and hit the neon streets. Japan is the land of crazy contrasts: majestic mountains, neon lights, epic food experiences and a fascinating history (both ancient and modern), so there’s a lot to capture!

Tokyo Meet your travel buddies and see the sights

After a few days on your own you’ll meet up with the rest of your group for a 14-day adventure tour. Some of the things you’ll experience the first few days in Tokyo with your new travel buddies are: Asakusa to visit Senso-ji, a language and culture class, Harajuku, Yoyogi park and the Meiji Shrine, Akihabara (known as Tokyo’s electric city), Tsukiji Fish Market, a sushi making class and a visit to a Robot Restaurant.

Hakone Travel from Tokyo to view Mt. Fuji in Hakone

You’ll leave Tokyo by train to get to Hakone to see the stunning Mount Fuji. In Hakone you’ll get to explore the city by cable car and even a pirate ship! On a beautiful day you’ll have an epic view of the stunning mountain. You and your travel buddies will enjoy a traditional Nabe dinner and enjoy the sunset over this pretty little town. You could opt for a dip in the traditional bath in the “onsen” if you’d like.

Kyoto Explore the sights in this beautiful city

You’ll board the bullet train to Kyoto.

Kyoto is one of those places that steals your heart immediately: there's just this exquisite ambiance that can't be explained.

The next few days you’ll experience the Gion district (known for Geishas), se performances, visit the Fushimi-Inari Shrine, see Kiyomizu-dera (one of Japan’s most famous temples). The rest of the afternoon is yours to explore, check out Nishiki Market or head back to the Gion District to explore some more. We recommend walking and biking to make sure you see as much as possible. The local bus is also a good and easy way to move around and cover some more land.

There are more exciting sights included during your stay in Kyoto, so fear not - you will experience everything there is to experience!

Osaka Food, Karaoke and castles

The train will take you from Kyoto to Arashiyama. You’ll start off by wandering through the Bamboo Forest (which is pretty Instagram worthy), before climbing the steps up to Monkey Mountain.

Next up is a train ride to Osaka. Here you’ll visit the Dotonbori area, also known as the ‘kitchen of Japan’, for a food tour. Is there a better way to explore this city than by tasting your way through it

You’ll wrap up an amazing day with a final Japanese tradition – karaoke!

The group trip ends here in Osaka, and after you have said your goodbyes to your new travel friends, you can continue exploring or find your way to the airport and head home. If you're not ready to go home, let us know and we'll tailor your trip to fit your wishes.

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