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Tradition & modernity: semi-guided Japan
Japan in 11 Days, 8 Nights in Destination
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£ 4,009
£ 2,399
/person
-40%
Hannah
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Take an unforgettable semi-guided journey to explore Tokyo's neighborhoods in depth, discover the traditional taverns of Kyoto's Geisha quarter, and be amazed by the modernity of Osaka.
Trip Highlights
- Kyoto
- Osaka
- Tokyo
Included
All flights
Accommodation
Some transfers
Activities
Some meals
Availability
Departures available until December 2025
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Itinerary
This semi-guided trip begins in vibrant Tokyo, visiting the Harajuku district, the Asakusa district and the impressive Skytree observation deck. Head next to Kyoto via bullet train, where you'll enjoy both the Temple of the Golden Pavilion and the varied gastronomic offerings and izakaya or traditional taverns. End in Osaka, contemplating its fusion of modernity and tradition.
1st Day: UK/Ireland - Night on board
Arrive at your chosen departure airport in the UK/Ireland and board your international flight* to Tokyo. Overnight on board.
*If your outbound or return flight departs early in the morning (before 4:00 a.m.), you must be present at the airport the night before the indicated departure day.
2nd Day: Tokyo
Arrive in Tokyo, the capital of Japan. Our representative will be waiting for you at the airport to go over your itinerary, give you your travel documents, and accompany you to your hotel via public transport. Once you've checked in, you'll have the rest of the day free to start discovering this exciting city of contrasts, where modernity and tradition coexist in perfect harmony with its respectful society and delicious cuisine. Overnight in Tokyo.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
The B Akasaka Mitsuke or similar
247 Reviews
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3rd Day: Tokyo
Begin with a full-day tour of Tokyo. Make your own way at 7:50 am* to meet at the "Love" statue, in the Shinjuku district, from where we will depart by bus with our English-speaking guide through the bustling Harajuku district to the popular Meiji Jingu Shrine. Nestled in a lush urban forest, this Shinto shrine is one of the most popular in the country and is dedicated to Emperor Meiji and his wife.
Continue your bus tour until briefly stopping to see the Imperial Palace. Then head to the Asakusa district, where you'll see the Senso-ji temple, the Nakamise shopping avenue (one of the oldest in the country), and the Kaminari-mon gate. Enjoy a matcha tasting and a Japanese-style lunch.
Afterwards, climb the Skytree tower, from where you can see the infinite skyline of Tokyo. Later, take a river cruise across Tokyo Bay to the trendy island of Odaiba for the bus back to Shinjuku. Overnight in Tokyo.
*Please Note: This circuit includes escorted transfers between cities but self-transfers between hotels and excursion meeting points. Make sure to leave the hotel with plenty of time and plan your self-transfer to the excursion starting point (Meeting at 7.50AM). The bus will leave on time, no exceptions.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
The B Akasaka Mitsuke or similar
247 Reviews
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Activities
Full day Tokyo city tour
Light
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4th Day: Tokyo
On this day, come face-to-face with legendary Mount Fuji. Depart by bus at 7.45AM from the same meeting point in Shinjuku than the day before and head up to the Fuji's 5th Station. At this height, you will be amazed by the breathtaking views from above the clouds. After strolling around this area from which mountaineers start their journey to the summit, you will stop for a lunch at the Oshino Shinobu ninja-themed village.
After lunch break, the bus will take you to Owakudani valley, also known as "Hell Valley". Here you can see hot springs and volcanic activity and even try the famous "black eggs", boiled in the sulfur pits. From there, you will ride the Hakone ropeway down to Lake Ashi, where you will be able to get a stunning view of Fuji's silhouette whilst sailing on this pristine lake. Finally, return by bus to Shinjuku Station and overnight stay in Tokyo.
* Warning: Please leave your hotel with time and plan your self-transfer ahead. The bus will leave according to schedule with no exceptions.
Please note: If road conditions or unforeseen circumstances restrict the ascent to the 5th station, you will instead travel the highest elevation possible considering the circumstances. The same also applies for the cruise on Ashi Crater Lake; if conditions or circumstances prevent sailing on the lake, alternative visits and experiences will be taken to replace the activity.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
The B Akasaka Mitsuke or similar
247 Reviews
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Activities
Mt.Fuji Excursion & Hakone Full-Day Bus Tour
Moderate
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5th Day: Tokyo
Today, you have the day free to explore Tokyo at your leisure. You could appreciate its many shopping districts, such as the Akihabara district, famous for its anime culture, video games and electronics offerings. Another option is to stroll around Shibuya and take a photo of the iconic pedestrian crossing after enjoying its varied gastronomic and shopping options. Overnight stay in Tokyo.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
The B Akasaka Mitsuke or similar
247 Reviews
See our full selection
6th Day: Tokyo - Kyoto
Today you will board the legendary bullet train to travel to Kyoto. At the specified time (around 10am) transfer from the hotel to the train station via public transport accompanied by an English-speaking guide.
Board the famous bullet train at around 11:45 (the guide will not be present on the train) and arrive in Kyoto at around 14h. Another guide will be waiting at the station and will accompany you to the hotel. Transfer from the station to the hotel via public transport.
You'll have the rest of the day free to get to know this former Japanese capital. We recommend that you take advantage of this day to visit some izakaya (Japanese taverns) and try the famous local sake of Fushimi, the obanzai tapas, or the essential dishes of yuba and fried tofu. Overnight stay in Kyoto.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
REF Kyoto Hachijoguchi by... or similar
20 Reviews
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7th Day: Kyoto
Set off this morning on a Kyoto Highlights Full-Day Bus Tour to discover the beautiful and historical ‘cultural capital’ of Japan. On this exciting excursion you’ll visit the Fushimi Inari, the most important of the many shrines dedicated to Inari, the deity of good harvest and success, known for its emblematic red ‘gates’. Next visit the Kiyomizu-Dera Temple, part of the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto UNESCO World Heritage site. Pay a visit to the Kinkakuji Temple next, known as the temple of the Golden Pavilion as the top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf. Finally, experience the immense natural beauty of the Arashiyama bamboo forest. Lunch included. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure. Overnight stay in Kyoto.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
REF Kyoto Hachijoguchi by... or similar
20 Reviews
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Activities
Kyoto Highlights full-day bus tour
Moderate
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8th Day: Kyoto - Osaka
Travel to Osaka by train. At the appointed time a guide will accompany you from the hotel to Kyoto train station via public transport. Board the train with the guide around 11am to arrive in Osaka around 12:30pm. Afterwards, a guide will also accompany you from Osaka train station to the hotel on public transport.
You have the rest of the day free to discover this charming metropolis. We recommend a visit to the local Kuromon market and the Floating Garden Observatory in the Umeda Sky Building, from which you can see great panoramic views of the city. Overnight in Osaka.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Agora Place Osaka Namba or similar
255 Reviews
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9th Day: Osaka
Today you can enjoy a self-guided tour of Osaka. You will be provided with an Osaka Metro & Bus card to get around the city on your own and see its lively shopping and dining districts at your own pace. Also included is admission to Osaka Castle,surrounded by the beautiful Nishinomaru Garden, to admire this great fortress and learn more about the history of one of Japan's most famous landmarks. Overnight in Osaka.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Agora Place Osaka Namba or similar
255 Reviews
See our full selection
10th Day: Osaka - Night on board
Today is your last day in the land of the rising sun. Transfer to the airport by shuttle bus for your flight* back to the UK/Ireland. Overnight on board.
*For flights departing before 9 a.m. it will be the passenger's responsibility to transfer to Osaka airport on their own. For flights departing before 11 a.m. transfer by shuttle bus will be included but without accompanying guide. For flights departing after 11 a.m. there will be an escort service to the shuttle bus stop. If you have an escort guide, he/she will pick you up at the hotel about 4 hours before your flight time.
11th Day: UK/Ireland
Arrive at your destination in the UK/Ireland and end this extraordinary adventure!
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Accommodation: 8 Nights
Day 2 to 3
The B Akasaka Mitsuke
Location
Tokyo
Category
Nights
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The hotels we select comply with our high standards and requirements per category. The allocation is dependent on availability and seasonality, so you can be assigned any of our selection, including the following: Agora Place Asakusa, Hotel Keihan Asakusa, Hotel Wing International Shinjuku, Via inn Shinjuku, The B Tokyo Akasaka, The B Ginza
Included activities
The price includes
- Departures from major airports in the UK/Ireland.
- International flights: UK/Ireland - Tokyo, Osaka - UK/Ireland.
- Inter-city transfers (Tokyo-Kyoto bullet train and Kyoto-Osaka local train), 72h underground pass in Tokyo, 24h bus and underground pass in Kyoto*.more information
- 8 nights in Charm category hotels.**more informationSee hotels included
- 2 lunches.
- Accompanied airport-hotel-airport transfers and transfers between cities.***more information
- Visits as indicated in the itinerary.See itinerary
- All air taxes and fuel surcharge.
- SIM card (internet only, up to 3GB).
- ATOL Protection.
- The activity in Kyoto has an English-speaking guide. The activities in Tokyo are guided in English and in Osaka they are carried out independently.
- Meet and greet service on arrival at airport.****more information
Not included
Entrance fees, breakfast or any other items not mentioned in the "Price includes" section.
***This tour does not include daily escort. It is the client's responsibility to travel from the hotel to the meeting points for the activities and back to the hotel. Guided service will be provided during intercity transfers for Tokyo-Kyoto (guide won't board the train) and Kyoto-Osaka trains (guide will board with you). Airport-hotel-airport transfers will also be provided.
Transfer from Osaka to the airport on the last day: only included for flights departing from 9am. For flights departing before 9 a.m., it is the passenger's responsibility to transfer to Osaka airport on his/her own. For flights departing between 9am and 11am, transfer by shuttle bus will be included but without an accompanying guide. For flights departing from 11am onwards, an escort service will be provided to the shuttle bus stop. If you have an escort guide, he/she will pick you up at your hotel about 4 hours before your flight time.
Some Japanese cities impose an accommodation fee, which must be paid directly at the hotel at check-in.
*You will receive exact details of the bullet train transfer from Tokyo to Kyoto after your arrival in Tokyo. The bullet train normally departs at around 11:45am from Tokyo Station and arrives at Kyoto Station at around 2pm. We cannot guarantee specific seats (window, aisle, etc).
**Rooms: hotels in Japan have a limited number of non-smoking rooms, so we cannot guarantee room allocation. Triple rooms cannot be guaranteed either.
****Reception on arrival at the airport: an agent will be waiting for you at the arrivals terminal of Tokyo airport, where you will be given the necessary documents for this trip (transport cards, SIM card, information on activities and meeting points, etc.). You will go over the itinerary together and you will be accompanied by public transport to your hotel.
Those passengers who book a trip without international flights via Exoticca must share the details of the flights purchased on their own at least 30 days in advance to be able to enjoy the meet and greet service and hotel escort. In case of failure to do so or if the meet and greet service cannot be arranged due to operational problems (flight delay, change of arrival terminal, etc.), the travel documents will be sent directly to the hotel.
Entry requirements
Valid passport with at least six months validity.
Visa
No visa is required.
Currency
Japanese Yen.
Language
Japanese.
Electricity
110 V. Adapter required.
Health
There are no mandatory vaccinations for travellers from the UK.
Time zone
UTC + 08:00 or UTC + 09:00.
Other useful information
You are not expected to leave a tip.
Tourist Office website
https://us.jnto.go.jp/
Remember to download your e-ticket to confirm the times of your flights and to complete online check-in using the airline’s website, or directly at the check-in desk at the airport.
Accommodation at the hotels is as indicated. In the event of any changes to accommodation, they will always be of the same or a higher category. The category of hotels is not standardized across all countries in the world. For this reason, the criteria may differ depending on the destination country's own standards.
In the case of adverse weather conditions, for safety reasons or for any other reasons deemed appropriate, the order and duration of the excursions included in the itinerary may be changed or cancelled without prior notice.
This is a semi-escorted tour, during which only some of the booked activities are carried out with a local English-speaking guide. There is no 24-hour guide on site.
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office offer up-to-date travel advice by visiting www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice.
If you have reduced mobility, require the use of a wheelchair, or you would prefer this tour to be a private experience for you and your group, you must contact our Experts at +44 20 8068 3176 before booking to ensure that your needs can be met.
While on the road, it is highly unlikely that the vehicle will be equipped with wifi or bathroom facilities, though rest stops will be made for long trips. We recommend purchasing a new SIM card at the airport or placing an e-SIM before travel to guarantee internet connection.
Pay in installments
Pay only 60% today to reserve your trip.
Rest is paid in instalments according to your departure date.
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Before we left for Japan I was a little concerned that our holiday would probably be centred around cities but came to realise that the cities were excellent centres from which to plan a variety of day trips.
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