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Get ready to be mesmerized by the magnificent views of Mount Fuji, legendary ancient shrines, and idyllic palaces on this trip to Japan!
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Easy Tours are accessible for all travelers. There will be limited periods of standing or walking during sightseeing excursions as pre-booked transportation will take passengers between destinations.
Embark on a captivating journey through Japan’s vibrant capital, serene landscapes, and historic landmarks, beginning in Tokyo with a metro ride to the bustling Shinjuku district to experience its lively nightlife, followed by a guided city tour visiting the 600-year-old Zojoji Temple, the iconic Shibuya Crossing—the world’s busiest junction, the revered Meiji Shrine, and the tranquil Imperial Palace East Gardens. Continue to Gora, stopping at the scenic island of Enoshima and the medieval Odawara Castle, then travel to Oshino Hakkai, a picturesque village with eight serene ponds, and Kawaguchiko Lake, where you’ll ascend Mt. Fuji for breathtaking views and unwind in a traditional hot spring bath at a Japanese-style inn. Journey to Kyoto, pausing to admire the stunning Shiraito Falls, and explore the ancient capital’s treasures, including the Zen masterpiece Tenryuji Temple, the vibrant Fushimi Inari Shrine with its thousands of red torii gates, the historic Kyoto Imperial Palace, and the golden Kinkakuji Temple from 1397. Next, visit Nara to marvel at the colossal Great Buddha in Todaiji Temple, then head to Osaka to immerse yourself in its vibrant nightlife. Travel to Okayama to stroll through Korakuen, one of Japan’s three great gardens, and visit the sacred Kibitsu-Jinja Shinto Shrine. Continue to Hiroshima to reflect at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Atomic Bomb Museum, learning about the city’s resilience, followed by a ferry to Itsukushima Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with its iconic “floating” torii gate. Conclude your adventure with a thrilling bullet train ride back to Tokyo, where one of our fantastic exclusive Japan tour packages filled with unforgettable exploration of Japan’s cultural and historical tapestry ends.
Prices for this tour are per person, based on a twin/double room sharing basis.
A single supplement is available, starting from $1049 USD per person
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| Depart : 25 Jun 2026 | Return : 06 Jul 2026 | Land Only Price : $4199 | Los Angeles (LAX) : $5049 |
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| Depart : 02 Jul 2026 | Return : 13 Jul 2026 | Land Only Price : $4199 | Los Angeles (LAX) : $5099 |
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| Depart : 16 Jul 2026 | Return : 27 Jul 2026 | Land Only Price : $4199 | Los Angeles (LAX) : $5099 |
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| Depart : 23 Jul 2026 | Return : 03 Aug 2026 | Land Only Price : $4199 | Los Angeles (LAX) : $5099 |
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| Depart : 06 Aug 2026 | Return : 17 Aug 2026 | Land Only Price : $4149 | Los Angeles (LAX) : $5049 |
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| Depart : 13 Aug 2026 | Return : 24 Aug 2026 | Land Only Price : $4149 | Los Angeles (LAX) : $5049 |
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| Depart : 27 Aug 2026 | Return : 07 Sep 2026 | Land Only Price : $4149 | Los Angeles (LAX) : $5049 |
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| Depart : 03 Sep 2026 | Return : 14 Sep 2026 | Land Only Price : $4199 | Los Angeles (LAX) : $4949 |
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| Depart : 03 Dec 2026 | Return : 14 Dec 2026 | Land Only Price : $4149 | Los Angeles (LAX) : $4999 |
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| Depart : 14 Jan 2027 | Return : 25 Jan 2027 | Land Only Price : $4149 | Los Angeles (LAX) : $5049 |
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We can arrange connecting flights from many other cities for an additional price. Please contact us to receive a quote for departure from airports that are not on the list above.
You can choose to extend your vacation by having more days at the end of your tour. You may also choose to combine your tours with our many other tours and trip extensions. Please contact us for more details.
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* Please note any deviation to the group dates will involve a deviation fee of USD 150 per person
Today make your own way to the airport to depart on your overnight flight to Japan. Enjoy in-flight meals and services.
Overnight on board
Welcome to Japan! Transfer by coach (SHUTTLE BUS) to hotel.
18H30.- Meeting with the guide. Late in the afternoon, we will visit this fascinating country by taking a trip on the metro (tickets included) to the Shinjuku district and see the crowds of people who use this modern and efficient collective transport system. Shinjuku is one of the most important nightlife districts. Dinner included, and return to the hotel by metro with our guide.
Overnight in Tokyo
After breakfast, we take a 5-hour trip with our guide to see this amazing city, with its hustle and bustle and extremely modern districts that coexist with quiet, peaceful areas. Brief stop at the Zojoji Temple to take a beautiful photograph of the Tokyo Tower. Please pay attention to the hundred of Jizos, stone traditional protecting deities who guide us on our travels, give power to those who are weak (such as children) and those in dangerous places, and who are dressed, including hats, robes, and windmills. Then we head to the junction of Shibuya, a junction that is said to be the most crowded in the world. The Meiji Temple is dedicated to Emperor Meiji, his wife, and their spirits. We continue on our bus along the elegant street of Omotesando. We will edge the most beautiful part of the Imperial Palace and the gardens. Stop to visit the famous Nijubashi Bridge. We will pass through the district of Akihabara, the “electric town” with icons from the famous Japanese Manga and Anime culture, and then see Kokugikan, the Sumo stadium, home of this Japanese sport. We will also visit the Buddhist temple of Sensoji, the oldest and most important temple in Tokyo, with its 55-meter-high pagoda. Then we will have some free time to visit the traditional commercial street of Nakamise in the district of Asakusa. Lunch is included in a local restaurant. Return to hotel.
Free time in the afternoon.
NOTE: During the Japanese Olympics, accommodation may be given near Narita airport.
Overnight in Tokyo
Enjoy the breakfast before we leave Tokyo for KAMAKURA. This “oasis of peace” for two centuries was the capital of Japan and treasured numerous sanctuaries, temples, and gardens. In the Zen temple of Hokoku-ji, we will stroll through its bamboo forest (admission included) and have green tea. We also see Sugimoto-dera, the oldest temple in the city, founded in 734. Time in the pleasant city center before visiting the Great Buddha (Daibutsu - admission included). Our route is subsequently one of scenic beauty following the Pacific Ocean. Then you will have free time for lunch and a stroll in ENOSHIMA, a small island in the ocean connected by a bridge. We continue to ODAWARA; here, we include admission to the castle, an imposing medieval fortress (restored in the twentieth century) from the Edo era, one of Japan´s main castles. Continuation to the beautiful area of Hakone, a region of lakes and mountains near Mount Fuji. Accommodation in the pleasant town of GORA (or a nearby place).
Overnight in Gora
Have your breakfast and get ready for a spectacular day ahead. We start the day going up OWAKUDANI, the "hell valley," steam boiler, bubbling mud, and sulfurous gases- Note: Access is sometimes closed due to high volcanic activity or toxic gases, in which case we would include the Arakurayama Sengen Park. After that, we go to OSHINO HAKKAI, a small, picturesque village with 8 ponds and views of Mount Fuji. We continue to KAWAGU- CHIKO, an idyllic city of small houses, flowers, and mountains next to its beautiful lake, where we include a beautiful boat trip. Later we start to climb Mount Fuji, where, on the road that takes us to the "fifth station" amidst spectacular forests and views, we reach a height of 2305 meters. Return to Kawaguchiko, where there will still be time for a stroll by the lake. We will stay in a Ryokan (traditional Japanese hotel), where we can enjoy its ONSEN (public bath). Dinner included.
Note: In the planned Ryokan, some rooms are Japanese, accommodation on tatamis, and others in Western style. Accommodation may sometimes be in a western type hotel. Note: In winter, the climb to Mount Fuji is often closed by snow or other weather conditions; if so, we will go as far as we are authorized.
Overnight in Kawaguchiko
Once breakfast is had, we continue along the pretty road bordered by lakes to IYASHI NO SATO NENBA, a tiny village destroyed by a typhoon in 1966 and later restored as a traditional open-air mountain village and museum. Its traditional houses have been transformed into art and crafts shops, restaurants, and traditional museums. We then have the opportunity to admire the SHIRAITO FALLS, considered one of the most attractive sites in Japan, with a waterfall height of 150 meters. We will then continue to NAGOYA, Japan's third most important city, on the shores of the Pacific. Here we will visit the TOYOTA MUSEUM (admission included), a must-see for motor lovers. We continue to KYOTO accommodation.
Overnight in Kyoto
After breakfast, we will spend all day in the city that was the capital of Japan from the year 794 to 1868 and home to the Imperial Court. During World War II, the city was the only major Japanese city to escape the bombardments. It still preserves its wealth of artistic heritage; the famous protocol restricting greenhouse gas emissions was signed in Kyoto in 1997. We head for the outskirts of Kyoto to Arashiyama, where we cross the Togetsukyo Bridge (¨bridge over the moon¨), which has fantastic views. We will visit the Tenryuji temple, one of the ¨five major Zen temples of Kyoto¨, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, followed by a walk through its mystic bamboo forest. The visit includes a trip to one of the most important parts of the city. We will see the marvelous Shinto Shrine of Fushimi Inari, the Imperial Palace and Kinkakuji temple, "the golden pavilion," and its beautiful gardens.
Free time before visiting GION, a busy traditional quarter famous for its Geisha. Free time.
Overnight in Kyoto
Post breakfast, we leave for NARA and visit Todaiji, a magnificent Buddhist temple built in 752 with a giant Buddha, where passengers can take photos and touch and feed the deer wandering through the park. Lunch included. After the visit, we will see the HORYUJI Buddhist temple, a World Heritage Site with a seminary, monasteries, and temples. Its main pagoda temple is one of the oldest wooden buildings in the world and is the oldest Buddhist temple in Japan, and is an essential place of worship.
We continue to OSAKA, where we arrive in the evening. Accommodation will be provided in this modern city (Japan's second city). We will visit Dotonbori, a colorful district filled with nightlife.
Overnight in Osaka
Have your breakfast, and later, we leave for HIMEJI, where we will include entry to its immense complex that shows us the architecture of Japanese castles. Lunch is included in a local restaurant. We go on to OKAYAMA, where we will visit Korakuen, one of the most beautiful gardens in Japan, with its lakes, waterfalls, and traditional teahouses. Next, we head towards the Shinto shrine of Kibitsu-Jinja, where the God Kibitsuhiko-no-Mikoto is revered, the origin of the legend of Momotaro, a symbol of Okayama Prefecture. We find a unique architecture with a corridor of 360 meters long. After the visit, spend free time in the city, the vibrant provincial capital of just over 700,000 inhabitants.
Overnight in Okayama
We leave for KURASHIKI, a city with a remarkably well-preserved historical center, once you've had your breakfast. Time for a stroll in this charming place with its atmosphere from the past. We continue on our way to HIROSHIMA, a city sadly known for the atomic bomb that fell on it in 1945 and which leveled the city. We will stroll around the Peace Memorial, the Dome of the Bomb, and the impressive Museum of Peace. After the war, we will seek peace by embarking on a ferry to the island "where men and gods live together," with the sanctuary of ITSUKUSHIMA dedicated to the guardian of the seas, built partially over the sea. Time to visit the temple, stroll around its pretty center and have lunch. Return to our hotel in Hiroshima. Dinner included.
Note: The order of the visits in Hiroshima may vary without affecting their content.
Overnight in Hiroshima
After a leisurely breakfast, transfer to the train station in time to enjoy Bullet train ride to Tokyo. The 800kms journey is completed in just four hours. Arrive at Tokyo station and head to the hotel. Enjoy the remainder of the day at lesiure.
Overnight in Tokyo
Enjoy breakfast; make your own way to the airport to catch your onward flight
Boasting 15 food and beverage options, 2 swimming pools, and its own aquarium, Prince Hotel is right next to JR Shinagawa Train Station, from where Haneda Airport is only a 25-minute train ride away. This 39-story hotel offers beautiful Tokyo views and free WiFi throughout the entire property. The air-conditioned rooms at Shinagawa Prince Hotel have a fridge and an en suite bathroom with a bathtub and shower booth. Free toiletries and a hairdryer are provided. Guests will also find a personal locker in the room. By train, Shibuya is 5 stops away and Shinjuku is a 16-minute ride. Tokyo Station is an 11-minute train ride away. A city within a city, the hotel has its own movie theatre, bowling alley, and tennis courts. Guests can enjoy a visit to the karaoke bar. The hotel also features a 24-hour front desk, indoor and outdoor pools, a sauna facility and massage services. A currency exchange service is available. Guests will find drink vending machines and a cash machine on site. The 39th-floor Dining & Bar Table 9 Tokyo offers one of Tokyo’s best views. Restaurants serve unique Western cuisine, grill, and steaks, while the bar lounge offers fusion tapas and drinks including whiskey, cocktails, sake, and champagne. Minato is a great choice for travelers interested in restaurants, atmosphere, and clean streets.
Overlooking Mount Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi, Fuji View Hotel offers spacious accommodations surrounded by gorgeous Japanese gardens with lush greenery and cherry trees. The on-site hot springs public bath was renovated and reopened in March 2018. Guests can unwind in indoor and outdoor hot spring baths. Free WiFi is provided at the lobby. The hotel offers free shuttles to/from Kawaguchiko Train Station, a 10-minute ride away. All rooms are non-smoking rooms and are equipped with a flat-screen TV, a fridge and a telephone. Large windows provide great views of either Mount Fuji or the lake. The en suite bathroom comes with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Some rooms feature tatami (woven-straw) flooring and traditional futon bedding.
Hotel Marroad Hakone offers relaxing indoor/outdoor hot-spring baths and a sauna room. Guests can use free Wi-Fi at the public area. A free shuttle is available from Gora Station, which is a 5-minute drive away. The air-conditioned rooms feature a flat-screen TV, a fridge and an electric kettle with green tea bags. Japanese Yukata robes and toothbrush sets are provided for all guests. Each comes with an private bathroom, and a humidifier can be borrowed for in-room use (subject to availability). Local souvenirs can be purchased at the gift shop and relaxing massages can be requested for an extra cost. Free parking is available on site. Voyageur serves a French cuisine, while drinks are available at the lounge bar. At the Tea Lounge, guests can lounge at the terrace while enjoying drinks.
Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. The hotel offers a beauty salon, a convenience shop and 6 dining options. The air-conditioned rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a refrigerator. Private bathrooms feature a shower, bathtub and toiletries. Room service is available. Guests at Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo can find souvenirs in shopping mall Miyako Avenue, or participate in local craft workshops. The hotel has vending machines that sell drinks and snacks. Buffet restaurant Le Plaisir caters international dishes, while Shisen serves Chinese Sichuan cuisine. Restaurant Kyoyamatoya features a history of over 100 years, serving Japanese seasonal dishes.
Featuring a fitness centre, a shared lounge as well as a restaurant, Holiday Inn Express Osaka City Centre- Midosuji, an IHG Hotel is located in the centre of Osaka, 100 m from Namba Shrine. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers luggage storage space. The property is non-smoking and is situated 400 m from TKP Shinsaibashi Ekimae Conference Center. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At Holiday Inn Express Osaka City Centre- Midosuji, an IHG Hotel each room is equipped with bed linen and towels.
Ideally located, ANA Crowne Plaza Okayama is just 30 minutes away by car or regularly-scheduled buses away drive from the Okayama airport and is directly connected by a bridge to the JR Okayama station for bullet train-Shinkansen. Okayama offers a comprehensive transit infrastructure including the bullet train and highways and links to Kansai area, Shikoku Island, Seto Inland Sea and Hiroshima. With its excellent location, business travelers staying at the hotel can easily access to Okayama Convention Center, complex convention and leisure travelers to Okayama City Museum and historical sites.
In the heart of Hiroshima City, our hotel is within five minutes of Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Museum, Hiroshima Castle, and several transit stations. Heiwa-Odori’s shops, restaurants, and entertainment are 10 minutes away. Our hotel offers 24,780 sq. ft. of event space, as well as four restaurants and views from our skyline terrace.
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Please note that many countries have adopted practices to prevent international abductions of children. If a person under the age of 18 years will be travelling with an adult other than his/her parents, or with only one parent, a notarized letter, granting authorization to travel, including the dates of travel should be carried.
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