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- Private Tour
- Travel exclusively with your friends and family
- Partially Guided
- Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
- Guided in English
- Age range 14 to 85
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Explore Tokyo's historic Asakusa and Akihabara
- Visit Matsumoto's ancient 'Crow Castle'
- Watch snow monkeys bathe in Nagano's hot springs
- Discover Kanazawa's samurai and geisha districts
- Experience Kyoto's temples and traditional tea
Itinerary
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- Introduction
- Day 1 Trip begins in Tokyo
- Day 2 Experience the spectacular Fire Ceremony and discover Tokyo’s temples and frenetic city streets
- Day 3 Explore Tokyo with the option to visit Hakone National Park for views of Mount Fuji
- Day 4 Travel by train to Matsumoto and discover the impressive Crow Castle
- Day 5 Meet the snow monkeys of Jigokudani
- Day 6 Explore the samurai district of Kanazawa
- Day 7 Try sushi at the Omichi Fish Market or discover the 'Ninja Temple'
- Day 8 Try sake in the old town of Takayama and stay in a family-run ryokan
- Day 9 Travel by train to Hiroshima and experience the poignant Peace Park and Peace Museum
- Day 10 Take the ferry to Miyajima Island, meet the tame deer and see the floating torii gate
- Day 11 Take the bullet train to Kyoto and explore Nijo Castle
- Day 12 Explore the Zen gardens, temples and geisha district of Kyoto
- Day 13 Continue discovering Kyoto before travelling to Osaka for a final night amongst the neon lights
- Day 14 Trip ends in Osaka
What's Included
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- Accommodation
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Guide
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Operated by
Explore!
Number of tours
455
Age Range
16 to 85 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
84%
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- Overall RatingExcellent
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- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
STEPHANIE· June 25th, 2024The entire trip was very good. It was so wonderful to realize that we picked the best trip to Japan for us. We got to see all of my top places and experiences, had the best tour guide in Irene Perez with Explore!, and could not have had the best travel tour companions. My husband and I were the senior members; we were also the least experienced with world travel, and the only ones from the US. But we never felt rushed or that we held the tour back. And it would not be the same anywhere but Japan, where everyone we met wanted us to have the best experience.Show more
Explore! commented on this reviewThank you so much for your review! We are delighted that you had such an enjoyable time on your Simply Japan holiday and that your Explore Leader, Irene, provided such a wonderful experience for your group. We hope to have the chance to welcome you on... Show moreTrip date: June 2024- AGill· March 6th, 2023Learning about the whole culture of Japan which is significant different to European culture and some of the reasons behind it. All the different types of food.Trip date: February 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AJenny· March 28th, 2023Tokyo Snow monkeys Bullet trains Hiroshima KyotoTrip date: March 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AGillian· March 31st, 2023Highlight for me was the snow monkeys and Hiroshima which was very moving and educational . The food was excellent and being with a guide helped with trying lots of new things .Trip date: March 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AZalihe· April 1st, 2023There were many highlights so hard to pick out one or two. Tokyo, Matsumoto, Bullet train, snow monkeys, Hiroshima, Miyajima, Generally houses and gardens were all great. Osaka at night.Trip date: March 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ADiana· April 3rd, 2023The trip was very diverse and Was lucky to have an amazing time at snow monkeys the service with the monks was a very moving experience and then the moving time at peace gardenTrip date: March 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AMarcin· April 14th, 2023only let down by hotel in HiroshimaTrip date: March 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AElizabeth· April 4th, 2023Cherry blossoms, snow monkeys, gardens, ryokans, floating gate.Trip date: March 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ANigel· April 4th, 2023Snow monkeys, Crow Castle matsumotoTrip date: March 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AOwen· April 23rd, 2023There were a few highlights including: Seeing the snow monkeys. The castles surrounded by cherry blossom (a few of us visited Himeji castle independently which was especially stunning), Walking round Miyajima Island. Visiting Nijo Castle Visiting the Ninja Temple Exploring Kyoto Whilst I can't say I enjoyed it per say visiting the museum and peace park at Hiroshima was also an important part of the trip.Show moreTrip date: March 2023Review collected by Explore!
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