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Ultimate Japan

14 days
From Tokyo to Osaka
4.2
27 traveler reviews
Ultimate Japan - Travel Talk
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 20
Age range 18 to 59
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Highlights

  • Explore Tokyo's vibrant Shibuya & Harajuku
  • Ride the Owakudani Cable Car in Hakone
  • Discover Takayama's ancient Hida Folk Village
  • Visit Hiroshima's poignant Peace Memorial Park
  • Stroll through Kyoto's historic Nijo Castle

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Tokyo
  2. Day 2 Tokyo
  3. Day 3 Tokyo, Hakone
  4. Day 4 Hakone, Takayama
  5. Day 5 Takayama
  6. Day 6 Takayama, Hiroshima
  7. Day 7 Hiroshima, Miyajima Island
  8. Day 8 Hiroshima, Nijo Castle, Kyoto
  9. Day 9 Kyoto
  10. Day 10 Kyoto
  11. Day 11 Kyoto, Mount Koya
  12. Day 12 Mount Koya, Osaka
  13. Day 13 Osaka
  14. Day 14 Osaka
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

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Number of tours

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Age Range

18 to 60 years old

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within 1 day

Response rate

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.2
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.3
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.4
  • Transport
    Good
    3.8
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.1
  • Food
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    3.8
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  • WG
    · November 16th, 2024
    Good itinerary, but our guide was not the best. He was alright although he expressed little enthusiasm and for free time offered little advice regarding options. No effort was made to help tour group members get acquainted upon first meeting. Accommodations were quite nice and usually close to sites of interest. Travel talk could consider providing a summary of cultural norms for the country so that group or individual behavior is not offensive to locals. Overall a good tour but could have been better given another guide.
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    Travel Talk commented on this review
    Hi William, thank you for your feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the well-planned itinerary and the convenient, comfortable accommodations. While experiences with guides can vary, we always aim to ensure our guests have a memorable journey. For cultural... Show more
    Trip date: November 2024
  • JW
    · November 14th, 2024
    Well organized tour, good guide and visited interesting places. A good introduction to Japan.
    Travel Talk commented on this review
    Hi John, thank you for your review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the well-organized itinerary, our guide's efforts, and the fascinating destinations. It’s wonderful to know the tour gave you a great introduction to Japan! We hope to welcome you... Show more
    Trip date: October 2024
  • RB
    · October 17th, 2024
    The trip was good enough. It was a very pleasant adventure! With alot of walking and hiking. My advice: Bring very good walking shoes!! We visit alot of temples, nature is excellent and the people are very respectful. The downside of this trip is: If you are moving to another big city the you need to leave your big baggage in the hotel so they will transfer to the other hotel. You will miss the baggage about 2 or 3 days. So bring a very large backpack with you! In Comfort Hotel hiroshima
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    Trip date: September 2024
  • Ultimate Japan reviewer 4
    · October 1st, 2024
    Lots of walking and public transportation
    Travel Talk commented on this review
    Hi Ramesh, thank you for your kind review! We’re so glad to hear that you had a wonderful time on your tour through Japan, experiencing all of the amazing things it has to offer. We hope to see you on another adventure with us soon! All the best, Travel... Show more
    Trip date: August 2024
  • Ultimate Japan reviewer 5
    · August 16th, 2024
    Tour very well organized, guide was very nice and with free time to look around for yourself.
    Travel Talk commented on this review
    Hi Vasco, thank you for your kind review! We’re so glad to hear that you had a wonderful time on your tour through Japan, experiencing all of the amazing things it has to offer. We will be sure to pass your feedback onto your guide as we know they will... Show more
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    Trip date: July 2024
  • LT
    · June 2nd, 2024
    **Review: TourRadar's Japan Tour Experience** Booking a tour with TourRadar was a mixed experience. While the booking process was straightforward and the customer service was responsive via email, the overall organization of the tour left much to be desired. Firstly, the final hotel information was provided only 1-2 days before departure, and even then, the details were inaccurate. We ended up staying in different hotels than those initially listed. TourRadar also did not offer any assistance for getting to the hotel, stating that everyone in Japan uses the train. This lack of support was inconvenient, especially for first-time visitors. The quality of the hotels varied significantly, ranging from excellent to average to just okay. Additionally, there were numerous discrepancies between the itinerary and the actual places visited. The tour relied heavily on public transportation, including local buses that were often overcrowded, which made the travel experience less comfortable. Another major downside was that almost all attractions required additional entrance fees. Given the price of the tour, I expected these costs to be included. The saving grace of the tour was our guide, Zac. He was extremely knowledgeable and did his best to address and rectify the issues and discrepancies we encountered. His efforts were commendable and made the trip more enjoyable. Overall, this method of exploring a country may suit some travelers, but it was not the right fit for me. TourRadar needs to improve its organization and transparency to ensure a smoother experience for its customers.
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    Travel Talk commented on this review
    Hi Luis, thank you for sharing your feedback. We appreciate your kind words about our booking process and customer service, and we are delighted to hear that Zac's efforts made your trip more enjoyable. Regarding the hotel information, our records... Show more
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    Trip date: April 2024
  • Ultimate Japan reviewer 7
    · May 31st, 2024
    Japan is an amazing country and I enjoyed the tour with our guide John. It was great learning about Japan but more importantly seeing so many sights. Himeji castle was left off the itinerary which I think disappointed some people but I don’t think this will be anyone’s last trip to Japan as it’s such an amazing country. I have truly been changed by this experience. My one suggestion would be to raise the prices a bit and get some pickup and drop off transport in places like Mt. Koya. The walking became too much and not having luggage for certain days was a challenge but it was okay in the end.
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    Travel Talk commented on this review
    Hi Gigi, thank you for your review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed exploring Japan with John and found the experience truly transformative. We appreciate your feedback regarding the itinerary and transportation, and we'll be sure to take it on... Show more
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    Trip date: March 2024
  • MG
    · April 30th, 2024
    Some parts of the original Itinerary were changed by Travel Talk. The tour lieder provided by Travel Talk was efficient in logistics, taking the group from point A to point B on time etc. but unexperienced as a tour guide. He appeared to lack knowledge about the monuments and historical places to be able explain about what we were seeing and therefore we did not received the guide service we paid for
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    Trip date: March 2024
  • TS
    · April 23rd, 2024
    We covered a lot of ground and saw quite a lot, however, the pace was really too fast and we never had real free time, like half a day, as was described in the tour discriptiuon. Also, the first guide was great, from Tokyo - Kyoto but could have explained more history. The second guide was not so wonderful. He ran from place to place, no banner to follow and he gave great history on sites but couldn't answer our questions to him. I.E. when will we get back? When are we having free time? I know we were older than some of the people but even the younger ones were getting beat down.
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    Trip date: March 2024
  • Ultimate Japan reviewer 10
    · April 18th, 2024
    I booked this trip with Tourradar after 2 wonderful trips one to Korea and the US South West in 2023. This trip did not have an experience Tour Guide. We had a nice young man that transported us from point A to point B. There wasn't learning moments about history or Japanese culture. For the price I paid for this tour I was surprised to also pay for admission entrance fees to certain shrines and events. I will not recommend TravelTalk as a company that does tours.
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    Trip date: March 2024

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Ultimate Japan
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What our customers ask about this tour

    The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.
    • How can I participate in optional components of the tour?

      Optional activities may not be available at short notice and could not be organised for large groups.

    • Where will I meet the tour guide and the group?

      Meeting details with the tour guide will be provided closer to the departure date.

    • Is this tour suitable for seniors?

      The tour is usually intended for people aged 18 to 59, but flexibility may be available depending on the demographics.

    • What is the walking activity expected per day?

      The tour includes a fair amount of walking, although 20 km per day is questionable.

    • How does luggage transfer work during the tour?

      Luggage is not transported on the same bus as passengers. Passengers do not have access to their suitcases for 1 or 2 days until they reach the destination where the luggage was forwarded.

    • What is the single supplement cost?

      The cost of a single supplement on specific departure dates is an additional sum on top of the tour price.

    • Are sneaker sufficient for the tour?

      Sneakers would be sufficient as there is not much trekking included in this tour.

    • Will any vouchers or information be sent in advance?

      Yes, your tour voucher and hotel information will be sent a week before your departure date.

    • Can I make partial payments and is the last payment automatic?

      Partial payments are possible, but details about automatic payments should be confirmed by contacting us.

    • Is there internet service during the journey?

      Many cafes, hotels, and restaurants in the cities of Japan provide free Wi-Fi, but the connection may be spotty or slow.

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      • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
      • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Japan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
      • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Japan. Ideally 2 months before travel.
      • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Japan. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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      • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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      • For any tour departing before February 21st, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after February 21st, 2025, a minimum payment of $150 is required to confirm your booking with Travel Talk. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
      • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Travel Talk will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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