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- Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
- Guided in English
- Group Size 6 - 22
- Age range 18 to 39
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Take a walk down the famous Bamboo Forest
- Delve into the buzzing city of Tokyo
- Visit the never-ending gates of the Fushimi-Inari Shrine
- Have a taste of the best food spots in Osaka
- Take in the breathtaking views of Mount Fuji
- Are you looking to explore more of East Asia? Continue your epic journey with us on our South Korea 10 & 13 day tours where we’ll take you in for an unforgettable experience of a balanced blend between traditional and modern South Korean culture.
Itinerary
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- Introduction
- Day 1 Welcome to Japan! Tokyo Time
- Day 2 Explore Tokyo, Harajuku, Yoyogi Park & Akihabara
- Day 3 Explore Tokyo & Shibuya evening
- Day 4 Hakone, Mt Fuji Viewing & Romance Car
- Day 5 To Kyoto! Gion District Walking Tour & Yakitori
- Day 6 Kyoto, Kiyomizu-Dera & Fushimi-Inari
- Day 7 Bamboo Forest, Monkey Mountain
- Day 8 Golden Pavilion, Zen Garden, Osaka Food Walk
- Day 9 Depart
What's Included
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- Accommodation
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- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
All accommodations are subject to change
Multishare (mixed) dorms – Sakura Hostel Asakusa
HostelDays 1, 2, 3Twin/Triple tatami mats -Gora Gaku Guesthouse (or similar)
Guesthouseday 4Multishare (mixed) dorm – Piece Hostel Kyoto
HostelDays 5, 6, 7Multishare (mixed) Dorm – The Stay Shinsaibashi
Hotelday 8
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Number of tours
30
Age Range
18 to 39 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
Sara· January 10th, 2025Great itinerary but maybe consider a bigger bus :)
One Life Adventures commented on this reviewThank you for sharing your feedback Sara!Trip date: December 2024- GMGenevieve· December 10th, 2024Had the most amazing trip with the most amazing people. The tour had something for everyone and was very customisable. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable, and went above and beyond to make sure we got the most out of our time in Japan. Make sure you pack light, including some comfy shoes as the best way to travel in Japan is via public transport and walking! Already planning our next trip :)Show moreOne Life Adventures commented on this reviewThank you so much for your review Genevieve! It's great to hear you had such an amazing time in Japan with your group and guide. Great top tip there, comfy shoes are definitely the way to go. Thank you for choosing to travel with us!Trip date: December 2024
- Caitlin· December 8th, 2024Wow! where to start. Not only was this trip amazing from start to finish, Beth was incredibly knowledgeable, funny and the best tour guide you could ask for. The tour was so well paced, and I really enjoyed the fact you could miss certain events and choose to explore something you wanted to see in a city. Our group was amazing and we’ve all made incredible memories together. This tour touches on all the best spots for a first time travellers for Japan and makes it easy as the accommodation and routes to the places of interest are covered by the amazing guide A tip for future travellers. Bring comfy well worn in shoes! Pack light, pack for layered clothes (very cold in November and December) and embrace every chance to explore in your free time. Thanks so much Beth for this wonderful trip I’d reccomend to everyone !!Show more
Trip date: December 2024 - KKatherine· December 8th, 2024Japan was everything I wanted and more! Loved my tour with One Life! This was my first tour with this company, but it definitely won't be my last, as long as the tour guide is as amazing as Beth! She was so patient with all my questions, and helped me when I got lost during free time, as well as showed us a great time! Very clear instructions and daily itinerary updates. My tour group was great too! Everyone nice. Take their advice and pack light, especially if you love Hello Kitty and Pokemon, there are so many cute things to buy! I loved the essentials tour, there was many epic activities included, but also lots of free time to do your own thing.Show moreOne Life Adventures commented on this reviewThank you for such a lovely review Katherine! Beth will be pleased to hear that she was able to make your time in Japan that much more special. We'd be thrilled to have you back on another adventure with us in the future!Trip date: December 2024
- GKGeorge· December 8th, 2024The 9 day Japan essentials tour was truly amazing ! I had such a great time made even better by our wonderful tour guide Beth! She was so attentive to all the needs of the group as well as being full of detailed information about anything and everything Japan! She was great at answering all my questions, even when the answer wasn't readily available she would endeavour to search out the answer and feedback! Cannot recommend this tour enough! If visiting Japan in December, it does get quite cold so best to pack warm clothes whilst trying to pack lightly as this will help when moving about from location to location!Show moreOne Life Adventures commented on this reviewThank you for joining us in Japan George! We're thrilled to hear that you had an amazing time in Japan with us. It sounds like Beth was able to enhance your time in Japan with her knowledge and helpfulness. We really appreciate the recommendation!Trip date: December 2024
- JJANE· December 8th, 2024Really enjoyed the "Essential Japan tour " ! Visited during December. ( It's cold so pack accordingly) Plenty of cuture and fun to take it at various locations on route. Enjoyed early morning visit to see the sunrise and embrace a beautiful temple. Loads of memories and new friends gained. Finally Beth, was a superb guide. Her knowledge was tops! And she made sure all the group's expectations were met ! Beth was one in a million and we were very lucky to have her.Show moreOne Life Adventures commented on this reviewThank you for your review Jane! It's great to know that you enjoyed your time in Japan so much and creating amazing memories with your group along the way. I know Beth will be happy to hear she was able to help the trip meet your expectations as well.... Show moreTrip date: December 2024
- AAva· December 8th, 2024The tour was really great. Saw a lot of must see sites as well as having free time to explore Japan ourselves. I really enjoyed the tea ceremony and Mario kart experience. Beth was a great tour guide, she was super enthusiastic about showing us the sites as well as providing great information on their history. She was really welcoming and always free to help out. In our free time it was really helpful and thoughtful that Beth would provide recommendations of sites and food places and was there to help about planning an itinerary. The tour was great fun with a great group of people. I highly recommend joining in on the karaoke.Show moreOne Life Adventures commented on this reviewThank you for your review Ava! It's great to hear you had a great time seeing all of the must see sites. We know Beth will be happy to hear that her recommendations, enthusiasm and wide range of information was helpful to you being able to enjoy your... Show moreTrip date: December 2024
- CTCecilie· December 8th, 2024Highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting to experience the essentials of what Japan has to offer! Such a good mix of activites and free time to explore on your own, and so much to see! We were lucky enough to have Beth as our tour guide, who went above and beyond to make this trip unforgettable for everyone! You can clearly tell her love for this country, providing us with so much knowledge and history! Always keeping the vibes high and made sure everyone had a good time. I’ll miss you lots, and i’m so happy i got to experience Japan with you💞 Overall, amazing trip - exceptional tour guideShow moreOne Life Adventures commented on this reviewThank you so much for such a lovely review Cecilie! It's great to hear you enjoyed the mix of activities and free time throughout the tour. We know Beth will be delighted to hear you had such an unforgettable experience with her in Japan, we'll make... Show moreTrip date: December 2024
- OOlivia· December 1st, 2024Very well organized tour with a great tourguide BethOne Life Adventures commented on this reviewThank you for joining us in Japan Olivia!Trip date: November 2024
- AJAnneli· December 1st, 2024Perfect for traveling alone to a foreign country.One Life Adventures commented on this reviewThank you for your review Anneli. If you would like to provide any further feedback please reach out to enquiries@onelifeadventures.com.auTrip date: November 2024
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Japan Essentials 9 Day - One Life Adventures
From Tokyo to Osaka
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