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Japan Unrivalled (13 Days)

13 days
From Tokyo to Osaka
4.9
64 traveler reviews
Japan Unrivalled (13 Days) - Contiki
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Plan your adventure:
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Group Size 8 - 30
Age range 18 to 35
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Highlights

  • Visit the iconic Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima Island
  • Master the art of sushi-making in Tokyo
  • See Kamisan Town & visit the Takayama morning markets
  • Unwind with a rejuvenating Onsen hot spring experience
  • Zoom through Tokyo in a Maricar, Mario Kart style

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Tokyo
  2. Day 2 Tokyo
  3. Day 3 Tokyo
  4. Day 4 Tokyo to Isawa via Hakone
  5. Day 5 Isawa to Takayama via Matsumoto
  6. Day 6 Takayama
  7. Day 7 Takayama to Hiroshima
  8. Day 8 Hiroshima (Including Miyajima)
  9. Day 9 Hiroshima to Kyoto
  10. Day 10 Kyoto
  11. Day 11 Kyoto to Mount Koya
  12. Day 12 Mount Koya to Osaka
  13. Day 13 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

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Number of tours

491

Age Range

18 to 35 years old

Response time

8 hours

Response rate

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.9
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.9
  • Guide
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.9
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.8
  • Food
    Excellent
    4.7
  • 4.7
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  • A
    · August 10th, 2019
    Fi is an amazing trip manager! She was able to answer all of my questions and always went out of her way to make sure we had a great time. Having her as our manager made the trip nothing less than awesome.
    Contiki commented on this review
    Hey Amy, Thank you for taking the time to review your Contiki trip. Looking forward to seeing you on a Contiki again soon.
    Trip date: July 2019
  • J
    · July 26th, 2019
    She is the most caring and excellent guide I’ve ever had. She genuinely goes above and beyond to make sure you have the most incredible experience and most memorable adventures.
    Contiki commented on this review
    Hey Juliana, Thank you for taking the time to review your Contiki trip. We are glad to know you had a memorable trip experience. Looking forward to seeing you on a Contiki again soon.
    Trip date: July 2019
  • B
    · July 26th, 2019
    Amazing tour, we saw so much in such little time. Very fast paced and high energy, much like our tour guide. We went to places we other wise would have missed without local knowledge. Almost all the accommodation was great one felt a little cramped, the kobe beef add-on seemed a little over priced but the rest of the tours meals included and not were great.
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    Contiki commented on this review
    Hey Brad, Thank you for taking the time to review your Contiki trip. Looking forward to seeing you on a Contiki again soon.
    Trip date: July 2019
  • R
    · July 26th, 2019
    Fi is the best, she would make anyone feel safe. Plus, she always got me home safe when I had a bit too much. 10/10 would get wasted with tour guide again
    Contiki commented on this review
    Hey Riley, Thank you for taking the time to review your Contiki trip. Looking forward to seeing you on a Contiki again soon.
    Trip date: July 2019
  • Japan Unrivalled (13 Days) reviewer 5
    · July 15th, 2019
    İt was really great experience and our guide was amazing thank you
    Contiki commented on this review
    Hey Ruveyda, Thank you for taking the time to review your Contiki trip. Looking forward to seeing you on a Contiki again soon.
    Trip date: June 2019
  • A
    · July 15th, 2019
    Fiona brought her positive and enthusiastic attitude every day, her knowledge and help of the area was outstanding and everything she did made the whole group feel included.
    Contiki commented on this review
    Hey Aarie, Thank you for taking the time to review your Contiki trip. Looking forward to seeing you on a Contiki again soon.
    Trip date: July 2019
  • J
    · July 12th, 2019
    Fantastic tour with many wonderful sights. The boundless enthusiasm and sense of humour of our tour manager, Fi, really helped the group to bond, whilst providing information and background on the many stunning places we were visiting.
    Contiki commented on this review
    Hey Jamie, Thank you for taking the time to review your Contiki trip. Looking forward to seeing you on a Contiki again soon.
    Trip date: July 2019
  • C
    · July 11th, 2019
    This tour was better than I could imagine. I went with very low expectations as it wasn’t at the top of my bucket list, but I was pleasantly surprised. Our tour manager, Fi, made sure everything ran smoothly and was always there at the beginning of the day with a smile on her face. She truly illuminated the Contiki experience.
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    Contiki commented on this review
    Hey Chrissy, Thank you for taking the time to review your Contiki trip. We are so pleased to know you had an amazing experience with us. Looking forward to seeing you on a Contiki again soon.
    Trip date: July 2019
  • L
    · July 11th, 2019
    Fiona is probably the most comitted tour manager ive ever had, even when she injured her knee she was still giving it one hundred percent.
    Contiki commented on this review
    Hey Luka, Thank you for taking the time to review your Contiki trip. Looking forward to seeing you on a Contiki again soon.
    Trip date: June 2019
  • Japan Unrivalled (13 Days) reviewer 10
    · June 28th, 2019
    Fi was absolutely amazing, super knowledgeable, and just an all around fun person. She made this trip so much fun, and so memorable. We went as a couple, and she did her best to accommodate us, and we truly appreciated it. Also she should be allowed to take dogs on her tours.
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    Contiki commented on this review
    Hey Edwin, Thank you for taking the time to review your Contiki trip. Looking forward to seeing you on a Contiki again soon.
    Trip date: May 2019

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13 days
Japan Unrivalled (13 Days)
From Tokyo to Osaka

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  • What is the age range?

    Contiki specializes in trips designed specifically for young travellers - aged 18-35.

    Most of the travellers we book on fall somewhere in the middle. An amazing opportunity to meet like minded travellers on the adventure of a lifetime!

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    In general, you can expect about 20-30 people on this tour.

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