When and where does the tour end?

This tour concludes after breakfast at 9 am at Hotel Monterey in Osaka, and it is time to say farewell to your newfound friends! Please be aware the hotel is subject to change until your final documents are released.

When and where does the tour start?

This tour generally starts at 8 am in Toyko at Agora Place Asakusa, however, the joining point will be confirmed at the time of booking. As the tour has such an early start, we do recommend arriving one or two days prior to the tour - that way you also get a chance to explore Toyko!

Do you arrange airport transfers?

Airport transfers are available for this tour at an additional cost, please contact our customer support team to arrange this.

I'm a solo traveller, is there a single supplement?

A single supplement is available for this tour at an additional cost, please contact our customer support team to arrange this.

What are the optional excursions?

The optional excursions for this tour are: Tokyo Robot restaurant. Price: 7,350 JPY Tokyo Disneyland. Price: 7,770 JPY Takayama Hida beef dinner. Price: 3,600 JPY Kyoto Dress as a Geisha. Price: 9,800 JPY Dress as a Samurai 8. Price:100 JPY Please note that this list is a guideline only and all prices are subject to change.

Can you assist with booking additional accommodation?

Of course, we can! Once you have a confirmed booking on this tour, we can request additional accommodation for you with the tour operator.

Is there a hotel list available?

The tour operator has advised that they do not have a list of accommodations available for the Japan Highlights tour, as the accommodations change so frequently. After the booking is made you will be issued your final trip documents with your specific accommodation details. On this tour, you will be staying 8 nights in hotels, 2 nights in a ryokan and 1 night in a guesthouse. The tour operator endeavours to select a combination of good quality hotels, hostels and guesthouses that reflects the character of the local area as well as being centrally located. The rooms are en-suite and twin where possible, depending on what you have booked.

Are the flights included?

Flights before and after the tour are not included in the tour price and you need to arrange these separately by yourself once your tour is guaranteed. As we specialise in organising the best tours around the world for you, we are unable to advise on flight prices or book flights on your behalf. If you have not already booked your flights we recommend checking out the following link which is powered by Skyscanner - https://flights.tourradar.com

As a tour booking website, TourRadar cannot organise visas for you on your behalf as the visa requirements are regularly being updated and vary for the nationality of one traveller to the next. It is for this reason that we recommend checking with your local embassy or consulate website for the latest up to date information.

What is the age range?

Topdeck creates trip itineraries designed exclusively for younger travellers. They can be more fast-paced, budget-minded, and includes activities for travellers to meet and have fun with other young passengers from all parts of the world! Their brand is designed around this unique experience geared toward younger travellers, so only passengers aged 18 - 39 years old can travel on this tour.

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Delve Deep: Japan 2022-23

12 days

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From Tokyo to Kyoto

4.1

17 traveler reviews

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Tour Operator:: Topdeck
Max group size:: 20
Age range:: 18 to 39
Operated in:: English
Tour id:: 93840

Places You’ll See

Tokyo
Takayama
Hiroshima
Osaka
Kyoto

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Highlights

Wander through the bustling streets of Tokyo
Go crazy in the home of anime, Akihabara
Pay your respects at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial
Visit a sake brewery and sample this unique delicacy

Itinerary

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Introduction

Day 1 Tokyo (Japan)
Day 2 Tokyo
Day 3 Tokyo
Day 4 Tokyo – Takayama
Day 5 Takayama – Hiroshima
Day 6 Hiroshima
Day 7 Hiroshima – Osaka
Day 8 Osaka
Day 9 Osaka – Kyoto
Day 10 Kyoto
Day 11 Kyoto
Day 12 Kyoto

What's Included

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Accommodation
Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport

What's Not Included

Flights
Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

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Topdeck

4.6

(4,635 reviews)

Number of tours

Age Range

18 to 39 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

100%

Topdeck is a collective of explorers who are devoted to travel, we strive to open minds, shift perspectives, learn new things and make a difference. We build epic group trips for 18 to 30 somethings and our passion is to inspire young people through life-changing travel experiences. With over 46...

Cancellation Policy

A transparent overview of applicable fees.

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Customer Reviews

Overall Rating
Excellent
4.1
Itinerary
Good
4.0
Guide
Excellent
4.6
Transport
Excellent
4.1
Accommodation
Excellent
4.2
Food
Good
4.0
Tour Operator
Topdeck
4.6

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Alastair
· June 14th, 2023
My tour guide was excellent, very knowledgeable, fun and willing to help us when we needed it. My tour group was a good bunch of people from different t parts of the world. I particularly made good friends with a few of them. The tour itself was well planned and very satisfactory the only thing was that perhaps 1 more day in takayama 1 more day in Hiroshima and 1 more day in Osaka would have been perfect
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Trip date: May 2023
Thea
· March 29th, 2023
Do not take this tour. I'm on it right now and it has been an absolute waste of money. All of the original activities were cancelled and not replaced by anything, so on those days we did nothing. Every morning we find out there's another problem. Honestly so stressful and disappointing. I wish I could get a refund and leave.
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Trip date: March 2023
Thomas
· October 29th, 2022
The tour itself was good, and Marion was an excellent tour guide who I highly recommend to others who go to Japan. She made sure everyone had a good time and was a steady hand that sailed the ship. It was a shame to see so many optional items cancelled, and it felt like lots of items needed to be sorted at the last moment. Additionally, I would have liked more communications ahead of the tour to keep everyone updated on the day, help with travel, and connect with other tour members.
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Trip date: October 2022
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NickGonzalez
· December 6th, 2019
Japan was amazing, I really like that the tour was led with help getting through train stations and busy crowds.
Trip date: November 2019
Tabetha
· November 20th, 2019
Tour was a great way to see the popular spots of Japan with a group of 18 plus our tour leader Jeff.
Trip date: November 2019
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KirstyValentine
· November 18th, 2019
I would highly recommend it, was a great way of seeing Japan.
Trip date: March 2019
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JazmineHoani
· November 15th, 2019
Make sure to wear comfortable walking shoes with good support because you walk minimum 10,000 steps a day up and down stairs sometimes with your luggage. Make sure to check the weather forecast and pack appropriate clothing for the weather. Trust me.
Trip date: May 2019
Hürrem
· November 15th, 2019
would have liked more time in Osaka and Hiroshima but otherwise it was great. Our guide was amazing. The hotel in Kyoto was the best. Would have liked more that style. Having to travel on peak hour trains and subways with large suitcases was not fun (even though I packed according to the suitcase size guide of the tourradar recommendation) the hop on hop off bus tour was the best mode of transportation all NGV with reserved seating on Shinkansen
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Trip date: November 2019
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Samantha
· November 15th, 2019
Don't hesitate, just do it.
Trip date: January 2019
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Jessica
· November 15th, 2019
Don’t do the add on’s with top deck do it on your own too expensive
Trip date: March 2019

What our customers ask about this tour

The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.

When and where does the tour end?
This tour concludes after breakfast at 9 am at Hotel Monterey in Osaka, and it is time to say farewell to your newfound friends! Please be aware the hotel is subject to change until your final documents are released.
May 15, 2018
When and where does the tour start?
This tour generally starts at 8 am in Toyko at Agora Place Asakusa, however, the joining point will be confirmed at the time of booking. As the tour has such an early start, we do recommend arriving one or two days prior to the tour - that way you also get a chance to explore Toyko!
May 15, 2018
Do you arrange airport transfers?
Airport transfers are available for this tour at an additional cost, please contact our customer support team to arrange this.
May 15, 2018
I'm a solo traveller, is there a single supplement?
A single supplement is available for this tour at an additional cost, please contact our customer support team to arrange this.
May 15, 2018
What are the optional excursions?
The optional excursions for this tour are:

Tokyo
Robot restaurant. Price: 7,350 JPY
Tokyo Disneyland. Price: 7,770 JPY

Takayama
Hida beef dinner. Price: 3,600 JPY

Kyoto
Dress as a Geisha. Price: 9,800 JPY
Dress as a Samurai 8. Price:100 JPY

Please note that this list is a guideline only and all prices are subject to change.
May 14, 2018
Can you assist with booking additional accommodation?
Of course, we can! Once you have a confirmed booking on this tour, we can request additional accommodation for you with the tour operator.
May 14, 2018
Is there a hotel list available?
The tour operator has advised that they do not have a list of accommodations available for the Japan Highlights tour, as the accommodations change so frequently. After the booking is made you will be issued your final trip documents with your specific accommodation details.

On this tour, you will be staying 8 nights in hotels, 2 nights in a ryokan and 1 night in a guesthouse. The tour operator endeavours to select a combination of good quality hotels, hostels and guesthouses that reflects the character of the local area as well as being centrally located. The rooms are en-suite and twin where possible, depending on what you have booked.
May 14, 2018
Are the flights included?
Flights before and after the tour are not included in the tour price and you need to arrange these separately by yourself once your tour is guaranteed. As we specialise in organising the best tours around the world for you, we are unable to advise on flight prices or book flights on your behalf. If you have not already booked your flights we recommend checking out the following link which is powered by Skyscanner - https://flights.tourradar.com
May 13, 2018
Do I need a visa?
As a tour booking website, TourRadar cannot organise visas for you on your behalf as the visa requirements are regularly being updated and vary for the nationality of one traveller to the next. It is for this reason that we recommend checking with your local embassy or consulate website for the latest up to date information.
January 1, 2017 • Visa
What is the age range?
Topdeck creates trip itineraries designed exclusively for younger travellers. They can be more fast-paced, budget-minded, and includes activities for travellers to meet and have fun with other young passengers from all parts of the world! Their brand is designed around this unique experience geared toward younger travellers, so only passengers aged 18 - 39 years old can travel on this tour.
November 1, 2016 • Age Range

Good to Know

Currency
¥
Yen
Japan
Plugs & Adapters
As a traveller from England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types A, B.
Type A
Japan
Type B
Japan
Vaccines
- 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.
Visa
- 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.
- Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
Payment information
- For any tour departing before January 7th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after January 7th, 2025, a minimum payment of $200 is required to confirm your booking with Topdeck. 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 60 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 Topdeck will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
- The following cards are accepted for "Topdeck" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
Cancellation Policy
- Your money is safe with TourRadar, as we only pay the tour operator after your tour has departed.
- TourRadar is an authorised Agent of Topdeck. Please familiarise yourself with the Topdeck payment, cancellation and refund conditions.
Accessibility
Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveller, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.
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