HIGHLIGHTS OF JAPAN

Arrive in beautiful and busy Tokyo! We’ve secured the first 3 days for you, so all you have to do is bring your camera and hit the neon-streets. Japan is the land of crazy contrasts: majestic mountains, neon lights, epic food experiences and a fascinating history (both ancient and modern) so there’s a lot to capture!

After a few days on your own you’ll meet up with the rest of your group for a 9-day adventure! Some of the things you’ll experience while in Tokyo with your new travel buddies are: Asakusa to visit Senso-ji, a language and culture class, Harajuku, Yoyogi park and the Meiji Shrine, Akihabara (known as Tokyo’s electric city), and a lot of other fun stuff.

You’ll leave Tokyo by train to get to Hakone to see the stunning Mount Fuji. In Hakone you’ll get to explore the city by cable car and of course by strolling around. On a beautiful day you’ll get an epic view of the stunning mountain. You and your travel buddies will enjoy a traditional family style dinner and enjoy the sunset over this pretty little town. You could opt for a dip in the traditional bath in the “onsen” if you’d like!

You’ll board the bullet train to Kyoto! Kyoto is one of those places that steals your heart immediately: there's just this exquisite ambiance that can't be explained. The next few days you’ll experience the Gion district (known for Geisha’s), se performances, visit the Fushimi-Inari Shrine, see Kiyomizu-dera (one of Japan’s most famous temples). The rest of the afternoon is yours to explore, check out Nishiki Market or head back to the Gion District to explore some more. We recommend walking and biking to make sure you see as much as possible. The local bus is also a good and easy way to move around and cover some more land. There are more exciting sights included during your stay in Kyoto, so fear not - you will experience everything there is to experience!

The train will take you from Kyoto to Arashiyama. You’ll start off by wandering through the Bamboo Forest (which is pretty Instagram worthy), before climbing the steps up to Monkey Mountain. Next up is a train ride to Osaka! Here you’ll visit the Dotonbori area, also known as the ‘kitchen of Japan’ for a food tour. Is there a better way to explore this city, than by tasting your way through it? You’ll wrap up an amazing day with a final Japanese tradition – Karaoke! The group trip also ends here in Osaka, and after you have said your goodbyes to your new travel friends, you can continue exploring or find your way to the airport and head home. If you're not ready to go home, let us know and we'll tailor your trip to fit your wishes.