Japan (10 Days)

Japan

From £1,675

Want to spend more time in Japan? Take a look at our 14-day tour! * Please keep in mind that this is a fast-paced, energetic backpacking tour with a lot of walking. Please double-check that you're fully equipped. On this tour, the bulk of our guests are in their twenties.

Dates

Itinerary
Itinerary

Day 1: Welcome to Japan

Japan is a magical kingdom where the ancient and the new collide. A country rich with natural wonders, futuristic neon cities, world-renowned cuisine, and a culture steeped in history. From the moment you step off the plane, Japan has a way of consuming you. The people's kindness and distinct culture will stay with you forever. One Life Adventures - Japan is a backpacking adventure tour that will show you the highlights of Japan in ten days, from partying in Tokyo's famed Shinjuku district to meandering along stone roads past Geisha in Kyoto's Gion district. Starting in Tokyo and ending in Osaka, we visit some of Japan's most recognisable locations as well as some off-the-beaten-path locations. You will have truly lived and breathed the Land of the Rising Sun by the end of your 10 day adventure.

Day 2: Explore Tokyo

The morning will begin with an orientation class. You'll learn basic Japanese customs and habits to help you get about the country. We'll head to Harajuku, the home of Japanese teen pop culture, once we've learnt everything we need to know. We'll then head to Yoyogi Park, which is home to the majestic Mei-ji Shrine, to get away from all of that commotion. We'll go to Akihabara, Tokyo's electric village, in the evening and be dazzled by all the neon lights and colorful stores. In the Sega Centre, we'll challenge you all and provide you a map with the finest things to do so you can explore the city.

Meals - Breakfast

Accommodation: Twin Share with shared bathroom

Included Activities - Language and culture class, Survival booklet, Harajuku tour, Meiji Shrine, Akihabara tour, Senso-Ji

Optional Activities - Maid Cafe, batting cages

Day 3 - Sushi & Robots!

Today we'll visit the world-famous Tsukiji Fish Market. Tokyo is renowned for its seafood delicacies, and it is the epicentre of where the world's greatest fish can be found. After touring the site, we'll proceed to our sushi making workshop, where our instructors will show you how to roll flawless sushi, cook the greatest tempura, and correctly enjoy sashimi. After your sushi lunch, we'll return to the hostel for a quick change of clothes before travelling to Shinjuku for a Yakitori and beer. Following dinner, you will be treated to unforgettable entertainment in which robots dance to a thriller soundtrack as lasers and lights bounce off the walls of the world-famous Robot Restaurant. Finish up the day by v iewing the world-famous Shibuya Pedestrian Crossing.

Meals - Breakfast & lunch

Accommodation: Twin Share with shared bathroom

Included Activities - Fish market tour, sushi making class, Tokyo Government building look out, Robot Restaurant, Shibuya Crossing

Optional Activity - VR Centre

Day 4 - Hakone & Mount Fuji

Today we take the aptly-named Romance Car from Tokyo to Hakone, a beautiful mountainous town. We'll spend the day visiting the surrounding areas on a variety of means of transport, including cable cars, rope ways, and even a pirate ship, after settling into our mountain guesthouse. What makes Hakone so unique? On a clear day, not only is the cuisine amazing, but the views of Mt Fuji are breathtaking. We'll prepare a traditional Japanese Nabe supper at the guesthouse after a day of touring and photographing Japan's most renowned mountain, and then settle down to play some family games for the evening.

Meals - Breakfast & dinner

Accommodation: Twin Share with shared bathroom in Guesthouse

Included Activities - Mt Fuji Viewing, Ropeway, cable car, pirate ship, rooftop dinner

Optional Activities - Onsen (Japanese bath house)

Day 5 - Temple stay

Today, we board the bullet train, a flying marvel of engineering that whisks you over the countryside in record time. Take in the gorgeous mountains that pass by all the way to Takayama, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tonight, we'll be staying at a beautiful Japanese temple. Your bed will be on simple tatami mats, but you will have never stayed in more magnificent surroundings. We'll venture out for some traditional Sake tasting in the evening, and you can even indulge in some infamously delicious Hida meat. After all of that, while you sleep peacefully in the temple, you have a genuine chance to focus on your mindful experience.

Accommodation: Multi-share in a traditional temple. Most rooms with a private garden view

Included Activities - Sake Tasting, Temple stay, a tour of Takayama Old Town

Day 6 - Gion Tour

Your guide will show you around Takayama's picturesque old town and hamlet in the morning, and we'll make a stop for lunch before boarding the train back to Nagoya and catching our final bullet train to Kyoto. Kyoto, famous for its shrines, temples, and Geishas, is a perfect place to find inner calm and get lost wandering its little streets. In the evening, we'll take a stroll around Kyoto's Gion neighbourhood, which is famed for Geishas (Japan's traditional form of entertainment), and if you're lucky, you could even spot one.

Accommodation: Twin Share with shared bathroom

Included Activities - Gion District Walking tour

Optional Activities - Kimono Hire, Geisha performance

Day 7 - Fushimi Inari & Kiyomizu-Dera

We'll get up early and ride the metro to Fushimi-Inari Shrine. We arrive early to escape the crowds and make our way through the mountain, exploring tunnels of never-ending red gates. Following that, we'll visit Kiyomizu-Dera Temple, one of Japan's most famous temples - a breath-taking bamboo and wood structure perched high on the hillside. After returning to the hostel and eating breakfast, you'll have the entire day to explore Kyoto!

Meals - Breakfast

Accommodation: Twin Share with shared bathroom

Included Activities - Kiyomezu- Dera temple, Fushimi-Inari Shrine

Optional Activity - Nishiki Market Tour, bike rental

Day 8 - Golden Pavilion, Zen Garden & Kendo

This morning, we'll see the amazing Golden Pavilion, a spectacular gold-laden structure surrounded by lakes that reflect the architecture perfectly. After that, go to Daitoku-Ji, a peaceful cluster of structures and temples away from the main tourist areas where you may fully channel your inner zen. In the afternoon, we travel to the dojo for a traditional Kendo class. Your authentic Bushido instructor, a descendant of a Japanese Samurai Warrior, will teach you the method of this respected martial art before ending the day with a guided meditation.

Meals - Breakfast

Accommodation: Twin Share with shared bathroom

Included Activities - Golden Pavilion, Zen Gardens, Kendo Class & Guided meditation in Dojo

Day 9 – Arrival into Osaka

We'll beat the throng and catch the train to the Arashiyama district first thing in the morning. This picturesque neighbourhood is surrounded by mountain valleys, with a river meandering through the centre. We'll begin by strolling through the Instagram-worthy bamboo grove before ascending the steps to Monkey Mountain. We'll board a private rowboat and explore the valleys in the traditional Japanese style. We'll then check out of our hostel and make our way to Osaka! After checking in, we will take you on a culinary tour of the Dotonbori district. There is no better way to experience this amazing, vibrant, breathing city than by tasting your way through it. In the evening, we'll conclude our tour with a final Japanese tradition: Karaoke!

Meals - Breakfast & Dinner

Accommodation: Triple Share with shared bathroom

Included Activities - Arashiyama bamboo forest, Monkey Mountain, 30-minute boat tour, Dotonbori Food Tour (4 dishes), All you can drink Karaoke

Optional Activities - Canal boat tour, extended karaoke

Day 10 – Depart

After you've recovered from last night's shenanigans, it's time to say good-by to your tour group and the new friends you've made. We hope we were able to show you the best of what Japan has to offer. If you're continuing your journey with us - we can't wait to spend some more time with you. For those leaving us we can't wait to see you in Sri Lanka or maybe the Philippines in the future but either way, we hope we've encouraged you to #exploremore.

Meals – Breakfast
What's Included?
What's Included?

Accommodation:
- 3 nights in private twin bunks in Toyko
- 1 night in a private twin tatami room at a mountain guesthouse in Hakone
- 1 night in a multi-share room in a traditional temple in Takayama
- 3 nights in private twin bunks in Kyoto
- 1 night in a triple room in Osaka
Please note that all accommodation is based on twin-share apart from the Takayama temple (multi-share tatami) and Osaka (triple). A twin-share room may be requested but rooms are extremely limited and cannot be guaranteed

Guide:
- Legendary One Life group leader
- Guided night walk in the Geisha district of old Kyoto
- Take a guided meditation session in the dojo
Meals:
- 7 Breakfasts
- 1 Lunch
- 2 Dinners
- Big welcome dinner on your first night
Please note that dietary requirements are limited in Japan, particularly for vegans. While we make every effort to accommodate dietary requirements, due to the cuisine in Japan, this isn't always easy. Guests with strict dietary requirements may need to provide for themselves for certain meals. Please contact our Travel Experts for more information.

Insurance

Not included but required

Transport:
- All transport from Tokyo to Osaka including the famous bullet trains!
Other:
- Culture and language class with Tokyo local
- Experience the crazy Robot Restaurant show
- Explore Harajuku
- Bar-hop in Shinjuku
- Make an offering at the Meiji Shrine
- Walk through the ``electric town`` Akihabara
- Night skyline viewpoint of Tokyo
- Cross the famous Shibuya scramble
- Tour through the birthplace of sushi; Tsukiji Market
- Take a sushi making masterclass
- Cable car in Hakone
- Pirate ship cruise to see Mt Fuji on a clear day
- Rooftop dinner overlooking incredible mountains
- Scenic train to Takayama
- Sake tasting in the Old Town
- Sleep on tatami mats in a traditional temple stay
- Morning market tour
- Visit to the Golden Pavilion
- View lesser-known Zen gardens
- Watch sunrise from Kiyomizu-dera Temple
- Walk through the red gates of Fushimi-Inari without tourists
- Learn Kendo with a samurai descendant
- Climb Monkey Mountain
- Walk through the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
- Go street-food tasting along Dotonbori and Urinamba
- Bask in the amazing views of Arashiyama by gondola
- Experience a wild karaoke night in Osaka
- Good times!
Not included:
- Tipping
- Pre and post tour accommodation
- Arrival and departure transfers

Pricing & Availability

Triple Room £1675 Tokyo to Osaka

Date From	Date To	Price
08 July 2022	17 July 2022	£1675
15 July 2022	24 July 2022	£1675
22 July 2022	31 July 2022	£1675
05 August 2022	14 August 2022	£1675
12 August 2022	21 August 2022	£1675
19 August 2022	28 August 2022	£1675
26 August 2022	04 September 2022	£1675
02 September 2022	11 September 2022	£1675
09 September 2022	18 September 2022	£1675
16 September 2022	25 September 2022	£1675
23 September 2022	02 October 2022	£1675
30 September 2022	09 October 2022	£1675
07 October 2022	16 October 2022	£1675
14 October 2022	23 October 2022	£1675
21 October 2022	30 October 2022	£1675
28 October 2022	06 November 2022	£1675
04 November 2022	13 November 2022	£1675
11 November 2022	20 November 2022	£1675
18 November 2022	27 November 2022	£1675
25 November 2022	04 December 2022	£1675
05 December 2022	14 December 2022	£1675
28 December 2022	06 January 2023	£1675

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