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One Week in Japan
All 7 Day Japan Tours Itineraries, Tours & Packages 2021/2022
Plan an amazing trip for Japan one week itinerary. Explore 77 Japan 7 day trips from 114 experts with 1,838 reviews. Classic and off the beaten path itineraries.
Plan an amazing trip for Japan one week itinerary. Explore 77 Japan 7 day trips from 114 experts with 1,838 reviews. Classic and off the beaten path itineraries.
Japan in a Week
Historical Japan from Osaka to Tokyo
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- Overnight in Miyajima Island with a chance to see Itsukushima Shrine in the evening
- Explore Kyoto's highlights including the Nijo Castle and Fushimi Inari Shrine
- Discover the charm of Hakone at your own pace with Hakone Free Pass
- Experience artistic tea ceremony in Tokyo's teahouse
Highlights of Japan
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- Discover the iconic cities of Tokyo, Kyoto, Hiroshima and Osaka
- Enjoy the natural beauty and Unesco sites of Nikko
- Experience cherry blossom season or beautiful autumn colours
- Take the high-speed Shinkansen bullet train
- Taste a variety of Japanese cuisine
Essential Japan with Rural Shirakawa-go
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- Visit Tokyo's major attractions like Meiji Shrine and Senso-ji Temple
- Discover the charm of Hakone on a join-in bus tour
- Admire the traditional village of Shirakawa-go filled with gassho-zukuri farmhouses
- Explore Kyoto's highlights including the Nijo Castle and Fushimi Inari Shrine
Best of Japan
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- Visit the historical landmarks of Tokyo and Kyoto
- Admire the beauty of Mt. Fuji
- Tour Nara Park alongside wild deer
Japan Highlights Tour
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- Enhance your culinary expertise by participating in a genuine sushi-making experience.
- Enjoy Hakone's picturesque scenery from various perspectives.
- Experience total peace at a traditional Japanese ryokan and onsen in scenic Hakone.
- Understand Japan more deeply by visiting Kyoto's World Heritage Sites.
- Adorn yourself in a traditional Japanese kimono, and immerse yourself in the authentic charm of Kyoto.
- Engage in the enriching experience of learning the ancient art of Matcha-making in Uji.
- Visit Todaiji temple, the world's largest wooden building and home to Japan's largest Buddha.
- Wander through Nara Park and feed some of the 1,200-plus tame deer.
- Witness the most famous shrine at Fushimi Inari, and quench your thirst at a sake brewery.
Trekking in Spain - Picos de Europa
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- One-week of excellent walking in the Picos de Europa
- Enjoy spectacular views of deep valleys and limestone crags
- Experience the local flavour at our family-run lodgings
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Traditional Tokyo
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- Tokyo is an astounding mix of rich history and modern convenience.
- Visit Imperial Palace
- Enjoy Tokyo Bus Tour
- Visit Harajuku Street
- Visit Tokyo Disneyland, a 115-acre theme park
Splendours of Japan
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- 1 Welcome Reception (WR)
- 8 Breakfast (B)
- 2 Lunch (L)
- 2 Dinner (D)
- 1 Be My Guest (BMG)
- 1 Farewell Dinner (FD)
- Kyoto: Enjoy a kaiseki lunch at a traditional Japanese ryokan home near Kyoto where you will learn about local customs.
- Takayama: Sample Japanese sake during a walking tour in the Edo-style streets of Takayama Old Town.
- Tokyo: Visit Tokyo's renowned landmarks and gain insight into how this modern city preserves its ancient roots.
- Tokyo: Visit Tokyo's renowned landmarks and gain insight into how this modern city preserves its ancient roots.
- Mt Fuji: Start your day by visiting the small rural village of Oshino Hakkai which is home to eight natural spring water ponds. Next on your travels is a 2,300-meter winding road to Mt. Fuji 5th Station. To end your day, you will ride up to Mt. Tenjo by ropeway and bask in the breath-taking views.
- Gokayama: Take some time to admire the peaceful mountain village of Gokayama. Discover their unique homes that have been built without the use of nails and their sloped thatched roofs.
- Kanazawa: Learn about the delicacy of the 16th-century craft gold leaf painting with your Local Specialist.
- Kanazawa: Enjoy a stroll through Omicho market before making your way to the beautiful Gardens of Kenrokuen which have been shaped over the past one hundred years.
- Kyoto: Your city tour takes you to the orange gates of the Fushimi Inari Shrine. Admire this sacred site before visiting Sanjeusangen-do-Hall, where you can view the 1,001 "thousand-handed" goddesses of mercy statues. Continue your exploration of Kyoto with a walking tour through the Gion district.
- Gokayama: Help support a local business with a visit to a washi paper workshop. You'll watch the family at work, and test your paper-making skills for yourself.
- : Explore Tokyo and Kyoto
- : Visit the Sensoji Temple, the Skytree Observation Tower, the Edo Tokyo Museum in Tokyo, Mt. Fuji 5th Station, the Kinkakuji Temple and Fushimi Inari Shrine and Sanjusangen-do Hall in Kyoto
- : See the traditional Gassho-zukuri houses in Gokayama and the beautiful gardens of Kenrokuen in Kanazawa
- : View Mt. Fuji
- : An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
- : Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
- : All porterage and restaurant gratuities
- : All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
- : Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
- : Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
- : Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
- : Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
- : Optional Experiences and free time
Japan Express
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- From the ultra-modern to ancient traditions, this express adventure will introduce you to some of the many faces of Japan in a short amount of time.
- Visit the little town of Nikko – packed with World Heritage-listed temples and picture-perfect hiking trails, and one of the best backdrops for a soak in a steaming onsen.
- Eat your way from Tokyo to Kyoto with plenty of chances to try all kinds of delicious street food, sake, snacks and surprises – from a hearty bowl of ramen to world-class sashimi.
- Even getting from place to place is fun in Japan! Ride the renowned Shinkansen bullet train and make use of public transport day passes to get to and from the activities you choose.
- With a local leader to show you around, a new group of friends to explore with and plenty of free time for discovery, you’re guaranteed to get the most out of Japan’s wondrous sights.
Japan: Koya-san & Kumano Kodo Trek
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- Experience two of the main religions in Japan – Buddhism and Shintoism – by following the footsteps of ancient pilgrims on their quest for faith along the Koya-san and Kumano Kodo trails.
- Discover two of the major cultural hubs of Japan on foot, walking the Philosopher’s Path in Kyoto and strolling through the Dotombori district in Osaka.
- Join in the morning prayers and share a traditional shojin ryori (Buddhist vegetarian) meal during an overnight temple stay in Koya-san, deep in mountainous Wakayama prefecture.
- Soak in an ancient onsen after a day of trekking in Yunomine – there's no better way in Japan to relax and rejuvenate, as well as understand local traditions, than in the natural mineral waters of a hot spring.
- Explore Kyoto on a couple of nearby hikes for a different perspective on the life and culture in this notable city, as well as visiting some sites of natural and religious significance.
- By travelling on this trip, you’ll learn about our Intrepid Foundation partner, Eden Reforestation Projects. Donations help them provide local employment opportunities and tackle climate change one tree at a time as they restore forests across 10 different countries. Intrepid will double the impact by dollar-matching all post-trip donations made to The Intrepid Foundation.
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Itinerary Focus:
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- Visit to this fascinating country by taking a trip on the metro (tickets included) to the Shinjuku District
- Discover Tokyo
- Visit the Buddhist temple of Sensoji, the oldest and most important temple in Tokyo
- Visit the Fuji Sengen Shrine set in a magical site surrounded by tall trees
- Opportunity to admire the Shiraito Falls
- Visit the Tenryuji temple, one of the "five major Zen temples of Kyoto" and a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- See the Horyuji Buddhist temple, a World Heritage Site that includes a seminary, monasteries and temples
Japan Essentials: From Tokyo to Osaka
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- See the Neon skyscrapers blend with ancient temples, painting a captivating urban mosaic in Tokyo.
- Find tranquility in nature and soak in rejuvenating hot springs in Hakone.
- Explore cultural treasures wandering beneath vivid torii gates at Fushimi Inari-Taisha.
- Immerse in Dotonbori's vibrant scene and relish Kansai's diverse cuisine.
- Cruise against the backdrop of iconic Mount Fuji's stunning beauty.
Japan Express: Osaka to Tokyo
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- Take in views of mt fuji
- Stay in temple lodging and learn about buddhism
- Gaze at the famous floating torii gate in miyajima
- Explore kyoto's nijo castle
Premium Highlights of Japan
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Highlights
- Experience a traditional Japanese Onsen (an area of natural hot springs surrounded by traditional inns and bathing facilities) at your Feature Stay and soak away a day of hiking to the Jigokudani Monkey Park.
- See and touch some traditional samurai weaponry, try on some authentic attire and learn about the rich history of these warriors with an Authentic Samurai Experience at a 400-year-old dojo run by contemporary ninjas in Tokyo.
- Take a day trip to Kamakura, a coastal treasure known for its history, and see the sights on a traditional, person-led rickshaw, followed by a train ride on one of the oldest electric railways in the country.
- Feast your way through Japan with an all-inclusive dinner cruise on a yakatabune in Tokyo, a market visit in Kanazawa where you can pick your ingredients for a lunchtime cooking class at a local’s home and a sweet-making class in Kyoto.
- Explore Arashiyama – a nationally designated Historic Site and Place of Scenic Beauty in Kyoto. Walk through the bamboo grove and participate in ritual at the many temples and shrines in the area.
- By travelling on this trip, you’ll learn about our Intrepid Foundation partner, Eden Reforestation Projects. Donations help them provide local employment opportunities and tackle climate change one tree at a time as they restore forests across 10 different countries. Intrepid will double the impact by dollar-matching all post-trip donations made to The Intrepid Foundation.
Highlights of Japan
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Itinerary Focus:
Highlights
- An 8-day trip through beautiful Japan's highlights where modernity meets tradition
- An unforgettable journey from Tokyo's high rise neon to the peaceful temples of Kyoto
- Try street food in Osaka and look out for snow monkeys bathing in hot springs
Japan Highlights
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Itinerary Focus:
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- This is THE trip to take in Japan – a cultural and culinary whirlwind from the streets of Tokyo to the eats of Osaka.
- Explore the many sides of Shibuya in Tokyo, from busy intersections to rooftop city views and from the tranquillity of the ancient Meiji Shrine to quirky Harajuku.
- Settle into rural Japanese life at a local farmstay, where you might help harvest tea and prepare a home-cooked, farm-to-table feast and hike a quiet country trail passing through tea plantations and featuring the unmissable view of Mt. Fuji along the way.
- Ride the rails like the locals, from lightening-fast bullet trains to scenic mountain rails offering seasonal views of cherry blossoms and autumn leaves.
- Immerse yourself in the history and tradition of Kyoto among shrines, geishas and a 300-year-old sake brewery, and follow it up with the mouth-watering street food in Osaka.
Japan: Castles & Cuisine
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Itinerary Focus:
Highlights
- Explore the historic city of hiroshima
- Visit mystical miyajima island
- Eat your way around the culinary capital of osaka
- And enjoy a first night out and big night out with your fellow travellers/new friends
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Japan: Tokyo Nights & Kyoto Temples
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Highlights
- Explore lively tokyo
- Spend a night in a traditional minshuku (japanese inn)
- Travel to culturally-rich kyoto
- Enjoy a first night out and big night out with your fellow travellers/new friends
Japan Highlights Family Holiday
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Flights & Transport:
Highlights
- Start your trip by diving into Japanese culture with a fun and immersive Taiko drumming workshop in Tokyo. End your trip in Osaka with a super fun sushi-making experience (the perfect skill to bring home from your trip to Japan).
- Step into the world of youth subculture and quirky fashion in Harajuku – the centre of Tokyo’s pop culture, known for its colourful street art, vintage clothes shops and hole-in-the-wall bars and restaurants.
- Travel past Mt Fuji via bullet train and settle into rural Japanese life at a local farm stay, where you can help harvest tea and prepare a home-cooked, farm-to-table feast for dinner with your hosts.
- Immerse yourself in the history and tradition of Kyoto among shrines, geishas and temples before a food tasting tour of the markets where the sesame ice-cream is sure to be a hit with the kids!
- By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Intrepid Foundation partner, Eden Reforestation Projects. Donations help them provide local employment opportunities and tackle climate change one tree at a time as they restore forests across 10 different countries.
Splendours of Japan (Takayama Festival)
Themes
Itinerary Focus:
Highlights
- 1 Welcome Reception (WR)
- 8 Breakfast (B)
- 2 Lunch (L)
- 2 Dinner (D)
- 1 Be My Guest (BMG)
- 1 Farewell Dinner (FD)
- Kyoto: Enjoy a kaiseki lunch at a traditional Japanese ryokan home near Kyoto where you will learn about local customs.
- Takayama: Join the locals at the Takayama Festival.
- Gokayama: Learn how local artisans make Japanese washi paper in the UNESCO village of Gokayama.
- Tokyo: Visit Tokyo's renowned landmarks and gain insight into how this modern city preserves its ancient roots.
- Tokyo: Visit Tokyo's renowned landmarks and gain insight into how this modern city preserves its ancient roots.
- Mt Fuji: Start your day by visiting the small rural village of Oshino Hakkai which is home to eight natural spring water ponds. Next on your travels is a 2,300-meter winding road to Mt. Fuji 5th Station. To end your day, you will ride up to Mt. Tenjo by ropeway and bask in the breath-taking views.
- Gokayama: Take some time to admire the peaceful mountain village of Gokayama. Discover their unique homes that have been built without the use of nails and their sloped thatched roofs.
- Kanazawa: Enjoy a stroll through Omicho market before making your way to the beautiful Gardens of Kenrokuen which have been shaped over the past one hundred years.
- Kanazawa: Learn about the delicacy of the 16th-century craft gold leaf painting with your Local Specialist.
- Kyoto: Admire the beautiful golden pavilion of Kinkakuji Temple.
- Kyoto: Your city tour takes you to the orange gates of the Fushimi Inari Shrine. Admire this sacred site before visiting Sanjeusangen-do-Hall, where you can view the 1,001 "thousand-handed" goddesses of mercy statues. Continue your exploration of Kyoto with a walking tour through the Gion district.
- Gokayama: Help support a local business with a visit to a washi paper workshop. You'll watch the family at work, and test your paper-making skills for yourself.
- : Explore Tokyo and Kyoto
- : Visit the Sensoji Temple, the Skytree Observation Tower, the Edo Tokyo Museum in Tokyo, Mt. Fuji 5th Station, the Kinkakuji Temple and Fushimi Inari Shrine and Sanjusangen-do Hall in Kyoto
- : See the traditional Gassho-zukuri houses in Gokayama and the beautiful gardens of Kenrokuen in Kanazawa
- : An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
- : Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
- : All porterage and restaurant gratuities
- : All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
- : Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
- : Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
- : Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
- : Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
- : Optional Experiences and free time
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