Kyoto Photography Tours &amp; Trips

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5/5 Excellent

Private Guided

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Hakone, Kyoto, Osaka, Tokyo

Highlights

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.

Themes

Cultural, Education / Learning, Nature & Wildlife, Photography

What travelers are saying

"I've just returned from my trip to China, a week ago. I've seen many-many interesting places of Guangdong and Guangxi provinces. But most of all i liked my 2-days trip to Longshen villages with my guide Frank from chinahighlights. The day before our trip has started, in Guilin, Frank met me in hotel and told about our journey. Next 2 days we visited traditional ancient chinese villages (the biggest from them are Ping'an and Dazhai), walking around them, saw the rice-terraces landscape (it was really unbelievable). Also we had a hiking between villages, and stayed at night at ZhongLiu village. I haven't seen any tourists in this village, even chinese tourists. It was fantastic cause we've seen real chinese life of local people, including, for example, planting vegetables, collecting tea). Very quiet, fresh air, natural food. Yes, in this village almost no shops, no souvenirs, but you dont need them. All around you a hundred times better. I advice all, who wants to see real chinese life, visit this place, especially this village, stay at night there. Thanks very much to my guide Frank and chinahighlights for this trip!"

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Historical Japan from Osaka to Tokyo

By Odynovo

premier

5/5 Excellent

Private Guided

Why we love them

They are able to handcraft custom trip plans in over 70 different destinations worldwide.

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Full schedule

Visits

Hakone, Hiroshima, Kyoto, Osaka, Tokyo, Tokyo Tower

Highlights

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

Themes

Cultural, Education / Learning, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Photography

What travelers are saying

"I didn’t take this tour exactly, but made some changes based on my schedule and interests and travel dates. It was my first time in Southeast Asia and I was a traveling solo female. Liz my trip consultant and contact person was so helpful and responsive to any and all my concerns and questions. It was a trip of a lifetime. I can not gush enough about the itinerary and experiences. I am completely impressed with is company and this person. Ya ya in Chang Mai and Sam in Bangkok are top notch guides. The diving in Phuket was arranged with Siam diving, a small private boat not an over stuffed crowded one. It felt like we were the only people in the ocean. Goo, GO, GO!!!!"

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10-Day Japan Cherry Blossom Spring 2024 Mini-Group Tour

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5/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Full schedule

Visits

Kyoto, Osaka, Tokyo

Highlights

Enjoy a worry-free guided hanami('viewing flowers in bloom') during the cherry blossom season.
Lose yourself in the rich history and various temples.
Witness the Fuji Five Lakes during the cherry blossom season.
Learn sushi making from a local family in Tokyo.
Experience the fastest train on the world-famous Shinkansen lines.

Themes

Cultural, Family Friendly, Nature & Wildlife, Relaxing Retreats, Photography

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2-Week Japan Private Family Vacation

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5/5 Excellent

Private Guided

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Full schedule

Visits

Kyoto, Nagoya, Nara, Osaka, Tokyo

Highlights

Wash your hands in the Meiji Shrine and connect with Japanese traditions.
Experience the rich heritage of Japan by visiting various UNESCO World Heritage Sites across the country.
Dive headfirst into the pulsating center of Tokyo's youth culture.
See the panorama of Tokyo city from the tallest free-standing broadcasting tower in the world.
Unleash your culinary creativity in a ramen-making experience for the whole family in Tokyo.

Themes

Cultural, Education / Learning, Family Friendly, Nature & Wildlife, Relaxing Retreats, Photography

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11-Day Traditional Japan Tour

Local Expert

Verified by Travelstride as locally operated and in the top of their field for customer reviews, local knowledge, and safety.

5/5 Excellent

Private Guided

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Full schedule

Visits

Hiroshima, Kyoto, Osaka, Tokyo

Highlights

Have your own guide and private vehicle during the guided day.
Visit the magnificent Osaka Castle and the tasty district of Dotonbori.
Take a short ferry ride to see the famous floating torii.
Discover 2 of Kyoto's UNESCO World Heritage sites, Kinkakuji Temple and Nijo Castle.
Measure the Philosopher's Path with your own feet.

Themes

Cultural, Education / Learning, Relaxing Retreats, Photography

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The Cultural Highlights of Japan

By Road Scholar

preferred

4.4/5 Great

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Visits

Kanazawa, Kyoto, Tokyo

Highlights

I like to spend much of the day exploring
Whether walking through historic neighborhoods at a moderate pace or out and about on a coach, I prefer to keep my days full
Stairs don’t bother me, and I love to keep up with the group

Themes

Culinary & Wine, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Relaxing Retreats, Yoga, Meditation & Wellness, Photography, Holy Land

What travelers are saying

"Our family of four, including two adult children, took the Bicycling: Day Trips to Paradise in Canada. This trip is entirely outsourced to the owners of the inn, there are no Road Scholar employees involved in the trip. Two of us have taken bicycle trips all over the world and the bicycling component of this trip was disorganized, haphazard and almost unsafe. We all filled out forms giving details regarding our bicycle fitting months before the trip. On the first day, the leader Stephen, went around the room and asked the same questions and said everyone would get fitted in the morning before we began the first ride. The morning brought a rack of bikes, all different types in various levels of readiness. There were road bikes, hybrid bikes, mountain bikes and e-bikes. The rides were all on paved surfaces and the mountain bikes were heavy and the additional suspension added weight. The bike I received had rust on the chain and rear sprocket. When I asked about it, was told they were waiting for another van to show up with tools and equipment. Once it arrived, they gave me the lubricant to spray on the rust. My wife’s bike would not shift into the high gear on the front sprocket. Instead of adjusting the derailleur, they suggested spraying it with lubricant. Our one son is over six feet and needed a larger frame bike, even though he detailed it in the bike form months ago, there was no bike to fit him. One of the guides, then went home and brought a larger bike that was a full suspension mountain bike for him. The bike was very heavy, hard to control on the road and he felt unsafe. After two days, one of the guides convinced Stephen that they could adjust a hybrid bike to fit him. Clearly there was no work done to prepare the bikes for the trip. Many of the bikes needed adjusting and all needed lubricant to function easily. For every day, there was a tray of snacks placed out for us to take along the ride. None of the bikes had any baskets or attached bags, so if you didn’t bring a small day pack, there was no way to carry the snacks. For lunch on the rides, they brought exactly one sandwich for each rider. Since most of us get hungry while doing a day of exercise, it would have been helpful to have a few extras. On one day, they ran out of sandwiches and one of the leaders that were riding with us did not get lunch. Do NOT take this trip if you are expecting it to be a bicycling trip. We have used VBT and Discovery Bicycle Tours many times over the past 25 years and they are excellent bike tour companies. Lastly, after sharing these details with Road Scholar after the trip, their response was weak at best. After doing the full reviews and having to call them, their response was to give us $200 credit after spending $8000 on this trip. Not only was that insulting, they assumed that I would take another trip with their organization."

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Japan: An Exploration of History, Culture and Society

By Road Scholar

preferred

4.4/5 Great

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Visits

Hiroshima, Kyoto, Nagasaki, Tokyo

Highlights

Walking is the best way to get to know a new place
I’m energetic and enjoy a good physical challenge, so I’m always ready to spend the day on the move
Whether it’s public transit, city streets or village cobblestones, I’m game

Themes

Culinary & Wine, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Relaxing Retreats, Yoga, Meditation & Wellness, Photography, Holy Land

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Splendid Japan and South Korea Tour

By Bravo Asia Tours

none

4.8/5 Excellent

24 reviews

Private Guided

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Very Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Hakone, Kyoto, Osaka, Tokyo

Highlights

Visit Mt Seorak National Park
Explore a Korean traditional village in Andong
Visit Tumuli Park and Gyeongju National Museum
Explore the vibrant Osaka
Enjoy exploring Kyoto

Themes

Cultural, Family Friendly, Local Immersion & Homestays, Small Ship Cruise, Transformative, Photography

What travelers are saying

"DO NOT BOOK WITH THIS COMPANY!!!! They SCAMMED ME AND MY FAMILY OUT OF 5,000 US Dollars!!!"

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Simply Japan

By Explore!

premier

4.4/5 Great

Small Group Tour

Why we love them

They explore a place beyond the typical tourist traps and offer exciting activities that bring the “wow factor” intrepid travelers want.

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Visits

Hakone, Hiroshima, Kanazawa, Kyoto, Matsumoto, Mount Fuji, Nijo Castle, Osaka, Takayama, Tokyo

Highlights

Experience the buzz of modern Tokyo and ancient Kyoto's temples, shrines and Zen gardens
Meet the snow monkeys and spend a night in temple lodgings, joining the monks for morning prayers
Explore the samurai district of Kanazawa and try Japan's best sake at Takayama

Themes

Cultural, Hiking & Walking

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Essential Japan with Rural Shirakawa-go

By Odynovo

premier

5/5 Excellent

Private Guided

Why we love them

They are able to handcraft custom trip plans in over 70 different destinations worldwide.

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Full schedule

Visits

Hakone, Kyoto, Meiji Shrine, Shirakawa, Tokyo

Highlights

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

Themes

Cultural, Education / Learning, National Parks

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Japan Highlights Tour

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5/5 Excellent

Private Guided

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Hakone, Kyoto, Osaka, Tokyo

Highlights

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.

Themes

Cultural, Education / Learning, Nature & Wildlife, Photography

What travelers are saying

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Highlights of Japan

By Travel Talk

Local Expert

Verified by Travelstride as locally operated and in the top of their field for customer reviews, local knowledge, and safety.

4.9/5 Excellent

Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Visits

Kyoto, Tokyo

Themes

Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays

What travelers are saying

"Did the Jordan Essential Tour, it was absolutely amazing. This was my first Group Travel Tour and I loved it. I was worried about being the oldest one on the tour (I’m 34), but it was a good mix of ages. It was incredible to travel with people of different nationalities. Our Tour guide Issa was great. At all times he was really helpful. Taught us a lot about Jordanien history and culture. The tour was a great mix of everything...sightseeing, exploring, chillin and partying."

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Japan Highlights 10 Day Tour

By One Life Adventures

none

5/5 Excellent

17 reviews

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Strenuous

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Hakone, Kyoto, Osaka, Takayama, Tokyo

Highlights

Famous Tokyo Districts (Shinjuku, Harajuku, Akihabara), Sushi Making Class, Mt Fuji Viewing, Sake Tasting, Gion Walking Tour, Kendo Class, Fushimi-Inari Red Torii Gates, Kiyomizu-Dera Temple, Overnight Temple Stay, Osaka Food Tour

What travelers are saying

"Our tour with Mike was incredible. The itinerary allowed us to see some truly incredible sights of Japan and really absorb the culture. Mike did an awesome job guiding us around and being a friend to us while we were here. No doubt I will be biking another tour with him in the future"