Meiji Shrine Local Immersion &amp; Homestays Tours &amp; Trips

Small Group Tour

Why we love them

They’ve partnered with well-known names like National Geographic and the Jane Goodall Institute to offer unique experiences unavailable elsewhere.

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Himeji Castle, Hiroshima, Imperial Palace, Kanazawa, Kyoto, Meiji Shrine, Nara, Tokyo, Tsumago

Highlights

Explore the modern and traditional sides of japan
Relax at a traditional inn
Ride a ferry to miyajima to see the famous floating torii
Learn the art of meditation from a local monk

Themes

Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays

What travelers are saying

"We spent two wonderful weeks touring several of the best destinations in Portugal & Spain with a group of 16 people. Our guide (Fredy) was from Spain and intimately familiar with the region, including its rich history, attractions, and food/beverages. The tour was well-paced using a combinations of private vehicles (small buses and cabs), trains, and an airplane ride as well as a fair amount of walking to get around these two beautiful countries. We extended our stay in Lisbon to see more attractions and took a side trip to Fatima, Obidos, and Nazare that was also excellent. Would have liked to have a bit more time in a couple of the cities, but we'll just have to plan another trip!"

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Essential Japan and Hakone end Hiroshima

none

4.6/5 Excellent

Group Tour

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Full schedule

Visits

Hakone, Himeji Castle, Hiroshima, Imperial Palace, Kyoto, Meiji Shrine, Mount Fuji, Nara, Osaka, Tokyo

Highlights

Visit famous Nijubashi Bridge.
Visit traditional commercial street of Nakamise in the district of Asakusa.
Visit Toyota Museum.
Visit the Tenryuji temple, one of the "five major Zen temples of Kyoto".
Visit Korakuen, one of the most beautiful gardens in Japan, with its lakes, waterfalls and traditional teahouses.

Themes

Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays

What travelers are saying

"No travel with then completely desaster First and last Hotel accommodations really cheap, they mix you with 40 people in the same bus"

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10 days From$3,128

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Essential Japan and Hakone

none

4.6/5 Excellent

Group Tour

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Edo Castle, Hakone, Imperial Palace, Kyoto, Meiji Shrine, Mount Fuji, Nara, Osaka, Tokyo

Highlights

Visit Horyuji Buddhist temple, a World Heritage Site that includes a seminary, monasteries and temples.
Explore Kamakura.
Visit UNESCO World Heritage Site, followed by a walk through its mystic bamboo forest.
Explore Owakudani, the “hell valley”, steam boiler, bubbling mud and sulphurous gases.
Visit the famous Nijubashi Bridge.

Themes

Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays

What travelers are saying

"No travel with then completely desaster First and last Hotel accommodations really cheap, they mix you with 40 people in the same bus"

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8 days From$2,446

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Lights of Japan and Korea

none

4.6/5 Excellent

Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Busan, Hiroshima, Kyoto, Meiji Shrine, Osaka, Seoul, Tokyo

Highlights

Explore Seoul
See the Changdeokgung Palace, this is a World Heritage Site formed by a group of palaces inside a large
Visit Jeonju, where we will see its fascinating old town (Hanok Village), with its tiny houses, traditional shops and art galleries
Visit Ishiteji, a beautiful Buddhist temple and a place of pilgrimage
Visit the famous Nijubashi Bridge

Themes

Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"No travel with then completely desaster First and last Hotel accommodations really cheap, they mix you with 40 people in the same bus"

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15 days From$3,978

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Classical Korea and Japan End Tokyo

none

4.6/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Busan, Hiroshima, Hiroshima Peace Memorial, Kobe, Meiji Shrine, Osaka, Seoul, Tokyo

Highlights

Explore city of Seoul lasting five hours. We will see Changdeokgung Palace
City of Suwon, former capital of Korea
Explore Haeinsa, a Buddhist temple built in the year 802 where we discover the Tripitaka
Tour to Busan, we are in the second largest city in Korea
Visit to this fascinating city by taking a trip on the metro (tickets included) to the Shinjuku district

Themes

Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Religious

What travelers are saying

"No travel with then completely desaster First and last Hotel accommodations really cheap, they mix you with 40 people in the same bus"

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13 days From$3,435

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Land of Art

By Hisgo

none

Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Hakone, Kyoto, Meiji Shrine, Mount Fuji, Osaka, Tokyo

Highlights

Discover Tokyo, Kyoto, and Mt. Fuji
Experience the cultural and historical treasures of Naoshima, Takamatsu, Osaka, and Nara.
An experience of staying at Ryokan (Japanese Inn) will offer you traditional Japanese cultures, such as sleeping on Tatami floor with Futon mats, taking Japanese Onsen (hot springs) and having traditional dinner.
Enjoy the Art House Project and Chichu Art Museum
Visit the Umeda Sky Building and its popular floating garden

Themes

Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays, Overland Journeys, Transformative

By The Table Less Traveled

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12 days From$3,620

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Inside Japan Cultural Tour

none

5/5 Excellent

4 reviews

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Kyoto, Osaka, Tokyo

Highlights

Experience walking Tour of Osaka
Walk through main areas of the city and through the Yasaka Shrine
Tour to the famous Fushimi-Inari Shrine, this shrine is famous for its thousands of red torii gates
Explore Tokyo
Visit the Meiji Jingu Shrine, ‘cause you can’t leave Tokyo without visiting this spectacular Shinto Shrine next to the Yoyogi Park.

Themes

Cultural, Hiking & Walking, Local Immersion & Homestays, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"I didn’t know what to expect on a group trip, but this ended up being one of the best vacations we’ve ever been on! Being an intense planner, I had a hard time giving the reins away, but it was the best decision I’ve ever made. Annie truly found the best of the best in Italy! We felt like we were on a luxury, private vacation that was perfectly customized for us! The tours, the food, the accommodations, while booked for the group, truly felt personalized, making the experience absolutely magical and so much fun! Not to mention, it was a huge value! Being in finance, I 'ran the number'. For accommodations, daily transportation, daily meals, and excursions, I thought the cost made sense. What I didn't factor in was the intimate experience. We ate amazing meals in local's private homes! Our tours were limited to our group and we we're shuffled into tour buses but privately chartered luxury vans to travel between destinations. It's hard to vacation without these amenities these days, I hope The Table Less Traveled continues to offer a new tour yearly, or else my vacations will be limited. :)"

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11 days From$9,580

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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

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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Iconic Japan

By G Adventures

preferred

4.3/5 Great

Small Group Tour

Why we love them

They’ve partnered with well-known names like National Geographic and the Jane Goodall Institute to offer unique experiences unavailable elsewhere.

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Himeji Castle, Hiroshima, Imperial Palace, Kanazawa, Kyoto, Meiji Shrine, Nara, Tokyo, Tsumago

Highlights

Explore the modern and traditional sides of japan
Relax at a traditional inn
Ride a ferry to miyajima to see the famous floating torii
Learn the art of meditation from a local monk

Themes

Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays

What travelers are saying

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Japan Essentials: From Tokyo to Osaka

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

Balanced schedule

Visits

Fushimi Inari Shrine, Hakone, Kyoto, Mt. Fuji, Osaka, Tokyo

Highlights

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.

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife

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Legend of Japan

By TruTravels

preferred

4.9/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Hakone, Kyoto, Meiji Shrine, Mount Fuji, Osaka, Osaka Castle, Tokyo

What travelers are saying

"My experience with TruTravels has been one of the best travel experiences to date. I was a little concerned about having a small group - but the tour leaders have made every activity fun and engaging. I would definitely say they are friends. The organisation and local knowledge was great, they were great fun whilst remaining professional and in control. The nights out in Canggu were great, getting to meet the other tour leaders and Tru staff meeting the other tour groups is a great idea. I really cannot stress enough how much of a great trip I've had with TruTravels. From booking, to pre-tour communications, through to the last 10 days - it has been well organised, managed and delivered by amazing guides. Thanks so much to Rianna, Marta and Jonny for their enthusiasm throughout the tour, their concern for when I was sick and generally for everything they did to make this an amazing Bali Experience. Much love for the tour guides!!!I would definitely recommend a trip with TruTravels!!"

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12 days From$2,650

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Cherry Blossoms of Japan

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

Balanced schedule

Visits

Fushimi Inari Shrine, Ginza, Hakone, Hasedera Temple, Kamakura, Kinkaku-ji Temple, Kusakabe Folk Museum, Kyoto, Meiji Shrine, Mt. Fuji, Nara, Osaka, Osaka Castle, Senso-ji Temple, Shirakawa, Takayama, Tokyo

Highlights

Relish in the beautiful cherry blossoms at the top places like Tokyo, Kamakura, Takayama, Shirakawa-go, Kyoto, and Osaka.
Delight in a relaxed cruise to take in the cherry blossom vistas lining both banks of the Sumida River.
Cruise on Lake Kawaguchiko to admire the beauty of Mt. Fuji.
Visit the city highlights in Kyoto, like the Kinkaku-ji Temple and the Fushimi Inari Shrine.
Discover the historic Osaka Castle, Kema Sakuranomiya Park, and Osaka Mint Bureau.

Themes

Cultural, Education / Learning, Nature & Wildlife

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