Delve Deep: Japan 2024-25
Overview
Highlights
- Experience the Goma Ritual of consecrated fire at Fukagawa Fudo-do Temple
- Visit the Meiji Shrine in Tokyo
- Walking tour of Tokyo’s Harajuku and Shibuya districts with Trip Leader
- Visit a sake brewery in Takayama
- Visit the morning riverside markets in Takayama
- Visit Takayama Jinya
- Visit the Hida folk village
- Visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Museum
- Visit the Itsukushima Shrine on the island of Miyajima
- Visit the Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto
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- High-speed trains and public transport
Itinerary
You ready for 12 UNbelievable days of delving deep into Japanese culture? Discovering the ultra-modern, the ancient traditions and alllll the local eats – plus the weird, whacky and totally wonderful in between? We thought so. First: say konnichiwa to your fell...
Down your cup of matcha – we’re off to check out the Goma Ritual of consecrated fire at Fukagawa Fudo-do Temple this morning. Your wishes could be part of this next-level experience. Ace! Then: it’s time for the Meiji Shrine to SHINE. Tokyo’s grandest Shinto sh...
It’s your last day in Tokyo – so, you do you. Been waiting for an opportunity to shamelessly wear Mickey Mouse headwear and fan over Cinderella? An optional trip to Tokyo Disneyland is calling. Book your tix in advance to high five allll your fave characters. P...
Rise and shine – it’s an early start to get the iconic Shinkansen (bullet train FYI) to Takayama. Glue your face to the window as we zoom through the incredible Japanese Alps. Once we’ve pulled in, we'll check into our authentic AF accommodation: a traditional ...
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day – so we’ll kick things off traditional-style in the ryokan before visiting the bustling morning riverside markets. Tighten those Nike laces to explore Takayama Jinya – the last remaining government outpost from th...
Hiroshima: we’re coming for you. Make sure you grab a window seat for the real af views. That IRL feelin’? Ain’t nothing like it. This afternoon, we’ll make our way to the Memorial Peace Park and its museum. Here, we’ll discover the tragic events of 6 August 19...
All aboard the ferry to the island of Miyajima! First up, check out the incred Itsukushima Shrine. Then, we've got the whole afternoon to explore before settling in for sunset. The floating torii gate is pretty spectacular. Back in Hiroshima: use your free time...
Another day of living your best life, let’s get it! Today, we’re hitting the tracks to Japan’s traditional capital, Kyoto. Home to over 2,000 temples and shrines, this place ticks all the spiritual boxes. We’ll visit the incredible Fushimi Inari Shrine – with p...
Rise n shine travel besties, it’s time to see what Kyoto’s got to offer. And we’re delving in deep. First up: Kinkaku-ji. Alter ego: Temple of the Golden Pavilion. Zen vibes allll day. Ready to feel like you’re in an enchanted land? Arashiyama’s gonna make your...
And just when you thought your jeans couldn’t get any tighter – today we’re headed for Osaka: the foodie capital of Japan. Here, they even have a word for “scoff till you drop” – kuidaore. Let’s keep that energy with our foodie optionals for the day. Opt for a ...
Tuck into a traditional breakfast before heading out to do your own thing. It’s your chance to uncover the real Osaka – so make every second count. Thrill-seeker? Jump aboard an optional day trip to Universal Studios (just make sure you book in advance). Foodie...
After breakfast it’s sayonara to the Land of the Rising Sun and our newfound travel fam. Swap Snapchats and start planning that next adventure.
Meals: Breakfast
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Best Tour Guide every so helpful an always switched on, best part was enjoying Long Drinks on the ferry Keep up the great work
Best Tour Guide every so helpful an always switched on, best pa...
Really great tour overall, got pretty lucky with some of the activities cause they can be weather dependent.
Really great tour overall, got pretty lucky with some of the activities cause they can be weather dependent. Was not able to do black water and white water rafting o...
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Breakfasts: 11
Lunches: 0
Dinners: 3
- FYI: these are optional activities available locally. Things might change – prices are here to give you a rough idea.
- Guided tour of Izakaya nightlife: prices available locally
- Visit Tokyo Disneyland: prices available locally (booking in advance recommended)
- Full day tour of Mount Fuji and Hakone: prices available locally
- Hida beef dinner: prices available locally
- Ramen and gyoza cooking class: prices available locally
- Ramen cooking class: prices available locally
- Full day tour of Universal Studios: prices available locally
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