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Epic Japan: Speed Trains & Street Food
9 days, Tokyo to Osaka
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Always wanted to experience Japan but felt it was pricy? No longer! This super-affordable nine-day introduction to the Land of the Rising Sun is the solution. Travel by train to introduce yourself to Tokyo nightlife, the famous geisha district of Kyoto, and the gorgeous mountainous region of Hakone. Experience the country's quirky side as well, with activities and free time alike. Discover Japan with a group of like-minded adventurers and you'll never want to come home.
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Trip Code: AJTO
Is this tour for me?
Travel Style: 18-to-Thirtysomethings
Fast, fresh, and fun adventures that never slow down, made for young, budget-minded travellers.
Service Level: Basic
Simple and clean hotels and hostels; affordable public and private transport; lots of optional activities.
Physical Rating: 2 - Light
Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
Trip Type: Small Group
Small group experience; Max 18, avg 14
Age requirement: 18-39
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Itinerary Notes
Luggage size restriction – Effective from May 2020 onwards
All G Adventures tours in Japan use the world-famous Shinkansen bullet trains, which have a restriction on maximum luggage size. Your luggage must be less than 160cm in total. This is roughly the size that most airline companies consider as "carry-on baggage" and allow in overhead storage compartments.
We strongly recommend bringing a day pack or backpack to use during the day, in addition to your carry-on sized luggage. Please see “What to take” under Tour details for more information.
Itinerary
Day 1Tokyo
Arrive at any time.
Day 2Tokyo
Hit the streets of Tokyo on an orientation walk around Asakusa, including a visit to Sensoji Temple. Enjoy free time to explore Yoyogi Park, Shibuya Crossing or go shopping in the afternoon.
Day 3Tokyo
Hop on a train to Kamakura and visit the Big Buddha before relaxing on the beach. Return to Tokyo for a final night in the city.
Day 4Tokyo/Hakone
Travel to beautiful Hakone in the mountains and visit the sites with an included Hakone Pass, which allows unlimited access to the cable car, ropeway, tourist boats and other transport in the area. Enjoy an included dip in an onsen, a natural hot spring.
Day 5Hakone/Kyoto
Walk under thousands of iconic torii gates at the Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto, then enjoy free time to explore more of one of Japan's most beautiful cities.
Day 6Kyoto
Stroll through the other-worldly sprawling bamboo grove of Arashiyama, then opt to visit local temples, participate in a tea ceremony or take a calligraphy class.
Day 7Kyoto/Osaka
Enjoy an orientation walk around Osaka, then dig in with a street food crawl with the group and CEO.
Day 8Osaka
Get out and explore during free time. Opt to tour a ramen factory, visit the Osaka castle or take a day trip to Hiroshima. Get out and explore the nightlife on a final night out with the group.
Day 9Osaka
Depart at any time.
What's Included
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Your Wellness Moment: Onsen (Hot Spring) Visit, Hakone
- Asakusa orientation walk and visit to Sensoji Temple (Tokyo)
- Day trip to Great Buddha and Kamakura Beach
- Hakone Pass (includes Owakudani ropeway and Ashinoko cruise)
- Orientation walk at Fushimi Inari shrine through thousands of torii gates
- Day trip to Arashiyama mountain area and bamboo forest
- Orientation walk in Osaka
- Street food crawl
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodations
Hostels (8 nts).
Meals
No meals included
Allow USD415-540 for meals not included.
Transportation
Train, walking.
Staff & experts
Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout.
Departures
Make it a private tour
Book this tour as a private departure, with your own CEO and all the benefits of a G Adventures group tour.