March 23 - April 3, 2026
Explore Japan from Tokyo to Kyoto, passing through Mount Fuji, Osaka, and Hiroshima. Visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites like Mount Fuji, Itsukushima Shrine in Hiroshima, and the Temple of the Gold Pavilion in Kyoto. Experience traditional Japanese tea ceremonies, premier gardens, local cuisine, and a ride on the bullet train. This tour offers a mix of history, culture, scenery, and fun.
Stroll through the bustling streets of Tokyo, where ancient temples stand side by side with modern skyscrapers. Don't miss the opportunity to explore the peaceful Arashiyama Bamboo Grove in Kyoto, where towering bamboo stalks create a serene and otherworldly atmosphere.
In Osaka, visit the impressive Osaka Castle, and take a leisurely cruise along the Dotonbori Canal, famous for its dazzling neon lights and lively entertainment. Hiroshima, with its poignant Peace Memorial Park and Museum, offers a moment of reflection and a testament to the resilience of the human spirit.
Whether you're marveling at the majestic beauty of Mount Fuji, savoring the delicate flavors of fresh sushi, or feeling the rush of the Shinkansen bullet train, this tour promises an unforgettable adventure that will leave you with a deeper appreciation for the Land of the Rising Sun.
RATES: Land Only
Starting at $7,870 per person CAD based on double occupancy
Single supplement $1,640 per person CAD
Tour Deposit $300.00 CAD
Flights: Call us for flight and airfare information from your closest airport in Canada
as we can often access flights not easily found on the Internet and offer alternatives.
Tour price includes:
- 10 nights’ accommodation based on double occupancy
- Meals: 10 breakfasts, 8 lunches and 4 dinners
- Arrival Meet & Greet guide assistance, Departure guide assistance
- All transfers and transportation are by private, air-conditioned coach (One Group transfer meeting one flight only on arrival and departure is included)
- All bullet trains - Limited Express Trains and Luggage transfers included
- Entrances and tours as noted below:
- Tokyo Full-day Tour
- Sushi-making Experience - Asakusa Tour
- Full-day Hakone Excursion
- Takayama Tour
- Full-day Kanazawa Tour
- Kaga Onsen Experience
- Kyoto Temples and Gates Tour
- Full-day Kyoto Tour
- Government/local taxes at existing rates
Exclusions in the above prices:
- All airfares, departure taxes & fuel surcharges, seat selection
- Additional charges will apply for extra transfers if anyone in the group is arriving or
departing on different flights. - Optional Tours
- Tips & Gratuities
- Travel Insurance
Changes in Government/local tax
Itinerary
Tokyo
Welcome to Japan’s capital city. Hotel rooms are available for mid-afternoon check-in.
Tokyo
Meet your Tour Director and travel companions prior to morning sightseeing in Tokyo.
Your tour starts with a visit to Meiji Shrine, a magnificent 20th-century Shinto monument set in a man-made forest. Next, visit Shinjuku Gyoen Garden. Originally dating from the early 1600s, the garden was destroyed in World War II and reopened in 1949 as a public park, home to one thousand cherry blossom trees. Today, it remains an immensely popular stop for locals and visitors alike. Last stop is the vibrant Asakusa Kannon Temple and the bustling Nakamise shopping arcade. The balance of the afternoon is at leisure.
Breakfast and Lunch
Tokyo
Enjoy the day at your leisure to explore this sprawling metropolis.
Breakfast
Tokyo - Mount Fuji Area
This morning, leave Tokyo and head south along the coast to the beautiful Five Lakes region. Take a cable-car ride (weather permitting) for panoramic views of Lake Kawaguchi and spectacular Mount Fuji, or Fujisan as the locals call it, Japan’s highest mountain. You’ll also visit Chureito Pagoda for a chance to snap your own iconic image of the pagoda with Fujisan in the background!
Breakfast and Lunch
Mount Fuji Area - Osaka
This morning, board Japan’s famous bullet train for Osaka. Upon arrival, join your Tour Director for a walking tour in Minami. Made up of Shinsaibashi, Namba, and Dotonbori, this area is home to great dining and nightlife and some of the city’s most fashionable shops and department stores.
This evening is free to explore the city on your own.
Breakfast
Osaka
Your sightseeing tour starts at the Open-Air Museum of Old Japanese Farm Houses, where traditional thatched-roof farmhouses dating from the Edo period have been restored. Be transported back in time as you explore the old architecture. Visit Osaka Castle, then enjoy the afternoon and evening at leisure. Perhaps return to Dotonbori this evening to sample local cuisine and see the sparkling neon lights.
Breakfast
Osaka - Okayama - Kurashiki - Hiroshima
This morning, drive south to Okayama and visit Koraku-en, one of the “Three Great Gardens of Japan.” The 30-acre garden features ponds, plum groves, and tea fields.
The wide lawns are believed to uplift the spirit and promote open-mindedness, are unique to Koraku-en and not a traditional feature of Japanese gardens. In Kurashiki, enjoy free time in the Bikan Historical Quarter, once the political and commercial center of the city. The canal-lined, white-washed, stone streets reflect the Edo period (1603- 1867) and are quintessentially Japanese.
Continue to Hiroshima.
Breakfast
Hiroshima
HIROSHIMA
Today’s full day sightseeing includes two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Peace Memorial Park, and Itsukushima Shrine. Start at Peace Memorial Park where you’ll visit the Peace Memorial, commonly referred to as the Atomic Bomb Dome, which is preserved and is just as it was on August 6, 1945, immediately after the bombing. You will also visit the Memorial Museum and Memorial Hall, which commemorate the lives lost that day. For lunch, enjoy the country’s legendary dish of okonomiyaki, a delicious Japanese-style savory pancake. Then, travel to Miyajima Island to visit Itsukushima Shrine, known for its beautiful floating Torii Gate.
Breakfast Lunch
Hiroshima - Bizen - Himeji - Kyoto
Drive north to Bizen, where you’ll visit a traditional pottery workshop to learn more about Bizen-yaki, one of Japan’s six ancient pottery styles dating back over 1,000 years. Stop in Himeji to visit Himeji Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and see the finest surviving example of early 17th-century Japanese castle architecture that combines function with elegance. Continue to Kyoto. This evening, you may choose an optional style of accommodation at a traditional Japanese ryokan (additional fee and pre-booking required).
ACCOMMODATION HIGHLIGHT
FUTON, ANYONE? Choose an overnight stay at a ryokan to fully immerse yourself in the Japanese culture and hospitality. Your ryokan features traditional touches like tatami mat floors, a thin sleeping mattress, and the chance to experience a Japanese-style bath – as well as the modern convenience of a private bathroom. Traditional Japanese dinner and breakfast are included in your stay. Please note that space is limited. Pre-booking and additional fees are required.
Breakfast
Kyoto
Your day begins with a visit to stunning Kinkakuji, the Temple of the Gold Pavilion, covered in shimmering gold leaf. Walk through bustling Nishiki Market, a narrow, five block-long shopping street lined by more than one hundred shops and restaurants.
Participate in a tea ceremony, a time-honored tradition, and a wonderfully choreographed ritual of preparing and serving Japanese green tea. After lunch, visit Sanjusajendo Temple, famous for its 1,001 statues of Kannon, the Buddhist goddess of mercy and Fushimi Inari Shrine is renowned for the thousands of brightly-hued Torii Gate. Then, take a walking tour through Gion, Kyoto’s most famous geisha district, and sample a local Japanese treat. Oh, deer! Consider an optional afternoon trip to the expanses of Nara Park, famous for its free-roaming deer who wander freely amid its shrines and temples.
Breakfast and Lunch
Kyoto
Full day at leisure to explore more of Kyoto’s historic sites and shrines.
Breakfast
Kyoto
Your tour ends with breakfast this morning.
Breakfast
