Land of the Samurai - On The Go Tours
Discover Japan’s cultural treasures and modern marvels on this 12-day adventure from Tokyo to Osaka. Visit historic temples in Asakusa and Kamakura, take in the iconic Shibuya Crossing, and enjoy views of Mount Fuji from Lake Kawaguchi. Ride the bullet train to Kyoto to see the Golden Pavilion and explore the Geisha district of Gion. Continue to Hiroshima to visit the Peace Park and take a ferry to Miyajima Island with its famed floating torii gate.
From price is based on 30 May- 25 July 2026
Itinerary
Tokyo (4 nights), Lake Kawaguchi (1 night), Kyoto (2 nights), Hiroshima (2 nights), Kyoto (2 nights) , Osaka
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Not included in trip price: Entrance Fees: USD40-50pp, paid in USD.
Travel Dates
Specific travel dates apply
*Per person, twin share
12 Days From
$6,620*
Includes
Accommodation: 11 nights 3 star (includes 1 night traditional Japanese Inn).
Trip Leader: escorted by a licensed English speaking Japanese tour guide.
Transport: buses, trains and bullet trains including Suica swipe card; Ferry to Miyajima Island and cable car to the top of Mt Misen.
Meals: 7 Breakfasts and 1 Dinner.
Tour Highlights: Tokyo - Explore Sensoji Temple district and temple, Harajuku, Takeshita Street, Meiji Shrine and Shibuya Crossing; Kamakura - Visit the Big Buddha Statue, Hokokuji Zen Temple and the Bamboo Forest with its delightful village atmosphere; Lake Kawaguchi in Fuji Hakone Izu National Park - Marvel at the spectacular mountain scenery and views of famed Mt Fuji; Stay in a ryokan - Sample Japanese hospitality, bathe in natural hot springs, wearing a Yukata (casual Kimono);Kyoto - UNESCO Listed Nijo Castle, Sanjusagen-do Temple with its 1000 life-like statues and Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Temple); Kyoto - Take part in a walking tour of the renowned Geisha district (Gion), with its ancient cobbled streets, streams, bridges and quaint tea houses and the opportunity to see Geisha and Maiko en route to their next engagement; UNESCO Listed Himeji Castle - Visit the towering 6 story structure is the best preserved and largest of all the castles in Japan; Hiroshima - Tour Peace Park, Peace Memorial Museum, UNESCO Listed A-Bomb Dome and Children's Peace Monument (with thousands of paper cranes from children around the world); Enjoy Miyajima Island with its UNESCO Listed iconic Red Torii Gate (Itsukushima shrine) standing in the sea; Cable to the top of Mt Misen - The highest peak on Miyajima for spectacular views of the Seto Inland Sea, some 150 islands and Hiroshima