Japan Explorer

Uncover Japan in-depth on this 10-day exploration from Tokyo to Kyoto! Get set to tantalize your taste buds with Japanese street food, sushi, and Sake in the capital city. Wander through the historic war ruins from Hiroshima’s atomic bomb attack. Explore Kyoto like a local. Witness Japan’s iconic attractions including Nijo Castle, Mt Fuji, Shinjuku, and Miyajima Island. Travel in style with bullet trains, gondola rides and boat trips to ensure you get the most out of your adventure!

Duration

Destination

Start/Ends in

10 Days

Japan

Tokyo / Kyoto

Hotels

Group Size

Age Requirement

4 & 3 Star

4-18 People

18+

Trip Rating

Trip Theme

Departs

4.7

11 reviews

Classic,Discovery

All Year Round

Why You’ll Love This Tour

  • Explore the unmissable highlights of Japan from Tokyo to Kyoto and Hiroshima on this 10-day adventure.
  • Enjoy extended two-night stays with extra free time in the major cities and towns, so you can embrace each city and its culture like a true local.
  • Stay in carefully selected accommodation with traditional onsens and spas at your disposal! Plus, breakfast is included in the tour package each morning.
  • Take a day trip to the romantic Miyajima Island to explore the famously floating Torii Gate, Shrines and breath-taking 360-degree views of the inland sea.
  • Spend a day embracing the beauty of Mt Fuji as you cruise along Lake Ashinoko on a scenic boat tour.

Sights Visited on This Tour

The two most prominent buildings of the Garan are the Kondo Hall and the huge Konpon Daito Pagoda. The Hall is a large wooden temple hall where major ceremonies are held.

Hugged by Mount Fuji and Lake Ashi, Hakone is a scenic town in the Japanese countryside. It is most famous for its red torii gate and Shinto shrine.

A modern city on Honshu Island, was largely destroyed by an atomic bomb during World War II. Today, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park commemorates the 1945 event.

Spacious market with vendors selling street food, fresh produce & shellfish, plus souvenirs. An amazing place to spend splendid times in a peaceful area full of locals.

Kyoto is the cultural heart of Japan, brimming with Buddhist temples, Shinto shrines, and dazzling gardens and palaces. It is the best city to experience Japan's cultural nuances.

A small island in Hiroshima Bay, it is known for its forests and ancient temples. Just offshore, the giant orange Great Torii Gate is partially submerged at high tide.

A Buddhist temple complex perched on Mount Koya, Koyasan is considered one of the most sacred sites in Japan. It is also a scenic retreat with its epic mountain views.

This sacred area is home to the mausoleum of Kobo Daishi, founder of Shingon Buddhism. The cemetery is an important center for Japanese culture and a photogenic spot.

The large port city of Osaka is one of the trendiest cosmopolitan urban centers in Japan. It is a traveler's hub with vibrant nightlife and top-notch international cuisine.

Once a significant military base, Osaka Castle is a historic landmark and graceful touch to the city's skyline with brilliant architecture and beautifully manicured gardens.

This museum is dedicated to documenting the atomic bombing of Hiroshima in World War II. The museum was established in August 1955 with the Peace Memorial Hall.

The Hiroshima Peace Memorial is the only building that remains intact at the explosion site of the atomic bomb. It pays homage to the victims with its half-demolished state.

The mountainous Takayama town is an idyllic place nestling Japan's age-old traditions and rural charm. Hida Folk Village is one of its highlight attractions.

Japan’s busy capital mixes the ultramodern and the traditional from neon-lit skyscrapers to historic temples. The Imperial Palace sits amid large public gardens.

Tour Inclusions

Accommodation

4 & 3 Star Hotels, Japanese-style Ryokans

Meals

9 Breakfasts

Transportation

Train, local bus, luggage transfers

Train

Express/bullet train, local & mountain train

Tour Guiding

Services of experienced local Travel Talk Tour Leader

Free Wi-Fi

Complimentary hotel Wi-Fi access (where available)

Sightseeing

Tokaido Checkpoint
Hakone Shrine
Morning Market
Merchant House
Takayama Jinya Building

Peace Museum
Peace Park & A Bomb Dome
Miyajima Island
Itsukushima-jinja Shrine

Mt Misen
Kiyomizu-dera
Imperial Palace
Nanzenji Temple
Shosei Strolling Garden

Nishiki-Koji Market
Gion Corner cultural centre
Ryoanji Zen Garden
Tenryuji Temple
National Museum

What is NOT included?

What is NOT included?

- Any flights not mentioned above
- Travel Insurance
- Meals not stated above
- Items of a personal nature

- Tips and gestures
- Entrance fees to the sights and museums
- Optional activities
- Other services not stated in the itinerary

Dates & Rates

All prices are per person, based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers not wishing to pay a single supplement will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender.

The prices listed below will be automatically applied when you book for 2 or more passengers. Solo travellers will receive 45% discount.

All prices are per person, based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers not wishing to pay a single supplement will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender.

The prices listed below will be automatically applied when you book for 2 or more passengers. Solo travellers will receive 45% discount.

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Accommodation

METROPOLITAN IKEBUKURO
Tokyo
4 Star

A centrally located hotel, only a few steps away from the train station. The contemporary design hotel features a SPA and fitness center.

CANDEO HOTELS SHIMBASHI
Tokyo
4 Star

A perfectly located hotel with modern interiors. Services include an SPA & Wellness center and an on-site restaurant.

CANDEO HOTELS UENO KOEN
Tokyo
3 Star

Candeo Ueno is located only a few steps away from the Ueno Park. Rooms are equipped with flat screen tv and electric kettle.

KOKO HOTEL PREMIER NIHONBASHI HAMACHO
Tokyo
3 Star

The hotel is centrally located, just a few steps away from the main attractions. Guests will enjoy spacious & elegantly designed interiors.

TOBU HOTEL LEVANT
Tokyo
4 Star

An elegantly furnished city hotel, offering a comfortable stay to the guests with it's proximity to the public transportation.

YUTOWA HOTEL
Hakone
4 Star

Located only steps away from Hakone Gora Park, Yutowa Hotel features an on-site restaurant, a hot-spring bath & free parking.

HIDAMARI ICHINOYU
Hakone
Ryokan

A peaceful ryokan, offering the guests rooms with private open-air hot-spring baths, special Yukata sleeping robes and slippers.

HIGHLAND HOTEL
Hakone
4 Star

Situated in a forest, Highland Hotel offers an unforgettable stay with its hot spring bath, SPA and wellness center. All rooms are equipped with flat-screen TV, refrigerator, and electric kettle.

TONOSAWA ICHINOYU HONKAN
Hakone
Ryokan

A cozy accommodation offering the guests a serene atmosphere. During your stay, you can savor your tea with stunning Hayakawa River Valley views.

WAT HOTEL & SPA
Takayama
4 Star

Guests can make use of the hot spring bath. An off-site fitness centre, 4-minutes away on foot, is available free of charge.The hotel is located 2km from Hida Minzoku Mura Folk Village.

MERCURE HIDA HOTEL
Takayama
4 Star

Mercure Hida offers the guests a comfortable stay with its contemporary design rooms with tea/ coffee maker and an on-site hot-spring bath.

CHISUN GRAND HOTEL
Takayama
4 Star

A centrally located city hotel that features comfortable rooms equipped with kettle and an-site wellness center.

HOTEL WING INTERNATIONAL
Takayama
3 Star

A perfectly located hotel, where guests can enjoy an on-site hot spring bath. All rooms are equipped with flat screen tv & fridge.

HOTEL SPA ALPINA HIDA
Takayama
4 Star

Alpina Hotel is situated only a few steps away from public transportation. Guests will have access to the on-site hot-spring bath during their stay.

SOTETSU FRESA INN EKIMAE
Hiroshima
4 Star

Located on Peace Boulevard and overlooking Peace Memorial Park and the Motoyasu River, this hotel right in the city center. It has 2 top-floor restaurants and a bar.

HOTEL MYSTAYS HEIWA KOEN
Hiroshima
4 Star

Hotel Mystays offers its guests a comfortable stay with its spacious & modern-design rooms equipped with flat screen tv & kettle.

SMILE HOTEL
Hiroshima
4 Star

Located in the heart of Hiroshima, Smile Hotel offers the guests a pleasant stay. Hotel features an on-site restaurant.

HIROSHIMA WASHINGTON HOTEL
Hiroshima
3 Star

A charming hotel in Hiroshima, offering air-conditioned rooms equipped with flat-screen TV, electric kettle and safe box.

CANDEO HOTEL
Hiroshima
3 Star

With its rooftop open-air bath, indoor bath & sauna, Candeo Hotel has everything for a relaxing stay.

HOTEL VISTA PREMIO
Kyoto
3 Star

Situated few steps away from Shiyakusho-mae Station and Kamogawa River, the hotel offers a perfect location. Modern-designed rooms are equipped with an air purifier/humidifier, a fridge and a flat-screen TV.

OYADO NONO
Kyoto
4 Star

A centrally located hotel featuring an indoor & outdoor bath, sauna and cold water bath. The rooms come with flat secreen tv, fridge and kettle.

Accommodation
Tokyo
METROPOLITAN IKEBUKURO
4 Star
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Tokyo
CANDEO HOTELS SHIMBASHI
4 Star
Accommodation
Tokyo
CANDEO HOTELS UENO KOEN
3 Star
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Tokyo
KOKO HOTEL PREMIER NIHONBASHI HAMACHO
3 Star
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Tokyo
TOBU HOTEL LEVANT
4 Star
Accommodation
Hakone
YUTOWA HOTEL
4 Star
Accommodation
Hakone
HIDAMARI ICHINOYU
Ryokan
Accommodation
Hakone
HIGHLAND HOTEL
4 Star
Accommodation
Hakone
TONOSAWA ICHINOYU HONKAN
Ryokan
Accommodation
Takayama
WAT HOTEL & SPA
4 Star
Accommodation
Takayama
MERCURE HIDA HOTEL
4 Star
Accommodation
Takayama
CHISUN GRAND HOTEL
4 Star
Accommodation
Takayama
HOTEL WING INTERNATIONAL
3 Star
Accommodation
Takayama
HOTEL SPA ALPINA HIDA
4 Star
Accommodation
Hiroshima
SOTETSU FRESA INN EKIMAE
4 Star
Accommodation
Hiroshima
HOTEL MYSTAYS HEIWA KOEN
4 Star
Accommodation
Hiroshima
SMILE HOTEL
4 Star
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Hiroshima
HIROSHIMA WASHINGTON HOTEL
3 Star
Accommodation
Hiroshima
CANDEO HOTEL
3 Star
Accommodation
Kyoto
HOTEL VISTA PREMIO
3 Star
Accommodation
Kyoto
OYADO NONO
4 Star

Tour Reviews

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4.7/5 11 reviews
  • Accomodation 4.73
  • Transportation 5
  • Value for Money 4.73
  • Guide 4.82
  • Overall 4.73

Jeanette Sharples

We did the 10 day Japan trip in March 2024. I cannot fault a single thing with this trip. The itinerary, the accommodation and the transport was perfect. Our tour guide Pepijn was top-class. His knowledge of the history of everywhere we went brought it all to life, and his calm personality and willingness to help anyone in the group with whatever they needed was great. I would definitely love to do another tour with Pepijn! And another tour with Travel Talk!

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Why You’ll Love This Tour

  • Explore the unmissable highlights of Japan from Tokyo to Kyoto and Hiroshima on this 10-day adventure.
  • Enjoy extended two-night stays with extra free time in the major cities and towns, so you can embrace each city and its culture like a true local.
  • Stay in carefully selected accommodation with traditional onsens and spas at your disposal! Plus, breakfast is included in the tour package each morning.
  • Take a day trip to the romantic Miyajima Island to explore the famously floating Torii Gate, Shrines and breath-taking 360-degree views of the inland sea.
  • Spend a day embracing the beauty of Mt Fuji as you cruise along Lake Ashinoko on a scenic boat tour.
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