16 Day Beijing to Tokyo: The Great Wall & Mt Fuji

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Trip Length

16 Days

Trip Starts

Beijing

Trip Finishes

Tokyo

Countries Explored: Japan, China

Trip Operator

G Adventures

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Feb 2025 to Dec 2026

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Affordable

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ACCJ

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Read reviews and enjoy exclusive savings on G Adventures 16 Day Beijing to Tokyo: The Great Wall & Mt Fuji. Explore two ancient nations in 16 well-packed days on this unique journey that takes you from the epic lengths of the Great Wall of China to the poetic views of Mt Fuji. Hop aboard trains and ferries and face an army of Terracotta Warriors for a historical encounter you won't soon forget. Spend nights in a traditional ryokan and a shukubo temple lodging for an authentic Japanese experience. Our CEOs will take you off the beaten track to reveal the cultural...read more

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Is Beijing top of your must-see list? Booking pre-trip accommodations will let you do Beijing your way before meeting up with the group. Stay: Dongfang Hotel

Head out of town to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall. Spend time wandering around, taking photos, and picking up souvenirs. Stay: Dongfang Hotel

Take the Beijing metro to visit the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square. Later, board a fast train to Xi'an. Stay: HNA Hotel

Visit one of China’s greatest archaeological treasures—the Terracotta Warriors. After, the day is yours to explore as you wish. Stay: HNA Hotel (L)

The ancient Xi’An City Wall was built for protection during the Tang Dynasty through to the Ming Dynasty. Your visit will start at 8:00 am and can take 1-2 hours to explore only a portion of the wall. Choose to rent a bike and hop off where you’d like to admire the views as you pedal along the 12m (39 ft) wide wall, which takes about 2 hrs to cycle along. Stay: Castle Hotel Suzhou

Start the day by exploring in the city. Visit Suzhou's famed Master of the Nets Garden, one of the most beautiful gardens in China and recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Wander around Shantang Street. In the late afternoon, ride the bullet train to Shanghai. Stay: Zhen Yue Hotel

After an orientation walk along Shanghai's famous Bund, you are free to explore the delights of this modern Chinese city. In the evening, head to the theatre for an intense acrobatic performance that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Stay: Zhen Yue Hotel

Board a flight from Shanghai to Osaka and enjoy a free night exploring the cityscape. Stay: Prince Smart Inn Osaka Yodoyabashi (B)

Journey to Mt Koya, a religious centre founded in 816 by the Buddhist monk Kobo Daishi. The train ride up the mountain is possibly one of the finest rail journeys in Japan. For the final steep ascent, switch to funicular and then hop on a bus to reach the monastery. In the evening, dine on shojin-ryori, typical vegetarian cuisine, and relax in a yukata, or kimono. Stay: Sekishoin (B/D)

Early morning offers the chance to observe the monks praying. Breathe in some fresh mountain air before a vegetarian breakfast, then start the journey back down the mountain via bus, train and funicular. Later, board a train to Hiroshima, a historically significant city, marked by the explosion of the first atomic bomb in 1945. Stay: Toyoko Inn Hiroshimaeki Shinkansenguchi Ⅱ (B)

This morning, visit the Peace Park and Memorial Museum commemorating the events of 1945. In the afternoon, take a ferry ride over to the sacred island of Miyajima to see the famous floating Torii Gate. Opt to hike around Mt Misen. Stay: Toyoko Inn Hiroshimaeki Shinkansenguchi Ⅱ

Travel to Kyoto and start exploring. Visit the impressive Nijo Castle and gardens, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the evening, explore the geisha district of Gion on a CEO-led walking tour. Stay: Prince Smart Inn Kyoto Sanjo

Enjoy a visit to the beautiful Fushimi Inari Taisha shrine and walk under the bright torii gates. Opt to shop, stroll along the riverbank, or explore another of Kyoto's many temples with free time. Stay: Prince Smart Inn Kyoto Sanjo

Travel to Hakone, a town in the hills famous for its onsens, or natural hot springs. In the evening, enjoy savouring a complex meal of traditional Japanese foods, followed by a recommended soak in the onsen. Stay: TKP Hotel & Resort Rekutore Hakone Gora (D)

Arrive before noon to Tokyo, with time to explore this energetic metropolis. Opt to visit Ueno park and the museums, Akihabara for cutting edge electronics, Harajuku for funky fashions, Ginza for the highest of the high end, walk the grounds of the Imperial Palace East Garden, or just stroll the streets, looking for the traditional life that still lies just under the modern surface. Stay: The B Asakusa (B)

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Trip Inclusions

Meet the ancient Terracotta Warriors.
Visit the Great Wall of China.
Sleep in a temple atop Mt Kōya.
Get a bird's-eye view of Mt Fuji from a cable car.
Stay in a traditional ryokan.

Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your Discover Moment: Shanghai
Your Local Living Moment: Overnight in Mount Kōya Temple, Kōyasan
Great Wall excursion and entrance (Beijing)
Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City guided tour
Terracotta Warriors excursion (Xi'an)
Master of the Nets Garden visit (Suzhou)
Shanghai orientation walk
Chinese acrobat performance (Shanghai)
Hiroshima Peace Park and Museum visit
Miyajima excursion with floating torii gate visit
Nijo Castle and gardens visit (Kyoto)
Gion walk
Fushimi Inari shrine visit
Lake Ashino-ko boat ride
Traditional ryokan stay with kaiseki meal
Internal flight
All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Hotels (13 Nights), mountain monastery (1 Night, shared facilities), traditional inn (1 Night, shared facilities)
JAPAN: Ryokan are traditional inns found across Japan. Featuring tatami floors (soft mats of woven straw), futon beds, Japanese-style baths, cotton kimono (casual robe worn to lounge around or to head to the bath), and elaborate meals (often served in the comfort of your own room), a ryokan is the perfect place to experience traditional customs and hospitality. As ryokan are usually top tier accommodations, most guests stay only one night, often to celebrate a special occasion or holiday. Don’t be intimidated by the formalities inherent to a stay at a ryokan, your hosts will welcome you the same way they do all their guests. Have fun and enjoy this relaxing opportunity to learn more about Japan’s unique customs.
Minshuku are Japan’s answer to the Western bed and breakfast. Similar to ryokan, they have traditional features like tatami floors, futon beds, and Japanese-style baths. Minshuku are often family-run, and as such they offer a great opportunity to interact with local people and learn more about the nation’s customs. More affordable and simpler than ryokan, minshuku tend to have smaller guestrooms, shared bathroom facilities, and any included meals (traditional, local, and delicious) are served in a communal dining room.
Please note that some of the traditional Japanese inns used on this tour only offer shared bathing facilities. This means that individual shower stalls will not be available, instead several shower stations are available in an open, same-sex bathing area. Shared bathhouses and onsen (hot springs) are an essential part of Japan’s culture, traditionally serving as a place for men or women to gather, relax, and discuss the days happenings.

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout except on the flight from China to Japan, local guides

4 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners

Train, local bus, air-conditioned bus, walking, metro, bullet train, plane, ferry

Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included

Trip Reviews (1) Most Recent 'Beijing to Tokyo: The Great Wall & Mt Fuji' Reviews

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A great tour of China and Japan 2 Lisa, WA, Australia, May 2018

Visited both China and Japan, the tour was well organised and saw wonderful sights. Accommodation was good and even had a stay in a monastery and a spa. Foods were great having both restaurant and street foods. Fully recommend to others.

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Beijing to Tokyo: The Great Wall & Mt Fuji

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Day 1: Beijing

Day 2: Beijing

Day 3: Beijing - Xi'an

Day 4: Xi'an

Day 5: Xi'an - Suzhou

Day 6: Suzhou - Shanghai

Day 7: Shanghai

Day 8: Shanghai - Osaka

Day 9: Osaka - Kōyasan

Day 10: Kōyasan - Hiroshima

Day 11: Hiroshima

Day 12: Hiroshima - Kyoto

Day 13: Kyoto

Day 14: Kyoto - Hakone

Day 15: Hakone - Tokyo

Day 16: Tokyo

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