14 Day Discover Japan

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Trip Length

14 Days

Trip Starts

Tokyo

Trip Finishes

Tokyo

14 Day Discover Japan Itinerary (G Adventures)

Countries Explored: Japan

Trip Operator

G Adventures

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Trip Style

Classic

Departures

Feb 2025 to Dec 2026

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Affordable

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Moderate

Guide Level

Fully Guided

Trip Code

AJDJ

Overview

Read reviews and enjoy exclusive savings on G Adventures 14 Day Discover Japan. From the towers and gadgets of Tokyo to the serenity of sacred shrines and the soaring beauty of Mt Fuji, this tour provides the perfect blend of guided excursions and free time to explore this fascinating region at your own pace. Linger in the gardens of Kyoto, shoot through the mountain air on a Shinkansen bullet train, and stay in a traditional Japanese Inn.

Itinerary

There are no activities planned until an evening welcome meeting. Please ensure you arrive on time for the welcome meeting and bring your passport so your CEO can collect the required information for your train tickets. Refer to your voucher for the most up to date welcome meeting time. Stay: The B Akasaka

Take a short train ride to Kanazawa. In the 17th century, this beautifully preserved castle town was Japan's wealthiest, and it became a thriving center for culture and arts. Stay: Garden Hotel Kanazawa

After strolling through the expansive gardens of Kenrokuen, opt to stop at the massive Kanazawa castle next door. Kanazawa is also home to many interesting museums, opt to visit one or learn more about local crafts. Loving the food in the city? Take a trip to the local seafood market to see where some of the fresh, tasty ingredients come from. Stay: Garden Hotel Kanazawa

Arrive in Takayama in the afternoon and begin taking in the beautiful scenery of this traditional city. Stay: Minshuku Iwatakan

Enjoy free time to explore this beautiful landscape. Discover traces of a feudal past in the thatched houses and rice fields. Opt to visit one of the markets or rent a bike and cycle out of the town centre and into the countryside. Stay: Minshuku Iwatakan

The large Peace Park in the centre of the city is an extremely moving place dotted with memorials of those killed by the atomic bomb and others who subsequently died. The burning flame in the park will only be extinguished when all nuclear weapons in the world have been destroyed. Take a tram ride through the city to reach Peace Park. Stay: Toyoko Inn Hiroshima-eki Shinkansen-guchi No.2

Take a short ferry ride to Miyajima Island, not far from the coast. Here, view one of the most photographed sights in Japan— the floating Torii Gate. The shrine itself dates back to the 6th century and is designed in a pier-like structure. Enjoy time to explore the island and its many shrines and temples. Sample local treats like maple leaf shaped cakes, and opt to hike up to the peak of the island, Mt Misen, to see spectacular views of the surrounding islands. Stay: Toyoko Inn Hiroshima-eki Shinkansen-guchi No.2

Continue on to Kyoto, the former imperial capital and home of the country's most treasured remnants of Japanese imperial life. Walk around Gion and perhaps catch a glimpse of a geisha going from teahouse to teahouse. Stay: Hearton Hotel Kyoto

Wander the impressive Nijo Castle and gardens before visiting Kyoto's iconic Kinkaku-ji Golden Pavilion. Stay: Hearton Hotel Kyoto

Spend a full free day discovering the Zen gardens, huge wooden temples, pagodas and shrines of Kyoto. Opt to enjoy the Zen gardens of Ryoan-ji and the Silver Pavilion, and take a leisurely stroll down the lovely Philosopher’s path to Nanzen-ji. Stay: Hearton Hotel Kyoto

Leave Kyoto and travel to Kawaguchiko arriving mid afternoon. Take the rest of the afternoon to visit the Onsen Spa at tonight's accommodation before dinner. Stay: Royal Hotel Kawaguchiko (D)

Enjoy a morning in Kawaguchiko exploring the Five Lakes region on foot. Later, travel to Tokyo by train. Stay: Sunshine City Prince Hotel (B)

Opt take in some more sights, visit the museums and gardens, or do some shopping. Meet with the group later tonight for our final dinner together. Stay: Sunshine City Prince Hotel

Depart at any time. We highly recommend booking post-accommodation to fully experience this vibrant city.

Trip Inclusions

Experience the past in Takayama's folk village and Kyoto's historic centre.
Explore Nijo Castle.
Lose yourself in the picturesque Kenroku-en Garden.
Marvel at iconic Mt Fuji and Miyajima's floating torii gate.

Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your Wellness Moment: Onsen Spa Visit, Kawaguchiko
Your Discover Moment: Tokyo
Higashi Geisha District visit
Kenroku-en garden visit
Nagamachi Samurai District walk
Hida No Sato folk village visit
Hiroshima Peace Park and Museum visit
Miyajima Island excursion
Nijo Castle and gardens visit
Kinkaku-ji Golden Pavilion visit
Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine visit
Lake Kawaguchiko (Five Lakes Region) walk
Kaiseki dinner
Japan Rail (JR) pass (14 days)
All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Hotels (10 Nights), traditional inns (1 Night), traditional inns with shared facilities (2 Nights)
Japan is one of the most populous countries in the world and space is at a premium. Therefore, hotels rooms are small! Additionally, most Japanese hotels do not have designated non-smoking rooms. Therefore, we ask hotels to deoderise rooms before check in. Please note rooms for couples usually still have two twin beds in Japan. Rooms with one large Queen or King bed are not common.
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.

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1 breakfast, 1 dinner

Bullet train, tram, ferry, public bus, walking

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 'Discover Japan' Reviews

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Explore amazing Japan! 12 Angela , VIC, Australia, Jul 2017

This G Adventures Tour is highly recommended for first time travellers to Japan wishing to enjoy the highlights within a short time frame. Whilst the tour is guided, there is sufficient flexibility allowing for free time to discover popular sightseeing spots, shopping and restaurants independently or with fellow travellers. This fully escorted tour ...read more

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Day 1: Tokyo

Day 2: Tokyo - Kanazawa

Day 3: Kanazawa

Day 4: Kanazawa - Takayama

Day 5: Takayama

Day 6: Takayama - Hiroshima

Day 7: Hiroshima

Day 8: Hiroshima - Kyoto

Day 9: Kyoto

Day 10: Kyoto

Day 11: Kyoto - Fujikawaguchiko

Day 12: Fujikawaguchiko - Tokyo

Day 13: Tokyo

Day 14: Tokyo

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