Japan Adventure





From Tokyo’s lights to Sapporo’s peaks, take an adventure through Japan’s highlights

- Start
- Tokyo, Japan
- End
- Sapporo, Japan
- Destinations
- Japan
- Meals
- 8 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 6 dinners
- Transport
- Public Bus, Metro, Local Train, Bullet Train, Ropeway
- Accommodation
- Hotel (16 nights), Homestay (1 night), Ryokan Hotel (2 nights)
- Days
- 20
- Group size
- Min 1 - Max 12
- Ages
- Min 15
- StyleBasix: Simple accommodation, local transport and lots of free time
Original: Tourist-class hotels, some meals included and a great mix of included activities and free time
Comfort: Comfortable accommodation, with a relaxed pace of travel and many included meals and activities
Premium: 4+ star accommodation, exclusive premium inclusions, our most experienced leaders - Original
- Physical ratingIndicates how physically exerting a trip is, and how fit you will need to be to enjoy it. More info on physical ratings
Why you'll love this trip
- Visit the rural villages in Shizuoka and stay with a local family. Indulge in a heart home-cooked meal and learn a few tricks about Japanese cooking. Make sure to catch a glimpse of Mt. Fuji along the way!
- Explore some of Japan’s northern natural wonders. See Hell Valley’s volcanic steam, Mt Asahi’s peaks and the serene waters of Lake Shikotsu and discover the culture of Ainu people – the first indigenous group in Hokkaido.
- Treat your taste buds to a signature Okonomiyaki pancake in Hiroshima, sample Osaka's best street food and savour a signature Kaiseki dinner in a ryokan.
- Ride the rails like the locals, from lightning-fast bullet trains to scenic mountain rails offering seasonal views of cherry blossoms and autumn leaves.
- Stay in two local ryokan hotels and immerse yourself in the iconic Japanese onsens (relaxing natural hot springs).
View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2025 - 31 December 2025
Itinerary
Inclusions and activities
8 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 6 dinners
Public Bus, Metro, Local Train, Bullet Train, Ropeway
Hotel (16 nights), Homestay (1 night), Ryokan Hotel (2 nights)
Is this trip right for you?
- Japan is best explored on foot and by public transport. You’ll need to be fit enough to spend most of each day on your feet and able to handle your luggage as you navigate busy train stations. We recommend comfortable shoes and packing light.
- Japanese train connections are typically centred around major cities, so travelling to smaller towns and cities often requires passing through these larger hubs.
- This trip includes a canoeing activity which isn’t too demanding, but requires a good level of fitness to fully enjoy the experience.
- Double rooms in Japanese hotels can be smaller than you may be used to (e.g. 20 sqm). Every effort will be made to accommodate double room requests. However, during busy periods, there may be occasions when we are unable to offer a double room, so a twin room will be provided.
Dates and availability
Important notes
1. We are currently unable to offer a single supplement, airport transfers or additional accommodation in Japan due to limited availability.
2. It is essential that you pack light and compact for rail travel in Japan. Luggage size restrictions apply. Please review the ‘Packing’ section of the Essential Trip Information for more details.
3. This trip is a combination of two trips. Please review the Itinerary for details of when your fellow travellers and leader will change.
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