Japan: Land of the Rising Sun
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Japan
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Day 2: Tokyo
Meet your Tour Director at your destination -
Day 3: Tokyo
Tour Tokyo with an expert local guide
Visit the Harajuku shopping districtVisit the Meiji Shinto ShrineVisit the Asakusa Kannon Temple
Enjoy a sumo-style Hot Pot dinner
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Day 4: Tokyo
Visit a technology showroom
Take a tour of Akihabara Electric Town
Add this in-depth excursion:
Tokyo Tower and One Piece theme park
Take in sweeping views of the city from Tokyo Tower’s main observation deck, 145 meters up. There’s also the chance to look down (wayyy down) through the glass-floored Skywalk Window. From there, explore the games and other attractions of the Tower’s indoor theme park centered around Japanese manga series One Piece. Lunch is included, too.
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Day 5: Tokyo • Kamakura • Hakone
Travel via Kamakura to Hakone
Visit the Great Buddha of Kamakura
Visit the Hachimangu shrine
Explore Kamakura on your own
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Day 6: Hakone • Odawara • Kyoto
Travel via Owakudani and Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park to Odawara
Visit Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park
Take a cruise on Lake Ashi
Ride the Mount Komagatake cable car
Enjoy free time in Owakudani
See Odawara Castle
Travel by bullet train to Kyoto -
Day 7: Kyoto
Take a guided tour of Kyoto
Visit the Gold Pavillion
See a kimono show at the Nishijin Textile Center
Visit Nijō Castle
Tour the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
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Day 8: Kyoto • Osaka
Visit the Fushimi Inari-taisha shrine
Take a guided tour of Nara
Visit Todaiji Temple
Enjoy a Tour Director led walking tour of Osaka's Dotonbori canal street
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Day 9: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 9: Osaka • Hiroshima
Travel by bullet train to HiroshimaVisit the Peace Memorial Park and Museum
Visit Itsukushima Shrine -
Day 10: Hiroshima • Himeji • Osaka
Travel via Himeji to Osaka
Visit Himeji Castle -
Day 11: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Japan
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Day 2: Tokyo
Meet your Tour Director at your destination -
Day 3: Tokyo
Tour Tokyo with an expert local guide
Visit the Harajuku shopping districtVisit the Meiji Shinto ShrineVisit the Asakusa Kannon Temple
Enjoy a sumo-style Hot Pot dinner
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Day 4: Tokyo
Visit a technology showroom
Take a tour of Akihabara Electric Town
Add this in-depth excursion:
Tokyo Tower and One Piece theme park
Take in sweeping views of the city from Tokyo Tower’s main observation deck, 145 meters up. There’s also the chance to look down (wayyy down) through the glass-floored Skywalk Window. From there, explore the games and other attractions of the Tower’s indoor theme park centered around Japanese manga series One Piece. Lunch is included, too.
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Day 5: Tokyo • Kamakura • Hakone
Travel via Kamakura to Hakone
Visit the Great Buddha of Kamakura
Visit the Hachimangu shrine
Explore Kamakura on your own
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Day 6: Hakone • Odawara • Kyoto
Travel via Owakudani and Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park to Odawara
Visit Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park
Take a cruise on Lake Ashi
Ride the Mount Komagatake cable car
Enjoy free time in Owakudani
See Odawara Castle
Travel by bullet train to Kyoto -
Day 7: Kyoto
Take a guided tour of Kyoto
Visit the Gold Pavillion
See a kimono show at the Nishijin Textile Center
Visit Nijō Castle
Tour the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
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Day 8: Kyoto • Osaka
Visit the Fushimi Inari-taisha shrine
Take a guided tour of Nara
Visit Todaiji Temple
Enjoy a Tour Director led walking tour of Osaka's Dotonbori canal street
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Day 9: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 9: Osaka • Hiroshima
Travel by bullet train to HiroshimaVisit the Peace Memorial Park and Museum
Visit Itsukushima Shrine -
Day 10: Hiroshima • Himeji • Osaka
Travel via Himeji to Osaka
Visit Himeji Castle -
Day 11: Depart for home
See what an EF tour is really like
I will admit, I did not know much about Japan before the trip, so I did not have much to be excited for beyond simply going to a new country. The trip was amazing! The blend between culture, religion, ...Amazing Trip!!!
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Everything you get
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Airfare & transportation
Your flights—covered. Buses, trains, cruise ships, ferries and subways—covered. We take care of getting you around so you can enjoy the ride.
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Hotels
Safe, comfortable hotels with private bathrooms will be waiting for you at your destination.
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Meals
Traditional breakfasts and dinners bring local flavours to life as part of your tour experience. Lunches are left for you to discover new favourite dishes of your own.
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Entrances
Meiji Shinto Shrine; Asakusa Kannon Temple; Tokyo National Museum; Hachimangu Shrine; Lake Hakone Cruise; Mount Komagatake Ropeway; Odawara Castle; Nijo Castle; Gold Pavilion; Kiyomizu Temple; Gion Corner Performances of traditional Japanese Arts; Inari Taisha Shrine; With extension: Istukushima Shrine; Peace Memorial Museum; Himeji Castle
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Full-time Tour Director
Your dedicated Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides add cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travellers to planning and managing your tour.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travellers and their families can count on EF’s dedicated emergency service team.
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we’re there too.
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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances.
Lowest price
Program price valid for today. Program price includes all airline/travel provider surcharges, departure taxes and airport fees. Please call 1-800-387-1460 for more information.
