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
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:
Joypolis indoor theme park
Explore the attractions at Joypolis, a unique indoor theme park, at your own pace. As you immerse yourself in the VR-style arcade games and thrilling rides, you’ll also experience the culture and technology within the Japanese entertainment industry.
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Day 5: Tokyo • Kamakura • Hakone
Visit the Great Buddha of Kamakura
Visit the Hachimangu shrine
See The Great Buddha of KamakuraExplore Kamakura on your own
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Day 6: Hakone • Odawara • Kyoto
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
Tour Kyoto with an expert local guide
Visit the Gold Pavillion
See a Kimono Show
Visit Nijō Castle
Tour the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
Walking tour of Arashiyama Forest
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Day 8: Kyoto • Osaka
Visit the Fushimi Inari-taisha shrine
Take a guided tour of Nara
Visit Todaiji Temple
Travel to OsakaTake a 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 HiroshimaTour Hiroshima with an expert local guide
Visit the Peace Memorial Park and Museum
Travel by ferry to Miyajima Island
Explore Miyajima Park
Visit Itsukushima Shrine -
Day 10: Hiroshima • Himeji • Osaka
Travel to Osaka via Himeiji
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
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:
Joypolis indoor theme park
Explore the attractions at Joypolis, a unique indoor theme park, at your own pace. As you immerse yourself in the VR-style arcade games and thrilling rides, you’ll also experience the culture and technology within the Japanese entertainment industry.
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Day 5: Tokyo • Kamakura • Hakone
Visit the Great Buddha of Kamakura
Visit the Hachimangu shrine
See The Great Buddha of KamakuraExplore Kamakura on your own
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Day 6: Hakone • Odawara • Kyoto
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
Tour Kyoto with an expert local guide
Visit the Gold Pavillion
See a Kimono Show
Visit Nijō Castle
Tour the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
Walking tour of Arashiyama Forest
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Day 8: Kyoto • Osaka
Visit the Fushimi Inari-taisha shrine
Take a guided tour of Nara
Visit Todaiji Temple
Travel to OsakaTake a 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 HiroshimaTour Hiroshima with an expert local guide
Visit the Peace Memorial Park and Museum
Travel by ferry to Miyajima Island
Explore Miyajima Park
Visit Itsukushima Shrine -
Day 10: Hiroshima • Himeji • Osaka
Travel to Osaka via Himeiji
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
Benefit from added flexibility of the risk-free enrolment period
If you are currently enrolled, or enrol by 150 days prior to tour departure date on a tour with a scheduled departure date between October 1, 2022 and September 30, 2023, you will have will have the option to cancel your tour for any reason by 150 days prior to tour departure date for a full refund of 100% of the money paid to EF, including the $199 non-refundable deposit and the cost of the Global Travel Protection Plan if your payments are up to date and your account is in good standing.
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.
