• Three ladies in a kimono walking under Torii gates at the Fushimi Inari Shrine.

Delve Deep: Japan

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Trip overview

TRIP VIBE = iconic sights and in-depth adventures with a local Trip Leader. Don’t just want to see Japan, but EXPERIENCE it? In all its ancient, futuristic, kooky, incredible glory? You’re in luck. In under two weeks, this Delve Deep trip gives you the highlights and the hidden gems. The culture and the crazy. The ultra-modern and the historic. The scenery and the cities. And all the ramen, okonomiyaki, udon, katsu, yakitori and sake your fat pants can handle (you packed those, right?). This is your insider guide. Japan is waiting.

Tales from Topdeckers

Trip itinerary

  1. Tokyo (Japan)

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    You ready for 12 UNbelievable days of delving deep into Japanese culture? Discovering the ultra-modern, the ancient traditions and alllll the local eats – plus the weird, whacky and totally wonderful in between? We thought so. First: say konnichiwa to your fellow explorers. Then: we’ll kick things off with a group dinner at a local restaurant. Nihon e yokoso – welcome to Japan!

    • Meals
      • Dinner
  2. Tokyo

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  3. Tokyo

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  4. Tokyo – Takayama

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  5. Takayama

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  6. Takayama – Hiroshima

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  7. Hiroshima – Miyajima – Hiroshima

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  8. Hiroshima – Kyoto

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  9. Kyoto

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  10. Kyoto – Osaka

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  11. Osaka

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  12. Osaka

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Your Inclusions

Activities

  • -Visit the Meiji Shrine in Tokyo
  • -Walking tour of Tokyo’s Harajuku and Shibuya districts with Trip Leader
  • -Experience the Goma Ritual of consecrated fire at Fukagawa Fudo-do Temple
  • -Bullet train to Takayama
  • -Visit the morning riverside markets in Takayama
  • -Visit to Hida folk village
  • -Sake tasting at a local brewery
  • -Visit Takayama Jinya
  • -Visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Museum
  • -Okonomiyaki dinner experience in Hiroshima
  • -Visit the Itsukushima Shrine on the island of Miyajima
  • -Visit the Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto
  • -Visit the Nishiki food market in Kyoto
  • -Visit Kinkaku-ji Temple in Kyoto
  • -Visit the Arashiyama bamboo forest
  • -Visit Tenryu-ji Temple and Garden
  • -Orientation walk of Dotonbori Market with Trip Leader
  • -Group karaoke experience in Osaka

Accommodation

-9 nights in hotel-style accommodation (twin or double), 2 nights in traditional ryokan

Transport

High-speed trains and public transport

Your Options

FYI: these are optional activities available locally. Things might change – prices are here to give you a rough idea.

-Full day tour of Mount Fuji and Hakone: prices available locally

-Hida beef dinner: prices available locally

-Ramen and gyoza cooking class: prices available locally

Other information

Luggage transport

On this trip you’ll be travelling like a local – including riding the Shinkansen (aka bullet train)! Because carriage space is limited on Japanese trains, we’ll transport your luggage between Tokyo and Takayama and Takayama and Kyoto. You’ll just need to bring a small overnight bag to cover you for these nights.

 

Optional activities

All optional activities are subject to availability, but there’s *always* something lit to do in Japan! As it’s a popular place, you’ll need to pre-book Your Options in the Topdeck Travel app at least two weeks before your trip starts.

 

Hotels

FYI hotel rooms can be a lil’ smaller in Japan than your usual standard.

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End: Osaka

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