9 DAYS JAPAN TOUR - MARCH 23, 2026 TO MARCH 31, 2026 - SOLD OUT

If you missed the opportunity to travel with our group to Japan this month (March 2025), then here's another opportunity for you to travel with friends to see this incredible country on March 23, 2026. This is right in the midst of their cherry blossom season where you will see thousands of cherry trees in full bloom as you explore these three beautiful cities of Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto.

Escorted Package Includes
Flights Los Angeles-Tokyo, Osaka-Los Angeles
Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices
7 nights First Class accommodations
3 nights Tokyo
2 nights Osaka
2 nights Kyoto
Hotel taxes, fees & service charges
Hotel porterage
All transfers included only with airfare purchase on package arrival & departure dates†
High-speed bullet train: Tokyo-Osaka
10 meals: 7 breakfasts, 3 dinners
Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout
Entrance fees per itinerary
Special Features
Tour dazzling Tokyo, a city of ancient traditions coupled with state-of-the-art technology
View the serene Meiji Shrine honoring the first Emperor of modern Japan and his Empress
Board the famous shinkansen, or "bullet train" that whisks you from Tokyo to Osaka
In Osaka, walk through bustling Kuromon Market, with vendors selling fast-food Japanese-style
Visit dramatic Osaka Castle with its extraordinary collection of art, armor and collectibles
Discover Kyoto, founded in the 8th century, one of the early capitals of Japan
Marvel at the Fushimi Inari Shrine, with its endless arcades of vermilion colored torii
Stand before the celebrated gold-gilded Kinkaku-ji Temple, known as the "Golden Pavilion"
†Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates
Is This Trip Right for You?
Pace: Expect 3-4 hours of walking every touring day sometimes at a brisk pace, as well as considerable time standing. Due to specific drop off and pick up points, additional walking to and from sights may be necessary.
Terrain: On this tour, you may need to walk on uneven and challenging terrain, navigate steep steps or slopes, and encounter cobblestone streets.
Transportation: Japan is known for its excellent public transportation network, which is used to travel between destinations on this program. This may require walking at a rapid pace for extended periods, including navigating stairs, to keep to the trains' precise schedules.
Uniqueness of Destination: Your Japanese Tour Manager comes from a culture of hierarchy and discipline, often translating to a regimented, punctuality-driven persona. They are polite, efficient, and are likely to use silence and body language to communicate as much as words. Understanding this during your visit can make your experience more enjoyable, and you will depart with a greater understanding of Japan.
Things to Consider: Please be aware that Japan can be an expensive destination. Food and services may be more expensive than you are accustomed to.

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COST:
Land only $3099/pp
Land & Air from LAX $4959/pp (other departure cities might be available 10 months prior to departure at add. cost)
Single Supplement $800
Non-refundable Deposit $300/pp (land only); Land and air
Final Payment Date: 12/23/25
Note: Price subject to change; not guaranteed until booked.

HOW TO GET BOOKED AS PART OF OUR GROUP:
Email the following information to me at **Supra1214@aol.com**

1. Your full name as it appears in your passport
2. Your mailing address
3. Your telephone number
4. Your email address
5. Your date of birth
6. Your passport number, & expiration dates
7. Your Emergency Contact Info (Name & Phone number)
8. Type of room needed (single or double). If double, provide the same information for your roommate.
9. Signed credit card authorization (will email upon receipt of items 1-8)

PARTICIPATION IN THIS EVENT
Participants in this event should note the Liability Waiver in the PAGES section of this Meetup group. Please read it carefully. Members of this group are expected to conduct themselves in a way that is mindful and considerate of the health, safety, and welfare of themselves and other participants in any Active Friends Travel With Friends of the World Meetup activity. It is understood that you have voluntarily chosen to participate in this activity of your own free will. By joining this group and this activity, you agree to the Liability Waiver in the Pages section of this Meetup group.