Kon’nichiwa! Finally a chance to explore Japan for an amazing 2 week experience of futuristic and ancient cities with activities which will blow your mind. Experience the ancient temples, shrines and traditions which add to the culture of the country and indulge in all of the food and arcade fun as we get the best out of Japan seeing the key sights in a 2 week (14 Night) Trip.
What’s included in the package:
*Accomodation - Shared Room/Own Room for 14 night stay across 4 different hotels
*All Breakfasts
*Airport Pickup and Transport around Japan and Cities
*All 18 activities as listed below (Including guided day trips to Nagano, Mt Fuji and Nara)
What’s not included:
*Flights to Japan
*Other Meals and Expenses
*Optional activities not listed below
18 Activities Included and more:
*Tokyo Guided Tour with local: Temple, Shrine Visits, Key Areas
*Sushi Making Class
*Team Lab Planets Immersive Experience
*Nagano Day Trip - inc Snow Monkeys, Hot Springs and more
*Mt Fuji and Hakone Day Trip - Many Views of Mt Fuji and more
*Osaka City Tour - Osaka Castle Tour and more
*Karaoke Night
*Universal Studios Entry Ticket and Travel
*Tea Ceremony X 2 in Osaka and Kyoto
*Mino Forrest Walk with Waterfall
*Overnight stay in Buddhist Temple with meditations, night temple walk and morning prayer meditation
*Geisha night tour of Kyoto
*Bamboo forest trip
*Golden Pavilion temple visit
*Bowling Night
*Nara Daytrip - Nara Park, Temples and Shrines
*Fushimi- Inari Visit
*Samurai Sword Weilding Experience
*NOTE - We will have 3 X Day Trips as above so a total of 7 locations in Japan we will visit
7 Places we will visit in Total
TOKYO - 5 Nights (Including Day Trip to NAGANO and HAKONE), OSAKA - 3 Nights, KOYOSAN temple stay - 1 Night, KYOTO - 5 nights (Including Day Trip to NARA)
We will arrive in Tokyo and check into our hotel with some time to rest after the long travel, we will then check out the local area and head to Asakusa to experience the old Tokyo atmosphere immersing ourselves in some Tokyo Culture and grab some food.
Day 2 - Tokyo Day Tour: Temples and Key Areas
We will do a day tour starting late morning by a local guide who will take us to see the sights such as: Senso-ji Temple, Meiji Shrine, Harajuku, Shibuya Crossing and after head to Shinjuku for some food and checking out one of the tiny bars.
Day 3 - Sushi Class and Electric CIty
Today we will head to a Sushi Class to make our own Sushi we can have for lunch and after that we can check out the fabulous Team Lab Planets immersive experience. After that we will check out the Electric City to experience the arcades, maid cafes and Japanese phone booths.
Day 4 - Nagano (Day Trip)
Our first full day out as we check out the amazing Nagano, where we will see the famous snow monkeys of Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park, Visit the Zenko-ji Temple, explore the charming hot spring towns of Shibu Onsen and Yudanaka and take a dip in the many hot springs and more.
Day 5 - Mt Fuji/ Hakone (Day Trip)
A memorable day trip as we head to the Majestic Mt Fuji on a private tour as we stop at various spots for the best views of Mt Fujia and lakes including in front of the iconic Chureito Pagoda. We will also explore the many amazing landscapes in the town of Hakone.
Day 6 - Arrive in Osaka - Mino Forest Walk and Tea Ceremony
Our final morning in Tokyo before we head to our next destination by Bullet Train to Osaka. After dropping our bags off we will head to Mino Forest for a trail walk and to see an amazing waterfall, on our return we will finally embark on the popular tea ceremony. Then explore the area which is known for it’s food and nightlife where can do some Karaoke in the evening!
Day 7 - Osaka Tour
Today we will have a guided tour of Osaka including the famous Osaka Castle with a tour, Markets with time for shopping. Later heading to the canal area of Dotonbori known for some of the best food in the country.
Day 8 - Universal Studios Japan
Today is a day of fun as we head to one of the worlds famous theme parks Universal Studios, with the recent addition of Super Mario World, in the full day we will explore all the areas such as Jurassic Park in this Hollywood Themed theme park to ride the many rides and see as man shows as possible and ending with the firework show.
Day 9 - Koyosan Temple Stay
We head to the mountains to beautiful Koyasan, for a once-in-a-lifetime experience - staying overnight in a 1,000-year-old Buddhist Temple! We will be taught meditation by the monks, served their traditional food. The temple is set in beautiful grounds and Japanese style accomdation. Spend a peaceful night here bathed in the tranquillity of the temple.
Day 10 - Kyoto and Geisha Night Tour
Start the day with most Zen experience ever - watching the Buddhist monks perform their morning prayers and fire ceremony. After the ceremony the monks serve us breakfast, before we travel to the spiritual heart of Japan – Kyoto. We head to our final destination stay in Kyoto, this evening we head on one of Japan’s mysterious Geishas with a tour of the Gion district.
Day 11 - The Bamboo Forest and Kyoto Landmarks
Today is the day we check out the incredible Bamboo forest and other Kyoto sights such as the Golden Pavilion and Monkey Park. After that we can head to a sushi restaurant and check out the arcades in Kyoto.
Day 12 - Nara (Day Trip)
Today we had to Nara to see the famous Nara Park with the sacred deers, you can feed them and they also bow to you. We will also visit Kofuku-ji Temple, Todai-ji Temple and Kasuga Grand Shrine to see they key highlights of Nara.
Day 13 -FREE DAY in Kyoto
Today you will be able to spend the day as you please to do what you wish in Kyoto or if you wanted to visit one of the surrounding areas or day tour in Japan.
Day 14 - Fushimi-Inari and Samurai Experience
Today we will head to the Fushimi Inari Shrine surrounded by its endless red Torii gates. Then the unique experience of being trained by a Samuarai Master. The sensei will teach you how to wield a traditional sword and then slice through bamboo mats like a real warrior.
Day 15 - Travel Home
We will check out of the hotel and catch the Bullet Train to Tokyo Airport where we will get our flight back home.
Accomodation
You will be staying at 4 different hotels, all breakfast included and you will have a room to share or own room at additional cost in a mixture of 3 star and 4 star hotels. You will be staying at:
APA Hotel Asakusa Eikme - Tokyo (5 Nights)
Hotel Brighton City Osaka Kitahama -Osaka - (3 Nights)
Temple Stay - Koyosan Shukubo Saizenin -Koyosan (1 Night)
*Note this will be only accommodation which will be sharing as a two only due to availability, we will aim to put people together same sex and someone can always sleep in the lounge area also so can keep sleeping rooms separate.
Sometsu Fresca Inn -Kyoto (5 Nights)
Visa and Entry Restrictions
No Visa needed from UK (Please Check if you have a different country of origin)
Requirements for trip
- In line with the values of the group, taking responsibility for themselves and ability to step out their comfort zone to learn new skills and give things a go, punctuality and to go with the flow of the group, whilst being able to do your own thing on free days without depending on others
- Moderate levels of fitness for a couple of nature trail walks which are not challenging
- Open minded and willingness to try new activities and experience a new culture
Flights
You will need to get your own flights to Japan, we recommend British Airways (only company who fly direct). We can head together on this one, but feel free to get your own flight and we can see you in Tokyo at the hotel (let me know flight arrival).
Outbound - Saturday 6th Sept - British Airways
LHR 09:20am -> HND 7:00am (Tokyo on Sunday 7th Sept)
Inbound - Sunday 21st Sept - British Airways
HND 1:05pm -> LHR 7:55pm (UK on Sunday 21st Sept)
Approx cost - £1,200 (March 2025)
Please wait until deposit sent, place confirmed and the minimum deposits for trip before buying flights. Also feel free to buy a flight to Tokyo, and heading back to Osaka on final day as alternative as we will be near that airport on final day
Other
- There will be an option to do Optional Activities such as Sumo wrestling, Go Kart street race (driving license), spa/ massages, other tea ceremonies and more.
- Please note that the schedule may change slightly, an activity may change, also hotels depending on availability but expect activities and hotels of similar value. Expect up to 20% of trip to change at most - due to availability issues or to improve the trip
- Full Documentation on every day will be provided a 2 - 3 weeks before the trip as well as a group Zoom call a week before to go through all the info. We will also provide a breakdown of activities and approx agenda 1 month before as well as set up a whats app group after the zoom call. Following the deposit feel free to email me for any questions about the trip.
COST
Total cost for the trip is £2,050 ONLY - Option for your own Room is £300 extra (Depending on availability - also note for Koyosan Temple overnight stay you will share with one other)
Deposit of £450 to hold your space, with final payment due 6 weeks before the trip.
In order to come on this trip/pay the deposit you will need to drop me an email and we will need to either have a quick chat on the phone/ apply for the trip to check this trip is right for you (unless you have been on one of the trips before).
For more details and to register email me at yourlondonlifecoach@gmail.com or message me on Meetup Messenger.