Best of Japan including Hiroshima - 27th March 2026 - 11 Nights

Join other Solo Adventurers on this 11-night trip of a lifetime, discovering the very best of Japan. Begin your tour in Tokyo, the city that never gets old, where tradition meets modernity and neon skyscrapers tower over historic temples. Take a day trip to the beautiful Mount Fuji, Japan’s most famous landmark. Sip on sake before spending the night in a traditional Japanese Ryokan in Takayama. Travel around on the country’s famous bullet trains. Learn the art of sushi-making in Kyoto, the former imperial capital. And finally visit Hiroshima, the world’s first atomic bomb target, now home to the stunning Peace Memorial Park.

Depart UK 26th March 2026

Day 1 – 27th March 2026- Arrive Tokyo

Upon arrival in Tokyo, you will make your way to the hotel. (Please note, you won't be able to check-in to the hotel until 1500, so if your flight arrives earlier there is the option to book an extra night at the hotel to ensure your room is ready when you arrive). Today is an arrival day so there are no planned activities. If you arrive in time, you can join your guide and the rest of the group for dinner to get to know your fellow travellers!

Day 2 – Tokyo (B)

After breakfast at the hotel, we will start a full day’s tour of Tokyo to include Asakusa, Sensoji Temple, Nakamise shopping Street, Ginza, Meiji Jingu Shrine, Harajuku, Takeshita Street.
*** Please note there are slight changes to the sightseeing today, so that it covers more of the main sights to maximise the day***

Day 3 – Tokyo (B,)

After breakfast at the hotel, you will embark upon a full day tour to see the incredible Mount Fuji, Japan’s tallest peak. Overnight in Tokyo.

Day 4 - Tokyo Free Day (B)

After breakfast you will have the day at leisure. Overnight in Tokyo.

Day 5 – Nikko / Tokyo (B)

After breakfast, you will be travelling to Nikko, a small but beautiful city in Japan’s Tochigi region. Here you will be given a private guided tour of the area and learn about the Edo Period, for which this area is famous. Overnight in Tokyo.

Day 6 – Tokyo / Takayama (B)

After breakfast at the hotel, you will catch the bullet train to Takayama. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your Ryokan, a traditional Japanese inn where you will spend the night. You will then have an orientation tour of the town and visit a Sake Brewery. Overnight in Takayama. (**shared rooms & shared bathrooms, no single option)

Day 7 - Takayama / Kyoto (B)

This morning you will have free to visit the local market. In the afternoon, you will be transferred to the train station to catch the bullet train to Kyoto, formerly the Imperial capital of Japan and home to many classical Buddhist temples. After check-in, you will head to Gion to learn more about this area and its history. Overnight in Kyoto.

Day 8 – Kyoto (B)

After breakfast, you will be given a full day’s guided tour of Kyoto by public transport. The tour will include the Buddhist temple of Sanjyusangen-do, the UNESCO Kiyomizu Temple, Nishiki Market also known as the ‘kitchen of Kyoto’, Tenryuji Temple with its beautiful garden, and finally the Kinkakuji Temple Japan’s second most famous site. Overnight in Kyoto.

Day 9 – Kyoto (B,L)

Today you will be given a course in the art of sushi making and an insight into Japanese tea. You will have the rest of the afternoon free for more sightseeing. Overnight in Kyoto.

Day 10 – Kyoto / Hiroshima (B)

After breakfast at the hotel, make your way to Kyoto’s train station to catch another bullet train to Hiroshima. Upon arrival in Hiroshima, you will make your way to the hotel for check-in. Then you will begin your tour of the Peace Park and museum. Afterwards, we will take the ferry across to Miyajama, a small island also known as ‘Shrine Island’. Overnight in Hiroshima.

Day 11 – Hiroshima / Osaka (B)

Today you will take the train to Osaka where you will spend your final night of the tour. You will be given a short orientation on arrival.

Day 12 - 07 April 2026 - Depart Osaka (B)

Today is the last day of your tour. You will make your own way to Osaka Kansai International Airport for international flights home.

The price of the above tour is £2899.00 for all bookings made by 1st May 2025 (please enquire about a price increase after this date). The price does not include flights from the UK. I will give the go ahead to book flights once we have a minimum of 5 people paid their deposits. The sooner you book, the better deals you will be able to get on flights so it is advised to book early, especially as this trip falls within cherry blossom season. A non refundable deposit of £250.00 via bank transfer will secure you a place on the trip.
(Deposits are of course refundable if the trip gets cancelled due to government advice or restrictions on entering Japan.) Country entry information will be reviewed closer to the time and all attendees will kept UpToDate.
Travel Insurance is mandatory for all trips. Visas are not required for British passport holders, if you hold an alternative passport please get in touch. Please ensure you have 6 months validity on your passport and at least 2 blank pages.
Deposit Link:
https://buy.stripe.com/aEU7sMfED3CjaRO7yZ

Entry requirements can be viewed via the below link:
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/japan/entry-requirements

It may sometimes be necessary to make small, last-minute changes to our itineraries or hotels for reasons beyond our control. We will ensure that you are kept updated of any changes.

What’s included in the Japan tour?

· Sharing a twin room at 3-star hotels (single supplement £459.00)
· Tour of Tokyo
· Tour of Nikko
· Full-day tour of Hiroshima & Miyajama
· Train Tickets
· Entrance fees on sightseeing tours
· Meals as mentioned in itinerary (B,L)
· Baggage transfer service

What’s not included in the tour?

· International flights into and out of Japan
· Extra food and drink
· Activities during free time
. Transfers

Please note this is a fast paced tour with a lot of walking everyday.