Highlights of Japan
14 days, 6 cities |
Why go?
In Japan, there’s something unique around every corner. It could be a centuries-old shrine, it could be a street lit entirely in neon, but it’s probably a vending machine. Immerse yourself in the past and travel into the future as you explore every side of the Land of the Rising Sun.
What you'll get
- Round-trip flights & airport transfers (or book 'em yourself)
- 12 nights in handpicked accommodations
- 12 breakfasts
- 4 dinners
- Expert Tour Director
- 24/7 support
- 2 insider tours with a local guide
- Entrance to shrines, temples, and other local attractions
Picture yourself
- Uncovering centuries of tradition at ancient temples and shrines
- Slurping ramen and popping sushi on repeat
- Wandering the neon streets of Shibuya and Dotonbori
- Traveling at 200 mph on the mind-blowing bullet train
- Cruising around a lake in the shadow of Mt. Fuji
Itinerary
Day 1: Overnight Flight
Hop on a plane bound west for Japan—where the lights are bright, the ramen is plentiful, and the shrines are shrining.
Day 2: Arrive in Tokyo
Say konnichiwa to Tokyo, home to more people, vending machines, and Michelin-starred restaurants than anywhere else. Settle in, meet your fellow travelers, and get ready to explore.
- Land at the airport and meet an EF representative.
- Transfer to your accommodations and check in.
- Meet your Tour Director and get deets on tomorrow’s schedule.
Chat with a Trip Expert!
1-800-766-2645
Monday–Thursday, 9am–7pm ET
Friday, 9am–5:30pm ET
Accommodations
We handpick every accommodation and focus on locations and properties where local culture is at your doorstep. Specific accommodations will vary based on your departure date, but these are frequently used properties for this tour.
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Reviews
Overall rating based on 308 traveler reviews
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Mari was an incredible tour guide with extensive knowledge and willingness to share her culture with us. The extra optional tours were always well worth going to. Wish we’d had more time to explore Hiroshima but other than that the tour is well worth the time and money! My...
Viví was the most amazing tour director! She constantly had outside activities for us to do as a group and had the best recommendations! The accommodations were amazing. Japan is so rich in culture and was so lucky to see so much of Japan in just 2 weeks!
I had an unforgettable time on this trip! Japan is such an incredible destination, and my group and I were so lucky to have Kanu as our guide. Whether it was navigating bullet trains, local trains, walking routes, or even figuring out the hot water machine at a convenience...
The tour of Japan was awesome and exciting! Our tour director, Maurice, was the best. He helped us out tremendously when it came to getting information about the cities, recommendations, food spots, etc. The travelers that went with me were great too. My experience was truly...
This trip to Japan was very fun and memorable. I truly fell in love with Japan and will plan to come back to Japan another time. EF Tours and our tour guide Kanupriya made this trip completely smooth and even more enjoyable. I didn’t have to worry about anything except being on...
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