Japan: Tokyo & Beyond
9 days, 4 cities |
Why go?
In Japan, everything’s done just a biiit differently. There’s sushi—on conveyor belts. Ancient shrines—in actual lakes. And neon lights—as far as the eye can see. So, if culture shock is on your bucket list, this journey’s got you covered.
What you'll get
- Round-trip flights & airport transfers (or book 'em yourself)
- 7 nights in handpicked accommodations
- 7 breakfasts
- 3 included dinners
- Expert Tour Director
- 24/7 support
- 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
- Cruising around a lake in the shadow of Mt. Fuji
- Time traveling to old-world Japan in Kyoto
Itinerary
Day 1: Overnight flight
Hop on a plane heading west and cross the international date line, because you’ve got a big date with Japan—and all that ramen isn’t going to eat itself.
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 179 traveler reviews
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This was hands down the best trip I’ve ever had. Our tour guide Mirai is irreplaceable and needs a bonus because of the she goes above and beyond for all of us. This trip convinced me to do others and invite my friends to take part in adventures through EF as well!
I just want to give a huge thanks to EF for creating such a wonderful experience in Japan. Since it was my first time in Japan and solo traveling, it meant a lot counting with EF to make sure everything was perfect and enjoyable. One of the best parts of this was definitely the...
I love my tour guide Mari ! I learned so much about the Japanese culture
The mix of activities and locations for this trip makes it a good intro to the country. It allows for experiencing a little bit of each aspect of the culture, beginning to digest it a little, and then moving on to the next piece at a good pace. There's then ample free time in...
The overall trip felt just like that, a dream. It was impeccable, I couldn't even begin to describe it, exploring tokyo, blowing my entire budget the first day, yet when visiting Kyoto, it felt as though I was walking through the riches of history when I simply walked around...
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