Japan 10 Classic Day Tour
Japan 10 Classic Day Tour
Japan 10 Classic Day Tour
10 Days Starting in Tokyo and ending in Osaka
Visiting: Tokyo, Sensō-ji, Meiji Jingu, Akihabara, Yoyogi Park, Harajuku, TSUKIJI FISH MARKET, Omoide Yokocho, Robot Restaurant, Shinjuku City, Hakone, Takayama, Gion, Miyagawa Morning Market, Kyoto, Fushimi Inari Taisha, Kiyomizu-dera, Daitoku-ji, Kinkaku-ji, Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama, Dotonbori, Osaka
Tour operator:
Tour code:
10DJPT
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
6 - 22
Age range:
18-45
Special diets catered:
Meat, Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Activities:
Tour Overview
One Life Adventures is a premium youth operator, specialising in trips for travellers aged 18-45 years inclusive (at the time of travel). Japan is a magical place, where old and new collide. A country full of incredible natural beauty, futuristic cities of neon, world-renowned food, and a culture steeped in tradition, it has a way of enveloping you from the moment you step off the plane. Voted the #1 tour worldwide, we are incredibly proud of this trip! We’ve rounded up the best of the best and cultivated a 10 day itinerary that shows you the ultimate highlights of Tokyo to Osaka. Learn how to hand roll sushi, take a Kendo class with a descendent of a real samurai warrior, watch enormous robots dance in Tokyo, search for Geisha’s in Kyoto’s Gion District, explore incredible temples, try world renowned food and stay overnight in a real, traditional Japanese temple. This will be the trip of a lifetime.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 — Arrive In Tokyo!
Location: Tokyo, Sensō-ji
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Sakura Hotel
Meals Included: Dinner
Touch down Japan! Welcome to the land of culture, a country with majestic mountains, crazy neon lights, world-class food & ancient and fascinating history. A land where the sake is hot or cold, where the sun glistens off the snow-covered peaks, where incense floats around temples and shrines & where the technological advances take the world by storm. Japan is a dream, a desired destination where all those leave with a newfound sense of wonder. Arrive into your traditional Tokyo designed hostel to be greeted by your tour guide. Tonight well take you out to feast on Japanese cuisines and meet the rest of your group. Once we've finished exploring, we'll head to Senso-Ji, which is one of the most important temples in Tokyo. This illustrious red temple is a feast for the senses especially when all the crowds have gone. Smell the incense and draw a fortune, visiting this temple in the evening is truly a special event
Day 2 — Explore Tokyo!
Location: Meiji Jingu, Tokyo, Akihabara, Yoyogi Park, Harajuku
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
We'll start the morning off with an orientation class. You'll learn simple Japanese customs and phrases to help you dictate your way across the country. Once we have learned all we need, we'll head out to the birthplace of Japanese teen pop culture, Harajuku. We'll then move away from all that craziness to the serenity of Yoyogi park which houses the magnificent Mei-ji Shrine. In the evening, we'll head to Akihabara - Tokyo's electric town - and be blinded by the all the neon lights and crazy shops in store. We'll challenge you all in the Sega Centre and provide you with a map with the best things to do so you can explore the area.
Day 3 — Sushi Making Class & Robot Restaurant
Location: TSUKIJI FISH MARKET, Omoide Yokocho, Tokyo, Robot Restaurant, Shinjuku City
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Today we’ll head to the world-famous Tsukiji Fish Market. Tokyo is famed for its seafood delights and this market is the birthplace of Japan’s most famous food; sushi! Once we have toured the area, we will head over to our sushi making class where sushi masters will teach you how to roll the perfect sushi and fry teriyaki! After your sushi lunch we’ll head back to the hostel for a quick freshen up before heading to the incredible Shinjuku area for an unparalleled skyline of Tokyo before a meal of Yakitori and beer down the famous Omoide Yokocho alley. After dinner, we will treat you to an incredible show like no other, where robots dance to the theme of thriller whilst lasers and lights bounce off the walls at the world-famous Robot Restaurant. Wrapping up the day viewing the world-famous Shibuya Pedestrian Crossing.
Day 4 — Travel To Hakone & Mt Fuji Viewing
Location: Hakone
Accommodation: Homestay
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today we leave Tokyo by the aptly named Romance Car to the stunning mountainous town of Hakone. After checking into our guesthouse accommodation situated in the mountains, we will spend the day exploring the surrounding areas on a variety of different transport including Cable Cars, Rope Ways and even a Pirate Ship. Why is Hakone so special? Well, not only is the food incredible but the views of Mt Fuji are pretty spectacular on a clear day. After a day of exploring and taking photos of Japan's most famous mountain, we'll arrange a typical Japanese Nabe dinner in the guesthouse and settle in to play some family games for the evening.
Day 5 — Temple Stay
Location: Takayama
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Zenkoji Temple
Today we board the bullet train, a soaring feat of engineering that throws you across the countryside. Along the way, be sure to take in the stunning mountains that pass by all the way to the UNESCO World Heritage town of Takayama. Our accommodation tonight is in a stunning Japanese temple. Never before would you have stayed in more beautiful surroundings, your bed will be on simple tatami mats. In the evening we'll head out for some traditional Sake Tasting and you can even treat yourself to some infamously tasty Hida beef. After all of that, you get a real chance for you to focus on your mindful experience as you sleep soundly in the temple.
Day 6 — Arrive In Kyoto & Gion Walking Tour
Location: Gion, Miyagawa Morning Market, Kyoto
Accommodation: Hostel
In the morning your guide will walk you around the beautiful old town and village of Takayama, we'll be sure to stop for lunch before boarding the train back to Nagoya and taking our final bullet train to Kyoto. Famous for its shrines, temples and Geishas, Kyoto is a sure fire way to find your inner peace and get lost exploring its small alleyways. In the evening, we'll walk around Kyoto's Gion district, famous for Geishas (Japan's traditional art form of entertainment), if you are lucky enough you might even spot one.
Day 7 — Kyoto Temple & Shrine Tour
Location: Fushimi Inari Taisha, Kiyomizu-dera, Kyoto
Accommodation: Hostel
Meals Included: Breakfast
We'll rise early in the morning and take the subway to Fushimi-Inari Shrine. We arrive early to escape the bustling throng of tourists and work our way through the mountain exploring corridors of never-ending red gates. After we'll make our way to Kiyomizu-Dera temple, one of Japan's most famous temples. A stunning bamboo and wooden complex that sits high on the mountainside. After coming back to the hostel and eating breakfast, you'll have the whole afternoon to explore the amazing town of Kyoto!
Day 8 — Golden Pavilion, Zen Gardens & Kendo Class
Location: Daitoku-ji, Kinkaku-ji, Kyoto
Accommodation: Hostel
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning we'll head to the incredible Golden Pavilion, a beautiful gold laden building, surrounded by lakes which showcase a stunning reflection of the building. After well head to Daitoku-Ji, a quiet group of buildings and temples, away from the main tourist districts, where you can truly channel your inner zen. In the afternoon we head to a traditional Kendo class housed in the dojo where it all began. Your authentic Bushido instructor, a descendant of a Japanese Samurai Warrior, will teach you the way of this respectful martial art, before finishing with a guided meditation reflection to finish off this incredible day.
Day 9 — Arrive In Osaka, Bamboo Forest, Food Tour & Karaoke
Location: Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama, Dotonbori, Osaka
Accommodation: Hostel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
In the morning, we'll beat the crowds and take the train to the Arashiyama district. This stunning district is flanked by mountainous valleys with a river working its way through the middle. We'll start off by wandering through the Instagram worthy bamboo forest, before climbing the steps up to Monkey Mountain. Once we make our way down, well board a private rowboat and explore the valleys the traditional Japanese way. We'll then head back to our hostel check out and make our way to Osaka! After checking in we will head out into the Dotonbori area to take you on a food tour. There is no better way to view this incredible, living, breathing city than tasting your way through it. In the evening well wrap up our tour with one final Japanese tradition - Karaoke!
Day 10 — Depart
Location: Osaka
Meals Included: Breakfast
After nursing your head from last nights antics, its time to say goodbye to your group and the new friends you have made from your tour. We hope we have shown you the best that Japan has to offer. If you're continuing your travels with us, we cant wait to see you in Sri Lanka or The Philippines, or if you're returning home, we hope we have at least inspired you to #exploremore
Want longer in Japan? Try our 14 day tour!
What's Included
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Accommodation
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
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Entrance Fees
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
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Fully Guided
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Train Tickets
What's Not Included
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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Drinks with Meals
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Travel Insurance
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Country Entry Visas
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Tipping and Gratuities
Optional Extras
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Pre-accommodation (Non-Sakura season)
1 night/2 pax
Check out our Q&As
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
All participants must be aged 18 or older
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
WiFi is available in all accommodations
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
We recommend you speak to your GP regarding the necessary vaccinations
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes, all the guides speak English
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
All the accommodations are listed on the itinerary
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
Yes, there's some free time in each destination to do some independent exploring
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
We highly recommend bringing no more than 15kg, and bringing a rucksack instead of a suitcase. The tour involves a lot of moving around and you'll be required to transfer your luggage between destinations on public transport
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Some days do include up to 10km of walking, we recommend being generally fit and well and bringing suitable footwear for this
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What is the age range of this tour?
We have an age range of 18 – 45 years of age. Most of our guests are aged between 21-35 years old are looking to experience our adventurous “flashpacking” style of travel. Our tours are perfect for people of different backgrounds to share travel experiences with like-minded fellow travellers.
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Are flights included in this tour?
International flights are not included
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
Yes we have travellers join us from all over the globe
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes, get in touch with us and we can arrange extra nights of accomodation for you at an additional cost
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
We stay in a mixture of guesthouses, hostels and even experience a real temple for one night on this trip
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
Yes, all entrance fees are included
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What is the maximum group size?
22 people
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
There is no extra cost for travellers joining us alone
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Airport transfers are not included, but we provide extremely detailed instructions in your welcome pack to help you get to and from the airports.
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How big are your group sizes?
Our groups are capped at 22 people maximum.
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Do I have to have travel insurance to come on a tour?
Travel insurance on all One Life Adventures trips is compulsory and we will check for it on tour, if you do not have travel insurance when you arrive on your tour you will not be able to continue without purchasing it.
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What's the general age range on your tours?
We have an age range of 18 – 45 years of age. Most of our guests are aged between 21-35 years old are looking to experience our adventurous “flashpacking” style of travel. Our tours are perfect for people of different backgrounds to share travel experiences with like-minded fellow travellers.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Yes, we do. We cannot guarantee single sex rooming arrangements in multi-share accommodation (e.g. shared dormitory hostels), but twin share rooms will always be single sex.
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One Life Adventures allows you to make 2 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 60 days before the start of the tour.
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One Life Adventures allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform one life adventures, 60 days before departure.
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Low Deposit
One Life Adventures requires a minimum deposit of 200 AUD per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of one life adventures charges.
Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.