Japan-Land of the Rising Sun
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Japan
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Day 2: Tokyo
Meet your Tour Director at the airport -
Day 3: Tokyo
Transfer to TokyoTour Tokyo with an expert local guide
Visit the Asakusa Kannon Temple
Visit the Harajuku shopping districtEnjoy a sumo-style hot pot meal
Visit the Meiji Shinto Shrine -
Day 4: Tokyo
Take a tour of Akihabara Electric Town
Explore Electric Town on a district-wide scavenger hunt
Visit a technology showroom
Participate in a cultural activity with locals
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Day 5: Tokyo • Kamakura • Hakone
Travel via Kamakura to Hakone
Visit the Great Buddha of Kamakura
Visit the Hachimangu shrine
See The Great Buddha of KamakuraExplore Kamakura on your own
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Day 6: Hakone • Odawara • Kyoto
Travel via Owakudani and Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park to Odawara
Visit Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park
Take a cruise on Lake Ashi
Ride the Mount Komagatake cable car
Explore Owakudani on your own
See Odawara Castle
Travel by bullet train to Kyoto -
Day 7: Kyoto
Tour Kyoto with an expert local guide
Visit the Golden Pavilion
See a kimono show at the Nishijin Textile Center
Visit Nijō Castle
Visit the Fushimi Inari-taisha shrine
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Day 8: Kyoto
Take an excursion to Arashiyama
Tour the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
Explore Kyoto on your own
Add this in-depth excursion:
Nara
Explore one of Japan’s ancient capitals on your half-day guided excursion. Visit the Todaji Temple and see the Daibutsu, the world’s largest bronze Buddha. Walk through the wooded Nara Park, known as “Deer Park” because of its four-legged inhabitants. Just outside the park, visit Kasuga Shrine, one of the country’s most famous Shinto shrines. Comfortable walking shoes recommended.
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Day 9: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 9: Kyoto • Hiroshima
Travel by bullet train to HiroshimaVisit the Peace Memorial Park and Museum
Travel by ferry to Miyajima Island
Visit Miyajima Park
Visit Itsukushima Shrine -
Day 10: Hiroshima • Himeji • Osaka
Travel via Himeji to Osaka
Visit Himeji Castle -
Day 11: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Japan
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Day 2: Tokyo
Meet your Tour Director at the airport -
Day 3: Tokyo
Transfer to TokyoTour Tokyo with an expert local guide
Visit the Asakusa Kannon Temple
Visit the Harajuku shopping districtEnjoy a sumo-style hot pot meal
Visit the Meiji Shinto Shrine -
Day 4: Tokyo
Take a tour of Akihabara Electric Town
Explore Electric Town on a district-wide scavenger hunt
Visit a technology showroom
Participate in a cultural activity with locals
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Day 5: Tokyo • Kamakura • Hakone
Travel via Kamakura to Hakone
Visit the Great Buddha of Kamakura
Visit the Hachimangu shrine
See The Great Buddha of KamakuraExplore Kamakura on your own
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Day 6: Hakone • Odawara • Kyoto
Travel via Owakudani and Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park to Odawara
Visit Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park
Take a cruise on Lake Ashi
Ride the Mount Komagatake cable car
Explore Owakudani on your own
See Odawara Castle
Travel by bullet train to Kyoto -
Day 7: Kyoto
Tour Kyoto with an expert local guide
Visit the Golden Pavilion
See a kimono show at the Nishijin Textile Center
Visit Nijō Castle
Visit the Fushimi Inari-taisha shrine
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Day 8: Kyoto
Take an excursion to Arashiyama
Tour the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
Explore Kyoto on your own
Add this in-depth excursion:
Nara
Explore one of Japan’s ancient capitals on your half-day guided excursion. Visit the Todaji Temple and see the Daibutsu, the world’s largest bronze Buddha. Walk through the wooded Nara Park, known as “Deer Park” because of its four-legged inhabitants. Just outside the park, visit Kasuga Shrine, one of the country’s most famous Shinto shrines. Comfortable walking shoes recommended.
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Day 9: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 9: Kyoto • Hiroshima
Travel by bullet train to HiroshimaVisit the Peace Memorial Park and Museum
Travel by ferry to Miyajima Island
Visit Miyajima Park
Visit Itsukushima Shrine -
Day 10: Hiroshima • Himeji • Osaka
Travel via Himeji to Osaka
Visit Himeji Castle -
Day 11: Depart for home
Interested in leading this tour?
Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip airfare on major carriers; Comfortable motorcoach; Bullet train
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Hotels
7 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (9 with extension)
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Regional-style meals
Breakfast and dinner daily
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Full-time Tour Director
Your culturally connected Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Guided Sightseeing
2 sightseeing tours led by expert, licensed guides
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Entrances
Meiji Shinto Shrine; Tokyo National Museum; Hachimangu Shrine; Asakusa Kannon Temple; Lake Hakone cruise; Mount Komagatake Ropeway; Odawara Castle; Nijo Castle; Gold Pavilion; Kiyomizu Temple; Gion Corner Performances of traditinal Japanese Arts; Inari Taisha Shrine
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.
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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about your flexible options at eftours.com/peaceofmind.
