Want to see even more of Japan? Our new 19-day Japan Budget Tour takes you even further off the beaten path. Whether you’re spending a peaceful night in a Buddhist temple on a scared mountain or your heart is racing while stand-up white water rafting and hiking through the breathtaking Japanese Alps- we've managed to pack in more incredible experiences than you could imagine. Any questions? Take a look at details here or contact us below :)
Take in the cityscape from the top of a skyscraper, then head back down to earth to experience one of Tokyo’s buzziest districts, Shinjuku. Cap off your first day with a relaxing trip to a local bathhouse before exploring the endless eating and drinking options on offer in Tokyo by night. Learn About Tokyo
Prepare your own sashimi breakfast under the watchful eye of a local sashimi master at Tokyo’s iconic Tsukiji fish market. Visit Akihabara – Japan’s “electric town” and finish the day with a visit to one of area’s popular maid cafes. Learn About Tokyo
Head to the Imperial Palace Gardens to unwind and drop by the Museum of Imperial Collections. For a complete contrast, visit the quirky centre of J-Pop culture in Harajuku. Wash it all down with a beer overlooking the neon madness of Shibuya. What backpacker could refuse? Learn About Tokyo
Head to Tokyo’s sumo district and learn about the fascinating history of Tokyo at the Edo-Tokyo Museum. See Japan’s National Sumo Stadium and try your hand at being a samurai at the Samurai Museum. Learn About Tokyo
Leave the hustle and bustle of Tokyo and take a train to Kamakura, the country’s medieval capital. Explore the town’s shrines and finish off at the Great Buddha statue at Kotoku-in temple. Relax by the beach and even have the option to try surfing at sunset.
Start your day with a trip on the Hakone cable car. On a clear day, you can gaze at Mount Fuji in all its glory while sampling eggs cooked Fuji-style – in the sulphuric water beneath you. Cap off the day crossing Lake Ashi on a pirate ship for some stunning views.
After taking in the morning’s mountain air, take the bullet train to Kyoto. Experience the timeless traditions of ancient Japan in Kyoto’s Geisha district before settling in for a cheap, authentic and delicious meal surrounded by wood panels and lanterns in Pontocho alley. Budget food is so often the best 🙂 Learn about Kyoto
Hike through the Arashiyama bamboo forest and the Arashiyama Monkey Park where your exertions will be rewarded with great views of Kyoto. Visit the Tenryu-ji temple and relax in the pristine gardens after a rafting adventure tour down the Hozugawa River. In the evening, come and sing your heart out at one of Japan’s favorite past times – karaoke!
Enjoy a free day (after karaoke night!) to spend at your pleasure. Why not head to Fushimi Inari where you will see shrines, shrines, and again, more shrines. This is a truly remarkable place with a whole host of shrine-covered walkways. Or spend your evening at a sake brewery! Learn about Kyoto
A day cycle around Kyoto is on the agenda! Bike round the imperial palace before continuing your journey on a bullet train bound for the West. Learn about Kyoto
Learn about the Hiroshima’s tragic past, its subsequent recovery and pacifist mission at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum. Take a ferry to the Itsukushima shrine, built on stilts above lapping water, taking in some incredible vistas.
Get immersed in another Japanese megacity, with an infinite choice for eating, drinking and entertainment. Be sure to visit Shinsaibashi and the Dotonbori riverfront in the evening. Hit the arcades and sprawling shopping malls and make sure to enjoy a dinner overlooking the water!
After a free morning in Osaka, arrive at Mt. Koya, one of the most sacred places in Japan. Sleep in a Buddhist temple and savour a traditional dinner of shojin ryori (Buddhist vegetarian cuisine).
Wake up early to watch the monk’s morning prayer. After, enjoy a traditional Buddhist vegetarian breakfast. Head to Ogimachi Village, a UNESCO world heritage site where you will spend the night inside of a historic gassho-zukuri farmhouse.
Wake up to a traditional Japanese breakfast and explore more of the beautiful Ogimachi Village before heading to Kanazawa.
Spend the day on a bike and cycle through the streets of Kanazawa. Along the way, you’ll visit Kenrokuen, Japan’s most celebrated landscape garden, as well as Kanazawa Castle, Higashi Chaya and a former Samurai District.
Spend the full day crossing this magnificent mountain sightseeing route. See the highest dam in all Japan as well as Shomyo Falls; a large waterfall that boasts Japan’s furthest drop of 350 meters. Enjoy mesmerizing views along Japan’s longest one-span ropeway.
Enjoy stand-up paddleboarding and appreciate the natural beauty that surrounds the lake. After, go for a hike in the nearby hills. You will have free time in the afternoon to explore some of the local activities before the final group dinner.
Say goodbye to your fellow Dragon Trippers and catch your train back to Tokyo to finish up or continue on your travels!
Departing | Finishing | Price | Status |
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30th Sep, 2019 | 18th Oct, 2019 | £2,609 | |
29th Jun, 2020 | 17th Jul, 2020 | £2,609 |
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