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Get to know Japan in one deeply immersive week.
Japan dazzles with its natural beauty, rich history, and distinctive cuisine. For many solo travelers, navigating the country’s language and social etiquette alone can feel overwhelming. But on this journey, you’ll spend a week exploring with other solo travelers, and an expert Tour Director who will guide you from bustling Tokyo to majestic Mount Fuji to utterly charming Kyoto. Along the way, you’ll get to know Japanese culture—and your fellow travelers—through cooking classes and other immersive experiences. If you’ve got the time, continue on to Kobe, your bayside base for scenic drives, sake tastings, and excursions to historic Himeji Castle and Hiroshima.
Your tour package includes
- 7 nights in a private room at handpicked hotels
- 7 breakfasts
- 4 dinners with beer or wine
- 1 sake tasting
- 1 food tasting
Included highlights
- Sushi tasting at Tokyo’s Tsukiji fish market
- Japanese cooking class & dinner
- Kappabashi Street kitchenware market in Tokyo
- Tokyo’s dynamic Shibuya and Harajuku areas
- Iyashi no Sato open-air museum and craft workshop
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Reviews
3.2 out of 5 stars
Overall rating 3.2 out of 5
4 out of 5 stars
My goal was to see the cherry trees in bloom and this trip delivered 100%+*, perfect timing🌸🌸🌸❣️. We had a fun group and I loved everything on the itinerary. Some days were a bit more challenging but, at 83, I managed to enjoy it all and happy to be at the front of the group😍.
4 out of 5 stars
I really enjoyed my time in Japan and hope to visit again in the future to see more. I thought the pace was a bit fast and that some of the activities could have been better described in advance. There were definitely more stairs than I anticipated and my knees suffered for it. I also felt that thi...
4 out of 5 stars
This was my second tour with EF. Our tour guide, Mika, was organized, knowledgeable, and attentive to everyone on the tour. She ensured everyone was having a great time and was able to listen to suggestions as we went along. My only critiques of the tour were that there were multiple bus drivers, an...
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Hotels, flights & FAQ
Here's the nitty-gritty—where you’ll stay, how you’ll get there, and what to know about your destination before you go.Hotels
We handpick every hotel to strike the balance of comfort, location, and local charm. Specific accommodations will vary based on your departure date, but these are frequently used hotels for this tour and we're confident you'll be satisfied.Flights
- Round-trip flight for your tour
- Airport transfers at your destination
- A great price locked in today
- 24/7 support from our dedicated service team
- Options for arriving early, staying longer, or requesting an upgrade
- Flexible rebooking options if your tour itinerary changes
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