Get ready for Japan’s rich culture, unique cuisine, and geisha history with our 8 Day Insider Japan Small Group Tour Package. Adventure through Tokyo’s Imperial Palace Gardens and marvel at the bustling Shibuya Crossing. Dive into the art of ramen making with an expert and awaken your senses to the tastes of Tsukiji Market. Hop on a high-speed bullet train to Kyoto, where you’ll settle into a traditional ryokan and step into the enchanting world of Gion. Participate in a matcha tea ceremony, enhancing your experience before checking off Kyoto’s bucket list sites, from the Golden Pavilion to the Fushimi Inari Shrine. Roam the peaceful Nara Park, with its sacred deer, ending your adventure in Osaka, where historic streets and an iconic castle bring your journey to a memorable close.
Looking to immerse yourself in Japan’s vibrant culture, history, and hidden gems? Our 8 Day Insider Japan Small Group Tour Package is calling your name! With expert local guides leading your small group through hands-on experiences, cultural traditions, and must-see landmarks, you’ll experience Japan like never before. Enjoy 7 nights of comfortable accommodations in a Tokyo hotel and Kyoto Ryokan, scenic train rides, and select tastings that bring Japan’s flavors to life. Book your spot today!
8 Day Insider Japan Small Group Tour Package Highlights
- Go on an epic small-group adventure, bringing you up close to Japan’s rich culture
- Visit Tokyo's icons, from the Senso-ji Temple to the Tsukiji Market
- Learn the art of ramen-making with an expert in Tokyo
- Take part in a tea ceremony in the geisha district
- Tour the top cities with expert locals leading the way
- Visit Kyoto’s main attractions, like the Golden Pavilion and the bamboo forest
- Hop on a bullet train to Kyoto, enjoying the scenic ride
- Meet the gentle deer of Nara Park and gaze at the Great Buddha statue
- Spend 4 nights in a fabulous Tokyo hotel and 3 nights in a Kyoto Ryokan
- End your journey in Osaka with its iconic castle and vibrant streets
8 Day Insider Japan Small Group Tour Package Itinerary
- Optional airport transfer
- Overnight in Tokyo
- Enjoy the Imperial Palace Gardens and admire the Nijubashi Bridge from a distance
- Head to the Asakusa neighborhood
- Pass Nakamise-dori street on your way to Senso-ji Temple
- Visit the famous Senso-ji Temple
- Free time for lunch
- Visit the Meiji Jingu Shrine - the most famous Shinto shrine
- Check out the colorful and vibrant Harajuku district
- In the commercial ward of Shibuya, see the famous Shibuya Crossing
- Overnight in Tokyo
- Take a hands-on ramen cooking class
- Learn trade secrets and techniques from seasoned local experts
- Craft your own authentic bowl of ramen
- Savor your handmade creation
- Overnight in Tokyo
- Visit the Tsukiji Hongwan-ji Temple to observe the purification ritual
- Start your food tour by exploring the Tsukiji Outer Market
- Stop at different vendors and sample an array of foods
- Enjoy several tastings of traditional foods, like seafood and savory meat
- End at the Namiyoke Shrine, a guardian site for Tsukiji’s merchants
- Overnight in Tokyo
- Bullet train to Kyoto
- Choose and dress in a traditional kimono
- In a historic machiya tea house, learn tea rituals with a tea master
- Prepare and enjoy your own matcha with wagashi sweets
- Capture moments in a serene Gion garden
- Overnight in a Ryokan in Kyoto
- Visit the stunning Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji Temple)
- Stroll through the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
- Head to Fushimi Inari Shrine and walk through the many red torii gates
- Free time for lunch
- Arrive in Nara
- Visit Todai-ji Temple and the Great Buddha
- Free time in Nara Park: meet the friendly Sika deer
- Overnight in a Ryokan in Kyoto
- Train to Osaka
- See Osaka Castle, a 16th-century marvel
- Free time for lunch (not included) and exploring at your own pace
- Experience the neon energy of Dotonbori along the canal
- Take photos of the famous Glico Man and Hozenji Temple
- Return to Kyoto by train
- Overnight in a Ryokan in Kyoto
- Optional transfers to Kansai Airport (KIX) or Tokyo city center are available
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