While walking the streets of Japan you will be amazed by the contrast between ultra-modern buildings next to traditional temples, by the kids walking around in their self-created fashion, and an elderly lady in a traditional kimono. Japan is such a mix of contradictions that it is almost impossible to get your head wrapped around it. Finally, you’ll learn to just enjoy it. These contrasts can be seen in various destinations of Japan.
Tokyo is a highly polished metropolis known for its high fashion and technical gadgets. Hakone is where you will see a slower side as you enjoy a kaiseki dinner at your hot spring ryokan inn. In Hiroshima, you find peace in a city devastated by war.
On Miyajima Island, you will see the world is reborn and filled with beauty. You will then travel to Kyoto that has survived for 1200 years and is the home of Japanese traditional culture arts like tea ceremony and flower arranging. Finally, you will find yourself in Osaka known as the kitchen of Japan, and it’s down to Earth locals.
This tour can be fully customized.
The itinerary below is an example of a Classical custom tour.
Price per person based on double occupancy for two travelers:
Classical: from US$5,900
Superior: from US$7,250
Luxury: price upon request
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You will start in Tokyo which was the seat of the military government during the Edo Period (1603 to 1868). On the second day of your tour your private guide will meet you in the lobby of your hotel and will show you Tokyo based on your interests. You will then head to Yudanaka where you will get a chance to meet Japanese monkeys in their wild habitat. Later refresh yourself and enjoy a traditional meal in a hot spring ryokan. Many of Japan’s artisans are from this area so you will travel to Kanazawa to see Kenrokuen Garden, one of Japan’s best. Rural Japan will be your next visit as you take a day trip to Shirakawa-go filled with thatched-roof farmhouses.
You will then head north to Takayama to see a well-preserved merchant street and morning market. For the next day you can stay in Takayama area and take a cycling tour in rural Takayama or head to Gero Onsen to stay at a hot spring ryokan.
The samurai capital was in Edo but the imperial capital remained in Kyoto, your next destination. Here you will explore the streets where the emperor and other aristocrats played and worshiped. In Kyoto we include a traditional tea ceremony and a private local guide for your second day in Kyoto. From the ancient capital, we invite you to take a day trip to Osaka, most famous for its inhabitants and local cuisine. Nara was the capital of Japan before Kyoto was founded so we also include a day trip. You will then head back to Tokyo to prepare for your flight home.
This tour can be fully customized.
The itinerary below is an example of a Classical custom tour.
Price per person based on double occupancy for two travelers:
Classical: from US$5,540
Superior: from US$8,630
Luxury: price upon request
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This once-in-a-lifetime tour combines the best of Kyushu giving you a chance to explore fully the island and its culture from Fukuoka down south to Amami Oshima. You will first rent a car and head to Kurokawa Onsen to relax in a ryokan (traditional inn) with a hot spring bath and a gourmet dinner. The next day you will face nature on its wildest side around Mt Aso volcano.
Then it will be time to discover the legends of Takachiho Gorge before stopping in Kumamoto and witness the reconstruction of its famous castle. Later you will head to Kagoshima where stands Sakurajima (one of Japan’s most active volcanoes). After breakfast in Kagoshima, you will visit Chiran Samurai District. This town preserved houses and gardens that are about 250 years old. Next, you will head to Ibusuki for a black-sand spa.
After dropping off your rental car you will onboard for a 3 hours ferry ride and disembark on Yakushima Island. The subtropical island of Yakushima famous for its wildlife and cedar forests. The oldest trees are said to be over 7000 years old. Finally, the cherry on the cake: you will fly to Amami Oshima who will show you all its splendor!
This tour can be fully customized.
The itinerary below is an example of a Classical custom tour.
Price per person based on double occupancy for two travelers:
Classical: from US$6,730
Superior: from US$9,450
Luxury: price upon request
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Shikoku is the smallest of the four main islands of Japan and has its own unique culture and customs. A trip to Shikoku offers a more relaxing experience, complete with beautiful natural scenery, impressive sights such as feudal castles, hot spring baths, ancient religious sites, and a southern flair that cannot be experienced anywhere else in Japan.
This tour can be fully customized.
The itinerary below is an example of a Classical custom tour.
Price per person based on double occupancy for two travelers:
Classical: from US$4,330
Superior: from US$6,330
Luxury: price upon request
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Our Bonsai Japan Tour has been designed to let bonsai enthusiasts fully enjoy their passion while discovering Japan. The below itinerary is an example and it can be customized to perfectly fit you. You will visit some of Japan’s most prestigious bonsai nurseries at Omiya bonsai village near Tokyo and its unique Omiya Bonsai Museum. If the dates of your trip are matching we will arrange a visit the Kokufu Bonsai Ten or other bonsai event.
Our Bonsai Japan Tour gives you a fantastic chance to see some of the finest bonsai in the world. It starts in Tokyo with a day trip to Omiya before exploring the town of Tokoname famous for its pottery and particularly bonsai pot production. You will then travel by Shinkansen Bullet train and visit the magnificent temples and gardens of Kyoto such as Kinkaku-ji, Daitoku-ji featured in our video, the unique Hoshun-in bonsai gallery… Wander around World Heritage sites in Nara and then travel to Osaka where you will visit bonsai nurseries like Yoshoen and Fujikawa Kouka-en which is great because you might get a chance to talk to international apprentices while they work on fantastic bonsai.
This is a private tour so feel free to ask any request to your Japan Travel Expert. At Rediscover Tours we will make sure you get the best bonsai experience!
This tour can be fully customized.
The itinerary below is an example of a Classical custom tour.
Price per person based on double occupancy for two travelers:
Classical: from US$5,040
Superior: from US$6,540
Luxury: price upon request
Take this journey as an invitation to discover the beauty of traditional Japan and the less touristy island of Shodoshima. Starting in Osaka and then heading to Miyajima, Hiroshima, Kurashiki,… you will appreciate the Japanese culture and spirituality. To balance sightseeing days with some good rest you will stay at a hot spring ryokan in Iya Valley. You will have 3 days and 2 nights to fully enjoy Shodoshima, the Japanese Olive Island. Finally, you will have 3 days to enjoy Kyoto, the ancient capital at your pace before returning home with great memories.
This tour can be fully customized.
The itinerary below is an example of a Classical custom tour.
Price per person based on double occupancy for two travelers:
Classical: from US$6,720
Superior: from US$9,890
Luxury: price upon request
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Begin your journey in Tokyo before heading north to explore Tohoku’s most beautiful destinations. Your first stop is Nikko, where vibrant shrines and temples, nestled within a stunning national park, offer a captivating blend of Japanese history and natural splendor.
Next, a train ride will transport you to Aizu-Wakamatsu, a historic castle town renowned for its sake and samurai heritage. The Aizu clan’s unwavering loyalty to the shogun, even after his removal during the 1868 Meiji Restoration, cemented their place in history. While in Aizu-Wakamatsu, we recommend visiting Ouchijuku, a picturesque post town; Tsuruga Castle; Aizu Bukeyashiki, a grand reconstructed samurai house; and the Suehiro Sake Brewery. On your final day in Aizu-Wakamatsu, embark on an off-the-beaten-path adventure to Urabandai with a knowledgeable charter taxi driver who can guide you to local culinary gems.
After breakfast, your journey continues to the picturesque Matsushima, renowned for having one of Japan’s most breathtaking views. Next, you will venture to the enigmatic Yamadera Temple, where the day’s highlight awaits: the Godaido Hall, accessible after ascending approximately 1000 steps. Following a restful night, you’ll travel to Ginzan Onsen to unwind in its therapeutic hot spring baths. From Ginzan Onsen, a combination of bus and train will transport you to Kakunodate, a charming and traditional samurai town. Your final destination will be Nyuto Onsen, celebrated as one of Japan’s most exquisite hot spring resorts.
This tour can be fully customized.
The itinerary below is an example of a Classical custom tour.
Price per person based on double occupancy for two travelers:
Classical: from US$5,810
Superior: from US$9,100
Luxury: price upon request
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Tokyo, once known as Edo and the seat of the Shogun’s government during the Edo Period, stands as the vibrant heart of the Kanto Region. Though it exudes a non-stop, super-modern ambiance, Tokyo’s rich traditions subtly persist, nestled between its towering skyscrapers and woven into the lives of its people.
Our 8-day Tokyo and Beyond Tour offers a captivating journey through both the contemporary capital and the historical facets of old Japan and Edo culture. This tour provides a unique opportunity to explore modern Tokyo alongside the playgrounds of the Shogunates. During the tour, you will visit Nikko, known for its ornate temple complex, and Hakone, known for amazing ryokan inns, hot spring baths (onsen), and kaiseki dinners.
Since this is an independent tour you will not have to worry about visiting places you have no interest in or sightseeing at a pace that is not right for you.
This tour can be fully customized.
The itinerary below is an example of a Classical custom tour.
Price per person based on double occupancy for two travelers:
Classical: from US$5,800
Superior: from US$6,580
Luxury: from US$9,750
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Begin your journey in Tokyo, Japan’s vibrant capital, before venturing north to Yudanaka, a renowned hot spring town. Here, during the winter months, you can witness the charming sight of snow monkeys bathing in natural hot springs—a spectacle that has captured global attention. After this unique experience, return to Tokyo, which will serve as your base for exploring the region with day trips to the historic towns of Nikko and Kamakura.
This tour can be fully customized.
The itinerary below is an example of a Classical custom tour.
Price per person based on double occupancy for two travelers:
Classical: from US$4,990
Superior: from US$6,950
Luxury: price upon request
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Our Rural Discovery Independent Tour will introduce you to rural Japan and its people while staying with a Japanese family. Of course, you will see some amazing sights but the point is to sit down and talk with Japanese people, learn how Japanese live, and experience something beyond traditional sightseeing. Our rural home-stay tour will give you stories that you will remember long after your photos have faded.
*Learn to cook traditional Japanese dishes
*Explore the village by bicycle or on foot, visit Izumo Daijingu Shrine and the Anao Temple which usually do not welcome tourists
*Experience a traditional tea ceremony, try Japanese ikebana (flower arrangement), write Japanese calligraphy, and try to play the Koto (traditional Japanese stringed instrument) with our local cultural experts and artisans
*Ride riverboats through the Honzu River Gorge, an ancient trade route to Kyoto
*Tour a local sake brewery, a tofu maker, a pottery studio, a antique shop
*Relax at the Hiyoshi Hot Springs, treat yourself to a Shiatsu massage
*Bonsai workshop
*Visit the world’s best whetstone excavation site
*Journey through rice paddies and farmlands to the historic mountain village of Miyama
This tour can be fully customized.
The itinerary below is an example of a Classical custom tour.
Price per person based on double occupancy for two travelers:
Classical: from US$5,500
Superior: from US$6,800
Luxury: price upon request
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